David Paulson, Global Vice President, Avnet Velocity®
Welcome to What's Next and our topic: resilience by design
Welcome to What’s Next, Avnet’s eMagazine that explores the hows and whys of thoughtful design.
In this edition, we’re focusing our cover article on topics important for supply chain professionals and the engineers who work with them.
Ready to revolutionize the supply chain game? In today's hyperconnected world, a single disruption can send shockwaves through global commerce. The old rules of supply chain management? They're obsolete. The new playbook is all about resilience by design.
The modern supply chain is constantly evolving. It must respond to everything from geopolitical upheavals to natural disasters. A new wave of supply chain professionals is transforming the industry. Armed with artificial intelligence, data-driven insights, and a strategic mindset, they're building supply networks that thrive even during disruptions.
Our expert explores some strategies you might find unusual. The instinct to react quickly in a crisis is human. But in the supply chain world, speed without strategy can be futile. Instead, we advocate a counterintuitive approach: strategic patience.
Sometimes, the smartest move is to slow down. Read on to amplify your understanding of supply chain resilience.