Future Proofing Supply Chains Integrating Resilience Agility and Sustainability
Abstract: Futuristic supply chain officers now have a unique opportunity to future - proof their supply chains by recognizing and integrating three new priorities: resilience, agility, and sustainability. Traditionally focused on cost, capital, quality, and service, supply chains must now also address the challenges of disruption, meet rapidly evolving customer needs, and support a clean, socially just economy. Historical examples, such as Toyotas rapid recovery post - disaster and Nikes technological advancements during the COVID - 19 pandemic, illustrate the importance of these new priorities. Agile supply chains leverage digital technologies, smart automation, and skilled, flexible teams to enhance responsiveness and adaptability. Successful integration of these priorities requires a foundational redesign of supply chain strategies, with a shift in mindset towards comprehensive risk management, agility, and sustainability metrics alongside traditional performance indicators.
Keywords: resilience, agility, sustainability, supply chain, digital technologies
How to Cite?: Shruti Maheshwari, "Future Proofing Supply Chains Integrating Resilience Agility and Sustainability", Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 308-309, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24729122201, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24729122201