As a result of the pandemic, the vulnerabilities and weaknesses in many businesses’ supply chains were brought to light. But even before 2020, businesses had been dealing with unpredictable trade policies, increasingly complex consumer preferences, shorter-than-ever product lifecycles and rollout times, and various other supply chain issues. To compete – and thrive – in this challenging landscape, many business leaders are taking a closer look at their current supply chain operations, with the urgent goal of making them more resilient, efficient, and cost-effective.