Agility

Being able to move and understand quickly is agility.

Historically agility in a supply chain has been a difficult objective to achieve. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the inability of many supply chains to react quickly was painfully exposed. That is changing.

We are seeing rapid implementation of technologies which allow companies to evaluate and execute faster than ever before. Artificial intelligence, robotics in material handling, microfulfillment, flexible lease terms, on-demand warehouses, and other disruptive innovations are all focused on creating more agility.

As these innovations improve and increase, what are the 2nd and 3rd order effects? What do these innovations require in order to spread? These are the questions I am asking myself about a more agile world.