MITIGATING DISRUPTION BECOMES TOP PRIORITY
TOP 10 – PREDICTIONS FOR 2025
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MITIGATING DISRUPTION BECOMES TOP PRIORITY
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In 2025 , navigating supply chain disruptions – including economic conditions , labour and regulatory issues , and geopolitical tensions – will continue to take centre stage for leaders ,” asserts Nari Viswanathan , Senior Director of Supply Chain Strategy at Coupa .
Last year seemingly had everything when it came to supply chain disruption , from conflict in the Red Sea to hurricanes in the US , prompting leaders to leverage technology to mitigate future disruption .
“ More emphasis will be placed on strategic planning to ensure they ’ re staying on track ,” Nari continues . “ While the economy is strong , businesses must be strategic when navigating nearand medium-term challenges .
“ Leaders will need to think ‘ bigger picture ,’ planning three to five years out and focusing on moving with disruption rather than against it . AI will be a crucial driver of innovations in the supply chain by running risk scenarios faster , more accurately and more often .”
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34 January 2025