past – or at least, lower on the priority list for most organisations.

Once upon a time, supply chain focus was on globalisation and cost optimisation. Though this was initially the thing to strive for, a focus on these concerns unearthed vulnerabilities as soon as disruption became a given.“ One of the biggest lessons I’ ve learned,” Joe explains,“ is that supply chain strategy cannot just be about cost. It also has to account for flexibility, diversification and risk management.”

The ways in which global organisations respond to these disruptions have differed significantly; what works for one company may put another at significant risk.

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