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Supply Chain Resilience

The capability of a supply network to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptions while maintaining operations.

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Supply Chain Resilience encompasses strategies and capabilities that enable continuity despite disruptions from natural disasters, geopolitical events, supplier failures, or demand volatility. Resilient supply chains feature diversified suppliers, buffer inventory, flexible logistics, and rapid response protocols. Organizations invest in resilience through scenario planning, dual sourcing, regional manufacturing, and real-time visibility systems. During the COVID-19 pandemic, electronics manufacturers with resilient supply chains quickly shifted semiconductor sourcing from affected Asian facilities to alternative suppliers, while competitors faced months-long production shutdowns.
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