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    Agility Is More Than a Supply Chain Design Strategy

    By Gartner Inc.

    Agility Is More Than a Supply Chain Design Strategy Increased market volatility and demand variability have made the need for supply chain agility undeniable. Natural catastrophes and man-made events have only increased the urgency for agility as part of supply chain resiliency strategies that help mitigate and recover from the effects of disruptions. But what is agility, and how is it different from responsiveness?
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To better understand agility and other aspects of designing the supply chain response to demand, Gartner conducted a survey of 297 industrial companies in the discrete, high-tech and process sectors. This research provides insights and initial findings from the study.