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Five Lessons from Automakers on Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions

Absolute resilience is unrealistic, but adaptability and pragmatism can help companies deliver what customers need and outflank the competition.

By Darrell Rigby, Hernan Saenz, and Peter Guarraia

First published on noviembre 16, 2022
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This article originally appeared on HBR.org. As the frequency and magnitude of supply chain disruptions continue to grow, it would be understandable if business leaders’ first instinct is to respond by trying to correct every single flaw or mistake, no matter what it takes, so each disruption never happens again. But it’s becoming increasingly clear that a 100% resilient supply chain is unattainable. Rather, pragmatism and adaptability are proving far more effective. This is the approach that a number of automakers are embracing. Now, as businesses in every industry reorient their supply chains to boost resilience, the strategic ways the automotive sector has responded to recent supply chain shocks hold lessons for all companies. *Read the full article on HBR.org* (subscription may be required).**

This article originally appeared on HBR.org.

As the frequency and magnitude of supply chain disruptions continue to grow, it would be understandable if business leaders’ first instinct is to respond by trying to correct every single flaw or mistake, no matter what it takes, so each disruption never happens again. But it’s becoming increasingly clear that a 100% resilient supply chain is unattainable. Rather, pragmatism and adaptability are proving far more effective.

This is the approach that a number of automakers are embracing. Now, as businesses in every industry reorient their supply chains to boost resilience, the strategic ways the automotive sector has responded to recent supply chain shocks hold lessons for all companies.

Read the full article on HBR.org (subscription may be required).