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Why supply chain planning matters more after the pandemic

Planning and analytics12 February 2021

This episode is a conversation about supply chain planning and the growing importance of the discipline. It considers how the pandemic forced organisations to rethink the way they plan, and what has changed in everyday practice as a result.

The discussion also reviews some of the technologies now influencing planning work and asks where the field is heading in a world beyond the pandemic. The tone is upbeat, and the exchange reflects how much attention planning has attracted as businesses look for greater control over uncertain supply and demand, and the conversation gives a general picture of how the discipline may develop from here.

Key points

  • Pandemic disruption changed how organisations approach supply chain planning
  • New technologies are starting to influence planning methods
  • Planning is expected to keep gaining importance in the post-pandemic period

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