We talk a lot today about the growing complexity of supply chains in the global economy.
With an almost uncountable number of parties (or links if you will) in many undefined and ill-managed supply chain relationships, the chance of significant or fatal weakness seems immeasurable. The complexity presented by the number, nature, and structure of these relationships is exacerbated by uncertainty about risks that each may present; which may cause disruption in the supply chain, economic loss, or reputational damage. And yet, complexity is necessary to compete.
