Mastering Supply Chain Resilience: Practical Strategies for a More Holistic Approach

APQC research finds that nearly nine in 10 organizations have taken steps to strengthen resilience, from diversifying suppliers to improving visibility and scenario planning. Yet few have reached the level of coordination and data discipline that creates lasting advantage. Benchmarking against peers and across industries highlights where resilience efforts fall short and what leading organizations do differently. 

This white paper examines how resilience takes shape across and among four functional areas of supply chain—sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and planning—and how supply chains can evolve from reactive recovery to more deliberate design. The main principle is simple: slowing down to plan and test helps supply chains move faster when crisis strikes.