Major geopolitical and natural disruptions show how complex supply chains can be. We have seen the total collapse of supply chains for certain goods. This collapse increased shipping rates by up to eightfold and lengthened transit times, still 25 percent above pre-COVID levels. Thus, business leaders must face the challenge of adopting economically competitive supply chains. Only then can they ensure that supply chains are resilient enough to withstand disruptions through times of upheaval. When designing resilient supply chains, on-demand manufacturing provides significant benefits compared to classical supply chains. On-demand manufacturing allows for reduced fragmentation within the supply chain – particularly when a range of manufacturing methods are needed.

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