Executive summary: For most industries, manufacturing has been singularly focused on maximizing efficiency. Efficiency ensures a plant makes the product at the lowest cost. To support this goal, a traditional supply-chain strategy protects the plant from external shocks and variability. However, in the post-pandemic environment, it became untenable to protect plants from the onslaught of supply disruptions and changing demand patterns. Instead, manufacturers are prioritizing responsiveness. To address the two conflicting goals of efficiency and responsiveness, this white paper describes the emerging mindset – and the requisite capabilities – necessary for agility and resilience. Enabling agility through digital manufacturing in the post-pandemic era WHITE PAPER Authored by: Sree Ham

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