The pivotal issues that test supply chain acumen and impact the performance of entire industries rarely play out within the span of a calendar year. But as in most endeavors, reflecting on the year coming to a close and predicting what lies ahead is a valuable exercise. Now is a great time to take stock of what we learned in 2024 and set a course for success in the year to come.
Of course, looking back is always easier than predicting what lies ahead. As Yogi Berra once put it: “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” In that spirit, we look at 2024 and 2025 through a supply chain lens.