Supply chains move to the boardroom as volatility becomes the new normal

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For years, supply chains were viewed largely as operational functions focused on sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and fulfilment. Today, however, they have become strategic assets that increasingly influence growth, profitability, resilience, and customer experience.

According to Razat Gaurav, CEO of Kinaxis, this shift is fundamentally changing how business leaders think about supply chains and why they now occupy a prominent place in boardroom discussions.

In an exclusive interaction with Express Computer, Gaurav explains how organisations are moving beyond operational efficiency towards intelligent, data-driven supply chain decision-making, and why volatility is forcing enterprises to rethink traditional planning models.

Supply chain leadership becomes a strategic function

Gaurav believes the growing strategic importance of supply chains stems from their direct impact on business performance.

While sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics remain critical functions, planning and decision-making have emerged as the real differentiators.

“Organisations have become a lot more informed about the strategic importance of...

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