Piyush Shah

Supply chain fragility demands radical simplification, not just visibility

Shah argues that increased supply chain transparency creates a false sense of security—visibility alone cannot prevent systemic failures without structural simplification and strategic reduction of operational complexity. He contends that businesses must fundamentally redesign their networks through SKU rationalization and infrastructure investment, not merely adopt better monitoring technologies.

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single infrastructure failure exposed America's fragile supply networks

“Increased transparency in supply chains is forcing businesses and regulators to respond faster and more strategically.”

The Shifting Dynamics of Supply Chain Management

Shah's framework: supply chain intervention levers across sectors

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distinct supply chain sectors analyzed with specific vulnerability patterns

Reducing SKUs could be the key to solving supply chain chaos and rebuilding customer loyalty.

Retailers Should Reduce Their SKUs for a Healthier Supply Chain

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