Beyond Efficiency: Air Cargo Shifts Focus to Supply Chain Resilience
The global air cargo industry is undergoing a fundamental strategic shift away from a singular focus on efficiency. Spurred by disruptions like the pandemic and geopolitical instability, supply chains are being redesigned for resilience. This new 'just-in-case' model prioritizes redundancy, diversification of partners, and robust contingency planning over lean 'just-in-time' operations. Industry leaders are now investing heavily in technology and collaborative platforms to build flexible networks. This ensures that cargo can continue to move reliably even when faced with unforeseen global shocks.
Official Source: https://aircargoweek.com/resilient-by-design-why-air-cargo-supply-chains-cant-rely-on-efficiency-alone/
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