Hi-tech: the future of consumer electronics supply chains

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RAPID. Responsive, Adaptive, Proactive, Intelligent – the things supply chains must be if they are to keep up with the rapidly evolving consumer technology sector. But what about the “D” in the acronym? That stands for Delayed Differentiation, and with increasing variation and complexity in the accessories consumers are offered, supply chain managers need to deploy this tactic effectively. Doing so can prevent the proliferation of SKUs in the upstream supply chain. Now, as this opinion piece from LeanCor suggests, rethink your five-year plan so yours can set the shape of future supply chains.