In today’s unpredictable world, what matters more...the strength to survive disruption or the speed to adapt?
In Episode 4 of Supply Chain of Thought, host Laura Dow and CPG founder Michael De Clercq break down the crucial difference between resilience (the defensive ability to recover) and agility (the offensive ability to pivot fast).
Drawing from decades of sourcing experience across China and Southeast Asia, they share real-world examples that prove why agility is emerging as the 21st-century sourcing superpower. Today's episode covers:
-Why agility is often cheaper and faster than resilience
-The strategies and tools behind each approach
-Why China outpaces other regions in agility
-How to build agility without losing resilience
-Practical “what-if” drills to future-proof your supply chain
Whether you’re a CPG brand, sourcing leader, or supply chain strategist, this episode will sharpen how you think about risk, speed, and long-term advantage.

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