As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the top supply chain design posts our team has shared throughout the year. From optimizing supply chain networks for taxes and duties to preparing for global disruption, these are the blogs that have resonated most with our readers. 

Grab a hot cocoa and revisit or discover new insights to power your supply chain design for 2025. Hop in!

1. Taxes and Duties: The Hidden Impact on Supply Chain Design

Navigating the complex world of taxes and duties can have a significant impact on your bottom line. This blog explores how leveraging advanced supply chain design tools can uncover opportunities to reduce costs, ensure compliance, and optimize operations—all while maximizing profitability.

2. Should You Move Your Supply Chain Out of China? How to Evaluate a Nearshoring Strategy

As companies reassess their global supply chains for the year ahead, many are exploring nearshoring as an alternative to China-based production. This blog outlines a step-by-step approach to evaluating nearshoring strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals, and addressing challenges like cost trade-offs and lead times.

3. Supply Chain Simulation Explained

Supply chain simulation helps businesses navigate uncertainty and make data-driven decisions. This blog breaks down the basics of simulation modeling, its benefits for risk management, and how to use it to optimize your supply chain’s performance.

4. Revealed: 6 Must-Know Tips for Evaluating Supply Chain Design Solutions

With so many tools on the market, how do you choose the right supply chain design solution? This blog provides a comprehensive guide with six critical tips to ensure you’re investing in technology that aligns with your company’s needs and delivers measurable results.

5. How to Prepare Your Supply Chain for 2024 Election Results

Elections can create waves of regulatory and economic uncertainty. This timely blog outlines how supply chain leaders can proactively mitigate risks, model scenarios, and adjust strategies to remain agile during political shifts.

6. How to Define Inventory Policies and Rules in 2024

Effective inventory management is the backbone of a resilient supply chain. In this blog, we share practical steps for defining inventory policies, balancing costs, and meeting service level goals with confidence.

7. How Supply Chain Design Addresses the Global Impacts of Port Congestion 

Port congestion has disrupted supply chains worldwide, but innovative design strategies can help mitigate these impacts. This blog explores how supply chain modeling and scenario planning can build resilience and minimize delays.

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