DESIGNING FOR DISRUPTION: HOW INTELLIGENT, SELFADAPTING SUPPLY CHAINS ARE EMERGING

Abstract

By 2025, global supply chains increasingly confronted persistent disruption arising from geopolitical fragmentation, climate-related events, demand volatility, and technological change. Traditional linear and efficiency-driven supply chain models proved insufficient under conditions of continuous uncertainty. In response, organizations began adopting intelligent, self-adapting supply chain architectures capable of learning from data, anticipating risk, and dynamically reconfiguring operations. This study examines how intelligent supply chains are emerging in 2025 through the integration of artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and autonomous decision-making systems. The research evaluates the strategic rationale, structural features, and operational outcomes of self-adapting supply chains. By focusing on design principles and organizational implementation, the study contributes to understanding how firms can build resilience and responsiveness in an era of ongoing disruption