operational-continuity
2 articles
- Geopolitical Disruption Sets the Cost of Resilience
Inventory buffers should reflect the ratio of carrying costs to expected shortage costs. Higher yields modestly increase resilience costs, while geopolitical disruption can multiply shortage risks. Inventory, standby capacity, and financing must be optimized together.
- Enterprise Procurement: Why Lowest Risk Is Replacing Lowest Price
Enterprise software procurement is shifting from cost optimization to risk-adjusted continuity. Pricing volatility, geopolitical fragmentation, and infrastructure scarcity are forcing buyers to weight sovereignty, compliance, and operational resilience alongside price.