Flow is the most important concept in Supply Chain.

If we want to develop an intuitive understanding of the entire supply chain and the problems on hand, we should imbibe the concept of flow in our thinking.

A look around at Mother Nature reveals that most issues relate to either excess or blockage of flow. It is visible all around us, as well as inside our body.

Some of the common experiences of flow issues are floods and droughts, all types of pollution, heart attacks, breathlessness, anxiety. Nature has its own ways of preventing and mitigating these flow issues, offering immense learnings for all supply chain professionals.

When you encounter a difficult supply chain problem, think of it in terms of flow, and look around to see how nature has solved similar issues.