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Inherent Simplicity points to capability improvement areas.
We saw in the previous post how Inherent Simplicity is different from simplification of supply chain. While simplification can be done with current supply chain capabilities, eliminating the root cause often requires either new capabilities or higher levels of the current ones.
When we question and change our deeply held beliefs and assumptions, we also need to make changes in various underlying systems and supply chain processes. These changes require different sets of capabilities, which need to be developed. Some of these, for example, are demand sensing capabilities, flexibility and responsiveness in backend processes.
That’s why looking for inherent simplicity and working on the leverage points leads to sustained improvements, which are difficult for competitors to copy.