Supply chain is a complicated beast, and we can’t afford to skimp on the details (e.g. timeliness, quality, logistics, etc.) in our business operations. Despite the fact that the term is often used interchangeably with “dispatch”, it has a very different meaning and tends to be more about planning for delivery than about getting goods from one point to another on a defined schedule.

No matter how effective you think your supply chain is, there are areas that you will want to closely monitor to ensure they are as highly effective as possible to enable things to run smoothly. While doing so, note that a timely response to important events within the supply chain can make a substantial difference between lagging and leading the pack. But how can you ensure that you know every important detail of what is going on in the supply chain and take advantage of this knowledge to remain on top? This is where supply chain monitoring becomes crucial every step of the way.

Supply chain issues have impacted global trade, investments and stock markets to an extent never seen before in 2021. Although the damage has been felt in almost every industry, it has affected the healthcare industry the least. On the other hand, tech consumers and industrial stock have suffered the most. Here is a list of the most affected sectors and how things are looking now and in the future.