Supply chains and commerce have been intertwined for thousands of years, and disruptions in the flow of goods have always been a concern.

E-commerce adds a new — and fast-moving — layer to that mix that highlights how fragile our supply chains can be. Natural disasters, political instability, pandemics, materials shortages and more can cause disruptions that affect the bottom line for companies and government tax revenue for years.

When supply chains fail, manufacturers are under more pressure thanks to the faster pace of e-Commerce. Recovering from those disruptions poses an interesting question for the market: Rebuild the disrupted supply chain networks, or re-architect for resilience?