Move Toward Antifragile and Resilient Supply Chain

Abstract

In today’s dynamic and turbulent business environment, global supply chains are increasingly exposed to diverse disruptions ranging from pandemics and geopolitical conflicts to cyber threats and climate-related events. Traditional approaches that focus solely on efficiency and cost minimization are proving inadequate. This paper adopts a managerial perspective to explore the evolution toward resilient and antifragile supply chains. Antifragility, a concept introduced by Nassim Taleb, refers to systems that gain from disorder. Unlike resilience, which enables a supply chain to recover, antifragility enables it to improve and evolve through adversity. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the literature, highlights real-world managerial implications, and proposes a framework for assessing and integrating antifragility into supply chain strategy. A case-based simulation study is conducted to illustrate the potential benefits. Key recommendations for supply chain managers are offered to future-proof operations in the face of ongoing uncertainty.