08-11-2026
Supply chain resilience has become a daily concern for operations teams. One statistic from Climate Central illustrates why: From 2016 through 2025, only 16 days on average separated billion-dollar U.S. weather and climate disasters, compared with 82 days during the 1980s.
The growing frequency of disruptions — including natural disasters, tariffs, regional conflicts and trade-route blockages — is compelling manufacturers to redesign their supply networks. Many are moving production closer to their end markets and developing regional supply chains to reduce their exposure to distant suppliers and critical transportation chokepoints.
This structural shift makes measurement essential. Coherent Market Insights shows that the global supply chain resilience market is projected to grow from $37.76 billion in 2026 to $75.95 billion by 2033, reflecting the substantial investments companies are making in tools that quantify supply chain risk and performance.
At the same time, organizations are consolidating fragmented data and adopting visibility platforms that help them identify disruptions early and evaluate alternative responses before problems occur. Purdue’s Supply Chain Resiliency Index, developed by Dauch Center Faculty Fellows and Daniels School students under the leadership of Stephan Biller, gives decision-makers a data-driven method for comparing multi-tier supply chain configurations, evaluating nearshoring opportunities and understanding how structural changes affect both operational continuity and cost.
For a deeper look at how the Supply Chain Resiliency Index supports proactive decision-making, read the post on the index’s introduction.
Revisit: Supply Chain Resiliency Index Helps Companies Make Proactive Decisions
