Scenario planning allows businesses to simulate different market conditions and test supply chain responses. What happens if a key supplier shuts down? Or demand spikes unexpectedly? Supply chain optimization includes building “what-if” models to ensure readiness. This planning increases agility—your ability to pivot, adapt, and respond with speed. It also helps justify decisions with data rather than guesswork. In volatile times, agility powered by optimization is what separates thriving businesses from those left behind. Be prepared, not panicked.