Three approaches to innovative problem-solving in supply chain management.

Supply chains are increasingly vulnerable to various disruptions, necessitating innovative problem-solving skills from professionals. During the COVID-19 pandemic, creative solutions emerged, such as liquor companies producing hand sanitizer and researchers designing emergency ventilators. To tackle ongoing challenges, organizations can adopt three frameworks: thinking like a Marine to navigate chaos, applying design thinking to empathize with customers and collaborate on solutions, and utilizing TRIZ to frame problems as contradictions and generate innovative responses. Embracing these methods fosters resilience and adaptation in the face of complexity.