Hybrid work: the business model being embraced by most supply chain firms
👩💻 Hybrid work is the future of the supply chain, and many companies are embracing the business model.
Blending in-person and remote work has been ushered to the forefront because of the pandemic, but this method of business was already on the horizon. To remain competitive in the industry, Gartner argues that companies evolving from a location-centric to a human-centric model will thrive in this new world.
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