Complex supply chains and streamlined operations are great for squeezing that last 0.5% of profit-margin. And asset-light operations free up capital for more gainful investments. But neither of these strategies are particularly resilient, and unpredictable markets can cause them to fail badly. What are some ways to trade streamlining for robustness, and perhaps do better in the long term?

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