Virtual Vertical Integration: The New Supply Chain Ecosystem Playbook

In this episode of the Masters of Supply Chain News Digest, John Church and David Warrick unpack the latest tariff turbulence and reflect on a recent roundtable exploring connected ecosystems.They discuss why visibility alone isn’t enough, how AI can unlock ecosystem value, and why success lies in solving one use case at a time. From virtual vertical integration to agile implementation, they explore the mindset shift needed to move from talk to traction—and why the age of the massive, never-ending supply chain project is over.Subscribe to our weekly Masters of Supply Chain News Digest, featuring active and former supply chain executives who break down a recent news event and its impact on global supply chains. Let their takeaways help you form a better opinion for your own supply chain strategy. Request to join our next invitation-only Masters of Supply Chain Roundtable, where supply chain Directors, VPs, and CSCOs share experiences and insights with each other on the latest supply chain techniques and technologies. ➡️ For our upcoming Roundtable schedule, check out www.mastersofsupplychain.com➡️ Connect with us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/masters-of-supply-chain➡️ For members-only content: www.circle.mastersofsupplychain.comThanks for listening. Please like and share this episode with your supply chain colleagues. Leave us a comment below and suggest topics for discussion for our next episode.