In the quest for lean operations, companies may be starving their supply chains—creating systems that crumble under pressure. The obsession with cutting inventory to free up cash is leading to brittle operations, not the agility businesses expect. Discover how metabolic design offers a pathway to resilience and adaptability.

As the global shipbuilding industry experiences a surge, HD Hyundai Co., the world’s second-largest shipbuilder, is negotiating to buy back Hyundai Hyms Co. The endeavor aims to enhance productivity and secure supply chains but faces challenges due to the steep increase in Hyundai Hyms’ market valuation since its sale in 2019.