Quantitative Operations

The World’s Most Important Bottleneck Every supply chain has a bottleneck. Usually, it is a factory, a port, or a delayed shipment. In the global economy, one of the most critical bottlenecks is something much smaller. It is a narrow stretch of water. The Strait of Hormuz is only about 35 to 60 miles wide. It connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Despite its size, it carries about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas exports . Every da

Trump’s 2025 tariffs are reshaping global supply chains, forcing businesses to rethink sourcing strategies amid rising costs and compliance pressures. As nearshoring and reshoring emerge as critical responses, companies that act swiftly to restructure their supply chains will gain a competitive edge in this new trade environment.

Most companies estimate a loss of over 10% of revenue from supply chain disruptions in the past year alone. This loss is costing companies billions of dollars in revenue, damage to their brand image, and millions of potential customers. While many overlook its impact on the market, the supply chain is also an important aspect to company success, and is manageable, predictable, and optimizable. Many companies will suffer losses if they ignore supply chain optimization complete