Summary
Supply chains are being stressed by shocks that can halt production, raise prices, and slow innovation. Companies often respond with approaches that are slow and expensive, and that can leave systems brittle when disruptions arrive early or cascade across tiers. This EArly-concept Grant for Exploratory Research (EAGER) project develops a practical alternative: maintaining large sets of partially-developed product designs alongside partially-qualified suppliers so organizations can pivot faster when something breaks. The work strengthens domestic manufacturing resilience and in doing so support
