The RAPID Book
RAPID: Supply Chain Framework
Building Organizations that Endure, Adapt and Win. By Dr Obiora E. Madu.
The book introduces a practical approach to building organisational resilience, making better decisions and sustaining performance in uncertain environments. Drawing on decades of experience in African supply chains, trade, logistics and organisational development, it connects operational realities with the broader responsibilities of leadership.
Inside the book
What readers will explore
- Why organisations struggle when disruption exposes weaknesses in their systems.
- How the five RAPID pillars provide a structure for organisational resilience.
- Why information, coordination and decision rights matter under pressure.
- How leaders can move from reactive responses to deliberate preparedness.
- How a practical framework can guide organisational assessment and improvement.
Who should read it
Business leadersSupply chain professionalsOperations executivesProcurement leadersPublic-sector decision-makersManagement consultantsEducatorsEmerging leaders
RAPID is written for leaders who want more than another management concept. It gives a structure for examining organisational readiness and turning leadership intent into practical action.
Discover the framework. Apply the principles. Build an organisation that endures.