I believe that the increased interest in supply chain design as a strategic precursor to supply chain management will only increase in the decade to come as industry clockspeeds continue to accelerate, and the half-lives of many capabilities in our existing supply chains need replacement and/or upgrading. Furthermore, I believe that analyzing the dynamics of supply chains in the fast-clockspeed fruit fly industries can provide insights to companies in all industries for assessing strategic options in a rapidly evolving industrial world.