Thinking about them is a help, BUT it isn't enough. You need detailed analysis of your own particular circumstances to take advantage of the situation. There are practical and pragmatic ways of getting a better grip on the issues and the dynamics of various interactions over time. These issues are messy and complex and entail considerable uncertainty. Advanced quantitative methods, modelling, problem structuring, simulation and other analytical techniques allow an examination of assumptions and facilitate an in-depth understanding.
Practical action can follow from clear analysis.
Given the nature of the issues addressed in this Issue ExplORer, computer simulation models and new approaches to exploring different cost structures through computer models are appropriate methods of analysis. These techniques allow the issues to be understood for your own organisation, industry and markets. Specifically, a System Dynamics computer simulation model can be built, and 'what if' cost optimisation models used. The UK has more OR practitioners than any other EU country and so there is an opportunity for the UK to gain a competitive edge. If you want to pursue work in these areas then OR practitioners can do the work.