The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly  bring you a new podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know.LinksLearn more about CSCMPJoin the CSCMP communityCSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlySubscribe to CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly Sign up for our FREE newslettersListen to our sister podcast, Top 10 Supply Chain Threats Advertise with CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly

It should come as news to no one that the pandemic broke global supply chains, and they remain in need of repair.  Container ships are backed up waiting to unload. Shortages are causing massive delays. Capacity is limited, companies cannot find labor, nor can they find the drivers to transport the goods they do have. Add to that the threats of severe weather, cyber security concerns, a failing infrastructure, and lingering impacts of a worldwide pandemic. It is certainly an interesting time to be a supply chain professional. But with each of these threats comes opportunities. We’ll explore it all with industry insiders and thought leaders on "The Top 10 Supply Chain Threats”  a new, 11-episode, podcast series from CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly.Episode 11: How to assess your own risk levelIn this conclusion to the CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly’s podcast series on supply chain threats, risk expert and consultant Steve Geary provides guidance on how companies can assess which threats and risks are most pressing to their own operations.Moderator: Susan Lacefield, executive editor, CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlyLinksAbout CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlySubscribe to CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly Sign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlyListen to our sister podcast, Logistics Matters

It should come as news to no one that the pandemic broke global supply chains, and they remain in need of repair.  Container ships are backed up waiting to unload. Shortages are causing massive delays. Capacity is limited, companies cannot find labor, nor can they find the drivers to transport the goods they do have. Add to that the threats of severe weather, cyber security concerns, a failing infrastructure, and lingering impacts of a worldwide pandemic. It is certainly an interesting time to be a supply chain professional. But with each of these threats comes opportunities. We’ll explore it all with industry insiders and thought leaders on "The Top 10 Supply Chain Threats”  a new, 11-episode, podcast series from CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly.Episode 10: Threat: Inflation After operating in a low-inflation environment for many years, will companies be able to adapt to rising inflation levels? What effect will rising inflation and an uncertain economy have on the supply chain? What can supply chain executives do to prepare? Paul Bingham, director of Transportation Consulting at IHS Markit, tackles these questions and more.Moderator: Susan Lacefield, executive editor, CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlyLinksAbout CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlySubscribe to CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly Sign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlyListen to our sister podcast, Logistics Matters

It should come as news to no one that the pandemic broke global supply chains, and they remain in need of repair.  Container ships are backed up waiting to unload. Shortages are causing massive delays. Capacity is limited, companies cannot find labor, nor can they find the drivers to transport the goods they do have. Add to that the threats of severe weather, cyber security concerns, a failing infrastructure, and lingering impacts of a worldwide pandemic. It is certainly an interesting time to be a supply chain professional. But with each of these threats comes opportunities. We’ll explore it all with industry insiders and thought leaders on "The Top 10 Supply Chain Threats”  a new, 11-episode, podcast series from CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly.Episode 9: Threat: Weather extremesWeather is always a risk to the resiliency of a supply chain, and shifts in climate patterns seem to be making it an even more important risk for which supply chain executives need to be prepared. Kathy Fulton, executive director of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), joins Mitch Mac Donald to discuss these risks and how they could impact your supply chain operations.LinksAbout CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlySubscribe to CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly Sign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlyListen to our sister podcast, Logistics MattersSPONSORED BY RYDER

It should come as news to no one that the pandemic broke global supply chains, and they remain in need of repair.  Container ships are backed up waiting to unload. Shortages are causing massive delays. Capacity is limited, companies cannot find labor, nor can they find the drivers to transport the goods they do have. Add to that the threats of severe weather, cyber security concerns, a failing infrastructure, and lingering impacts of a worldwide pandemic. It is certainly an interesting time to be a supply chain professional. But with each of these threats comes opportunities. We’ll explore it all with industry insiders and thought leaders on The Top 10 Supply Chain Threats,  a new, 11-episode podcast series from CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly.Episode 8: Threat: Supply and Component ShortagesIt’s the rare industry that has not been touched by supply and component shortages these past six months. Everything from semiconductors to paper to can bodies has been in tight supply. David Shillingford, chief strategy officer for Everstream Analytics, joins SCQ executive editor Susan Lacefield to talk about how companies are responding.LinksAbout CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlySubscribe to CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly Sign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlyListen to our sister podcast, Logistics MattersSPONSORED BY RYDER

It should come as news to no one that the pandemic broke global supply chains, and they remain in need of repair.  Container ships are backed up waiting to unload. Shortages are causing massive delays. Capacity is limited, companies cannot find labor, nor can they find the drivers to transport the goods they do have. Add to that the threats of severe weather, cyber security concerns, a failing infrastructure, and lingering impacts of a worldwide pandemic. It is certainly an interesting time to be a supply chain professional. But with each of these threats comes opportunities. We’ll explore it all with industry insiders and thought leaders on "The Top 10 Supply Chain Threats”  a new, 11-episode, podcast series from CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly.Episode 7: Threat: Failure to Digitize supply chainsTo digitize or not to digitize, that is the question. Dale Rogers, ON Semiconductor professor of business and director of the Frontier Economies Logistics Lab at Arizona State University, joins SCQ Managing Editor Diane Rand. He shares his thoughts on how companies can balance the risk of implementing new technologies and it going horribly wrong with the risk of not adding digital technologies and falling behind competitors. LinksAbout CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlySubscribe to CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly Sign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlyListen to our sister podcast, Logistics Matters

It should come as news to no one that the pandemic broke global supply chains, and they remain in need of repair.  Container ships are backed up waiting to unload. Shortages are causing massive delays. Capacity is limited, companies cannot find labor, nor can they find the drivers to transport the goods they do have. Add to that the threats of severe weather, cyber security concerns, a failing infrastructure, and lingering impacts of a worldwide pandemic. It is certainly an interesting time to be a supply chain professional. But with each of these threats comes opportunities. We’ll explore it all with industry insiders and thought leaders on "The Top 10 Supply Chain Threats”  a new, 11-episode, podcast series from CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly.Episode 6: Threat: Holiday Peak Season StressThis year’s holiday peak shipping season looks to be even more stressful than ever before as tight capacity, congestion, and factory shutdowns due to COVID outbreaks threaten to slow down the gift-giving supply chain. What can shippers do to prepare? Sean Maharaj of the global consulting firm Aarete joins Executive Editor Susan Lacefield to provide some recommendations. LinksAbout CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlySubscribe to CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly Sign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlyListen to our sister podcast, Logistics Matters

It should come as news to no one that the pandemic broke global supply chains, and they remain in need of repair.  Container ships are backed up waiting to unload. Shortages are causing massive delays. Capacity is limited, companies cannot find labor, nor can they find the drivers to transport the goods they do have. Add to that the threats of severe weather, cyber security concerns, a failing infrastructure, and lingering impacts of a worldwide pandemic. It is certainly an interesting time to be a supply chain professional. But with each of these threats comes opportunities. We’ll explore it all with industry insiders and thought leaders on "The Top 10 Supply Chain Threats”  a new, 11-episode, podcast series from CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly.Episode 2: Threat: Spiraling CostsSupply chain and logistics costs are skyrocketing as demand for transportation and warehousing capacity outstrips supply. Is there any relief in sight? Zachary Rogers, professor at Colorado State University, joins Executive Editor Susan Lacefield to draw on data and insights from the Logistics Manager’s Index to give us a glimpse of what the future may hold. LinksAbout CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlySubscribe to CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly Sign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlyListen to our sister podcast, Logistics Matters

It should come as news to no one that the Covid-19 pandemic broke global supply chains, and they remain in need of repair.  Container ships are backed up waiting to unload. Shortages are causing massive delays. Capacity is limited, companies cannot find labor, nor can they find the drivers to transport the goods they do have. Add to that the threats of severe weather, cyber security concerns, a failing infrastructure, and lingering impacts of a worldwide pandemic. It is certainly an interesting time to be a supply chain professional. But with each of these threats comes opportunities. We’ll explore it all with industry insiders and thought leaders on "The Top 10 Supply Chain Threats”  a new, 11-episode, podcast series from CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly.Episode 4: Threat: Failing to automateCompanies learned rather early during the pandemic that those with automated processes fared much better than those that relied on manual operations. It is no longer an option of whether to automate distribution processes, but which processes are best to undergo automation. As labor remains tight and there is an increasing need for speed and accuracy, automation is the only reasonable answer. Our guest on this episode is Kevin Reader, vice president of marketing for Knapp. He has been involved firsthand with some of the largest automation projects to date, as well as many other smaller applications where automation has solved distribution problems. We discuss how failing to automate could mean a company is no longer relevant or competitive. LinksAbout CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlySubscribe to CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly Sign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlyListen to our sister podcast, Logistics Matters

It should come as news to no one that the pandemic broke global supply chains, and they remain in need of repair.  Container ships are backed up waiting to unload. Shortages are causing massive delays. Capacity is limited, companies cannot find labor, nor can they find the drivers to transport the goods they do have. Add to that the threats of severe weather, cyber security concerns, a failing infrastructure, and lingering impacts of a worldwide pandemic. It is certainly an interesting time to be a supply chain professional. But with each of these threats comes opportunities. We’ll explore it all with industry insiders and thought leaders on "The Top 10 Supply Chain Threats”  a new, 11-episode, podcast series from CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly.Episode 3: Threat: Freight capacity crunchThe supply chain is no stranger to freight capacity issues, but the pandemic has exacerbated an already difficult challenge. What can shippers do to ease the risks associated with the capacity crunch as we head into 2022? Marc Palazzolo of consulting firm Kearney discusses steps companies can take to alleviate the strain.  LinksAbout CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlySubscribe to CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly Sign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlyListen to our sister podcast, Logistics Matters

It should come as news to no one that the pandemic broke global supply chains, and they remain in need of repair.  Container ships are backed up waiting to unload. Shortages are causing massive delays. Capacity is limited, companies cannot find labor, nor can they find the drivers to transport the goods they do have. Add to that the threats of severe weather, cyber security concerns, a failing infrastructure, and lingering impacts of a worldwide pandemic. It is certainly an interesting time to be a supply chain professional. But with each of these threats comes opportunities. We’ll explore it all with industry insiders and thought leaders on "The Top 10 Supply Chain Threats”  a new, 11-episode, podcast series from CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly. Episode 2: Threat: Labor ShortagesLabor was tight for supply chain and logistics jobs even before the pandemic; now it’s become even more constrained. What can you do to attract and retain good employees? Professor Rafay Ishfaq talks about best practices that have been uncovered by Auburn University’s Center for Supply Chain Innovation. LinksAbout CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlySubscribe to CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly Sign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlyListen to our sister podcast, Logistics Matters

It should come as news to no one that the pandemic broke global supply chains, and they remain in need of repair.  Container ships are backed up waiting to unload. Shortages are causing massive delays. Capacity is limited, companies cannot find labor, nor can they find the drivers to transport the goods they do have. Add to that the threats of severe weather, cyber security concerns, a failing infrastructure, and lingering impacts of a worldwide pandemic. It is certainly an interesting time to be a supply chain professional. But with each of these threats comes opportunities. We’ll explore it all with industry insiders and thought leaders on "The Top 10 Supply Chain Threats”  a new, 11-episode, podcast series from CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly.  In this first episode, Mark Baxa, interim CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), joins us to offer insight into the current state of affairs, and the stress points to which executives will have to adapt. LinksAbout CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlySubscribe to CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly Sign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlyListen to our sister podcast, Logistics Matters

Our supply chains are broken. We face many obstacles that will be with us for the coming months, and possibly years. In October, CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly will launch Top 10 Supply Chain Threats, a new 11-episode podcast that looks at the top 10 threats currently facing supply chains. LinksAbout CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlySubscribe to CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly Sign up for our FREE newslettersAdvertise with CSCMP's Supply Chain QuarterlyListen to our sister podcast, Logistics Matters