On the heels of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to express my sincere thanks for supply chain professionals around the world. Here at ASCM, we know that your dedication ensures the swift production and delivery of everything from food and medicine to wine and toys. We are proud to support your hard work and your ongoing contributions to our global supply chain.
Now, this year hasn’t been an easy one. As a community, we’ve experienced severe weather disruptions, geopolitical tensions and economic volatility, with rising tensions between major powers and a growing number of regional conflicts. Meanwhile, increasing globalization creates vulnerabilities in our systems, including cybersecurity risks and labor disputes.
Fortunately, with these challenges has come important new knowledge: We’ve learned how to be more resilient by focusing on agility and balance. Our commitment to environmental sustainability continues to inspire. And whether it’s a giant 3D printer that’s reinventing manufacturing, AI to better understand customer demand or robots assisting with manual labor in a warehouse, today’s supply chains are turning to tech to solve the problems of the past — and the future.
Simple strategies for resilience
As 2024 winds to a close and we look to the future of supply chain management, ASCM is excited to offer you a tool to help you prepare and navigate the challenges ahead. As a small token of our appreciation, our editorial staff has created 10 First Steps to Supply Chain Resilience, a toolkit of simple, actionable first steps that any supply chain professional can take to make their networks more robust and adaptable. Drawing on key insights from ASCM research and Insights blog content, the toolkit describes 10 essential supply chain priorities — and, importantly, how to get started. From digital transformation to risk management and sustainability, this comprehensive guide will equip you with essential, resilience-building knowledge and tools.
ASCM would not be what it is today without you. I hope you find this toolkit a valuable resource and a small token of our appreciation for all that you do.
