CAPS News-28 May 2025
New Research! How Global Supply Networks Are Evolving for Enhanced Resilience
Global supply networks have been undergoing major structural changes since coming out of the COVID pandemic. Our latest report Complex Adaptive Supply Networks and Resilience dives into the regionalization of global supply networks, explaining why this major shift is happening and how it's building resilience. Researchers from ASU, Cambridge and UCLA reveal how companies are adapting to policy changes, political tensions, and more to create a more robust global network.
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Last Chance to Register!
Join us for an insightful Q&A webinar May 29th at 12:00 PM ET featuring the ASU Hal Fearon Fellows and SCM faculty. This session will delve into your questions around geopolitical risks and tariffs. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts and join the conversation surrounding these important issues!
Webinar Recording: Informed Decision Making
Last week’s webinar provided valuable insights on how experimentation enhances the decision-making process. Participants learned how top companies embraced the philosophy that 'everything is a test', empowering them to make well-informed decisions and foster innovation. The recording is available now.
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Catch Up on Recently Added Content:
Quick Poll Report – Anticipating Shifts in Suppliers’ Business Strategies
Cost Savings Management Maturity Model
Enhance Supplier Collaboration and Partnerships
Key Indicators for Anticipating Supplier Strategy Shifts
In the dynamic world of supply chain management, it is crucial to stay ahead of shifts in supplier strategies for success. Recent insights from the Quick Poll Report Anticipating Shifts in Suppliers’ Business Strategies highlight the top three most reliable indicators that organizations monitor to anticipate a supplier's business strategy changes. These indicators are: changes in a supplier's financial performance, announcements of new partnerships, mergers or acquisitions, and changes in a supplier's inventory levels.
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