In this podcast, host Thomas O’Connor is joined by guests Suzie Petrusic and Joanne Joliet to discuss what chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) can do to combat supply chain gridlock.

The discussion centers on how a series of constraints, policies and high-impact disruptions have led to a case of worldwide bottlenecks. This amounts to much more than mere traffic jams, port congestion and container shortages. Disruptions caused by climate change, health issues, natural disasters, trade policies and tariffs have led to a situation in which events that cause the supply chain to grind to a halt in one area have stalled supply chain activities in a host of other areas.

We explore actions CSCOs can take in this environment — for example, prioritizing sourcing, taking fresh looks at planning approaches and innovating manufacturing processes. CSCOs must drive collaboration and empower their teams to make the right decisions during this challenging time.