Association for Supply Chain Management

Supply chains are no longer just operational networks – they’re strategic infrastructure.

Koray Köse explains why resilience should be embedded into the operating model, not treated as an afterthought.

What if the earliest warning sign of disruption is already in the data?

In the latest episode of "The Chain," Koray Köse explains how cost fluctuations and lagging indicators can help supply chain leaders know what’s coming next, and tips for rapid response: https://www.ascm.org/podcast/

Want to recruit and keep truck drivers?

Start here.

On "The Chain," Leah Shaver shares where trucking companies should prioritize workforce investments – from flexible schedules and early‑tenure pay to regularly benchmarking compensation against market reality.

Workforce retention isn’t guesswork but it does involve strategy.

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Is automation helping or hurting the human side of trucking?

On "The Chain," Leah Shaver explains how AI can actually improve the driver experience by engaging candidates in real time, routing them intelligently, and supporting recruiters when humans aren’t available.

When implemented well, technology doesn’t replace people – it enables them.