ASCM-Houston Chapter

Summer demand isn’t just heating up—it’s becoming unpredictable

From travel-driven retail spikes and rising Gulf Coast energy demand to shifting food & beverage preferences, today’s supply chains are navigating rapid, hard-to-forecast changes. Compressed planning windows mean one thing: speed and accuracy matter more than ever.

At the same time, Houston supply chains are under pressure from every angle:
Hurricane season risks disrupting ports and transportation
Labor shortages and capacity constraints continue to strain operations
Inventory balance is tighter than ever—leaving little room for error

Meanwhile, peak volume is driving:
• Higher freight costs
• Port congestion risks
• Increased last-mile demand
Leading organizations are responding with AI-driven demand sensing, scenario planning, micro-fulfillment strategies, and stronger carrier collaboration—all while embedding sustainability into their operations through emissions tracking, energy efficiency, and smarter sourcing.

The reality: In Houston’s high-stakes environment, resilience, sustainability, and agility are no longer optional—they’re competitive advantages.

Join us at Top Management Night | June 4, 2026 (5:30–9:00 PM) to dive deeper into these trends, connect with industry leaders, and explore how to stay ahead in today’s evolving supply chain landscape.

Read more of our President’s Message here https://lnkd.in/gTW-GnQj

and Register for Top Management Night (early bird pricing still available) https://lnkd.in/gAwSuKYp

From Industry to Ecosystem

In Houston, supply chains don’t just move goods—they help protect communities and ecosystems.

Along the Gulf Coast, our ports, energy networks, logistics hubs, and coastal wetlands are deeply interconnected. Those wetlands aren’t just environmental assets—they’re critical infrastructure, absorbing storm surge, reducing flood risk, and supporting the continuity our supply chains depend on.

Today’s supply chain leaders are navigating energy volatility, global disruptions, emissions pressure, and decarbonization—all at once. The challenge isn’t choosing between resilience, efficiency, or sustainability. It’s designing systems that deliver all three.

Houston is uniquely positioned to lead:
Cleaner, more digital port infrastructure
Lower‑carbon energy innovation
Data‑driven logistics that reduce waste and emissions

Sustainability is no longer a constraint—it’s a performance driver.
This Earth Day, supply chain professionals are being called to think beyond operations and act as architects of systems that shape economies, communities, and ecosystems.

From the Port of Houston to our wetlands and beyond—what we build, and what we preserve, matters. 🌱

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Ready to get more involved with ASCM Houston?

Volunteer and leadership opportunities are now open for the 2026–2027 chapter year.

We’re looking for members interested in:
✨ VP of Education Programs
✨ WISC Committee Lead
✨ Future Leaders, Membership Outreach & Marketing

📩 questions? Contact: [email protected]
🔗 If you are ready to apply, please visit: https://houston.ascm.org/survey.php?id=66
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💌 Dear Members and Friends,

As we celebrate Valentine’s Day and the month of love, I’m reminded how much I love being part of supply chain as much as I love being part of marketing. That balance lets me bring both my creative side and my data-driven side to every message, creating work that resonates and drives results.

This Valentine’s season, let’s celebrate the balance between analytics and artistry, and the joy of connecting with others in our profession.

With love,
Lena Stoots, CSCP
at the Marketing Desk

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Join the conversation—reserve your spot and get the facts on AI in supply chain planning.

We continue to bring Lunch & Learns on the ever popular AI topic from many facets and look forward to you joining us on this next talk.

February 26, 2026
12:00 PM CST - 1:00 PM CST
Virtual - Online
https://lnkd.in/gY_kah8x

About Our Speaker:
Bob Carbo is a strategic adviser with 30+ years of supply chain and digital transformation management advisory experiences across discrete and process industries.

And be sure to register for Part 2 - March 5 - Dispelling the Myths of AI in Supply Chain Planning: Modern Supply Chain Planning Practices with an Industrial & Chemicals Use Case

Weather alert = my Supply Chain brain flipping from chill to mission-control in 0.2 seconds.

The “kick” kicks in:
reroute trucks, check safety stock, nudge vendors for early loadouts,
and turn contingency plans into action plans (with extra coffee).
Suddenly I’m mapping alternate lanes, clearing bottlenecks, and making spreadsheets sweat so the storm never sees our inventory queue.

Stay safe and warm

and to all our Supply Chain friends, we know you know! 😉

Dolores

Dolores Peña, MBA, CPIM, VP Membership Houston ASCM