In this episode of Supply Chain Chats, Lisa Anderson talks about the extreme vulnerabilities emerging in the global supply chain. From the war in the Middle East with exploding pagers highlighting the vulnerabilities of the global supply chain to Hurricane Helene’s devastation and its impact on critical supply chain shortages to the port strike impacting the East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, the heightened risks and implications have been elevated. Because of these supply chain issues, companies are concerned and trying to figure out what to do about them. For example, there could be hidden risks in your end-to-end supply chain. Can you count on your suppliers’ suppliers, or are you at risk? Simliarly, are critical materials and supplies dependent on manufacturers and supply chain partners in war zones? What if a hurricane floods the factory for critical medical supplies? Thus, companies are searching for reliable backups, diversifying their supply base, and reshoring manufacturing to secure regional supply chains. Proactive manufacturers are formalizing partnerships and pursuing vertical integration strategies. And SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) is increasingly becoming a vital process to stay ahead of changing demand and supply conditions so that you can pivot from reactive to proactive and optimize your manufacturing operations and supply chain to support profitable growth while ensuring reliable supply, mitigating risk and guaranteeing quality.