In this episode of Supply Chain Pioneers Greg Schlegel, founder of the Supply Chain Risk Consortium and co-author of the book 'Supply Chain Risk Management and Emerging Discipline.' talks supply chain. Greg shares his extensive experience in supply chain management and risk, detailing his journey from a practitioner to an academician.

They discuss the evolution of supply chain risk management, the importance of integrating modern technologies like AI/ML, and the significance of culture in risk management. The conversation also delves into Greg's career shifts, IBM's innovative cycles, and practical steps for companies to improve their supply chain risk management within 90 days.

Today, US companies are more hesitant than ever when it comes to manufacturing in China. Ongoing trade tensions push many US companies to re-evaluate supply chains and diversify sourcing options to remain resilient in the face of uncertainty.

Many companies are actively reducing reliance on Chinese manufacturers. The current sentiment toward China’s supply chain is apprehensive at best.

Supply chain design software innovator Optilogic today announced personalized risk profiling, available as part of its Cosmic Frog supply chain network design solution. Cosmic Frog is the fastest network design solution and provides a risk score on every scenario to help companies proactively minimize risk and volatility.