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Sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards are the focus of this issue of Inside Supply Management®. The cover feature highlights how the ISM World 2025 Annual Conference is designed to inspire and celebrate genius amid ever-changing global challenges and disruption. Read about the ongoing debate about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the private sector, and strategies for strengthening programs. Delve into measures that individuals — and organizations — can take to increase women’s representation in supply management. In addition, learn about how U.S. manufacturing is at a crossroads as the sector seeks to balance the tools, talent and technology to make up ground lost to China.
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Executive orders have aimed to curtail diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the public sector, and some private companies have followed suit — clouding the future of such policies in supply chain organizations.
The progress of women’s representation in the supply management profession has stalled, but numerous strategies, some as simple as being true to oneself, can help individuals — and organizations — move forward.
By integrating industry-specific approaches and forward-looking insights, businesses can improve forecasting accuracy and strategic decision-making in an ever-evolving market landscape.
From the environmental scan to securing stakeholder buy-in to measuring progress, building procurement operations from scratch is an exhaustive process that never ends.
In ‘the most challenging time’ for the profession, the ISM World 2025 Annual Conference is designed to inspire and celebrate genius amid global challenges and an ever-changing supply chain canvas.
Executive orders have aimed to curtail diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the public sector, and some private companies have followed suit — clouding the future of such policies in supply chain organizations.
The progress of women’s representation in the supply management profession has stalled, but numerous strategies, some as simple as being true to oneself, can help individuals — and organizations — move forward.
Regulations on materials that can be used for civilian and military usage are expanding and could result in ‘economic statecraft’ like trade restrictions and other supply chain ramifications.
ESG can be captured through a wide range of metrics and initiatives that are of growing focus for investors and consumers, who want to ensure the companies they support are operating in a responsible and thoughtful manner.
“Chinese automakers are seeking to dominate connected vehicle technologies in the United States and globally, posing new threats to our national security, including through our supply chains,” a White House statement reported.
Sustainability is a growing trend in shipping materials, driven by climate change, consumers, investors and companies themselves.
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Stacey Taylor Vice Chair Vice President, Procurement Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
Thomas W. Derry Chief Executive Officer ISM
Miguel Gonzalez Chief Procurement Officer
American Express
John Han Founder of Intelage and Strategic Consultant Tenzing Consulting
Michelle Hawkins, PMP Senior Vice President, Strategic Procurement Charter Communications
Jeff Kimsey Vice President, Investment Intelligence Nasdaq
Joseph Matthews Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
GENTEX Corporation
Darla Morse Chief Digital and Innovation Officer Partner’s Credit Union
Kristopher Pinnow, CPSM Vice President, Global Supply Chain COLLINS AEROSPACE
Hemant Porwal, CPSM, CPSD Executive Vice President, Supply Chain and Operations WESCO International, Inc.
Judy Whipple, Ph. D.
Bowersox-Thull Endowed Professor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Michigan State University
Sopan Shah
Senior Vice President, Global Chief Procurement Officer
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Susanna Zhu SVP, Global Sourcing & Supply Chain Ops Bath & Body Works
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