From the Desk of Wade McDaniel
Welcome to the Winter 2016 issue of Supply Chain Navigator.
In our April 2015 issue of Supply Chain Navigator, we focused our supply chain spotlight on the topic of supply chain talent. At the time, the industry folks we talked to seemed to feel that much of the media coverage of the so-called talent shortage was more hype than reality. Still, there was a consensus that in order to build a robust pipeline of talent for the future, both industry and academia needed to do a better job in raising student awareness about the benefits of a career in supply chain management. While the benefits are many, one area that is most likely to appeal to young professionals is the growing role supply chain management is playing in corporate social responsibility (CSR).
In this current issue, we take a look at how CSR has evolved through the past decade or so, and provide a number of examples of how supply chain professionals are truly making a difference in the world by leveraging their business to promote responsible sourcing, sustainability, ethics, and human rights. We hope you may find some inspiration in the stories of social enterprises like Fairphone and EcoZoom, as well as some more practical CSR management insights from our contributors Frédéric Trinel and Wayne Visser.
Also in this issue, we are proud to be the first publication to share results of the final report from the Global Supply Chain Benchmark Consortium on global sourcing strategies and restructuring trends. This landmark project has brought together some of the most respected supply chain and operations professors and analysts in the world.
And last, but most definitely not least, we have our One-on-One interview with Dr. David Simchi-Levi. David is a renowned author, professor, entrepreneur, supply chain consultant, and frequent contributor to acclaimed publications such as Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal. David shares his unique insights into supply chain data analytics, risk management and more with us. Enjoy!
Until next time,
Wade McDaniel
Many thanks to the Supply Chain Navigator Editorial Advisory Board for their support and guidance:
 Don Hnatyshin Chief Supply Chain and Procurement Officer, Jabil Circuit |
 Alam Monsur Vice President, Product Management, Supply Chain and Advanced Procurement, Nokia Corp |
 Arnie Maltz Associate Professor, W.P. Carey Supply Chain Management, Arizona State University |
 Mark Cotteleer Research Director, Deloitte Services, LP |
 Chalam Kalahasti Director, Component Supply Chain Operations, Cisco Systems Inc. |
Questions or comments about our publication can be directed to Supply Chain Navigator Editorial Director Diane Trommer at Diane.Trommer@Avnet.com Connect with Diane via LinkedIn.