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Cyberattack Melts the Cold Chain
By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE
An unprecedented cyberattack across France has given new meaning to cold chain disruption. This week, hackers remotely commandeered hundreds of connected refrigeration systems, driving temperatures up to a blazing 50°C (122&#...
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How to Turn Your Supply Chain Knowledge into Strategic Influence
By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE
A lead time unexpectedly jumps from 12 weeks to 20. A subtle uptick in scrap rates signals raw material flaws and an impending line stoppage. A tier 1 vendor factory utilization hits 95%, leaving no room for unexpected delays and quietly creating a wave o...
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CHAINge 2026 Proves People Drive Supply Chain Success
By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE
We just wrapped up CHAINge 2026, and I keep thinking about one resounding takeaway: Technology is a powerful accelerator, but the human element is irreplaceable. Across every keynote, educational session and informal conversation, that message remain...
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From Brews to Bogs — Autumn’s Supply Chains in Action
By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE
Pumpkin spice is wafting in the air, 12-foot skeletons are taking over lawns, and crisp autumn leaves are brushing the pavement. Fall is officially here — and any supply chain professional will tell you that this season is a masterclass in hype...
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Reflecting on Two Decades and Welcoming Our Next CEO
By Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE
For 20 years I have had the privilege of leading ASCM. Now, as I prepare to hand that responsibility to a new CEO, I find myself reflecting less on any single accomplishment and more on what it means to say farewell to an organization that means so much to so...
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Can Seaweed Become a Scalable Industrial Input?
By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE
Unlocking value from marine environments isn’t new; it’s a centuries-old tradition of coastal resourcefulness. Ancient East Asian cultures harvested kelp as elite food, tax payment and even currency. In 1658, a Japanese innkeeper acc...
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Labor from the Industrial Frontline to the Knowledge Era
By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE
When the Central Labor Union organized the first Labor Day on September 5, 1882, the workforce looked vastly different than it does today. Born out of an era of deep economic depression that had decimated early labor unions, the 1880s saw a fierce re...
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Canada-U.S. Trade War Once Again Squeezes Supply Chains
By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE
Just when we thought cross-border friction was easing, a breakdown in Canada-U.S. negotiations has triggered sweeping 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, forcing companies to immediately recalculate sourcing, route planning and landed costs. With Ottawa a...
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Smart Vision Systems Revolutionize Industrial Robotics
By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE
While industrial robotics are essential to modern manufacturing and warehousing, they are far from foolproof. Racks shift, parts sit out of alignment, and robot arms can freeze in place or even snap off. When these glitches occur,...
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GM Manages Supply Risk with a Major Strategy Shift
By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE
As the Iran war drags on, companies must grapple with sluggish movement through the Strait of Hormuz, high fuel costs and eroding global security. In combination with punishing tariffs, ...
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