A Wake-Up Call for America’s Aging Infrastructure and Supply Chain Resilience

Sherri Barnes, Director of Market Intelligence at ProcureAbility, was recently featured in Supply & Demand Chain Executive, discussing the impact of Interstate 40’s closure after Hurricane Helene. She shared expert insights on mitigating supply chain disruptions and strategies for building resilient, adaptable supply networks.

The recent closure of Interstate 40 (I-40) due to severe flooding raised renewed concerns across the supply chain industry. It caused significant disruptions and forced businesses to adapt quickly. This critical transportation artery spans from California to North Carolina and plays a vital role in moving goods across the United States. Closures in Tennessee and North Carolina were caused by unprecedented rainfall and flooding from Hurricane Helene. They have exposed vulnerabilities in the nation’s infrastructure and supply chain networks.

Given this extraordinary event, procurement experts are examining key impacts of I-40 closures on supply chains and the broader economy, while also sharing practical strategies businesses can use to reduce the effects of these disruptions.

Read the feature in Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

Sherri focuses on the always interesting and sometimes challenging market landscapes and the economic forces that move them. Her professional experience includes more than 20 years in the industry, where she held various finance, risk management, project development, and strategic planning roles for leading energy and utility companies. She also has over 10 years’ experience in the college classroom, previously serving on the faculty at the University of Houston and Lone Star College.

Sherri earned a BBA in Accounting from the University of Houston Bauer College and holds MBA degrees in Marketing and International Business from the University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business. She is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas. Drawn to nature’s beauty, Sherri loves all things outdoors. You’ll most often find her in the woods, on the trail, or at the lake.

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