Run Your Supply Chain Before It Runs You Over
The world’s supply chains have undergone seismic shifts in recent years. From soaring material costs to historic backlogs in critical equipment, procurement leaders are grappling with a new level of complexity. Traditional tools, legacy processes, and outdated skill sets are no longer enough – especially when managing essential categories tied directly to infrastructure and operations.
In this insightful podcast episode, Dawn Tiura, CEO of Sourcing Industry Group (SIG), sits down with Joe Adamski, Senior Director at ProcureAbility, to unpack the real-world impacts of supply chain disruption—with a sharp focus on the electrical grid and the high-stakes shortage of transformer equipment. From global material scarcities to local project delays, Joe and Dawn explore how organizations can adapt their procurement strategies to anticipate and manage these disruptions more effectively. They also discuss how procurement teams are being called to play a more strategic role, balancing cost pressures, supplier constraints, and resilience goals in real time.
Key Topics Covered:
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The root causes and cascading effects of ongoing supply chain disruption
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A real-world case example: the transformer equipment shortage and its impact on utilities
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How procurement is evolving to meet critical infrastructure needs
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The capabilities procurement must build to mitigate risk and maintain operational continuity
Whether you’re in utilities, manufacturing, or public infrastructure, this conversation sheds light on how to stay ahead of disruption—and why procurement is central to keeping the lights on, both literally and figuratively.
