Hear from Mark Baxa, President and CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
In this interview, CSCMP President and CEO Mark Baxa discusses key findings from the 37th Annual State of Logistics Report, Forged in Disruption. While U.S. business logistics costs declined from $2.6 trillion in 2025 to $2.4 trillion in 2026, supply chains continue to face significant challenges driven by tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty, and operational constraints.
Baxa explains why scenario planning has become essential in an era where “we’re no longer surprised that there are surprises,” and why supply chain leaders must focus not only on achievements but also on anticipating risks and developing recovery strategies.
He also explores how artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for predictive planning and highlights how the CSCMP EDGE conference showcases practical solutions and real-world applications of technology helping organizations build more resilient supply chains.