Leaders Plan Re-Engineering Of Supply Chain BY GREG KISHBAUGH A new study by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) reveals 93 per- cent of supply chain leaders are at least somewhat confident in their supply chain’s resilience against future disruptions, with the majority (66 percent) feeling very confident. Despite recent challenges like geopolitical instability alongside the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the report highlights key
FTA Names New President
The Flexographic Technical Association Board of Directors and Foundation of FTA Board of Trustees named Nathan Ridnouer as the as- sociation’s new President. As President, Ridnouer will lead FTA’s day- to-day operations, manage its various busi- ness units, and establish short and long-term strategic plans. Ridnouer most recently held the position of senior VP of the Computing Technology Industry Association where he led the depart- ments for training delivery as well as certifica- tion operations and technical support. Prior to that, he served as the VP of Mem-
strategies businesses are using to build stronger, more adaptive sup- ply chains. The report also shows that nearly all supply chain leaders (97 percent) plan to re-engineer their supply chains within the next two years, with 30 percent planning a “total and complete re-engineering.” RRD’s Future-Ready Supply Chain Report , the company’s sec- ond-annual supply chain industry report, compares how over 300 sup- ply chain decision-makers are approaching these challenges. Resiliency Of Operations Today, supply chain leaders are under immense pressure to build resilient operations capable of weathering various disruptions. The re- port highlights four key areas where organizations are focusing their efforts: risk management, technology adoption and innovation, supply chain re-engineering, and outsourcing partnerships. “Supply chain leaders are not just adapting, they are completely transforming their approaches to secure a more stable future,” said John Marrow, President, Supply Chain Solutions, RRD. While a shortage in human talent and domestic supply chain dis-
Nathan Ridnouer
bership, Education, Research and Councils for the Specialty Equipment Market Association. There he led development of membership re- tention and education strategy for an associa- tion of more than 7,000 members. He also led SEMA teams to fulfill the as- sociation’s vision for volunteer engagement, benefit delivery, recognition efforts, customer service, and fundraising for its multiple chari- ties and scholarship program. Ridnouer has also served on the board of directors of the California Society of Associa- tion Executives (CalSAE), where he was chair- man for two full terms.
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