There are any number of news stories today that affect manufacturers, including global trade, regulations, and supply chain disruptions. At the same time, manufacturing is not a monolithic industry. Each segment has its own priorities and challenges - not to mention opportunities to take a leading position. Smart companies don't just plan or prepare for constant change - they optimize for it.

In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast host Paul Zammit welcomes Luis Avila. Luis is the Managing Director of Strategy, Enterprise Transformation, & Technology Enablement at BDO USA, where he focuses on the complex and highly regulated aerospace and defense space.

During their conversation, Luis and Paul discuss how effective supply management is allowing BDO to navigate today's choppy global business waters:

• The multitude of factors influencing decisions about where sourcing is done and how those decisions are being made
• Three pillars that every procurement professional should keep in mind to safeguard supply chain integrity and overcome global challenges
• How enterprise transformation is critical for companies that want to build and defend competitive advantage