April 04, 2025

Guest: Dr. Robert Sroufe of Chatham University on the future of sustainable supply chains; The industry reacts to the new tariffs; the latest Logitics Managers' Index

23 minutes

Our guest on this week's episode is Dr. Robert Sroufe, professor of sustainability at the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment at Chatham University in Pittsburgh. Supply chains are among the largest users of our world’s energy. Yet our industry is one of the most advanced in advocating for sustainability. But as political winds shift dramatically in Washington, many environmental policies may be on the chopping block. Where do our industry’s efforts lie going forward? Our guest has some insights and suggestions to better our supply chains while reducing their negative impacts on the environment.

The White House termed Wednesday as Liberation Day – the day the administration announced all of the new tariffs. But it seems that supply chain leaders are feeling more shackled than liberated by the tariffs. We report on what leading supply chain groups, researchers, and economists are saying about how the tariffs will affect supply chain operations and world trade.

This week the March Logistics Managers’ Index report emphasized all the volatility we’ve been observing in the economy. Economic activity in logistics expanded in March, but at a much slower rate compared to the first two months of the year. We look at the numbers and what trends they may reveal about the health of our supply chain industry.

Supply Chain Xchange also offers a podcast series called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane. It is co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. All episodes are available to stream now. Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe and to listen to past and future episodes. The podcast is also available at www.thescxchange.com.

Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:

Falk School of Sustainability & Environment, Chatham University in Pittsburgh
Market analysts say Trump tariffs spark economic risks
Logistics industry growth slowed in March
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Listen to CSCMP and Supply Chain Xchange's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane podcast
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