Explore the latest CAPS insights on building antifragile supply chains in an era of geopolitical uncertainty. This issue features a new resource summarizing the journey from fragile to antifragile supply chains, along with resources on supplier relationship management, Centers of Excellence, and strategies for navigating evolving supply management challenges.
Process MFG SM FTE by Role
Since COVID, process manufacturers are moving away from labor-intensive transactional work and investing in supplier collaboration and risk management. Job role benchmarks help leaders justify additional headcount and reskilling initiatives.
SM Systems & Technology FTE in MFG
Supply management teams are rapidly expanding systems and technology roles to enable digital transformation, automation, and data connectivity across supply networks. Many discrete manufacturers lead due to complex sourcing systems, product lifecycle tools, and integration with engineering. Growth reflects supply management’s shift toward technology/AI‑enabled agility, efficiency, and smarter decision‑making.