CAPS News - 24 June 2026

A Journey from Fragile to Antifragile

This summary provides an overview of the framework for achieving antifragile supply chains and mitigating geopolitical risks, as presented in the recent research report, Designing Antifragile Supply Chains (2026). The resource maps the journey from fragile to resilient to antifragile supply chains and outlines the strategies organizations are using to navigate geopolitical uncertainty, including their applications, benefits, trade-offs, and implementation considerations across industries.

Explore the summary to assess where your supply chain falls on the journey from fragile to resilient to antifragile.

 

How Mature Is Your SRM Program?

Despite growing recognition of the strategic importance of supplier relationships, relatively few organizations have reached advanced levels of SRM maturity. The recent CAPS Research survey, Supplier Relationship Management Practices & Reporting (2026), found that only 16% of respondents classified their programs as operating at the highest level of strategic integration.

Review the findings to compare governance models, reporting practices, and supplier collaboration initiatives across participating organizations.

 

Building Supply Management Capability Through Centers of Excellence

This previously published report examines how organizations are establishing and managing Supply Management Centers of Excellence (COEs). Drawing on executive interviews and survey findings, the report explores governance models, staffing approaches, performance measurement, and activities commonly supported by COEs, including analytics, market intelligence, and supplier risk management.

Use the report's insights to evaluate your organization's approach to governance, staffing, and performance measurement for supply management COEs.

 

In the News: The Goal Is No Longer Just Resilience

Organizations are increasingly recognizing that disruption is not an occasional event but a recurring feature of today's business environment. As a result, many are reassessing sourcing, inventory, and logistics strategies to operate more effectively amid ongoing uncertainty and volatility. This trend reflects broader discussions across the supply management profession about how organizations prepare for and respond to disruption.

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

The topics featured in this issue reflect many of the challenges supply management leaders are navigating today, from building more adaptive supply chains to strengthening supplier relationships and managing emerging risks.

If a story sparked a question, validated a concern, or highlighted an opportunity for your organization, let's talk. CAPS can connect you with relevant research, benchmarking insights, peer practices, and additional resources to help you move forward with confidence.

Reach out to the CAPS team to discuss your priorities and explore how other organizations are approaching similar challenges. We're here to help you turn insight into action.