NC Infrastructure & Supply Chain Council

August 11, 2026

Beyond JIT: Resilient Supply Chains in an Era of Uncertainty

This Q3 meeting of the NC Chamber Infrastructure & Supply Chain Council will feature a practical discussion on how companies are adapting supply chain strategy in a more uncertain operating environment. For decades, businesses optimized supply chains around efficiency, lean inventory, cost control, and just-in-time delivery. Those principles still matter, but recent disruptions have changed how companies think about procurement, supplier relationships, inventory planning, working capital, resilience, and decision-making.

The conversation will focus on how business leaders are balancing efficiency and resilience in real-world operating environments.

Topics will include supplier risk, demand volatility, defense and advanced manufacturing pressures, retail inventory management, AI and analytics, procurement transformation, and the changing role of supply chain strategy in business competitiveness.

This is not intended to be an academic or theoretical discussion. The goal is to create a business-focused conversation that provides attendees with practical insights into how experienced leaders are navigating today’s supply chain challenges.

Council participation is typically reserved for NC Chamber members at the Cornerstone level or higher. This is a special meeting that is open to all.

 

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