In this episode we highlight Mark Baxa, the President and CEO of CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals). Mark shares his career journey, starting in production agriculture and transitioning into international supply chain management. He discusses the importance of mentorship and giving back to the profession. Mark also talks about his transition into the leadership role at CSCMP and the organization's focus on connecting, educating, and developing supply chain professionals. He highlights the value of CSCMP's roundtables, development programs, research reports, and educational offerings. With CSCMP EDGE 2024 coming up soon, the discussion also covers the evolution of that conference and its role in helping to meet the organization's mission. As an added bonus we learn about Mark away from the office, where his passion for family, faith, and outdoor activities is revealed. Surgere is the official sponsor of The Supply Chaney Podcast for 2025. Surgere’s singular focus is building AI-powered, frictionless supply chains that result in real time, end-to-end visibility with 99.9% accuracy for partners and customers.

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