Episode
Asia at a Crossroads: Reinvention, Risk & Supply Chain Growth
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- Supply Chain Now
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- Mar 23, 2026
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- 3549
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Summary
Asia is playing a bigger role in global supply chains as trade shifts, regional demand grows, and companies focus on execution over noise. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton is joined by Raymon Krishnan , President of The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society , and Brett Marshall , Editor-in-Chief of LogiSYM Magazine , for a grounded conversation on what’s happening across Asia and Southeast Asia. From Singapore’s role as a logistics and coordination hub to the rise of domestic markets across the region, they walk through the changes influencing how supply chains operate today. Scott, Raymon, and Brett discuss how companies are adjusting to new trade patterns, building stronger regional capabilities, and managing ongoing disruption while keeping day-to-day operations on track. They share practical examples of how AI is being used in procurement and freight, while emphasizing the need to focus on what delivers results. The conversation also covers the growing importance of risk management, the need for continuous learning, and the role of relationships in keeping supply chains running. The episode closes with insights on Singapore’s next phase of growth, the rise of reverse logistics innovation, and the people-first mindset that continues to drive the industry forward. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (03:38) Warm-up stories and sports talk (08:03) Optimism and caution in global supply chains (12:34) Looking past headlines in supply chain news (16:30) Staying focused amid constant disruption (21:23) Rebalancing vs reinvention in global supply chains (30:26) Practical AI use cases in logistics (32:49) Skills and leadership for the future workforce (39:46) Singapore’s logistics strategy and infrastructure (46:41) Reverse logistics and sust…