The Contracting Experience - Episode 12: Supply Chain Risk Management

SCRM stands for Supply Chain Risk Management. Supply chain risk is not just part of another government acronym. It is a critical risk that needs to be managed as part of our national security. In this episode, we sit-down with Trixie Brewer who is the Mission Readiness Supervisor in Air Force Materiel Command’s Logistics Directorate. Trixie provides candid insight into the integral part we as acquisition professionals play in the important job of managing supply chain risk. If you’re thinking about skipping over this episode, don’t. The information inside is priceless and will make you rethink acquisition processes. Acronyms: IP – Information Protection R&D – Research and Development AFMC – Air Force Materiel Command AFMC/CV – Deputy Commander, Air Force Materiel Command A4 – Installations, Logistics, and Force Protection DoD – Department of Defense DOTMLPF – Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, and Facilities PK – Contracting FM – Financial Management A1 – Personnel OSI – Office of Special Investigations AFRL – Air Force Research Laboratory OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer CFIUS – Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States POTUS – President of the United States DMS – Diminishing Manufacturing Sources DID – Data Item Description CDRL – Contract Data Requirements List Subs – Subcontractors AFIMSC – Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center To learn more about recent SCRM efforts, check out: https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1700969/afmc-capability-roadmap-key-to-evolutionary-supply-chain-risk-management/ If you would like to share feedback on the podcast, please submit via [email protected].