The biggest supply chain risks aren't the ones you're watching
September 9, 2026
By the Blue Print Editorial Team
By the Blue Print Editorial Team
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Everyone prepares for the risks they can see. The greater challenge is preparing for the disruptions nobody expects.
Listen as Justin Robarge, Fastenal's Director of Trade Compliance, explains why businesses often underestimate supply chain risks, how historical events continue to shape planning decisions, and what organizations can do today to build resilience before the next disruption hits. Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 0:21 - What's the supply chain risk companies still overlook? 1:18 - Why tariffs may be the new normal 2:57 - The cost of bad supply chain decisions 4:32 - What most companies get wrong about diversification 6:58 - What matters most in an unpredictable world? 7:48 - Where AI is actually delivering value 10:28 - Why demand visibility changes everything 12:12 - What separates resilient and struggling companies? 13:43 - How stress tests build supply chain strength 15:12 - The one innovation that transformed logistics 16:27 - A ship lost containers at sea. Here's how we responded. 18:53 - Finding success in uncertainty You may also like:Vertical Divider
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