ASCM-Houston Chapter

From Industry to Ecosystem

In Houston, supply chains don’t just move goods—they help protect communities and ecosystems.

Along the Gulf Coast, our ports, energy networks, logistics hubs, and coastal wetlands are deeply interconnected. Those wetlands aren’t just environmental assets—they’re critical infrastructure, absorbing storm surge, reducing flood risk, and supporting the continuity our supply chains depend on.

Today’s supply chain leaders are navigating energy volatility, global disruptions, emissions pressure, and decarbonization—all at once. The challenge isn’t choosing between resilience, efficiency, or sustainability. It’s designing systems that deliver all three.

Houston is uniquely positioned to lead:
Cleaner, more digital port infrastructure
Lower‑carbon energy innovation
Data‑driven logistics that reduce waste and emissions

Sustainability is no longer a constraint—it’s a performance driver.
This Earth Day, supply chain professionals are being called to think beyond operations and act as architects of systems that shape economies, communities, and ecosystems.

From the Port of Houston to our wetlands and beyond—what we build, and what we preserve, matters. 🌱

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Ready to get more involved with ASCM Houston?

Volunteer and leadership opportunities are now open for the 2026–2027 chapter year.

We’re looking for members interested in:
✨ VP of Education Programs
✨ WISC Committee Lead
✨ Future Leaders, Membership Outreach & Marketing

📩 questions? Contact: [email protected]
🔗 If you are ready to apply, please visit: https://houston.ascm.org/survey.php?id=66
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Weather alert = my Supply Chain brain flipping from chill to mission-control in 0.2 seconds.

The “kick” kicks in:
reroute trucks, check safety stock, nudge vendors for early loadouts,
and turn contingency plans into action plans (with extra coffee).
Suddenly I’m mapping alternate lanes, clearing bottlenecks, and making spreadsheets sweat so the storm never sees our inventory queue.

Stay safe and warm

and to all our Supply Chain friends, we know you know! 😉

Dolores

Dolores Peña, MBA, CPIM, VP Membership Houston ASCM