With the pandemic continuing to disrupt supply lines and shifts in global trading relationships sowing more uncertainty, manufacturers are necessarily reevaluating their supply chains and making decisions on what they now deem “critical” to their companies and the nation. This is a crucial moment, and one that has the opportunity to shape the industry and our nation for decades to come. AMT encourages discussion by addressing the challenges and opportunities holistically, promoting a course of action to create a sustainable, healthier industry. The goal of this white paper series is threefold: explore how supply chain management and sourcing in manufacturing is changing; capture real-world experiences; and make practical and useful suggestions for the manufacturing technology industry. The supply chain and logistics industries are awesome in breadth and depth. AMT does not intend to cover all things related to the supply chain, but rather to discuss the manufacturing technology portion of that broader industry.