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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\u2019s 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\u2019re thinking about skipping over this episode, don\u2019t. The information inside is priceless and will make you rethink acquisition processes.\n\nAcronyms:\nIP \u2013 Information Protection\nR&D \u2013 Research and Development\nAFMC \u2013 Air Force Materiel Command\nAFMC/CV \u2013 Deputy Commander, Air Force Materiel Command\nA4 \u2013 Installations, Logistics, and Force Protection\nDoD \u2013 Department of Defense\nDOTMLPF \u2013 Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, and Facilities\nPK \u2013 Contracting\nFM \u2013 Financial Management\nA1 \u2013 Personnel\nOSI \u2013 Office of Special Investigations\nAFRL \u2013 Air Force Research Laboratory \nOEM \u2013 Original Equipment Manufacturer\nCFIUS \u2013 Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States\nPOTUS \u2013 President of the United States\nDMS \u2013 Diminishing Manufacturing Sources\nDID \u2013 Data Item Description\nCDRL \u2013 Contract Data Requirements List\nSubs \u2013 Subcontractors\nAFIMSC \u2013 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center\n\nTo 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/\n\nIf you would like to share feedback on the podcast, please submit via thecontractingexperience@gmail.com.