Merger of Major Railroads and Upcoming Supply Chain Event

In today's episode of Supply Chain Now, we discuss evolving dynamics within the supply chain job market, particularly in light of recent tariff implications and the pressing need for skilled professionals. Welcome to The Buzz!

Hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter also welcome special guest Katie Date, SVP of Industry Relations & Strategic Initiatives at Manifest, to discuss the upcoming Manifest 2026 conference and all the top news and recent developments in supply chain and logistics, including:

• The evolving job market within the supply chain sector
• The health of the manufacturing industry
• The increasing integration of artificial intelligence in operational processes
• How businesses are adapting to tariffs and market fluctuations, with insights drawn from a recent survey that highlights the creation of new job roles in response to these changes
• The importance of sharing knowledge and best practices

Join us for invaluable insights and actionable strategies to navigate the current and future landscape of supply chain leadership.

Additional Links & Resources:

• With That Said: https://bit.ly/45yieR9 
• EasyPost Guide: Why Peak 2025 Is Not Business as Usual: https://bit.ly/4m5Q85Q
• Survey shows tariffs impacting U.S. job market: https://bit.ly/4fjJXIN
• ‘We’re going to have to live with tariffs’: PMI: https://bit.ly/45nSjup
• Logistics Marketplace: https://bit.ly/3GVy7YD
• 5 questions I frequently get asked about automating operations with AI: https://bit.ly/4m17Mrm
• Manifest 2026: ManifestVegas.com/SupplyChainNow 
• Connect with Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-date-89573215/
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This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Reuter and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-expect-manifest-2026-1465