As businesses strive to adapt to an increasingly digital world, the industrial metaverse is emerging as a powerful tool for achieving competitive advantage. From Caterpillar's virtual reality lab to Microsoft's integration of generative AI in supply chain management, organizations worldwide are embracing the industrial metaverse to drive innovation and enhance decision-making. In this new episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by Microsoft, join hosts Scott W. Luton and Kevin L. Jackson in an engaging exploration of the industrial metaverse and its profound impact on various industries. From revolutionizing product development to optimizing supply chain management, discover how businesses are leveraging this transformative technology to drive innovation and achieve extraordinary outcomes.Listen in and learn:Exactly what the industrial metaverse is, its benefits, and practical applicationsHow the industrial metaverse strengthens teams by enabling seamless collaboration and empowering individuals to make faster, more confident decisionsThe importance of embracing new technologies and leveraging them to stay ahead in today's rapidly evolving business landscapeValuable insights from Scott and Kevin, and their experiences and interactions with industry leaders navigating the complexities of the industrial metaverseTune into this informative episode as we demystify the industrial metaverse and learn how it's reshaping industries and empowering businesses to thrive in today's dynamic marketplace.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comLearn more about National Supply Chain Day: https://supplychainnow.com/nscdWEBINAR- Exploring Rebate Strategies in Supply Chain Partnerships: https://bit.ly/48KmfAvWEBINAR- Building an Antifragile Supply Chain: Dr. Schär’s Climb to Inventory Excellence: https://bit.ly/3Pc7wanWEBINAR- Profitable Manufacturing Unveiled: Crafting a Winning S&OP Strategy: https://bit.ly/43zlZ6dThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/industrial-metaverse-exploring-virtual-fronties-industry-microsoft-1255

The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!In this week's episode of The Buzz, host Scott Luton welcomes Tandreia Belamy back to Supply Chain Now, now as an official Supply Chain Now co-host! Together they discuss:How the Red Sea attacks are affecting all kinds of supply chains- including teddy bears!Closing the warehouse labor gapHow the manufacturing industry is working to interest high schoolersWhat is causing huge headaches for the world's biggest chip suppliersKey takeaways from MODEXAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comLearn more about National Supply Chain Day: https://supplychainnow.com/nscdWEBINAR- Exploring Rebate Strategies in Supply Chain Partnerships: https://bit.ly/48KmfAvWEBINAR- Building an Antifragile Supply Chain: Dr. Schär’s Climb to Inventory Excellence: https://bit.ly/3Pc7wanWEBINAR- Profitable Manufacturing Unveiled: Crafting a Winning S&OP Strategy: https://bit.ly/43zlZ6dThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Tandreia Bellamy. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-1254

Cybersecurity is a global issue impacting almost every industry. Staggeringly, it’s estimated that cybercrime cost the world $8 trillion in 2023 – a figure exceeding the annual GDP of every country barring the USA and China.In this episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by Microsoft, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson sit down with Allison Giddens, Co-President of Win-Tech, Inc., an aerospace manufacturer, to discuss the critical intersection between cybersecurity and manufacturing.Conversations begin with a focus on risk prioritization, with Giddens explaining the manufacturers need to start with the computers in their front office before worrying about the threats facing their connected equipment. “We’re telling manufacturers, hey, you need to know how to run a marathon and they don't even know how to walk a 5K,” she states.Discussions then turn to the importance of multi-factor authentication, the need to balance investments in both people and technology, the criticality of understanding cyber even when outsourcing, the pros and cons of cloud migration, and much more.Tune into the full episode for a masterclass on best practices for security in manufacturing.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- Exploring Rebate Strategies in Supply Chain Partnerships: https://bit.ly/48KmfAvWEBINAR- Building an Antifragile Supply Chain: Dr. Schär’s Climb to Inventory Excellence: https://bit.ly/3Pc7wanWEBINAR- Profitable Manufacturing Unveiled: Crafting a Winning S&OP Strategy: https://bit.ly/43zlZ6dThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/guarding-gateways-navigating-cybersecurity-manufacturing-microsoft-1253

Verusen experts Paul Noble and Danny Ramos discuss the importance of optimizing MRO processes in supply chains, the role of AI in enhancing efficiency, and the direction of supply chain tech stacks. They highlight the necessity of supply chain visibility, the challenges of technology adoption, and empowering teams with MRO solutions for impactful decision-making.

The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!In this week's episode of The Buzz, host Scott Luton introduces new Supply Chain co-host Kim Reuter to the show. Together they discuss:A delay in the $5B Rivian Plan in GeorgiaHow consumer prices continue to riseThe Taylor Swift economic impactAssessing supply chain risk at ZaraSoftware that enables seafood tracing from catch to saleAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- Navigating Logistics Disruptions with Advanced Technology and Automated Collaboration: https://bit.ly/42KfZazWEBINAR- Exploring Rebate Strategies in Supply Chain Partnerships: https://bit.ly/48KmfAvWEBINAR- Building an Antifragile Supply Chain: Dr. Schär’s Climb to Inventory Excellence: https://bit.ly/3Pc7wanThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Reuter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-1251

Who's ready to celebrate the amazing supply chain professionals who keep the world connected? The ladies of Supply Chain Now, Mary Kate Love, Amanda Luton, and Katherine Hintz, take over the podcast in today's episode, as they look forward to the upcoming National Supply Chain Day on April 29th!Listen in and learn more about:The genesis of National Supply Chain Day and the reasons behind the mission of celebrating the crucial role supply chain professionals play in the global workforce, economy, and marketplaceThe importance of supply chains in various sectors, including e-commerce, disaster relief, healthcare, and manufacturing.The special National Supply CHain Day livestream on Monday, April 29th at 12 Noon ETAnd how you can be a part of the National Supply Chain Day celebration!Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about National Supply Chain Day: https://supplychainnow.com/nscdJoin our National Supply Chain Day livestream: https://bit.ly/3VedefQLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- Navigating Logistics Disruptions with Advanced Technology and Automated Collaboration: https://bit.ly/42KfZazWEBINAR- Exploring Rebate Strategies in Supply Chain Partnerships: https://bit.ly/48KmfAvWEBINAR- Building an Antifragile Supply Chain: Dr. Schär’s Climb to Inventory Excellence: https://bit.ly/3Pc7wanThis episode is hosted by Mary Kate Love, Amanda Luton, and Katherine Hintz. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/women-supply-chain-now-national-supply-chain-day-1250

In the latest episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton and guest Mike Griswold from Gartner discuss a variety of topics including the impact of the pandemic on smaller suppliers, the transformation of Macy's, the use of AI in supply chain optimization, and the importance of networking and continuous learning in supply chain careers. Listen in as Scott and Mike emphasize the importance of understanding customer needs, investing in smaller suppliers, and improving visibility in the supply chain. Mike also highlights the need for supply chain professionals to have a clear career path and to be open to lateral moves to gain necessary skills and experiences.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- Navigating Logistics Disruptions with Advanced Technology and Automated Collaboration: https://bit.ly/42KfZazWEBINAR- Exploring Rebate Strategies in Supply Chain Partnerships: https://bit.ly/48KmfAvWEBINAR- Building an Antifragile Supply Chain: Dr. Schär’s Climb to Inventory Excellence: https://bit.ly/3Pc7wanThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/unlocking-supply-chain-success-new-insights-gartner-1249

Join us today for the Digital Transformers edition of The Buzz, Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream! Held at 12 noon ET each week, The Buzz focuses on some of the leading stories from global business and global supply chain, always featuring special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!In this week's episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton, Kevin L. Jackson, and Mary Kate Love discussed a variety of news stories and topics including:The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in supply chainsThe importance of digital transformation in business to business (B2B) companiesThe reduction of veteran homelessnessListen in as the hosts highlight the benefits of AI in improving global visibility, reporting, and forecasting accuracy in supply chains, the need for B2B companies to adapt to digital transformation to enhance customer retention and satisfaction, and the significance of the decrease in veteran homelessness, attributing the success to collaboration among local, state, and national entities, and the simple approach of prioritizing stable housing.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- Navigating Logistics Disruptions with Advanced Technology and Automated Collaboration: https://bit.ly/42KfZazWEBINAR- Exploring Rebate Strategies in Supply Chain Partnerships: https://bit.ly/48KmfAvWEBINAR- Building an Antifragile Supply Chain: Dr. Schär’s Climb to Inventory Excellence: https://bit.ly/3Pc7wanThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton, Kevin L. Jackson, and Mary Kate Love. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-digital-transformers-1248

Our Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa series continues in earnest with a fascinating discussion around the proposition of using drone technology for social good.In this episode, hosts Scott Luton welcomes Prashant Yadav to the show, a globally recognized expert in healthcare supply chains and affiliate professor at global business school INSEAD, where he leads the Africa Initiative. Prashant is something of a media virtuoso, having appeared in prominent publications such as The Economist and Financial Times to share his expertise.Sitting alongside Prashant is Olivier Defawe of VillageReach, a global nonprofit that transforms healthcare delivery to reach everyone by working with partners to build responsive primary healthcare systems that deliver health products and services to the most under-reached.A key priority for both guests centers around realizing the immense potential for drones to unlock healthcare access, supply chain optimization, and socioeconomic development across the African continent.During the discussion, they touch on a number of pertinent questions:What are the major challenges to scaling and sustaining drone transport operations in Africa?How can we ultimately ensure drone transport is more cost-effective for public health supply chains?What can stakeholders do on the supply and demand side to increase adoption of drone transport across sectors, beyond just public health?To hear Prashant and Olivier’s thoughts on these issues, and much more, tune into the podcast now.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about VillageReach: https://www.villagereach.org/Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- Navigating Logistics Disruptions with Advanced Technology and Automated Collaboration: https://bit.ly/42KfZazWEBINAR- Exploring Rebate Strategies in Supply Chain Partnerships: https://bit.ly/48KmfAvWEBINAR- Building an Antifragile Supply Chain: Dr. Schär’s Climb to Inventory Excellence: https://bit.ly/3Pc7wanThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-leafership-africa-drones-key-broadening-access-healthcare-africa-1247

Host Scott W. Luton adapts his weekly Midweek Market Rundown from social media into today's Monday Market Rundown podcast episode! Listen in as Scott shares industry news, data, and factoids in today's episode. Learn more about what's new in automotive manufacturing, how Walmart's efforts in making their eCommerce business more efficient are going, what a 40% increase in permits for single family homes means for the housing market, the astronomical price tag the banking industry and others are facing as they face upgrading outdated tech infrastructure, and so much more!Be sure to follow Scott Luton on LinkedIn and Twitter to catch i=his normal Mid-week Market Rundown!Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- Navigating Logistics Disruptions with Advanced Technology and Automated Collaboration: https://bit.ly/42KfZazWEBINAR- Exploring Rebate Strategies in Supply Chain Partnerships: https://bit.ly/48KmfAvWEBINAR- Building an Antifragile Supply Chain: Dr. Schär’s Climb to Inventory Excellence: https://bit.ly/3Pc7wanThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/monday-market-rundown-1246