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 and co-host Billy Taylor welcome special guest, CEO & President of World Emblem, Randy Carr, to the show. Together they discuss:An update on the status of manufacturing growth in the USHow the Biden administration is embracing onshoringCarr's own experience with nearshoring with his company, World EmblemAnd so much more!Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about World Emblem: https://www.worldemblem.com/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 Billy Taylor. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-1245

Everybody's favorite socks come with quite the impact. Operating from a one-purchased, one-donated model, Bombas has made 50 million donations to homeless shelters since their start in 2013. They've also got 3,500 giving partners across the U.S - and another 4,000 on the waitlist. So who better to give pointers on how to get up and running with charitable giving than Bombas VP of Community and Giving Kelly Cobb? As we look forward to the 100th episode of Logistics with Purpose, tune into this crossover episode and learn more about the Bombas mission and how it has evolved - and stay for the invaluable best practices that can help you activate your company's charitable purpose.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- Data-Driven Decision Making in Logistics: https://bit.ly/49lt102WEBINAR- Navigating Logistics Disruptions with Advanced Technology and Automated Collaboration: https://bit.ly/42KfZazThis episode is hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/logistics-purpose-crossover-4-tips-growing-charitable-hive-bombas-1244

Allen Jacques knows a thing or two about the world of life sciences and the various nuances that characterize the medical and pharmaceutical supply chains. Today, he serves as a Thought Leader at Kinaxis, a cloud-powered supply chain insight platform which combines human intelligence with AI and concurrent planning to help companies plan for the future, monitor risks and opportunities, and keep up with the speed of change.In this episode, sponsored by Microsoft, Allen sits down with hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson to offer his take on a range of trends, issues, opportunities, and challenges relating to supply chains, drawing on his experience from the biopharma world.Listen in and learn more about the complexities of the pharmaceutical industry- including manufacturing challenges, regulatory constraints, and how these contribute to lengthy lead times- and how technology is helping supply chain professionals within the sector. Allen highlights the evolution of various digital and AI-powered solutions in improving supply chain transparency and efficiency, and the value of data-driven decision-making, and also offers some sage advice for those seeking to advance their careers and develop leadership credentials.Want to hear what else Allen has to say? Tune into the full discussion now!Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- Data-Driven Decision Making in Logistics: https://bit.ly/49lt102WEBINAR- Navigating Logistics Disruptions with Advanced Technology and Automated Collaboration: https://bit.ly/42KfZazThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/navigating-complexity-pharmaceutical-supply-chain-1243

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 special episode of The Buzz, host Scott Luton and guest host Kristi Porter with Vector Global Logistics and Logistics with Purpose welcome three very special guests: Yaroslav Hnatusko with Restore Ukraine, Oksana Butrameeva with Mama Plant a Tree, and Vicki Bachmann with MATTER.Listen in and learn more about the incredible work our guests are doing to contribute to humanitarian efforts and aid to Ukraine, and how you can embody our mission, 'Deeds, not words,' dig in, and help.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Restore Ukraine: https://restore-ukraine.org/Learn more about Mama Plant a Tree: https://www.mamaplantatree.com/Learn more about MATTER: https://www.matter.ngo/Get involved! Check out Leveraging Logistics & Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/Check out Logistics with Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purpose/Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- Data-Driven Decision Making in Logistics: https://bit.ly/49lt102WEBINAR- Navigating Logistics Disruptions with Advanced Technology and Automated Collaboration: https://bit.ly/42KfZazThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-update-humanitarian-aid-ukraine-1242

Never has such a bright spotlight been shone on the supply chain as a vital strategic component of business success. The industry is undergoing significant transformation across several key areas, from digitalization to sustainability and building resiliency.Sitting down with John Wharff, Senior Sales Engineering Manager at EasyPost, we walk through five critical aspects that organizations must focus on addressing, solving, and optimizing to futureproof their supply chain strategies in 2024 and beyond.1. Sustainability: Sustainability is no longer a competitive advantage, but an expectation. So, how can companies most successfully embrace sustainable supply chain practices?2. Returns: According to the National Retail Federation, returns for 2023 totaled 743 billion. So, how can companies make the returns process more efficient and cost effective?3. Reliability: How can we best improve the performance and reliability of our supply chains, and what performance standards and metrics are both realistic and achievable?4. Data: How we can access, translate, and use data, not just for better visibility, but to also empower teams with the ability to make more informed decisions?5. Omnichannel: How important is omnichannel fulfilment, and how can approaches be optimized to cut costs, improve the customer experience, and improve operational understanding?Check out the full conversation with John Wharff for insight into each of these trends and more as we uncover the key blind spots, challenges, innovations, and opportunities.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about EasyPost: www.easypost.comLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- Data-Driven Decision Making in Logistics: https://bit.ly/49lt102WEBINAR- Navigating Logistics Disruptions with Advanced Technology and Automated Collaboration: https://bit.ly/42KfZazThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/shipping-logistics-1241

Discussing Gartner's top tech trends for 2024, topics include sustainable technology in supply chains, democratizing AI for all, and leveraging technology to retain top talent. Learn how these trends are reshaping the future of supply chains.

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, hosts Scott Luton and Allison Giddens discuss some of the top news stories and trends in supply chain and industry today. Listen in and learn more about:Frontline workers and the burden they bearThe allegations that management at Boeing have been placing priorities on speed of production and profits over safety and qualityThe report that sources within US intelligence are saying that Russia is attempting to build a nuclear space weapon to take out satellites that area critical to our modern way of lifeThe intersection of supply chain, greater industry, global trade shifts and politics- and Mexico becoming the US' top trading partner recentlyAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com2023 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkRecent edition of “With That Said”: https://bit.ly/3UJYJAjWEBINAR- Data-Driven Decision Making in Logistics: https://bit.ly/49lt102WEBINAR- Navigating Logistics Disruptions with Advanced Technology and Automated Collaboration: https://bit.ly/42KfZazThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Allison Giddens. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-1239

How is data helping to transform the supply chains connecting the dots in the African healthcare market? How are technology providers and analytics specialists working with medical and development to bring cutting-edge capabilities to the frontline where it is needed most?Joining us on this episode of the podcast are two experts with their ears to the ground.Director of VillageReach’s Global Technical Team and experienced health supply chain expert Tapiwa Mukwashi is our first guest. On a day-to-day basis, Tapiwa ensures VillageReach’s various teams across Sub-Saharan Africa have the technical assistance they need to do their jobs, working closely with vendors such as data analytics company Kapsule to do just that. David Chen, Kapsule’s Co-CEO and Co-Founder, also joins us to explain how.During the conversation, the duo highlight the progress made but emphasize the need for more mature modeling and professionalization of the supply chain to better underpin African healthcare networks. Here, the importance of skills, infrastructure, and technology to improve efficiency and visibility, especially at the last mile delivery level, are emphasized. The discussion also underscores the need for solutions tailored to the unique contexts of public health supply chains in Africa, focusing on the problem, building trust, and strategic implementation.It is a highly complex and nuanced landscape to navigate, and several key strands emerge during the podcast:· Building trust and collaboration among like-minded stakeholders to drive innovation in public health supply chains.· Identifying and addressing root problems rather than focusing solely on outcomes.· The role of optimism and perseverance in overcoming entrepreneurial challenges.To hear more from Tapiwa and David, tune in to the full conversation now.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Village Reach: https://www.villagereach.org/Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- Achieving the Next-Gen Control Tower in 2024: Lessons Learned from the High-Tech Industry: https://bit.ly/3Syzrn1WEBINAR- Data Driven Decision Making in Logistics: https://bit.ly/49lt102This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-leadership-across-africa-using-innovation-transform-african-healthcare-supply-chains-1238

Join Patrick Leblond and Derek Heer from GAF as they discuss warehouse optimization, collaboration with Vector for visibility, combating theft in supply chain, and emphasizing employee loyalty at GAF. They share insights on maximizing value through technology, addressing industry challenges, and the importance of partnership and transparency in business.

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 Digital Transformers edition of the Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson discussed some of the top news stories and trends in supply chain and digital transformation today. Listen in and learn more about:Mattel's milestone yearHow to drive ROI in your digital transformationSam Altman, the OpenAI CEO, and his elephant hunt as he looks to raise between 5 and 7 TRILLION dollarsThe answer to the age-old question: what do we need all of these super chips for anyway?And more!Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- Inflation & SMBs: Unlocking Cash Tied up in Inventory:  https://bit.ly/48BIUzNWEBINAR- Achieving the Next-Gen Control Tower in 2024: Lessons Learned from the High-Tech Industry: https://bit.ly/3Syzrn1WEBINAR- Data Driven Decision Making in Logistics: https://bit.ly/49lt102This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-digital-transformers-1236