In a year defined by trade turbulence, rapid innovation, and record levels of uncertainty, global supply chains are being tested like never before. From shifting tariff policies to evolving manufacturing strategies and breakthrough technologies, 2025 has challenged leaders to balance agility with long-term vision. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton sits down with Chris Rogers, Head of Supply Chain Research at S&P Global Market Intelligence, to unpack the current state of global supply chains and what lies ahead. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience across energy, finance, and logistics, Chris shares why agility and data-driven visibility are now critical to global enterprise success. Scott and Chris discuss how organizations are adapting to ongoing trade volatility, the growing importance of supply networks, and the technologies reshaping decision-making, from AI-driven workflows to high-dexterity robotics. They also highlight key insights from the 2026 Supply Chain Outlook, including trade liberalization trends, changes in shipping capacity, and the renewed focus on reshoring.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Download the…

Hablemos sobre la importancia de la diversidad en la educación de Supply Chain. Nuestra host Sofia Rivas conversa con el profesor Gordon Wilmsmeier sobre los retos y oportunidades actuales en la logística, especialmente desde la perspectiva de América Latina y sobre lo fundamental que es enseñar a los estudiantes de este campo a liderar con una visión global por medio de la diversificación de sus experiencias. Profesor Gordon comparte su experiencia académica y profesional entre Colombia, Alemania y la ONU, y destaca la importancia de la educación continua en un sector en constante transformación, con alta volatilidad y alta complejidad. Además, profundizan en el valor de estudiar una maestría en KLU, Kühne Logistics University, explorando sus ventajas prácticas, su enfoque interdisciplinario y el impacto de vivir la logística de cerca, literalmente frente al puerto de Hamburgo.Un episodio lleno de ideas provocadoras y consejos para quienes buscan crecer profesional y académicamente en el fascinante mundo del supply chain.