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Maritime Logistics, Organizational Nimbleness, and Predictions for 2025

 

In this first episode of 2025 here at Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton sits down with Alan Amling, Distinguished Fellow at The University of Tennessee Supply Chain Institute, and Don Maier, Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, for an insightful conversation on navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in the evolving supply chain landscape.

Alan and Don share insights on the competitive dynamics between industry giants like FedEx and UPS, the growing influence of retail logisticians, and the critical role of automation and technology in addressing workforce and operational hurdles. The discussion also explores the geopolitical factors reshaping global supply chains and how businesses can build resilience through strategic planning and innovation.

Tune in for practical takeaways, including how organizations can adapt to shifting customer expectations, leverage collaborative planning, and maintain agility in the face of ongoing disruption.

 

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Amanda Luton. 

 

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