Demand for golf equipment surged during the global pandemic as more people explored new forms of safe, outdoor activities. PING, a global leader in golf equipment, apparel, and accessories, turned these unexpected events into an opportunity to drive growth and deliver on its promise of innovation and exceptional customer service. Supply chains, like golf, require different approaches based on current conditions and must balance both the long game and short game outcomes. To drive an ace, you need the right visibility, tool, and plan. Join Chris Carter, Director Global Business Planning and Forecasting, PING, and Steve Bostwick, Vice President of Global Supply Chain, PING, along with Matt Hoffman vice president of customer success, John Galt Solutions, and hosts Scott Luton and Greg White with Supply Chain Now, as we explore how PING has transformed their digital supply chain to respond to the shifts in demand and quickly meet the needs of customers around the world.

As strategic forces push manufacturing back to America, one obstacle threatens progress: finding the right people with the right skills. Before new factories can produce anything, they must be built—requiring a new generation of skilled tradespeople such as electricians, welders, and technicians. And once these modern facilities are operational, companies report an unexpected challenge: the biggest talent gaps aren’t just technical, but also in core soft skills like leadership, critical thinking, and communication. Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Allison Giddens as they welcome Alan Amling and Darrell Edwards from the University of Tennessee–Knoxville to explore a practical approach to developing a comprehensive workforce from the ground up. Learn what it truly takes to build, staff, and sustain the next generation of American manufacturing.