The supply chain landscape continues to shift at record speed, and on today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter unpack the leadership decisions, technology investments, and strategic partnerships shaping what’s next for global supply chains. From the evolving relationship between Amazon and UPS to the growing influence of AI in procurement, this episode cuts through the noise to focus on what’s practical, scalable, and impactful. Welcome to The Buzz powered by EPG! Scott and Kim dive into the biggest stories influencing supply chain strategy today, with help from special guest Scott McFee, CEO of SpendHQ. Together, they discuss: How Amazon’s expanding logistics footprint is reshaping UPS’s operations and long-term strategy Why leadership turnover is creating disruption across supply chains, according to new Gartner research What Oracle’s latest findings reveal about AI’s real impact on procurement productivity How SpendHQ’s investment in Sligo AI is unlocking smarter, data-driven purchasing decisions – Lessons from Cowart Seafood’s digital transformation – and what legacy businesses can learn from it How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s leadership principles still apply to today’s supply chain leaders This episode offers timely insights for executives navigating change, technology adoption, and organizational resilience – with…

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Karin Bursa welcomes a powerhouse panel of women supply chain leaders who are rewriting the rules in today’s “never normal” world. Joining the discussion are Stephanie Beal, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Hasbro; Tamera Fenske, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Kimberly-Clark; Eliza Simeonova, Vice President of Global Supply for Mars Pet Nutrition; Whitney Shlesinger, Vice President of Global Planning and Logistics at McCormick; and Sylvia Wilks, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Lamb Weston. Together, they share defining moments that shaped their careers, from early plant leadership to global transformation initiatives. They explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping supply chain performance: driving operational discipline, improving demand planning, enhancing knowledge management, and freeing teams to focus on creative, strategic work. The panel also reflects on the importance of clean data, talent development, and building integrated value chains that deliver measurable business results. Looking back, each leader offers advice to their younger selves, highlighting the power of mentorship, confidence, and learning from failure while encouraging the next generation to own their careers and pay it forward.   This episode is hosted by Karin Bursa, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton.  …