The Buzz: Embracing Automation in Supply Chain
Join us for this week’s episode of The Buzz, as we delve into the evolving landscape of supply chain management, emphasizing the critical role of automation and technology.
In this episode, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson welcome special guest Nathan Chaney, Founder of Supply Chaney, to discuss:
- Amazon’s latest automated distribution center in Shreveport, Louisiana
- The latest ongoing negotiations between the USMX and ILA, where automation has become a significant sticking point, raising concerns about job security among dock workers
- How blockchain is quietly transforming various industries, including food safety and international trade
- the integration of technology in supply chain education and the need for a balanced curriculum that focuses on core concepts alongside emerging innovations.
- And much more!
Join the conversation as we explore the fundamentals and the future of the supply chain industry.
This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson, and produced by Amanda Luton and Trisha Cordes.
Additional Links & Resources
Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show:
- Watch on YouTube
- Learn more about Supply Chaney
- With That Said
- The Elevate Our Kids fundraiser
- Gartner Announces Rankings of the Top 25 North American Supply Chain Undergraduate and Graduate University Programs for 2024
- Kevin’s Favorite Digital Transformers Episode: Beyond The Hype: How Blockchain Is Quietly Transforming Business
- Solana supply chain attack contained, but users face six-figure losses
- Amazon’s New Robotic Warehouse Will Rely Heavily on Human Workers
- NJ port workers’ contract talks stuck over adding automation as January deadline nears
- Learn more about our hosts
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