The Buzz: The Evolution of AI in Supply Chain Management

The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! In this week’s episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa delve into the critical issues and opportunities in global supply chain management. Together they discuss: The potential impact of a looming strike by the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) The importance of AI in supply chain optimization, with 99% of CEOs considering its implementation The declining focus on sustainability among CEOs, despite increasing consumer demand for environmentally friendly products Iconic trucking moments in media, celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa and produced by Amanda Luton and Katherine Hintz.     Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/7DmjFgXgNqU Most recent edition of WTS: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/thank-trucker-supply-chain-now-gae4e/ Top 10- Supply Chain Optimization Strategies: https://bit.ly/4d2BmHy CEOs: Our Supply Chains Have a resiliency problem: https://bit.ly/47xFUom Sustainability is…

Passionate young minds are what will determine the future of the supply chain industry. Join host Scott W. Luton in this episode of the “NOW Generation” series on Supply Chain Now, as he engages with Professor Jake Dean and students Hailey Mehta and Peter Freye from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management. Hailey Mehta and Peter Freye share their inspiring journeys into the field, emphasizing the creative, people-focused aspects of supply chain management that captivated their interest. From the adventures and opportunities of student life to the challenges and possibilities of modern supply chains, listen as they look to the future and explore a shared love for simple yet impactful solutions in global supply chain. Learn from their fresh perspectives and new ideas through this discussion of early passions for supply chain management and grit beyond graduation.     This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, and produced by Amanda Luton.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch this episode NOW on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ib3Lf7igJ80 Check out the episode transcript here: https://bit.ly/3ynilkV Connect with Jake: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakejdean/ Connect with Hailey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-mehta/ Connect with Peter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-freye Learn more…