The Buzz: Seasonal Trends and Supply Chain Dynamics
Join us for this week’s episode of The Buzz, as we dive deep into the current landscape of supply chain planning, shedding light on critical shifts in manufacturing and the impacts of mergers and acquisitions
Hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa welcome special guest Dr. Madhav Durbha from RELAX Solutions to the show, and they discuss the key insights from the recent Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit, emphasizing the importance of aligning AI advancements with practical business problems.
Listen in as their conversation also includes:
- The evolving Halloween supply chain
- Challenges of data quality and user adoption in supply chain technologies
- A focus on culture in successful acquisitions
- And much more
Join the discussion as they uncover the dynamics shaping global supply chains today, from candy sales to corporate strategies.
This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa, 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: https://youtube.com/live/LeWEvAYQ5vU
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Connect with Madhav: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhav-durbha-460a3/
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Learn more about RELEX: relexsolutions.com
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“With That Said” from weekend: https://bit.ly/48vSHrJ
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U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/scn-us-bank
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The Not-So-Mysterious Halloween Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/3Utd1UL
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More US-based companies to shift supply chain operations into Americas: https://bit.ly/3A6rhfr
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Supply Chain Investments are a Major Portion of Total VC Investments: https://bit.ly/3Ylo6IF
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RELEX NEXT Online Event, November 14th: https://bit.ly/3NFl65b
- Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about
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