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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. 

 

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