The Buzz: Looking to Manifest 2025
Hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter discuss key topics and latest trends shaping the global supply landscape in this week’s episode of The Buzz!
Join us as they welcome Pam Simon, EVP of Programming for Manifest, and listen as they discuss:
- The ambitious $1.4 billion nearshoring incentive plan announced by Mexico, aimed at bolstering local manufacturing and creating 1.5 million skilled jobs
- The increasing importance of predictability in supply chain management as companies adapt to evolving market conditions and strive for operational resilience
- The upcoming Manifest 2025 conference, and the significance of networking and collaboration
Tune in for an informative discussion that covers everything from AI in fashion supply chains to the growing M&A activity in the logistics sector, and so much more.
This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Reuter, and produced by Amanda Luton and Trisha Cordes.
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