The Buzz for September 20th
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
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Most recent edition of WTS: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/thank-trucker-supply-chain-now-gae4e/
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Top 10- Supply Chain Optimization Strategies: https://bit.ly/4d2BmHy
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CEOs: Our Supply Chains Have a resiliency problem: https://bit.ly/47xFUom
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Sustainability is Falling on the CEO to-do list. Customers still see it as a priority: https://bit.ly/4dcHxJ4
- Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about
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