The Buzz: Supply Chain Resilience in a Shifting Landscape

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 Marcia Williams welcome special guest Taylor Jackson, President and CEO of The Maritime Association of South Carolina, who discusses the potential impact of the ILA-USMX stalemate. Listen in as they discuss: The need for automation and better wages as a potentially crippling port strike looms NASA’s supply chain challenges Ongoing shifts in retail sourcing practices Halloween spending and the growing significant economic impact of the holiday   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Marcia Williams and produced by Amanda Luton.     Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/WUJkWG4jRHo Connect with Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-jackson-77ba7251/ Learn more about The Maritime Association of South Carolina: https://maritimesc.org Most Recent Edition of With That Said: https://bit.ly/4defNnr LogiCon24- Reimagine Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/3AZf2Be NASA Supply Chain Issues: https://bit.ly/4djTSeL Retailers embrace new sourcing practices: https://bit.ly/4eyG6FQ The…

In today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we discuss evolving dynamics within the supply chain job market, particularly in light of recent tariff implications and the pressing need for skilled professionals. Welcome to The Buzz! Hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter also welcome special guest Katie Date, SVP of Industry Relations & Strategic Initiatives at Manifest, to discuss the upcoming Manifest 2026 conference and all the top news and recent developments in supply chain and logistics, including: The evolving job market within the supply chain sector The health of the manufacturing industry The increasing integration of artificial intelligence in operational processes How businesses are adapting to tariffs and market fluctuations, with insights drawn from a recent survey that highlights the creation of new job roles in response to these changes The importance of sharing knowledge and best practices Join us for invaluable insights and actionable strategies to navigate the current and future landscape of supply chain leadership.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Reuter, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch NOW on YouTube With…