Cotopaxi – Democratizing Sustainability

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 this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton welcomes Bill Thorne, Senior Vice President of Communications, Research, and Marketing at the National Retail Federation (NRF) and host of the Retail Gets Real podcast. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of retail, from how customer insights drive innovation to the power of storytelling in shaping brand loyalty. This engaging conversation covers the impact of COVID-19 on retail operations, how agility and speed became key to survival, and why retailers must embrace change to stay competitive. Bill also shares insights from his time at Walmart, lessons from Savannah’s booming port economy, and why successful retailers prioritize community and connection.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, and produced by Amanda Luton, Trisha Cordes, and Joshua Miranda.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch NOW on YouTube Connect with Bill Thorne Learn more about the National Retail Federation Check out Retail Gets Real Learn more about our hosts   Want more Supply Chain Now? We know you can’t get enough Supply Chain Now! Don’t miss a single episode, livestream, or webinar: Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now…