Operating conditions in advanced manufacturing are changing fast as organizations push to modernize operations while navigating quality requirements, long lead times, and increasingly complex supply chains. As leaders look to apply AI across the physical world, many discover that technology alone is not enough. Success depends on strong operating fundamentals, clean master data, and a culture that aligns teams around execution, accountability, and continuous improvement. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton is joined by special guest host Wiley Jones to kick off a new 2026 series, Enterprise Unleashed, powered by the DOSS team. Together, they sit down with Garuth Acharya, investor at 8090 Industries and former operator with experience across GE, SpaceX, and Blue Origin, to explore what it really takes to build AI ready operations in advanced manufacturing. The conversation examines why AI initiatives often fail in industrial environments when data hygiene is weak, and why clean, correct, actionable data and disciplined master data practices are foundational to any successful transformation. The discussion also emphasizes practical ways AI can unlock value, from accelerating work instructions to improving shortage detection, surfacing procurement anomalies, and strengthening quality feedback loops. The panel returns to the human side of transformation:…

Supply Chain gets spooky today as we delve into the Halloween supply chain and holiday toy logistics challenges. Welcome to The Buzz powered by AutoScheduler! Hosts Scott Luton and Marty Parker welcome special guest Don Hicks, Founder & CEO of Optilogic to the show to discuss: The complexities of supply chain leadership Holiday toy logistics and Halloween supply chain dynamics The necessity for businesses to conduct stress tests and scenario modeling, particularly in light of recent disruptions and uncertainties in the global marketplace Valuable insights into the evolution of supply chain design, advocating for a mindset shift among leaders to embrace both planning and design as critical components of effective supply chain management Join us as we underscore the importance of adaptability and forward-thinking in a landscape characterized by rapid change and unpredictability, and reflect on effective supply chain practices and strategies as we go into the holiday season and beyond. This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Marty Parker, 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: Learn more about AutoScheduler With That Said Mattel’s disappointing Q3 Have tariffs…