In today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we discuss the imperative of leveraging innovation within the supply chain sector, particularly as it pertains to advancements in warehouse automation. Welcome to The Buzz! Today, hosts Scott Luton and Allison Giddens welcome special guest Kait Peterson, VP of Marketing for Locus Robotics, to the show. Listen as they discuss: The fascinating intersection of robotics and artificial intelligence, which is profoundly shaping the grocery fulfillment landscape Pressing industry challenges, including labor shortages and the necessity for businesses to adopt flexible operational strategies to navigate the tumultuous market environment The importance of leadership within the supply chain domain, and the necessity of cultivating authentic connections in leadership roles Supply chain sustainability, spotlighting Mars’ innovative approaches to cocoa cultivation through gene editing A holistic view of supply chain management that integrates technological innovation with ethical considerations and environmental stewardship Join us for a wealth of insights into the future of supply chain management, underscoring the criticality of adaptability and technological integration in achieving sustained success.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Allison Giddens, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the…

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, host Scott Luton introduces new Supply Chain co-host Kim Reuter to the show. Together they discuss: A delay in the $5B Rivian Plan in Georgia How consumer prices continue to rise The Taylor Swift economic impact Assessing supply chain risk at Zara Software that enables seafood tracing from catch to sale