With rapid advancements in technology, manufacturers are revolutionizing their operations to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency, throughput, and productivity. In this episode, sponsored by Microsoft, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson welcome Stefan Schulz, Senior Vice President, Business Supply Chain Quality and Operational Development at 3M to the show, as they explore how industry titans leverage technology to drive manufacturing success, especially for their workforce. Listen in as Stefan, Scott, and Kevin discuss 3M’s global supply chain footprint, the importance data-driven decision making, tools and innovations in manufacturing technology, the use of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, empowering the workforce through engagement and training, and so much more. Tune into this insightful episode to learn how 3M and other manufacturers are leveraging technology to fuel factory success, stay ahead in a competitive global market, and also leave with practical advice for optimizing your own digital transformation journey.

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 Allison Giddens discuss some of the top news stories and trends in supply chain and industry today. Listen in and learn more about: Frontline workers and the burden they bear The allegations that management at Boeing have been placing priorities on speed of production and profits over safety and quality The report that sources within US intelligence are saying that Russia is attempting to build a nuclear space weapon to take out satellites that area critical to our modern way of life The intersection of supply chain, greater industry, global trade shifts and politics- and Mexico becoming the US’ top trading partner recently