In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love celebrate Manufacturing Day 2025 with special guest Danny Gonzales, Founder and CEO of IndustrialSage and Optimum Productions. Together, they explore how manufacturing has evolved from being seen as dirty or outdated into a modern, tech-driven industry that fuels global economies and everyday life. Danny shares the vision behind American Makers, his new documentary series that spotlights the people and stories powering America’s manufacturing future. He talks about how storytelling helps shift perceptions, inspire future talent, and show the impact of manufacturing on communities across the country. Together, they explore workforce challenges, reshoring trends, energy access, and how meaning and purpose can help address labor shortages. This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love, 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: Connect with Danny Gonzales Learn more about Industrial Sage Watch Industrial Sage on YouTube Check out National Supply Chain Day 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…

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton welcomes special guest Abe Eshkenazi, CEO of the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), to discuss the reinvention of ASCM’s annual supply chain event, now rebranded as CHAINge North America 2025. Scheduled for September 9th and 10th in Columbus, Ohio, CHAINge North America 2025 aims to provide supply chain leaders with opportunities to gather critical market intelligence and learn strategies to tackle both existing and emerging challenges. Listen in as Scott and Abe discuss the importance of collaboration, technology, and talent development in navigating the current dynamic supply chain landscape, key insights from the 2025 ASCM Supply Chain Salary and Career Report, and highlight significant gains in supply chain compensation and the increasing recognition of supply chain professionals’ roles. Tune in for an episode that underscores the value of human interaction and relationship-building in addressing the complex challenges faced by supply chain professionals today.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, 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: Register now for CHAINge 2025 (Use code SCN200 for $200 off)…