Between them, Alvaro Lopes and Scott Dubin have almost 40 years of experience managing projects that involve complex logistical considerations and nuances. Lopes is a Private Sector Engagement Program & Solution support lead with VillageReach, a non-profit global health innovator that builds responsive primary healthcare systems that deliver health products and services to the most-under-reached. Dubin, meanwhile, serves as a Supply Chain, Private Sector Engagement Advisor with The Global Fund, one of the largest financiers of public health projects in the world. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, as part of the Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa series, the duo reflect on the variables and challenges that define their workloads on a daily basis – as you can imagine, they encounter a tremendous variety of scenarios and stakeholders from many corners of the world. During the conversation, Lopes and Dubin touch on several specific topics. This includes: Coordinating public and private sector stakeholders to ensure health products reach everyone. The importance of human resources and plugging gaps in countries’ supply chain expertise. The role of logistics outsourcing in the public health sphere. What partners can do (government, private, donors, and implementing partners) to make outsourced logistics successful in Africa

Today we delve into pressing cybersecurity issues, recent developments in warehouse demand, and the need for more operational efficiency in the cold chain industry.. Welcome to The Buzz powered by AutoScheduler! Hosts Scott Luton and Tandreia Bellamy welcome special guest Ilya Preston, Co-Founder & CEO of PAXAFE, to discuss: The ongoing tariff challenges and how companies like Lovesac are navigating these through strategic supplier negotiations, production shifts, price adjustments, and cost-cutting measures The warehouse industry, where a resurgence in demand is noted, reflecting broader economic trends The pressing issues surrounding cybersecurity within the supply chain, particularly during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting the alarming trend of declining budgets despite increasing cyber threats The burgeoning cold chain industry and the necessity for orchestration in ensuring operational efficiency Join us as we unpack these pivotal topics and their implications for the future of global supply chains, offering actionable insights for industry professionals. This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Tandreia Bellamy, 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: With That Said Learn more about AutoScheduler.AI SAP Supply Chain Orchestration Lovesac sees ‘strong…