Key Takeaways from Gartner 2025

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Scott DeGroot are joined by Brittany Caskey, Chief Commercial Officer – Logistics at DP World Americas, and Carla Montenegro, Vice President of Commercial Freight Forwarding, for a timely and powerful discussion on the new era of integrated supply chain strategy. Together, they explore how agility, visibility, and infrastructure are redefining logistics in 2025, and why DP World’s end-to-end model is giving companies a serious edge. From flexible freight planning to nearshoring in the Dominican Republic, Brittany and Carla unpack real-world examples of how supply chain leaders are protecting margins, shortening lead times, and mitigating disruption. You’ll hear why warehousing is no longer just fixed infrastructure, how free trade zones offer capital efficiency, and how DP World’s investments are helping brands plan ahead instead of react.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Scott DeGroot, 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: Watch NOW on YouTube Connect with Brittany Caskey Connect with Carla Montenegro “Nearshoring Unlocked: Strategic Solutions for Supply Chain Resilience in the Americas” “Trade in Transition:…

Ever wondered how supply chains are gearing up for the future in a world driven by technology and sustainability? In this episode, host Scott W. Luton sits down with Dr. Dinesh Davè, Director and Professor of Supply Chain Management at Appalachian State University, and Evan Junker, Chief Growth Officer at SPARQ360, to explore the cutting-edge trends shaping supply chain management today. They dive deep into the findings from the 2024 Supply Chain Trends and Attitudes Report, revealing how companies are prioritizing investments in AI, predictive analytics, and supply chain visibility platforms to stay ahead. Listeners will gain insights into the critical factors driving supply chain decisions, from customer demands to regulatory compliance, and how collaboration across supply chain is becoming more essential than ever. Plus, learn about the strategies companies are using to close the sustainability investment gap and the role of younger, tech-savvy talent in shaping the future of supply chains.     This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, and produced by Amanda Luton and Katherine Hintz.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch this episode NOW on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X8_kZ4qbUV0 Check out the episode transcript here: https://bit.ly/4e04Sia…