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 Kim Reuter welcomed special guest John DeSarbo, Principal at ZS Associates. Together they discussed top news in business including: The latest inflation updates How retailers are leveraging AI and predictive technologies to better sort orders and understand shopper surges But are business leaders using GenAI all wrong? Is the AI train already losing steam? How impactful IS AI going to be on industry growth? Join us for this and so much more.

From manufacturing data and AI adoption to workforce trends and the evolving role of women in industry, supply chain leaders are navigating a fast-changing landscape. In this episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Karen Betancourt break down the latest global supply chain news and welcome Tracy Hyatt Bosman of Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Company to explore how economic signals, workforce dynamics, and site selection strategies are shaping the future of manufacturing and logistics. Buckle up and join us for this week’s insights and conversations — welcome to The Buzz powered by Project44! This episode dives into the latest developments impacting global supply chains, including new data on U.S. manufacturing performance, the rapid rise of AI in factory operations, and the workforce dynamics influencing site selection and economic development. The conversation also highlights Women’s History Month, explores real-world examples of supply chain and marketing alignment, and examines how emerging technologies and shifting economic signals are reshaping industry strategy. Tune in and learn: What the latest U.S. manufacturing data signals about jobs, tariffs, and production costs How manufacturers are deploying AI to improve productivity, quality, and resilience Why workforce availability and skills remain the biggest factor in manufacturing site selection…