Here is a diagnostic question I use with supply chain leaders: when disruption hits, do your teams spend most of their time debating the data, debating the scenarios, debating the plan, or debating the decision? Or all of the above?
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2026 Is the Year of No Excuses: Why Calmer Conditions Could Expose (and Reward) True Commercial Leadership
In a recent conversation, Scott Luton spoke with Mark Gilham, Vice President & Head of Global Advisory at Enable, about what supply chain and commercial leaders should expect from the year ahead. While many annual outlooks attempt to forecast the next major disruption, Gilham offered a different lens: 2026 may become the “year of no excuses.”
The Buzz: Copper & Chemicals, Tariffs & Trade Tensions
Today we dive into the intricate dynamics of supply chain orchestration, drawing a compelling analogy between the orchestration of supply chains and the harmonious and complex performance of a symphony. Welcome to The Buzz!
The Buzz: The Evolving Dynamics of Delivery Services
Join us today as we discuss significant developments in the global supply chain landscape, particularly focusing on the evolving dynamics of delivery services and the implications of recent changes in the United States Postal Service (USPS).
The Buzz: Manufacturing Monday Insights
Join us today as we discuss the current state of the US manufacturing sector, the impact of recent tariff changes, and the importance of contract manufacturing. Welcome to The Buzz!
The Buzz: Unpacking the Impacts of Automotive Tariffs
Join us as we delve into the intricate dynamics of contemporary supply chain challenges, with a particular emphasis on the newly imposed automotive tariffs. Welcome to The Buzz!
The Buzz: Optimizing Customer Experiences in Supply Chain
Join us as we discuss the paramount importance of nurturing relationships within the intricate tapestry of global supply chains, today on The Buzz!
Innovation, Resilience, and Opportunities in Global Supply Chain
Join us as we tackle the imperative role of innovation within the supply chain sector, particularly as organizations endeavor to navigate the complexities of the current global business landscape, today on The Buzz!
The Buzz: Supply Chain Resilience in a Shifting Landscape
In the latest installment of The NOW Generation series on Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton welcomes special co-host Kevin Lawton, founder of the New Warehouse podcast and Adjunct Professor at Rider University, as they dive into the world of supply chain management…
The Buzz: Leadership and Workforce Dynamics in Supply Chain
Embark on an insightful exploration of the top news and prevailing dynamics within the global supply chain in this new episode of The Buzz on Supply Chain Now!
Celebrating Maintenance Professionals: Practice Makes Perfect
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton lauds the indispensable roles of maintenance professionals within both military and civilian contexts, highlighting their critical contributions to operational efficacy.
The Buzz: Modernizing Manufacturing
In the contemporary landscape of supply chain management, the integration of sustainability and digital transformation into modern manufacturing is emerging as a paramount necessity, heralding a new industrial paradigm that embraces resilience and intelligence…