Today we’re diving into the multifaceted dynamics of the global supply chain landscape, emphasizing the pivotal role of leadership and workforce management within this intricate system. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by EasyPost!
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Resilience, Strategy, and Orchestration: Supply Chain Leadership Lessons from NFL Champions
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, for a conversation on the future of supply chains. Mike explains why reverse logistics and returns management are now critical, how AI-powered demand sensing improves agility, and why organizations must treat reverse supply chains with the same discipline as forward ones. He also shares predictions on AI certification in hiring and the risk of losing soft skills as technology takes on a bigger role.
Supply Chain Leadership in the Never Normal: A Power Panel of Women Rewriting the Rules
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Karin Bursa welcomes a powerhouse panel of women supply chain leaders who are rewriting the rules in today’s “never normal” world. Joining the discussion are Stephanie Beal, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Hasbro; Tamera Fenske, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Kimberly-Clark; Eliza Simeonova, Vice President of Global Supply for Mars Pet Nutrition; Whitney Shlesinger, Vice President of Global Planning and Logistics at McCormick; and Sylvia Wilks, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Lamb Weston.
Mastering Data in the AI Explosion Age – Managing the Fuel That Powers Innovation
In today’s AI-fueled world, data isn’t just valuable—it’s mission-critical. But as enterprises race to adopt AI and automation, many are discovering that legacy data practices can’t keep pace. Join us for a compelling conversation with Rosemary DeAragon…
AI, Human Ingenuity, and the Next Era of Supply Chains
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and Tevon Taylor welcome Gaurav Malhotra, Partner and Supply Chain Technology Leader at EY, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming supply chains today and where it’s headed over the next five years.
Tomorrow’s Factory Is Already Here
Join us for an enlightening session with Kevin O’Marah, Co-Founder of Zero100, as we delve into the transformative landscape of modern manufacturing. Where is this critical industry today? And where is it heading?
From Framework to Action: Decision Automation in the Agentic Supply Chain
In this upcoming webinar, Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr welcome Peter Hall, Senior Manager Warehouse Orchestration at PepsiCo and Keith Moore, Chief Executive Officer at AutoScheduler, to the show for a practical conversation about the future state of…
When to Walk Away from Warehouse AI—and When to Go All In
AI is everywhere in the news — but which applications are too good to be true and which ones are actually going to create real value in warehouse operations today?
In Chaos We Create: Bridging the Critical Raw Materials Gap Through Strategic Convergence
As geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty, and technological acceleration converge, access to Critical Raw Materials (CRMs)—the backbone of AI, energy transition, and robotics—faces unprecedented risk.
Supply Chain Orchestration with SAP
Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa alongside SAP thought leaders Richard Howells and David Vallejo for a dynamic conversation on the future of supply chain management. As the supply chain landscape undergoes seismic shifts, this session will explore…
Plug the Leaks: Where You’re Losing Money in Shipping (and How to Fix It)
With tariffs, inflation, and rising operating costs, there’s plenty you can’t control in 2025. But what about the money you’re losing that’s totally fixable?
Adapting to Volatility: Navigating Trade Wars, Supply Chain Disruptions, & AI
Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa as they welcome supply chain expert Nari Viswanathan with Coupa to this webinar, to explore how evolving trade policies, AI, and supply chain innovation are reshaping global commerce.