As strategic forces push manufacturing back to America, one obstacle threatens progress: finding the right people with the right skills. Before new factories can produce anything, they must be built—requiring a new generation of skilled tradespeople such as electricians, welders, and technicians. And once these modern facilities are operational, companies report an unexpected challenge: the biggest talent gaps aren’t just technical, but also in core soft skills like leadership, critical thinking, and communication.
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A Sitdown with Legendary Supply Chain Storyteller Dave Nemo
As the trucking industry continues to evolve, drivers and industry leaders must stay ahead of technological advancements and trends to remain competitive. With a history spanning over 50 years, Dave Nemo, a legendary radio host and current on-air host at Radio Nemo, has dedicated his career to engaging and educating truckers about the industry’s most pressing issues. His career has navigated through the transition from AM radio to satellite and now streaming, providing content that is purpose-built for professional drivers.
Key Elements to Optimizing Supply Chain Leadership for 2026 and Beyond
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton is joined by Paul Brooks, founder of Go Further Consulting, and Dave Food, Chief Strategy Officer at Prophetic Technology, to explore the evolving demands of supply chain leadership in today’s global economy. They discuss how the role has become more visible since the COVID-19 pandemic, why leadership fundamentals like judgment, communication, and resilience remain constant, and how AI and technology are reshaping the way leaders think and operate.
The Buzz: Automation, Tariffs, & Holiday Spending
Today we’re diving into the multifaceted world of supply chain dynamics, emphasizing the critical importance of effective leadership amidst the ever-evolving challenges within the industry. Welcome to The Buzz powered by AutoScheduler!
The Buzz: Women in Supply Chain Awards
In today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we present an incisive exploration of the current landscape within the global supply chain sector, focusing particularly on the essential role of leadership in navigating prevailing challenges. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by EasyPost!!
Transforming Operations: Flowers Foods Unveils Its Digital Supply Chain Revolution
Join us for an illuminating webinar that focuses on Flowers Foods’ groundbreaking steps in transforming its supply chain through cutting-edge technologies. Headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia, Flowers Foods is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods, operating 47 bakeries and…
The Buzz for July 12th, Digital Transformers Edition, featuring Brandi Boatner: Decoding Digital
In this week’s special Digital Transformers edition of The Buzz, host Kevin L. Jackson welcomes Brandi Boatner, Manager, Digital & Advocacy Communications at IBM to the show…
Revolutionizing Communication: Unleashing the Power of Purpose with Sam Horn, Part 2
In the second part of a dynamic two-part interview on Logistics with Purpose, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter are joined by the captivating Sam Horn…
Revolutionizing Communication: Unleashing the Power of Purpose with Sam Horn, Part 1
Sam Horn is on a mission to help people create quality communications that add value for all involved. Are you ready to join her and embrace positive change?
Harnessing Rail Infrastructure, Circular Supply Chain, and AI Technology: Highlights from the SAPICS 2023 Conference in Cape Town, Part 2
In this special episode of Supply Chain Now, we continue coverage from the annual SAPICS 2023 Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, as host Scott Luton interviews the best and brightest…
Don’t Take Anyone’s Advice with Mathilde Collin
If you are a knowledge worker, chances are you manage most of your life and communications through email. And while collaboration platforms have come a long way, email always seems to stay the same. Most workers accept its limitations because they don’t believe there is a better way. But what if there were? Mathilde Collin is the…
Corporate Involvement in Ukraine in the Era of ESG
In this first Dial P audio podcast, Kelly Barner takes the newspaper dominating conflict in Ukraine and looks at the active role some companies and leaders from private industry have played so far. While companies have gotten involved in armed conflicts before, it has usually been indirect – as suppliers to the government or respondents to official orders and sanctions…