Supply chain planning is undergoing a profound shift in a landscape shaped by rising geopolitical pressure, accelerating disruption cycles, and unprecedented investment in AI. Organizations are being pushed to deliver growth while navigating higher volatility, tighter margins, and increased expectations for speed and adaptability.
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Survey Results: 2025 Trends and Attitudes Report in Supply Chain and Sustainability
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton and special guest co-host Maria Villablanca welcome Dr. Dinesh Davè, Professor & Director of Supply Chain Management at Appalachian State University, and Evan Junker, Chief Growth Officer at SPARQ360, to unpack insights from the 2025 Supply Chain Trends and Attitudes Report.
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…
2025 Supply Chain Outlook: Preparing for Economic and Commercial Shifts
With economic changes on the horizon, the 2025 supply chain must be ready to adapt to commercial and economic trends that will shape—and sometimes steer—the industry. While certain disruptions are inevitable, businesses can still…
Pedaling to Profit: Trek’s Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Success Story
Discover how Trek, a global leader in the bicycle industry, transitioned from B2B-only shipments to launching a direct-to-consumer (DTC) initiative, propelling their business to new heights…
Profitable Manufacturing Unveiled: Crafting a Winning S&OP Strategy
The manufacturing sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by fluctuating market demands, technological advancements, and the need for…
Podcasting Pioneer to Wavland CEO: Jason Hoch’s Saga of Success
Starting a company is simultaneously incredibly hard work and a joy for most people who set out to do so. On today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we welcome back…
The NOW Generation: Unique Insight Into the World of a Trainee Pilot
The aviation industry is at the precipice of a major pilot shortage globally. Some data analysts predict that there will be a shortfall of almost 80,000 by 2032, with the US Air Force…
The Supply Chain Buzz for January 22nd with Scott W. Luton and Greg White
In this week’s episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White discuss some of the top news stories and trends in supply chain and industry today. Listen in and learn more about…
Supply Chain Buzz 2024 Kickoff: Red Sea Tensions, Manufacturing Contractions, and Beer Challenges
Welcome to 2024! In this first Buzz of the new year, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White discuss some of the top news stories and trends in supply chain and industry today…
Unlocking Africa’s Supply Chain Potential: Highlights from the SAPICS 2023 Conference in Cape Town, Part 3
With 54 different countries, different cultures, and great diversity, the continent of Africa certainly faces its own unique set of challenges on the global supply chain stage…
3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond
Parcel shipping has been turbulent, and changes aren’t done. Logistics Intelligence software-provider Sifted will share how parcel shippers can use their shipping data to assess the health of their operations, set achievable goals, and execute on them. Shippers that do this can build more profitable and resilient parcel operations for 2023 and beyond.