Operating conditions for supply chains continue to shift faster than most organizations can plan for. Labor pressures, evolving customer expectations, geopolitical uncertainty, and increasingly complex global networks are forcing leaders to rethink how decisions get made and how teams stay aligned when certainty is no longer guaranteed.
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The Buzz: Supply Chain Predictions for 2026
The future of supply chain is entering a defining chapter, and today, we dig into the signals, shifts, and strategic decisions shaping what’s ahead in 2026. From ongoing trade volatility and labor disruptions to the accelerating role of AI and integrated planning, this episode cuts through the noise to focus on what leaders must prepare for now. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by EPG!
Analysis of the U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index – Q3 2025
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter welcome Bobby Holland, Vice President/Director of Freight Business Analytics at U.S. Bank, and Heather Shilt, Director, Global Logistics at Fortive, to unpack Q3 2025 findings from the U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index, one of the industry’s most referenced trucking indicators, informed by tens of billions in transactions.
Celebrating Manufacturing Day 2025
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love celebrate Manufacturing Day 2025 with special guest Danny Gonzales, Founder and CEO of IndustrialSage and Optimum Productions. Together, they explore how manufacturing has evolved from being seen as dirty or outdated into a modern, tech-driven industry that fuels global economies and everyday life.
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!!
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…
How Ferguson’s Metrics-Driven Strategy Drove an 18% Improvement in Operational Efficiency
Labor management is a good start to understanding operational performance, but productivity metrics alone are inadequate to drive efficiencies and business results at scale. Learn how Ferguson has superpowered their…
Automation ROI: Solving the Top 3 Operational Challenges
Companies are grappling with a multitude of challenges. The most common – labor availability, supply chain variability, and rising customer service expectations…
The Buzz for June 7th with Scott W. Luton and Tandreia Bellamy
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…
Supply Chain Today and Tomorrow with Mike Griswold
Join hosts Scott Luton and Greg White as they welcome Mike Griswold, VP Analyst at Gartner, back for his popular monthly series, Supply Chain Today & Tomorrow…
The Supply Chain Buzz for the Week of October 2nd: Labor Issues and Economic Updates
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week…
Fighting Procrastination Today and Tomorrow with Mike Griswold
Every day of the year is associated with multiple special interest topics. September 6th is National Read a Book Day, Fight Procrastination Day, and…