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The Buzz: Exploring the Technologies Transforming Operations Today

Today we’re breaking down the biggest forces reshaping global supply chains and the future of manufacturing, and exploring why companies are shifting from global collaboration to regional, domestic-first strategies—especially across the U.S. manufacturing ecosystem. Welcome to The Buzz!

Building a Bold New Roadmap Forward for the U.S. Manufacturing Industry

Tariffs, trade uncertainty, and shifting energy demands are colliding with rapid advances in AI, medtech, and advanced manufacturing. At the same time, companies are racing to fill hundreds of thousands of open roles, rethink how they attract talent, and modernize permitting and policy frameworks that haven’t kept pace with innovation. The result is a U.S. manufacturing sector on the verge of a new chapter, but only if leaders can unlock the right mix of policy, people, and technology.

4 Ways to Optimize Your Supply Chain Planning in 2026

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.

The Buzz: Why U.S. Imports From China Are Plummeting — and What It Means for 2026

The future of supply chain is accelerating, and on today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Allison Giddens are unpacking the global trends, disruptions, and economic shifts shaping what’s next for leaders everywhere. From declining imports to AI’s growing pains, this episode cuts through the noise to bring clarity to fast-moving industry headlines. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by OMP!

Building Agility in 2026 As Uncertainty Becomes the New Certainty

In a year defined by trade turbulence, rapid innovation, and record levels of uncertainty, global supply chains are being tested like never before. From shifting tariff policies to evolving manufacturing strategies and breakthrough technologies, 2025 has challenged leaders to balance agility with long-term vision.

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.

Elephantech: Redefining PCB Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, presented by Vector Global Logistics and Supply Chain Now, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Satoshi Konagai, Executive Officer at Elephantech, to explore how the company is reshaping the future of sustainable manufacturing.

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?