On this episode of Supply Chain Now, we explore how global events are rippling through supply chains, from escalating geopolitical tensions and military strikes on Iran to continued tariff uncertainty and shifting consumer behavior. These developments are raising important questions about preparedness, resilience, and how leaders can stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment. Join hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr as they unpack the latest developments impacting global commerce. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by Altium!
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The Buzz: Decision Velocity, ISO 25500 & the AI-Driven Supply Chain Reset
On this episode of The Buzz, we tackle a word that might define 2026 for supply chain leaders: velocity. Not just speed for speed’s sake, but smarter, faster, more confident decision-making in a world shaped by tariff volatility, regulatory shifts, and rapidly advancing AI. With insights from industry veterans Paul Noble and Nick Dippolito, we unpack what it really takes to lead through uncertainty. Grab your coffee and settle in – welcome to The Buzz, powered by EasyPost!
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.
The Buzz: Truck Driver Appreciation Week
In today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we discuss the critical role of truck drivers in the supply chain, representing nearly 73% of freight delivery in the United States, as we celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by EasyPost!
TEKTOK Crossover: Ready to Turn Your CFO into a Supply Chain Cheerleader?
As the threat of an economic downturn looms, it’s time to discuss why NOW is the right time to turn your CFO into a Supply Chain Cheerleader. CFOs strongly believe that good supply chain performance is vital to achieving financial growth. However, most CFOs view supply chains as a tremendous cost of doing business and…
Ready to Turn Your CFO into a Supply Chain Cheerleader?
As the threat of an economic downturn looms, it’s time to discuss why NOW is the right time to turn your CFO into a Supply Chain Cheerleader. CFOs strongly believe that good supply chain performance is vital to achieving financial growth. However, most CFOs view supply chains as a tremendous cost of doing business and…
Tapping Into The Winning Link with Billy Ray Taylor
You have a great product. You have top-notch talent. You have a process that’s been carefully mapped out. So, what’s missing? Join us to hear from executive speaker and leadership authority Billy Ray Taylor. In his groundbreaking guide, The Winning Link, Bill Ray Taylor outlines a proven process to define, align, and execute strategy…
TEKTOK Crossover: What You Missed at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2022
The expectations around the VALUE supply chains deliver are accelerating despite ongoing volatility, disruption, and gridlock. We are all grappling with the impacts of the pandemic, global conflict, climate change, shifting channel, and product mixes as well as constraints on available talent. As supply chain leaders, we must be prepared to navigate uncertainty…
What You Missed at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2022
The expectations around the VALUE supply chains deliver are accelerating despite ongoing volatility, disruption, and gridlock. We are all grappling with the impacts of the pandemic, global conflict, climate change, shifting channel, and product mixes as well as constraints on available talent. As supply chain leaders, we must be prepared to navigate uncertainty…
Pump Up the Volume on Supply Chain Tech with Greg White
Ever wonder how Greg White knows about so many different supply chain technology companies? Well, Greg has walked the walk and can talk the talk. As a technology company founder himself, Greg has a unique perspective on what it takes to be successful in today’s HOT Supply Chain Tech market. Listen in as Greg highlights a few of his favorite…