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, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! In this week’s episode of The Buzz, host Scott Luton welcomes Tandreia Bellamy back to Supply Chain Now, now as an official Supply Chain Now co-host! Together they discuss: How the Red Sea attacks are affecting all kinds of supply chains- including teddy bears! Closing the warehouse labor gap How the manufacturing industry is working to interest high schoolers What is causing huge headaches for the world’s biggest chip suppliers Key takeaways from MODEX

It’s that time again – time to look at the U.S. Bank’s most recent Freight Payment Index! In this episode, Bobby Holland from U.S. Bank and Tevon Taylor from Pegasus Logistics Group join our hosts Scott W. Luton and Kim Reuter to sink their teeth into the data. These four provide an authoritative analysis on domestic freight movements and strategic guidance for navigating the fluctuating supply chain landscape. As you listen, you’ll learn about the impacts of economic factors on freight spend and shipment volumes, regional trends in the logistics industry, and predictions for future market conditions. Tune in for practical advice and expert insights to help optimize your freight management decisions and prepare for the challenges ahead in the transportation industry.