This Week in Supply Chain Now: May 18th – 22nd

Whether you’re a seasoned supply chain professional or a newcomer, keeping up with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. One of the most effective ways to do this is by tuning into podcasts that focus on the industry. Here, we introduce three influential podcasts: Supply Chain Now, Logistics with Purpose, and Digital Transformers. Let’s explore each of these supply chain podcasts, covering their topics, episode formats, and why they should be on your must-listen list. Three Supply Chain Podcasts to Keep You Informed We’re spilling the tea on the best supply chain podcasts you need to know. Be sure to check out these three favorites of ours, wherever you get your podcasts. 1. Supply Chain Now Where to listen: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now/ Hosts: Scott Luton and various others Podcast Description We may be a little biased but Supply Chain Now is a leading podcast that provides comprehensive insights into global supply chain performance. Hosted by Scott Luton and his team of industry-veteran co-hosts from companies like Amazon, P&G, and Nordstrom, this podcast covers a wide range of topics, including logistics, transportation, technology, and innovation. Supply Chain Now has been featured in the Apple Podcasts…

The late Steve Jobs demonstrated how to create a podcast using Apple’s audio editing software during a developers conference in 2006. Today, Apple hosts nearly 2.7 million podcasts devoted to everything from AI to zoology. There’s obviously a lot of noise in every industry, including supply chain, and not all supply chain podcasts are the same. Your time is valuable. You should get your supply chain industry insights from proven leaders, not self-proclaimed freight and logistics experts pontificating from their basements. The Power of Supply Chain Podcasts: Standing Out in a Crowded Industry Broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite was known as the most trusted man in America. You’ve got to wonder what he would have thought about the proliferation of social media influencers disseminating “news” on TikTok videos filmed with cellphones and flattering glow lights. Like other smart people with limited time, Cronkite probably would have skipped the fluff and gone for the substance — truly informative programming presented by industry thought leaders. The American people trusted that what newsman Cronkite said was accurate. Listeners of supply chain podcasts deserve the same — accurate, straightforward information delivered by a person who really knows what he or she is talking about. Why…