Zero Waste, Clean Water & Millions Fed: A Look at CHEP’s Impact Across Africa

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, hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr welcome guest Luis Roman, the Vice President of Johnson & Johnson MedTech Supply Chain, to the show. Together they discuss: How supplier collaboration is key to Johnson & Johnson’s climate push Manufacturing entering a ‘deeper slowdown period’ ahead of election 5 Supply Chain Concerns to Watch in Late 2024 How Johnson & Johnson MedTech is empowering business units and prioritizing sustainability Advice for professionals in anticipating and preparing for disruptions in the supply chain     This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Jake Barr, and produced by Amanda Luton and Katherine Hintz.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch this episode NOW on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n91RrSi9ljc Check out the episode transcript here: https://bit.ly/3SCykSP Recent edition of With That Said: https://bit.ly/3Ab1yCh OMNIA Partners- Spend Visibility: From Analysis to Action: https://bit.ly/3LdMgyS…

Security in manufacturing has become a critical concern as production systems become more digitized and interconnected. As this digitization advances, improving cybersecurity preparedness is vital to safeguarding operations and staying ahead of emerging threats. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by Microsoft, hosts Scott W. Luton and Kevin L. Jackson are joined by Thomas Marr, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Lockheed Martin. They discuss the critical intersection of cybersecurity, manufacturing, and the aviation industry. Thomas shares his expertise on how the rapid pace of digital transformation—fueled by innovations such as AI, machine learning, and cloud computing—has reshaped the cybersecurity landscape. The conversation covers the unique challenges of protecting operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems in manufacturing, while providing valuable insights into the growing importance of supply chain security across the aviation sector. Tune in to learn how cybersecurity professionals like Thomas are navigating the ever-evolving threat landscape in manufacturing, applying continuous learning to stay ahead of bad actors, and ensuring the safety of both military and civilian aerospace operations.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson, and produced by Amanda Luton.     Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great…