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In this new episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack McKinsey Global Institute’s recent report, “The Great Trade Rearrangement.” The discussion explores how rising geopolitical tensions and new tariffs, particularly between the U.S. and China, are reconfiguring global trade flows.

The episode introduces McKinsey’s concept of the "rearrangement ratio", a framework for assessing how easily supply chains can switch sourcing partners. Michael and Jess also walk through four strategic responses—reduce, replace, ramp up, or rearrange—that companies and governments can consider to navigate volatility. From Europe’s pivotal role in balancing East-West trade to the looming mismatches in supply and demand for products like electronics, this conversation dives deep into the real-world implications of trade fragmentation and shifting alliances.

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In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams break down the World Economic Forum’s latest white paper, From Shock to Strategy: Building Value Chains. Developed with the Global Future Council on Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains, the report explores how global disruptions—from geopolitics to climate and technology—are fundamentally reshaping global value chains. The episode unpacks eight key forces driving this shift and explores three pillars - sustainability, collaboration, and technology - that organizations must prioritize to thrive through 2050.

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In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams explore McKinsey’s latest report, "Navigating the New Global Trade Paradigm." The conversation breaks down how geopolitical shifts, economic fragmentation, and shifting trade corridors are reshaping the global trade map. With up to 30% of trade potentially rerouted by 2035, businesses must rethink supply strategies, anticipate sector-specific disruptions, and prepare for multiple future scenarios. From "safe bets" to "uncertain bets," the episode uncovers what leaders need to know to stay resilient and competitive.

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In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams explore Blue Yonder’s 2025 report, “Supply Chain Compass: Navigating Complexity with AI.” With insights from over 670 senior supply chain leaders, the report examines how organizations are responding to global disruptions, sustainability demands, and evolving customer expectations. The discussion unpacks how AI is helping companies build resilience, empower people, and accelerate sustainable outcomes - while also spotlighting the hurdles many still face in scaling and connecting these technologies across their supply chains.

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In this new episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack Accenture’s report “Making Autonomous Supply Chains Real.” As supply chain complexity intensifies, companies are shifting from automation to full autonomy - where AI agents take on end-to-end decision-making and execution. Based on a global survey of 1,000 C-suite executives, the report reveals that nearly two-thirds of firms are planning to significantly advance supply chain autonomy in the next decade. The episode explores the report’s roadmap to autonomy, centered around data readiness, AI investment, and workforce redesign to foster seamless human-technology collaboration.

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In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams confront the realities behind Shein's ultra-fast fashion. With Shein dominating global fashion trends, the discussion dives into the brand’s labor practices, audit transparency, and environmental footprint. From alleged excessive working hours to sustainability initiatives like resale platforms and energy efficiency projects, this episode unpacks both criticism and corporate response. Is Shein revolutionizing fashion - or fueling unsustainable consumption?

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In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack Inverto’s 2025 CPO Survey, exploring how leading procurement teams are reshaping their role from cost-cutters to strategic growth enablers. From innovation and sustainability to executive influence and digital tools, the report shows how “impact leaders” are outperforming by aligning procurement with core business goals.

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In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems. They break down how TMS platforms are evolving, what core capabilities define a modern solution, and how Gartner assesses vendors based on execution and vision. The episode explores key trends shaping the TMS landscape - like real-time visibility, predictive analytics, and network optimization—and what these rankings mean for shippers, logistics leaders, and tech buyers navigating an increasingly complex market.

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