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In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack the new white paper “Leaner, Smarter, Faster, and More Connected: Supply Chains Evolve to Meet Rising Volatility and Cost Pressures,” produced by Reuters Events: Supply Chain in partnership with CargoWise.

Drawing on insights from over 450 logistics and supply chain leaders, the paper reveals how companies are shifting priorities—placing cost reduction above resilience and sustainability—as they navigate a volatile, high-cost global environment. Yet, despite this focus, most still struggle to contain costs amid system fragmentation and skill shortages.

Michael and Jess explore how digitalization, AI, and integrated technology platforms are transforming logistics from reactive to predictive—and what it will take for organizations to achieve truly connected, cost-efficient operations.

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In this new episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack the World Economic Forum and PwC’s latest white paper, Trade Compliance for Leadership: Navigating a Shifting Global Landscape. The discussion highlights how trade compliance has moved from a back-office task to a strategic priority for competitiveness and resilience. They explore four major challenges shaping the agenda—geopolitical volatility, sustainability regulations, regulatory complexity, and rising tech demands—while outlining best practices for leaders to integrate compliance into strategy, foster cross-functional collaboration, and adapt to new technologies.

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In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams explore the State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2025. Drawing on insights from over 1,200 global professionals, the report examines how companies are translating sustainability pledges into practice across their supply chains.

The conversation zeroes in on three critical themes: the influence of government regulations on strategy, the ongoing challenge of measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions, and the urgent push to decarbonize freight transport. While the findings show that corporate commitment to sustainability remains strong despite uncertainty, execution hurdles persist. The episode highlights where organizations are making progress, where they’re struggling, and what needs to happen next to accelerate sustainable transformation.

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In this new episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack IDC’s latest report Supply Chain Execution Digital Maturity, authored by Research Director Travis Eide. The study introduces a five-stage maturity model—from “Resistant” to “Optimized”—to help organizations benchmark their execution capabilities and chart a path toward intelligent, synchronized operations. The discussion highlights the biggest obstacles, including legacy systems and manual processes, while emphasizing how AI, machine learning, and cloud-based platforms can drive resilience, visibility, and sustainability. Listeners will gain practical insights into how companies are investing in digital maturity to enhance competitiveness despite economic headwinds.

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In this new episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack Capgemini’s latest research, "Next-Gen Supply Chain", which explores how leading organizations are evolving their operations into agile, intelligent, and sustainable networks.

As geopolitical disruptions and economic uncertainty continue to reshape global commerce, the report reveals that 8 out of 10 executives rank next-gen supply chains—powered by Agentic and Generative AI - as a top tech priority for 2025. From automation and transparency to resilience and cost efficiency, we break down the capabilities, challenges, and strategic pathways driving this transformation.

This episode dives into:

• What defines a “next-gen” supply chain
• How AI agents are unlocking operational excellence
• Why sustainability is no longer optional
• The new metrics of resilience in volatile markets

Whether you're a CSCO, tech leader, or supply chain strategist, this episode offers a clear view into the future - and how to stay ahead of it.

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