The Buzz: Exploring the Technologies Transforming Operations Today

Today we're breaking down the biggest forces reshaping global supply chains and the future of manufacturing, and exploring why companies are shifting from global collaboration to regional, domestic-first strategies—especially across the U.S. manufacturing ecosystem. Welcome to The Buzz!

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Richard Donaldson welcome special guest Gary Bennett, Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer at Array Technologies. Together they discuss:

• The technologies transforming operations today, including AI, automation, and digital tools redefining logistics and demand planning
• How the solar energy sector is rapidly scaling to meet skyrocketing demand
• The rising importance of utility-grade solar solutions as electricity demand surges from AI and data centers
• America’s manufacturing resurgence—powered by reshoring, new incentives for domestic content, and breakthrough energy technologies
• The potential future of space-based data centers and continual innovation in solar energy

If you’re tracking the future of energy, manufacturing, and supply chain innovation, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Pegasus Logistics Group: https://www.pegasuslogistics.com/
• With That Said: https://bit.ly/WTS-7Dec25
• Join SCN at Manifest: https://partner.manife.st/partner/supplychainnow
• Unboxing Logistics Podcast: https://www.easypost.com/podcast/
• Tariffs remain heart of uncertainty: PMI: https://bit.ly/PMI-Nov2025
• 5 Trends to Reshape Manufacturing Industry in 2026: Deloitte: https://bit.ly/6-Mfg-Trends
• Regional cooperation in better state than global cooperation, experts say: https://bit.ly/WEF-cooperation
• Connect with Pegasus Logistics Group: https://www.pegasuslogistics.com/contract-logistics/
• ARRAY Technologies: https://arraytechinc.com/
• Connect with Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-bennett-38426ab
• Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarddonaldson/
• Follow Scott on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/
• Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com
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