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Discover why Supply Chain Now is the #1 Voice of Supply Chain. Our hosts comprised of seasoned industry-leaders, practitioners, and solution providers address the industry’s challenges, trends, and innovations for our global audience. With engaging, informative, and on-trend content, our podcasts, livestreams, and webinars bridge expertise and entertainment, empowering supply chain professionals to elevate their businesses. Listen, watch, and subscribe to the #1 Supply Chain Podcast on Apple Podcasts, ranked in the Top 1% of all Global Podcasts!All rights reserved Economía Política y Gobierno
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  • Supply Chain Leadership: Transforming Africa's Industry

    Supply Chain Leadership: Transforming Africa's Industry
    Apr 6 2026
    Disruption isn’t an occasional challenge anymore. And that’s forcing supply chain leaders to think differently about how they operate.In this episode, Scott Luton is joined by Thato Moloi, President of SAPICS and an expert in African supply chains, to discuss the trends impacting the industry. Thato shares insights on how global supply chain disruptions have become the norm and explains why resilience and adaptability are crucial for leaders in 2026. He also delves into the transformative role of AI and technology in driving efficiency, especially in logistics and warehouse management across the continent.They explore how African supply chains are evolving through innovation, regionalization, and the increasing importance of workforce development. You’ll hear practical examples of how companies are leveraging AI for better decision-making and optimizing their supply chains to meet growing demands in today’s fast-paced world.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(03:00) The power of SAPICS(08:54) The complexity of Africa's cold chain & fruit export(11:31) Six trends shaping African supply chains in 2026(14:14) Data-driven decisions and why AI is now essential(16:43) Practical AI applications transforming African warehouses(23:47) Workforce evolution and the fight for scarce skills(28:30) Geopolitics, resilience, and the Eisenhower planning lesson(34:06) A defining year for African supply chains(41:00) The essentials of supply chain leadershipAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Thato Moloi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thato-moloi-mba-5132b7122/Learn more about SAPICS: https://www.sapics.org.za/Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkSupply Chain Now en Espanol WEBINAR- Visibilidad estrategica en Pharma: control, cumplimiento y resiliencia en entornos de alto riesgo: https://bit.ly/4rku7lCWEBINAR- Talent Management Playbook for Supply Chain Leaders: https://bit.ly/4uc2OfBWEBINAR- From Workforce Planning to Hourly Performance Management: How GEODIS Americas Turned Labor Productivity into a Growth Engine: https://bit.ly/4blRfKpWEBINAR- Ahead of Disruption: How AI-First Design Builds Supply Chain Resilience — and Transforms the Teams Behind It: https://bit.ly/4ldRn3bThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-leadership-transforming-africas-industry-1567
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  • The Buzz: Chips, Compliance, & Chaos—Navigating Today’s Electronics Supply Chain

    The Buzz: Chips, Compliance, & Chaos—Navigating Today’s Electronics Supply Chain
    Apr 3 2026
    The global supply chain is shifting fast—from rising compliance demands to major reshoring investments—welcome to The Buzz, powered by project44!In this episode, hosts Scott Luton and Allison Giddens break down the forces reshaping the electronics supply chain, from Apple’s massive U.S. manufacturing expansion to the growing impact of geopolitical tensions on critical materials like helium. Joined by Justin Sears of Altium, the conversation dives into how data, design, and visibility are becoming essential to navigating complexity and staying competitive.Join us and learn:Why strategic data intelligence is now critical for compliance and decision-makingHow fragmented data and manual processes are slowing down modern supply chainsThe ripple effects of helium shortages on chips and electronics productionWhat Apple’s $600B U.S. manufacturing push signals for reshoring trendsHow modern tech stacks and cloud adoption are helping companies leapfrog competitorsWhy security, visibility, and control are essential in electronics design and sourcingFrom regulatory complexity to global disruptions and bold reshoring moves, the electronics supply chain is entering a new era—one defined by data, agility, and smarter decision-making.Additional Links & Resources:Project 44: https://www.project44.com/With That Said: https://bit.ly/WTS-29-March-2026Decision44 Event: https://www.project44.com/events/decision44/American Supply Chain Summit: https://supplychainus.com/National Supply Chain Day: https://bit.ly/NSCD-2026Strategic Data Intelligence Is Reshaping Electronics Supply Chain Resilience: https://bit.ly/Strategic-Data-IntelligenceHelium shortage has started impacting tech supply chains, execs say: https://bit.ly/4bFEonNApple expands American manufacturing program with four new partners: https://cnb.cx/4bUjhglSupply Chain & Logistics Summit: https://bit.ly/SC-and-Logistics-Summit-2026Securing Your Electronics Development Workspace: https://bit.ly/Securing-Electronics-WorkspaceThe Geopolitics of Junk: https://supplychainnow.com/geopolitics-junk/?category=blogAltium: https://www.altium.com/Connect with Justin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsears/Dave Krache Foundation: https://davekrache.com/Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Allison Giddens and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-chips-compliance-chaos-navigating-todays-electronics-supply-chain-1566
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  • Enterprise Unleashed: Rick McDonald on What’s Now & What’s Next

    Enterprise Unleashed: Rick McDonald on What’s Now & What’s Next
    Apr 1 2026
    Supply chain leadership is being tested like never before, and the expectations keep rising.In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton is joined by special guest host Wiley Jones to kick off another episode of Enterprise Unleashed, powered by the DOSS team. Together, they sit down with Rick McDonald, CEO at Rick McDonald Supply Chain Advisory, LLC, and retired SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Clorox, to talk about the evolving role of leaders in today's fast-changing environment. Rick discusses the importance of digital fluency for leaders, particularly in integrating AI, and emphasizes that AI should be viewed as decision support, not a replacement.He highlights key strategies for leaders navigating disruptive technologies, such as investing in reskilling and upskilling, and underscores the critical role of change management. With extensive experience in managing crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and a five-month-long cyberattack, Rick shares insights into leadership during times of transformation and how companies can leverage technology for better decision-making.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(02:59) Meet supply chain expert Rick McDonald(05:53) Rick's supply chain career origin story(07:30) Clorox’s global supply chain scale(09:31) Rick's proudest Clorox leadership moments(11:35) How supply chains evolved in five years(14:02) Navigating talent and technology intersection(16:16) Sorting through AI hype and ROI(19:52) The human edge over AI in leadership(23:05) AI adoption and overcoming fear(26:27) Cohorts and adoption strategies for success(27:23) Leaders must walk the digital talk(29:33) The strategic commitment to transformation(30:16) Next-gen skills for supply chain leaders(31:44) Stall versus scale in digital projects(34:33) Avoiding the shiny tool temptation(36:58) CSCO’s role in owning digital strategyAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Rick McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickmcdonald82/Connect with Rick through email: rickmcdonald@att.netLearn more about Clorox: http://www.TheCloroxComRick McDonald - AutoScheduler.AI | LinkedInpany.comConnect with Wiley Jones: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wileycwjones/Learn more about DOSS: https://www.doss.com/Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkSupply Chain Now en Espanol WEBINAR- Visibilidad estrategica en Pharma: control, cumplimiento y resiliencia en entornos de alto riesgo: https://bit.ly/4rku7lCWEBINAR- Talent Management Playbook for Supply Chain Leaders: https://bit.ly/4uc2OfBWEBINAR- From Workforce Planning to Hourly Performance Management: How GEODIS Americas Turned Labor Productivity into a Growth Engine: https://bit.ly/4blRfKpWEBINAR- Ahead of Disruption: How AI-First Design Builds Supply Chain Resilience — and Transforms the Teams Behind It: https://bit.ly/4ldRn3bThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Wiley Jones, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/enterprise-unleashed-rick-mcdonald-whats-now-whats-next-1565
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