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Supply Chain Now The #1 Voice of Supply Chain. Stay updated with the latest supply chain news and hear from industry experts!

Spotlighting the best in all things Supply Chain: the people, the technologies, the best practices and the critical issues of the day. Supply Chain Now was formed in 2017 to serve as an effective means of bringing leaders & practitioners together to share best practices and discuss the key challenges impacting Supply Chain Management today. Founded by former APICS Atlanta President and entrepreneur Scott Luton, Supply Chain Now’s podcasts and webinars have been downloaded over 6M+ times since May 2017.

13/10/2026

***NOTE: this is a replay from an earlier livestream edition of “The Buzz”, originally streamed on Monday, October 12th, 2026. You can catch "The Buzz" LIVE every Monday at 12 noon ET. You can also catch the podcast replay via Supply Chain Now (wherever you get your podcasts).

Embark on our weekly news journey with hosts Scott Luton and Scott DeGroot on The Buzz, powered by Altium. Explore the top supply chain news of the week on Monday, October 12th at 12 noon ET / 5 pm CET and dive into discussions that go beyond the surface. Stay tuned for appearances by special industry guests and business leaders, ensuring you’re always in the loop with News That Matters.

This week, we are pleased to welcome special guest Joanna Pachnik, CEO of blueclip, to the show. Joanna will be joining us to share her perspectives on the top news in global supply chain and so much more. Join us!

“The Buzz” is presented by Altium. Learn more about Altium Agile Teams: https://www.altium.com/agile/teams

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SCN Resource Hub: https://supplychainnow.com/resource-hub/

Connect with Joanna Pachnik with blueclip: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-pachnik-6329b55a/

Connect with Dr. Rod Thomas:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rod-thomas-a409a41/

Connect with Scott DeGroot:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-degroot-4600368/

Follow Scott W. Luton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/

Your next pallet RFQ could leave significant savings undiscovered.Hidden costs, inconsistent specifications, and freight...
12/10/2026

Your next pallet RFQ could leave significant savings undiscovered.

Hidden costs, inconsistent specifications, and freight inefficiencies can escape a sourcing event. Join Supply Chain Now and Pallet Alliance on October 22nd to discover what an audit-first approach can uncover, and how to turn those findings into lasting value.

Before you ask suppliers for pricing, find out what you might be missing.

👉 Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q04zXqZH0

Is AI delivering real value or just speeding up the same work? And how are tariffs and changing shoppers reshaping retai...
12/10/2026

Is AI delivering real value or just speeding up the same work? And how are tariffs and changing shoppers reshaping retail logistics?

On Supply Chain Now, Gartner’s Noha Samara busts AI planning myths with Scott Luton and Jake Barr. Then, The Wall Street Journal’s Liz Young joins Scott to unpack delivery expectations, drones, and costly returns.

▶️ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://hubs.ly/Q04zXpKY0

What if freight audit caught discrepancies while a shipment was moving, instead of weeks after the invoice arrived?Watch...
12/10/2026

What if freight audit caught discrepancies while a shipment was moving, instead of weeks after the invoice arrived?

Watch this on-demand webinar as Supply Chain Now’s Scott Luton and Jake Barr join Shipium’s Kris Gösser and Tim Meester to explore the “control era” of shipping.

Discover how Always-On Audit connects the shipment lifecycle from promise to payment, helping teams catch discrepancies during ex*****on and gain greater control over carrier spend before peak season.

▶️ Watch on demand: https://hubs.ly/Q04zXnzh0

One overlooked component. An entire product unable to ship.Supply chain resilience starts with the design decisions you ...
12/10/2026

One overlooked component. An entire product unable to ship.

Supply chain resilience starts with the design decisions you make on day one. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and Jake Barr welcome Altium’s Justin Sears to explore hidden supplier dependencies, rising component risk, and why engineering and procurement need to collaborate earlier.

Plus, hear how AI can help teams spot risks and evaluate alternatives, with human judgment guiding the decisions.

🎧 Watch or listen: https://hubs.ly/Q04zXg170

12/10/2026

Embark on our weekly news journey with hosts Scott Luton and Scott DeGroot on The Buzz, powered by Altium! Explore the top supply chain news of the week on Monday, October 12th at 12 noon ET / 5 pm CET and dive into discussions that go beyond the surface. Stay tuned for appearances by special industry guests and business leaders, ensuring you’re always in the loop with News That Matters.

This week, we are pleased to welcome special guest Joanna Pachnik, CEO of blueclip, to the show. Joanna will be joining us to share her perspectives on the top news in global supply chain and so much more. Join us!

Better logistics starts with listening. Are you tapping into your frontline team’s insights?BNSF Logistics President and...
09/10/2026

Better logistics starts with listening. Are you tapping into your frontline team’s insights?

BNSF Logistics President and CEO David Ivan joins Scott Luton and Tevon Taylor to explore how respect for people, lean thinking, and understanding customer needs can help reduce waste and improve transportation outcomes.

🎧 Hear the full conversation: https://hubs.ly/Q04zQlLB0

What happens to a product’s story after it’s sold?On The Buzz, powered by https://hubs.ly/Q04zQjGs0, Scott Luton and Mar...
09/10/2026

What happens to a product’s story after it’s sold?

On The Buzz, powered by https://hubs.ly/Q04zQjGs0, Scott Luton and Marty Parker welcome DiPPa founder Marion Rouzeaud to explore how digital product passports can support repair, reuse, and recycling—and create value far beyond compliance.

▶️ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://hubs.ly/Q04zQjvf0

Supply chains are evolving. Are we preparing graduates to keep pace?Join The Bridge as Scott W. Luton and Lora Cecere we...
09/10/2026

Supply chains are evolving. Are we preparing graduates to keep pace?

Join The Bridge as Scott W. Luton and Lora Cecere welcome Matt Waller, Chris Gaffney, and Jake Dean for a frank discussion about the gap between supply chain education and workplace expectations.

Explore what curricula need to change, which skills graduates need most, and how AI is reshaping the entry-level experiences that help young professionals learn.

🔗 Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q04zQ9zT0

How resilient is your supply chain to a cyberattack on a supplier?On The Buzz, powered by Altium, hosts Scott Luton and ...
09/10/2026

How resilient is your supply chain to a cyberattack on a supplier?

On The Buzz, powered by Altium, hosts Scott Luton and Maithili Shenoy welcome cybersecurity experts Andrew Alston, CEO and co-founder of BreachAware, and Bob Carver, founder of Cybersecurity Boardroom, to explore AI-enabled threats, third-party risk, and why people remain essential to navigating rapid technological change.

Tune in for practical perspectives on protecting operations across your supply chain ecosystem.

🎧 Watch or listen: https://hubs.ly/Q04zP_BC0

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