logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2024
51m 9s

The Buzz: How Politics Shape Global Supp...

Supply Chain Now
About this episode

Join us for this week's episode of The Buzz, as we dive into the significant impact of the upcoming U.S. elections on global supply chains.

Hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter welcome special guest Dave Food, Strategy Director for Prophetic Technology to the show, and they explore how potential changes in U.S. policies could lead organizations worldwide to reassess their supply sources, particularly in the automotive and pharmaceutical sectors, amidst rising protectionism concerns.

Listen in as our panel discusses:

  • The importance of executive leadership in understanding supply chain risks and the ongoing challenges of talent shortages in the industry
  • The evolving landscape of logistics
  • The need for enhanced carrier diversification
  • The implications of technological advancements on the supply chain

Tune into this new episode for valuable insights on navigating supply chain complexities in a rapidly changing global environment.

Additional Links & Resources:



This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Reuter and produced by Amanda Luton and Trisha Cordes. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-politics-shape-global-supply-chains-1342

Up next
Nov 21
The Buzz: What’s Next for Global Supply Chains — From AI to Manifest 2026
<p>The future of supply chain is accelerating, and today hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson are unpacking the innovations and investments transforming the industry. From AI-driven visibility to the “zero distance” strategy by GE Appliances, this episode dives deep into what’s ... Show More
49m 45s
Nov 19
Analysis of the U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index - Q3 2025
<p>In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-reuter-csg/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Kim Reuter</a> welcome<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-holland-4a9355/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_ ... Show More
45m 22s
Nov 17
Decoding Loyalty: What the Latest Research Reveals About Repeat Buyers
<p>In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton and special guest co-host<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tevontaylor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Tevon E. Taylor</a> welcome<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/loribboyer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" t ... Show More
52m 5s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2023
How to become part of a multinational’s supply chain
The Enterprise Podcast now brings you recordings of our on-stage and live panels that took place at the Enterprise Exports and FDI Forum. Panel 5: How to become part of a multinational’s supply chain We ask some of the biggest multinationals and suppliers operating here — in logi ... Show More
44m 36s
Jul 2024
How Sodexo’s CEO Manages Global Strategy Across 50 Countries
As the chair and CEO of Sodexo, the France-based food services and facilities management company, Sophie Bellon leads one of the largest employers in the world, with front-line workers in nearly 50 countries. Managing that workforce—and the supply chains that enable them to do th ... Show More
31m 19s
Jul 2017
#01: Didier Chenneveau Executive Director Supply Chain Ernst & Young
Didier Chenneveau is the Executive Director Supply Chain Ernst & Young. He is one of the leading supply chain executives in the region with more than 25 years experience across the board. Discover more details here: Some of the highlights of the episode:IoT – Internet of Things  ... Show More
36m 14s
Feb 2024
Episode 73: Spreetail - Unlocking successful e-commerce supply chain strategies
<p>How should shippers collaborate with their freight forwarders?</p><p>“Shippers need to work in a partnership mode rather than a purchase mode with their freight forwarder. The main failure is that shippers are looking into transportation as a purchase service.”</p><p>In the la ... Show More
23m 31s
Feb 2025
Turn Your Supply Chain into an Innovation Engine
Imagine a company that, in a matter of weeks, can develop, prototype, build, and deliver innovative products. That’s exactly what Haier, one of the world’s largest home appliance manufacturers, achieved in 2019. When the city of Wuhan urgently needed mobile isolation wards to cur ... Show More
25m 29s
Oct 30
Sustainability now: GHG reporting trends and challenges
<p><b>A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC’s website at</b> <a href='https://viewpoint.pwc.com/us/en/accounting-podcasts.html'><b>viewpoint.pwc.com</b></a></p><p>Greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting continues to evolve, with companies facing increasing compl ... Show More
50m 40s
Sep 24
Supply chains
A series of unexpected events have caused mass disruptions to supply chains. On this week's podcast, host Carmel Crimmins and global managing editor Mark Bendeich unravel how companies, nations and consumers are moving past the initial shock to rework entire strategies. Follow on ... Show More
35m 18s
Jun 2020
A peek behind the curtain: How Trella is bringing supply chains into the digital age (Ep 14)
Omar Hagrass, CEO of Trella On this week’s episode of Making It, we remotely sit down with Omar Hagrass, the CEO and co-founder of Trella, a digital trucking marketplace. The company’s application acts as a hub for shippers and carriers, eliminating the time-consuming and ineffic ... Show More
42m 32s
Sep 11
Which tech trends are rising to the top of the business agenda?
Global competition has intensified, and the demand for energy and computing power is growing exponentially as companies embed AI, robotics, and other technologies into their everyday business processes. McKinsey’s annual outlook on technology trends points to 13 “frontier” trends ... Show More
35m 55s
Sep 18
The PR Week: 9.18.2025 - Jon Harris, Conagra Brands
<p>The latest guest on <i>The PR Week</i> podcast is one of the best-networked people in all of business: Conagra EVP and chief communications and networking officer <a href="https://www.prweek.com/article/1806040/hall-fame-2022-jon-harris">Jon Harris</a>. </p><p>Harris, who is a ... Show More
47m 42s