The Buzz: Exploring the Intersection of Seasonal Trends and Supply Chain Dynamics

Join us for this week's episode of The Buzz, as we dive deep into the current landscape of supply chain planning, shedding light on critical shifts in manufacturing and the impacts of mergers and acquisitions.Hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa welcome special guest Dr. Madhav Durbha from RELAX Solutions to the show, and they discuss the key insights from the recent Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit, emphasizing the importance of aligning AI advancements with practical business problems.Listen in as their conversation also includes:The evolving Halloween supply chainChallenges of data quality and user adoption in supply chain technologiesA focus on culture in successful acquisitionsAnd much more!Join the discussion as they uncover the dynamics shaping global supply chains today, from candy sales to corporate strategies.Additional Links & Resources:Connect with Madhav: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhav-durbha-460a3/Learn more about RELEX: relexsolutions.com“With That Said” from weekend: https://bit.ly/48vSHrJU.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/scn-us-bankThe Not-So-Mysterious Halloween Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/3Utd1ULMore US-based companies to shift supply chain operations into Americas: https://bit.ly/3A6rhfrSupply Chain Investments are a Major Portion of Total VC Investments: https://bit.ly/3Ylo6IFRELEX NEXT Online Event, November 14th: https://bit.ly/3NFl65bLearn 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/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- Pedaling to Profit: Trek’s Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Success Story: https://bit.ly/4gWMIzUWEBINAR- The ABCs of Cargo Security and Loss Prevention: https://bit.ly/3zAirpTWEBINAR- Supply Chain in 2025: Top 5 Labeling and Packaging Artwork Trends to Watch: https://bit.ly/3Y9FWiZWEBINAR- The CFO-Supply Chain Alliance: Driving Competitive Advantage through Agility and Financial Leadership: https://bit.ly/3NNapxaWEBINAR- Future-Proof Your Logistics: AI-Powered Solutions for Competitive Edge: https://bit.ly/3BouB5EWEBINAR- The Cold Chain Dilemma: Why Visibility Falls Short and What Really Works: https://bit.ly/4hpu8k9This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa and produced by Amanda Luton and Trisha Cordes. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-intersection-seasonal-trends-supply-chain-dynamics-1345 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at [email protected]© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.