The Buzz: How Politics Shape Global Supply Chain

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 industryThe evolving landscape of logisticsThe need for enhanced carrier diversificationThe implications of technological advancements on the supply chainTune into this new episode for valuable insights on navigating supply chain complexities in a rapidly changing global environment.Additional Links & Resources:Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davefoodMost recent edition of With That Said: https://bit.ly/3Y6Ig9iLogistics takes center stage amid global supply chain uncertainties: https://bit.ly/3NuUzr8McKinsey Global Supply Chain Leader Survey: https://bit.ly/3zWIacrLearn 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- Future-Proof Your Logistics: AI-Powered Solutions for Competitive Edge: https://bit.ly/3BouB5EThis 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 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.