The Buzz: Innovation, Resilience, and Opportunities in Global Supply Chain

Join us as we tackle the imperative role of innovation within the supply chain sector, particularly as organizations endeavor to navigate the complexities of the current global business landscape, today on The Buzz!This week, hosts Scott Luton and Enrique Alvarez explore critical topics, alongside special guest Jenny Froome, Director of Upavon, as they discuss:How the manufacturing industry in the United States is striving to rebound despite encountering significant obstaclesThe transformative potential of artificial intelligence in optimizing freight brokerage operationsInsights into the upcoming SAPICS annual conference and Africa Supply Chain Excellence AwardsAnd much more!Listen in on this episode, as we underscore the importance of collaboration and knowledge exchange in fostering a resilient supply chain ecosystem.Additional Links & Resources:With That Said: https://bit.ly/3FhUOoIManufacturing is on the rebound, but tariffs threaten growth: https://bit.ly/3FieSqZ5 ways truck brokers are using AI to boost efficiency: https://bit.ly/3DvUJwSSAPICS Conference: https://conference.sapics.org/ Survey: https://bit.ly/3Dtt93rVector Global Logistics B Corp Certification: https://bit.ly/4bGmVtvConnect with Jenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-froome-ba3b09b/Connect with Enrique on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enrique-alvarez-64332a2/Learn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.comLearn more about Logistics with Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purposeLearn 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- Bridging the Gap: Investigating the Disconnect Between Supply Chains and the People Who Run Them: https://bit.ly/3F1iZr2This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Enrique Alvarez and produced by Amanda Luton, Trisha Cordes, and Joshua Miranda. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-innovation-resilience-opportunities-global-supply-chain-1403 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.