The Buzz: Insights on Holiday Consumer Behavior

Is your supply chain ready for the holidays? Today, hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa break down the biggest challenges shaping global supply networks this season — from tariff uncertainty and inflationary pressures to shifting consumer expectations and the ongoing semiconductor shortage. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by OMP!Scott and Karin are joined by Chris Butler, CEO of National Tree Company, to explore how consumer behavior continues to evolve, including the accelerating move toward online shopping and the rising demand for fast, reliable delivery during peak holiday periods.Together, they discuss:The ripple effects of tariffs and inflation on pricing, availability, and inventory managementHow the semiconductor crisis is reshaping automotive supply chains worldwideThe growing role of artificial intelligence in improving supply chain agility and decision-makingStrategies for maintaining resilience and responsiveness in a volatile marketListen in as we unpack what’s driving today’s supply chain challenges — and how leaders can stay ahead of the curve this holiday season and beyond.Additional Links & Resources:With That Said: https://bit.ly/WTS-9Nov2025 OMP: https://omp.com/U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/scn-us-bank Manifest 2026: https://bit.ly/ManifestSCNNAM 3Q Survey: https://bit.ly/NAMsurvey3Q OMP eBook: Making AI Work for You: From Explainable to Agentic: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pgvWp0National Tree Company:https://shop.nationaltree.com/Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbutler101/Gartner Survey Shows 49% of Organizations Lack Confidence in Future Manufacturing Strategy: https://gtnr.it/4hUQfQr Learn 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- Inside the Cargo Theft Surge: Insights & Predictions for 2026: https://bit.ly/4oVAsmsWEBINAR- Inside Outdoor Cap’s Warehouse: How Voice Picking Elevated Daily Operations: https://bit.ly/49m4D1zWEBINAR- Supply Chain Strength: Strategies that Deliver in any Economy: https://bit.ly/4hqTnTHThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-insights-holiday-consumer-behavior-1506 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.