The Buzz: Leadership and Workforce Dynamics in Supply Chain

Embark on an insightful exploration of the top news and prevailing dynamics within the global supply chain in this new episode of The Buzz on Supply Chain Now!Hosts Scott Luton and Marty Parker delve into the pivotal role of leadership and talent management within the supply chain secto and so much more, as they welcome special guests Kimberly Evans with Relations Research and David Sadler with RBW Logistics. Listen in as they discuss:The importance of supply chain storytelling as a powerful tool for engagement and retentionHow new tariffs may impact classic beverage manufacturersHow vital managers are to their employees job satisfactionInsights into leadership practices that prioritize talent stewardship and collaborative relationships, fostering a culture that not only attracts but also retains top-tier talentThe necessity of placing people at the heart of transformational initiativesUpdate on automaker Rivian's growth Join us for this and more, as we explore the latest insights in global supply chain leadership, innovation, and workforce trends with expert discussions and critical news updates.Additional Links & Resources:With That Said: https://bit.ly/4kfdfubLuma: https://bit.ly/4bhhhxKTariffs could alter packaging mix, Coca-Cola says: https://bit.ly/41eDrfDPutting people first: a new imperative for manufacturing: https://bit.ly/41w8812Managers may play a key role in total rewards, study says: https://bit.ly/4hOYVqERivian beats Wall Street’s fourth-quarter expectations, but expects lower deliveries in 2025: https://bit.ly/41bH9H0Connect with Kimberly on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlysharmanevansConnect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-sadler-116366/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- 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 Marty Parker, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-leadership-workforce-dynamics-supply-chain-1397 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.