The Buzz: Leadership & Workforce Management

Today we're diving into the multifaceted dynamics of the global supply chain landscape, emphasizing the pivotal role of leadership and workforce management within this intricate system. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by EasyPost!Hosts Scott Luton and Koray Kose welcome special guest Katie Date with Manifest to discuss:The implications of recent workforce surveys, revealing that a significant proportion of employees express discontent with their managerial relationshipsThe critical understanding that effective leadership in supply chain management can either catalyze or hinder operational efficiencyThe influence of artificial intelligence in optimizing supply chain processes, positing it as a transformative force that can enhance decision-making and operational agilityThe importance of adaptability and proactive engagement with emerging technologies, advocating for a shift from reactive to proactive supply chain strategies to ensure resilience and competitiveness in a rapidly evolving marketplaceJoin us today as we focus on leadership development and technological integration as essential components of modern supply chain management.Additional Links & Resources:With That Said: https://bit.ly/WTS-27Sept2025 EasyPost: www.easypost.comKoray Kose’s keynote: https://bit.ly/KorayKose-keynote Koray Kose on Supply Chain Wars: https://bit.ly/SupplyChainWarsLinkedIn Workforce Survey: https://bit.ly/LI-workforce-surveyAI & ketchup: https://bit.ly/AI-ketchupEurope lagging in AI: https://bit.ly/AI-GapsJoin SCN at Manifest: https://partner.manife.st/partner/supplychainnowConnect with Koray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/koraykoese/Connect with Katie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-date-89573215/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- The Power of Partnership: Building Long-Term Success with Automation Integrators: https://bit.ly/3Ie1WUOWEBINAR- Real stories: People first - Leadership lessons in driving digital supply chain transformation: https://bit.ly/3INxtNwWEBINAR- The Optimized Digital Transformer: Key Concepts for Enhancing Modern Leadership: https://bit.ly/4gGWCGgWEBINAR- Reengineering supply chain planning: How to get more bang for your buck in 2026- https://bit.ly/3VahMCQWEBINAR- Optimizing End-to-End Logistics: Efficiency, Collaboration, and Innovation- https://bit.ly/4ml2TZhWEBINAR- Empowering Decision-Making in 2026 with Supply Chain Orchestration: https://bit.ly/3W7swlLThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Koray Kose 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-management-1488 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.