The Buzz: Navigating the Complexities of Cold Chain Logistics

Today we delve into pressing cybersecurity issues, recent developments in warehouse demand, and the need for more operational efficiency in the cold chain industry.. Welcome to The Buzz powered by AutoScheduler!Hosts Scott Luton and Tandreia Bellamy welcome special guest Ilya Preston, Co-Founder & CEO of PAXAFE, to discuss:The ongoing tariff challenges and how companies like Lovesac are navigating these through strategic supplier negotiations, production shifts, price adjustments, and cost-cutting measuresThe warehouse industry, where a resurgence in demand is noted, reflecting broader economic trendsThe pressing issues surrounding cybersecurity within the supply chain, particularly during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting the alarming trend of declining budgets despite increasing cyber threatsThe burgeoning cold chain industry and the necessity for orchestration in ensuring operational efficiencyJoin us as we unpack these pivotal topics and their implications for the future of global supply chains, offering actionable insights for industry professionals.Additional Links & Resources:With That Said: https://bit.ly/WTS19Oct2025AutoScheduler.AI: https://autoscheduler.aiSAP Supply Chain Orchestration: https://bit.ly/SAP4Nov2025 Lovesac sees ‘strong progress’ from 4-step tariff plan: https://bit.ly/LovesacTariffsPrologis Raises Outlook as Warehouse Leasing Picks Up: https://on.wsj.com/4opnRaTCIOs, CEOs split on key tech decisions: https://bit.ly/CIOsCEOsAutoScheduler Warehouse Decision Agent: https://autoscheduler.ai/agent-gate/ The Real Cold Chain Problem Isn’t Visibility — It’s Your Approach: https://bit.ly/PAXAFEblogLearn more about Paxafe: https://www.paxafe.com/Connect with IIya Preston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilyapreston/ 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- 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 Tandreia Bellamy and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-navigating-complexities-cold-chain-logistics-1497 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.