The Buzz: Supply Chain Transformation and Collaboration

Join us for this week's episode of The Buzz, as we dive into workforce challenges, growth strategies, and supply chain transformation and collaboration. In this episode, hosts Scott Luton and Marty Parker welcome special guest Maria Villablanca, CEO of the Future Insights Network, who shares valuable takeaways from the recent TFest24 conference, and her extensive experience in leveraging technology to streamline processes and improve efficiencies in global supply chains. Listen in as the panel also discusses:The launch of the Canadian Postal Workers strikeHow Unilever is driving growth in personal careKrispy Kreme's pursuit of a delivery partnerAnd so much more!Listen in to gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between workforce dynamics and supply chain effectiveness, along with actionable strategies for navigating these challenges.Additional Links & Resources:Connect with Maria on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/Learn more about Future Insights Network: https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-insights-network/Canadian Postal Workers Launch a Strike: https://bit.ly/40NTVNhHow Unilever is Driving Volume Growth in Personal Care: https://bit.ly/4fT5184Krispy Kreme Pursues Third Party Delivery Help: https://bit.ly/4hX0SSqMost Recent With That Said: https://bit.ly/3OfqDj6Strategic Procurement 101 from OMNIA Partners: https://bit.ly/40R7qvvU.S. Bank 2024 Q3 Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/scn-us-bankLearn 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- Future-Proof Your Logistics: AI-Powered Solutions for Competitive Edge: https://bit.ly/3BouB5EWEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Digital Transformation: Building AstraZeneca's Resilient, Decision-Centric Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/4fHYooJWEBINAR- The Cold Chain Dilemma: Why Visibility Falls Short and What Really Works: https://bit.ly/4hpu8k9WEBINAR- 2025 Supply Chain Outlook: Preparing for Economic and Commercial Shifts: https://bit.ly/4fKWvYxWEBINAR- Introduction to Microsoft Supply Chain: Enabling Scale and Complexity: https://bit.ly/40K1rszWEBINAR- How Ferguson's Metrics-Driven Strategy Drove an 18% Improvement in Operational Efficiency: https://bit.ly/3YBbsFzThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Marty Parker, and produced by Amanda Luton and Trisha Cordes. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-supply-chain-transformation-collaboration-1355 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.