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EPISODE · Feb 7, 2025 · 46 MIN

The Buzz: Sustainability in Modern Supply Chains

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As the recent imposition of substantial tariffs by the White House is poised to exert significant influence on global supply chains, hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa navigate through these developments in this week's episode of The Buzz!Listen in as Scott and Karin cover the top headlines and also welcome Mark Irvin, Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer of Best Buy to the show. They discuss: The intricacies of how automotive manufacturers are adapting to new efficiencies amidst logistics challengesBest Buy's strides towards sustainability, highlighting Best Buy's commitment to energy-efficient products and the reduction of wasteThe critical interplay between supply chain management and environmental responsibilityJoin us for an episode that not only offers insights into current market dynamics, but also emphasizes the importance of fostering resilient and sustainable practices within the supply chain sector.Additional Links & Resources:Connect with Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markirvinbestbuy/Supply Chain Headaches Ahead: https://bit.ly/3CHl9viWhite House Issues Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China: https://bit.ly/4jJgWbeAutomakers cutting costs: https://bit.ly/42AyL68Learn 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 Rise of the Decision Makers: https://bit.ly/42z5GYUWEBINAR- AI Insights for Smarter Shipping Strategies: https://bit.ly/40wwSWDWEBINAR- Embracing Agility for better TMS ROI: https://bit.ly/40CrwIaThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa and produced by Amanda Luton and Trisha Cordes. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-sustainability-modern-supply-chains-1388 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.

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As the recent imposition of substantial tariffs by the White House is poised to exert significant influence on global supply chains, hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa navigate through these developments in this week's episode of The Buzz!Listen in as Scott and Karin cover the top headlines and also welcome Mark Irvin, Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer of Best Buy to the show. They discuss: The intricacies of how automotive manufacturers are adapting to new efficiencies amidst logistics challengesBest Buy's strides towards sustainability, highlighting Best Buy's commitment to energy-efficient products and the reduction of wasteThe critical interplay between supply chain management and environmental responsibilityJoin us for an episode that not only offers insights into current market dynamics, but also emphasizes the importance of fostering resilient and sustainable practices within the supply chain sector.Additional Links & Resources:Connect with Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markirvinbestbuy/Supply Chain Headaches Ahead: https://bit.ly/3CHl9viWhite House Issues Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China: https://bit.ly/4jJgWbeAutomakers cutting costs: https://bit.ly/42AyL68Learn 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 Rise of the Decision Makers: https://bit.ly/42z5GYUWEBINAR- AI Insights for Smarter Shipping Strategies: https://bit.ly/40wwSWDWEBINAR- Embracing Agility for better TMS ROI: https://bit.ly/40CrwIaThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa and produced by Amanda Luton and Trisha Cordes. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-sustainability-modern-supply-chains-1388

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