The Buzz: What’s Next for Global Supply Chains — From AI to Manifest 2026

The future of supply chain is accelerating, and today hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson are unpacking the innovations and investments transforming the industry. From AI-driven visibility to the “zero distance” strategy by GE Appliances, this episode dives deep into what’s next for supply chain leaders. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by OMP!Scott and Kevin are joined by Pam Simon, Conference Chair and EVP of Programming at Manifest, to explore how technology, leadership, and collaboration are driving a smarter, more resilient supply chain ecosystem.Together, they discuss:How Steph Curry’s investment in the AI-powered startup Burnt is redefining the intersection of supply chain and the food industryGE Appliances’ zero-distance supply chain initiative and its impact on efficiency, technology adoption, and reshoringThe rising influence of artificial intelligence in e-commerce, predictive analytics, and logistics optimizationNew features coming to Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas, including a dedicated procurement stage and expanded cold chain focusWhy real-time visibility and autonomous systems are key to future-ready supply chainsListen in as Scott, Kevin, and Pam unpack the trends shaping 2026 and beyond — and share how today’s leaders can stay agile, connected, and innovative in a rapidly changing world.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about OMP: https://omp.com/“With That Said”: https://bit.ly/WTS-16Nov2025SPS Commerce 5 Question Quiz: https://www.spscommerce.com/supplychainnow/OMP ebook: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pgvWp0Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/Steph Curry & Burnt: https://tcrn.ch/4r9pOusManifest Vegas 2026: https://bit.ly/ManifestSCNConnect with Pam Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgranoff4/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/3XH6OVkThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-next-global-supply-chains-ai-manifest-2026-1509 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.