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 relationships
The critical understanding that effective leadership in supply chain management can either catalyze or hinder operational efficiency
The influence of artificial intelligence in optimizing supply chain processes, positing it as a transformative force that can enhance decision-making and operational agility
The 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 marketplace

Join 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.com
Koray Kose’s keynote: https://bit.ly/KorayKose-keynote
Koray Kose on Supply Chain Wars: https://bit.ly/SupplyChainWars
LinkedIn Workforce Survey: https://bit.ly/LI-workforce-survey
AI & ketchup: https://bit.ly/AI-ketchup
Europe lagging in AI: https://bit.ly/AI-Gaps
Join SCN at Manifest: https://partner.manife.st/partner/supplychainnow
Connect 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.com
Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now
Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join
Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk
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WEBINAR- Empowering Decision-Making in 2026 with Supply Chain Orchestration: https://bit.ly/3W7swlL

This 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

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