Charting the Course: Navigating Future Supply Chain Challenges

02/27/25 • 17 min

Join hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams in the latest episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, titled "Charting the Course: Navigating Future Supply Chain Challenges." This episode delves into Gartner's latest report, "The Future-Ready Supply Chain." Discover how supply chain leaders can effectively prepare for imminent challenges such as AI adoption, environmental regulations, geopolitical shifts, data management, and talent acquisition. The report identifies essential characteristics like agility and resilience, and maps out four strategic paths—Design, Decision, Deferment, and Durability—each tailored to different business needs and risk profiles. This episode breaks down these pathways to help leaders prioritize investments and strategies for sustainable competitive success in the evolving supply chain landscape.

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In the latest episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, "Adapting to Change: Consumer Delivery Preferences Post-Pandemic," hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams explore the shifting terrain of US e-commerce delivery based on a McKinsey article. As e-commerce growth moderates, consumer priorities are evolving from speed to cost-effectiveness and reliability. This episode discusses how consumers now favor longer wait times if it ensures lower costs and reliable delivery windows. Additionally, there’s a rising preference for flexible and sustainable shipping options. Michael and Jess analyze how these changes necessitate a strategic pivot for shippers and logistics providers, emphasizing choice, reliability, and sustainability in their services to align with the new consumer expectations.

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Join hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams on Supply Chain Deepdive as they explore the latest report "Supply Chain Challenges 2025: Cross-Border Implications," from Bloomberg Law. This episode delves into the complexities of international trade and supply chain management, starting with a detailed look at the evolving definition of "exports" under U.S. law, including the intricate rules surrounding "deemed" exports and activities beyond physical shipments. The discussion then navigates through the nuances of embargoes and sanctions, with a focus on countries like Cuba, Iran, and North Korea. Additionally, the hosts provide insights into practical compliance steps for importing goods into the U.S., emphasizing the importance of detailed contingency planning for crisis management within supply chains. The episode concludes by examining the contentious issue of the de minimis threshold for duty-free imports, discussing its impact on trade policies and the role of advanced enforcement technologies in facilitating fair trade practices.

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