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Supply Chain Deepdive

Global Supply Chain Council (GSCC)

57 episodes

1 week ago

Send us a text In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack the new white paper “Leaner, Smarter, Faster, and More Connected: Supply Chains Evolve to Meet Rising Volatility and Cost Pressures,” produced by Reuters Events: Supply Chain in partnership with CargoWise. Drawing on insights from over 450 logistics and supply chain leaders, the paper reveals how companies are shifting priorities—placing cost reduction above resilience and sustainability—as th...

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Send us a text In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack the new white paper “Leaner, Smarter, Faster, and More Connected: Supply Chains Evolve to Meet Rising Volatility and Cost Pressures,” produced by Reuters Events: Supply Chain in partnership with CargoWise. Drawing on insights from over 450 logistics and supply chain leaders, the paper reveals how companies are shifting priorities—placing cost reduction above resilience and sustainability—as th...

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Supply Chain Deepdive

Leaner, Smarter, Faster, and More Connected

Send us a text In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack the new white paper “Leaner, Smarter, Faster, and More Connected: Supply Chains Evolve to Meet Rising Volatility and Cost Pressures,” produced by Reuters Events: Supply Chain in partnership with CargoWise. Drawing on insights from over 450 logistics and supply chain leaders, the paper reveals how companies are shifting priorities—placing cost reduction above resilience and sustainability—as th...

1 week ago

12 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

Beyond Commitments: Tackling Scope 3 and Freight Decarbonization

Send us a text In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams explore the State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2025. Drawing on insights from over 1,200 global professionals, the report examines how companies are translating sustainability pledges into practice across their supply chains. The conversation zeroes in on three critical themes: the influence of government regulations on strategy, the ongoing challenge of measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions, an...

2 weeks ago

16 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

Global Shifts, New Rules: Redefining Trade Compliance for Leaders

Send us a text In this new episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack the World Economic Forum and PwC’s latest white paper, Trade Compliance for Leadership: Navigating a Shifting Global Landscape. The discussion highlights how trade compliance has moved from a back-office task to a strategic priority for competitiveness and resilience. They explore four major challenges shaping the agenda—geopolitical volatility, sustainability regulations, regulatory compl...

1 month ago

19 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

Maturity Matters: Advancing Supply Chain Execution in the Digital Era

Send us a text In this new episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack IDC’s latest report Supply Chain Execution Digital Maturity, authored by Research Director Travis Eide. The study introduces a five-stage maturity model—from “Resistant” to “Optimized”—to help organizations benchmark their execution capabilities and chart a path toward intelligent, synchronized operations. The discussion highlights the biggest obstacles, including legacy systems and manual...

1 month ago

18 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

Next-Gen Supply Chains: AI, Agility, and the Future of Operations

Send us a text In this new episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack Capgemini’s latest research, "Next-Gen Supply Chain", which explores how leading organizations are evolving their operations into agile, intelligent, and sustainable networks. As geopolitical disruptions and economic uncertainty continue to reshape global commerce, the report reveals that 8 out of 10 executives rank next-gen supply chains—powered by Agentic and Generative AI - as a top tec...

2 months ago

26 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

The GenAI Divide: Why 95% of Businesses Are Missing the Mark

Send us a text In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack the MIT NANDA report “State of AI in Business 2025,” which reveals a stark reality: 95% of companies are not realizing meaningful returns from their GenAI investments. Despite the hype, most enterprise-grade GenAI tools are falling short due to a lack of adaptability, memory, and contextual learning. The episode explores: The growing GenAI Divide between experimenters and value extractorsWhy g...

2 months ago

16 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

Tariffs, Tensions, and Trade Shifts: Mapping a New Global Order

Send us a text In this new episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack McKinsey Global Institute’s recent report, “The Great Trade Rearrangement.” The discussion explores how rising geopolitical tensions and new tariffs, particularly between the U.S. and China, are reconfiguring global trade flows. The episode introduces McKinsey’s concept of the "rearrangement ratio", a framework for assessing how easily supply chains can switch sourcing partners. Michael an...

3 months ago

16 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

Rewiring Global Value Chains: A Vision for 2050

Send us a text In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams break down the World Economic Forum’s latest white paper, From Shock to Strategy: Building Value Chains. Developed with the Global Future Council on Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains, the report explores how global disruptions—from geopolitics to climate and technology—are fundamentally reshaping global value chains. The episode unpacks eight key forces driving this shift and explores three pil...

4 months ago

26 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

Global Trade in Flux: Rerouting the Future of Supply Chains

Send us a text In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams explore McKinsey’s latest report, "Navigating the New Global Trade Paradigm." The conversation breaks down how geopolitical shifts, economic fragmentation, and shifting trade corridors are reshaping the global trade map. With up to 30% of trade potentially rerouted by 2035, businesses must rethink supply strategies, anticipate sector-specific disruptions, and prepare for multiple future scenarios. Fr...

4 months ago

28 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

Charting the Future: AI’s Role in Complex Supply Chains

Send us a text In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams explore Blue Yonder’s 2025 report, “Supply Chain Compass: Navigating Complexity with AI.” With insights from over 670 senior supply chain leaders, the report examines how organizations are responding to global disruptions, sustainability demands, and evolving customer expectations. The discussion unpacks how AI is helping companies build resilience, empower people, and accelerate sustainable outcomes...

4 months ago

20 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

The Road to Autonomy: AI Agents and the Future of Supply Chains

Send us a text In this new episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack Accenture’s report “Making Autonomous Supply Chains Real.” As supply chain complexity intensifies, companies are shifting from automation to full autonomy - where AI agents take on end-to-end decision-making and execution. Based on a global survey of 1,000 C-suite executives, the report reveals that nearly two-thirds of firms are planning to significantly advance supply chain autonomy in t...

5 months ago

19 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

The True Cost of Ultra-Fast Fashion: Unpacking Shein’s Impact

Send us a text In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams confront the realities behind Shein's ultra-fast fashion. With Shein dominating global fashion trends, the discussion dives into the brand’s labor practices, audit transparency, and environmental footprint. From alleged excessive working hours to sustainability initiatives like resale platforms and energy efficiency projects, this episode unpacks both criticism and corporate response. Is Shein revolu...

5 months ago

13 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

Procurement's Power Shift: From Savings to Strategy

Send us a text In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack Inverto’s 2025 CPO Survey, exploring how leading procurement teams are reshaping their role from cost-cutters to strategic growth enablers. From innovation and sustainability to executive influence and digital tools, the report shows how “impact leaders” are outperforming by aligning procurement with core business goals. Support the show Continue the Conversation on Chain.NET Don't let ...

6 months ago

21 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

Beyond the Magic: What Gartner’s TMS Report Doesn’t Tell You

Send us a text In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems. They break down how TMS platforms are evolving, what core capabilities define a modern solution, and how Gartner assesses vendors based on execution and vision. The episode explores key trends shaping the TMS landscape - like real-time visibility, predictive analytics, and network optimization—and what these rankings mean for...

6 months ago

16 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

Asia-Pacific Challengers: The New Global Powerhouses

Send us a text In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack BCG’s latest report, Asia-Pacific’s Five Forces of Global Power. The discussion explores how a rising class of “Asia-Pacific Challengers” is reshaping the global landscape—moving beyond traditional cost advantages to lead through innovation, cultural relevance, and bolder risk-taking. Whether established “globalizers” or fast-growing “disruptors,” these companies are demonstrating what it take...

6 months ago

17 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

Ready for Resilience: Building Strength Amid Trade Turbulence

Send us a text In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams break down Accenture’s timely report, "Ready for Resilience." As U.S. tariffs surge and trade policy becomes increasingly unpredictable, the report outlines three possible future scenarios—from de-escalation to full-blown escalation—and what they could mean for inflation, economic growth, and global supply chains. With Asia facing high exposure and uncertainty on the rise, the conversation focuses on...

6 months ago

17 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

Resilient by Design: Navigating Tariffs and Trends in 2025

Send us a text In this episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams unpack the key insights from EY’s latest "Supply Chain Quarterly Update Q1 2025: Trends and Tariffs." Discover how global supply chains continue demonstrating resilience despite ongoing disruptions. Learn about the strategic impacts of proposed US tariffs prompting network redesigns, inventory build-ups, and sourcing adjustments. The discussion also covers emerging trends such as tightening trucking ...

6 months ago

14 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

Trump Tariffs: Supply Chain Strategies and Impacts

Send us a text In this insightful episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams explore the intricate implications of the "Trump Tariffs: Supply Chain Strategies and Impacts" on global trade. Delve into how the recent tariffs are reshaping international trade dynamics, particularly affecting major exporting countries like China, India, Vietnam, and Thailand. The episode breaks down the nuanced strategies businesses are adopting to navigate these new trade barriers, in...

6 months ago

14 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

Agile Futures: Mastering Dynamic Supply Chain Optionality

Send us a text In this compelling episode of Supply Chain Deepdive, titled "Agile Futures: Mastering Dynamic Supply Chain Optionality," hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams explore the transformative strategies outlined in the recent report, "Dynamic Supply Chain Optionality: A New Era of Resilience." This episode dives into how businesses can embrace DSCO - a proactive approach designed to enhance supply chain agility and resilience amidst global disruptions like tariffs. The discussion shed...

7 months ago

15 minutes

Supply Chain Deepdive

Under the Surface: Exposing Cyber Risks in Global Supply Chains

Send us a text Join hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams as they explore the revelations from Bitsight's 2025 report, "Under the Surface." This episode unpacks the interconnected nature of digital supply chains and the disproportionate cybersecurity risks posed by certain providers. Despite their smaller customer bases, some providers have extensive digital footprints and often exhibit weaker security measures, posing significant risks to major market segments. The hosts discuss the importanc...

7 months ago

16 minutes