Supply Chain Now11 Okt 2024

The Supply Chain Buzz for October 11th: Labor Talks, Manufacturing Challenges, and More

Join us for this week's episode of The Buzz, as we dive deep into the recent developments in labor negotiations affecting U.S. ports, specifically the tentative agreement between the ILA and USMX, which has temporarily averted a significant strike.

Hosts Scott Luton and Billy Ray Taylor welcome special guest Jon Gold, VP, Supply Chain and Customs Policy for the National Retail Federation (NRF) to the show, and discuss the implications of this agreement, including a 62% wage increase over six years and the critical topic of automation that could become a sticking point in future negotiations.

Listen in as the conversation continues and covers:

The need for continuous learning to retain talent and adapt to changes in the manufacturing workforce
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting the critical importance of protecting supply chains from increasing cyber threats
The upcoming NRF 2025 conference and key themes like AI's role in supply chain management and strategies for diversifying operations outside of China that will be focused on
The significance of engaging younger generations in manufacturing through educational tours and programs to foster interest in the industry

Join us for this episode, and gain insights into current market dynamics and the strategies that can help navigate the complexities of supply chain management in today's rapidly changing environment.

Additional Links & Resources:

Connect with Jon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-gold-1217012/
Learn more about NRF: https://nrf.com
Most Recent With That Said: https://bit.ly/3BKy6DB
TFEST Supply Chain Transformation Summit 2024: https://bit.ly/4gUCmAO
American Aid Logistics Network: https://www.alanaid.org/
Dockworkers’ union suspends strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract: https://bit.ly/3XTgrkB
NRF '25 Retail's Big Show: https://nrfbigshow.nrf.com/
Layoffs mount amid low manufacturing demand: September PMI- https://bit.ly/3zKia3P
Manufacturing Day Message: https://bit.ly/3XUNMf5
AME Atlanta 2024: https://bit.ly/46etFMK
Billy Ray's book The Winning Link: https://bit.ly/3XUE5gH
Connect with the Supply Chain Now community & programming: https://linktr.ee/Supplychainnow
NRF Statement on Port Strike Suspension - https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/nrf-reacts-port-strike-suspension
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