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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 they navigate a volatile, high-cost global environment. Yet, despite this focus, most still struggle to contain costs amid system fragmentation and skill shortages.

Michael and Jess explore how digitalization, AI, and integrated technology platforms are transforming logistics from reactive to predictive—and what it will take for organizations to achieve truly connected, cost-efficient operations.

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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, and the urgent push to decarbonize freight transport. While the findings show that corporate commitment to sustainability remains strong despite uncertainty, execution hurdles persist. The episode highlights where organizations are making progress, where they’re struggling, and what needs to happen next to accelerate sustainable transformation.

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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 complexity, and rising tech demands—while outlining best practices for leaders to integrate compliance into strategy, foster cross-functional collaboration, and adapt to new technologies. 

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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 processes, while emphasizing how AI, machine learning, and cloud-based platforms can drive resilience, visibility, and sustainability. Listeners will gain practical insights into how companies are investing in digital maturity to enhance competitiveness despite economic headwinds. 

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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 tech priority for 2025. From automation and transparency to resilience and cost efficiency, we break down the capabilities, challenges, and strategic pathways driving this transformation.

This episode dives into:

• What defines a “next-gen” supply chain
• How AI agents are unlocking operational excellence
• Why sustainability is no longer optional
• The new metrics of resilience in volatile markets

Whether you're a CSCO, tech leader, or supply chain strategist, this episode offers a clear view into the future - and how to stay ahead of it.

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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 extractors
• Why general-purpose tools like ChatGPT are thriving—but enterprise platforms are stalling
• The critical role of workflow integration, agentic systems, and empowered line managers
• Practical GenAI use cases actually delivering measurable ROI

We also touch on the rise of the Agentic Web and what this means for AI’s future in supply chain, procurement, and operations.

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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 and Jess also walk through four strategic responses—reduce, replace, ramp up, or rearrange—that companies and governments can consider to navigate volatility. From Europe’s pivotal role in balancing East-West trade to the looming mismatches in supply and demand for products like electronics, this conversation dives deep into the real-world implications of trade fragmentation and shifting alliances.

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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 pillars - sustainability, collaboration, and technology - that organizations must prioritize to thrive through 2050. 

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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. From "safe bets" to "uncertain bets," the episode uncovers what leaders need to know to stay resilient and competitive. 

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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 - while also spotlighting the hurdles many still face in scaling and connecting these technologies across their supply chains. 

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