The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!

In this week's special Digital Transformers edition of The Buzz, host Kevin L. Jackson welcomes Brandi Boatner, Manager, Digital & Advocacy Communications at IBM to the show, for a special "Decoding Digital" episode. Together they discuss:

• What is a digital supply chain?
• The importance of thinking digitally in today's business environment
• What does it mean to be "digital-first?"
• The rise of the industrial metaverse in manufacturing
• Embracing rapid changes in the digital world and digital transformation
• And so much more!

Tune in and learn how "decoding digital" can make an impact on your role, your supply chain, and your organization.

Additional Links & Resources:

U.S. Bank 2024 Q1 Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/scn-us-bank

Recent edition of With That Said: https://bit.ly/4cN5APf

What is a Digital Supply Chain? Definition, Advantages, and Implementation: https://bit.ly/3WiMivL

The Rise of Industrial Metaverse in Manufacturing: https://bit.ly/3wy8NT5

What is a Digital Supply Chain Network: https://bit.ly/3XLyavR

IBM Institute for Business Value: https://bit.ly/3zmxfI8

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This episode is hosted by Kevin L. Jackson and Brandi Boatner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-digital-transformers-IBM-decoding-digital-1298

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