The Buzz for September 27th: The Port Strike is Looming

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 episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Marcia Williams welcome special guest Taylor Jackson, President and CEO of The Maritime Association of South Carolina, who discusses the potential impact of the ILA-USMX stalemate. Listen in as they discuss:The need for automation and better wages as a potentially crippling port strike loomsNASA's supply chain challengesOngoing shifts in retail sourcing practicesHalloween spending and the growing significant economic impact of the holiday Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about The Maritime Association of South Carolina: https://maritimesc.orgMost Recent Edition of With That Said: https://bit.ly/4defNnrLogiCon24- Reimagine Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/3AZf2BeNASA Supply Chain Issues: https://bit.ly/4djTSeLRetailers embrace new sourcing practices: https://bit.ly/4eyG6FQThe Top 10 Economies Where Manufacturing is Most Important: https://bit.ly/3BfemIcHalloween spending to reach $11.6B this year: https://bit.ly/3MT4vufQ2 2024 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/scn-us-bankLearn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- Creating the Unified Supply Chain Through the Symbiosis of People and Technology: https://bit.ly/3XDtrejWEBINAR- Defending Your Business from Ransomware and Cyber Threats: https://bit.ly/4d0VGcfWEBINAR- End-to-End Excellence: Integrating Final Mile Logistics: https://bit.ly/3ZlpE7UWEBINAR- AI for SMBs: Unlocking Growth with Netstock's Benchmark Report: https://bit.ly/3AWtoCDThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Marcia Williams produced by Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-port-strike-1330