<description>&lt;p&gt;The future of supply chain continues to evolve at breakneck speed, and on today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we unpack the technologies, innovations, and leadership decisions shaping what’s next for global supply chains. From human-machine collaboration to drone delivery and robotics, this episode cuts through the hype to focus on what’s practical, scalable, and impactful. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by Pegasus Logistics!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen in as hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson dive into the biggest developments influencing supply chain strategy today — and what leaders must do to stay ahead. Scott and Kevin are joined by special guest, Adrian Gonzalez, President of Adalante SCM. Together, they discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Why a deliberate human + machine strategy is essential for successful transformation, and how leaders can align people, processes, and AI&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Key takeaways from the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit, including why digital capabilities are now expected — not optional — for shippers and logistics providers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Why global trade remains resilient, continuing to grow year over year despite ongoing disruption and uncertainty&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The critical role of real-time visibility in freight forwarding, and why many providers are still falling behind in technology adoption&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;How Walmart’s expanding drone delivery operations signal a major leap forward in logistics innovation and customer experience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Industry reactions to humanoid robots, including skepticism around their practicality and a preference for purpose-built automation solutions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen in as we break down the trends, challenge assumptions, and explore what these signals mean for manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers, and supply chain leaders navigating an ever-changing landscape.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additional Links &amp;amp; Resources:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Connect with Adrian: &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-gonzalez-063530/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-gonzalez-063530/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Learn more about Pegasus Logistics: &lt;a href="https://www.pegasuslogistics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.pegasuslogistics.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Learn more about Supply Chain Now: &lt;a href="https://supplychainnow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://supplychainnow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: &lt;a href="https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: &lt;a href="https://supplychainnow.com/join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://supplychainnow.com/join&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: &lt;a href="https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;WEBINAR- 2026 Procurement Priorities: What’s Changing (and What You Need to Do First): &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href="https://bit.ly/3Yodf0Z"...</description>

Supply Chain Now

Supply Chain Now

The Buzz: Human + Machine — Redefining the Future of Supply Chains

DEC 19, 202554 MIN
Supply Chain Now

The Buzz: Human + Machine — Redefining the Future of Supply Chains

DEC 19, 202554 MIN

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The future of supply chain continues to evolve at breakneck speed, and on today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we unpack the technologies, innovations, and leadership decisions shaping what’s next for global supply chains. From human-machine collaboration to drone delivery and robotics, this episode cuts through the hype to focus on what’s practical, scalable, and impactful. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by Pegasus Logistics!Listen in as hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson dive into the biggest developments influencing supply chain strategy today — and what leaders must do to stay ahead. Scott and Kevin are joined by special guest, Adrian Gonzalez, President of Adalante SCM. Together, they discuss:Why a deliberate human + machine strategy is essential for successful transformation, and how leaders can align people, processes, and AIKey takeaways from the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit, including why digital capabilities are now expected — not optional — for shippers and logistics providersWhy global trade remains resilient, continuing to grow year over year despite ongoing disruption and uncertaintyThe critical role of real-time visibility in freight forwarding, and why many providers are still falling behind in technology adoptionHow Walmart’s expanding drone delivery operations signal a major leap forward in logistics innovation and customer experienceIndustry reactions to humanoid robots, including skepticism around their practicality and a preference for purpose-built automation solutionsListen in as we break down the trends, challenge assumptions, and explore what these signals mean for manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers, and supply chain leaders navigating an ever-changing landscape.Additional Links & Resources:Connect with Adrian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-gonzalez-063530/Learn more about Pegasus Logistics: https://www.pegasuslogistics.com/Learn 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- 2026 Procurement Priorities: What’s Changing (and What You Need to Do First): https://bit.ly/3Yodf0ZWEBINAR- Building the New Manufacturing Workforce: https://bit.ly/4iVb4vlWEBINAR- Building the Foundation for Agentic AI in the Modern Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/4s634vNThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-human-machine-redefining-future-supply-chains-1521