For our December episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Marianne Wanamaker, dean of UT's Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs and a professor of economics and public policy.

Wanamaker, who served as the chief domestic economist for the White House Council of Economic Advisors during the first Trump administration, is a recurring guest on the podcast and at meetings of the GSCI Advisory Board, where executives look to her for insights into the U.S. labor market.

In our final recording of 2024, she addressed the U.S. presidential election, the threat of tariffs and inflation, the negotiating tactics of president-elect Donald Trump, business relationships with Mexico and China, immigration, and much more.

The episode was recorded virtually on December 3, 2024.

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• November Logistics Manager’s Index shows continued growth
• Discounts and deals led to a Black Friday and Cyber Monday that exceeded expectations
• Farm industry warns Trump’s deportation plans could upend food supply
• What the last Trump tariffs did per experts
• Is the U.S. national debt of $35 trillion putting global economy at risk?
• Read our latest white paper, "Unlocking the Potential of the Gen XYZ Labor Force," released at the forum.
• Listen to previous episodes featuring Wanamaker in December 2021, March 2022, and July 2022.
• Wanamaker on the future of the supply chain workforce for Zero100 podcast
• Save the Date for the April 2025 Supply Chain Forum, April 8–10 in Knoxville
• Become a Supply Chain Forum member
• Subscribe to GSCI’s monthly newsletter
• Read the latest news and insights from GSCI

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For our November episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby were live at the Fall 2024 Supply Chain Forum, where they spoke with Robert Martichenko, board chair for TrailPath Workplace Solutions, and Sunland Logistics Solutions' CEO Arch Thomason and VP of Human Resources Diane Lowman.

With fundamental forces, from population demographics to shifting societal attitudes, shifting the nature of work and the relationships between people and their employers, the challenge of attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining talent is greater than ever. Our guests provide an in-depth case study for how they've partnered to build a Meaningful Employment Environment where trust has been established, fundamental needs are being met, the environment is participative, and the work is meaningful.

These are the kinds of relevant projects being tackled by University of Tennessee partners and shared through our extensive networks. Learn more about becoming a member of our renowned Supply Chain Forum today.

The episode was recorded live at the Marriott Knoxville Downtown on November 13, 2024. Watch a video of the episode.

Related links:

• Listen to our Season 1 episode featuring Robert Martichenko, "Is Lean Dead?"
• Read our latest white paper, "Unlocking the Potential of the Gen XYZ Labor Force," released at the forum.
• Listen to our Season 2 episode with Sunland's Chief Customer Officer Elijah Ray, "It's All About People."
• Become a Supply Chain Forum member
• Learn about SCM Academy programs, including upcoming virtual courses on Leadership (Jan. 29–May 6), Finance (March 3–April 27), and Planning (March 17–May 11)
• Subscribe to GSCI’s monthly newsletter
• Read the latest news and insights from GSCI

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For the first episode of our third season, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Haslam College of Business lecturer Paul Fortunato and partners from his Supply Chain Project Management (SCM 430) course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Fortunato, a former executive with Dow Chemical Company, invited Lori Maurer, director of the center for supply chain excellence, and Riley Clayton, logistics and supply chain manager, from Albemarle to talk with Ted and Tom about the corporation’s three-year involvement in his course.

UT’s top-ranked supply chain management programs are held up by their real-world relevance and the close work with corporate partners such as Albemarle, a leading provider of lithium, bromine, and other essential chemical elements.

Don’t miss this exciting discussion on talent identification, university and business collaborations, and real-world supply chain challenges addressed by UT students. To open the episode, our hosts also talk about the impact of U.S. port strikes, economic growth numbers, the upcoming presidential election, and more!

Is your company interested in partnering with the University of Tennessee? Learn more about becoming a member of our renowned Supply Chain Forum.

The episode was recorded virtually on October 28.

Related links:

• The U.S. economy remains engine of global growth in latest IMF forecasts
• Election-year effect: scenarios that could impact the supply chain
• Don Maier on understanding the impact of organized labor on the U.S. supply chain
• For the fifth year, UT ranked No. 1 in the SEC and No. 4 nationally for SCM programs by U.S. News and World Report
• Register for the Fall 2024 Supply Chain Forum, Nov. 12–14 in Knoxville
• Become a Supply Chain Forum member
• Subscribe to GSCI’s monthly newsletter
• Read the latest news and insights from GSCI

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