As we step into 2025, the manufacturing industry faces a landscape filled with both challenges and opportunities. From persistent labor shortages and supply chain disruptions to the rise of AI and clean technology, major shifts are reshaping the sector. In this episode, we break down Deloitte’s 2025 Manufacturing Industry Outlook and explore the five key trends set to define the year ahead.

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The Association for Supply Chain Management ranks the 10 most important areas of focus for supply chain professionals in the coming year.

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The supply chain industry is rapidly evolving, with companies navigating a complex web of geopolitical tensions, technological advancements and shifting customer demands. In this episode, Tobey Gonnerman, President of Fusion Worldwide, shares insights on how his company is pivoting to capture future business opportunities and provide innovative solutions to support their clients’ supply chain needs.

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Drowning in data but struggling to turn it into actionable insights? Hear from industry experts from The Raymond Corporation on how to establish a data-driven decision-making process that drives real operational efficiencies in your supply chain. Learn the keys to capturing the right data, setting the right goals and leveraging that information to optimize your warehouse, logistics and manufacturing operations.

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The container shipping industry is undergoing a critical digital transformation, with new standards and technologies poised to revolutionize the customer experience, reduce costs and drive sustainability. In this episode, Thomas Bagge, CEO of DCSA, and Thomas Morris, Senior Partner, UAE, of Finn Partners, provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of digitalization through an overview of DCSA’s inaugural “The State of the Industry Report: Insights on Digital Evolution in Container Shipping,” highlighting the key barriers to adoption and the collaborative steps needed to fully unlock the benefits of a modernized, interconnected supply chain.

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Hear how Rochester Electronics is blending cutting-edge digital technologies like AI with a people-centric approach to transform the distribution landscape. Executive Vice President Colin Strother shares insights on Rochester's innovative strategies, from an AI superhero to personalized customer experiences, all while maintaining the human touch that is crucial in this industry.

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Sustainability is a top priority for electronics companies and their supply chain partners. In this episode, Mark Bollinger, Chief Globalization Officer at Smith, joins Supply Chain Connect during electronica 2024 and discusses how distributors are stepping up to support their customers’ sustainability initiatives. Discover the ways Smith is helping electronics manufacturers reduce waste, repurpose components and minimize their environmental impact.

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Todd Burke, President of Global Business Development at Smith, joins Supply Chain Connect in this episode to discuss the evolving role of independent distributors in the semiconductor and electronics supply chain. Burke highlights the flexibility and global sourcing capabilities of independent distributors, as well as how the demand for independent distributors has surged post-COVID with their capabilities in managing excess and shortage inventory challenges.

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