In this episode of the Masters of Supply Chain News Digest, John Church and Anne Robinson (former Chief Strategy Officer at Kinaxis and supply chain executive at Verizon and Cisco) explore the dramatic shifts in global manufacturing.They unpack why companies are rushing to move production closer to customers, the rise of advanced automated factories like Keen Footwear's new Kentucky plant, and the urgent need to rethink talent strategies for modern supply chain roles. From reshoring risks to labor shortages and price-sensitive consumers—this conversation tackles the big strategic questions facing supply chain leaders in 2025.Subscribe to our weekly Masters of Supply Chain News Digest, featuring active and former supply chain executives who break down a recent news event and its impact on global supply chains. Let their takeaways help you form a better opinion for your own supply chain strategy. Request to join our next invitation-only Masters of Supply Chain Roundtable, where supply chain Directors, VPs, and CSCOs share experiences and insights with each other on the latest supply chain techniques and technologies. ➡️ For our upcoming Roundtable schedule, check out www.mastersofsupplychain.com➡️ Connect with us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/masters-of-supply-chain➡️ For members-only content: www.circle.mastersofsupplychain.com Thanks for listening. Please like and share this episode with your supply chain colleagues. Leave us a comment below and suggest topics for discussion for our next episode.

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