Episode Details

Today we delve into pressing cybersecurity issues, recent developments in warehouse demand, and the need for more operational efficiency in the cold chain industry.. Welcome to The Buzz powered by AutoScheduler!

Hosts Scott Luton and Tandreia Bellamy welcome special guest Ilya Preston, Co-Founder & CEO of PAXAFE, to discuss:

• The ongoing tariff challenges and how companies like Lovesac are navigating these through strategic supplier negotiations, production shifts, price adjustments, and cost-cutting measures
• The warehouse industry, where a resurgence in demand is noted, reflecting broader economic trends
• The pressing issues surrounding cybersecurity within the supply chain, particularly during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting the alarming trend of declining budgets despite increasing cyber threats
• The burgeoning cold chain industry and the necessity for orchestration in ensuring operational efficiency

Join us as we unpack these pivotal topics and their implications for the future of global supply chains, offering actionable insights for industry professionals.

Additional Links & Resources:

• With That Said: https://bit.ly/WTS19Oct2025
• AutoScheduler.AI:  https://autoscheduler.ai
• SAP Supply Chain Orchestration: https://bit.ly/SAP4Nov2025 
• Lovesac sees ‘strong progress’ from 4-step tariff plan: https://bit.ly/LovesacTariffs
• Prologis Raises Outlook as Warehouse Leasing Picks Up: https://on.wsj.com/4opnRaT
• CIOs, CEOs split on key tech decisions: https://bit.ly/CIOsCEOs
• AutoScheduler Warehouse Decision Agent: https://autoscheduler.ai/agent-gate/ 
• The Real Cold Chain Problem Isn’t Visibility — It’s Your Approach: https://bit.ly/PAXAFEblog
• Learn more about Paxafe: https://www.paxafe.com/
• Connect with IIya Preston:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilyapreston/ 
• Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com
• Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now
• Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join
• Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk
• WEBINAR- Optimizing End-to-End Logistics: Efficiency, Collaboration, and Innovation- https://bit.ly/4ml2TZh
• WEBINAR- Empowering Decision-Making in 2026 with Supply Chain Orchestration: https://bit.ly/3W7swlL

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Tandreia Bellamy and produced by T