Supply Chain gets spooky today as we delve into the Halloween supply chain and holiday toy logistics challenges. Welcome to The Buzz powered by AutoScheduler! Hosts Scott Luton and Marty Parker welcome special guest Don HIcks, Founder & CEO of Optilogic to the show to discuss: The complexities of supply chain leadership Holiday toy logistics and Halloweenx supply chain dynamics The necessity for businesses to conduct stress tests and scenario modeling, particularly in light of recent disruptions and uncertainties in the global marketplace Valuable insights into the evolution of supply chain design, advocating for a mindset shift among leaders to embrace both planning and design as critical components of effective supply chain management Join us as we underscore the importance of adaptability and forward-thinking in a landscape characterized by rapid change and unpredictability, and reflect on effective supply chain practices and strategies as we go into the holiday season and beyond. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about AutoScheduler: https://autoscheduler.ai With That Said: https://bit.ly/WTS25Oct 2025 Mattel's disappointing Q3: https://bit.ly/MattelToysSC Have tariffs been lawfully applied? https://bit.ly/TariffRefunds Halloween Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/HalloweenSupplyChain AutoScheduler's FREE Warehouse Agent: https://autoscheduler.ai/agent-gate Don's recent address to his organization: https://optilogic.com/resources/post/why-we-do-what-we-do-a-ceos-take-on-purpose-design-and-real-impact Amazon Business: https://business.amazon.com Connect with Don Hicks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-hicks-35575b/ 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- Empowering Decision-Making in 2026 with Supply Chain Orchestration: https://bit.ly/3W7swlL WEBINAR- Inside Outdoor Cap’s Warehouse: How Voice Picking Elevated Daily Operations: https://bit.ly/49m4D1z WEBINAR- Supply Chain Strength: Strategies that Deliver in any Economy: https://bit.ly/4hqTnTH This
