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Trade Shows are The Key to Unlocking Potential in Logistics and Supply Chain Networking

In-person industry events remain essential for building meaningful connections and staying competitive as supply chain professionals navigate rapid technologica

By Mike Bush · January 16, 2024, 6:00 AM UTCHammer Down PodcastMia MazalMike BushSupply Chain Management
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Key takeaways

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In-person trade shows offer networking depth that virtual channels cannot replace for logistics and supply chain professionals.

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Staying competitive in supply chain requires direct exposure to emerging technologies and industry innovations showcased at live events.

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Face-to-face interactions at conferences accelerate trust-building and partnership development in B2B logistics contexts.

Amidst a rapidly evolving logistics and supply chain industry, technological advancements and shifts in workforce dynamics are creating new challenges and opportunities. In this episode of Hammer Down with Mike Bush, he dives into the transformative world of supply chain management, featuring Mia Mazal, the Business Development and Partnership Manager at Sworkz. Mia discusses her unique journey into the logistics industry, the impact of nearshoring, and the integration of technology in supply chain operations.

About the author

Mike Bush
Mike BushChief Growth Officer

Beginning his career by learning how to tell a brand’s story, leveraging marcom to build market share, utilizing PR to get people engaged, and innovating trust-based relationships between products and people, He took on diverse challenges and continually grew. Mike created the first ever SEO practice in Washington DC — generating $10M+ in revenue for 10+ clients. Throughout my career, Mike gained unique experiences such as spearheading marcom for a company after a real-time suicide (incident inspired a Law & Order SVU episode) with minimal negative publicity. And advising a client in PR best practices after an employee had committed a highly publicized terrorist attack in the US. Company was able to maintain all major financial relationships (JPM, BofA, Well Fargo, AmEx, etc.). He worked for a leader in the automotive services industry — building a reputation as nationally recognized expert on road rage (including an appearance on Court TV as a Subject Matter Expert). This included creating media that generated 100M+ impressions.

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Mike Bush

Partner at EY

Mike Bush is a partner at EY (Ernst & Young) with expertise in logistics, transportation, and supply chain advisory. He works with organizations navigating operational transformation and emerging technology adoption. Bush advocates for in-person industry engagement as a core component of professional development and competitive strategy.