With so many global forces affecting the supply chain, which do you focus on first? Reshoring: the way of the future or a path to new problems? And is it time for all of us to dump the internal combustion engine and go electric? Tune in to this week's Buzz, sponsored by 6 River Systems, as Scott and Greg ask the tough questions and tackle today's top headlines in the supply chain. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Check out our new Su...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 1030
Supply chain planning is a challenge under the best of circumstances. Data management issues, legacy technology, complex supply chains, and a lack of integration and collaboration tools make this already difficult task even harder. That said, only about 20% of GEP’s clients do an effective job at supply chain planning, and the impact can be severe (and lasting) for companies that get it wrong. What capabilities does a company need to achieve effective supply chain planning in a volatile and comp...
Nov 17, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 1029
They say the proof is in the pudding, so if you want to understand the value of a group purchasing organization (GPO), look no further than the successful partnership between Lanter Delivery Systems and OMNIA Partners. In this episode, tune in to hear Greg and Scott chat with Johnathan Foster of Lanter Delivery Systems and Robert Mietus of OMNIA Partners on how GPOs save you money and free up your time to focus on change management, why they're ideal for smaller to mid-sized companies, the impor...
Nov 16, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 1028
Moving freight across international borders has not been an easy task over the past few years. With chaos surrounding supply chains, cultivating a close relationship with your supply chain partners has become the key to success. In this Supply Chain Now livestream, Paula Roets discussed what she has learned while serving as the liaison between shippers and their freight forwarder in times of tremendous uncertainty. She shared insights on how managing your freight forwarder - and your account exe...
Nov 15, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1027
As Florida braces for Hurricane Nicole in the wake of Ian's devastating damage, many are wondering how to lend a hand to those in crisis. In this episode, Scott and Maureen discuss disaster relief with the American Logistics Aid Network Executive Director Kathy Fulton. Listen in to learn more about how a crisis creates long-term needs long after news coverage subsides, what it takes to serve those needs, how to take a "deeds, not words," approach, advice for leaders and supply chain students, an...
Nov 14, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1026
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! This week’s edition of The Buzz featured Alex Fuller, Marketing Director at UPS. Host Scott Luton was joined by Kim Winter, Founder and Group Managing Director of the Logistics Executive Group, and Billy Taylor, Author of The Win...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 1025
Selecting Digital Supply Chain solution to support your transformation initiative is difficult. It can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Research shows that it takes some companies up to 18 months to document and prioritize selection criteria, business use cases, and a ranking of future needs which precedes identifying a long list of potential solutions to investigate before determining your short list, final selection, contract negotiation and project kickoff. One important step in the proces...
Nov 10, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1024
As we head into the holiday season, retail has plenty to contend with: rising costs, increased employee turnover, somehow managing inventory and more. In this episode, Gartner Vice President of Research, Retail Mike Griswold joins Scott and Greg to review key strategies for successful S&OP planning, break down the big merger between Kroger and Albertsons, dive into advice for the holiday season and more. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychain...
Nov 09, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1023
Inflation is the highest it’s been in decades, standing at 8.3% as of August 2022. Sky high prices have plagued the United States economy for months, pinching the wallets of millions of households and forcing the Federal Reserve to hike rates in attempts to cool it all down. Consumer budgets have been hit hard by everything from housing costs to filling up a gas tank. For businesses, the bottom line can be impacted drastically. And we’re all left wondering… what’s next and what can we do to prep...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 1022
The future of the supply chain is in their hands---and they're here to tell us all about it. Join Scott as he chats with CJ Wallace and Summer Roderick, students from the top-rated University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute, along with Executive Director Shay Scott. Get to know CJ, Summer and Shay and find out what trends they're tracking, if supply chain practitioners can catch up with best practices from the classroom, what makes the Global Supply Chain Institute so unique and more....
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 1021
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! This week’s edition of The Buzz opened with Scott Luton and Greg White discussing the entertainment value and athleticism of the glamorously ascendent new sport of pickleball. In fact, there was livestreaming coverage of the rece...
Nov 04, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1020
The strength of any profession can be found in the engagement and enthusiasm of its newest recruits – and supply chain is no exception! And with the world adjusting to virtual events and networking, bringing them together and building communities of interest is easier and more sustainable than ever. Jenny Froome is the Chief Operating Officer at SAPICS, the professional body for Supply Chain Management in South Africa. She is joined for this conversation by Kholofelo Mabila, Data Analyst with th...
Nov 03, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1019
There’s a reason that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and there are many examples of this principle playing out in business today. Many of them boil down to two specific scenarios: - An idea is conceived of by one person, but handed over to another for execution - An idea that works when led as a one-off, but which does not scale well at all One of those could easily be at play in a case of supplier diversity efforts gone wrong… in this case, at McDonald’s. They segment a portion...
Nov 02, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1018
How did three top global logistics enterprises perform in Q3, and what can we glean from their strategies moving forward? In this episode, Scott consults with supply chain writer Cathy Morrow Roberson, aka the earnings call expert. Combining her love of research with all things supply chain, Cathy is a veteran listener and learner here to school us on how UPS, FedEx and Amazon are navigating logistics challenges, how the holiday season is shaping up, the future of air freight and more. Additiona...
Nov 01, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 1017
Len DeCandia has enjoyed an illustrious career as a supply chain executive and chief procurement officer at some of the world's largest CPG enterprises, including Johnson & Johnson. So who better to reflect on the changing role of procurement with Scott and Kelly than Len? In this episode, tune in to hear Len share his thoughts on how the role of procurement has evolved, the supreme importance of managing risk, delivering on the promise of ESG, challenges moving forward, and more. Additional...
Oct 31, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 1016
Headed into Halloween, candy prices are getting downright spooky, but never fear! Scott and Greg are back with the Buzz to break down the latest on inflation, along with top headlines related to labor, NATO intervention and more. Joined by Ryan Kitchie of 6 River Systems, the team also tackles hidden costs of turnover and automation's full potential in a tight labor market. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Check out our new Supply Ch...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 1015
In 2021, U.S. Bank processed $37 billion in freight paymments for some of the world’s largest corporations and government agencies. Those payments and the data that accompanies them are analyzed quarterly by Bobby Holland, U.S. Bank vice president and director of Freight Data Solutions and his team. The FPI report includes quarter over quarter, year over year, and full year data and analysis. In Q3 there was a slight dip in national shipments and spend. Although the index captured natural fluctu...
Oct 27, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1014
Genpro CEO Robert Goldstein is able to easily manage his supply chain, thanks to careful planning and collaboration with Turvo to implement Turvo's cloud-powered TMS solution. Join Scott and Greg as they hear the story of this powerful partnership from Robert and Turvo Chief Customer Officer Luis Pajares. Found out how they transformed the customer experience -- and what's on the horizon as the end-to-end platform moves closer to the edge. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Suppl...
Oct 26, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 1013
There are over 2 million podcasts out there in the world, along with 66 million episodes to sort through. Luckily, our in-house content experts Amanda Luton and Katherine Hintz have done the legwork so you can get a head start on choosing the best of the best. In this episode, Amanda and Katherine join Scott to share their top picks for wild stories, historical insight, true crime labyrinths, self-improvement tips and more. As a bonus, find out their Supply Chain Now favorites and what's on the ...
Oct 25, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 1012
In this special episode, host Scott W. Luton offers a few highlights from SCN's robust webinar programming. In the first highlight, Scott & Karin Bursa talk about managing rapid growth with Christopher Thorndike from Crocs and Jon Runkel from Infor. In the second highlight, Scott & Greg White talk about how modern, forward-thinking finance teams are powerful allies for global supply chain, featuring Paul Simister from Electricbase and Mark Gilham from Enable. Want to see these webinar co...
Oct 24, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1011
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! This week’s edition of The Buzz was a Digital Transformers edition. Host Kevin L. Jackson was joined by Dial P for Procurement host Kelly Barner to start the week off with a double dose of vitamin K and the first-ever Supply Chai...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 1010
In this episode of The Business Buzz for October 20th, 2022, host Scott W. Luton tackles a wide range of current news, from increased levels of cybersecurity spending to decreased volumes in imports, shipping & warehouse occupancies. Scott congratulates a friend of the show for hitting a big milestone - - and even offers up the power of grace when it comes to restoring Faith in Humanity. Give it a listen & let us know what you think. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Sup...
Oct 20, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1009
Over the last two years, everyone has learned a lot about supply chain operations, complexity, and leadership. It has been as easy to spot exceptional leaders as it has been to see leadership vacuums. Good leaders managed to keep their operations rolling and hit their performance targets despite the challenges, but great leaders did all that while still supporting their teams and building a pathway to an uncharted future. Ramona Hood is the President & CEO of FedEx Custom Critical, the part ...
Oct 19, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1008
Procurement never makes the news, but when we do, we don’t hold anything back. Case in point: a viral video featuring (former) Apple Vice President of Procurement Tony Blevins. He recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons. The question is whether he was truly fired for what he said in that viral TikTok or whether it was an opportunity for the company to distance themselves for his ‘old school’ approach to procurement, carried out in grand style over the last 22 years. In this Dial P cros...
Oct 18, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1007
There is perhaps no one embodying our core value to "Be the change" quite like ATL native and Mākhers Studio Founder Wanona Satcher. In this Logistics with Purpose crossover episode, Kristi sits down with Wanona for an expert deep dive into Atlanta history, the journey to building more equitable communities through green manufacturing and modular shipping containers, and the successes, challenges and future goals for Wanona and her organization. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and grow --- ...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 1006
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! This week’s edition of The Buzz was a Digital Transformers edition, so Scott Luton was joined by fellow host Kevin L. Jackson, a multi-time bestselling author who has been recognized as a Top 5G Influencer and a Top 50 Global Dig...
Oct 14, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1005
Are you looking for a Supply Chain Crystal Ball? Industry Analysts play a unique role in helping companies prioritize supply chain initiatives, set and benchmark performance goals, understand unique industry vertical opportunities and identify a short list of potential solution and service providers. To be well-informed and effective, Industry Analysts must engage with solution and service providers to understand their software solutions, unique value propositions including product differentiato...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 1004
Creating a world-class consumer experience is no easy feat. For one thing, each customer wants something a little different. But making sure that the intent of a new program or a corporate collaboration delivers the intended value requires that everyone on the team keep every customer in mind. Michael Prince is the Vice President of Returns and Quality with Walmart, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he has experience at Amazon and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In this e...
Oct 12, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 1003
You've heard of Industry Analysts, but do you really know what their jobs entail? In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Mike Griswold with Gartner joins Scott and Karin to share an insider's view of the role that industry analysts play between solution and service providers and practitioners or end-user companies. Learn some of the essentials in the industry analyst tool kit, the lens through which they view all industry problems, and more. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Suppl...
Oct 11, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 1002
What are the core qualities of a truly effective leader? As the new, youngest, and first African American President of the Southeastern Region of AME, Chrystal York knows a good bit about leadership and joins Scott to talk all about it. Listen as Chrystal shares her upbringing and early exposure to servant leadership, what she learned about leadership from her early career managers, her advice for young people, and so much more. Also listen as Chrystal shares her vision for the Southeastern regi...
Oct 10, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1001
