Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a high profile – and quickly evolving – set of standards by which organizations are being measured. Customers and the market as a whole are often watching closely to see what commitments they make and how they perform against those targets. For supply chain professionals, this means it is critical to understand all the risks covered by the ‘umbrella’ of ESG, including environmental (e.g., climate change and emissions), social (human rights, labor), ...
May 22, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 1120
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 co-hosts Scott Luton, Greg White, and returning guest Constantine Limberakis. Constantine has over 20 years of international experience, holding strategic roles in analyst advisory, consul...
May 19, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1119
Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chain ranking was started 19 years ago to recognize the best supply chains in the world and to raise awareness about the impact a well-run supply chain can have on the overall health and competitiveness of a business. Mike Griswold is the Vice President of Research at Gartner, specializing in retail with a particular focus on forecasting and replenishment. He is responsible for Gartner’s annual Top 25 Supply Chain ranking and joins Supply Chain Now on a monthly basis to d...
May 17, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 1118
Many manufacturers leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) to gather data and streamline their operations. Lexmark has been applying that concept since long before the IoT was commonly understood, using sensors to gather data and provide their clients with an exceptional customer experience. Tonya Jackson is the Senior Vice President of Chief Product Delivery Officer at Lexmark. She has over 30 years of experience in the high-tech industry, and is currently responsible for Lexmark’s product delive...
May 15, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1117
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 co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White. In addition to covering top supply chain news stories from around the world, they teased six tools for doing supply chain management better, as shared ...
May 12, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 1116
In 2022, U.S. Bank processed $46 billion in freight payments 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. Bobby opened the conversation by sharing his five key takeaways from the first quarter of 2023: the truc...
May 10, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1115
Supply chains are increasingly dependent upon digital tools, data, and automation. And yet, for all that progress, it is still people who ultimately make global supply chains work and ensure that progress continues to be made from one generation of professionals to the next. Stela Jaqueta is a podcast host, procurement professional, and supply chain enthusiast who is passionate about being an advocate for the development of African supply chains. Karen Pretorius is the Founder, Owner, and Execut...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 1114
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 co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White. In addition to covering top supply chain news stories from around the world, they celebrated team member Donna Krache’s 50 years in the workforce. An a...
May 05, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1113
Despite the sizable investments companies have made in enterprise technology, many people still feel stuck with their systems. Rather than looking for change to happen overnight, these teams can start the journey towards ROI by taking a single step – perhaps with the support of a trusted advisor. Greg Davis, a Principal at Grant Thornton, has 26 years of systems and supply chain consulting experience. He is an author and a frequent conference speaker who advocates for ROI-oriented digital transf...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 1112
Healthcare supply chains must be agile and cost effective, but all the efficiency in the world cannot guarantee a good patient experience. For that, organizations need to understand what patients expect and work closely with providers to ensure they have what they need for a range of treatment circumstances. Tom Harvieux is the Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at BJC Healthcare, one of the largest non-profit healthcare organizations in the United States. Tom is responsible for suppl...
May 01, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1111
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 co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White. In addition to covering top supply chain news stories from around the world, they shared their thoughts on environmental sustainability based on inspir...
Apr 28, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1110
The last few years have been highly unpredictable – and the spare parts supply chain hasn’t been… spared. In response to the disruptions, many manufacturers not only increased spending, but they also increased their levels of buffer stock. With demand starting to slow, they will need to adjust yet again, ideally without creating undue stress. Paul Noble, is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer with Verusen and Nick Griffith is a Senior Product Manager. They have extensive experience working wi...
Apr 26, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 1109
Creating an exceptional customer experience means knowing what customers want – and the best way to achieve that is to listen when they speak. The secret to success is to meet the customers where they are and provide them with what they need. Jennifer McKeehan is the Senior Vice President, End-to-End Delivery at Walmart – and a returning Supply Chain Now guest. Her past experience includes roles at Peloton and The Home Depot, where she learned that no matter what the problem is, the answers are ...
Apr 24, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1108
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 co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White. In addition to covering top supply chain news stories, they teased some of the supply chain factoids shared in the most recent edition of “With That Sa...
Apr 21, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 1107
Supply chain leaders have certainly proven themselves to be fighters over the last few years. Gladis Araujo, Global Supply Chain Strategy Vice President at Mattel, believes they have earned the label ‘gladiator.’ They face many opponents: psychological challenges, physical challenges, constant pressure, and unfavorable conditions. And, like gladiators, supply chain leaders are unbeatable when they fight as a team. Gladis is a global business leader with over 25 years’ experience in quality and s...
Apr 19, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 1106
Supply chain performance can determine if businesses succeed or fail. One of the many factors that dictate these levels of success: effective supplier sourcing. If a supply chain management team has a project or an initiative that they want to undertake to improve their operation or enterprise, it can be hard to find the right partners and providers to go to for support. Dillon Atchley is the CEO of Aureate Technologies. He has benefitted from experiencing global supply chain from a variety of a...
Apr 17, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1105
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, and it featured hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. They opened the conversation by talking about the ever-increasing number of Phishing attempts… with UPS a...
Apr 14, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 1104
In this classic crossover episode from our "This Week in Business History" podcast, host Scott W. Luton dives into what has become a subject of global fascination: the Suez Canal. Do you know the history of this modern engineering marvel? Scott shares 10 things that you may not know about the Suez Canal in this episode. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcK Subscribe to ...
Apr 12, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1103
Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcK Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/ 2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com WEBINAR- Supply Chain...
Apr 10, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 1102
In this episode of Good News Now, your host Scott W. Luton covers a variety of items: business lessons we can learn from the game of baseball; to an uplifting message from a recent successful political campaign; and even to the power of music, and how it can teach us key leadership lessons. There's always good news, if you're willing to go looking for it. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: ...
Apr 07, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1101
In February of 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. A citizen resistance that was only expected to last days has held for over a year… and the fight goes on. Vector Global Logistics launched an effort almost immediately to channel the collective desire to help. ‘Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine’ brings together like-minded individuals around the world that are determined to use their resources and expertise to make a difference for the people of Ukraine. In this special crossover episo...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 1100
Most people have a job or a profession, but only a lucky few have a mission. The difference between a job and a mission is that when unexpected things happen and you’re on a mission, you recognize that you are starting the next leg of your journey. Circularity and ESG guide Lorraine Jenks is one of the lucky few. Lorraine is the Founder and CEO of Hotelstuff/Greenstuff, online non-profit directories of eco-friendly products. She is also a TEDx speaker and a green procurement, supply chain, and c...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 1099
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. The 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, hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White, opens with the guys acknowledging that nearly everyone’s March Madness brackets are now broken – just in time to soothe the pain by celebrating International W...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 1098
Healthcare supply chain teams can’t allow critical items to go out of stock, and it is not as simple as substituting another brand. While healthcare organizations historically relied upon suppliers much larger than themselves, the pandemic challenged them to mature quickly and pick up best practices from other industries. Bill Selles is the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain for Corewell Health, a $14.7 billion not-for-profit integrated health system based in Michigan. Under his leadership, t...
Mar 27, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1097
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. The show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! This week’s edition of The Buzz included hosts Scott Luton and Greg White as well as special guest Delaney White from Deel. As Greg’s daughter, she was on hand to discuss the impact of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and to celebrate hi...
Mar 24, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 1096
With unpredictable market forces likely to continue through 2023, it is time for supply chains to counteract them by acting differently. Moving beyond day-to-day tactics to build long-term goals is an essential approach for any organization that wants to achieve their highest potential financial performance. Paul Tedford is the CEO of Synergy, an ERP consulting and implementation company, and 30-year industry veteran Shannon Vaillancourt is the Founder and President of RateLinx, a shipping, logi...
Mar 22, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1095
The Supply Chain Now community is so professionally ambitious that the team regularly fields questions about what people can do to make the most of their career in supply chain management. Who better to ask for input than Mike Griswold? Mike Griswold is the Vice President of Research at Gartner, specializing in retail with a particular focus on forecasting and replenishment. He is responsible for Gartner’s annual Top 25 Supply Chain ranking and joins Supply Chain Now on a monthly basis to discus...
Mar 20, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 1094
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 Digital Transformers edition of The Buzz included hosts Scott Luton, Greg White, and Kevin L. Jackson, as well as special guest Michael Pytel, co-founder and CTO at Fulfilld. Michael has over 15 years’ experience supp...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 1093
RPM, an international shipping and logistics company, is carving its own path as a leader in vehicle transportation and specialized freight. The vehicle transport sector has fallen years behind traditional freight management standards with limited automation and visibility. RPM is leveraging Turvo’s TMS Platform, with its unique collaboration cloud and advanced and modern tech, to connect everyone involved in a shipment for faster, more efficient, automated logistics. In its quest to move the in...
Mar 15, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1092
Although specific goals and challenges vary from company to company and industry to industry, there are also macro trends that all companies are trying to optimize against. How each leadership team chooses to navigate these trends will ultimately determine if they grow their market footprint or start to fall behind the competition. Rob Schaefer is the VP of Transportation Management Sales at Manhattan Associates and Bryant Smith is their Director of Product Management. They are in regular conver...
Mar 13, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 1091
