The last few years of disruption have illuminated the dire need for enhanced visibility, rendering real-time or near-real-time visibility not as a luxury but as an indispensable necessity. Whether it is to proactively navigate today’s constant disruptions or have greater flexibility in meeting customer shifting demand, in today's fast-paced business environment, supply chain visibility is crucial for success. In this recent Supply Chain Now livestream, hosts Scott Luton and Constantine Limberaki...
Oct 09, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1180
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! In this episode of the Buzz, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, featured hosts Scott Luton and Greg White dig into top stories in business and share about: The ongoing labor strike in the automotive s...
Oct 06, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1179
The Coca-Cola Company is a globally recognized beverage giant with a complex and extensive supply chain network. Its enduring success and its commitment to customer engagement serve as a backdrop for this episode's discussions on technology's transformative role in supply chain management. Rob Haddock, a supply chain expert with over four decades of experience at The Coca-Cola Company, joins hosts Greg and Scott in this episode, along with special guest Will Shu, CEO and co-founder of Vector, to...
Oct 04, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1178
There are few opportunities in the world to combine creativity with analytics like those presented by the beauty industry. Because of this, Supergoop! CEO Amanda Baldwin had the courage to pivot from successful roles in banking and private equity to become an entrepreneur – even surprising herself. In this Logistics with Purpose crossover episode, she joins Enrique Alvarez and Maureen Woolshlager to tell her story and talk about how she and her team give back. Additional Links & Resources: L...
Oct 02, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 1177
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 hosts Scott Luton and Constantine Limberakis, along with special guests from Boston Consulting Group: Managing Directors & Senior Partners Laura Juliano and Dustin Burke. In this lives...
Sep 29, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 1176
Leading distributors are constantly seeking new ways to improve their shipping planning and execution and improve their customers’ experiences. Such was the case for Scott Wolfer and Power Sales and Advertising, a leading incentive distributor, who transformed their shipping execution with their new RateLinx TMS that kept everything in sync with their ERP, Microsoft Dynamics. In this episode, Scott and Shannon Vaillancourt with Ratelinx join hosts Scott Luton and Greg White to discuss the top th...
Sep 27, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1175
Supply chain professionals are constantly asked to do more with less and provide point solutions for point problems. Supply chains serve as a starting point for digital transformation in times of economic instability and continued disruption, but is it possible to control complexity and cut costs at the same time? In this livestream-based episode, James Brochu, General Manager for the supply chain division at Pivotree, and Chad Hooker, SVP of Global Channel & Alliances at Fluent Commerce, jo...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 1174
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 Scott Luton, Greg White, and regular guest host Constantine Limberakis. They started the show by recognizing the life and professional achievements of Sandra MacQuillan, former Chief Suppl...
Sep 22, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1173
In this new episode of Supply Chain Now, the focus is on creating entrepreneurs through final-mile delivery. Hosts Scott and Greg welcome Sean Kelly, Principal Product Manager with Dispatch to discuss various topics related to last-mile delivery, including considerations for drivers, empowering drivers to expand their delivery business, and the opportunities for entrepreneurship in challenging times. The conversation also touches on the challenges of long-haul driving and the importance of drive...
Sep 20, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1172
The advance of human capabilities has been led by people who were able to imagine things that were not possible and then muster the willpower to build them. That requires a combination of seeing the world a bit differently and being willing to take risks and push the limits to create something new. Eric Adolphe, CEO of Forward Edge-AI, Inc., is a technology-savvy executive with over thirty years of success building high-growth firms focused on mission impact, revenue, and margin attainment, prim...
Sep 18, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1171
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. It featured hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson as well as special guest Theodora Lau, Founder of Unconventional Ventures. Her monthly column on FinTech Futur...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 1170
Every day of the year is associated with multiple special interest topics. September 6th is National Read a Book Day, Fight Procrastination Day, and National Coffee Ice Cream Day – not to mention Piggly Wiggly’s birthday. This year it was also Discuss Top News Stories with Mike Griswold Day! 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...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 1169
This special episode was initially released in September of 2020, and features Greg White sharing his heartfelt memories of the tragic events that unfolded on September 11, 2001. Greg was working with a medical supply company and was in New York that fateful day, and even in the midst of the fear and confusion, the supply chain rolled into action immediately – delivering much-needed medical supplies to the island of Manhattan. Some people experienced 9/11 firsthand, some as a current but faraway...
Sep 11, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1168
As the world becomes more complex, global supply chains must keep pace. New complexities layer over old, and if the supply ecosystem is not carefully and strategically managed, it can become unstable to the point of collapse. For that reason, supply chain professionals should always be looking to the future, anticipating what is next and building a foundation strong enough to grow. Hannah Kain is the President and CEO of ALOM, a global supply chain, contract packaging and fulfillment company. Sh...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 1167
Every dollar counts when it comes to supply chain logistics. It’s important to stretch each dollar as far as possible at every point in the supply chain without sacrificing quality. When it comes to final-mile delivery, there are plenty of tools to utilize to ensure you are streamlining operations, including technology that can help keep your costs low, save time, and improve your bottom line. Alexia Smith is the Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Dispatch where she is responsible for the ...
Sep 06, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 1166
In honor of Labor Day, host Scott Luton reflects back on his own related Eureka moment on the power of a good day's work & the responsibility we all have when it comes to the global workforce, in this classic episode from This Week in Business History. Scott also dives into the history of Labor Day, including a few historical notes that might just surprise you. Our team at Supply Chain Now is very grateful to all of the wonderful & talented workers who keep us all moving forward. Additio...
Sep 04, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 1165
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 kicked off with a nod to India’s recent moon landing by celebrating the many innovations that owe their existence to space travel: cordless power tools, filtration systems, and cloud computing. In ...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 1164
With so much change in global business, it can hardly come as a surprise that even the concept of "supply chain management" is being redefined out in industry. Effective supply chain management not only propels organizational success, but it also contributes to the creation of a more sustainable world. Matt Spooner is an Industry Thought Leader at Kinaxis – and one of Europe’s top age group Ironman triathletes. Before joining Kinaxis, he held leadership roles at ABB, Gartner, and Ericsson where ...
Aug 30, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 1163
When they said "shoot for the stars," Susan Kilrain took it literally. As one of only three women to pilot a space shuttle, she has broken barriers and opened doors in countless ways. In this Logistics with Purpose crossover episode, and in honor of the recent historical events in India, Kristi and Maureen sit down with Susan to learn about her professional trajectory from the Navy to space and on into motivational speaking, advisory boards, motherhood and more. Find out what it's like to stare ...
Aug 28, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1162
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Aug 25, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1161
Are we getting back to normal? According to the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index, the level of disruptions in supply chains is moderating. While the current trend suggests lowered levels of volatility, most supply chain managers believe that some shortages and serious disruptions will continue throughout 2023. Are you prepared for what’s to come? Dan Reeve has been Esker’s Vice President of Sales North America for 10 years, maintaining responsibility for recruitment, training, and direct sales...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 1160
When covering and commenting on the dynamics at play in global supply chains, it is always valuable to understand a person’s background and personal point of view. Both play a role in how they view and discuss complex issues like modern slavery, education, and even communications. Constantine Limberakis has an MBA and a master’s degree in international relations. He has always been captivated by the innovative dynamics at work in our constantly changing world. What better way to apply his educat...
Aug 21, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 1159
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. In addition to discussing recent news stories, Scott and Kevin shared their favorite business books, incl...
Aug 18, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1158
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defense martial art and combat sport that requires years of study, intense concentration, and physical self-mastery. It is essentially high-level problem-solving, albeit with potentially dire physical consequences. That combination of characteristics means that it is not entirely unlike supply chain management, especially at the industry-leading level. Jim Brochu, is the General Manager for the supply chain division at Pivotree, a leader in frictionless commerce tha...
Aug 16, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 1157
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. In this livestream, Bobby shared six key takeaways from the Q2 2023 report, including a Freight Payment ...
Aug 14, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 1156
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 Lee Klaskow, a Senior Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, in addition to regular co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White. Lee specializes in freight transportation and logistics, including glo...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 1155
Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chain ranking was started 19 years ago to celebrate 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. Those companies make news all year long based on their leading practices. 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 ...
Aug 09, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1154
With 54 different countries, different cultures, and great diversity, the continent of Africa certainly faces its own unique set of challenges on the global supply chain stage. But with its young population and abundant natural resources, there is also great potential for growth, and supply chain can serve as a catalyst in harnessing these opportunities. In this third and final episode of our three-part series, Supply Chain Now host Scott Luton wraps up coverage from the 2023 SAPICS Annual Confe...
Aug 07, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1153
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 Allison Giddens. Allison is the co-President at Win-Tech, a veteran-owned, woman-owned small business that specialized in aerospace precision machined parts. When it comes to top trends in...
Aug 04, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1152
Digital innovation is fueling change in supply chains through new trends and transformational technologies. As customer and consumer demands increase, many retailers, brands, and logistics providers are feeling pressure to optimize their operations to navigate greater complexities and competitive landscapes. Padhu Raman is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Osa Commerce. He has a strong track record of creating and implementing innovative solutions for end-to-end commerce, including eCo...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 1151
