Ever wondered how AI is transforming the future of supply chains? In this episode, hosts Scott W. Luton and Kevin L. Jackson are joined by David Vallejo, Vice President and Global Head of Digital Supply Chain Product Marketing at SAP, and Ronny Horvath, Partner Digital Supply Chain at IBM Consulting, to explore the game-changing role of artificial intelligence in supply chain management. Together, they dive deep into the practical applications of AI, revealing how companies are leveraging this t...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 1331
The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon 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 week's episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Marcia Williams welcome special guest Taylor Jackson, President and CEO of The Maritime Association of South Carolina, who discusses the potential impact of the ILA-USMX stalemate....
Sep 27, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1330
How are supply chain leaders responding to the growing challenge of cargo theft in 2024? In this episode, hosts Scott W. Luton and Karin Bursa are joined by Richie Daigle, Enterprise Account Executive at Tive, to discuss the alarming rise in cargo theft—up 50% this year—and the steps companies are taking to protect their freight. Richie shares how Tive’s real-time tracking technology is enabling businesses to secure shipments, minimize disruptions, and ensure goods arrive on time and intact. The...
Sep 25, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1329
Supply Chain Now's latest episode features Scott Luton and special guest Mike Griswold from Gartner, discussing the intersection of supply chain management and popular TV shows. The conversation highlights how shows like MacGyver, Press Your Luck, and others offer valuable lessons in resilience, adaptability, and cross-functional teamwork. Listen in as they even touch on the rising issue of cargo theft, drawing a parallel with a memorable train heist from Breaking Bad. Tune in for an engaging di...
Sep 23, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1328
The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon 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 week's episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa delve into the critical issues and opportunities in global supply chain management. Together they discuss: The potential impact of a looming strike by the International...
Sep 20, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 1327
How are supply chain leaders addressing disruptions and improving supplier relationships? In this episode, host Scott W. Luton speaks with Tom Kieley, CEO and co-founder of SourceDay, about how automation and AI are reshaping procurement and supplier collaboration. The conversation highlights SourceDay’s approach to reducing inefficiencies by automating purchase orders, predicting supply risks, and enhancing supplier reliability. Tom shares stories of companies that have reduced inventory costs,...
Sep 18, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1326
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 16, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1325
The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon 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 week's Digital Transformers edition of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson discuss the state of the manufacturing industry, the impact of AI and digitization on supply chain visibility, and the role of transportation ...
Sep 13, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1324
Is your marketing team prepared to make 2025 the best year ever? Join Supply Chain Now host Scott Luton, along with special guest host, CEO of The Robinson Group, Adam Robinson, for this special episode of Supply Chain Now as we share our recent webinar conversation with marketing dynamos Elaine Benfield and Gale Daikoku. Listen in and learn from these seasoned business leaders as they share their proven best practices, expertise, and perspective for marketing teams, especially those that serve ...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 1323
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter delve into the intricacies of the airfreight industry, a critical yet often overlooked component of the global supply chain. Joined by special guest Sean Francisco, Chief Operating Officer for the Americas at Apex Logistics International, the conversation explores the current state of airfreight, the profound changes post-pandemic, and the evolving strategies companies must adopt to stay ahead. Listeners will gain valuable ins...
Sep 09, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1322
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...
Sep 06, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1321
Some of the Supply Chain Now team's favorite episodes are conversations featuring longtime friends who have achieved amazing things in their personal and professional lives. This episode features one of those special colleagues, Mark Preston, Founder and CEO of Lean Applications. Mark is a published author, a continuous improvement guru, and a sought-after keynote speaker. He has been driving positive change in manufacturing and sales environments for over 30 years, impacting people and organiza...
Sep 04, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1320
The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon 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 week's episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Marty Parker welcome special guest Kristi Porter, with Vector Global Logistics, to the show. Listen in as they discuss: The current needs for Vector's Leveraging Logistics for Ukra...
Aug 30, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1319
Ever wondered how supply chains are gearing up for the future in a world driven by technology and sustainability? In this episode, host Scott W. Luton sits down with Dr. Dinesh Davè, Director and Professor of Supply Chain Management at Appalachian State University, and Evan Junker, Chief Growth Officer at SPARQ360, to explore the cutting-edge trends shaping supply chain management today. They dive deep into the findings from the 2024 Supply Chain Trends and Attitudes Report, revealing how compan...
Aug 28, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1318
In this special crossover episode of Logistics with Purpose, produced in partnership with Vector Global Logistics, on Supply Chain Now, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter welcome former US Women's Soccer team goalkeeper Hope Solo to the show! Hope discusses her career, her advocacy for women's rights and gender equality, and her involvement with the Homeless World Cup. Listen in as she shares her journey from a young girl with a passion for soccer to becoming one of the world's top goalkeep...
Aug 26, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1317
The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon 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 week's episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Marcia Williams welcome special guests Jenny Froome with ASCEA and Echo Nomsa VanderWal with The Luke Commission. Together they discuss: The incredible work that Echo and The Luke ...
Aug 23, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1316
Africa is open for business! In this new episode in the Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa Series on Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton & special guest host MJ Schoemaker dive into the dynamic landscape of Africa's supply chain industry alongside Thato Moloi, a head of contract logistics in Southern Africa and the islands, and Vanya Jansen, Managing Director of Optigrow. Listen in to learn how collaboration, innovation, and resilience are driving transformational change within the continent...
Aug 21, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 1315
Discover the critical insights shaping the future of the freight market from Q2 2024, as industry experts unveil data-driven trends and forecasts. In this episode, Scott W. Luton is joined by Bobby Holland, Lee Klaskow, and co-host Tandreia Bellamy. They discuss the U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index, based on $42 billion in transactions processed by U.S. Bank in 2023. Together, we hear about the domestic freight market's approaching bottom, decreased shipper spending, and regional economic variati...
Aug 19, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1314
The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon 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 week's episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Billy Ray Taylor welcome Kathy Fulton and Lexi Nobles with American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) to the show. Listen in as they share more about ALAN, an organization that provides...
Aug 16, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1313
Ever wondered how supply chains adapt in the face of global challenges and technological advancements? In this episode, host Scott W. Luton sits down with Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, to explore the dynamic world of supply chain management through the lens of current events and industry transformations. They dive deeply into Hasbro's strategic moves to tackle inventory challenges, navigate the shifting tides of global manufacturing, and leverage AI innovations in the grocery...
Aug 14, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1312
The world around us will always be an ever-changing landscape beyond our control. What we can control, however, is our supply chain strategy and how we maneuver ourselves through a sea of adversity and challenges. What helps with that are a few things such as a unified supply chain that provides end-to-end visibility, tracking products both in motion and at rest. With this visibility comes proactivity to foresee disruptions, make quick adjustments, and maintain smooth operations. In this episode...
Aug 12, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 1311
The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon 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 week's episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr welcome guest Luis Roman, the Vice President of Johnson & Johnson MedTech Supply Chain, to the show. Together they discuss: How supplier collaboration is key to Johns...
Aug 09, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1310
High-volume shipping success hinges on leveraging technology to optimize costs and service levels, maintaining strong carrier relationships, and ensuring real-time operational continuity. In this episode, hosts Scott W. Luton and Tandreia Bellamy delve into complex shipping strategies and how to optimize operations for millions of packages daily with the help of Justin Cramer, Co-Founder of ProShip. Tune in to understand how embracing automation, holistically engaging your organization, and effe...
Aug 07, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 1309
Passionate young minds are what will determine the future of the supply chain industry. Join host Scott W. Luton in this episode of the "NOW Generation" series on Supply Chain Now, as he engages with Professor Jake Dean and students Hailey Mehta and Peter Freye from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management. Hailey Mehta and Peter Freye share their inspiring journeys into the field, emphasizing the creative, people-focused aspects of supply chain managemen...
Aug 05, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 1308
The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon 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 week's episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love welcomed Dan White with Venture 53, Venture 53's first Field Day winners, Reade Kidd with EDRAY, and Beth Flippo with Drone Express. Together they discuss the recent...
Aug 02, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 1307
The key to streamlined shipping and predictable profits is an advanced Transportation Management System. Join host Scott W. Luton in this episode as he delves into the intricate world of freight logistics with industry experts Shannon Vaillancourt, CEO of RateLinx, and Shawn Gagg, CIO of Jaeckle Distributors. Together, the three discuss critical strategies and technological advancements that are revolutionizing how businesses manage and optimize their shipping costs. Shannon and Shawn share the ...
Jul 31, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1306
You can unlock the full potential of your warehouse operations by blending cutting-edge technology with tried-and-true lean practices. In this episode, host Scott W. Luton along with special guests Morgan Anderson and Corey Tyler from SPARQ360 explore the impact of automation and technological advancements. Tune in to understand the importance of conducting thorough assessments and gap analyses, and gain insights from real-world examples of efficiency improvements. Additional Links & Resourc...
Jul 29, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1305
The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon 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 week's episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Allison Giddens welcome special guest Kim Humphrey, President and CEO of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) to the show. Together they discuss: The Recent Global Te...
Jul 26, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1304
Proactive design and strategic planning can help supply chain organizations thrive in resource-constrained environments. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton chats with Laura Rainier, Senior Director and Analyst at Gartner. The duo delve into the key resources and constraints impacting supply chains today, highlighting real-world examples from companies like Costco, Microsoft, and Cisco. From the recent impacts of climate change and geopolitical challenges on raw materials like co...
Jul 24, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1303
Dive into the transformative world of AI and advanced data analytics in supply chain management with this enlightening episode of Supply Chain Now. In the final episode of the podcast series, "Making Better Supply Chain Bets with the Power of Probabilities" with Noodle.ai, hosts Scott W. Luton and Mary Kate Love engage in a compelling discussion with industry experts Michael Ciatto, Chief Operating Officer at Noodle.ai, and Kevin O'Marah, Chief Research Officer and Co-Founder at Zero100. Through...
Jul 22, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1302
