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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 livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott, Constantine, Laura, and Dustin discussed: • The continuation of the automotive labor strikes and their impact on the economy and industry • The impact of inflation on global supply chains and the potential for automation and digitization to reduce costs • The ever-changing supply chain landscape and how to navigate shifts in labor costs and manufacturing locations • The unpredictable six months ahead: Political affairs, COVID outbreaks, and the constant challenges of supply chain management 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- The Ultimate Guide to Holistic Risk Management: https://bit.ly/3PsNVCn WEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQ WEBINAR- The High Cost of Inaction: Embracing the New Status Quo in Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/3t9td2E WEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyL WEBINAR- From Numbers to Strategy: How Finance Drive Data-Driven Supply Chains: https://bit.ly/45bRYZF This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Constantine Limberakis. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/inflation-automation-supply-chain-outlook-boston-consulting-group-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 three reasons you should use a TMS that extends the power of your ERP. Listen in as Scott and Shannon provide practical examples and anecdotes to illustrate the importance of delivering on promises and the challenges faced when implementing next chapter technology. Highlighting the power of partnerships, technology, and efficient shipping practices, listen in and learn from our panel of experts how effective partnerships and integrations can level up your business. 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- The Ultimate Guide to Holistic Risk Management: https://bit.ly/3PsNVCn WEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQ WEBINAR- The High Cost of Inaction: Embracing the New Status Quo in Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/3t9td2E WEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyL This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/3-ways-top-tms-extended-power-microsoft-dynamics-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, join hosts Scott Luton and Greg White to explore the relationship between business, consumers, and technology. James and Chad share their perspective on a number of ways supply chain teams are doing more with less: • Why now is a good time for companies to re-evaluate their supply chain technology platforms’ ability mitigate risk and reduce IT capital spend • How supply chain leaders are building integrated ecosystems to drive operational excellence and deliver transformative outcomes • Ways that being nimble leads to resilience and improves outcomes, as well as the ability to scale and transform over time 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 WEBINAR- The Ultimate Guide to Holistic Risk Management: https://bit.ly/3PsNVCn WEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQ WEBINAR- The High Cost of Inaction: Embracing the New Status Quo in Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/3t9td2E WEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyL This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/do-more-less-augment-optimize-supply-chain-solutions-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 Supply Chain Officer at Mondelez International, who lost her long, hard-fought battle with cancer earlier this year. In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott, Greg, and Constantine discussed: • The impact of the United Auto Workers labor strike against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis on the economy in general and each manufacturer’s supply chain • Infrastructure investments being made by India as they try to position themselves as a competitive alternative to China for manufacturing capacity • Increasing human rights-based regulatory pressures that are changing the calculus for companies that have historically relied upon Chinese production • Concerns about the energy consumption required to power generative AI 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 WEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyL WEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQ This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, Greg White, and Constantine Limberakis. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-strikes-ai-power-chinese-manufacturing-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 driver safety and fair compensation. Throughout the episode, they highlight the spirit of entrepreneurial enablement and the goal of helping drivers grow their businesses. They emphasize the resources and support available through Dispatch, which allows drivers to find work and expand their operations, from individual drivers with a single vehicle to companies with multiple trucks and vans. Listen in as this episode provides valuable insights into the world of final-mile delivery and the opportunities for drivers to become successful entrepreneurs. 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2 WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 WEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyL WEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQ This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/creating-entrepreneurs-through-final-mile-deliveries-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, primarily in the national security sector. But he isn’t interested in technology for technology’s own sake. Instead, he believes that it has the potential to generate enormous benefits for all of humanity. In this episode, Eric joins co-hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson to talk about his passion for innovation and willingness to go where no man has gone before: - Eric’s opportunities to work first with NASA and now with the United States Space Force - Why innovators must dedicate themselves to building responsible and more inclusive AI capabilities than we have today - How AI is acting as an accelerant in manufacturing, making it possible to bring designs to market faster than ever before 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2 WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 WEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyL WEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQ This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/nothing-impossible-forward-edge-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 Futures explores the intersection of financial services, tech, and humanity, and she has been featured on BBC News, Finovate, American Banker, and Journal of Digital Banking. In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott, Kevin, and Theodora discussed: • Their personal experiences and memories from September 11th 2001 as well as the lasting impact that day has had on the country and their lives • How AI is being put to work in the supply chain to assist with demand forecasting and inspecting for quality issues • The risk that a mismatch between a technology initiatives and the business goals it aims to achieve presents to digital transformation efforts • The top three trends that Theodora sees shaping the industry today 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2 WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 WEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyL WEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQ This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-digital-transformers-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 and joins Supply Chain Now on a monthly basis to discuss the latest in retail supply chains from an analyst’s perspective. In this episode, Mike discusses four recent news stories – some of which feature companies from the 2023 top 25 supply chain ranking with co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White: • Why recent activity involving U.S. West Coast dockworkers continues the ideas that 2023 should be declared the “Year of the Workforce” • HP’s decision to shift significant laptop production from China to Thailand, Mexico and Vietnam • How Amazon Shipping is shaking up the world of parcel delivery yet again, with their recent relaunch • Mondelez International’s plan to apply entrepreneurial startup power to your next tasty snack 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2 WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 WEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyL WEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQ This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/fighting-procrastination-today-tomorrow-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 event, and others only learned about it later as history. Join Greg as he shares how he remembers the day – and how he strives to never forget. 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2 WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 WEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyL WEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQ This episode is hosted by Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/remembering-september-11th-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. She is also a writer, speaker, and graduate level educator who has seen a lot of change during her time in supply chain, most especially the growing adversity to risk. In this episode, Hannah returns to Supply Chain Now to join co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White for a conversation about the future of supply chain: - Why companies that plan to include nearsourcing need to start investing in local infrastructure well in advance of expecting to meet demand that way - How supply chain technology has improved, and why it still has further to go - The enormous impact that the supply chain profession can have around ESG and why that comes with a great responsibility 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2 WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 WEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyL WEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQ This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/five-things-know-future-supply-chain-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 overall health and strategy of the Marketing and Sales teams. In today’s challenging economic conditions, she and her team are working closely with executive leaders to make their final mile spend go as far as possible. In this livestream-based episode, Alexia shares her advice for driving final mile success with hosts Scott Luton and Greg White: • The range of activities and responsibilities included in final mile delivery – that all-important touchpoint with the end consumer • Recent advancements in final mile technology and in-progress innovations that will take it to the next level in the future • How data and automation can be put to work to optimize the delivery process 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2 WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/proven-ways-leverage-tech-drive-final-mile-success-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. 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2 WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 This episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/history-labor-day-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 this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott Luton and Greg White discussed: • Cargo bikes as New York City’s latest answer to commercial cargo congestion as well as a way to decrease emissions • Yet another pending labor strike – this time the United Autoworkers voting to authorize strikes against the Detroit Three: General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Stellantis • Tyson’s decision to close half a dozen chicken processing sites in response to operating losses • Staggering revenue growth at Nvidia thanks to a surge in recent interest in AI 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2 WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-covering-final-mile-two-wheels-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 he developed the depth and breadth of experience he applies in his work today. In this livestream-based episode, Matt shares his perspective about how to chart a path towards a resilient, sustainable, and thriving supply chain future with hosts Scott Luton and Constantine Limberakis: • The concept of “supply chain orchestration” and what it means in practice • How successful supply chain management can make organizations (and therefore the world) more sustainable • His key takeaways from the largest Kinexions event ever, and what excites him most about where the industry is headed 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning: https://bit.ly/3qGLBPE 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2 WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Constantine Limberakis. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/music-ears-power-supply-chain-orchestration-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 down at Earth for the first time, plus get Susan's advice for young dreamers and their parents. 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2 WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 This episode is hosted by Kristi Porter and Maureen Woolshlager. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/logistics-with-purpose-crossover-how-land-beyond-starts-NASA-astronaut-motivational-speaker-1162
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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2 WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 This episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-traffic-jams-hot-sauce-ai-strategy-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, and supporting a team of excellent sales managers. Morgan Swink is the Eunice and James L. West Chaired Professor of Supply Chain Management, and the Executive Director of the Center for Supply Chain Innovation at Texas Christian University. He is the former Co-Editor in Chief for the Journal of Operations Management, and he continues to serve in consulting and associate editor roles for several top journals. In this livestream-based episode, Dan and Morgan share key findings from Esker and TCU’s Working Capital Report with hosts Scott Luton and Greg White: • The tactics organizations are currently using or planning to use to improve working capital • Outcomes that companies are expecting and experiencing after improving their working capital processes • Macro-level challenges businesses are most concerned about having to overcome in the future 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2 WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/key-findings-TCU-working-capital-report-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 educational background and core interests than to build a career in procurement and supply chain? In this interview, host Scott Luton gives the Supply Chain Now audience an opportunity to get to know regular guest host Constantine Limberakis a bit better through the top trends he is following: • The current state of relations between China and the United States, and how geopolitical stability and operational costs are both at stake • Why continued investment in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) related initiatives is critical to a company’s ability to innovate and succeed long term • The impact that AI is having on today’s workforce in supply chain and beyond 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2 WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 This episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/discovering-three-top-supply-chain-trends-industry-expert-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, including “Chip War” by Chris Miller and “Quitless: The Power of Persistence in Business and Life,” an anthology of insights from some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world - including Kevin L. Jackson! In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Kevin discussed: • Why business leaders in the food industry are leaning on digital transformation to enable them to increase accountability, traceability, and visibility in the supply chain • How supply chain managers are investing in digital transformation to help them reduce risk • Why it is important to give as much thought to the information in a company's value chain as the physical goods in its material supply chain 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2 WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-digital-transformers-edition-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 that designs, builds, and manages digital platforms for over 250 major retail and branded manufacturers globally. In this video interview, Jim shares his perspective on problem-solving and frictionless commerce with hosts Scott Luton and Constantine Limberakis: • What the concept of frictionless commerce means, and what it should look and feel like from the customer’s perspective • Opportunities that exist for companies to (truly) optimize their supply chain operations given what everyone has learned over the last few years • The role that technology can play in helping supply chain teams reduce friction, improve sustainability, enhance collaboration, and increase visibility 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2 WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5 This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Constantine Limberakis. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/mastering-art-supply-chain-jiu-jitsu-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 Index first: back-to-back quarters with national quarterly and yearly declines in shipments and spend. As he goes on to point out, everything is relative, but the finding is still a notable one. In this interview, Bobby was joined by Heather Shilt, Director of Global Logistics at Fortive, to share and discuss the results of the Q2 2023 report with co-hosts Scott Luton and Constantine Limberakis: • The year-over-year increase in shipments observed in the Southwest, the largest since Q1 2018 • A 27.1 percent drop in year-over-year shipments in the Northeast, the largest on record for any region dating back to Q2 2017 • Why a reduction in port volumes in the West is creating just enough extra capacity to drive spend down 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/analysis-us-bank-2023-q2-freight-payment-index-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 global marine shipping, air freight and logistics sectors as well as the North American trucking and railroad industries. In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Lee, Scott, and Greg discussed: • The latest news on Yellow’s bankruptcy filing, including how it will impact employees and shippers • Canadian West Coast port workers’ decision to ratify the second version of a labor agreement, and the two-month container backlog that now awaits them • Recent data from the Pew Research Center that sheds light on the roles most likely to be affected by adoption of AI • An early look at expected trends in the coming holiday shopping season from Retail Dive 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-bloomberg-intelligence-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 25 Supply Chain ranking and joins Supply Chain Now on a monthly basis to discuss the latest in retail supply chains from an analyst’s perspective. In this episode, Mike discusses recent news stories featuring companies from this year’s top 25 supply chains ranking with co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White: • How Schneider Electric is supporting its current suppliers by investing in better relationships, contracts, and communication while also doubling down on sourcing • Steps being taken by McDonald’s in France to reduce waste in their supply chain in real time with the help of RFID technology • How Colgate-Palmolive is leading the way to a new age of supply chain analytics by investing in talent as well as technology 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/newsmakers-gartner-top-25-supply-chain-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 Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. In speaking with three more supply chain leaders, Ken Titmuss, Dr. Andrew Brown, and Thobekile Nxumalo, they cover topics from the great supply chain opportunities in Africa, mass customization, improving access to quality medicines, workforce education development, leveraging technology, and so much more. 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk This episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/unlocking-africa-supply-chain-potential-highlights-sapics-2023-conference-cape-town-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 manufacturing, she has her finger on the pulse. In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Allison discussed: • The tentative deal between UPS and the Teamsters union which (hopefully) averts a massive labor strike, and what the new terms mean for shippers and consumers • Bidding farewell to Yellow Freight, a major player in the LTL space, as they declare bankruptcy • A bill before the U.S. Senate that would boost domestic pharmaceutical production and supply for critical medicines • Allison’s three key manufacturing trends, and what supply chain professionals need to know about risk management, government regulations, and technology 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Allison Giddens. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-manufacturing-trends-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 eCommerce & supply chain technology, fulfillment automation, back-end management, warehouse robotics adoption, sustainability, finance, and 3PL/4PL operations strategy. In this livestream-based episode, Padhu explores the importance of putting customers at the heart of supply chain operations with hosts Scott Luton and Greg White: • How collaborative visibility helps forge strong partnerships between suppliers, logistics providers, and other stakeholders • Why building end-to-end visibility helps improve risk management and drive innovation • The benefits and challenges of adopting new technologies, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation • How digital capabilities can enhance supply chain efficiency, visibility, and resilience— all with the goal of simplification and customer satisfaction 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/4-ways-reduce-complexity-supply-chain-1151
When you build something that has never been done before, you need clear understanding – and a solid plan – for every level of the supply chain. Stone Distributing, a leading premium beverage wholesaler in southern California, wanted to get their team out of the load building business. They partnered with Zengistics, a technology driven supply chain and logistics partner that provides scalable managed transportation offerings, to break supply chain norms, disrupt the status quo, reimagine the supply chain – and ultimately create a blueprint for repeatable financial success. Matthew Zimmer is the President of Zengistics and Clint Graflund is the VP of Operations for Stone Distributing. In this livestream-based episode, they joined Scott Luton and Greg White to talk about how this 4PL-Shipper duo broke down industry challenges to pioneer a superior supply chain with Turvo at the heart of it all. Listen in to learn how they partnered to build: - Best-in-class supply chains that serve as industry blueprints for innovation and success - A tech stack based on Turvo’s Collaboration Cloud and TMS, which ticked boxes that were beyond the reach of other industry solutions - A repeatable 4PL/Shipper model that is quick for new customers to deploy - Absolute trust and peace of mind in logistics partners to handle the shippers’ most important assets - 100% visibility and collaboration for everyone in the supply chain - Transparent costs, profitability, and complete financial analytics 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/shipper-4pl-relationship-reimagined-turvo-1150
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 Robert Yturri, Chief Product Officer at FORLOH, along with hosts Scott Luton and Greg White. FORLOH makes high-end American-made outdoor gear, so they know a thing or two about sourcing and manufacturing in the U.S., and, working to ensure quality, and going for the overall win. In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Greg discussed: • How Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien turned up the heat on UPS leadership to keep labor contract negotiations moving forward in their favor • Tight sugar supplies that are raising costs and putting the squeeze on U.S. candy manufacturers • And then Robert joined the team onscreen to talk about three things that supply chain professionals need to know when it comes to reshoring 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpG This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-1149
In this special episode of Supply Chain Now, we continue coverage from the annual SAPICS 2023 Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, as host Scott Luton interviews the best and brightest supply chain changemakers that are literally building bridges and making a difference across the continent of Africa. Listen and learn more about: __ __ Featured Guests: MJ Schoemaker- ProscE2E Pty Ltd - Pro Supply Chain Alastair Taylor- Netstock Deborah Dull- Genpact | Circular Supply Chain Network 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3 WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpG This episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/harnessing-rail-infrastructure-circular-supply-chain-ai-technology-highlights-sapics-conference-cape-town-1148
Supply chain management is a crucial aspect of saving lives, as it ensures the efficient flow of essential goods and services. Nowhere is this more evident and more evolving than on the continent of Africa. In this first episode of a three-part series, Scott Luton is reporting from the annual SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, learning from the supply chain professionals in attendance and their inspiring supply chain missions. The discussions range from the importance of dialogue in problem-solving, people understanding their purpose, and strengthening the supply chain workforce in specific African countries to AI and its effect on the supply chain, improvements for data visibility, and integrating various supply chain strategies at different levels. Listen in to the transformative supply chain projects and the strategic partnerships taking place all over the continent. 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 https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO 2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk WEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3 WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpG This episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/collaborative-solutions-inspiring-conversations-highlights-SAPICS-conference-cape-town-part-one-1147
