Supply Chain Now Radio

Take a look at mitigating supplier risk through effective supply chain business networks in this episode of Supply Chain Now! Hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcome Jeff Schwartz, Vice President, Solution Consulting with Infor Nexus to the show, as they discuss the crucial role of transparency, data exchange, and process alignment in achieving an optimized supply chain.Listen in and learn more about:The need for businesses to understand their supply chains beyond the first tier of suppliers due to the risks associated with not knowing suppliers' suppliersThe importance of data collaboration and business processes in supply chain successSolving supply chain collaboration challenges through the development of networks that allow for seamless collaboration and execution among partners while keeping their own enterprise dataSuccess depends not only on data but also on the way of doing business and the ability to push business processes to meet demands. Learn how business networks can address the need for a mul

When building a sustainable organization, it's crucial to integrate practices that encompass environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic viability. This involves setting clear sustainability goals, minimizing environmental impact, fostering a culture of ethical conduct, embracing diversity and inclusivity, and prioritizing long-term success over short-term gains.In this captivating episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by Microsoft, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Cora Spearman-Chang. As the resilient CEO and Founder of Coradorables & Cora Spearman Hawaii, she embodies a fusion of mid-century modern style with the vibrant spirit of Hawaii, all crafted sustainably. Overcoming personal challenges, from a battle with cancer to earning the prestigious title of Emerging Designer of the Year at the 2013 Hawaii Governor's Fashion Award, Cora's story is truly inspiring.Her brand's designs grace 5-star resorts, esteemed hotels, and upscale specialty shops globally, not just showcasin

Operations and supply chain management are a science that require a lot of experience and technical know-how to lead – especially on a global scale. But people management is a science too, one that is often more challenging than the others. Caroline Troit leads Operations for the Luxe division of L’Oréal North America. She has end-to-end operational responsibilities for a portfolio of American brands and oversees the supply chain for all of L’Oréal’s luxury brands in the US and Canada, including Lancôme, Armani, YSL, and several fragrance brands. In this episode of Logistics with Purpose, Caroline joins Kristi Porter and Amanda Luton to talk about her love for working with people and how she has applied a background in engineering in the largest cosmetics company in the world.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: http

Join us for this exciting episode, as we discuss Sumitomo Corporation of America's innovative approach to inventory optimization, as they collaborated and partnered with Optilogic, and how they incorporated a simulation-based model to convert inventory into "ready money."Hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcomed Evrim Ertugrul, Deputy Head of Corporate Logistics at Sumitomo and John Ames, Jr., VP of Business Development at Optilogic for an excellent conversation that highlighted:The complexity and pressure businesses face, with increased awareness of the supply chain due to events like the great toilet paper shortageA critique of traditional inventory optimization methods that fail to model real-world demand variability and are based on outdated assumptions like average demand and static upstream service levelsSumitomo's collaboration with Optilogic on a project named Cosmic Frog, where they use a genetic algorithm to run many simulations, creating a risk-free environment that assists in decision-makingThe si

Modern manufacturing is no longer limited to the dark, dirty, and dangerous jobs of the past, especially with progressive, forward-thinking leaders bringing their organizations into the future.In this episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by Microsoft, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson engage in an insightful conversation with Aneesa Muthana, the CEO and co-owner of Pioneer Service and M&M Quality Grinding. Aneesa shares her journey starting from her upbringing on her parents' manufacturing shop floor to becoming an award-winning figure in the industry. The discussion delves into various aspects of manufacturing, including the importance of promoting the industry to the younger generation, the evolution of manufacturing roles, and the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in driving innovation and widening the candidate pool.Listen in as Aneesa highlights: The role of digital transformation in the industry, emphasizing the importance of human involvement alongside technologyWor

The Supply Chain 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 episode of the Buzz, host Scott Luton welcomes special guest Vin Vashishta, CEO of V Squared, as they share and discuss some of the top news in supply chain. Listen and learn as Scott and Vin discuss:The demand for cold storage warehouse spaceHow retailers are beginning to report lower inflation and prices across their supply chainsThe latest news in the upheaval at OpenAIAnd much more!Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index

Dive into the vital role of modern technology, particularly AI and machine learning, in optimizing supply chains in today's episode of Supply Chain Now. Hosts Scott Luton and Greg White, along with industry leaders Jerry Collins, CEO and Founder of G&ACII Management Consulting, and Todd Kovi, Partner with Radix Consulting Alliance, discuss how embracing technology benefits customers, suppliers, and the overall ecosystem. Listen in as the guests highlight key insights:The importance of understanding and effectively utilizing AI while debunking misconceptions and fears surrounding its implementation.AI's evolution and its role in decision-making, stressing the need for stakeholder involvement in its deployment.The necessity of quality data, problem identification, and a dynamic approach in successful AI implementation.Addressing challenges such as dirty data, unrealistic expectations, and the human-technology-paradox in adopting AI solutions.Join us for this conversation navigating between technological ins

In this latest installment of the featured series here at Supply Chain Now, "Making Better Supply Chain Bets with the Power of Probabilities," powered by our friends at Noodle.ai, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White lead a deep dive into the frontiers of generative AI with distinguished guests Professor Robert Burgelman and Steve Pratt from Noodle.ai. The conversation unfolds with a fascinating exploration of Professor Burgelman's strategic leadership insights, intertwined with Noodle.ai's expertise. The Possibilities Frontier Curve takes center stage, outlining the boundaries of AI's potential in the enterprise. The episode navigates through the evolution of generative AI, shedding light on shifts from deterministic to predictive models and exploring the evolving dynamics between humans and AI. C-level executives emerge as pivotal players in steering responsible innovation, with a concluding call for businesses to partner with industry leaders like Noodle.ai to expertly navigate the dynamic landscape of the AI

The Supply Chain 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 monthly Digital Transformers edition of the Buzz, Scott Luton and co-host Kevin L. Jackson share and discuss some of the top news in digital transformation, technology, and cybersecurity. Listen and learn as Scott and Kevin discuss:Some of the lessons learned in the digital transformation of supply chain in manufacturingThe rise of compressed digital transformations and how cloud technology empowers organizations to navigate these changes effectivelyThe Australian port operator that's back online after a cyber incident How to navigate digital transformation from manual to automatedAnd much more!Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit:

By industry definition, a change order is when a customer requests a change to a parameter on an existing order. It will often change the requested delivery date, quantity, maybe the product itself, requesting an alternative. As today's guest shares, they regularly happen, and you have to build a process around them.In today's livestream-based episode, Business Development Manager with Esker, Graham Smith joins hosts Scott Luton and Greg White to discuss the complexities of change orders in B2B customer service and the impact they have on customer satisfaction and business operations. Listen in and learn:the necessity and challenges of managing change orders effectivelyhow to adjust policies and practices related to managing change orders and employing modern technology to streamline the process and improve the overall customer service experiencethe importance of aligning people, process, and technology to execute operations, and much more.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: h

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 key takeaways from the Q3 2023 report, including revealing that shipping volumes, rates, and spend are all continuing to decline. He was joined by Tom Comstock, CFO for Kirsch Transportation, and discussed the results of the Q3 2023 report with hosts Scott Luton and Greg White. Listen and learn:Which regions were most impacted by diesel prices and soft consumer spendingWhich regions saw smaller drops and which regions had significant changeWhat trends are likely to continue in the coming months and what will affect the potential for market stabilizationAdditional Links & Resources:Lear

The Supply Chain 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 episode of the Buzz, Scott Luton and guest host Allison Giddens welcomed special guest, Vice President of Sourcing Execution for Georgia-Pacific, Carrie Shapiro, to get her take on the top news stories and some trends she's noticing in global supply chain. Listen in as Scott, Allison, and Carrie discuss:Transformers shortages and the impact on energy market and supply chainsHoliday shipping predictions for 2023Three top global supply chain trends that Carrie has her eye on Key takeaways from September's Women in Manufacturing event And much more!Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain No

Join hosts Scott Luton and Greg White as they welcome Mike Griswold, VP Analyst at Gartner, back for his popular monthly series, Supply Chain Today & Tomorrow. In this episode, they discuss and analyze three crucial supply chain stories, covering the UAW strike and its impact on the automotive industry, Amazon's fulfillment strategy changes, and sustainability efforts in the seafood supply chain by grocery chains. Listen through to the end as these three experts wrap up with a reflection on a recent Eureka moment from their conversations with business leaders. Tune in for in-depth insights and analysis on these supply chain topics.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkThis

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott W. Luton welcomes Dale McClung, Vice President of Supply Chain Services at CLX Logistics, to the show. Listen in as Scott and Dale discuss the future of data-driven supply chains and CLX's focus on providing the best in supply chain services for their global audience. Scott and Dale's conversation highlights:the importance of understanding and working with probability in forecasting and planning for changethe unique challenges and opportunities in the chemical industry, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-makingCLX's LaneLogix program, which combines rate and service benchmarking with procurement to help clients save money and improve efficiencySupply chain disruption predictions for 2024Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/sub

The Supply Chain 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 episode of the Buzz, Scott and Greg welcomed special guest, CSCO of HMTX Industries, Brain Greene, to get his take on the top news stories and some trends he's got his eye on in global supply chain. Listen in as Scott, Greg, and Brian discuss:Amazon's push to eliminate packaging altogetherTyson Foods' move to partner with insect protein startupthree top supply chain trends that Brian has his eye on in the manufacturing industryAnd much more!Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http

The concept of synchronized planning goes beyond the traditional value chain of a company. It involves orchestrating processes across the entire network, including customers, suppliers, logistics providers, and internal departments, and it is vital to align operational and financial plans to achieve the desired goals.In today's episode hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcome SAP Director of Solution Management, Ulrich Mast, and Orkla IT Solution Architect, Procurement and Planning, Christian Hjerp to discuss and provide valuable insights into the complexities of managing IT systems in the consumer goods industry and the importance of synchronized planning for business success.Listen in and learn:How consumer goods companies face challenges in managing their IT systems, and how they can streamline these systems and improve efficiencyHow collaboration and continuous improvement are crucial for achieving better results in the consumer goods industryHow synchronized planning involves orchestrating processes acro

For a long time, corporate performance has been managed by looking at worker time and presence. Rules and policies are usually focused on employee behavior, resulting in an inefficient, broken system. While working at Best Buy, Jody Thompson started to reimagine how a workplace could be managed, emphasizing results over time and presence. Now she is focused on workplace transformation full-time, as the Founder and CEO of CultureRX. In this Logistics with Purpose crossover episode, Jody joins hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter to share her story and talk about how changing a company’s culture can revolutionize what they are capable of achieving.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.

The Supply Chain 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 episode of the Buzz, Scott and Greg welcomed special guest, Ochsner Health Chief Supply Chain and Support Services Officer, Regine Villain. Listen in as Scott, Greg, and Regine discuss:the collapse of Convoythe painful, ugly, and anxious housing marketthe "ridiculous" price of butterthree top supply chain trends that Regine is picking up on in the healthcare industryAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3Vu

With over 50% of shipping costs and a staggering 94% of online shoppers placing paramount importance on this phase, it's clear that the last mile carries immense weight.In this electrifying episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by FRAYT, we embark on an exploration of the dynamic world of last-mile delivery, an absolute game-changer in the realm of e-commerce. Hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcome special guests Michael Campese with Estes Forwarding Worldwide, John Conte with FinditParts, and industry thought leader Bart De Muynck, as they unveil the strategies to not only meet but exceed ever-evolving customer expectations, underscoring that last-mile fulfillment isn't solely about punctuality – it's about projecting your brand's identity. They also dive deep into the innovative technologies reshaping this final stretch of the journey, transforming it into a hotbed of groundbreaking solutions. Join us for an unmissable voyage into mastering the last mile and seizing the lead in the fast-evolving delivery

Supply chain management is like juggling a hundred balls at once. From considering where your raw materials are coming from to how that new smartphone is ending up in your pocket, it's enough to make even the most experienced supply chain professional's head spin.But today, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcome expert guests from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Laura Juliano, Dustin Burke, and Paul Goydan, to help us make sense of this chaos. Listen in to this episode to learn all about the promise of AI, and how it's not just a buzzword, it's a game changer for global supply chain. But we're not just talking about algorithms and robots here. We're also discussing sustainability, cost, new technologies, leadership, and so much more. Join us as we take an optimistic look at the future of supply chains, and discover exactly what is needed to ensure great supply chain success.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media K