Supply Chain Now Radio

With unpredictable market forces likely to continue through 2023, it is time for supply chains to counteract them by acting differently. Moving beyond day-to-day tactics to build long-term goals is an essential approach for any organization that wants to achieve their highest potential financial performance.Paul Tedford is the CEO of Synergy, an ERP consulting and implementation company, and 30-year industry veteran Shannon Vaillancourt is the Founder and President of RateLinx, a shipping, logistics, and payment platform. In this livestream-based episode, Paul and Shannon share how companies can offset the escalating costs associated with the top 3 negative market variables with better technology integrations.They offer their advice with Scott Luton, Greg White, and a live Supply Chain Now audience about how to solve for:• Labor shortages at all levels of the organization, and the teams that are being spread thin because of them• Inflation costs that in many cases cannot be passed along to customers for fear of losing market share• Longer lead times for raw goods that make it difficult to plan production schedules efficiently and reliably• And how to neutralize all of their effects by integrating your TMS and ERPAdditional 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/41kpUSOLearn more about RateLinx: https://www.ratelinx.com/multimedia/ratelinx-transportation-management-systems/RateLinx Success Story: https://www.ratelinx.com/use-cases/fortune-100-saves-millions-annually-with-ratelinx-freight-payment-solution-2/Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Supply Chain Agility in an Ever-Changing World: https://bit.ly/41zl0BUWEBINAR- The Unified Supply Chain – A Platform Approach: http://bit.ly/3EH8fepWEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: How to go beyond S&OP in 2023: http://bit.ly/3ZTfmJ2This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg...

The Supply Chain Now community is so professionally ambitious that the team regularly fields questions about what people can do to make the most of their career in supply chain management. Who better to ask for input than Mike Griswold?Mike Griswold is the Vice President of Research at Gartner, specializing in retail with a particular focus on forecasting and replenishment. He is responsible for Gartner's annual Top 25 Supply Chain ranking and joins Supply Chain Now on a monthly basis to discuss the latest in retail supply chains from an analyst's perspective.In this episode, Mike shares his best supply chain career advice with co-hosts Scott Luton and Jenny Froome from SAPICS:• Making sure you and your current organization are a good fit in terms of work/life balance expectations• Why a well-managed career often includes a broad collection of behaviors and experiences• The importance of active connection building inside of your company, and for your team if you are a manager• Reasons for anyone working in supply chain to encounter as many sub-disciplines as they canAdditional 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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 5 Tips for Creating Effective Digital Content: http://bit.ly/3xvkXchWEBINAR- Supply Chain Agility in an Ever-Changing World: https://bit.ly/41zl0BUWEBINAR- The Unified Supply Chain – A Platform Approach: http://bit.ly/3EH8fepWEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: How to go beyond S&OP in 2023: http://bit.ly/3ZTfmJ2This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Jenny Froome. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/4-ways-optimize-supply-chain-career-gartner-1094

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now's regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!This week's Digital Transformers edition of The Buzz included hosts Scott Luton, Greg White, and Kevin L. Jackson, as well as special guest Michael Pytel, co-founder and CTO at Fulfilld. Michael has over 15 years' experience supporting large enterprise manufacturing and whole distribution organizations. He is passionate about blending the unique strengths of humans and automation – something that came across clearly in this conversation.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Michael, Scott, Greg, and Kevin discussed:• Cash flow management advice for tech founders (and investors) in the growing shadow of Silicon Valley Bank• Why business processes – and not ‘robots' – might be to blame if your digital transformation or automation project falls short of expectations• The amazing agility of third-party logistics providers that is taking fulfillment to the next level – despite the products being shippedAdditional 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/41kpUSOLearn more about Fulfilld: www.fulfilld.ioLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 5 Tips for Creating Effective Digital Content: http://bit.ly/3xvkXchWEBINAR- Supply Chain Agility in an Ever-Changing World: https://bit.ly/41zl0BUWEBINAR- The Unified Supply Chain – A Platform Approach: http://bit.ly/3EH8fepWEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: How to go beyond S&OP in 2023: http://bit.ly/3ZTfmJ2This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, Greg White, and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-digital-transformers-fulfilld-1093

RPM, an international shipping and logistics company, is carving its own path as a leader in vehicle transportation and specialized freight. The vehicle transport sector has fallen years behind traditional freight management standards with limited automation and visibility.RPM is leveraging Turvo's TMS Platform, with its unique collaboration cloud and advanced and modern tech, to connect everyone involved in a shipment for faster, more efficient, automated logistics. In its quest to move the industry forward, RPM is empowering operations leaders and challenging Turvo to help solve supply chain challenges, deliver a superior customer experience, and meet high-growth objectives regardless of market conditions.In this episode, created with the help of a livestream audience, Luis Pajares, Chief Customer Officer at Turvo, Rick Grubb, Chief Information Officer at RPM, and Brad Janer, Vice President of Customer Operations at RPM, join Scott Luton and Greg White to discuss:- How RPM's years of operational excellence combined with Turvo's leading Collaboration Cloud platform and TMS drive RPM's massive expansion and revenue growth.- RPM's strategy for building a world-class tech stack using a “lego-effect” to integrate best-of-breed solutions and proprietary apps to differentiate their business.- Why RPM chose Turvo as their technology partner to digitize their complex logistics network and provide 100% visibility to their customers, carriers and business partners.- What a culture of “we” means to RPM and why it's central to their success.- How companies like RPM leverage modern TMS to eliminate communication barriers, both internally and externally, to unlock full collaboration with all supply chain players.- The benefits of Turvo Academy and guided training in preparing a highly qualified staff that meets customer expectations.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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 5 Tips for Creating Effective Digital Content: http://bit.ly/3xvkXchWEBINAR- Supply Chain Agility in an Ever-Changing World: https://bit.ly/41zl0BUWEBINAR- The Unified Supply Chain – A Platform Approach: http://bit.ly/3EH8fepWEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: How to go beyond S&OP in 2023: http://bit.ly/3ZTfmJ2This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/RPM-accelerates-growth-market-forward-turvo-tms-1092

Although specific goals and challenges vary from company to company and industry to industry, there are also macro trends that all companies are trying to optimize against. How each leadership team chooses to navigate these trends will ultimately determine if they grow their market footprint or start to fall behind the competition.Rob Schaefer is the VP of Transportation Management Sales at Manhattan Associates and Bryant Smith is their Director of Product Management. They are in regular conversation with customers and decision makers, hearing their thoughts about what issues are the highest priority and which forms of value are the hardest to deliver.In this conversation, Rob and Bryant join hosts Scott Luton and Greg White discuss three top supply chain trends:• Labor shortages – what is causing them and how companies are responding• Operational costs v. service levels – including the analytical capabilities required to keep costs low while keeping customer satisfaction high• Digitization – which means more things to more people than many of us realize, and ultimately leads to better connectivity and decision makingAdditional 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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- How Bio-Rad is Reimagining its Supply Chain to Boost Customer Service: https://bit.ly/3kbC13VWEBINAR- 5 Tips for Creating Effective Digital Content: http://bit.ly/3xvkXchWEBINAR- Supply Chain Agility in an Ever-Changing World: https://bit.ly/41zl0BUWEBINAR- The Unified Supply Chain – A Platform Approach: http://bit.ly/3EH8fepWEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: How to go beyond S&OP in 2023: http://bit.ly/3ZTfmJ2This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/how-automation-improves-customer-communication-supply-chain-performance-1091

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 Mark Holmes, InterSystems' Senior Advisor of Supply Chain. His 25+ years of experience in consulting, manufacturing operations, and software development allow him to help manufacturers, retailers, and CPG companies solve their most difficult supply chain issues by breaking down data silos and leveraging modern technologies.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Mark, Scott and Greg discussed:• The ongoing challenge of finding a global workforce that can realistically serve as an alternative to China, given their questionable record on human rights• The complexity of the global energy supply chain, especially with regards to liquefied natural gas (LNG) and Russia's continued aggression against Ukraine• Shortages and disruptions impacting the food supply chain and how they are humanizing the upside associated with investments in agility and digital transformation• Why companies need to become increasingly sophisticated in their approach to inventory management while also guarding the customer experienceAdditional 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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- How Bio-Rad is Reimagining its Supply Chain to Boost Customer Service: https://bit.ly/3kbC13VWEBINAR- 5 Tips for Creating Effective Digital Content: http://bit.ly/3xvkXchWEBINAR- Supply Chain Agility in an Ever-Changing World: https://bit.ly/41zl0BUWEBINAR- The Unified Supply Chain – A Platform Approach: http://bit.ly/3EH8fepThis 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-intersystems-1090

Ongoing supply chain disruptions have not only made product shortages and delivery delays the norm, but they have also exposed the internal weaknesses in many companies' supply chains — especially as it pertains to poor customer communication and transparency.Diana Eagen is the Director of Sales and Order-to-Cash at Esker. She joined hosts Scott Luton and Greg White for a livestream to describe how customer service automation can be utilized by B2B companies to deliver an Amazon-like experience — transforming both supply chain management and giving customers what they want in 2023 and beyond.In this conversation, Diana, Scott, and Greg discuss:• Why visibility, communication, and self-service options are so critically important to the customer experience• Practical examples that illustrate how automation can improve customer communication and supply chain performance at the same time• Where AI-powered tools are being incorporated to automate visibility and manage changesAdditional 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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Balancing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty: http://bit.ly/3kYufuyWEBINAR- How Bio-Rad is Reimagining its Supply Chain to Boost Customer Service: https://bit.ly/3kbC13VWEBINAR- 5 Tips for Creating Effective Digital Content: http://bit.ly/3xvkXchWEBINAR- Supply Chain Agility in an Ever-Changing World: https://bit.ly/41zl0BUWEBINAR- The Unified Supply Chain – A Platform Approach: http://bit.ly/3EH8fepThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/how-automation-improves-customer-communication-supply-chain-performance-1089

There are plenty of things to prevent corporate supply chain executives from getting a good night's sleep. Challenges like inflation and ESG initiatives are regularly discussed as challenges across industries. But there are a whole host of worries that get far less attention as well, and each of them is enough to cause sleepless nights… let alone all of them in combination.Rick McDonald is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Clorox. He is responsible for approximately 5,000 people in 23 countries who work in manufacturing, contract manufacturing, planning, logistics, engineering, quality assurance, safety, health, environment, security, and sustainability.In this episode, Rick returns to the show to speak with hosts Scott Luton and Greg White about:• The massive, pervasive workforce crisis that has led to a situation where there are two open jobs for every self-reported unemployed person• The existential challenge of supply chain digitization, especially in the face of growing cyber risk• The idea of supply chain resilience and responsiveness and what CSCOs learned about both during the height of the COVID-19 pandemicAdditional 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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Balancing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty: http://bit.ly/3kYufuyWEBINAR- How Bio-Rad is Reimagining its Supply Chain to Boost Customer Service: https://bit.ly/3kbC13VWEBINAR- 5 Tips for Creating Effective Digital Content: http://bit.ly/3xvkXchWEBINAR- Supply Chain Agility in an Ever-Changing World: https://bit.ly/41zl0BUWEBINAR- The Unified Supply Chain – A Platform Approach: http://bit.ly/3EH8fepThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/what-keeps-CSCO-night-clorox-1088

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 Leah Knight, a member of the product marketing and direct spend solutions teams at SAP. Her team is focused on helping companies manage a full end-to-end procurement process for their products: product design, launch, through volume manufacturing and renegotiation of huge multi-year contracts. For OEMs like those in automotive, material costs are often volatile, making co-innovation with suppliers absolutely critical to growth and competitive advantage.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Leah, Scott and Greg discussed:• How and why retail giant Target is expanding its next day delivery program, investing $100M between now and 2026• How a ransomware attack led Dole to pause production at its North American food plants and suspend shipments• How the automotive industry – and their supporting supply chains – are adapting to support the transition to EVsAdditional 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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Balancing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty: http://bit.ly/3kYufuyWEBINAR- How Bio-Rad is Reimagining its Supply Chain to Boost Customer Service: https://bit.ly/3kbC13VWEBINAR- 5 Tips for Creating Effective Digital Content: http://bit.ly/3xvkXchWEBINAR- Supply Chain Agility in an Ever-Changing World: https://bit.ly/41zl0BUWEBINAR- The Unified Supply Chain – A Platform Approach: http://bit.ly/3EH8fepThis 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-SAP-1087

Although the capabilities of technology have changed a lot over the last few decades, corporate mindsets towards it have not. For example, thinking that putting a new system in place will cover all business requirements once and for all is an outdated way of thinking. Technology and digitalization should be seen as a journey, one that will go on as long as a company continues to operate.Lyle Ekdahl is a self-described “recovering enterprise software development executive and technology market advisor.” He has over 38 years of experience in enterprise applications development, industry technology and product strategy, product management, marketing, and program management. During that time, he perfected his ability to communicate the value of enterprise applications and articulate unique digital technology visions.In this livestream appearance, sponsored by Nextworld, Lyle provides a retrospective of the ERP solutions and technologies landscape with hosts Scott Luton and Greg White and a live Supply Chain Now audience:• The two major attitudes towards new technology – and which one sets the organization up for more success• The strong correlation he sees between reinvention, transformation, and the opportunity to achieve sustained growth• How changes in technology intersect with other trends like the scarcity of labor and access to capital to drive innovationAdditional 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/41kpUSOLearn more about Nextworld: https://www.nextworld.net/Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Balancing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty: http://bit.ly/3kYufuyWEBINAR- How Bio-Rad is Reimagining its Supply Chain to Boost Customer Service: https://bit.ly/3kbC13VWEBINAR- 5 Tips for Creating Effective Digital Content: http://bit.ly/3xvkXchWEBINAR- Supply Chain Agility in an Ever-Changing World: https://bit.ly/41zl0BUWEBINAR- The Unified Supply Chain – A Platform Approach: http://bit.ly/3EH8fepThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/decoding-digital-transformation-how-1086

Changes in consumer expectations have increased the pressure brands face to maintain service level commitments. Consumers want in-stock inventory, next-day free shipping and free, no-hassle returns along with excellent customer support. Companies across the globe are feeling the pressure and wondering how they can compete with global big-box ecommerce giants.To stay in the competition, they must ask where and how to automate, making the question not “should we automate?” but “how much should we automate?”Alex Haines is the Manager of Business Development at Bastian Solutions. He and his team work with customers across industries, looking for opportunities to apply automation to the pain points and opportunities created by rapidly changing customer demands.In this episode, Alex joins co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White to discuss how companies can determine what level of automation is right for their competitive situation:• How warehousing automation creates efficient environments, avoids missed shipping deadlines, mitigates issues with labor shortages, and creates safer workspaces for employees, all while exceeding consumer expectations• Why automated systems don't have to be large or costly, and the best way to make small investments that have big payoffs.• Ways to navigate through the influx of automation technology options and minimize the disruption of day-to-day operations by retrofitting existing facilitiesAdditional 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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Balancing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty: http://bit.ly/3kYufuyWEBINAR- How Bio-Rad is Reimagining its Supply Chain to Boost Customer Service: https://bit.ly/3kbC13VWEBINAR- 5 Tips for Creating Effective Digital Content: http://bit.ly/3xvkXchThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/automation-ROI-how-score-success-projects-big-small-1085

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 Greg White. In addition to covering top industry headlines, the team rolled out a new educational segment focused on three key things business leaders need to keep in mind when it comes to selecting new technology.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Greg discussed:• What recent increases in the producer price index (PPI), 6 percent year over year in January, will mean for the prices consumers pay in the future• Persistent geopolitical challenges being faced by companies in the semiconductor supply chain, including Apple, which is completely dependent on TSMC for their smartphone microchips• One of the key things companies forget to think about when they are selecting a digital platformAdditional 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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Balancing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty: http://bit.ly/3kYufuyWEBINAR- How Bio-Rad is Reimagining its Supply Chain to Boost Customer Service: https://bit.ly/3kbC13VWEBINAR- 5 Tips for Creating Effective Digital Content: http://bit.ly/3xvkXchThis 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-live-PPI-increases-semiconductor-geopolitics-1084

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.The inspiration for this session is music – the best bands, album titles, song lyrics - even the best concert-going experience. But with Mike Griswold in attendance, every musical favorite also has a tie-in to the supply chain… and Mike is always right on key.In this episode, Mike draws on his broad musical tastes to put 2023 into context for co-hosts Scott Luton and Kelly Barner:• Crystal Ball by Styx: What if companies had been able to see the last three years in advance? How would it have changed their preparation and approach?• Roll With the Changes from REO Speedwagon: Operating environments, customers, and how we go to market are all different – so our supply chains need to change as well• Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Monty Python: We may be consumed with short-term challenges, but there is always a tomorrow and another chance to get things rightAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYrWEBINAR- Balancing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty: http://bit.ly/3kYufuyWEBINAR- How Bio-Rad is Reimagining its Supply Chain to Boost Customer Service: https://bit.ly/3kbC13VWEBINAR- 5 Tips for Creating Effective Digital Content: http://bit.ly/3xvkXchThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-today-tomorrow-gartner-musical-tour-modern-1083

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 Q4, truck freight shipments experienced the largest year-over-year drop in volume since the third quarter of 2020 – the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although volume is down, driven in part by a decline in consumer spending, carrier spending did not decline significantly, suggesting that capacity is tight and that cost pressures are driving smaller carriers out of the market.In this interview, Bobby is joined by Enrique Alvarez from Vector Global Logistics to share the results of the Q4 2022 report with Supply Chain Now Co-hosts Greg White and Scott Luton, interpreting what they may mean for the economy and the shipping industry in the short and longer term.• How high interest rates are influencing consumer spending, and the impact this is having on the freight marketplace• Secondary headwinds from a slowdown in manufacturing activity and construction spending• Why the Southwest was the only region of the five defined by U.S. Bank to experience growth in shipments and spendingAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYrWEBINAR- Balancing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty: http://bit.ly/3kYufuyThis 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-q4-freight-payment-index-1082

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 Kevin L. Jackson, but not regular co-host Greg White, who was still celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl win. The show also featured a special appearance by Koray Kose from Gartner and Selin Kapan-Green from Turkish Philanthropy Funds talking about the devastating earthquake that recently struck Turkey and Syria.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Kevin discussed:• The initiative that is underway to incentivize partnerships between American companies and suppliers in Central America as a way of addressing the root causes of mass migration• How bad actors in Mexico are trying to illicitly cash in on green gold in the form of avocados – and how law enforcement is fighting back• The immediate on-the-ground efforts to save lives in Turkey and Syria, as well as how people around the world can most effectively support themAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYrWEBINAR- Balancing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty: http://bit.ly/3kYufuyThis 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-live-earthquake-relief-special-edition-1081

Building a modern tech stack isn't a task – it is a journey. With so much changing outside of companies, it takes real courage to drive digital change internally, especially for companies in the manufacturing space.This interview brings together an all-star panel. Howard Lo has over 20 years of tech leadership experience and is a Vice President at DataON. Todd Jensen is a Field Sales Manager at Intel Corporation. He has worked in the tech industry since 1996 and has spent the last seven years at Intel focused on partnering with Microsoft to grow their joint business with Azure Edge customers and channels. Christina Cardoza is the Editorial Director at insight.tech, a global publication that features a wide variety of companies across the Intel Partner Alliance.In this episode, Howard, Todd, and Christina join co-hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson to discuss the unique technology-related challenges – and opportunities – facing manufacturers today:• How manufacturers can modernize their infrastructure by leveraging the benefits of cloud through a hybrid cloud infrastructure• Separating tech needs from data quality issues, and doing so in a way that allows companies the flexibility they need• Why hybrid cloud capabilities may be the perfect way for manufacturers to transition from on-prem hosting to the cloudAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLearn more about Intel and DataOn: http://bit.ly/3YEhZhOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYrWEBINAR- Balancing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty: http://bit.ly/3kYufuyThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/no-reason-manufacturing-fear-cloud-microsoft-intel-1080

All supply chains face complexity, but if healthcare supply chains struggle to operate as designed, people's lives are affected. This not only raises the bar for performance, but it also increases the dedication shown by the many professionals working to support patient care through supply chain operations.Steve Downey is the Chief Supply Chain and Patient Support Services Officer at Cleveland Clinic. His multi-disciplinary team has responsibility for a wide range of activities including sourcing, materials management, technology/P2P, analytics, and support services, including food services, linen and laundry, and patient transport.In this episode, Steve joins host Scott Luton to talk about one of the most human-centric supply chains in the world:• How the effort and investment required to provide comprehensive patient care are a lot like the multi-faceted skills and relationships needed to power sophisticated supply chains• The incredible collaboration and teamwork taking place behind the scenes at Cleveland Clinic that makes world-class patient care possible, even in difficult situations• Ways that Cleveland Clinic is investing in their teams and technologies to continue pushing the envelope on supply chain transparencyAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYrWEBINAR- Balancing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty: http://bit.ly/3kYufuyThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/healthcare-supply-chain-leadership-series-cleveland-clinic-1079

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 Greg White. In addition to taking on some of the hottest topics in business and supply chain, Greg offered up his thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs' likely performance in Superbowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Greg discussed:• Recent negative news from the ISM Manufacturing Report on Business and what factors may be responsible for driving three straight months of contractions• Greg's recent commentary on Amazon's warehouse safety violations – and why the news isn't as bad as it sounds• The upcoming response from Google to OpenAI's ChatGPT generative AI, which has taken the world by storm, and in some cases by surprise• The tech skills that are in high demand from companies despite the frequent news of layoffs from this sectorAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYrWEBINAR- Balancing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty: http://bit.ly/3kYufuyThis 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-manufacturing-chatgpt-warehouse-safety-1078

Everyone depends upon the grocery retail supply chain, and yet, few people have any idea how complex and sophisticated they are, at least until something goes wrong. Over the last three years, consumers have felt the impact of product shortages and skyrocketing prices. Eggs have received especially intense focus, with prices increasing 60% in 2022.Errol Schweizer has over 25 years of experience in the food industry. He has worked as the VP of Grocery at a major national retailer and has been a co-founder, board member, and advisor to over two dozen CPG companies.In this episode, Errol joins host Scott Luton to shed a little light on the supply chain dynamics going on beyond the store shelves:• The many different factors going into today's historically high grocery prices• How different producers in the food supply chain are responding to overall market conditions• When – and why – shoppers might finally start to see prices come downAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYrWEBINAR- Balancing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty: http://bit.ly/3kYufuyThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/eggspert-view-grocery-supply-chain-1077

Some of the Supply Chain Now's teams 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 organizations in equal measure.In this episode, host Scott Luton welcomes Mark back to the show to discuss:• What Lean really means to him, and what kinds of waste it truly eliminates• His five-step checklist to help organizations reinvigorate their Continuous Improvement Programs in 2023• How we can all resist the ‘drama' and become more focused and productiveAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYrWEBINAR- Balancing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty: http://bit.ly/3kYufuyThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/living-engaged-attitude-lean-applications-1076

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, Sophia Rivas Herrera, host of Supply Chain Now in Español, and Enrique Alvarez, host of Logistics with Purpose. In addition to talking about some of the top supply chain and business headlines, they marked the 37th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster, and how that loss inspired many people to take on roles in technology and aerospace.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott, Sophia, and Enrique discussed:• Why global supply chains (and consumers) might soon feel the pinch as demand for flowers spikes in the lead up to Valentine's Day• The comprehensive supply chain support that will be needed to help Ukraine fully leverage tanks recently committed by Great Britain, Germany, and the United States• The intersection of retail trends and consumer preferences that has executive teams and supply chain operations taking noticeAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYrWEBINAR- Balancing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty: http://bit.ly/3kYufuyThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton, Enrique Alvarez, and Sofia Rivas Herrera. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-live-logistics-love-war-1075

There has been an explosion of new supplier diversity programs created over the last few years. While this is an exciting trend that brings new minds and energy to the movement, in some cases it may overshadow programs that have been in place for decades. These companies were committed to connecting with traditionally underrepresented communities long before it was a common practice.Colgate-Palmolive is home to one of these longstanding supplier diversity programs. Now led by Director of Supplier Diversity Ayesha Simons, the program has been in place for over two decades. It is tasked with creating diverse community representation among the suppliers that the company does business with.In this interview, Ayesha joins co-hosts Scott Luton and Kelly Barner to talk about the vision, business drivers, and continued evolution of Colgate-Palmolive's supplier diversity program:• How consumer sentiment and expectations provide supplier diversity programs with the incentive to continue challenging themselves• The relationships that Ayesha and the rest of the Colgate-Palmolive team have to build inside and outside of the company for their supplier diversity vision to become reality• Some of the challenges that remain for supplier diversity to continue growing – and expanding globally in some cases – despite other pressing corporate initiativesAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYrThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supplier-diversity-responsibility-accountability-advocacy-colgate-palmolive-1074

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs are transforming how companies and industries operate, helping them balance short-term business targets with the desire to contribute to bigger picture good. For consumer-facing companies, the challenge is even greater because they need to be bold and hold themselves accountable without diminishing the overall consumer experience.As Vice President of Global Head of Sustainability & ESG at Crocs, Deanna Bratter is responsible for helping the company meet its aggressive social and environmental commitments. She and her team are proving that it is possible to deliver a unique product with a high-quality customer experience in a world-conscious way… while also running a profitable business.In this interview, Deanna speaks with co-hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa about how Crocs' ESG initiatives are intertwined with their growth strategies:• The surprising similarities that exist between the natural food industry and the fashion industry – especially where sustainability is concerned• How the team at Crocs defines their ESG vision and how they are working to operationalize that consistently across their operation• Why suppliers and supply chains are critical to turning sustainability goals into measurable impactAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYrThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/creating-comfortable-world-crocs-1073

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now's regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!This week's edition of The Buzz featured co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White marking Chinese New Year in addition to recent news stories. Because Chinese New Year celebrations go on for weeks, they often require special planning from a global supply chain standpoint.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Greg and Scott discussed:• How Amazon is rearranging their fulfillment and storage arrangements with lower volume sellers to protect themselves against added costs• What it might mean that the U.S. trade deficit as of November 2022 had contracted by 21 percent, the most in almost 14 years• Recent layoffs from tech companies like Alphabet, Amazon, Salesforce, and Microsoft and whether the trend is expected to slow down or accelerate• Shortages of goods like semiconductors and batteries that may be even more important to the health of the economy than oilAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYrThis 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-layoffs-semiconductors-batteries-1072

There are many paths to a career in supply chain – and many opportunities that may follow as well. Working in supply chain provides students and professionals alike with the opportunity to develop an operational mindset and develop a project management orientation.Joseph Agresta is an Assistant Professor Professional Practice and the Interim Director M.S Program Healthcare Analytics and Intelligence at Rutgers Business School. In this interview he is joined by two former Rutgers students. Nikki Gaboff just finished her final semester in the Healthcare Analytics and Intelligence program, and Haley Carlsen is a Specialist in Global Site Services and Procurement Governance at Merck and a graduate of Rutgers.In this interview, Joseph, Nikki, and Haley tell host Scott Luton how being part of the supply chain program at Rutgers has positioned them for professional success:• Current topics like the chip shortage, energy shortages, and the shift to working from home• The combined importance of industry experience and academic instruction to advancing• Why relationships remain critical to any individual's and any company's ability to performAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYrThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/different-supply-chain-rutgers-university-1071

What exactly does the thriving supply chain professional need to succeed? The past few years have been filled with challenges and uncertainties which are expected to impact all areas of the supply chain for years to come. In some cases, resiliency has been achieved with hard work, creativity, and flexibility from supply chain professionals willing to go the extra mile or muscle through with inferior to help serve customers. In this TEKTOK crossover episode, join Karin and guest Beth Morgan for insights on What the Thriving Supply Chain Professional Needs to Succeed in their career.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYrThis episode is hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok-crossover-thriving-supply-chain-professional-needs-succeed-1070

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now's regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!This week's edition of The Buzz featured co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White as well as Digital Transformers Host Kevin L. Jackson. In addition to commenting on the latest news stories, they reflected on the meaning of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the important work that continues in the spirit of his legacy.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Kevin, Greg, and Scott discussed:• How the automotive industry is embracing digital operating models as a way to improve their visibility into the supply chain and the analytical capabilities that will allow them to respond to disruptions• What retailers such as Nike learned from epic inventory gluts in 2022, and the changes that may be made to the traditional omnichannel retail model as a result• The noble undertaking being pursued by the fashion brand Mango in order to improve the sustainability and human rights performance of this notoriously difficult supply chain• Retail trends that we may see in 2023, including immersive experiences, data (followed by data and data), hyper personalization, and the use of video in eCommerce marketingAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYrThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton, Greg White, and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-digital-transformers-edition-retail-trends-omnichannel-1069

In this episode of the Business Buzz on Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton discusses the top news in industry including updates on the freight market, the global economy, a look at geopolitical priorities, and a special segment on legendary logistical and civil rights leader, Bayard Rustin.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYrThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-buzz-1068

In order to succeed as a ‘TechFluencer' in today's digital society, you have to be plugged into a lot of different trends and markets. From supply chains to consumer electronics, to community building to virtual connections, the landscape is constantly shifting and evolving.Evan Kirstel is a B2B thought leader and technology influencer focused on B2B networking, engagement, and social selling. Rather than just establishing his own expertise and using it to guide others, he is still on a learning journey of his own – exploring new disciplines and platforms as he becomes aware of them.In this interview, Evan and Scott discuss some of the trends affecting digital media, modern business, and consumer tech:• The groundbreaking changes in content creation and writing made possible by a new Generative AI technology called ChatGPT• The rise of electrification in mobility showcased at CES 2023, including multiple modes of transportation, personal and commercial vehicles• How to build communities and network reach by expanding into new forms of content, moving from written to spoken to visuals to engage different audience members• Places where tech and automation have met their limit, failing to overcome the human preference for authentic, trust-based relationshipsAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Using Rebates and Pricing to Align Your Supply Chain: http://bit.ly/3iJBSUPThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/never-know-who-meet-1067

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now's regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!This week's edition of The Buzz featured co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White kicking off 2023 with a new set of stories and timely business topics.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Greg and Scott discussed:• Whether the tide is turning in favor of consumers in the car buying experience – after a pendulum swing in favor of car companies during the pandemic• An update on Walmart's drone delivery program, which successfully completed over 6,000 drone deliveries last year• Their thoughts on SupplyChainDive's list of the nine biggest supply chain trends in 2022• The frequent and tragic cycle associated with warehouse space… which is back in ‘bust' statusAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis 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-warehouse-drone-delivery-1066

As Benjamin Franklin famously said, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” And yet, despite the certainty and timelessness of the death care industry, it is a market more primed for disruption than most.Scott Ginsburg is the CEO and Co-Founder of Titan Casket and Joshua Siegel is their COO and Co-Founder. They felt that the process of purchasing a casket was not only broken, but it also provided a subpar experience to people at one of the most challenging moments in their lives. They founded Titan Casket in 2016 because they believed they could do better.In this interview, Scott and Joshua join co-hosts Scott Luton and Enrique Alvarez to discuss:• The opportunity created by Federal legislation passed in the 1980s that was intended to protect consumer rights in the severely over-concentrated casket industry• How Titan Casket is embracing familiar consumer brand activities to revolutionize an industry that is not accustomed to traditional marketing practices• The unique shipping and logistical requirements associated with delivering a product that must always be on time and in perfect conditionAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Enrique Alvarez. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/transforming-final-experience-titan-casket-1065

In this new episode of the Business Buzz, host Scott W. Luton shares the most recent top news stories in industry.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-buzz-1064

On this most recent episode of "Good News Now" on Supply Chain Now, your host Scott W. Luton touches on a variety of enlightening, informative & uplifting items: from Seinfeld to future-proofed shipping. He also shares a few programming updates for 2023 when it comes to Supply Chain Now content.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com Check out the most recent "With That Said": tinyurl.com/4764cm29Scott highly recommends Minsky's Pizza in KC: https://minskys.com/Check out the full webinar on-demand featuring Michael Conley: tinyurl.com/4ckjbuexCheck out the full webinar on-demand featuring Caleb Nelson: tinyurl.com/5ay7x7bbDon't miss a special edition of Dial P by Kelly Barner: tinyurl.com/372ws7zyThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/good-news-now-1063

We all have advice from a trusted source that we carry with us everywhere and always. For Dial P host Kelly Barner, much of that advice came from her dad. In this uniquely personal crossover episode, which first aired on what would be Timothy J. McCarthy's 71st birthday, Kelly shares the best of his advice so that you can benefit from it too.• Embrace ownership in your life, whether that means learning to ride a bike or admitting to your mistakes. Unless you own your shortcomings, you can't own your successes.• There is no substitute for hard work, certainly not luck – don't ever point to luck. Call your shot and then go get it; don't let anyone or anything slow you down.• It doesn't matter what your goal is or who you are. All that matters is that you have the dedication and perseverance to make your vision a reality.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/dial-p-crossover-real-world-advice-life-well-lived-1062

Gearing up for greatness in 2023? Tune in to hear some expert tips of the trade from OME Gear Founders Stacey Pierce and Jules Weldon. In this episode, they team up with Scott to share their reflections on developing, launching and scaling a successful product (The Wanderr®). Find out their top advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, from going all in to learning to out-give, along with predictions and plans for the year ahead. There may even be bonus advice ...Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/top-5-lessons-aspiring-founders-1061

For over 100 years, The Clorox Company has been making your favorite cleaning products, but their portfolio is much more wide-ranging than you might realize. In this Supply Chain Now classic episode, Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer Rick McDonald joins Scott and Greg to share how the company puts people first, even throughout the onset of a global pandemic, and continues to deliver innovative products --- cat littler, lip balm and ranch dressing included. Tune in to hear Rick's thoughts on navigating a tough labor market, the future of automation and other top supply chain challenges.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-now-classic-playing-win-clorox-company-1060

Sweetwater sells musical instruments, live sound equipment, and recording equipment for every lever of user – people building multimillion dollar studios, clubs and churches that needs audio, etc. Because e-commerce is their primary sales channel, they have also built up an exceptional team of sales engineers that are trained to do everything from advise customers about their purchases to building relationships that will hopefully last a lifetime.Phil Rich is a Senior Vice President and the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Sweetwater. He is well aware of the importance of the company's relationships with customers, but he doesn't let it end there. He is also building value-oriented relationships with the company's 700 suppliers.In this Supply Chain Now classic episode, Phil returns to Supply Chain Now to get caught up Greg White and Scott Luton:• How Sweetwater's company culture drives every customer interaction, with the goal being to win a customer for life• The time and effort the company is investing to ensure that their packaging and shipping materials are as cost effective and environmentally responsible as possible• Why they selected Glendale, AZ for their new fulfillment center, and how it will reduce delivery times and costs for customers on the west coastAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-now-classic-sustainably-winning-sound-customers-life-1059

Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-now-classic-four-ways-succeed-supply-chain-stanley-black-decker-1058

There's a new generation of female entrepreneurs making their way onto the global stage, and we have Ladé Araba to thank for it. As the co-founder of The Visiola Foundation, she's helping African girls take the reins of their education and build careers in STEM. In this Supply Chain Now classic episode, join Scott and special co-host Matilda Arhin as they chat with Ladé about her fascinating upbringing in Rome, the genesis of The Visiola Foundation, her supply chain observations, advice for aspiring leaders and more.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Matilda Ahrin. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-now-classic-education-entrepreneurship-equity-conversation-visiola-foundation-1057

Throughout her career, Bonnie Fetch has worn her share of hats. Her depth and breadth of experience make her the perfect example of what it takes to thrive - and lead - in today's changing landscape. Lucky for us, she's sharing her invaluable perspective on this latest episode. Join us in this Supply Chain Now classic episode, as she chats with Scott about her career trajectory thus far, the keys to managing successful digital transformation, a master list of challenges ahead for supply chain - and crucial advice for current and future leaders.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-now-classic-master-class-master-list-future-proof-supply-chains-1056

Digital transformation always sounds like a good idea, but how do you actually make it successful? On this week's Buzz, Kevin L. Jackson joins Scott and Greg to break down what it takes to future-proof your supply chain, why you need the right people and culture to pull off tech implementations, how to match digital transformation strategy to operations, how to engage the entire supply chain ecosystem and more.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton, Greg White, and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-digital-transformers-1055

All professionals should aspire to continue learning throughout their careers. While this is easy to agree to, it is tough to stay committed given the demands of most people's work and personal lives.Helen Yu is the CEO of Tigon Advisory Corp., host of the CXO Spice podcast, a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, and an expert in digital transformation and cyber security. She has gone through several pivots in her career, and each one was made possible because she kept her commitment to continuous learning, remaining open to trying new things. In this conversation, Helen and Scott discuss:• Her observations and expectations for the manufacturing industry as we move into 2023• The critical milestones she has seen AI achieve to this point, and the role it is playing in the manufacturing renaissance that is currently underway• How the concept of ‘customer experience' has been misunderstood and the power associated with it when executed wellAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/gravitating-new-things-1054

Still planning with Excel spreadsheets? We've got a transformation story for you. In this episode, Steven Birgfeld of Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) and Anna Linden of SAP join Greg and Scott to detail how BDG left the spreadsheets behind on their digital transformation journey toward increased visibility and informed decision making. Tune in to hear their thoughts across three phases of transformation: integrated business planning, supply chain, and analytics---and hear their advice for other practitioners ready to dive into the digital in the year ahead.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/BDG-digital-supply-chain-journey-improve-visibility-decision-making-1053

Are we headed for a recession in 2023? Which markets are rebalancing, and where could service levels improve? Bloomberg's Lee Klaskow may not have a crystal ball, but his expert predictions are the next best thing. Tune in to find out this year's biggest surprise in industry, along with predictions for rail, trucking and ocean freight in the year to come.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/rates-transit-expect-2023-rail-trucking-ocean-freight-1052

Labor shortages are a challenge worldwide, often resulting from a disconnect between job openings and the skills available in un- or underemployed populations. In South Africa, the supply chain sector has led the way in closing this gap by training new drivers and working to bring more women into the industry.Jenny Froome is the Chief Operating Officer at SAPICS, the professional body for Supply Chain Management in South Africa. She and host Scott Luton are joined by Nicci Scott, CEO of the Commercial Transport Academy, a unique organization that does not just provide skills training, it goes further to connect people with jobs.In this session, part of the Supply Chain Across Africa series, Nikki, Jenny, and Scott discuss:• The successes that have been achieved by the CTA and how they are replicating that around the world• Unique transport and delivery channel requirements that need to be met in South Africa and how the CTA is adapting to address them• The economic and social currents running through society in South Africa and how the CTA program has adjusted to handle themAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and . For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/challenging-supply-chain-norms-south-africa-1051

World trade dynamics are changing at warp speed, ocean freight rates are plummeting and air cargo volumes are down ... and we've got just the person to weigh in on it all. On this week's Buzz, Abishek Gupta of UPS joins Scott and Greg to review the latest supply chain headlines and give us the skinny on all things global freight forwarding.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis 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-ups-1050

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.2022 brought its fair share of challenges to global business. As we step closer to the end of the year, the ‘Big Guy' himself – Santa – is now checking his list (and checking it twice) to see which supply chains were naughty and which were nice.In this episode, Mike takes a broad look back over the year with co-hosts Scott Luton and Jenny Froome:• Which supply chains he believes are moving in the right direction, despite constant headwinds• His take on supply chain management and innovation in Africa• How machine learning and AI allow companies to do the best they can with the talent they have in houseAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Jenny Froome. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-today-tomorrow-gartner-1049

Inflation got you down? It's time to get proactive---and control the controllable. How well can your team manage invoices, analyze cash flow and communicate with suppliers? It might be time for a stronger digital ecosystem. Tune in to hear Dan Reeve of Esker, Inc. share his recommendations for supply chain leaders looking to combat the negative impacts of inflation and become more agile in the face of disruption with Scott and Greg. Find out why an economic downturn is the perfect time to innovate, how automation can increase customer service levels and free up staff and what you can do right now to protect your company's future in the year ahead.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/control-controllable-combatting-inflation-digital-ecosystem-1048

As disruptive events persist, buying organizations must ensure that pricing, supply, and capacity remain stable across the supply chain. This requires sourcing teams to drive greater throughput and decision making under increased workload and event complexity, creating their toughest state of play in many years.Fortunately, sourcing leaders are uniquely positioned to create new sources of value by combating persistent market pressures and building resilience amidst volatility.In this episode, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White are joined by Ahmad Jiwani, Director, Product & Segment Marketing at Coupa, to discuss:• How sourcing and procurement professionals are being asked to lead during these challenging economic times• How a well-run strategic sourcing program can help companies build more agile supply chains• Ways that leading sourcing programs are leaning on optimization to keep costs low while also advancing ESG program goals such as reduced carbon emissionsAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: Growing your Process Maturity in 2023: https://bit.ly/3T9esEjThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/raising-bar-value-sourcing-respond-dynamic-markets-1047

Charles Walker isn't afraid to jump out of the plane and deliver---literally. As a Jumpmaster, Senior Logistics Officer and Master Sergeant (to name a few titles) in the U.S. Army, Charles gained the skills he needed (and more) for a storied career in supply chain management, which is exactly what followed. In this episode, he sits down with Scott to share his reflections on his career, the keys to leadership success, and advice for aspiring supply chain professionals.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: Growing your Process Maturity in 2023: https://bit.ly/3T9esEjThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/logistics-front-lines-leadership-insights-1046

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 Kelly Barner, host of Dial P for Procurement, Greg White and Scott Luton, and was made possible by the team at 6 River Systems.In this session, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Kelly, Greg, and Scott discussed:• The challenges associated with placing too much reliance on regulation in the fight against bad actors on the world stage• Truck driver strikes that are once again causing disruption in South Korea, and how that government's handling of them compares to the U.S. federal government's response to the railway strike• Disruptions in the lettuce supply chain that are interfering with (GASP!) the menu at Chick-fil-A• The current trend of the U.S. manufacturing industry according to the Institute for Supply Management's November 2022 Report on BusinessAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: Growing your Process Maturity in 2023: https://bit.ly/3T9esEjThis 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-6-river-systems-1045