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"What it Takes to Turn Your Digital Transformation Into Business Transformation" Supply Chain Now Episode 404 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Luke Smaul and Alex Smith. Luke Smaul is an experienced technology and business leader with almost 20 years of experience in the fields of manufacturing and digital transformation. This cross-section of expertise bolsters his pragmatic approach to problem solving and founder’s mindset to approaching today’s most important digital-industrial challenges. He has a passion for finding innovative solutions to complex problems and takes a people-first approach when solving for and delivering on the promise of “digital.” This experience and passion led him to co-found Chakra, an innovation firm that focuses on business model transformation in both the digital and circular spaces. Chakra partners with companies to solve for tomorrow’s most pressing problems today, cutting through the noise and finding the right solutions for scale and transformation. Alex Smith is Vice President of Field Service Operations and Safety for Edwards Vacuum. His focus is to provide a differentiated Field and On-Site Service capability to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction and profitability by delivering industry leading levels of Safety, Reliability, Repeatability and value added services to the Semi-Conductor industry. Alex has a successful track record of delivering Customer satisfaction improvements through structured global change strategies and programs. Prior to his current role Alex was the Service Quality Director where he implemented global VOC and warranty reduction programs, and prior to joining Atlas Copco, Alex was Head of Quality at McLaren Racing, implementing quality and reliability improvements supporting the F1 championship success in 2008 and multiple reliability awards. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-smith-08193b83/ Connect with Luke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-smaul-3bb8771a/ Supply Chain Now Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Supply Chain Now Ranked #3 Supply Chain YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/yazfegov Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 UPCOMING WEBINAR: Post COVID-19 Supply Chains: What is Needed to Adapt" - https://tinyurl.com/ycgwzl67 Supply Chain Now is a Media Partner for SourceConnecte's Virtual Small Business Expo August 4th-5th: https://gcglobalnet.market/virtual-expo-august/ Listen and Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring on Supply Chain Now: https://supply-chain-is-boring.captivate.fm/listen Listen and Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise with Greg White on Supply Chain Now: https://techquila-sunrise.captivate.fm/listen Listen and Subscribe to This Week in Business History on Supply Chain Now: https://this-week-in-business-h.captivate.fm/listen Listen and Subscribe to Veteran Voices on Supply Chain Now: https://veteran-voices.captivate.fm/listen AIAG Virtual 2020 Supply Chain Conference: https://tinyurl.com/y8axeflc Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-404.
"What Makes a Startup Go? Startup Africa & This Week's Deals: TECHquila Sunrise with Greg White" Supply Chain Now Episode 403 The ‘TECHquila Sunrise’ Series on Supply Chain Now shares the latest investments, acquisitions, innovations, and glorious implosions in Supply Chain Tech every week. If you are looking for a podcast about ‘so-and-so signed a contract with such and such,’ or ‘they just released version 20 of that same technology you didn’t buy last year,’ this is the wrong podcast for you. But if you are looking for real news and innovation, welcome to the Sunrise. Greg White serves as Principle & Host at Supply Chain Now. Greg is a founder, CEO, board director and advisor in B2B technology with multiple successful exits. He recently joined Trefoil Advisory as a Partner to further their vision of stronger companies by delivering practical solutions to the highest-stakes challenges. Prior to Trefoil, Greg served as CEO at Curo, a field service management solution most notably used by Amazon to direct their fulfillment center deployment workforce. Greg is most known for founding Blue Ridge Solutions and served as President & CEO for the Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader of cloud-native supply chain applications that balance inventory with customer demand. Greg has also held leadership roles with Servigistics, and E3 Corporation, where he pioneered their cloud supply chain offering in 1998. In addition to his work at Supply Chain Now and Trefoil, rapidly-growing companies leverage Greg as an independent board director and advisor for his experience building disruptive B2B technology and supply chain companies widely recognized as industry leaders. He’s an insightful visionary who helps companies rapidly align vision, team, market, messaging, product, and intellectual property to accelerate value creation. Greg guides founders, investors and leadership teams to create breakthroughs that gain market exposure and momentum, and increase company esteem and valuation. Learn more about Trefoil Advisory: www.trefoiladvisory.com Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ North America Q2 Venture Report: Funding Down As Expected: https://tinyurl.com/y8a3ze7k Supply Chain Now Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Supply Chain Now on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-403.
“Supply Chain Buzz for July 13th: Featuring Kevin L. Jackson with SourceConnecte” Supply Chain Now Episode 402 The Supply Chain Buzz featured the top news and stories for this week in supply chain. This episode also features special guest Kevin L. Jackson. Kevin L. Jackson is a globally recognized Thought Leader, Industry Influencer and Founder/Author of the award-winning “Cloud Musings” blog. He has also been recognized as a “Top 5G Influencer” (Onalytica 2019), a “Top 1000 Tech Blogger” (Rise Social Media 2019) and provides integrated social media services to AT&T, Broadcom, Ericsson, and other leading companies. Mr. Jackson’s commercial experience includes Vice President J.P. Morgan Chase, Worldwide Sales Executive for IBM and Engility Corporation Director Cloud Solutions. He has served on teams that have supported digital transformation projects for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the US Intelligence Community. Kevin’s formal education includes a MS Computer Engineering from Naval Postgraduate School; MA National Security & Strategic Studies from Naval War College; and a BS Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy. Internationally recognizable firms that have sponsored articles authored by him include Cisco, Microsoft, Citrix, and IBM. Books include “Practical Cloud Security: A Cross-Industry View” (Taylor & Francis, 2016), and “Architecting Cloud Computing Solutions” (Packt, 2018). He also delivers online training through Tulane University, Germanna Community College, O’Reilly Media, LinkedIn Learning, and Pluralsight. Mr. Jackson retired from the U.S. Navy in 1994, earning specialties in Space Systems Engineering, Carrier Onboard Delivery Logistics and carrier-based Airborne Early Warning and Control. While active, he also served with the National Reconnaissance Office, Operational Support Office, providing tactical support to Navy and Marine Corps forces worldwide. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kjackson/ Supply Chain Now Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Supply Chain Now on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7522896348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-402.
"This Week in Business History for July 13th: Boeing Takes Off in the Pacific Northwest" Supply Chain Now Episode 401 This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of our new series, "This Week in Business History," where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead. Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and serves on the advisory board for the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. He also serves as an advisor with TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm based in the Southeast. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Supply Chain Now Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Supply Chain Now on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/752…348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-401
"The Supply Chain Now Team Reflects on 400 Episodes" Supply Chain Now Episode 400 This special episode of Supply Chain Now features members of the Supply Chain Now team as they reflect on 400 episodes and some of their favorite episodes, topics, and memories. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-luton/ Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrbarnes/ Connect with Clay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-phillips-730816128/ Connect wit Trisha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trisha-cordes-49498092/ Connect with Devon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devon-riddle/ Connect with Janoah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janoah-smith-791709180/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Supply Chain Now on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/752…348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g This episode of Supply Chain Now features Scott Luton, Greg White, Amanda Luton, Chris Barnes, Clay Phillips, Trisha Cordes, Devon Riddle, and Janoah Smith. For additional information, please visit the dedicated showpage at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-400.
“Logistics with Purpose: Jonathan Starr & Trudy Hall with The Abaarso School” Supply Chain Now Episode 399 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Jonathan Starr and Trudy Hall. Jonathan Starr authored It Takes A School, published by Macmillan Henry Holt in February 2017. It tells the story of Jonathan’s founding and heading the Abaarso School of Science and Technology, a non-profit educational organization in Somaliland. Abaarso School has broken a decades long drought in Somali education with unprecedented success, including placing students at Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Brown, and MIT. In total the school has sent 150 students to continue their education globally. In 2017 Jonathan co-founded Barwaaqo University in Somaliland, the first all-female boarding university in the country. In 2019, he co-founded Kaabe Schools, with the mission of spreading high quality Montessori-inspired K-12 education throughout Somaliland and beyond. In 2018, he spoke at Marist College as part of Marist selecting It Takes a School as its first-year student required reading. From 2004 – 2008, Jonathan founded and led Flagg Street Capital, a private investment firm that managed $170 million of investor assets. Prior to Flagg Street, Jonathan worked at SAB Capital, Blavin and Company, and Fidelity Investments. Jonathan graduated from Emory University, where he received a B.A. Summa Cum Laude in Economics and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Trudy Hall had spent her professional career as an administrator in the world of independent education. As head of two girls boarding schools , (Emma Willard School and Miss Hall’s School), and a senior administrator at four others, (Culver Academies, Hutchison School, Stoneleigh-Burnham, Forest Ridge), she has focused her professional energy on programs that inspire students to develop their distinctive voice and personal passions. Former Head of School at Emma Willard School for 17 years, Trudy also served 14 years on the board of the National Coalition of Girls Schools, and as President for 4 of those years, during which the Global Forum for Girls Education was conceived and trademarked. Trudy served as the President of the Board for Leadership and Design, a non-profit that designs leadership experience for those creating the future of education. Formally educated at St. Lawrence University, Harvard Graduate School of Education and Duke University, Trudy, is a ferociously curious peripatetic who, for the moment, resides in both Seattle, Washington and Somaliland. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Enrique on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/enrique-alvarez-64332a2/ Connect with Monica on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/monica-roesch-d/ Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-starr-8265a5/ Connect with Trudy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trudy-hall-5a30588/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Supply Chain Now on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7522896348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g This episode was hosted by Monica Aurora Roesch Davila, Enrique Alvarez, Greg White, and Scott Luton for the Logistics with Purpose series sponsored by Vector Global Logistics. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-399.
“USMCA Insights with Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta” Supply Chain Now Episode 398 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Ambassador Diaz. Javier Díaz de León serves as the Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta. He has a degree in International Relations, having graduated from the Universidad Iberoamericana. He has a Master in International Conflict Analysis from the University of Kent in England. Since 1991, Javier has served as a member of the Mexican Foreign Service and received promotion to the rank of Ambassador on April 28, 2017. He has held various positions throughout his professional career, including: Alternate Consul in San Diego; Alternate Consul in New York, Chief of the Section of Migration and Hispanic Affairs at the Mexican Embassy in the United States of America and Executive Director of the Institute of Mexicans Abroad of the Mexican Foreign Ministry. From June 2013 to May 2016 he served as Consul General of Mexico in Raleigh, North Carolina. In May 2016, he was named the Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta. Learn more: https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/atlanta/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Supply Chain Now Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Supply Chain Now Ranked #3 Supply Chain YouTube Channel via Feedspot: https://tinyurl.com/yazfegov Supply Chain Now on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7522896348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g This episode of Supply Chain Now was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-398
"Venture Investment Basics, Inclusive Insights & Big Deals: TECHquila Sunrise with Greg White" Supply Chain Now Episode 397 The ‘TECHquila Sunrise’ Series on Supply Chain Now shares the latest investments, acquisitions, innovations, and glorious implosions in Supply Chain Tech every week. If you are looking for a podcast about ‘so-and-so signed a contract with such and such,’ or ‘they just released version 20 of that same technology you didn’t buy last year,’ this is the wrong podcast for you. But if you are looking for real news and innovation, welcome to the Sunrise. Greg White serves as Principle & Host at Supply Chain Now. Greg is a founder, CEO, board director and advisor in B2B technology with multiple successful exits. He recently joined Trefoil Advisory as a Partner to further their vision of stronger companies by delivering practical solutions to the highest-stakes challenges. Prior to Trefoil, Greg served as CEO at Curo, a field service management solution most notably used by Amazon to direct their fulfillment center deployment workforce. Greg is most known for founding Blue Ridge Solutions and served as President & CEO for the Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader of cloud-native supply chain applications that balance inventory with customer demand. Greg has also held leadership roles with Servigistics, and E3 Corporation, where he pioneered their cloud supply chain offering in 1998. In addition to his work at Supply Chain Now and Trefoil, rapidly-growing companies leverage Greg as an independent board director and advisor for his experience building disruptive B2B technology and supply chain companies widely recognized as industry leaders. He’s an insightful visionary who helps companies rapidly align vision, team, market, messaging, product, and intellectual property to accelerate value creation. Greg guides founders, investors and leadership teams to create breakthroughs that gain market exposure and momentum, and increase company esteem and valuation. Learn more about Trefoil Advisory: www.trefoiladvisory.com Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ How COVID-19 Changed The VC Investment Landscape In The US: https://tinyurl.com/ybd5qd6m TuSimple plans autonomous truck network backed by UPS: https://venturebeat.com/2020/07/01/tusimple-plans-autonomous-truck-network-backed-by-ups/ Extra Crunch Live: Sydney Sykes on Fostering Diversity in VC: https://youtu.be/xdIYjbobWgM Supply Chain Now Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Supply Chain Now on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7522896348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-397.
"Supply Chain Buzz for July 6th: Featuring Tevon Taylor with FedEx Supply Chain" Supply Chain Now Episode 396 This episode of Supply Chain Now featured Tevon Taylor. Tevon, a 20 year FedEx veteran, joined FedEx Supply Chain in 2014 and has successfully managed Sales and Operations helping to strengthen long-term customer relationships. As Managing Director, Tevon leads and provides strategic direction to the Technology Sales team. He is responsible for all aspects of the FedEx Supply Chain growth effort within the Technology Business Unit, including the delivery of superior and sustainable supply chain solutions. Tevon earned a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M University and an MBA in Corporate Finance from the University of Dallas. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Tevon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tevontaylor/ Supply Chain Now Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Supply Chain Now on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/752…348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-396.
“Simplifying & Streamlining Operations: John Buglino with Optessa” Supply Chain Now Episode 395 This episode of Supply Chain Now features John Buglino. John brings his experience in lead generation, marketing automation, and social media marketing to Optessa. Started out his career with New York Community Bancorp as a marketing assistant and later worked for iCIMS and the Hermetic Solutions Group in versatile roles driving new business and elevating the brand within their respective industries. John holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing and advertising from Seton Hall University. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbuglino/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7522896348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-395.
"This Week in Business History for July 6th: The Birth of the Coca-Cola Company" Supply Chain Now Episode 394 This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of our new series, "This Week in Business History," where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead. Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and serves on the advisory board for the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. He also serves as an advisor with TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm based in the Southeast. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/752…348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-394
“Supply Chain Front & Center: Rick McDonald with The Clorox Company” Supply Chain Now Episode 393 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Rick McDonald. Rick is the Vice President of Global Supply Chain Operations for The Clorox Company. In this role Rick has responsibility for approximately 5000 people in 23 countries in manufacturing, contract manufacturing, planning, logistics, engineering, quality assurance, safety, health, environment, security and sustainability. His team is responsible for delivering against commitments in the areas of Employee Engagement, Personal Safety, Product Quality, Customer Service, Cost and Enabling Growth. He is the Executive Sponsor of SE ABLE, Clorox’s Black Employee Resource Group. Prior to this role, Rick had an International Supply Chain assignment, reporting to the GM of the International Division. He was accountable for Volume and Profit results as well as Safety, Product Quality, Customer Service, Total Delivered Cost and Enabling Growth. He and his team (located in Atlanta, London, Toronto, Sydney and Hong Kong) interfaced between the business and the function, creating business strategy, current and future year financial forecasts, driving execution and assuring alignment of Supply Chain plans and business plans. Preceding this role, Rick was Clorox’s Vice President of Global Logistics. In this role he was responsible for Customer Service, Distribution Center Operations, Transportation Operations and Supply Chain Management. He owned the company’s Order to Cash process. Rick joined Clorox in 1992. He has held numerous Supply Chain roles from Sourcing and Planning to Plant Management and Logistics as well as several roles reporting to Division GMs. Prior to joining Clorox, Rick worked for Frito-Lay for 10 years in 5 U.S. salty snack food manufacturing plants. He is a former Board member of the Yuhan/Clorox Joint Venture (S. Korea) and served on the Supply Chain Advisory Board at Atlanta Technical College and at Clayton State University. He is a past member of the Chlorine Institute Board of Directors, serving on the Membership Committee and as co-chair of the Customer Stewardship Committee. He served on the Board of Directors for the Barbecue Industry Association and was elected Vice Chairman. An Atlanta native, Rick holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Tech and lettered as a member of the GT baseball team. His hobbies include go karting and high-speed performance driving. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-mcdonald-b947a5/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7522896348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g This episode of Supply Chain Now was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit the dedicated show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-393.
“Supply Chain Buzz for June 29th: 737 MAX Update, Bulging Inventories, Returns & More” Supply Chain Now Episode 392 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Scott and Greg as they share the top news in supply chain for the week of June 29th. Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and has served on the boards for APICS Atlanta and the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. Follow Scott Luton on Twitter at @ScottWLuton and learn more about Supply Chain Now here: www.SupplyChainNowRadio.com Greg White serves as Principle & Host at Supply Chain Now. Greg is a founder, CEO, board director and advisor in B2B technology with multiple successful exits. He recently joined Trefoil Advisory as a Partner to further their vision of stronger companies by delivering practical solutions to the highest-stakes challenges. Prior to Trefoil, Greg served as CEO at Curo, a field service management solution most notably used by Amazon to direct their fulfillment center deployment workforce. Greg is most known for founding Blue Ridge Solutions and served as President & CEO for the Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader of cloud-native supply chain applications that balance inventory with customer demand. Greg has also held leadership roles with Servigistics, and E3 Corporation, where he pioneered their cloud supply chain offering in 1998. In addition to his work at Supply Chain Now and Trefoil, rapidly-growing companies leverage Greg as an independent board director and advisor for his experience building disruptive B2B technology and supply chain companies widely recognized as industry leaders. He’s an insightful visionary who helps companies rapidly align vision, team, market, messaging, product, and intellectual property to accelerate value creation. Greg guides founders, investors and leadership teams to create breakthroughs that gain market exposure and momentum, and increase company esteem and valuation. Learn more about Trefoil Advisory: www.trefoiladvisory.com Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/752…348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-392.
"Top 25 Startup Ecosystems, Inclusive Investing, & Big Deals: TECHquila Sunrise with Greg White" Supply Chain Now Episode 391 In this episode of Supply Chain Now, we continue our new podcast series, TECHquila Sunrise with Greg White. Greg shares the latest investments, acquisitions, innovations, and glorious implosions in Supply Chain Tech every week at an unholy hour of the day, and also, unfortunately without the aid of coffee, tequila or intoxicants of any kind. Greg White serves as Principle & Host at Supply Chain Now. Greg is a founder, CEO, board director and advisor in B2B technology with multiple successful exits. He recently joined Trefoil Advisory as a Partner to further their vision of stronger companies by delivering practical solutions to the highest-stakes challenges. Prior to Trefoil, Greg served as CEO at Curo, a field service management solution most notably used by Amazon to direct their fulfillment center deployment workforce. Greg is most known for founding Blue Ridge Solutions and served as President & CEO for the Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader of cloud-native supply chain applications that balance inventory with customer demand. Greg has also held leadership roles with Servigistics, and E3 Corporation, where he pioneered their cloud supply chain offering in 1998. In addition to his work at Supply Chain Now and Trefoil, rapidly-growing companies leverage Greg as an independent board director and advisor for his experience building disruptive B2B technology and supply chain companies widely recognized as industry leaders. He’s an insightful visionary who helps companies rapidly align vision, team, market, messaging, product, and intellectual property to accelerate value creation. Greg guides founders, investors and leadership teams to create breakthroughs that gain market exposure and momentum, and increase company esteem and valuation. Learn more about Trefoil Advisory: www.trefoiladvisory.com Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Startup Genome: https://startupgenome.com/reports/gser2020 Larry Ellison: https://nonperele.com/oracle-stock-is-treading-water-founder-larry-ellison-sold-a-huge-amount-of-shares/ Softbank’s $100M Fund for Minority Owned Businesses: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/03/softbank-announces-100-million-fund-for-minority-owned-businesses.html Actions Firms Can Take to be More Inclusive: https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/12/blck-vc-co-founder-sydney-sykes-talks-specific-actions-firms-can-take-to-be-more-inclusive/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7522896348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-391
“Feed More & Waste Less: Jasmine Crowe with Goodr” Supply Chain Now Episode 390 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Jasmine Crowe with Goodr. Jasmine Crowe is a docu-series producer and entrepreneur whose projects addressing hunger and poverty, and access to quality education have positively impacted vulnerable communities in more than 20 U.S. cities, the United Kingdom, and Haiti. Specifically, the Sunday Soul Homeless feeding initiative has successfully fed more than 50,000 and led to the founding of social technology enterprise Goodr in 2016. Under Jasmine’s leadership, Goodr has redirected more than 100,000 pounds of excess prepared foods — in addition to fresh fruits, vegetables, and other supplies — to communities in need since 2016. Jasmine holds a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina Central University and a master’s degree from Arizona State University. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Cynthia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiagcurry/ Connect with Jasmine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminecrowe/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Upcoming Webinar with RootStock CLoud ERP - "Post COVID-19: Back to Business as Usual Doesn't Mean ERP as Usual": https://tinyurl.com/ya9faoyr Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7522896348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g This episode was hosted by Greg White, Cynthia Curry, and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-390.
"This Week in Business History for June 29th: The U.S. Interstate Highway System" Supply Chain Now Episode 389 This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of our new series, "This Week in Business History," where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead. Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and serves on the advisory board for the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. He also serves as an advisor with TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm based in the Southeast. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/752…348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-389
“Powering Profitable Growth: Kara Brown with Lead Coverage” Supply Chain Now Episode 388 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Kara Brown. Kara Brown was one of the first employees at Echo Global Logistics. Echo grew quickly in three years and her name is on the company’s 2009 IPO press release [NYSE: ECHO]. At a Nashville-based supply chain management company Kara weathered a major communications crisis with almost no market exposure before moving home to Chicago to start a family. Kara arrived in Atlanta in 2016 and started SmithBrown Marketing with no network. SmithBrown marketing is a team of marketing and sales enablement consultants specializing in all the pieces of the B2B conversion cycle: mar-tech stack building (CRM/Automation), sales/marketing operations and enablement, inbound/outbound content, SEO/SEM, social conversion, and measurement. Less than two years later, she has a team of four full-time employees and a client list that includes Atlanta heavyweights. Kara is also an active force in cultivating Atlanta’s female economy, being a Co-Founder of CloseHer, a community for women in sales. In 2017, Kara joined forces with Will Haraway to kickoff LeadCoverage, a PR and lead generation consultancy focused on supply chain, heavy industrial and tech. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willharaway/ Connect with Kara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karasmithbrown/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7522896348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g This episode was hosted by Will Haraway and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-388.
“Supply Chain Buzz for June 22nd: Pharma, Late Deliveries, Ecommerce & More” Supply Chain Now Episode 387 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Scott and Greg as they share the top news in supply chain for the week of June 22nd. Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and has served on the boards for APICS Atlanta and the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. Follow Scott Luton on Twitter at @ScottWLuton and learn more about Supply Chain Now here: www.SupplyChainNowRadio.com Greg White serves as Principle & Host at Supply Chain Now. Greg is a founder, CEO, board director and advisor in B2B technology with multiple successful exits. He recently joined Trefoil Advisory as a Partner to further their vision of stronger companies by delivering practical solutions to the highest-stakes challenges. Prior to Trefoil, Greg served as CEO at Curo, a field service management solution most notably used by Amazon to direct their fulfillment center deployment workforce. Greg is most known for founding Blue Ridge Solutions and served as President & CEO for the Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader of cloud-native supply chain applications that balance inventory with customer demand. Greg has also held leadership roles with Servigistics, and E3 Corporation, where he pioneered their cloud supply chain offering in 1998. In addition to his work at Supply Chain Now and Trefoil, rapidly-growing companies leverage Greg as an independent board director and advisor for his experience building disruptive B2B technology and supply chain companies widely recognized as industry leaders. He’s an insightful visionary who helps companies rapidly align vision, team, market, messaging, product, and intellectual property to accelerate value creation. Greg guides founders, investors and leadership teams to create breakthroughs that gain market exposure and momentum, and increase company esteem and valuation. Learn more about Trefoil Advisory: www.trefoiladvisory.com Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Upcoming Webinar with RootStock CLoud ERP - "Post COVID-19: Back to Business as Usual Doesn't Mean ERP as Usual": https://tinyurl.com/ya9faoyr Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7522896348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-387.
"The Dawn of a New Day: TECHquila Sunrise with Greg White" Supply Chain Now Episode 386 In this episode of Supply Chain Now, we introduce a new podcast series: TECHquila Sunrise with Greg White. Greg shares the latest investments, acquisitions, innovations, and glorious implosions in Supply Chain Tech every week at an unholy hour of the day, and also, unfortunately without the aid of coffee, tequila or intoxicants of any kind. Greg White serves as Principle & Host at Supply Chain Now. Greg is a founder, CEO, board director and advisor in B2B technology with multiple successful exits. He recently joined Trefoil Advisory as a Partner to further their vision of stronger companies by delivering practical solutions to the highest-stakes challenges. Prior to Trefoil, Greg served as CEO at Curo, a field service management solution most notably used by Amazon to direct their fulfillment center deployment workforce. Greg is most known for founding Blue Ridge Solutions and served as President & CEO for the Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader of cloud-native supply chain applications that balance inventory with customer demand. Greg has also held leadership roles with Servigistics, and E3 Corporation, where he pioneered their cloud supply chain offering in 1998. In addition to his work at Supply Chain Now and Trefoil, rapidly-growing companies leverage Greg as an independent board director and advisor for his experience building disruptive B2B technology and supply chain companies widely recognized as industry leaders. He’s an insightful visionary who helps companies rapidly align vision, team, market, messaging, product, and intellectual property to accelerate value creation. Greg guides founders, investors and leadership teams to create breakthroughs that gain market exposure and momentum, and increase company esteem and valuation. Learn more about Trefoil Advisory: www.trefoiladvisory.com Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Control Towers Article: https://tinyurl.com/ybyogcam How Far Has the Digital Supply Advanced: https://tinyurl.com/y82w3793 Collab Capital to Invest in Black Founders: https://tinyurl.com/yamc7bke $13.7B Valuation for Instacart: https://tinyurl.com/yd6748m4 Doordash Close to $15B Valuation: https://tinyurl.com/y8t7chmy SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Upcoming Webinar with RootStock Cloud ERP – “Post COVID-19: Back to Business as Usual Doesn’t Mean ERP as Usual”: https://tinyurl.com/ya9faoyr Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7522896348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-386.
“Modern Fulfillment Demands Modern Systems: Jeff Cashman with GreyOrange” Supply Chain Now Episode 385 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Jeff Cashman. Jeff brings 30+ years of supply chain technology experience to GreyOrange, most recently as the CEO of Ally Commerce, an e-commerce service provider for brand manufacturers. He also spent 12 years as an executive in Accenture’s Supply Chain Strategy Practice as well as 13 years as SVP of Business Development at supply chain solution provider Manhattan Associates. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Management Information Systems from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-cashman-6436301/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Upcoming Webinar with RootStock Cloud ERP - "Post COVID-19: Back to Business as Usual Doesn't Mean ERP as Usual": https://tinyurl.com/ya9faoyr Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7522896348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-385.
"June 22nd- This Week in Business History: The Birth of the Universal Product Code" Supply Chain Now Episode 384 This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of our new series, "This Week in Business History," where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead. Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and serves on the advisory board for the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. He also serves as an advisor with TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm based in the Southeast. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Upcoming Webinar with RootStock CLoud ERP - "Post COVID-19: Back to Business as Usual Doesn't Mean ERP as Usual": tinyurl.com/ya9faoyr Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/752…348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-384
“Supply Chain Front & Center: Sandra MacQuillan with Mondelez International” Supply Chain Now Episode 383 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Sandra MacQuillan. Sandra is Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Mondelēz International, a global company leading the future of snacking with 2019 net revenues of approximately $26 billion. In this role, Sandra leads all aspects of the organization’s global supply chain including Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, Sustainability, and Safety. Sandra is passionate about the role the supply chain plays in leveraging deep understanding and partnership to drive value to the business. Sandra joined the company in June 2019 from Kimberly-Clark where she was their first-ever Supply Chain Officer. She built their Supply Chain and Supply Chain Leadership team and under her leadership, this work resulted in best-in-class performance in cost-savings and step-changes in cash, customer service, quality, safety, and sustainability. Prior to her time at Kimberly-Clark, Sandra worked at Mars Incorporated for more than 20 years, holding supply chain positions of increasing responsibility around the world. In her last role at Mars, she served as Global Vice President of Supply Chain for its $15Bn Global Petcare business. Sandra has extensive international experience and has lived and worked in North America, Europe, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. She is on the Board for Trimble, serves on the SCM World’s Executive Advisory Board and is a Trustee for Atlanta International School, Atlanta, Georgia. Sandra is a chartered mechanical engineer and was elected as a Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers in 2011. She was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in recognition of her work in encouraging young students, particularly women, into engineering. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Sandra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandramacquillan/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Upcoming Webinar with RootStock CLoud ERP - "Post COVID-19: Back to Business as Usual Doesn't Mean ERP as Usual": https://tinyurl.com/ya9faoyr Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7522896348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-383.
“Key Observations in the Current Supply Chain Talent Market: Radu Palamariu with Alcott Global” Supply Chain Now Episode 382 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Radu Palamariu. Radu is the Managing Director Asia Pacific of Alcott Global. He has been living in Asia for the past decade, across Singapore, Indonesia, and India. He has been working on C-level and top management executive search assignments with Top Fortune 500 companies and local Asia conglomerates, across the industrial sector, particularly for manufacturing, logistics, transportation, supply chain management and ecommerce. A frequent speaker at industry conferences across the region, he is a contributor on latest technologies shaping supply chains, as well as human resources trends and developments. He is also the host of the “Leaders in Supply Chain” Podcast, one of the top global podcasts on industry trends and skills needed in the future. He has been featured in Logistics Insight Asia, Bangkok Post as well as the MIT Supply Chain Talent Magazine, and sits on the board of Supply Chain Asia. Passionate about technology, he is also working closely with transportation and supply chain startups and accelerators to help nurture the future disruptors of the industry. Based in Singapore he travels frequently across Asia Pacific and globally for his assignments. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Radu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radupalamariu/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Upcoming Webinar with RootStock CLoud ERP - "Post COVID-19: Back to Business as Usual Doesn't Mean ERP as Usual": https://tinyurl.com/ya9faoyr Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7522896348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g This episode of Supply Chain Now was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-382.
"Supply Chain Buzz for June 15th: Grocery, Bots, Retail Challenges, & More” Supply Chain Now Episode 381 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Scott and Greg sharing the top news in supply chain for the week of June 15th. Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and has served on the boards for APICS Atlanta and the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. Follow Scott Luton on Twitter at @ScottWLuton and learn more about Supply Chain Now here: www.SupplyChainNowRadio.com Greg White serves as Principle & Host at Supply Chain Now. Greg is a founder, CEO, board director and advisor in B2B technology with multiple successful exits. He recently joined Trefoil Advisory as a Partner to further their vision of stronger companies by delivering practical solutions to the highest-stakes challenges. Prior to Trefoil, Greg served as CEO at Curo, a field service management solution most notably used by Amazon to direct their fulfillment center deployment workforce. Greg is most known for founding Blue Ridge Solutions and served as President & CEO for the Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader of cloud-native supply chain applications that balance inventory with customer demand. Greg has also held leadership roles with Servigistics, and E3 Corporation, where he pioneered their cloud supply chain offering in 1998. In addition to his work at Supply Chain Now and Trefoil, rapidly-growing companies leverage Greg as an independent board director and advisor for his experience building disruptive B2B technology and supply chain companies widely recognized as industry leaders. He’s an insightful visionary who helps companies rapidly align vision, team, market, messaging, product, and intellectual property to accelerate value creation. Greg guides founders, investors and leadership teams to create breakthroughs that gain market exposure and momentum, and increase company esteem and valuation. Learn more about Trefoil Advisory: www.trefoiladvisory.com Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Upcoming Webinar with RootStock CLoud ERP - "Post COVID-19: Back to Business as Usual Doesn't Mean ERP as Usual": https://tinyurl.com/ya9faoyr Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7522896348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-381.
“Logistics with Purpose: Melenie York with Whitehouse & Shapiro” Supply Chain Now Episode 380 This episode of Supply Chain Now is the next show in our Logistics with Purpose series sponsored by Vector Global Logistics. This episode features Melenie York. Melenie York’s involvement with warehousing and shipping came about from her interest and love of modern and contemporary art funny enough. In the late nineties, She joined a small art book distribution company in New York and took on the position of export sales manager as it grew internationally. Family matters brought her back to Baltimore and she began working as a Logistics Manager for an e-commerce site selling used books. From here, Melenie moved on to working with Whitehouse and Schapiro, a global supplier of secondhand products. Beginning with arranging domestic shipments via over the road carriers, she now oversees all exports and works closely with forwarders, intermodel carriers and provide customer service for our overseas customers. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Valeria on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeria-michelle-hern%C3%A1ndez-castillo-b03792198/ Connect with Melenie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melenie-york-3b5a2a18/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Upcoming Webinar with RootStock CLoud ERP - "Post COVID-19: Back to Business as Usual Doesn't Mean ERP as Usual": https://tinyurl.com/ya9faoyr Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7522896348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g This episode was hosted by Valeria Hernandez, Greg White, and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-380.
This episode of Supply Chain Now is the first in our new series, "This Week in Business History," where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead. Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and serves on the advisory board for the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. He also serves as an advisor with TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm based in the Southeast. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rschrade3/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Upcoming Webinar with RootStock CLoud ERP - "Post COVID-19: Back to Business as Usual Doesn't Mean ERP as Usual": tinyurl.com/ya9faoyr Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/752…348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-379
“Tomorrow's Automation Today: Richard Schrade, Co-Founder & President of Automation Intelligence” Supply Chain Now Episode 378 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Richard Schrade, Co-Founder and President of Automation Intelligence. Richard is an automation expert with years of experience designing and optimizing automated systems across a variety of industries. He received his BS in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rschrade3/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Upcoming Webinar with RootStock CLoud ERP - "Post COVID-19: Back to Business as Usual Doesn't Mean ERP as Usual": https://tinyurl.com/ya9faoyr Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Stand Up & Sound Off: A Conversation About Race in Industry Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7522896348121204752 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-378
“Helping Manufacturers Share, Learn & Grow: Joe Barto & Lynne Johnson with AME” Supply Chain Now Episode 377 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Joe Barto and Lynne Johnson. Joe Barto Since the founding of TMG in July 2002, Founder and President, Joe Barto, has led a high-performance team in the business of giving our partner Leaders “The Courage to Lead”. The TMG Team success is built on the cornerstone of trust and values. He leads a team of highly engaged professionals dedicated to TMG’s Mission in Life which is to train and coach our partners in building and maintaining High Performance Teams; Heartbeat Leaders First. TMG’s “Why” is to help Leaders who want to Lead; LEAD High Performance Teams. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the United States Military Academy and a Master’s degree in public administration, organizational theory and leadership. He is a former US Army Cavalry Officer and a Combat Veteran. Barto is a recognized expert in technology assisted learning, implementation, program management and is a published author. He has been leading “Building a Dream Team; Heartbeat Leaders First” workshops since 2004. Lynne Johnson is a professional engineer with over 25 years experience in manufacturing and over 20 years practicing Lean. She has held leadership roles in Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Quality and Operations. Lynne has been a volunteer with AME since 2008. She is currently President of the AME Southeastern Region Board and the Chair of the 2021 AME International Lean Conference. She is passionate about spreading Lean thinking through coaching individuals and teams as well as connecting people and ideas to solve problems and improve outcomes for customers, team members, and suppliers. Learn more about AME here: www.ame.org Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-barto-b1a57825/ Connect with Lynne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnemarr/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Upcoming Webinar with RootStock CLoud ERP - "Post COVID-19: Back to Business as Usual Doesn't Mean ERP as Usual": https://tinyurl.com/ya9faoyr Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 SAP SAPPHIRE NOW Reimagined: https://tinyurl.com/y9dayaz3 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-377
"Supply Chain Buzz with Rob Lopez & Peach Tree Commercial Capital: Manufacturing, Money, & More" Supply Chain Now Episode 376 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Scott and Greg as they share the top things in supply chain this week. This week's special guest is Rob Lopez with Peach Tree Commercial Capital. Rob is responsible for developing new profitable financial relationships with businesses, the business owners, and the key executives in accordance with client goals. He proactively looks to expand client base by cultivating referral relationships with centers of influence, prospecting, networking, and target marketing clients/prospects in accordance with company marketing standards and building a nationwide book of business. He provides education to clients and create cross-sell opportunities on Commercial Real Estate Loans, Asset-Based Financing, Working Capital Lines of Credit, Purchase Order and Inventory Financing, Accounts Receivable Financing, Equipment Financing, and SBA Loans. He reviews, processes, and prepares documentation for new accounts and loans and ensure that it is complete and in compliance with lender requirements. Rob graduated from Georgia Tech with an M.S. in Quantitative and Computational Finance and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robzter/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Upcoming Webinar with RootStock Cloud ERP - "Post COVID-19: Back to Business as Usual Doesn't Mean ERP as Usual": tinyurl.com/ya9faoyr Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 SAP SAPPHIRE Reimagined: https://tinyurl.com/y9dayaz3 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g For additional information on this episode, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-376
“Logistics with Purpose: Jeremy Newhouse with MATTER” Supply Chain Now Episode 375 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Jeremy Newhouse. Jeremy Newhouse is Vice President and CFO of MATTER- an international NGO committed to helping expand access to health in the neediest parts of the world. Jeremy has traveled and worked in 50 countries. He joined MATTER in 2013 following extensive international experience working in Congo and Tanzania in education, microfinance initiatives, and entrepreneurship development. While studying for his MBA at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, Jeremy was a founding member of Microfinance Alliance that promoted microfinance awareness throughout Minneapolis and at the UofM. In his role as board member for Microfinance Alliance, Jeremy spoke at the 2008 Peace Prize Forum along with Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus and other dignitaries. While pursuing his MBA, Jeremy was a broker and field trainer for Edward Jones financial services. Jeremy was recruited to St. Cloud State University where he became the first director of the SCSU Micro Loan Program- assisting SCSU in design and development of the first university run microloan program in the Midwest. Jeremy holds a B.A. in Divinity and Masters in Business Administration. Jeremy currently lives in Minneapolis with his wife Jessica, sons Orion and Oscar, and daughters Selah and Keziah. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Enrique on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/enrique-alvarez-64332a2/ Connect with Elisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-rodr%C3%ADguez-532b56162/ Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-newhouse-6ab22810a SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Upcoming Webinar with RootStock Cloud ERP - "Post COVID-19: Back to Business as Usual Doesn't Mean ERP as Usual": https://tinyurl.com/ya9faoyr Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g This episode is part of the Logistics with Purpose series sponsored by Vector Global Logistics, and was hosted by Enrique Alvarez, Elisa Rodriguez Duron, Greg White, and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-375.
"Supply Chain Front & Center: Jenny Froome & Dominique Zwinkels" Supply Chain Now Episode 374 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Jenny Froome and Dominique Zwinkels. Jenny Froome is the Chief Operating Officer at SAPICS, the professional body for Supply Chain Management in South Africa. In addition to South Africa, Jenny works with countries around the world to have Supply Chain Management recognized as a profession. Jenny is very proud to represent APICS (ASCM), Demand Driven Institute, and the Institute of Business Forecasting in South Africa. She is an event manager at heart which she believes to be the very core of supply chain management and done well, it can exceed all expectations. Dominique is the Executive Manager of the People that Deliver Initiative (PtD). She is an international development professional with 23 years of experience in managing programs with a focus on health supply chain management, livelihood, food security and nutrition. Since 2016 Dominique has been responsible for the management and overall performance of PtD, a broad coalition of governments and international, regional and national organizations working together to raise the profile of the health supply chain workforce as a key strategic area of health systems. Prior to PtD she worked for ten years on the HIV/AIDS supply chain for John Snow International (JSI) at the Partnership for Supply Chain Management (PFSCM), which procured and delivered essential lifesaving medicines and related commodities to HIV/AIDS programs around the world. Dominique also has experience working with multilateral development agencies; the International Food Policy Research Institute, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the International Finance Corporation. She has both an MBA in International Business Administration and a Master's degree in Nutrition. She is fluent in English, Spanish and Dutch. As a native of The Netherlands and having lived in Latin America (Peru, Colombia, and Venezuela) and Washington, DC, she is now based at UNICEF Supply Division. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-froome-ba3b09b/ Connect with Dominique on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominique-zwinkels-9994411/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Upcoming Webinar with RootStock Cloud ERP – “Post COVID-19: Back to Business as Usual Doesn’t Mean ERP as Usual”: tinyurl.com/ya9faoyr Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 Learn More About SAPICS: https://www.sapics.org/ Learn More About People That Deliver: https://peoplethatdeliver.org/ Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: apicsatlanta.org Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was sponsored by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-374
“Quick Timeout: What Have We Learned & What Do We Expect in the Months Ahead” Supply Chain Now Episode 373 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Greg White, Scott Luton, and Amanda Luton as they look back on what they've learned during the pandemic and what lies ahead. Amanda Luton serves as the Chief Marketing Officer for Supply Chain Now. Amanda is the owner and founder of the Magnolia Marketing Group & leads, organizes, creates, & implements modern marketing strategies and initiatives for Supply Chain Now & other small business clients. With over 15 years in the marketing industry, Amanda brings a wide variety of experience from previous roles with Von Maur, Anthropologie, AmericasMart Atlanta, & Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Amanda also serves as the VP of Information Systems and Webmaster on the Board of Directors for APICS Savannah. Amanda lives in metro Atlanta with her husband, three children, & two dogs, & loves being active in her church and her children's school. Greg White serves as Principle & Host at Supply Chain Now. Greg is a founder, CEO, board director & advisor in B2B technology with multiple successful exits. He recently joined Trefoil Advisory as a Partner to further their vision of stronger companies by delivering practical solutions to the highest-stakes challenges. Prior to Trefoil, Greg served as CEO at Curo, a field service management solution most notably used by Amazon to direct their fulfillment center deployment workforce. Greg is most known for founding Blue Ridge Solutions & served as President & CEO for the Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader of cloud-native supply chain applications that balance inventory with customer demand. In addition to his work at Supply Chain Now & Trefoil, rapidly-growing companies leverage Greg as an independent board director & advisor for his experience building disruptive B2B technology & supply chain companies widely recognized as industry leaders. Learn more about Trefoil Advisory: www.trefoiladvisory.com Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards & also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt & holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. Follow Scott Luton on Twitter at @ScottWLuton & learn more about Supply Chain Now here: www.SupplyChainNowRadio.com Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-luton/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcat via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Register for the Upcoming Webinar with RootStock CLoud ERP - "Post COVID-19: Back to Business as Usual Doesn't Mean ERP as Usual": https://tinyurl.com/ya9faoyr Register for the Virtual Supply Chain Summit with Alcott Global: https://tinyurl.com/ycgwab87 ShowMe50 Women Leading: https://www.showme50.org/ Check Out News From Our Sponsors: U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: apicsatlanta.org Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: supplychainrealestate.com/ For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-373