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With 54 different countries, different cultures, and great diversity, the continent of Africa certainly faces its own unique set of challenges on the global supply chain stage. But with its young population and abundant natural resources, there is also great potential for growth, and supply chain can serve as a catalyst in harnessing these opportunities.In this third and final episode of our three-part series, Supply Chain Now host Scott Luton wraps up coverage from the 2023 SAPICS Annual Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. In speaking with three more supply chain leaders, Ken Titmuss, Dr. Andrew Brown, and Thobekile Nxumalo, they cover topics from the great supply chain opportunities in Africa, mass customization, improving access to quality medicines, workforce education development, leveraging technology, and so much more. Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/unlocking-africa-supply-chain-potential-highlights-sapics-2023-conference-cape-town-1153

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!This week’s edition of The Buzz featured Allison Giddens. Allison is the co-President at Win-Tech, a veteran-owned, woman-owned small business that specialized in aerospace precision machined parts. When it comes to top trends in manufacturing, she has her finger on the pulse.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Allison discussed:• The tentative deal between UPS and the Teamsters union which (hopefully) averts a massive labor strike, and what the new terms mean for shippers and consumers• Bidding farewell to Yellow Freight, a major player in the LTL space, as they declare bankruptcy• A bill before the U.S. Senate that would boost domestic pharmaceutical production and supply for critical medicines• Allison’s three key manufacturing trends, and what supply chain professionals need to know about risk management, government regulations, and technologyAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Allison Giddens. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-manufacturing-trends-1152

Digital innovation is fueling change in supply chains through new trends and transformational technologies. As customer and consumer demands increase, many retailers, brands, and logistics providers are feeling pressure to optimize their operations to navigate greater complexities and competitive landscapes.Padhu Raman is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Osa Commerce. He has a strong track record of creating and implementing innovative solutions for end-to-end commerce, including eCommerce & supply chain technology, fulfillment automation, back-end management, warehouse robotics adoption, sustainability, finance, and 3PL/4PL operations strategy.In this livestream-based episode, Padhu explores the importance of putting customers at the heart of supply chain operations with hosts Scott Luton and Greg White:• How collaborative visibility helps forge strong partnerships between suppliers, logistics providers, and other stakeholders• Why building end-to-end visibility helps improve risk management and drive innovation• The benefits and challenges of adopting new technologies, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation• How digital capabilities can enhance supply chain efficiency, visibility, and resilience— all with the goal of simplification and customer satisfactionAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/4-ways-reduce-complexity-supply-chain-1151

When you build something that has never been done before, you need clear understanding – and a solid plan – for every level of the supply chain. Stone Distributing, a leading premium beverage wholesaler in southern California, wanted to get their team out of the load building business. They partnered with Zengistics, a technology driven supply chain and logistics partner that provides scalable managed transportation offerings, to break supply chain norms, disrupt the status quo, reimagine the supply chain – and ultimately create a blueprint for repeatable financial success.Matthew Zimmer is the President of Zengistics and Clint Graflund is the VP of Operations for Stone Distributing. In this livestream-based episode, they joined Scott Luton and Greg White to talk about how this 4PL-Shipper duo broke down industry challenges to pioneer a superior supply chain with Turvo at the heart of it all.Listen in to learn how they partnered to build:- Best-in-class supply chains that serve as industry blueprints for innovation and success- A tech stack based on Turvo’s Collaboration Cloud and TMS, which ticked boxes that were beyond the reach of other industry solutions- A repeatable 4PL/Shipper model that is quick for new customers to deploy- Absolute trust and peace of mind in logistics partners to handle the shippers’ most important assets- 100% visibility and collaboration for everyone in the supply chain- Transparent costs, profitability, and complete financial analyticsAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/shipper-4pl-relationship-reimagined-turvo-1150

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!This week’s edition of The Buzz featured Robert Yturri, Chief Product Officer at FORLOH, along with hosts Scott Luton and Greg White. FORLOH makes high-end American-made outdoor gear, so they know a thing or two about sourcing and manufacturing in the U.S., and, working to ensure quality, and going for the overall win.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Greg discussed:• How Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien turned up the heat on UPS leadership to keep labor contract negotiations moving forward in their favor• Tight sugar supplies that are raising costs and putting the squeeze on U.S. candy manufacturers• And then Robert joined the team onscreen to talk about three things that supply chain professionals need to know when it comes to reshoringAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-1149

In this special episode of Supply Chain Now, we continue coverage from the annual SAPICS 2023 Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, as host Scott Luton interviews the best and brightest supply chain changemakers that are literally building bridges and making a difference across the continent of Africa.Listen and learn more about:The need for increased utilization of the rail network for a more sustainable futureThe importance of a circular supply chain and the integration and adaptation of sustainable processes throughout the supply chainHow evolution is essential within a business and good communication is keyFeatured Guests:MJ Schoemaker- ProscE2E Pty Ltd - Pro Supply ChainAlastair Taylor- NetstockDeborah Dull- Genpact | Circular Supply Chain NetworkAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/harnessing-rail-infrastructure-circular-supply-chain-ai-technology-highlights-sapics-conference-cape-town-1148

Supply chain management is a crucial aspect of saving lives, as it ensures the efficient flow of essential goods and services. Nowhere is this more evident and more evolving than on the continent of Africa. In this first episode of a three-part series, Scott Luton is reporting from the annual SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, learning from the supply chain professionals in attendance and their inspiring supply chain missions. The discussions range from the importance of dialogue in problem-solving, people understanding their purpose, and strengthening the supply chain workforce in specific African countries to AI and its effect on the supply chain, improvements for data visibility, and integrating various supply chain strategies at different levels. Listen in to the transformative supply chain projects and the strategic partnerships taking place all over the continent.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/collaborative-solutions-inspiring-conversations-highlights-SAPICS-conference-cape-town-part-one-1147

 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 two audience favorites as guests: Constantine Limberakis and Mike Griswold. With many school districts starting to ramp up for students to return, and retailers stocking the shelves in anticipation, the team kicked off the stream by reminiscing about their best Back-to-School memories.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Mike, Constantine, and Scott discussed:• The significant increase in K-12 back-to-school spending forecasted by the National Retail Federation and Proper Insights and Analytics• A recent State Department announcement that they will partner Costa Rica as an additional location for semiconductor manufacturing• Additional insights from the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 listing for 2023• Walmart’s experimentation with a chatbot to negotiate with suppliers who have smaller contracts or only supply equipment for the company’s own useAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Constantine Limberakis. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-1146

What would it look like to come to this country with one suitcase in hand to achieve the American dream? It might include the opportunity to serve as a corporate leader at Dell, to be sworn in at the White House to serve on the United States Investment Advisory Council, and to receive numerous accolades, including “Twenty-Five Influential Women in Business” by MEA Magazine; “America’s Top Diversity Advocate” by DiversityBusiness.com; and “Best of the Decade” by Minority Business USA.What if you realized your American dream and then realized millions of others had not? Would you be satisfied or get back to work?In this crossover episode of Logistics with Purpose, Enrique Alvarez and Maureen Woolshlager are joined by Ying McGuire, CEO & President of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), to talk about how her achievement of the American dream is now driving her to help systematically excluded communities of color do the same.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Maureen Woolshlager. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/renewed-american-dream-closing-racial-wealth-gap-1145

What's going on with the UPS and Teamsters negotiations? And in global trade markets? In today's business buzz episode, host Scott Luton shares a variety of business observations and interesting news stories that are at top of mind for supply chain and business professionals. Also, listen for surprise appearances from two return guests for a few new podcast recommendations for your listening pleasure!Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-buzz-1144

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!This week’s edition of The Buzz was a Digital Transformers edition, and it featured hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. They opened the conversation – and kicked off the second half of 2023 – by talking about the most recent edition of ‘With That Said,’ the Supply Chain Now LinkedIn newsletter, 22,000 subscribers strong.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Kevin discussed:• The latest developments in the ongoing contract negotiation between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters• China’s recent decision to restrict exports of gallium and germanium, minerals that are used in products like semiconductors, solar panels, and missile systems• The current state of digital supply chain transformation and adoption• The important role that digital transformation can play in the employee 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/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-digital-transformers-1143

Companies working to achieve net zero carbon emissions across the entire value chain must take urgent and decisive action. Any product innovation has to take into consideration the environmental impact over the lifespan of that item.Julie Ryan is the Senior Manager of NA Returns and Remarketing at HP, where she has been innovating for more than 36 years. Anyone who purchases a product from HP directly has return privileges. Julie’s organization authorizes those returns and manages the physical operations associated with receiving them, issuing credits, refurbishing and/or remanufacturing the product, putting it in a warehouse, and selling it as a recertified/refurbished product.In this episode, Julie joins host Scott Luton and Tony Sciarrotta, Executive Director of the Reverse Logistics Association, to talk about:• The public commitments HP has made about sustainability that serve as the heart of their reverse logistics strategy• Why supply chain organizations need to include a broad range of skills and backgrounds so they can thrive• Her advice for industry newcomers, especially womenAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- The Power of Spend Visibility: A Roadmap for Success: https://bit.ly/3WToUU5WEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Tony Sciarrotta. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/managing-returns-billion-dollar-logo-HP-1142

Although procurement is a critical function for all companies, few are investing in their talent and technology. With continued supply chain disruptions and pressure from inflation, procurement teams are trying to figure out what their next normal is going to look like.John Lander joined OMNIA Partners following a 20-year career at Office Depot. His experience includes building a world-class sales culture, sales deployment optimization, sales productivity improvement, merger and acquisition execution and integration, P&L development/ management, and growing new product lines with existing customers.=In this livestream-based episode, John speaks with co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White about:- The top priorities of the executive level representatives of members and suppliers he speaks with- The top three pain points that procurement professionals face in today’s current market- How access to a diverse portfolio of world-class products and services can help companies meet their unique supply chain needsAdditional 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/41kpUSOCheck out the spend visibility playbook: https://info.omniapartners.com/spend-visibility-playbookLearn more about OMNIA Partners: https://www.omniapartners.com/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- The Power of Spend Visibility: A Roadmap for Success: https://bit.ly/3WToUU5WEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/revolutionizing-purchasing-process-current-market-1141

Supply chains have faced several challenges over the last few years, and there is no end in sight. They have overcome the danger of food shortages and PPE scarcity and are now bracing for the impact of driverless vehicles and omnipresent AI. There is never a dull moment when you work in supply chain.Dr. Yossi Sheffi is the Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, the Elisha Gray II Professor of Engineering Systems, Professor of MIT Civil and Environmental, and an Engineering Professor at the MIT Institute of Data Science and Society. He is also the author of The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of Work, published in March of 2023.In this episode, Dr. Sheffi speaks with co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White about:- Why now is the most exciting time to work in supply chain - despite the challenges- How the politicization of everything makes it harder than ever to run companies and manage supply chains- The key takeaways that he hopes readers will find in his book: The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of WorkAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- The Power of Spend Visibility: A Roadmap for Success: https://bit.ly/3WToUU5WEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/when-supply-chains-grapple-ai-geopolitics-mit-1140

Louisiana currently ranks 49 out of the 50 states when it comes to health outcomes. Despite that disturbing fact, there are amazing healthcare teams and organizations working tirelessly to elevate the health of the communities they serve, one patient at a time.Régine Villain is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Ochsner Health System, a Louisiana-based organization that was recently recognized with a fifth-place ranking in the Gartner Healthcare supply chain Top 25. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit health system comprised of 47 hospitals and 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Gulf South. Their more than 37,000 employees worked together to serve over 1.4 million patients in 2022 alone.In this episode, Régine speaks with host Scott Luton about:- How working in a New York City hospital on September 11, 2001 affected her perspective on and response to later crises- Working to ensure security of operating room supplies in the months leading up to the COVID outbreak and after- The spirit of innovation that sets Ochsner apart, and how it allows them to manage their supply chain outside the boxAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- The Power of Spend Visibility: A Roadmap for Success: https://bit.ly/3WToUU5WEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/patient-care-supply-chain-true-north-1139

Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chain ranking was started 19 years ago to celebrate the best supply chains in the world and to raise awareness about the impact a well-run supply chain can have on the overall health and competitiveness of a business.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 talks about his 3 key takeaways (plus 2 more) from this year’s top 25 supply chains with co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White:• The maturity and sophistication required to build and operate a world class supply chain through third party relationships• The power of understanding that a ranking like the top 25 is not a goal in and of itself, but rather an outcome• 2 Notable macro trends: identifying and seizing new opportunities and keeping the employee experience front and centerAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- The Power of Spend Visibility: A Roadmap for Success: https://bit.ly/3WToUU5WEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/key-takeaways-2023-gartner-supply-chain-top-25-1138

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!In this week’s edition of The Buzz, regular co-host Greg White was back after a few weeks away, ready to dig into the trends, the issues, and the opportunities of the moment… everything cool that's happening in supply chain.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Greg discussed:• How drought conditions across the U.S. and smaller cattle herds may push up the price of your burgers this summer• The good news and bad news about inflation, with rates generally falling, but a few key items staying high: food, housing, and transportation services• Whether a new leader might be emerging in the long-running competition between Amazon and WalmartAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- The Power of Spend Visibility: A Roadmap for Success: https://bit.ly/3WToUU5WEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis 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-beef-1137

Demand for sustainable, connected, and autonomous products is growing exponentially, forcing sourcing and procurement departments to keep up with new innovations while balancing costs. But there is a better way.New digital technology can help procurement teams in engineering-centric industries like automotive and industrial manufacturing to streamline their sourcing and contracting processes and better control material costs during new product launches and ongoing parts procurement for mass production.Joel Solomon is the Senior Director of Strategic Customers at SAP and Carsten Wutzler is the Director of Enterprise Performance at Deloitte Consulting. They recently joined co-hosts Scott Luton and Allison Giddens for a Supply Chain Now livestream to discuss best practices from leading automakers and industrial manufacturers.Watch or listen to this episode to learn how leading automakers and industrial manufacturers are:- Supporting and scaling on-time product launches and ongoing procurement of highly engineered parts- Collaborating more effectively with suppliers to meet new innovation requirements- Managing material costs from launch through ongoing production and beyond- Leveraging ERP investments and extending them into procurement processes to drive more supply chain flexibilityAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- The Power of Spend Visibility: A Roadmap for Success: https://bit.ly/3WToUU5WEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Allison Giddens. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/faster-cheaper-better-market-faster-breakthrough-innovation-1136

Working through challenging situations teaches teams a lot of lessons. The pandemic taught supply chain teams about the value of options, the importance of getting to market quickly, and the dangers of having an overly complex, elongated supply chain. At the same time, it demonstrated the difference that can be made by having strong relationships and actionable transparency.Frank Dreischarf is the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions and LTL Operations at R2 Logistics. He has over 20 years of experience in supply chain distribution and has managed more than $200 Million in transportation spend. Frank has always believed in the power and importance of relationships, from his first post-college role to today.In this episode, Frank joins host Scott Luton to speak about several topics which he has a lot of professional passion:• How he and his team apply their expertise and high service levels to help small to medium-sized companies optimize their LTL spend• The current status of global supply chain operations, with a special focus on doing business in or with China• Why operating a 3PL is like being in the ‘headache elimination’ business, and why he appreciates being able to fulfill that important role for his customersAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- The Power of Spend Visibility: A Roadmap for Success: https://bit.ly/3WToUU5WEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/providing-transparency-building-relationships-r2-logistics-1135

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!This week’s edition of The Buzz was a Digital Transformers edition, and it featured hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. They opened the conversation by marking Juneteenth, a Federal holiday recognizing the day that word reached Galveston, Texas that the last slaves were freed, two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Kevin discussed:• The two major challenges that usually arise in the process of digital transformation: harnessing and leveraging data and building agility into your organization and technology strategy• Leveraging cybersecurity as a service to supplement in house efforts against the constant threat of cyber risk• Observations from Scott and Amanda’s recent trip to Cape Town in South AfricaAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- The Power of Spend Visibility: A Roadmap for Success: https://bit.ly/3WToUU5WEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-digital-transformers-1134

Many promises are made in logistics and supply chain every day, from shippers and freight forwarders, to customers and their stakeholders. As everyone has experienced over the last few years, making those promises is much easier than keeping them, with steep operational and financial consequences.E2open Director of Product Management Ritu Rooney has over 30 years of experience in the supply chain software industry and Matt Anderson, their Vice President of Logistics as a Service (LaaS), has been with the company for 12 years. They have both seen promises made and promises kept - as well as promises broken.In this episode, Ritu and Matt join host Scott Luton to talk about all of those transportation 'promises, promises' being made:• How shippers and freight forwarders are leveraging technology and professional services to optimize transportation activities across modes and regions• The types of promises shippers and freight forwarders make to their customers• 4 tips that will help shippers deliver on the promises they make to their customersAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- Feeling the squeeze? How to Meet OTIF Targets in an Uncertain World: https://bit.ly/42eMZFZWEBINAR- The Power of Spend Visibility: A Roadmap for Success: https://bit.ly/3WToUU5WEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/keeping-promises-logistics-supply-chain-strategies-delivering-customer-experience-1133

Logistics congestion, geopolitical tensions, labor shortages, and increasing operational costs continue to put pressure on supply chain organizations. These unprecedented challenges have exposed the fragility of supply chain interdependencies and highlighted the importance of fast, informed decision-making in supply chains across all sectors, from pharmaceutical to FMCG. In a sector where unexpected global events or natural disasters can have huge implications, accelerating decision-making by using real-time, accurate data is a vital capability and one which organizations must prioritize.Mark Holmes is a Senior Advisor in Supply Chain at InterSystems and Ming Zhou is their Head of Supply Chain. They each have industry experience from a broad range of companies including Tyson Foods, Ferrero Roche, TJX Companies, Hard Rock Café, Albertsons, GE, and IBM.In this episode, Mark and Ming join hosts Scott Luton and Greg White to talk about:• The biggest data-driven challenges facing supply chain operations today• Three ways leading organizations are leveraging real-time data optimized decision-making to empower their team members and improve overall supply chain orchestration• The importance of taking an outcome-based approach to strategic planning 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/41kpUSOAccelerate Business Outcomes with Integrated Decision Intelligence: https://bit.ly/3IBwFb9Smart Data Fabrics for Supply Chain Infographic: https://bit.ly/436AQnA2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Reasons Network Design is Essential to Supply Chain Resiliency: https://bit.ly/3MxcCNsWEBINAR- Feeling the squeeze? How to Meet OTIF Targets in an Uncertain World: https://bit.ly/42eMZFZWEBINAR- The Power of Spend Visibility: A Roadmap for Success: https://bit.ly/3WToUU5WEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/realize-power-real-time-accurate-data-accelerate-decision-making-1132

Reverse logistics teams always have an important role to play in a company, but at Intel, they are uniquely well-positioned for impact. They truly have an opportunity to manage the entire product lifecycle, from planning to design through sales, warranty, and return.Greg Skrovan is the Global Director of Reverse Logistics for Intel Corporation. He has over 30 years of international supply chain experience in multiple industries, and he regularly shares his insights and expertise on supply chain and sustainability. In fact, growing awareness about supply chain’s role in the sustainability movement is a primary motivator for him, stressing the need for good business decisions to also be good for the planet.In this episode, Greg joins hosts Scott Luton and Tony Sciarrotta, Executive Director of the Reverse Logistics Association, to share:• The mission, objectives, and outcomes associated with Intel’s Global Circular Economy Program• The critical role that data and analytics play in both product circularity and supply chain sustainability• How his work in reverse logistics affects his decisions as a consumer – and vice versaAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Reasons Network Design is Essential to Supply Chain Resiliency: https://bit.ly/3MxcCNsWEBINAR- Feeling the squeeze? How to Meet OTIF Targets in an Uncertain World: https://bit.ly/42eMZFZWEBINAR- The Power of Spend Visibility: A Roadmap for Success: https://bit.ly/3WToUU5WEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Tomy Sciarrotta. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/good-business-should-good-environment-intel-1131

Dynamic leadership teams recognize opportunities as they present themselves, even when they come from unexpected places. When the team at CLX technologies realized their chemical industry clients wanted to keep certain key expertise in-house, CLX pivoted to oblige. Not only have they expanded the services they provide, but they also use their robust internal database of data about transportation carriers, rates, and service levels to help companies benchmark themselves.CLX Vice President Mike Skinner uses his experience in supply chain consulting, information systems, and operations management to help shippers design and deploy world class technology solutions while reducing costs and improving service levels. Prior to joining CLX Logistics, he worked for Ernst & Young’s Supply Chain consulting practice, which gave him the opportunity work with companies Ford Motor Company, Sony Electronics, and Crown Cork & Seal.In this episode, Mike joins hosts Scott Luton and Crystal Davis to share his point of view on the latest in transportation technology:• The three most important criteria for companies to consider when selecting a TMS• Unique considerations for technology in the chemical industry• Developments in transportation solutions being explored by forward-looking shippersAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Reasons Network Design is Essential to Supply Chain Resiliency: https://bit.ly/3MxcCNsWEBINAR- Feeling the squeeze? How to Meet OTIF Targets in an Uncertain World: https://bit.ly/42eMZFZWEBINAR- The Power of Spend Visibility: A Roadmap for Success: https://bit.ly/3WToUU5WEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Crystal Davis. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-endurance-sport-1130

COVID-19, the Great Resignation, inflationary pressures ... Supply Chain leaders have had to maneuver several disruptions in recent history. Chances are they will continue to have to do so far into the future. Navigating the current business landscape is confusing and downright exhausting, and, as a potential recession looms, controlling costs and freeing up working capital are paramount in boosting supply chain resiliency.Dan Reeve is Esker’s VP of Sales and Alun Rafique is the Co-Founder of Market Dojo. In early 2022, Esker acquired a majority stake in Market Dojo to strengthen their procure-to-pay (P2P) automation capabilities and address key C-suite concerns.In this episode, Dan and Alun join hosts Scott Luton and Greg White to discuss how companies can stay ahead of the curve:• How procurement is evolving from a reactive back-office function to a proactive strategic resource• How successful organizations are amalgamating S2P and digitizing the pathways between procurement and finance• How to drive supply chain resilience and tackle inflationary pressures with the power of eSourcingAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Reasons Network Design is Essential to Supply Chain Resiliency: https://bit.ly/3MxcCNsWEBINAR- Feeling the squeeze? How to Meet OTIF Targets in an Uncertain World: https://bit.ly/42eMZFZWEBINAR- The Power of Spend Visibility: A Roadmap for Success: https://bit.ly/3WToUU5WEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/looking-stay-ahead-curve-supply-chain-strain-1129

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, co-host Constantine Limberakis, and special guest Mary Kate Soliva. She joined the second half of the show to talk about the impact of Typhoon Mawar, the strongest typhoon to hit the island in over 20 years. Guam is home to 150,000 residents as well as Andersen Air Force Base.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Constantine discussed:• The growing demand for lithium batteries versus the constraint associated with just three countries - Australia, Chile, and China – being responsible for 92 percent of the world’s supply• Operational challenges resulting from contract negotiations between the longshore workers’ union and West Coast port operators• The expansion of automation, and why Jeff Bernstein, President of the Association for Advancing Automation, thinks agriculture, food processing, and healthcare will be nextAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Reasons Network Design is Essential to Supply Chain Resiliency: https://bit.ly/3MxcCNsWEBINAR- Feeling the squeeze? How to Meet OTIF Targets in an Uncertain World: https://bit.ly/42eMZFZThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Constantine Limberakis. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-lithium-longshore-negotiation-advancing-automation-1128

While supply chain professionals are no strangers to evolving processes, it is now more imperative than ever to leverage next-gen technology to streamline manual tasks out of the supply chain workflow. AI-enhanced document automation can address labor shortages, increase competition, reduce costly data errors, and support the need to do more with less.Mark Toffoli is a VP of Sales & Business Development at Conexiom and John Gunderson is a Senior Consultant at Dorn Group. They each have over 20 years of experience that they apply when helping companies embrace the automation imperative.In this episode, Mark and John join hosts Scott Luton and Allison Giddens to discuss what they are seeing from companies working to leverage automation:• What the automation imperative means in practice, and how it connects to other high priority objectives like securing talent and safeguarding the customer experience• Four ways that AI-enhanced document automation is helping companies address their key pain points• Common misconceptions about the potential impact of AI and automation on people’s careersAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Reasons Network Design is Essential to Supply Chain Resiliency: https://bit.ly/3MxcCNsWEBINAR- Feeling the squeeze? How to Meet OTIF Targets in an Uncertain World: https://bit.ly/42eMZFZThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Allison Giddens. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/automation-imperative-supply-chain-professionals-1127

People might be surprised to know that the furniture industry handles complexity by making robust use of technologies such as augmented reality. And while they might not know, they can certainly feel the improved customer experience provided by companies that work and win as a team.Andrew Koenig began his full-time career with City Furniture in January 2006. He started in the Receiving Department and worked his way up through almost every division of the company. As the CEO of this Florida-based company, he now oversees all departments of the business. Since 2007, City Furniture has been on a Lean journey, one that has ushered in turnover reduction, operational process improvements, better customer experience and associate satisfaction, financial success and more.In this episode, Andrew joins hosts Scott Luton and Greg White to share his perspective on company leadership and community engagement:• How studying Lean philosophy at Toyota Headquarters in Japan has impacted City Furniture and fueled its growth• His priorities for supply chain performance and improvement• The importance of corporate responsibility programs like City Furniture’s Green Promise and 5% Giving PledgeAdditional 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/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Reasons Network Design is Essential to Supply Chain Resiliency: https://bit.ly/3MxcCNsWEBINAR- Feeling the squeeze? How to Meet OTIF Targets in an Uncertain World: https://bit.ly/42eMZFZThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/great-relationships-secret-sauce-CEO-city-furniture-1126

The short-term challenges faced in supply chain can make it hard to find time to think about the future. That is why today’s leading supply chain thinkers focus there, looking years down the road and trying to imagine how innovation and macro trends will impact each part of the business. By exploring areas like generative AI, the metaverse, and the industrialization of outer space, they learn to think bigger and much further outside the box.Marty Resnick is a Vice President on Gartner’s Technology Innovation team and Koray Kose is a former Senior Director on Gartner’s Supply Chain Operations team. They are involved with some of the industry’s most forward-looking projects, including the Gartner Futures lab and Tapestry research.In this conversation, Marty and Koray join host Scott Luton to discuss:• How Gartner is preparing supply chain leaders for the uncertainty to come by exploring new ways of imagining the future• The collaborative working groups that underpin the Tapestry research and analysis framework• How the Gartner team is welcoming a ‘Brave New World’ by embracing the chaos and finding ways to decrease complexityAdditional 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/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Reasons Network Design is Essential to Supply Chain Resiliency: https://bit.ly/3MxcCNsWEBINAR- Feeling the squeeze? How to Meet OTIF Targets in an Uncertain World: https://bit.ly/42eMZFZThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/preparing-dawn-brave-new-world-1125

When Dr. Clinton Purtell was deciding which university to join after earning his PhD, he noticed something unique about the University of North Texas. Over 50 percent of the students identify as minorities, and 20 to 25 percent of the students are neurodiverse. That diversity gives the students a certain ‘grit factor’ that won him over, and today he is the Assistant Clinical Professor of Logistics and Operations, working with the students featured in this episode.Regan Weaver is a junior at the University of North Texas, where his major is Logistics and Supply Chain Management with a minor in Marketing, and Zachary Kvale is a senior at the University of North Texas graduating in May with a BBA in Finance and a BBA in Business Integrated Studies with a focus in Enterprise Management and Logistics and Supply Chain Management.In this interview, you will hear Dr. Purtell, Regan, Zachary, and host Scott Luton discuss:• Trends, opportunities, and challenges they are watching in global supply chains• The power of breaking free from the ‘echo chamber’ and getting to learn and grow in a diverse academic environment• Key moments from the classroom that are setting this generation of students up to fulfill their dreams by finding fulfilling roles in supply chain managementAdditional 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/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Reasons Network Design is Essential to Supply Chain Resiliency: https://bit.ly/3MxcCNsWEBINAR- Feeling the squeeze? How to Meet OTIF Targets in an Uncertain World: https://bit.ly/42eMZFZThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/now-generation-spotlight-university-north-texas-1124

Earlier this year, the Reverse Logistics Association held their 19th Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was their biggest event yet, with over 350 member companies and over 800 people registered for the event, which featured a pitch competition, awards ceremony, top notch content, and – of course – plenty of networking time.Tony Sciarrotta has been the Executive Director of the Reverse Logistics Association since 2016 and is a return guest and co-host in the Supply Chain Now Reverse Logistics Series. Tony has also held a variety of sales and marketing positions in the consumer electronics industry, including President of Reverse IT Sales & Consulting and 25 years at Philips Consumer Lifestyle.In this episode, Tony joins host Scott Luton to share his main takeaways from the event and to shine the spotlight on top trends in reverse logistics:• How new software is automating the business decisions about whether each return should be liquidated, resold into the secondary market, or sold via a special business channel• Why he is challenging business leaders to prioritize reverse logistics by appointing someone at the VP or even the C-level to own their management• What he is doing – and who the RLA is partnering with - to increase the reverse talent pipelineAdditional 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/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Reasons Network Design is Essential to Supply Chain Resiliency: https://bit.ly/3MxcCNsThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-case-prioritizing-reverse-logistics-1123

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 and special guest co-host Allison Giddens. They opened the conversation by sharing the latest edition of “With That Said,” Supply Chain Now’s LinkedIn newsletter. It highlighted Armed Forces Day by taking the opportunity to celebrate Supply Chain Now’s Veteran Voices programming, led by U.S. Army Veteran, Mary Kate Soliva.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Allison discussed:• The long lead time and increasing cost of spare and generic airplane parts, estimated to represent a $35 Billion annual industry expenditure• How 3D printing is keeping the Air Force’s largest cargo plane, the C5, in the air – and plans to do so through 2040• Signs that U.S. manufacturers may be moving their sourcing activity from China to Mexico because full Made in America production is too costly• What is means that generative AI ChatGPT is now connected to the Internet in real time• 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/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/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Reasons Network Design is Essential to Supply Chain Resiliency: https://bit.ly/3MxcCNsThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Allison Giddens. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-aerospace-innovation-north-american-sourcing-AI-1122

Modern warehouses need seamless integration between order release, picking, packing, shipping, tracking, and audit. This creates a closed loop of information on supply chain deliveries and makes it possible to support all modes of transportation in a single software platform.Without a real-time full-featured Warehouse Execution System (WES) or a Tier 1 WMS integrated into a multi-modal TMS, shippers are wasting time, money, and opportunities to optimize both their customer experience and transportation deadlines.Shannon Vaillancourt is the President of RateLinx and a 30-year industry veteran, and Dan Hanrahan is the CEO of The Numina Group. They have seen firsthand how automating warehouse and transportation execution into a unified operation makes it possible to achieve real-time visibility and automate the selection of parcel carrier and LTL shipment modes.In this livestream-based session, Shannon and Dan join hosts Scott Luton and Greg White to discuss ways automation can reduce freight spend:• Using real-time carton and case order dimensional weight visibility to automate carrier cost selection across all modes of transportation.• Managing by exception to allow software logic to manage daily shipping optimization activities• Automatically selecting the lowest holistic cost using rate shopping and auctions to make transportation into a profit center• Removing the subjectivity in carrier selection to identify the lowest-cost qualified carrierAdditional 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/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Reasons Network Design is Essential to Supply Chain Resiliency: https://bit.ly/3MxcCNsThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/tms-wes-best-holistic-decisions-1121

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a high profile – and quickly evolving – set of standards by which organizations are being measured. Customers and the market as a whole are often watching closely to see what commitments they make and how they perform against those targets. For supply chain professionals, this means it is critical to understand all the risks covered by the ‘umbrella’ of ESG, including environmental (e.g., climate change and emissions), social (human rights, labor), and governance (compliance, sanctions, and anti-corruption).Heiko Schwarz is the founder of riskmethods, now Sphera Supply Chain Risk Management. He has successfully led companies through the adoption of supply chain risk management (SCRM) technology for over a decade.In this livestream-based session, Heiko joins hosts Scott Luton and Enrique Alvarez from Vector Global Logistics to discuss:• Why ESG is an expanding part of global supply chains and how it factors into the ongoing effort to manage supply chain risk• The cross-functional collaboration required to build a sustainable ESG program that achieves its stated goals at scale• How technology is not only making it possible for supply chain teams to balance the demands of risk management and ESG targets, but also setting them up for success as wellAdditional 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/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Reasons Network Design is Essential to Supply Chain Resiliency: https://bit.ly/3MxcCNsThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Enrique Alvarez. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/how-adapt-supply-chain-risk-programs-evolving-ESG-mandates-1120

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, Greg White, and returning guest Constantine Limberakis. Constantine has over 20 years of international experience, holding strategic roles in analyst advisory, consulting, product marketing, product development, and market research. He has always been passionate about engaging with global business leaders through speaking engagements, podcasts, research, webinars, and industry articles.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Constantine, Scott, and Greg discussed:• What is being done to strengthen the global pharmaceutical supply chain in response to ingredient shortages and international regulatory challenges• The need for comprehensive cyber risk response programs, given the 600 percent increase in documented cyber-attacks in 2022• Speculation about the apparel industry’s seeming unwillingness to embrace modern (i.e. post fax machine) technologyAdditional 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/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Reasons Network Design is Essential to Supply Chain Resiliency: https://bit.ly/3MxcCNsThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton, Greg White, and Constantine Limberakis. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-drug-shortages-cyber-risk-digital-1119

Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chain ranking was started 19 years ago to recognize the best supply chains in the world and to raise awareness about the impact a well-run supply chain can have on the overall health and competitiveness of a business.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 talks about the importance of learning from the best supply chains in the world with co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White:• What everyone can expect to hear and learn from the ‘big reveal’ of this year’s Top 25 Supply Chain ranking on May 24th• The three macro-themes that serve as the focus for this year’s ranking: driving growth in an elevated risk environment, embracing the supply chain ecosystem concept, and investing in digitally facilitated connections with customers, suppliers, and employees• Special bonus guest Donna Krache, Supply Chain Now’s Director of Communications and Executive Producer, also joined the stream to share the professional and life lessons she has gathered during her fifty years in the workforceAdditional 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/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Reasons Network Design is Essential to Supply Chain Resiliency: https://bit.ly/3MxcCNsThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-today-tomorrow-1118

Many manufacturers leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) to gather data and streamline their operations. Lexmark has been applying that concept since long before the IoT was commonly understood, using sensors to gather data and provide their clients with an exceptional customer experience.Tonya Jackson is the Senior Vice President of Chief Product Delivery Officer at Lexmark. She has over 30 years of experience in the high-tech industry, and is currently responsible for Lexmark’s product delivery strategy, which includes supply chain, manufacturing, hardware, supplies development, and more.In this interview, sponsored by Microsoft, Tonya joins co-hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson to discuss:• Initiatives that Lexmark has implemented to move their digital transformation forward, such as leveraging IoT capabilities to pinpoint variances and accelerate responses• Investing in supply chain resilience by institutionalizing lessons learned in preparation for the decisions she and her team will make in the future• How the cloud makes it possible for manufacturing companies, and supply chain leadership specifically, to access powerful computational resources on an as-needed basisAdditional 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/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/building-disruptive-differentiated-offering-lexmark-1117#MSFTAmbassador

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. In addition to covering top supply chain news stories from around the world, they teased six tools for doing supply chain management better, as shared in the most recent edition of “With That Said,” Supply Chain Now’s LinkedIn newsletter.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Greg discussed:• Big moves and tough decisions made by Shopify as they cut back on warehousing and delivery services to focus on their retail operations• How predictive AI is being used to increase worker safety in manufacturing, the industry with the third highest rate of nonfatal work injuries and illnesses• Some unique aspects of the cannabis industry, as a group of new states considers the legalization of recreational marijuana useAdditional 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- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VThis 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-shopify-AI-safety-legalization-cannabis-1116