Supply Chain Now

Join us for this exciting episode, as we discuss Sumitomo Corporation of America's innovative approach to inventory optimization, as they collaborated and partnered with Optilogic, and how they incorporated a simulation-based model to convert inventory into "ready money." Hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcomed Evrim Ertugrul, Deputy Head of Corporate Logistics at Sumitomo and John Ames, Jr., VP...

Modern manufacturing is no longer limited to the dark, dirty, and dangerous jobs of the past, especially with progressive, forward-thinking leaders bringing their organizations into the future. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by Microsoft, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson engage in an insightful conversation with Aneesa Muthana, the CEO and co-owner of Pioneer Service and M&M...

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! In this episode of the Buzz, host Scott Luton welcomes special guest Vin Vashishta, CEO of V Squared, as they share and discu...

Dive into the vital role of modern technology, particularly AI and machine learning, in optimizing supply chains in today's episode of Supply Chain Now. Hosts Scott Luton and Greg White, along with industry leaders Jerry Collins, CEO and Founder of G&ACII Management Consulting, and Todd Kovi, Partner with Radix Consulting Alliance, discuss how embracing technology benefits customers, suppliers, an...

In this latest installment of the featured series here at Supply Chain Now, "Making Better Supply Chain Bets with the Power of Probabilities," powered by our friends at Noodle.ai, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White lead a deep dive into the frontiers of generative AI with distinguished guests Professor Robert Burgelman and Steve Pratt from Noodle.ai. The conversation unfolds with a fascinating explo...

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! In this monthly Digital Transformers edition of the Buzz, Scott Luton and co-host Kevin L. Jackson share and discuss some of...

By industry definition, a change order is when a customer requests a change to a parameter on an existing order. It will often change the requested delivery date, quantity, maybe the product itself, requesting an alternative. As today's guest shares, they regularly happen, and you have to build a process around them. In today's livestream-based episode, Business Development Manager with Esker, Gra...

In 2022, U.S. Bank processed $46 billion in freight payments for some of the world’s largest corporations and government agencies. Those payments and the data that accompanies them are analyzed quarterly by Bobby Holland, U.S. Bank Vice President and Director of Freight Data Solutions, and his team. The FPI report includes quarter-over-quarter, year-over-year, and full-year data and analysis. In t...

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! In this episode of the Buzz, Scott Luton and guest host Allison Giddens welcomed special guest, Vice President of Sourcing Ex...

Join hosts Scott Luton and Greg White as they welcome Mike Griswold, VP Analyst at Gartner, back for his popular monthly series, Supply Chain Today & Tomorrow. In this episode, they discuss and analyze three crucial supply chain stories, covering the UAW strike and its impact on the automotive industry, Amazon's fulfillment strategy changes, and sustainability efforts in the seafood supply chain b...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott W. Luton welcomes Dale McClung, Vice President of Supply Chain Services at CLX Logistics, to the show. Listen in as Scott and Dale discuss the future of data-driven supply chains and CLX's focus on providing the best in supply chain services for their global audience. Scott and Dale's conversation highlights: the importance of understanding and worki...

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! In this episode of the Buzz, Scott and Greg welcomed special guest, CSCO of HMTX Industries, Brain Greene, to get his take on...

The concept of synchronized planning goes beyond the traditional value chain of a company. It involves orchestrating processes across the entire network, including customers, suppliers, logistics providers, and internal departments, and it is vital to align operational and financial plans to achieve the desired goals. In today's episode hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcome SAP Director of Solu...

For a long time, corporate performance has been managed by looking at worker time and presence. Rules and policies are usually focused on employee behavior, resulting in an inefficient, broken system. While working at Best Buy, Jody Thompson started to reimagine how a workplace could be managed, emphasizing results over time and presence. Now she is focused on workplace transformation full-time, a...

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! In this episode of the Buzz, Scott and Greg welcomed special guest, Ochsner Health Chief Supply Chain and Support Services Of...

With over 50% of shipping costs and a staggering 94% of online shoppers placing paramount importance on this phase, it's clear that the last mile carries immense weight. In this electrifying episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by FRAYT, we embark on an exploration of the dynamic world of last-mile delivery, an absolute game-changer in the realm of e-commerce. Hosts Scott Luton and Greg White we...

Supply chain management is like juggling a hundred balls at once. From considering where your raw materials are coming from to how that new smartphone is ending up in your pocket, it's enough to make even the most experienced supply chain professional's head spin. But today, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcome expert guests from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Laura Juliano, Dustin Burke, and...

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! In this episode of the Buzz, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, featured hosts Scott Luton and Gr...

As we head into the holiday season and peak season for retailers, issues like shipping loss, increased risk, and even porch piracy are on the minds of merchants and consumers alike. Considering new shipping innovations, keeping shipping challenges front of mind, and utilizing tools for continuous improvement and customer-centricity will allow retailers to stay competitive and innovative in today's...

Mike Griswold, VP Analyst with Gartner, is back with our popular "Supply Chain Today and Tomorrow" series. Mike joins Scott and Greg monthly to share new developments across the world of global supply chain, and weighs in with his take. In this episode, we are bringing back one of Mike's favorite themes, Hollywood week! Listen in as Mike shares a few of his favorite movie quotes that can be associ...

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 special Digital Transformers edition of the Buzz, host Kevin L. Jackson joins regular host Scott Luton to discuss a varie...

AI is in the news every single day and in conversations at every water cooler. And as it continues to evolve, it offers unprecedented opportunities for supply chain innovation, creating a more agile and resilient industry poised for the future. From enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and adaptability to the optimization of demand planning, inventory management, and logistics, AI continues to be front...

The last few years of disruption have illuminated the dire need for enhanced visibility, rendering real-time or near-real-time visibility not as a luxury but as an indispensable necessity. Whether it is to proactively navigate today’s constant disruptions or have greater flexibility in meeting customer shifting demand, in today's fast-paced business environment, supply chain visibility is crucial...

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 episode of the Buzz, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, featured hosts Scott Luton and Greg...

The Coca-Cola Company is a globally recognized beverage giant with a complex and extensive supply chain network. Its enduring success and its commitment to customer engagement serve as a backdrop for this episode's discussions on technology's transformative role in supply chain management. Rob Haddock, a supply chain expert with over four decades of experience at The Coca-Cola Company, joins hosts...