Supply Chain Now

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Alex Pillow , Senior Director of Partnerships & Acquisitions (Corporates & Government Unit) at Moody’s and host of the podcast KYC Decoded , for a practical breakdown of how “know your customer” (KYC), third-party due diligence, and third-party risk management map directly onto modern supply chain realities. Alex demystifies integrated risk...

Supply Chain gets spooky today as we delve into the Halloween supply chain and holiday toy logistics challenges. Welcome to The Buzz powered by AutoScheduler! Hosts Scott Luton and Marty Parker welcome special guest Don HIcks, Founder & CEO of Optilogic to the show to discuss: The complexities of supply chain leadership Holiday toy logistics and Halloweenx supply chain dynamics The necessity for b...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Mike Griswold , Vice President Analyst at Gartner , for a conversation on leadership, innovation, and the future of supply chains. Mike shares how leading organizations are expanding beyond logistics to connect planning, customer experience, and innovation. Drawing on lessons from the Ryder Cup, he highlights the power of preparation, teamw...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes back Supply Chain Dive senior reporter Max Garland for a fast-paced look at the biggest logistics stories shaping Q4 2025. Max breaks down the latest peak season surcharges, noting how FedEx, UPS, and Amazon are raising fees while newer players like U-Speed and GoBolt are winning business with “no-fee” strategies. He also shares how shipper...

Today we delve into pressing cybersecurity issues, recent developments in warehouse demand, and the need for more operational efficiency in the cold chain industry.. Welcome to The Buzz powered by AutoScheduler! Hosts Scott Luton and Tandreia Bellamy welcome special guest Ilya Preston, Co-Founder & CEO of PAXAFE, to discuss: The ongoing tariff challenges and how companies like Lovesac are navigati...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton is joined by Paul Brooks , founder of Go Further Consulting , and Dave Food , Chief Strategy Officer at Prophetic Technology , to explore the evolving demands of supply chain leadership in today’s global economy. They discuss how the role has become more visible since the COVID-19 pandemic, why leadership fundamentals like judgment, communication, a...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and special guest host Claudia Freed , President & CEO of EALGreen , welcome Chuck Johnston , Chief Strategy Officer at ReturnPro , for a deep dive into the “dark side” of supply chain: reverse logistics and returns management. They unpack why returns are a nearly trillion-dollar challenge in the U.S., how BORIS (buy online, return in store) strains...

Today we're diving into the multifaceted world of supply chain dynamics, emphasizing the critical importance of effective leadership amidst the ever-evolving challenges within the industry. Welcome to The Buzz powered by AutoScheduler! Hosts Scott Luton and Marty Parker welcome special guest Guy Courtin, Vice President of Industry and Global Alliances at Tecsys, to discuss: The necessity for clari...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, and part of the Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa series, Scott Luton is joined by co-host Clare Fincham of SAPICS , with guests Nicole Petersen from the South African Graduate Employers Association , and Yaseen Ahmid , CEO of Luna , to explore the biggest takeaways from the SAPICS Annual Conference 2025 in Cape Town. Together, they discuss the rising deman...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton sits down with two leaders shaping the future of reverse logistics from the floor to the classroom: Troy Campbell , Director of Reverse Logistics Centers at The Home Depot , and Dr. Glenn Richey, Jr. , Harbert Eminent Scholar in Supply Chain Management at Auburn University . Troy opens the doors to Home Depot’s four Reverse Logistics Centers: Phoeni...

Today we're discussing the top news in workforce development in manufacturing, reverse logistics, and circular economy. Welcome to The Buzz powered by AutoScheduler! Hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter, along with Founder & Chief Circularity Officer with All Things Circular, guest Rich Bulger, explore: The implications of large-scale investment announcements in U.S. manufacturing, such as Intel's $28...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton sits down with two industry leaders shaping the future of reverse logistics and circular supply chains. Joining the conversation are Sean Cleland , Vice President of Mobility and Asset Recovery at B-Stock , and Rich Bulger , Founder and Chief Circularity Officer at All Things Circular . Sean shares how B-Stock has pioneered the secondary market...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Angie Jula , Director of Product Management, and Matt Brolsma , Sr. Manager of Product Marketing at SPS Commerce , to discuss how AI and automation are transforming retail supply chains. Angie draws on more than a decade in product leadership, while Matt brings cross-functional expertise from both supplier and buyer perspectives. Together,...

Today we're diving into the multifaceted dynamics of the global supply chain landscape, emphasizing the pivotal role of leadership and workforce management within this intricate system. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by EasyPost! Hosts Scott Luton and Koray Kose welcome special guest Katie Date with Manifest to discuss: The implications of recent workforce surveys, revealing that a significant propo...

Join Supply Chain Now host Scott Luton for a timely conversation with Max Garland, Senior Reporter at Supply Chain Dive. In this episode, they break down the biggest stories shaping logistics and e-commerce right now—from Target’s next-day delivery expansion and FedEx’s 2026 rate hikes to the rise of regional carriers like OnTrac and Veho. They’ll also unpack how the end of the de minimis exemptio...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Mike Griswold , Vice President Analyst at Gartner , for a conversation on the future of supply chains. Mike explains why reverse logistics and returns management are now critical, how AI-powered demand sensing improves agility, and why organizations must treat reverse supply chains with the same discipline as forward ones. He also shares pr...

In today's episode of Supply Chain Now, we dig into the imperative nature of supply chain transformation in the current global landscape, characterized by incessant change and complexity. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by EasyPost! Today, hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr welcome special guests Pierre Abou Hamad, Managing Partner USA with Citwell, Inc., and Koray Kose, Founder and Chief Analyst with K...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Karin Bursa welcomes a powerhouse panel of women supply chain leaders who are rewriting the rules in today’s “never normal” world. Joining the discussion are Stephanie Beal , Chief Supply Chain Officer at Hasbro ; Tamera Fenske , Chief Supply Chain Officer at Kimberly-Clark ; Eliza Simeonova , Vice President of Global Supply for Mars Pet Nutrition ; Whitne...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Lushentha Naidoo , Managing Director of the European Supplier Diversity Program (ESDP) , for a candid conversation on purpose-driven leadership and the business value of inclusive procurement. Drawing on a 14-year transformation career at Unilever and a personal journey from apartheid-era South Africa to global operations leadership, Lushen...

In today's episode of Supply Chain Now, we discuss the critical role of truck drivers in the supply chain, representing nearly 73% of freight delivery in the United States, as we celebrate Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by EasyPost!! Today, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson welcome special guest Kevin Lawton, Founder & Host of The New Warehouse podcast. Listen in...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and Tevon Taylor sit down with Lori Boyer , Director of Content, and John Wharff , Director of Sales and Solutions Engineering at EasyPost , to break down the latest shifts in carrier networks and what they mean for shippers preparing for peak season. Lori shares insights into how major carriers like UPS, FedEx, and USPS are adjusting routes, surcha...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and Tevon Taylor welcome Gaurav Malhotra , Partner and Supply Chain Technology Leader at EY , to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming supply chains today and where it’s headed over the next five years. Gaurav shares how EY is helping organizations embrace emerging technologies to create competitive advantage, avoid “pilot purgatory,”...

In today's episode of Supply Chain Now, we present an incisive exploration of the current landscape within the global supply chain sector, focusing particularly on the essential role of leadership in navigating prevailing challenges. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by EasyPost! Today, hosts Scott Luton and Tandreia Bellamy welcome special guest Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supp...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton talks with Brett Johnson, IT Director at A&A Global , and Shannon Vaillancourt , President and Founder of RateLinx , about A&A Global’s journey to transform their shipping operations. Brett details how they addressed inefficiencies in their old TMS, implementing RateLinx’s flexible toolkit to streamline processes, reduce costs, and scale operations...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott W. Luton and Deborah Dull welcome Will Mansard and Ahmed Arif of Bastian Solutions for a practical, field-tested conversation on retrofitting brownfield warehouses and the real cost of doing nothing. They frame retrofits as logistical projects first, unpack why so much existing space goes underutilized, and share how to minimize disruption while upg...