Supply Chain Now

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...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton welcomes special guest Abe Eshkenazi, CEO of the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), to discuss the reinvention of ASCM's annual supply chain event, now rebranded as CHAINge North America 2025. Scheduled for September 9th and 10th in Columbus, Ohio, CHAINge North America 2025 aims to provide supply chain leaders with opportunities t...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Jorge Morales , Global COO of the International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA) , and Sandeep Chatterjee , Growth Leader, Digital Business Solutions, Supply Chain and Sustainability Pillar at INFOLOB , to explore how organizations can build resilience and clarity in today’s dynamic supply chain landscape. Jorge shares how ISCEA is e...

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In this moving episode of Supply Chain Now , host Scott Luton sits down with Kristi Porter, Adrian Purtill, and Enrique Alvarez of Vector Global Logistics to explore a powerful story of purpose and community. Adrian shares a deeply personal initiative in honor of his late ex-wife, Kathy Purtill, who bravely battled leukemia. To carry her legacy forward, their son Kieran is climbing Mount Kilimanja...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and special guest host Kim Humphrey, President & CEO of AME (Association for Manufacturing Excellence), welcome retired Air Force Lieutenant General Andy Busch , Strategic Advisor at Goldratt Consulting , for a high-impact conversation on the Theory of Constraints (TOC) and its ability to transform complex operations. Drawing from a 38-year military...

In today's episode of Supply Chain Now, we present a profound exploration of contemporary developments within the realm of supply chain management, with a particular emphasis on the resurgence of reshoring initiatives. Welcome to The Buzz! Host Scott Luton and special guest host Christine Barnhart, aka The Supply Chain Whisperer, discuss the top news in global supply chain including: The significa...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and Karin Bursa welcome Bobby Holland of U.S. Bank and Bob Costello of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) for a timely and data-rich discussion on the Q2 2025 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index—and what the latest shifts in the freight economy mean for shippers, carriers, and supply chain leaders. They discuss the first quarter in over two years...

Join Scott Luton from Supply Chain Now at the SAPICS 2025 conference in Cape Town, South Africa, for a high-energy conversation with two powerhouse innovators: Deborah Dull , founder & managing partner of Trillium Digital Services , and Kevin Meredith , “innovation obsessor” with Fourth Sector Innovations and the Circular Supply Chain Network . From Boeing to building innovation systems, Kevin sha...

In today's episode of Supply Chain Now, we discuss the paramount significance of accuracy and customer experience within the realm of cold chain logistics, as exemplified by the groundbreaking initiative from ColdTrack, which has introduced an unprecedented 100% accuracy guarantee. Welcome to The Buzz! Hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa welcome ColdTrack COO Luke Vaccaro and Deposco Director of Pro...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton sits down with Bryan Wright , CTO and COO at G10 Fulfillment , and Cody Upp , Head of Marketing, Sales and Solutions at Zebra Robotics Automation , to explore how next-generation automation is reshaping third-party logistics. Bryan shares G10's journey to finding the right automation partner to boost labor efficiency, accuracy, and growth while main...

Live from SAPICS 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, Scott Luton sits down with Thato Moloi, President of SAPICS, for a powerful conversation on the future of African supply chains. Thato shares his inspiring journey from warehousing and distribution to leading one of the most influential supply chain organizations on the continent. He discusses the urgent need for collaboration, education, and profe...

In today's episode of Supply Chain Now, we discuss evolving dynamics within the supply chain job market, particularly in light of recent tariff implications and the pressing need for skilled professionals. Welcome to The Buzz! Hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter also welcome special guest Katie Date, SVP of Industry Relations & Strategic Initiatives at Manifest, to discuss the upcoming Manifest 2026...

In this powerful interview from the SAPICS 2025 Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, Scott Luton of Supply Chain Now sits down with Esther Ndichu—global supply chain leader, advocate, and changemaker. Esther shares her incredible journey from corporate America to becoming a farmer in Kenya, driven by a passion for food security and sustainable agriculture, and opens up about breaking barriers, c...

Join Scott Luton from Supply Chain Now as he sits down with Mac McGary, Chief Sales Officer at Eyelit Technologies, live from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando. In this engaging conversation, Mac shares how Eyelit is transforming supply chain execution by bridging the gap between factory-floor realities and high-level planning. The discussion dives into: How AI is reshaping supply chai...

In today's episode of Supply Chain Now, we dive the pressing issues facing the global supply chain, with a particular emphasis on the potential trajectory of the US economy. Welcome to The Buzz! Hosts Scott Luton and Enrique Alvarez discuss all the top news and recent developments in supply chain and logistics, including: The significant impact of trade deals on the global supply chain landscape,...

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Scott DeGroot are joined by Brittany Caskey , Chief Commercial Officer - Logistics at DP World Americas , and Carla Montenegro , Vice President of Commercial Freight Forwarding, for a timely and powerful discussion on the new era of integrated supply chain strategy. Together, they explore how agility, visibility, and infrastructure are red...

In the latest episode of Supply Chain Now, Mike Griswold returns for an in-depth behind the scenes analysis of the 2025 Gartner Top 25. Listen in as Mike shares: Insights into the methodology behind the rankings, which combine quantitative business metrics and qualitative expert and peer reviews Key takeaways from this year's list include the importance of water stewardship, the rise of agentic AI...

Today we dive into the multifaceted realm of supply chain dynamics, with a primary focus on the critical discussions surrounding sustainability and technological advancements. Welcome to The Buzz! Hosts Scott Luton and Richard Donaldson welcome special guest Heidi Benko, VP of Product Management and Strategy for Infor Nexus, to the show today. Together they discuss: Insights from the Gartner Suppl...

Join Scott Luton of Supply Chain Now as he interviews Jett McCandless, Founder & CEO of project44, live from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium! 🚛✨ In this insightful conversation, Jett dives into how project44 is revolutionizing global supply chains—moving beyond passive visibility to active execution powered by AI and advanced data integration. Key topics include: The evolution of project44 in...