In this new episode of Whiteboard Wisdom, host Scott Luton welcomes Stella Jaqueta, a procurement professional and supply chain enthusiast, to discuss the importance of collaboration in supply chain management. Jaqueta emphasized that successful collaboration is key to achieving efficiency and cost reduction, gaining competitive advantage, and fostering innovation and product development. She also highlighted the importance of establishing clear goals, developing trusting relationships, and aligning incentives for effective collaboration. Watch and learn more!

Join us today for the Digital Transformers edition of The Buzz, Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream! Held at 12 noon ET each week, The Buzz focuses on some of the leading stories from global business and global supply chain, always featuring special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! In this week’s episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton, Kevin L. Jackson, and Mary Kate Love discussed a variety of news stories and topics including: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in supply chains The importance of digital transformation in business to business (B2B) companies The reduction of veteran homelessness Listen in as the hosts highlight the benefits of AI in improving global visibility, reporting, and forecasting accuracy in supply chains, the need for B2B companies to adapt to digital transformation to enhance customer retention and satisfaction, and the significance of the decrease in veteran homelessness, attributing the success to collaboration among local, state, and national entities, and the simple approach of prioritizing stable housing.