Share:

In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner celebrates the birthday of John Deere, founder of the John Deere company. And despite everything you think you know about this well-established American brand, there are some great surprises to be unearthed along the way (no pun intended). In addition to being an innovator, he was a strong member of his community, a passionate abolitionist, and a stickler for quality.

More Podcast Episodes

workforce
play-button-podcast
podcast-blue-microphone
Podcast
February 26, 2024

Future-Proofing Supply Chains: Unveiling Top Technology Trends with Mike Griswold from Gartner

Joining us for this episode of Supply Chain Now is Mike Griswold, Vice President of Research for Retail at Gartner. Here, we discuss Gartner’s Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2024 – a list of key innovations that can help organizations accelerate towards their business goals in the fast-evolving age of AI. Of these 10, Griswold deep dives into the three that he believes supply chain professionals and supply chain organizations need to be most aware of: #1 – Sustainable Technology: With customers paying ever greater attention to DE&I, environmental and governance practices, one wrong step could have catastrophic consequences. So, how can technologies play a role in enhancing sustainability practices and ensuring enterprises don’t end up in the limelight for the wrong reasons? #2 – Democratized Generative AI: Goldman Sachs reports that investment in AI globally should approach $200 billion just by 2025. So, how can everyone leverage AI to achieve more and be more successful, not just the technologists? What are the risks, and what are the opportunities? #3 – Augmented Connected Workforce: One of the biggest challenges facing the supply chain industry is attracting and retaining top talent. So, what role can technologies play in improving competency…
supply chain
play-button-podcast
podcast-blue-microphone
Podcast
May 13, 2024

Future-Proofing Supply Chains for Integration Integrity and Operational Continuity

Discover the key to transforming your supply chain for the digital age right here! In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott W. Luton and Kim Reuter are joined by Jawad Khan and Constantine Limberakis from PartnerLinQ, who bring their extensive expertise to the table, discussing revolutionary strategies to future-proof supply chains amidst the shifting landscapes of global trade and technology. Listen in and gain a deeper understanding on how advanced technologies like AI can drastically enhance decision-making processes, optimize supply chain planning, and provide a competitive edge. Learn more about the necessity of resilience and agility in supply chains, emphasizing the critical roles of connectivity, integration, data-driven strategies, and more!

This Week in Business History for February 8th: Nobody Ran Like John Deere

Share:

Coming Soon!