In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and special co-host Claire Fincham with SAPICS continue the “Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa” series with guest Marietjie Brown, Sustainability and Government Affairs Lead at CHEP for Africa, the Middle East, and Turkeiye.
Author Archives: Amanda Luton
Gartner Top 25: Expanding North American Supply Chains & Regenerative Agriculture
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes back Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, for another edition of “Supply Chain Today and Tomorrow.” They discussed key insights from…
The Buzz: Addressing Modern Slavery Across Global Supply Chains
Join us today as we discuss the alarming prevalence of modern-day slavery, with an estimated 50 million individuals currently ensnared in various forms of exploitation worldwide. Throughout this episode, we delve into the implications of this crisis, emphasizing the…
Navigating Hidden Freight Costs: Taking Control of Unexpected Charges
Logistics leaders must control costs while maintaining service quality, but hidden freight charges often erode profits due to poor visibility.
Securing the Load: How Technology Partnerships Are Changing Freight Fraud
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter welcome Kary Jablonski, Vice President of Trucker Tools and Broker Growth, for an in-depth conversation on how freight brokers can combat the rising threat of freight fraud.
Enabling Procurement Professions to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions
Addressing Scope 3 emissions, which constitute a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, is necessary to delivering carbon neutrality across operations. Organizations must entrench an eco-consciousness culture into their core values beyond direct emissions control.
Supply Chain Now’s Guide to the Red Sea Crisis
An estimated 12% of global trade worth more than $1 trillion traverses the Red Sea each year. When Houthi rebels started attacking commercial vessels in November 2023, ocean carriers began rerouting container ships around Africa’s Cape of Good Horn rather than through the Suez Canal on voyages from Asia to Europe. That greatly increased travel time and costs.
The Magic of Load Planning: Faster, Cheaper, Better
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Tandreia Bellamy welcome John Wharff, Senior Manager of Sales Engineering at EasyPost, to dive into the critical world of load planning and shipping optimization.
The Buzz: Manufacturing Monday Insights
Join us today as we discuss the current state of the US manufacturing sector, the impact of recent tariff changes, and the importance of contract manufacturing. Welcome to The Buzz!
Small Actions, Lasting Change: Kate Williams with 1% for the Planet
In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, host Kristi Porter interviews Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet. Kate shares insights into her background, the importance of environmental sustainability, and the mission of 1% for the Planet…
How New Tariffs Might Disrupt the Electronic Component Supply Chain
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Marty Parker welcome Justin Sears, Head of Product Marketing for SaaS at Altium, to explore how manufacturers can stay resilient amid rising tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and evolving global risks…
How The NOW Generation Crushed a Supply Chain Case Competition
In this new episode of the NOW Generation series on Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and guest host Deborah Dull welcome Dr. Peter Haug, Sam Nocera, and Joshua Young from Western Washington University to…