In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott W. Luton and Kevin L. Jackson sit down with Antonio Bustamante, CEO of bem, to explore how automation is reshaping the supply chain landscape in 2025. Together, they unpack the hidden costs of manual workflows, the…
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From Cargo Pilot to Four-Star General
In this powerful episode of the Tango Tango podcast, host Lloyd Knight welcomes retired four-star General John Handy, former Commander of U.S. Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command. With a career that spanned nearly four decades, General Handy shares…
MASTERful Supply Chain Leadership: Apple, P&G, Amazon & Unilever
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes back Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, to explore what sets the supply chain Masters apart from the rest. With companies like Amazon, Apple, Procter & Gamble, and Unilever topping the list…
The Buzz: The Importance of Generative AI in Today’s Business
On today’s episode of The Buzz, we discuss the pressing need for supply chain professionals to embrace generative AI technologies without delay. As we traverse the complexities of the global freight market, we underscore the imperative of adopting innovative solutions to…
The Transformative Power of AI: 3PL Operating Systems
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter welcome Lindsey Billing and Paul Boothe for a conversation on how AI is transforming the future of supply chain—from warehouse automation to intelligent forecasting and data-driven decision-making.
Five Key Tips for Driving Organizational Success in 2025
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton sits down with Billy Ray Taylor, CEO and President of LinkedXL, to explore the foundational principles behind high-performing supply chain organizations. Drawing on his decades of leadership at Goodyear and his work with industry teams today, Billy Ray shares how speed, clarity, and connected systems drive real, measurable change.
The Buzz: Interos.ai 2025 Women in Supply Chain Award Winners
Supply Chain Now presents an insightful episode with hosts Scott Luton and Allison Giddens, and featuring special guests Amy Sartain, and Chuck Baker, focusing on the importance of supply chain education for students.
From Corporate to Conscious: Nathan Stuck’s Journey to Purpose-Driven Leadership
What happens when business success and social impact go hand in hand? In this inspiring episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Kristi Porter and Nuria Sierra are joined by passionate changemaker, Nathan Stuck, a purpose-driven entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, author, and…
5 Things I Wish More People Asked About Supply Chains in Latin America
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.
Inspiring the Next Generation: How the Supply Chain Games Are Shaping Future Leaders
Supply Chain Now presents an insightful episode with hosts Scott Luton and Allison Giddens, and featuring special guests Amy Sartain, and Chuck Baker, focusing on the importance of supply chain education for students.
From Delta Force to Mr. Mustavio World of Wonder
In this powerful episode of the Tango Tango podcast, host Lloyd Knight sits down with Pat McNamara, a retired Delta Force operator, small business owner, creator of Basic Dude Stuff, and the ultimate champion of resilience.
Key Takeaways from ASCM 2025 Supply Chain Salary and Career Report
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott W. Luton and Karin Bursa sit down with Abe Eshkenazi, CEO of the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), to unpack the latest insights from the 2025 Supply Chain Salary and Career Report.