In today’s episode of The Buzz on Supply Chain Now, we focus on the critical exploration of workforce skill sets within the global supply chain, emphasizing the significance of adaptability and resilience in an ever-evolving business landscape. Welcome to The Buzz!
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Logistics with Purpose® Classic: A Renewed American Dream- Closing the Racial Wealth Gap feat. Ying McGuire, NMSDC
What would it look like to come to this country with one suitcase in hand to achieve the American dream? It might include the opportunity to serve as a corporate leader at Dell, to be sworn in at the White House to serve on the United States Investment Advisory Council, and to…
The Agentic AI Supply Chain Framework
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr welcome Keith Moore, CEO of AutoScheduler.ai, for a conversation on how agentic AI is transforming the supply chain—from automating warehouse orchestration to enabling real-time decision-making across…
From Soldier to Healer of Warriors Set Free
In this episode of the Tango Tango podcast, host Lloyd Knight sits down with Steve Prince, a U.S. Army veteran and founder of Warrior Set Free. Steve takes us through his deeply personal journey from his struggles with discipline in his early years to his transformative experiences in…
The Power of a Hybrid Approach: 5 Reasons to Combine Your In-house Team + 3PL
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton hosts a discussion with Ryan Hanson, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Staples, and Shannon Vaillancourt, CEO and President at RateLinx, with a conversation focused on optimizing supply chain performance through a hybrid logistics…
The Buzz: Transformation in the Trucking Industry
On today’s episode of The Buzz, we dive into the evolving landscape of the supply chain, particularly emphasizing the significance of technological innovation in trucking and the emerging role of younger generations within the industry. Welcome to The Buzz!
What a Buyer Wants, What a Buyer Needs
Simply put, the job of a buyer is really about buying the right thing at the right time for the right price. It sounds simple, but it really is very complicated because everything that’s going on in the world impacts the timing, the availability, and the price of the product.
Inside McCormick’s Bold Supply Chain Strategy
In this inspiring and special episode from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando, Scott Luton of Supply Chain Now sits down with Whitney Shlesinger, Vice President of Global Planning and Logistics at McCormick & Company.
Distribution Strategy & Operations Insights with The Distribution Guy®, Will Quinn
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Tevon Taylor sit down with Will Quinn, supply chain consultant at CAMM Consulting and better known as The Distribution Guy® to unpack the evolving world of warehousing and distribution.
The Buzz: Cyber Risks in the Transportation Sector
On today’s episode of The Buzz, we dive into the critical topics impacting global supply chain. Welcome to The Buzz! This week, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson welcome special guest Kim Winter, Founder and Global Managing Director of Logistics Executive Group, to the show…
Business as a Force for Good: The Power of Stakeholder Capitalism
In this powerful episode of Logistics with Purpose, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Nathan Havey—co-founder of Stakeholder Business and the creative mind behind the podcast miniseries “10 Things You Should Know About Stakeholder Capitalism” and…
From Inbox to Action: How Supply Chains Are Automating the Mess Away
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…