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Category Archives: Supply Chain Now
The 3 Critical Questions Enterprise Shippers Ask Me About AI
I spend most of my time with supply chain and innovation leaders at major enterprises who are sitting on significant AI budgets but struggling to show measurable business impact in an increasingly complex and volatile supply chain environment.
How Hurricanes Disrupt Supply Chains: From Empty Shelves to Strategic Solutions
“Dad, why are they out of my favorite cereal?” your 10-year-old asks you at the grocery store, noticing that their favorite breakfast food is missing. The answer is more complex than they could imagine – hurricanes don’t just bring bad weather; they create far-reaching supply chain disruptions that affect everything from food to toys.
Freight Audit & Payment: The Anchor for Supply Chains in Turbulent Times
The past few years have exposed just how fragile our supply chains can be. From tariff shocks to pandemic disruptions, from inflationary pressures to mounting parcel surcharges, the landscape has shifted beneath our feet. Companies that once managed logistics as a back-office function are now grappling with its role as a front-line business risk.
Why a “Perfect Fit” TMS Beats Feature-Packed Systems
When picking a Transportation Management System (TMS), shiny features, slick dashboards, and buzzwords can be distracting. But here’s the truth: real ROI doesn’t come from having the most bells and whistles. It comes from finding a TMS that fits your transportation complexity like a glove.
Honoring Kathy Purtill’s Legacy: Moving (and Climbing) Mountains
In this moving episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton sits down with Kristi Porter, Adrian Purtill, and Enrique Alvarez of Vector Global Logistics to explore a powerful story of purpose and community. Adrian shares a deeply personal initiative in honor of his…
How Theory of Constraints Can Drive Enterprise Impact
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and special guest host Kim Humphrey, President & CEO of AME (Association for Manufacturing Excellence), welcome retired Air Force Lieutenant General Andy Busch, Strategic Advisor at Goldratt Consulting, for a high-impact conversation…
The Buzz: Reshoring Revolution
In today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we present a profound exploration of contemporary developments within the realm of supply chain management, with a particular emphasis on the resurgence of reshoring initiatives. Welcome to The Buzz!
Hire, Onboard, Manage: Treating AI Agents Like New Team Members
Operators are under pressure. They’re expected to move faster, do more with less, and somehow keep everything running smoothly while their systems, tools, and data are a mess. Now, AI is adding a whole new layer. On one hand, it’s exciting. The potential is real. On the other, a lot of teams feel stuck. They know they should be using AI, but they’re not sure where it fits into their day-to-day work…
Analysis of the Q2 2025 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and Karin Bursa welcome Bobby Holland of U.S. Bank and Bob Costello of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) for a timely and data-rich discussion on the Q2 2025 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index…
Innovation in Motion: Driving Change Through Creativity, Curiosity & Collaboration
Join Scott Luton from Supply Chain Now at the SAPICS 2025 conference in Cape Town, South Africa, for a high-energy conversation with two powerhouse innovators: Deborah Dull, founder & managing partner of Trillium Digital Services, and Kevin Meredith…
The Buzz: The Future of Cold Chain Logistics with Deposco and ColdTrack
In today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we discuss the paramount significance of accuracy and customer experience within the realm of cold chain logistics, as exemplified by the groundbreaking initiative from ColdTrack, which has introduced an unprecedented…