In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott W. Luton sits down with Melanie Salter, Director of Supply Chain Research at boom! Global Network, to discuss the evolving role of people in supply chain strategy. Together, they explore the intersection of data, strategic network design, and inclusive leadership—and why businesses that overlook workforce engagement risk falling behind…
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The Buzz: Modernizing Manufacturing
In the contemporary landscape of supply chain management, the integration of sustainability and digital transformation into modern manufacturing is emerging as a paramount necessity, heralding a new industrial paradigm that embraces resilience and intelligence…
Trade Policy, Shopping Malls, and 9B+ Amazon Deliveries
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton is joined by Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, for a dynamic discussion that spans tariffs, the evolution of retail, and the ever-changing world of supply chain…
Analysis of the U.S. Bank 2024 Q4 Freight Payment Index
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott W. Luton and Kim Reuter are joined by freight industry experts Bobby Holland, Director of Freight Business Analytics at U.S. Bank, and Ken Adamo, Chief of Analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics…
The Buzz: The Evolution of Super Bowl Marketing
Welcome to a special edition of The Buzz, as we explore the evolution of the marketing behind the NFL’s biggest game of the year, The Super Bowl!
Lessons in Leadership, Life, and Legacy with Scott Luton
In today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton, host of Supply Chain Now, shares his thoughts on leadership, empathy, and life experiences in a podcast recorded in Las Vegas before the Manifest 2025 conference…
Powering Aerospace Manufacturing Forward with Digital Innovation
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, we explore how digital transformation is reshaping aerospace manufacturing—helping businesses scale, improve efficiency, and strengthen supply chain resilience…
The Buzz: Sustainability in Modern Supply Chains
As the recent imposition of substantial tariffs by the White House is poised to exert significant influence on global supply chains, hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa navigate through these developments in this week’s episode of The Buzz!
State of Freight 2025: What Lies Ahead
In this episode, host Scott W. Luton dives into the evolving state of the freight industry with an expert panel featuring Lee Klaskow, Senior Analyst for Transportation & Logistics at Bloomberg Intelligence and host of Talking Transport, and Brian Oxley, Co-Founder and…
Breaking News Now: LA Fires Update
In today’s special episode of Supply Chain Now, we introduce a new series, “Breaking News Now,” to bring live, timely, and relevant stories to its audience. In the inaugural episode, hosts Scott Luton and Kristi Porter discuss…
The Buzz: Looking to Manifest 2025
Hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter discuss key topics and latest trends shaping the global supply landscape in this week’s episode of The Buzz!
A Candid Supply Chain Conversation with Dr. Yossi Sheffi
In today’s new episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Sophia Rivas Herrera welcome Dr. Yossi Sheffi, Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, to the show…