Boeing Uses Relational Contracting with Indigenous Businesses
Kelly Barner, host of Dial P for Procurement, procurement thought leader, and managing director of Buyers Meeting Point, explains why formal relational contracting is a great approach for companies serious about supporting their diverse suppliers in a recent Forbes article.
“Small and diverse suppliers often find themselves in a Catch-22. They need to grow their capabilities to expand but as they’re often smaller organizations they fall into the trap of having transactional relationships with their customers.”
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August 25, 2025
Scott Luton Named #1 Global Thought Leader & Influencer on Supply Chain 2025 by Thinkers360
We are proud to announce that Scott Luton, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Now, has once again been recognized as the #1 Global Thought Leader and Influencer on Supply Chain for 2025 by Thinkers360—marking his second consecutive year at the very top of this prestigious list. This exceptional distinction reaffirms Scott’s ongoing leadership and influence in the global supply chain arena. Under his dynamic stewardship, Supply Chain Now has grown into an award-winning digital content platform—delivering podcasts, livestreams, webinars, and virtual events that resonate across more than 60 countries. Scott’s voice continues to shape and empower the industry, inspiring professionals worldwide with insights that drive innovation and progress. Learn more here.
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May 1, 2021
Supply Chain Now CMO, Amanda Luton, Featured in the Top 100 Women of Supply Chain
In their inaugrual awards, and in association with IBM, Supply Chain Digital has recognized the exceptional women around the globe driving innovation and working on the leading edge of supply chain. Our very own CMO, Amanda Luton was featured in their Top 100 Women of Supply Chain, and in esteemed company with executives from Johnson & Johnson, Dollar General, Unilever, Amazon, and so many more. View the entire Top 100 List here.