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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January 26, 2020
Scott Luton Joins Danny Gonzalez of Industrial Sage to Discuss the Inherent Value of Niche Media Content
In Industrial Sage Episode 124, Scott Luton joins Danny Gonzalez to discuss the inherent value of niche media content for any industry. WATCH AND LISTEN HERE.
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March 18, 2025
Scott Luton Honored as a 2025 “Pro to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive
We are excited to celebrate Scott Luton, Founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now, for being recognized as a 2025 Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive—a distinction that underscores his unwavering impact and leadership in the field. This recognition honors Scott’s year-in and year-out commitment to excellence—from thought leadership to community engagement. It stands alongside his previous accolade as a Pro to Know in 2019 and now again in 2025, highlighting a sustained legacy of influence within the supply chain profession. See the complete list of 2025 Pros to Know here.