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ESG


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September 8, 2023
5 Things to Know about the Future of Supply Chain
As the world becomes more complex, global supply chains must keep pace. New complexities layer over old, and if the supply ecosystem is not carefully and strategically managed, it can become unstable to the point of collapse. For that reason, supply chain professionals should always be looking to the future, anticipating what is next and building a foundation strong enough to grow. Hannah Kain is the President and CEO of ALOM, a global supply chain, contract packaging and fulfillment company. She is also a writer, speaker, and graduate level educator who has seen a lot of change during her time in supply chain, most especially the growing adversity to risk. In this episode, Hannah returns to Supply Chain Now to join co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White for a conversation about the future of supply chain: – Why companies that plan to include nearsourcing need to start investing in local infrastructure well in advance of expecting to meet demand that way – How supply chain technology has improved, and why it still has further to go – The enormous impact that the supply chain profession can have around ESG and why that comes with a great responsibility

final mile delivery


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September 6, 2023
Proven Ways to Leverage Tech to Drive Final Mile Success
Every dollar counts when it comes to supply chain logistics. It’s important to stretch each dollar as far as possible at every point in the supply chain without sacrificing quality. When it comes to final-mile delivery, there are plenty of tools to utilize to ensure you are streamlining operations, including technology that can help keep your costs low, save time, and improve your bottom line. Alexia Smith is the Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Dispatch where she is responsible for the overall health and strategy of the Marketing and Sales teams. In today’s challenging economic conditions, she and her team are working closely with executive leaders to make their final mile spend go as far as possible. In this livestream-based episode, Alexia shares her advice for driving final mile success with hosts Scott Luton and Greg White: • The range of activities and responsibilities included in final mile delivery – that all-important touchpoint with the end consumer • Recent advancements in final mile technology and in-progress innovations that will take it to the next level in the future • How data and automation can be put to work to optimize the delivery process

labor


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September 4, 2023
A History of Labor Day
In honor of Labor Day, host Scott Luton reflects back on his own related Eureka moment on the power of a good day’s work & the responsibility we all have when it comes to the global workforce, in this classic episode from This Week in Business History. Scott also dives into the history of Labor Day, including a few historical notes that might just surprise you. Our team at Supply Chain Now is very grateful to all of the wonderful & talented workers who keep us all moving forward.

news


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September 4, 2023
The Supply Chain Buzz for August 28th: Covering the Final Mile on Two Wheels
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! This week’s edition of The Buzz kicked off with a nod to India’s recent moon landing by celebrating the many innovations that owe their existence to space travel: cordless power tools, filtration systems, and cloud computing. In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott Luton and Greg White discussed: • Cargo bikes as New York City’s latest answer to commercial cargo congestion as well as a way to decrease emissions • Yet another pending labor strike – this time the United Autoworkers voting to authorize strikes against the Detroit Three: General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Stellantis • Tyson’s decision to close half a dozen chicken processing sites in response to operating losses • Staggering revenue growth at Nvidia thanks to a surge in recent interest in AI

supply chain planning


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August 30, 2023
Music to Our Ears: The Power of Supply Chain Orchestration
With so much change in global business, it can hardly come as a surprise that even the concept of “supply chain management” is being redefined out in industry. Effective supply chain management not only propels organizational success, but it also contributes to the creation of a more sustainable world. Matt Spooner is an Industry Thought Leader at Kinaxis – and one of Europe’s top age group Ironman triathletes. Before joining Kinaxis, he held leadership roles at ABB, Gartner, and Ericsson where he developed the depth and breadth of experience he applies in his work today. In this livestream-based episode, Matt shares his perspective about how to chart a path towards a resilient, sustainable, and thriving supply chain future with hosts Scott Luton and Constantine Limberakis: • The concept of “supply chain orchestration” and what it means in practice • How successful supply chain management can make organizations (and therefore the world) more sustainable • His key takeaways from the largest Kinexions event ever, and what excites him most about where the industry is headed

supply chain


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August 25, 2023
The Supply Chain Buzz for August 21st: Traffic Jams, Hot Sauce, and AI Strategy
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! This week’s edition of The Buzz featured special guest Lilah Taha-Rippett, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at First Watch Restaurant Group. a popular daytime dining restaurant with almost 500 locations in 29 states. She shared some of the most successful sourcing practices her team uses as well as advice for building strong, mutually-beneficial relationships with suppliers. The featured news stories in this week’s livestream, discussed in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, include: • A 200 ship traffic jam building up in the Panama Canal thanks to drought-level conditions in the area • The challenging supply chain conditions that might make it hard to find Huy Fong Foods siracha hot sauce • Three key areas of the business that Walmart has targeted as part of their Artificial Intelligence strategy

capital


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August 23, 2023
Key Findings from TCU’s Working Capital Report
Are we getting back to normal? According to the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index, the level of disruptions in supply chains is moderating. While the current trend suggests lowered levels of volatility, most supply chain managers believe that some shortages and serious disruptions will continue throughout 2023. Are you prepared for what’s to come? Dan Reeve has been Esker’s Vice President of Sales North America for 10 years, maintaining responsibility for recruitment, training, and direct sales, and supporting a team of excellent sales managers. Morgan Swink is the Eunice and James L. West Chaired Professor of Supply Chain Management, and the Executive Director of the Center for Supply Chain Innovation at Texas Christian University. He is the former Co-Editor in Chief for the Journal of Operations Management, and he continues to serve in consulting and associate editor roles for several top journals. In this livestream-based episode, Dan and Morgan share key findings from Esker and TCU’s Working Capital Report with hosts Scott Luton and Greg White: • The tactics organizations are currently using or planning to use to improve working capital • Outcomes that companies are expecting and experiencing after improving their working capital processes • Macro-level challenges businesses are…

international relations


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August 21, 2023
Discovering Three Top Supply Chain Trends with Industry Expert Constantine Limberakis
When covering and commenting on the dynamics at play in global supply chains, it is always valuable to understand a person’s background and personal point of view. Both play a role in how they view and discuss complex issues like modern slavery, education, and even communications. Constantine Limberakis has an MBA and a master’s degree in international relations. He has always been captivated by the innovative dynamics at work in our constantly changing world. What better way to apply his educational background and core interests than to build a career in procurement and supply chain? In this interview, host Scott Luton gives the Supply Chain Now audience an opportunity to get to know regular guest host Constantine Limberakis a bit better through the top trends he is following: • The current state of relations between China and the United States, and how geopolitical stability and operational costs are both at stake • Why continued investment in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) related initiatives is critical to a company’s ability to innovate and succeed long term • The impact that AI is having on today’s workforce in supply chain and beyond

Supply Chain Buzz


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August 18, 2023
The Supply Chain Buzz Digital Transformers Edition
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! This week’s edition of The Buzz was a Digital Transformers edition, and it featured hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. In addition to discussing recent news stories, Scott and Kevin shared their favorite business books, including “Chip War” by Chris Miller and “Quitless: The Power of Persistence in Business and Life,” an anthology of insights from some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world – including Kevin L. Jackson! In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Kevin discussed: • Why business leaders in the food industry are leaning on digital transformation to enable them to increase accountability, traceability, and visibility in the supply chain • How supply chain managers are investing in digital transformation to help them reduce risk • Why it is important to give as much thought to the information in a company’s value chain as the physical goods in its…
