In this installment of The Business Buzz on SCN, host Scott W. Luton shares a variety of observations & stories from across the business world – – including many from one of his favorite industries: the manufacturing sector. Scott also touches on a variety of other items, including Pride Month and Juneteenth.
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In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton is joined by Paul Brooks, founder of Go Further Consulting, and Dave Food, Chief Strategy Officer at Prophetic Technology, to explore the evolving demands of supply chain leadership in today’s global economy. They discuss how the role has become more visible since the COVID-19 pandemic, why leadership fundamentals like judgment, communication, and resilience remain constant, and how AI and technology are reshaping the way leaders think and operate. Paul shares insights from interviewing 50 global executives on servant leadership and values-based decision making. At the same time, Dave emphasizes the importance of T-shaped leaders who balance specialist expertise with a broad organizational perspective. Together, they highlight why empowering teams to experiment safely, aligning metrics across functions, and fostering collaboration with suppliers and customers are critical for long-term success. This conversation offers a clear roadmap for developing future-ready leaders who can navigate complexity and inspire high-performing teams. This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Connect with Paul Brooks Learn more about Go Further Consulting…
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April 12, 2024
The Buzz, Digital Transformers Edition, for April 12th: Mainframes turn 60 and AI Crashes the Party
The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon 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! In this week’s Digital Transformers edition of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson welcome special guest Anton Karnaukhov, Co-founder, VP of Application Delivery with XpertMinds, to the show. Together they discuss: What generative AI means for supply chain work As mainframes turn 60, how skill gaps threaten the enterprise workforce How AI is disrupting the supply chain industry Anton’s expert perspective on the implementation of new technologies in supply chain And much more!