“So we’re listening to our community & to the Voice of the Customer – – and giving the people what they want. But with a broader scope – – we’ll be sharing key news stories from across supply chain AND the business world – – each week on Supply Chain Now. In about 10 minutes or less.”
-Scott Luton, Host
In the first episode of The Business Buzz, host Scott W. Luton introduces this new series & the genesis behind it. He also touches on 7 leading stories from recent days across the global business world.
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August 20, 2025
Formando al Futuro de la Logística
En este episodio de Supply Chain Now en español, hablamos de un programa que está revolucionando la forma en la que los jóvenes se integran al mundo laboral: Jóvenes con Entrega, una poderosa colaboración entre International Youth Foundation (IYF) y FedEx, que no solo enseña logística, sino que transforma vidas. Nuestra invitada, María Esquivelzeta, socióloga y gerente de programas en IYF, nos cuenta cómo este proyecto ha capacitado a cientos de jóvenes en México y América Latina con habilidades técnicas y socioemocionales que los preparan para destacar en uno de los sectores con mayor crecimiento: la logística y la cadena de suministro. Desde simuladores tipo “Duolingo logístico”, hasta formación en liderazgo, trabajo en equipo y comunicación efectiva, Jóvenes con Entrega es mucho más que un curso: es una puerta de entrada al futuro. Además, escuchamos a Dulce, una exalumna que con solo 18 años ya trabaja formalmente en una farmacéutica gracias a lo aprendido en el programa. Este episodio te inspirará si eres joven y no sabes por dónde empezar tu carrera, si trabajas en el sector logístico y buscas talento comprometido, o si simplemente quieres conocer cómo la educación puede cambiar destinos. 🌟 Porque sí, la logística también puede…
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September 22, 2025
Equity in Action: How Inclusion Leads to Supply Chain Innovation
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Lushentha Naidoo, Managing Director of the European Supplier Diversity Program (ESDP), for a candid conversation on purpose-driven leadership and the business value of inclusive procurement. Drawing on a 14-year transformation career at Unilever and a personal journey from apartheid-era South Africa to global operations leadership, Lushentha shares how caring as a leadership “superpower” can fuel innovation, save jobs, and build psychologically safe teams. She explains how supplier diversity isn’t charity. It’s a competitive advantage that increases agility, strengthens resilience, and unlocks fresh thinking when disruption hits. She also breaks down how ESDP bridges corporates and diverse suppliers through a fast-growing database, networking events, and the Inclusive Procurement Academy, teaching pitching, storytelling, and “corporate readiness.” From real success stories (mentorship that kept a founder in the fight) to pragmatic guidance for senior leaders doubling down on DEI, this conversation offers actionable takeaways: define the why, build inclusive cultures, and widen the supplier funnel so the best partner wins. 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…