Tim Holland

First, it was print, then radio and television, but with the advent of the internet, the effect of mass media multiplied a hundredfold. Today, information reaches the ends of the globe instantly, and some of the main drivers of that are video and podcasts, albeit aided by different social media platforms. Both are powerful mediums for communicating trends and news in any industry. Supply chain podcasts play a crucial role in disseminating information, serving as a powerful tool for enlightening the public. Delivering Authentic Expertise in a Cluttered Digital Landscape Industry professionals and even the general public seem to have an insatiable appetite for news, trends, and analysis of events impacting the supply chain, businesses, and the economy at large. Podcasts and videos offer people deep insights into the minds of industry experts and decision-makers on such topics as manufacturing, sourcing, supplier management, warehousing, logistics sustainability, and inventory management. Despite its many great qualities, social media can get noisy. For instance, on LinkedIn, many claim to be experts, sharing verified and unverified information about the supply chain industry. Finding the right source can be confusing, especially with the prevalence of irresponsibly published content and clickbait journalism. For stakeholders in the…

Get Ready to increase your supply chain IQ! We’ve got all the latest episodes, interviews, conversations, and livestreams right here from Supply Chain Now this week. On Saturday, Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton, Greg White, and Jamin Alvidrez share their perspective on the industry, top business challenges, and what their priorities are.   On Monday, Fred Tolbert, Principal at Southeast Demand Solutions in Marietta Georgia, joined the Supply Chain Now team for a recent livestream to discuss the pandemic, the latest supply chain industry news, and what new developments we can expect to see going forward.   On Tuesday’s podcast episode, Stephanie Stuckey of Stuckey’s Corporation joined us for our Full Access series to share her professional journey.   On Wednesday, Scott welcomed Shan Muthuvelu and Steffanie Ness with UCBOS to talk about the convergence of retail and eCommerce supply chains as well as the importance of metadata   On Thursday, David Shillingford with Resilience360 joined us on the Supply Chain Buzz to discuss the top news in supply chain with Scott & Greg.   And our final episode this week Polly Mitchell-Guthrie and Patrick Van with Kinaxis join us too talk about what true supply chain resilience looks…