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On this episode of The Buzz, powered by Toyota Automated Logistics, hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa welcome Philip Vervloesem, Chief Commercial and Markets Officer at OMP, for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces reshaping global supply chains. From extreme weather and transportation disruptions to China’s rapidly expanding automotive industry, the team explores today’s biggest supply chain headlines before diving into AI, decision velocity, always-on planning, and the evolving role of supply chain professionals. Supply chain leaders have more data, technology, and intelligence at their fingertips than ever before, but the real competitive advantage comes from turning those insights into the right decisions faster. Scott, Karin, and Philip examine how organizations can use scenario planning, external market signals, AI agents, and connected decision-making to respond more effectively to disruption and uncertainty. They also explore why successful AI adoption isn’t simply about automation or replacing people. Instead, the future belongs to organizations that combine intelligent technology with human judgment, collaboration, trust, and business context. Key Takeaways Resilience happens before disruption. Scenario planning and decision intelligence give organizations more options while there is still time to act. External signals matter. Weather, climate patterns, market conditions, and other syndicated data can help companies…

Soft freight demand would normally suggest plenty of available trucking capacity. Q2 2026 told a different story. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton is joined by Karin Bursa, Bobby Holland, Director of Freight Business Analytics at U.S. Bank, and Dr. Jason Miller, Eli Broad Endowed Professor of Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University, to unpack the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index. They examine why shipments remained subdued while shipper spending climbed sharply, including a nearly 28% year-over-year national increase in spending. The conversation covers regional freight conditions, tightening capacity, housing weakness, import activity, fuel costs, and the surge in physical infrastructure supporting AI and data centers. Bobby and Jason also share what supply chain leaders should watch as the market moves through the second half of 2026.   This episode is hosted by Scott W. Luton and Karin Bursa. 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 Dr. Jason Miller Connect with Bobby Holland Connect with Karin Bursa Learn more about Eli Broad College of Business Learn more about U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index…

AI adoption in supply chain is moving from curiosity to business-critical execution. The companies pulling ahead are not chasing shiny tools. They are finding root causes, cleaning up messy data, and using technology to reduce wasted time across procurement, planning, inventory, and fulfillment. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and Karin Bursa speak with Wiley Jones, co-founder and CEO of Doss, about the Enterprise Unleashed series and what leaders should take from the first several conversations. Wiley shares why culture, clarity, and leadership ownership are central to successful AI programs. The conversation also covers touchless procurement, master data, decision support, workflow redesign, and why the best companies are willing to question how work gets done.   This episode is hosted by Scott W. Luton and Karin Bursa. 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 Wiley Jones Connect with Karin Bursa Learn more about Doss Learn more about Supply Chain Now Learn more about our hosts Want more Supply Chain Now? We know you can’t get enough Supply Chain Now! Don’t miss a single episode, livestream,…

The Buzz, powered by Toyota Automated Logistics, is back with another timely look at the news and trends shaping global supply chain. In this episode, host Scott Luton is joined by Paul J. Noble and special guest Lora Cecere, founder of Supply Chain Insights, for a wide-ranging conversation on agentic AI, supply chain fraud, manufacturing, forecasting, lead times, and why decades of technology investment still haven’t delivered better results for many organizations. From the growing role of AI agents in commerce to the increasing sophistication of supply chain fraud, this episode tackles some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing supply chain leaders today. Scott, Paul, and Lora explore why trust and data verification will become even more critical in an agentic world, what current manufacturing data really tells us about the economy, and why organizations need to rethink long-standing approaches to forecasting and inventory management. Lora also challenges the industry to move beyond so-called “best practices” that may actually be outdated historical practices. The conversation digs into the importance of dynamic lead-time data, predictive analytics, balanced scorecards, and cross-functional decision-making and asks a critical question: If supply chain technology has advanced so dramatically, why are so many supply chains…

How will AI reshape supply chain teams, technology investments, and the future workforce? In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton is joined by Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, for another conversation in the Supply Chain Today and Tomorrow series. Mike shares his perspective on AI strategy, supply chain technology, inventory management, and the decisions leaders must consider as business expectations continue to change. The conversation explores why organizations should be careful about replacing entry-level roles with AI, how supply chain teams can balance technology with human expertise, and what future leaders need to learn about data, decision-making, and operational excellence. Listeners will learn how to think differently about AI adoption, why high-tech companies offer valuable lessons for supply chain teams, and what skills may define supply chain leadership in the years ahead.   This episode is hosted by Scott W. Luton. 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 Amber Salley Learn more about Amber Salley Advisory Group Learn more about Supply Chain Now Learn more about our hosts Want more Supply Chain Now? We…

La mayoría de los minoristas no tienen un problema con su política de devoluciones. Tienen un problema de incentivos. En este episodio de Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton conversa con David Sobie, Cofundador y CEO de Happy Returns, para explorar en profundidad la crisis de las devoluciones y la logística inversa. David comparte más de una década de experiencia real ayudando a grandes marcas minoristas a convertir la fricción de la posventa en lealtad del cliente. Presenta datos clave de su último informe con la NRF, revelando un alarmante aumento en el fraude minorista, la innegable preferencia del consumidor por las devoluciones en persona, y por qué más del 70% de los comerciantes están abandonando las devoluciones gratuitas para evitar que el inventario muerto se acumule en los estantes.

Not every road to purpose is a straight one. For Michelle Lang, it wound through Fulton County, Pennsylvania, a rural community of just over a thousand people, through years of military spouse life nobody prepares you for, and eventually toward a mission she built herself. In this episode of the Tango Tango podcast, host Lloyd Knight sits down with Michelle Lang, Executive Director of Operation Honor: Rural Salutes, to talk through her path from small-town Pennsylvania to founding a nonprofit focused on bringing resources to rural veterans and military families. Michelle opens up about the hard years at Fort Drum, working four jobs just to feel useful, the toxic spouse culture she encountered, and the moment during her husband’s deployment that made her stop waiting and start building. They also get into the Bush Institute Veterans Leadership Program, how the connections she made there became the foundation of her work, and what Operation Honor Rural Salutes is doing across North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and South Carolina to bring community events, VA resources, and real support directly to the people who need it most. Michelle’s advice to struggling military spouses cuts straight to the point: take ownership of yourself, build your…

How is the consulting industry changing as technology, AI, and new buyer expectations reshape the market? In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton speaks with Amber Salley, Founder and Managing Director of the Amber Salley Advisory Group, about the changing consulting landscape and what supply chain leaders should consider when hiring outside expertise. With experience as a practitioner at IBM, consultant at Booz & Company and Accenture, Gartner analyst, and vendor executive, Amber shares her perspective on why traditional consulting models are under pressure, how AI is accelerating existing changes, and why specialization matters more than ever. Listeners will learn why companies are moving toward smaller technology investments, faster results, and decision-focused advisory support. Amber also discusses how consulting firms must adapt, the future of outcomes-based pricing, and why organizations should evaluate partners based on their ability to deliver measurable value quickly.   This episode is hosted by Scott W. Luton. 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 Amber Salley Learn more about Amber Salley Advisory Group Learn more about Supply Chain Now Learn more about…

From shifting commodity markets and explosive data center growth to drone delivery and AI-enabled workplaces, supply chain leaders are navigating change from every direction. In this episode of The Buzz, powered by Toyota Automated Logistics, Scott Luton and Dr. Rod Thomas are joined by Hans Kremer, partner and co-founder of InChange, to unpack the latest supply chain headlines and explore what professionals and organizations need to thrive in a rapidly evolving business environment. The discussion shifts to professional development, where Hans shares why companies need to stop training in silos and create more cross-functional learning experiences. The group also explores lifelong learning, the value of hands-on operational experience, and why AI should be viewed as a capability multiplier, not simply a tool for cutting costs or increasing efficiency. They close with powerful insights on leadership, trust, empathy, and creating environments where people can succeed. Key Takeaways Successful change starts with the people doing the work. Find true advocates early, listen carefully to resistance, communicate the “why” repeatedly, and give teams the time and resources needed to implement change. Supply chain has become a strategic differentiator. Competition increasingly happens between entire supply chain ecosystems, not simply individual companies. Tomorrow’s supply chain…

La disrupción en la cadena de suministro no está disminuyendo, se está convirtiendo en la nueva normalidad. Entonces, ¿qué diferencia a los líderes que se adaptan de los que se quedan atrás? En este episodio, Scott Luton conversa con Mike Griswold, Vicepresidente Analista de Gartner, para explorar lo que se necesita para liderar en 2026. Mike retoma las lecciones clave de la pandemia, incluyendo por qué las organizaciones más exitosas “manejan mejor las situaciones difíciles”, y explica por qué “ganar en los momentos de cambio” sigue siendo relevante en un entorno de disrupción constante. También analizan los errores más comunes que cometen los líderes al interpretar la inteligencia artificial, especialmente a medida que la cadena de suministro y la tecnología de la información continúan convergiendo, y lo que eso significa para los directores de cadena de suministro. Escucharás las tres principales prioridades de Gartner para los líderes de cadena de suministro, además de ejemplos prácticos de cómo la IA ya está mejorando la toma de decisiones, desde la selección de proveedores hasta la obtención de información más rápida.

Most apparel companies don’t have a demand problem. They have a lead time problem. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott W. Luton and Scot Case welcome Maithili Shenoy, Founder and CEO of La Naia Collective, to the show for a frank, frameworks-forward look at why the global apparel operating model is cracking under its own weight and what it would actually take to rebuild it. From the Multifiber Agreement’s unraveling in 2005 to the speed at which TikTok now dictates what sells, Maithili draws a clear line between the world the industry was built for and the one it’s operating in today. She breaks down why long lead times convert forecast error into stranded inventory, how the markdown machine erodes billions in gross margin dollars annually, and why the financial damage runs deeper than most balance sheets reveal. Scot adds a sustainability lens that sharpens the conversation, connecting the landfills of Ghana’s Kantamanto Market to the same structural misalignments driving poor financial returns. The conversation builds into Maithili’s 4S architecture: Strategize, Segment, Structure, Sustain, and the regenerative loop that ties them together. Real-world examples ground every layer: Inditex running 57.8% gross margins with inventory costs half the…

A missed delivery in a public health supply chain is never just a logistics problem. It can mean a child misses a vaccine, a patient goes without treatment, or an entire community loses trust in its healthcare system. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton welcomes Don Hicks, CEO of Optilogic, and Taylor Wilkerson, Executive Director of Design for Life, for a powerful conversation about using supply chain design to help more people access essential medicines. Don and Taylor explain why many public health supply chains face the same complexity as the world’s largest commercial networks, but must operate with far fewer resources, limited infrastructure, and consequences measured in human lives rather than profit. Taylor shares how outdated systems, manual processes, and limited visibility can prevent medicine from reaching the communities that need it most, while Don explains why managing the existing network is not enough. Meaningful progress requires redesigning the system itself. The conversation explores why resilient supply chains must be built before a crisis hits. Taylor explains how better data, flexible networks, and stronger design can help healthcare systems respond to outbreaks and demand surges. He also shows how a single stockout can lead to…

From rising diesel prices and geopolitical instability to new defense sourcing requirements and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, procurement and supply chain leaders are navigating a business environment where the traditional playbook no longer works. In this episode of The Buzz, Scott Luton and Allison Giddens welcome James Meads, founder of Entrepreneurial Procurement, for a timely discussion on the forces reshaping procurement and global supply chains. The conversation explores major investments in domestic manufacturing, the growing tension between lean inventory and supply chain resilience, and the ripple effects of diesel shortages and commodity inflation. The panel also examines new Pentagon sourcing and traceability policies, including the challenges of reducing dependence on critical materials from countries such as China and Russia. James explains why procurement teams must move beyond a process-driven, support-function mindset and begin operating more like entrepreneurial business partners. He also shares practical AI applications that can eliminate repetitive work, improve research, and help procurement professionals focus on higher-value decisions without automating broken processes or relying on poor data. Key Takeaways Why companies such as GE Aerospace and General Motors are investing heavily in domestic production, supplier resilience, and access to critical components How geopolitical instability is forcing businesses…

La mayoría de los proyectos de automatización en almacenes no fracasan por la tecnología. Fracasan por la forma en que se implementan. En este episodio, Scott W. Luton conversa con Don DeLash, Director de Ventas en Automatización Logística de SICK Sensor Intelligence, sobre lo que realmente se necesita para modernizar las operaciones de un almacén y cómo evitar los errores que arruinan incluso los proyectos con mayor presupuesto. Con más de 25 años de experiencia en gestión de proyectos, finanzas, liderazgo comercial y automatización logística, Don ofrece una perspectiva práctica y sin rodeos. Su mensaje es claro: deja a un lado los discursos de venta y enfócate en el impacto operativo real, con curiosidad y comunicación directa. Juntos describen cómo luce el almacén moderno de hoy, más silencioso, más ordenado y cada vez más poblado por vehículos de guiado automático, robots móviles, montacargas sin operador y sistemas basados en sensores. Don recorre todo el proceso de automatización, desde la planificación y las pruebas piloto hasta la implementación a gran escala y el soporte a largo plazo. También explica cómo elegir los socios adecuados, definir el éxito desde el principio y construir planes flexibles que se adapten a los cambios. La…

The annual release of a major industry index always sparks intense debate, but the true value lies in the core strategies driving the world’s top performers. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton is joined by regular co-host Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, and special guest Laura Rainier, Senior Director Analyst at Gartner, to break down the defining macro trends from the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2026. The panel explores how leading organizations navigate global volatility by moving past tech experimentation to deliver true enterprise value. They dive into the realities of the autonomous workforce era, detailing how top-tier supply chains prioritize human-machine collaboration and systems thinking over simple digital literacy. Highlighting standout examples like Unilever’s shared forecasting and Schneider Electric’s disciplined process optimization, the discussion illustrates what it takes to build a resilient, network-centric operation. Laura Rainier also addresses critics directly, explaining why qualitative community opinion remains the ultimate “secret sauce” for capturing true excellence, while Mike Griswold wraps up by challenging leaders to leverage the supply chain as a primary engine for strategic growth.   This episode is hosted by Scott W. Luton. Produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda…

What’s costing companies millions right now? Tariff changes. Customs compliance risks. Ocean freight disruptions. Air cargo volatility. Security threats. Join industry experts Henrik Holm and Linda Moran, and hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr, as they break down the latest market developments and share practical strategies to help businesses navigate today’s rapidly changing global trade environment. Watch Now On Demand!

The automotive industry is entering a new era. Rising vehicle costs, shifting consumer demand, evolving electrification strategies, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty are reshaping the market. As automakers adapt to slower growth and greater volatility, supply chain performance has become a critical competitive differentiator. In this webinar, Supply Chain Now and DP World will explore how leading OEMs and suppliers are building resilient, production-ready supply chains across North America. Attendees will learn how integrated logistics, strategic inventory positioning, cross-border execution, and real-time visibility help reduce risk, improve plant uptime, and maintain production continuity in an increasingly complex operating environment. As the industry shifts from maximizing volume to maximizing resilience, the organizations that adapt fastest will be best positioned to compete in the next chapter of automotive manufacturing.

The automotive industry is entering a new era of supply chain collaboration; one driven by connected data, shared intelligence, and standardized digital ecosystems.   In this special webinar, Scott Luton of Supply Chain Now sits down with Kevin Piotrowski and Jim Liegghio of Automotive Industry Action Group to explore the major trends reshaping automotive supply chains and why CATENA-X is rapidly becoming one of the industry’s most important transformation initiatives.   As the official North America hub for CATENA-X, AIAG is helping OEMs, suppliers, and technology providers move beyond disconnected systems and fragmented data toward secure, standardized collaboration across the value chain. The conversation will unpack why data sharing is no longer optional, how leading organizations are connecting systems that were never designed to work together, and why CATENA-X momentum continues to accelerate globally.   Scott, Kevin, and Jim will also discuss practical use cases already delivering measurable results across supply chain visibility, quality, efficiency, traceability, and corporate responsibility, as well as what supply chain leaders should do now to prepare for evolving OEM expectations and digital requirements.   Whether you are already exploring CATENA-X or simply trying to better understand the future of automotive supply chain collaboration, this session…

Peak season planning would be easy if everyone agreed on what was coming. They don’t. Shippers are telling us one thing. AI forecasting models are predicting another. Industry researchers are seeing signals that don’t always match either perspective. So what should logistics leaders actually prepare for? In this webinar, we’ll bring together three unique perspectives on Peak 2026: findings from our recent survey of industry professionals (hot off the presses!), the latest industry research, as well as forecasts from leading AI models. You’ll learn: -What shippers are most concerned about heading into Peak 2026 -Which risks have grown since last year -Where AI forecasts and human expectations diverge -The trends researchers believe deserve more attention -How to build a peak season strategy that works for you Peak 2026 is coming whether the forecasts agree or not. Join us to explore where your peers, industry researchers, and AI forecasts align, where they differ, and what it means for your Peak 2026 planning.

The events of the past five years have made one thing unmistakably clear: the supply chain has reached a defining inflection point. The technology, talent management strategies, and operating models that delivered success in the past are giving way to new priorities centered on speed, resilience, continuous intelligence, and data-driven decision-making. For decades, supply chains were viewed much like the plumbing in your home—essential, reliable, predictable, and largely invisible. That changed when a series of global disruptions exposed just how critical supply chain performance is to business success. The “pipes” broke, and the impact was sudden and extreme. From the pandemic and geopolitical instability to port congestion, inflation, cyber threats, extreme weather events, and the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence, supply chain leaders have been called upon to navigate unprecedented complexity while maintaining business continuity. As a result, the supply chain has moved from the back office to the boardroom. No longer defined simply by buying, making, and shipping products, leading organizations recognize the supply chain as a strategic capability—one that drives growth, strengthens resilience, enhances customer experience, enables innovation, and creates competitive advantage. And now, the supply chain sits at the intersection of two unstoppable forces: talent and technology.…

Most supply chains aren’t short on data. They’re short on decision velocity. Planning still runs in weekly or monthly cycles, and that latency becomes the bottleneck when demand, supply, and financials shift hourly.   In this Supply Chain Now webinar, Zero100, a research and intelligence company focused on helping executives navigate the future of supply chain, and OMP, a leading provider of AI-powered supply chain planning software, explore two workflows where leading organizations are already making the move from periodic to continuous, adaptive planning: Signal-to-Plan and Inventory-to-Service. Zero100 calls these “Power Threads”: end-to-end workflows that connect signals, plans, and execution so decisions update as reality changes. OMP’s AI-powered platform provides the technology backbone to make it operational.   We’ll make it concrete through examples from consumer goods and pharma, showing what actually changes for the process, the people, and the results. And we’ll be straightforward about the hurdles. Scaling AI in planning takes more than technology. It takes new team structures, what leaders call “fusion teams”, plus org readiness, new skills, and clear governance. We’ll cover the top barriers and what the path forward looks like.   You’ll leave with: A clear, jargon-free picture of how Signal-to-Plan and Inventory-to-Service work…

Supply chain optimization teams are moving beyond one-off business requests and occasional network design studies. As supply chains become more dynamic, leading teams are supporting broader decision-making, becoming proactive decision partners, and helping businesses unlock greater value, faster. In this webinar, hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr with Supply Chain Now will welcome Mohit Dobhal with Decision Spot and Craig Frankland with Fresenius Medical Care, a global healthcare leader, to discuss how they lead strategy using Foresta® supply chain design and optimization. We will explore how optimization, AI, and modern decision-support technology are reducing time to value and helping teams deliver measurable impact across network, inventory, transportation, and capacity decisions. Key Takeaways: 1. How optimization teams are moving from reactive analysis to proactive decision support 2. How AI and optimization are reducing time to value from months to weeks — or even days 3. Where supply chain optimization teams are creating measurable business impact and leading strategy 4. Real-world ROI examples from recent supply chain optimization initiatives 5. What enables optimization teams to scale their impact

Supply chain complexity is a reality every business faces — but it doesn’t have to be a barrier to growth. In this webinar, Amazon’s Mike Schaffer, Principal Tech BD on the Multichannel Commerce & Fulfillment team, introduces Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS): an end-to-end logistics solution built on the same network and technology powering Amazon’s own operations, now available to all businesses and channels. Attendees will get a clear picture of how ASCS transportation, fulfillment, and delivery services work together — using AI and automation to help businesses reduce complexity and scale with confidence, plus a real-world look at how one brand doubled YoY revenue without adding headcount and a first look at the new console that enables businesses to manage their ASCS account. What you’ll learn: – The story behind ASCS and how it works – The technology that sets it apart – How brands are leveraging ASCS to grow without added overhead – How to get started with the ASCS console Speaker: Mike Schaffer, Principal Tech BD, Amazon Multichannel Commerce & Fulfillment Webinar Key Takeaways: – The story behind ASCS and how it works – The technology that sets it apart – How brands are leveraging ASCS to…

More than half of supply chain leaders are experimenting with AI—but fewer than 1 in 10 have successfully scaled it across operations. So what separates the leaders from everyone else? In this webinar, GEP and UVA Darden reveal new research from approximately 200 supply chain executives, uncovering how the “Performance Elite” are moving beyond pilots to deliver real, enterprise-level impact—doubling productivity, reducing errors, and accelerating decision-making. You’ll learn: -Why most AI initiatives stall—and how to break out of “pilot purgatory” -The operational discipline required to scale AI across supply chain workflows -Where AI is actually working today (and where it’s failing to scale) -How leading organizations are redesigning processes using Intelligent Value Streams -A practical blueprint to move from experimentation to execution at scale If you’re under pressure to turn AI investment into measurable supply chain performance, this session will give you a clear path forward.

Customer expectations for service are at an all-time high, demanding speed, precision, and first-time resolution. At the same time, equipment complexity is rising, margins are squeezed, and resources are stretched. This webinar will explore how leading companies are using AI, predictive technologies, and equipment health monitoring to more accurately predict service demand, prescribe resolution, guide work execution and orchestrate supply chain, billing, and finance processes for both traditional and outcome-based service models where SLA’s, customer satisfaction and profitability are directly tied to asset performance, uptime and usage. Discover how to harness your data to deliver service precision, unlock new revenue streams and drive profitable growth. Webinar Key Takeaways: -The market is shifting from fixing what’s broken to proactively ensuring assets and services deliver promised value. -Predictive technologies & AI in Field Service are fundamental to improve performance, reduce the cost to serve, and respond to increasing customer demands -Eliminating data and process silos elevates performance, unlocks new business models, and enables end-to-end process orchestration across the service lifecycle with AI.

Most shipping decisions aren’t wrong. They’re just not totally right. The right carrier, just not for that shipment. The right service level, just slightly too fast. The right packaging, just a little off. Individually, these decisions look fine. But across thousands of shipments, they quietly turn into real cost, performance issues, and missed opportunities. At EasyPost, we’ve processed billions of shipments across 100+ carriers. And when you look at that volume of data, patterns start to emerge. The biggest cost drivers aren’t always obvious. They show up in small, everyday decisions that are almost right but just not quite there. In this session, we’ll break down the specific areas where companies are consistently losing money when they don’t need to be. More importantly, we’ll show you how to tighten those decisions so your operation runs more efficiently without adding complexity or slowing things down. What You’ll Walk Away With -How to pick the RIGHT carrier for you needs -How to choose the RIGHT service level -How to make the RIGHT packaging decisions -How to make the RIGHT routing decisions -How to execute the RIGHT decision every time

Great leaders know the truth: there is no finish line in leadership – – only new challenges, the next inflection point, and the next opportunity to align living & breathing strategy with consistent execution. In this dynamic session, Scott Luton of Supply Chain Now sits down with Billy Ray Taylor, CEO of LinkedXL and author of The Winning Link, and Regine Honoré Villain, Founder of REHVÉAL™, to explore what it really takes to build organizations that deliver sustained, high-performance results, by focusing on optimizing business leaders’ abilities to craft effective strategies while fueling reliable execution. Billy Ray Taylor brings deep expertise in connecting strategy to execution through disciplined operating systems. Drawing on a long-established, successful track record in demanding industries & transformational turnaround situations, Billy will share how organizations can create clarity, accountability, and alignment across people, processes, and assets to drive measurable outcomes. Industry hall-of-famer Régine Honoré Villain offers a powerful perspective shaped by decades operating in complex, high-stakes environments. From healthcare systems to global advisory work, she focuses on governance, operational leverage, and translating bold ideas into durable performance. Her insights highlight the importance of leadership conviction, structural alignment, and designing systems that can scale through complexity. Together,…

Your network design process took months. Now it takes days. Your scenario analysis took weeks. Now it takes hours. The technology moved fast. Your organization didn’t. In this webinar, we’re having an honest conversation about what it means to lead a supply chain design function when the old constraints are gone—and new ones have taken their place. The companies pulling ahead aren’t just using better tools. They’re rethinking who does the work, how teams are structured, and what supply chain careers actually look like when data wrangling is off the table. Join us to explore: Why AI-speed design exposes the gap between your technology and your org model—and what to do about it How leading companies are onboarding new analysts faster and getting value from day one What it looks like when your team spends their time on decisions and scenarios instead of fighting with data Why the wall between strategic design and operations is coming down—and what that means for how you hire, structure, and retain talent If you’re responsible for supply chain design strategy, team structure, or how your organization makes network decisions, this session will challenge how you think about what’s slowing you down.

In today’s “never normal” business environment, technology may enable supply chains, but talent powers them. Join hosts Scott Luton & Scott DeGroot for a dynamic conversation with longtime industry pros Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney on what it truly takes to build a high-performing supply chain organization from the ground up. This session goes beyond org charts and job descriptions. We’ll explore how leading organizations attract, develop, and retain the talent needed to thrive amid disruption, digital transformation, and rising customer expectations. Expect practical insights on: Designing roles for agility and accountability Developing future-ready leaders Aligning talent strategy with business strategy Avoiding common organizational pitfalls Whether you’re scaling a team, restructuring for growth, or future-proofing your leadership bench, this conversation will equip you with actionable strategies to build a supply chain organization that wins – – today and tomorrow.   This content was made in collaboration with SCM Talent Group, a specialized supply chain recruiting & executive search firm.

Every warehouse operation has a workforce plan. The question is how resilient it is when conditions change. On any given day, volumes may shift. Customer priorities change. Demand profiles evolve. In a complex operating environment, variability isn’t unusual: it’s embedded in the operating model. And when labor productivity underpins service commitments, cost performance, and overall financial outcomes, even modest deviations between plan and reality can carry meaningful impact. How do leading operations teams close the gap between strategy and real-world execution? In this executive-level fireside chat, Brandon Wibben, VP of Workforce Planning + Productivity at GEODIS, joins Karl Koehler, COO of Easy Metrics, to discuss how high-performing operations teams manage productivity, performance, and profitability in complex, high-variability environments. Drawing from real-world operational leadership, they’ll explore how data-driven workforce planning, productivity management, and daily execution must come together to protect cost performance and deliver on fulfillment commitments. The conversation will look at the persistent planning-versus-reality gap that defines high-volume operations – and how leaders can close it. Attendees will gain practical insights on how to: – Strengthen the connection between workforce planning and daily operational performance – Optimize productivity across sites, processes, and shifts with greater precision and accountability – Preserve…