The Magic of Load Planning: Faster, Cheaper, Better

Live from SAPICS 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, Scott Luton sits down with Thato Moloi, President of SAPICS, for a powerful conversation on the future of African supply chains. Thato shares his inspiring journey from warehousing and distribution to leading one of the most influential supply chain organizations on the continent. He discusses the urgent need for collaboration, education, and professional development to close infrastructure and skills gaps—and why Africa is more than ready to lead on the global stage. Key topics include: – The role of SAPICS as an integrator across sectors and generations – Financial discipline as a cornerstone of effective supply chain management – Breaking stereotypes and showcasing Africa’s readiness for innovation and investment – How engaging youth early with supply chain language can drive future success – Encouraging experimentation, connection, and conversation across the ecosystem Whether you’re a student, practitioner, policymaker, or investor, this episode offers fresh insight into Africa’s growing influence in the global supply chain.   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: Watch NOW on…

Is your marketing team prepared to make 2025 the best year ever? Join Supply Chain Now host Scott Luton, along with special guest host, CEO of The Robinson Group, Adam Robinson, for this special episode of Supply Chain Now as we share our recent webinar conversation with marketing dynamos Elaine Benfield and Gale Daikoku. Listen in and learn from these seasoned business leaders as they share their proven best practices, expertise, and perspective for marketing teams, especially those that serve the greater supply chain industry. Elaine and Gale will also share critical insights from their professional journeys, countless marketing campaigns, and shared experience in the supply chain marketing space. As you prepare for a successful close to 2024 and are getting ready for an even bigger 2025, make sure you tune into this conversation and learn from the experts!   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Adam Robinson, and produced by Amanda Luton and Katherine Hintz.     Additional Links & Resources Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show: Watch this episode NOW on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TVuNI0mNhak Check out the episode transcript: https://bit.ly/3ZkmEIQ Check out Herstories: https://www.herstories.com/ Learn more about The Robinson Agency: https://www.the-robinson-agency.com/…