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Cómo mejorar la operación de los almacenes en las PyMEs Las operaciones de los almacenes suelen mostrar la diferencia entre la estrategia de una empresa y lo que realmente sucede en el día a día, especialmente cuando las pequeñas y medianas empresas están creciendo. Problemas como la presión por cumplir con los pedidos, errores en el inventario y procesos manuales pueden convertir los almacenes en un obstáculo para la eficiencia. Cuando los equipos dejan de confiar en sus datos, crecer se vuelve más difícil y los líderes terminan reaccionando a los problemas en lugar de anticiparse a ellos. En este episodio de Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton conversa con Kurt Heusner, CEO de Endpoint Automation Solutions, sobre los retos de gestionar y mejorar las operaciones de los almacenes en las PyMEs. Kurt comparte su experiencia trabajando con empresas enfocadas en crecer y explica por qué factores como obtener resultados rápidamente, facilitar la adopción de nuevas herramientas y mantener las soluciones simples pueden ser más importantes que implementar sistemas demasiado complejos. También habla sobre cómo la confianza en los sistemas y los datos influye en el desempeño de los equipos y por qué los almacenes suelen ser uno de los…

Chapters of a Patriot: Kevin Horgan’s Life in Uniform, Work, and Words Some careers follow a straight line. Others are built through service, adaptability, and the relationships that endure along the way. For Kevin Horgan, five years in the U.S. Marine Corps became the foundation for a decades-long career at UPS, a commitment to the veteran community, and an approach to leadership rooted in listening, learning, and bringing your best every day. Through every transition, Kevin learned that success is rarely an individual achievement. As he puts it, “No one’s an island.” In this episode of the Tango Tango podcast, host Lloyd Knight sits down with Marine Corps veteran, retired UPSer, VETS-TALK Co-Founder, VETLANTA Executive Board Member, and author Kevin Horgan to reflect on his journey through military service, law school, corporate leadership, and veteran advocacy. Kevin shares lessons from becoming a young Marine officer, learning when to listen instead of lead, attending law school while working at UPS, and navigating a career filled with challenging assignments and transitions. Today, Kevin continues turning those experiences into service through VETS-TALK, VETLANTA, and his writing. His latest work translates Marine Corps leadership principles into lessons for civilian life, drawing from his own…

From Overlooked to Optimized: Rethinking Yard Management The yard may be one of the most overlooked areas of the supply chain, but its impact extends across transportation, warehousing, customer service, safety, and the bottom line. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton sits down with Adam Newsome, CEO of Lazer Logistics, to explore how greater visibility, intelligence, and action can transform yard operations into a strategic advantage. Adam shares how Lazer Logistics combines connected technology, operational data, AI, and decades of institutional knowledge to improve decision-making across hundreds of locations. He explains why visibility alone is not enough, how AI can help teams identify the “next right thing” to do, and why technology must solve real operational problems. The conversation also introduces “Uncle Phil,” Lazer’s AI coaching tool designed to capture the experience of longtime operations leaders and make that knowledge available to managers at scale. Key Takeaways The yard connects the supply chain. Inefficiencies between transportation and warehousing can affect the entire operation. Visibility must lead to action. Data creates value when it improves safety, productivity, service, and financial performance. AI needs operational context. Combining technology with institutional knowledge produces more practical guidance. People remain essential. Culture,…

Less Waste, Better Outcomes: Rethinking Transportation with BNSF Logistics Transportation may be essential to global supply chains, but that doesn’t mean more movement, more technology, or more complexity automatically creates better results. Sometimes the smartest transportation strategy starts by asking a much simpler question: What is the customer actually trying to accomplish? In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and Tevon Taylor welcome David Ivan, President and CEO of BNSF Logistics, for a conversation that challenges conventional thinking around transportation, customer experience, lean principles, technology, and the role of rail in today’s supply chain. With more than 25 years of experience on the manufacturing and customer side of logistics, David Ivan brings a unique perspective to leading a logistics organization. He shares why transportation providers need to move beyond selling modes and capabilities and instead focus on solving the customer’s underlying business problem. The conversation explores the trade-offs between simplicity, certainty, and cost, why predictability can be more valuable than shippers realize, and how lean thinking can help organizations identify and eliminate unnecessary transportation waste. David, Scott, and Tevon also discuss the growing complexity of logistics, opportunities for rail, the right role for AI and automation, and why…

Supply chains are facing pressure from every direction, from inflation and shifting consumer behavior to climate-driven disruption and rapidly evolving AI capabilities. For leaders, the challenge isn’t simply keeping up. It’s figuring out where to focus, how to make faster and better decisions, and how to turn emerging technology into measurable business value. In this episode of The Buzz, Scott Luton and special guest co-host Tanzil Uddin are joined by Dheera Anand, Partner at Bain & Company, to unpack some of the biggest forces shaping supply chain today. They explore the latest challenges at the Panama Canal, changing consumer behavior, and lessons in regional resilience from APAC before diving deep into AI and supply chain transformation. Dheera shares practical examples of how organizations are moving beyond AI experimentation and “pilot fatigue” to create real operational value. The conversation also explores high-frequency decision-making, the importance of choosing the right AI applications, and how AI could reshape integrated business planning through faster scenario planning, continuous monitoring, and an “always-on” approach to IBP. Key Takeaways Predictability and visibility are critical to resilience. Disruptions such as those affecting the Panama Canal demonstrate why companies need to understand their exposure throughout the supply network, not…

Muchas empresas de transporte hablan de tecnología, eficiencia y crecimiento. Pero después de más de 50 años en la industria, la lección es mucho más sencilla: las personas, las relaciones y la capacidad de adaptarse son lo que mantiene a una empresa avanzando. Scott Luton conversa con Marcia Taylor, propietaria y CEO de Bennett Family of Companies, sobre resiliencia, liderazgo, emprendimiento y la evolución de la industria del transporte. Hablan sobre cómo Bennett pasó de tener 15 camiones y 30 remolques a convertirse en una organización diversificada de transporte y logística; por qué escuchar a sus clientes fue clave para su expansión; cómo la empresa ha mantenido su cultura familiar a lo largo de décadas de crecimiento; y qué papel tienen la IA y las nuevas tecnologías en el futuro del transporte por carretera. Marcia explica por qué la diversificación ayudó a Bennett a enfrentar los cambios del mercado, por qué la IA debe apoyar a las personas en lugar de reemplazar las relaciones con clientes y conductores, y por qué los líderes deben trabajar constantemente en el desarrollo de la próxima generación. También habla sobre la importancia de reconocer más a los conductores profesionales, cómo los valores de una…

Supply chain performance is still being measured by outdated assumptions. Lora Cecere argues that optimizing individual functions for lower cost does not necessarily improve the business. In fact, it can throw the entire supply chain out of balance. Better performance starts with understanding what is actually feasible within an industry, focusing on the metrics that drive value, and recognizing that supply chains are complex systems that cannot be improved one function at a time. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton speaks with Lora Cecere, founder of Supply Chain Insights, and Wael Abdelmalek, CEO at Uthereal, about the research behind Supply Chains to Admire and how that work is being brought into Ask Lora, an AI-enabled benchmarking and advisory platform. They explore why traditional supply chain rankings and generic AI tools can reinforce conventional thinking, how verified research and industry-specific data can create better benchmarks, and why leaders need a more balanced view of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and return on capital employed when evaluating performance. Lora and Wael also explain how Ask Lora combines 10 years of research and benchmarking data with a private large language model designed specifically for supply chain decision-making. Rather than serving…

Most transportation companies talk about technology, efficiency, and growth. But after more than 50 years in the industry, the lesson is simpler: people, relationships, and the ability to adapt are what keep a business moving forward. Scott Luton speaks with Marcia Taylor, owner and CEO of Bennett Family of Companies, about resilience, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the evolution of transportation. They explore how Bennett grew from 15 trucks and 30 trailers into a diversified transportation and logistics organization, why listening to customers shaped its expansion, how the company has preserved its family culture through decades of growth, and where AI and emerging technology fit into the future of trucking. Marcia explains why diversification helped Bennett navigate changing markets, why AI should support people rather than replace customer and driver relationships, and why leaders must always be developing the next generation. She also shares why professional drivers deserve more recognition, how strong values guide difficult decisions, and why staying close to customers remains one of the best ways to understand what comes next.   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…

Supply chains used to be built primarily around cost and efficiency. Abe Eshkenazi says that era is over. Today’s leaders have to balance AI, resilience, geopolitical risk, talent, cybersecurity, and a level of disruption that makes predicting what comes next nearly impossible. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton speaks with Abe Eshkenazi, CEO at the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), about how the supply chain profession is changing. From what organizations need to get right before scaling AI, to the reshaping of globalization, the growing importance of optionality, and the evolution of the chief supply chain officer into an enterprise strategist, Abe breaks down the forces redefining supply chain leadership. Abe explains why AI success depends less on the technology itself and more on data, talent, governance, and strong processes; why globalization is not disappearing but being redrawn around resilience and regionalization; and why supply chain leaders can no longer focus solely on operations. He also shares how ASCM is preparing professionals for jobs that do not yet exist, what leaders can expect from CHAINge 2026, and why his book, “The Chain: Links That Bind Us”, starts the supply chain story with the consumer rather than…

La etapa de entusiasmo exagerado por la inteligencia artificial ha terminado. Ahora comienza la carrera para implementarla a gran escala. En este episodio de Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton recibe a Marina Mayer como copresentadora invitada. Marina es Directora de Contenido de Food Logistics y Supply & Demand Chain Executive, además de Cofundadora del Women in Supply Chain Forum. Juntos analizan cómo la inteligencia artificial está cambiando realmente las cadenas de suministro, la manufactura y la fuerza laboral. Marina comparte datos que muestran que el mercado de inteligencia artificial en logística y cadena de suministro podría crecer de poco más de 20 mil millones de dólares a casi 196 mil millones para 2034. Pero el punto más importante no es simplemente adoptar inteligencia artificial. El verdadero reto es saber dónde y cómo utilizarla dentro de una empresa para obtener resultados reales. También hablan sobre un estudio de Workera de 2026 que muestra que los fabricantes que invierten en programas estructurados de capacitación tecnológica están alcanzando niveles de preparación de hasta un 79% entre su fuerza laboral. La conversación destaca algo importante: no basta con que los empleados tengan las habilidades necesarias. También necesitan sentirse seguros y confiados al utilizar…

Most wine drinkers picture a boutique vineyard. Andrew Rice says the real story is scale: hundreds of rail cars, thousands of truckloads, and a regulatory maze most consumers never see. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and special guest co-host Wanda Johnson speak with Andrew Rice, senior ERP technical product manager at Gallo, about the wine supply chain. From grape to glass, government regulation and the three-tier system, harvest and weather risk, inventory and aging complexity, and how technology like agentic AI is transforming operations. Andrew explains why wine supply chain complexity comes down to regulation and aging, how Gallo balances luxury and commercial brands against the unpredictability of nature, why most wine should actually be consumed within one to five years rather than aged indefinitely, and how Gallo’s tech-forward culture is helping the company scale one of the world’s oldest industries.   This episode is hosted by Scott W. Luton with special guest co-host Wanda Johnson. 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 Andrew Rice Connect with Wanda Johnson Learn more about Gallo Learn more…

From combat engineer to combat medic, flight medic, Army officer, recruiting commander, and now military and veteran recruiter, Peter Mahmood’s career is a story of adaptability, service, and being willing to take the next opportunity, even when it wasn’t part of the original plan. In this episode of the Tango Tango Podcast, host Lloyd Knight sits down with Army veteran and Cox Enterprises military relations leader Peter Mahmood to explore his remarkable 24-year military career and the pivots that shaped his path. Peter shares stories from assignments in Germany, Korea, West Point, Washington, D.C., and Iraq, along with his transition from enlisted soldier to officer and eventually into Army recruiting. The conversation then turns to Peter’s civilian career, his work connecting veterans and military spouses with opportunities at Cox Enterprises, and practical advice for service members preparing to leave the military. Peter also discusses why translating the full scope of military experience, not simply an MOS, is critical to finding the right civilian career. Key Takeaways Embrace the pivot: Peter’s career demonstrates how stepping outside your comfort zone and remaining open to unexpected opportunities can lead to an entirely different and rewarding career path. Your MOS doesn’t tell your whole…

The digital economy may get the headlines, but behind every AI breakthrough, electric vehicle, automated warehouse, and data center is a complex physical supply chain making it possible. In this episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa welcome Gaurav Singh Chaudhary, founder and editor of Silicon and Steel, to explore the infrastructure, materials, energy, and global trade relationships powering some of today’s biggest transformations. From Walmart’s massive investment in automated fulfillment to dramatic shifts in the Southern timber industry, Scott, Karin, and Gaurav break down the connections between changing consumer demand, automation, trade policy, and supply chain strategy. They examine the potential impact of semiconductor tariffs on AI infrastructure, why nuclear energy’s fuel supply could become a critical bottleneck, and how AI and EV manufacturers are increasingly competing for the same electronics and manufacturing capacity. Along the way, the conversation highlights an important reality: the AI economy isn’t purely digital. Its growth depends on chips, energy, batteries, data centers, manufacturing capacity, logistics networks, and resilient global supply chains. Key Takeaways Speed must be designed into the network. Walmart’s next-generation fulfillment investment demonstrates why companies can’t simply compensate for poor network design with more expensive transportation. Automation is…

Un agente de IA puede completar una tarea correctamente y, aun así, incumplir las reglas que más importan. En la cadena de suministro, esto puede afectar los límites de costos, los proveedores aprobados, los requisitos de cumplimiento, los protocolos de seguridad y los procesos para escalar problemas. En este episodio de Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton conversa con Vin Vashishta, CEO y estratega de IA de V-Squared, sobre contratos de intención, registros de auditoría, rediseño de flujos de trabajo, tokenómica, capas semánticas y estrategias de IA basadas en evidencia. Vin explica cómo evaluar la IA según el valor que genera, cómo presupuestar los costos recurrentes de uso, cómo trabajar con información imperfecta y cómo exigir a los consultores que respalden cada recomendación con evidencia, riesgos, medidas de mitigación y un retorno de inversión específico para cada empresa.

AI adoption is not really a technology question. It’s a trust question, and trust levels shift dramatically depending on where a company operates and who its customers are. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and co-host Bill Huber, retired VP CFO at VELUX, speak with Theodora Lau, founder of Unconventional Ventures, about trust and AI adoption, open banking and data interoperability, fragmented data versus bad data, workforce retraining, and the lessons global supply chains can borrow from fintech. Theo explains how to tell healthy friction from harmful friction, treat fragmented data differently from bad data, judge AI initiatives by outcomes instead of token usage, and build systems that keep people, not service providers, in control of their own data.   This episode is hosted by Scott W. Luton with special guest co-host Bill Huber. 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 Theodora Lau Connect with Bill Huber Learn more about Unconventional Ventures Learn more about VELUX Learn more about Supply Chain Now Learn more about our hosts Want more Supply Chain Now? We know you can’t…

The path to autonomous supply chain operations requires more than just transparency and generic AI solutions. It requires technologies that understand your company’s operational realities—a connecting link that ties together all your internal silos, external suppliers, and customers to create a contextual foundation for coordinated, autonomous AI agents that collaborate with humans. In this Supply Chain Now and Celonis webinar, hosted by Scott Luton and Jake Barr, Alejandra Quinones and Christoph Schettler of Celonis will explore how creating this unique operational context enables human experts and AI agents alike to understand past performance, monitor current operations, and make better decisions about future “what if” scenarios. This contextual foundation helps ensure AI agents act appropriately within defined parameters while accelerating decision making across your entire value chain. Key Takeaways: Why generic AI fails without an understanding of your organization’s unique operational DNA How operational context bridges departmental silos and drives cross functional collaboration Best practices for establishing a context layer that supports autonomous decision making

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling has spent a decade getting to a place most operators never reach: labor performance that drives financial outcomes, not just an operations metric. In this webinar hosted by Scott Luton & Kim Reuter, John Ferrell, Field Operations Manager at Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, and Richard Knight, Senior Director of Solutions at Easy Metrics, will share what that looks like in practice, and what other leaders can learn from it. The conversation centers on cost and margin rather than throughput alone, and on how leading operators are reframing labor performance as a financial lever rather than a productivity one. At Reyes, that reframe took both: unified data practices, where integrating labor and workflow data exposed exactly where time and cost were going each day, and the mindset shifts and phased rollout that made it hold. John and Richard will get into why the financial outcome depended on the second as much as the first. A firsthand story rounds out the discussion: using efficiency gains to support and strengthen the workforce, with less overtime and more normalized workdays, not just a better balance sheet. The discussion will also touch on how sustained labor performance can inform bigger-picture decisions, including how…

SAP AI Inside the Supply Chain: From Silo to Orchestration Supply chain leaders are uniquely positioned to drive transformation. Advances in agentic AI have opened a window to reimagine how supply chains operate — moving from reactive firefighting to intelligent, autonomous orchestration. This Supply Chain Now webinar presents SAP’s vision for Autonomous Supply Chain Management — where AI agents, rich business data, and end-to-end applications work together to anticipate change, unify planning and execution, and unlock continuous value. Built on Joule and the SAP Business AI Platform, the Autonomous Suite spans the full supply chain lifecycle across Design, Plan, Buy, Make, Deliver, and Operate. Join us to explore real-world agent capabilities, industry-specific outcomes, and how governance and sustainability are built into every process from the ground up. Webinar Key Takeaways: Why standalone AI fails supply chains — and what makes SAP’s approach different How Joule and AI agents coordinate intent, data, and action across the enterprise Industry-specific autonomous capabilities and real-world performance benchmarks How governance, compliance, and sustainability are embedded — not added as an afterthought

Most organizations understand their direct suppliers. Far fewer understand the suppliers behind them. As supply chains become more complex, the greatest risks often originate well beyond Tier 1, from critical sub-tier suppliers, shared manufacturing dependencies, geopolitical exposure, raw material shortages and single points of failure that remain invisible until disruption occurs. Join Sphera and Supply Chain Now to explore why leading organizations are adopting an N-tier approach to supply chain risk management. We’ll discuss how greater supply chain transparency enables organizations to uncover hidden dependencies, understand the true impact of supplier risk on products and operations, and make faster, more informed decisions before disruption affects the business. Whether you’re responsible for procurement, sourcing, supply chain operations or enterprise risk, you’ll gain practical insights into how N-tier intelligence is helping organizations move beyond reactive risk monitoring towards proactive supply chain resilience. You’ll learn: Why taking a product-first approach to supply chain intelligence delivers more actionable insights than monitoring suppliers alone. Why understanding your supply chain beyond Tier 1 is becoming essential for managing operational and business risk. How to uncover hidden supplier dependencies, concentration risk and single points of failure before they lead to disruption. How to connect supplier intelligence to…

95% of enterprise agentic AI pilots never deliver ROI (MIT, 2025). The gap isn’t ambition — it’s the jump from a model that works in a sandbox to an agent trusted to act on the plant floor, inside the systems your team already runs on. This session, with host Scott Luton and featured guests Vika Smilansky and Marc Amarillas with DataRobot, breaks down what that jump actually takes, and what it looks like solved, with agents orchestrated across the value chain, not in isolated silos: – Supply chain: multi-tier supplier risk and tariff exposure caught before a single-source failure becomes a line-down event – Plant operations: bottlenecks and downtime caught before they hit the shift report – Aftermarket: warranty leakage and reactive dispatch turned back into retained margin We’ll ground our conversation in real use cases, including a tariff signal that put $2.5B in revenue at risk, resolved in 72 hours instead of weeks, with a human signing off at every step. Not a pilot. Not a dashboard. A production-grade agent workforce — connecting planning, operations, and service to move manufacturers from reactive to proactive. Webinar Key Takeaways: Understand why 95% of agentic AI pilots fail — and the specific…

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.