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Freight audit is one of supply chain’s most stubborn cost centers, and the traditional model of catching errors months after the fact is no longer good enough. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and Marty Parker are joined by Jason Murray, CEO at Shipium, and Tim Meester, Vice President, Network Performance & Intelligence at Shipium, to discuss the shift from reactive freight audit to always-on, AI-native monitoring. The panel explores why the freight audit industry keeps growing at a 14.2% CAGR even as billing errors persist at 2 to 6% of all parcel invoices, and why every dollar lost to those errors can take 19 to 20 new revenue dollars to recover. They address how delayed, after-the-fact reconciliation lets small pricing mistakes snowball into major margin loss, outlining a vision for continuous, agentic auditing that catches issues before invoices even arrive. By leveraging live data, simulation, and autonomous AI agents, shippers can detect root causes in real time and act on them immediately rather than weeks later. Jason Murray concludes by challenging operators to start building a data-first culture now, before the competitive gap becomes impossible to close.   This episode is hosted by Scott W.…

On this episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and special guest co-host Amber Salley are joined by Rich Carey of MFG.inc to break down the biggest headlines shaping global supply chain. From the future of the USMCA and the health of U.S. manufacturing to separating AI hype from real-world value, this conversation delivers practical insights for supply chain leaders navigating constant change. What does the latest manufacturing data really tell us? Is AI bringing meaningful transformation to supply chains or just creating more noise? And how can organizations build resilient operations while developing stronger leaders? Scott, Amber, and Rich tackle these questions by exploring North American trade policy, manufacturing growth fueled by AI infrastructure investments, energy challenges, and the realities of autonomous supply chains. Rich also shares actionable leadership lessons from decades of operational excellence work, emphasizing servant leadership, trust, quick wins, and developing frontline leaders who can successfully lead change. If you’re looking for practical strategies, not just buzzwords, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways. Key Takeaways Why the annual review of the USMCA matters for supply chain planning and business certainty. What recent U.S. manufacturing data reveals about growth, hiring, and AI-driven demand. The difference between…

In this powerful episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Tarana Burke, founder of the Me Too Movement and Chief Vision Officer of Me Too International, for an essential conversation about leadership, workplace culture, empathy, and creating safer organizations. While the Me Too Movement is often associated with social change, Tarana explains why conversations about sexual and gender-based violence belong in every industry—including logistics and supply chain. She shares how organizational culture, leadership, transparency, and accountability directly impact employee wellbeing, trust, and business performance. From the origins of the Me Too Movement to practical advice for executives, HR leaders, managers, and coworkers, this discussion challenges leaders to build workplaces where people feel seen, heard, valued, and safe. If you’re passionate about leadership, organizational culture, employee engagement, or creating workplaces where everyone can thrive, this episode is one you won’t want to miss. In this episode you’ll learn: Why psychological safety is essential for high-performing organizations How silence becomes normalized in workplace culture The leadership behaviors that create trust and accountability Why empathy is a competitive advantage—not a weakness How peers, managers, and executives all play a role in preventing harmful workplace cultures Why…

Supply chain benchmarking has been evolving rapidly, but the biggest shifts in driving true organizational value may still be unfolding. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and Lora Cecere (Founder of Supply Chain Insights), are joined by Dave Winstone (Global Director, Supply Chain Excellence at Dow) and Wael Abdelmalek (CEO of Uthereal). Together, they explore what it truly means to define and measure supply chain excellence, moving from rigid historical spreadsheets to data-driven, dynamic benchmarking and human-AI partnership. The panel highlights how 32 top-performing companies outperformed the market by focusing on metrics that correlate directly to market cap rather than a simple popularity contest. Dave draws on nearly four decades of global leadership to make the case for focusing on portfolio rationalization and network design while bypassing traditional distractions like massive ERP implementations. Meanwhile, Wael shares how agentic AI platforms can condense 15 years of industry-leading research into minutes, creating a powerful learning engine that works alongside humans to scale organizational insights. The guests share the core operational pillars that separate top performers from the rest of the market: leadership alignment, clear strategic direction, customer focus, and balanced performance scorecards. By embracing data objectivity and the…

E-commerce order volumes are climbing, but bottom-line profits aren’t keeping pace. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and Tevon Taylor are joined by Lori Boyer, Head of Content Marketing at EasyPost and host of Unboxing Logistics. They explore how to protect margins by moving away from broad averages and toward customer precision and AI-driven routing strategies. Lori explains how unmanaged growth creates a hidden operational tax for businesses. She makes the case for focusing on order quality over pure volume, calculating the true contribution margin per order, and using technology to treat delivery as a customer retention tool rather than a standard cost center. She also shares a case study where an operator leveraged practical AI tools to save $2 million annually and drastically cut late deliveries without changing carriers or contracts. Tevon and Lori discuss core operating principles for winning organizations; breaking free from baseline defaults, segmenting customers by economic value, and building multi-carrier optionality to safeguard against rate spikes. They highlight how moving past standard averages helps operators stop losing money and ensure top customers receive the elite experience they deserve.   This episode is hosted by Scott W. Luton and Tevon Taylor. Produced…

What should supply chain leaders be focused on as the second half of the year begins? This week’s episode of The Buzz, powered by Zebra Technologies, delivers practical leadership advice, industry news, and expert insights to help organizations prepare for what’s next. Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter explore the supply chain stories making headlines, from July 4th supply chain facts and rising food costs to the growing impact of GLP-1 medications on cold chain logistics and healthcare distribution. They also discuss why now is the time for supply chain leaders to conduct a mid-year operational review and begin planning for peak season. Later in the episode, Scott sits down with Todd Heimes, Vice President and General Manager of Amazon Business Worldwide, for an insightful conversation about AI, procurement transformation, automation, and Amazon Quick. Together, they discuss how organizations can reduce manual work, improve visibility, and use AI to build more agile procurement operations. The episode wraps with predictions for the remainder of 2026, including rising transportation costs, ongoing geopolitical disruptions, cargo theft, and what leaders should do today to stay ahead. Key Takeaways Conduct a mid-year operational review to compare projections against actual performance. Begin holiday…

The real problem isn’t that organizations don’t have resilience plans. It’s that those plans sit on paper, never operationalized, never tested, until the next disruption forces their hand. In this episode of Supply Chain Now’s Never Normal series, Scott W. Luton is joined by regular Supply Chain Now hosts Karin Bursa, CEO of NIRAKIO, Scott DeGroot, Managing Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at The University of Tennessee, and Jake Barr, CEO of BlueWorld Supply Chain Consulting, for a candid, experience-driven conversation on what it actually takes to lead through continuous disruption. Drawing from decades of collective experience across manufacturing, consulting, and academia, the panel unpacks why the pace and amplitude of today’s disruption demands a fundamentally different leadership model, one built on adaptive intelligence, structured decision frameworks, and cultures that reward learning over blame. From separating reversible decisions from irreversible ones, to building teams with cognitive flexibility, to understanding why perfection is the enemy of progress, the discussion cuts through the noise on what separates organizations that thrive from those that stall. Together, they explore why supply chain deserves a permanent strategic seat at the C-suite table, why resilience must be woven into culture rather than sprinkled on…

Some paths don’t move in a straight line. They’re shaped by grit, responsibility, and the willingness to keep choosing impact, even when the original plan changes. For Katherine Torres-Pummill, that path began in Queens, New York, where she was raised by a resilient single mother in a first-generation household surrounded by culture, community, and hard-earned lessons. She once imagined a future in law and public service, but her career in media revealed another way to serve: by telling stories, creating visibility, and helping communities be seen. In this episode of the Tango Tango podcast, host Lloyd Knight sits down with Katherine Torres-Pummill, General Manager of Military & Defense at Recurrent Ventures, to discuss her journey from New York City to leading some of the most influential brands in the military and veteran space. Kathy reflects on growing up in Queens, working full-time while attending college at night, building a career across outdoor advertising, news, licensing, and digital media, and taking the leap that brought her into military media through We Are The Mighty. They also discuss the growth of Recurrent Military & Defense, including Military Influencer Conference, MilSpouse Fest, We Are The Mighty, Task & Purpose, and TWZ. Kathy shares…

Healthcare supply chain technology is evolving rapidly, but systemic data fragmentation and operational inefficiencies are moving even faster. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and Scott DeGroot are joined by Mark Holmes of InterSystems and Michael LaRocca of Ready Computing to discuss the shift from legacy networks to proactive, AI-driven decision intelligence. The panel explores the severe consequences of a 10% global surgery cancellation rate due to supply failures, noting that a single canceled orthopedic procedure can cost up to $250,000, while the human toll can be tragic. They address how a lack of visibility leads to duplicate data entry and supply hoarding, outlining a blueprint for a smart data fabric. By leveraging real-time telemetry and agentic AI, healthcare organizations can automate inventory replenishment and resolve disruptions before they impact care. Scott DeGroot concludes by challenging healthcare leaders to audit their tech stacks and bridge the gap between clinical and supply chain data.   This episode is hosted by Scott W. Luton and Scott DeGroot. 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 Mark Holmes Connect…

In this episode of The Buzz, powered by APL Logistics, Scott Luton and Kim Reuter are joined by Edmund Zagorin, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Arkestro, for a timely conversation on the latest supply chain and business news shaping the second half of 2026. From U.S. manufacturing trends and Prime Day consumer behavior to AI’s growing role in sourcing and supplier management, this episode explores how procurement is evolving from a cost-focused function into a strategic driver of resilience, speed, and value. Edmund shares practical insight into predictive procurement, why supplier relationships still matter in an AI-powered world, and how procurement leaders can prepare their teams for the future. Key Takeaways AI can support procurement teams, but humans still need to lead relationship-driven decisions. Predictive procurement helps teams move from reactive buying to proactive supplier engagement. Speed is becoming a major competitive advantage in uncertain supply chain environments. Supplier relationships, long-term agreements, and guaranteed access are becoming more important than lowest cost. Procurement teams must rethink how success is measured, moving from compliance to value creation. Culture, people, and execution remain critical, even as technology continues to advance. Tune in to hear how supply chain and procurement leaders can…

In this classic episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter welcome former US Women’s soccer team goalkeeper Hope Solo to the show! Hope discusses her career, her advocacy for women’s rights and gender equality, and her involvement with the Homeless World Cup. Listen in as she shares her journey from a young girl with a passion for soccer to becoming one of the world’s top goalkeepers, and discusses the challenges she faced in advocating for equal pay and better conditions for women in sports. Also learn more about the Homeless World Cup, an organization that Hope supports and has a personal connection to, that uses soccer to inspire homeless people to change their lives. Tune in to gain insight into Hope Solo’s remarkable journey, filled with resilience, passion, and a profound commitment to making a difference in the world through the game of soccer.   This episode is hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter, 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: Connect with Hope Solo Learn more about Hope Learn more about our hosts Want…

Most companies don’t have a transportation problem. They have a management problem. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton, together with co-host Kim Humphrey, President and CEO of AME, is joined by Onu Okebie, CEO of HTL Freight, for a straight-talking conversation on freight, entrepreneurship, and what it actually takes to build a logistics company from scratch in one of the most volatile markets in recent memory. From buying his first truck to completing five acquisitions in five years and growing HTL 15X, Onu brings a grounded, finance-first perspective to questions most operators avoid. Kim adds her continuous improvement lens to the mix, drawing connections between change management, organizational culture, and the kind of problem-solving mindset that separates companies that adapt from those that stall. The conversation covers a lot of ground: how the freight recession really unfolded and what’s actually driving the current shift in pricing, why transportation remains the most mismanaged cost on a shipper’s P&L, where human judgment stays irreplaceable even as AI reshapes logistics, and what it looks like to build a company where entrepreneurial instinct and operational discipline coexist. If you’re leading through change, thinking about growth through acquisition, or trying to…

What can classic vacation movies teach us about building stronger, smarter supply chains? In this episode, Scott W. Luton welcomes back Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, for another fun and insightful edition of Supply Chain Today and Tomorrow. With summer vacation season in full swing, Scott and Mike take a creative look at the supply chain and leadership lessons hidden inside classic vacation themed movies, from Vacation and Home Alone to Jurassic Park, Jaws, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Apollo 13. Mike breaks down three major themes every supply chain leader should keep in mind: preparing for disruption, improving visibility, and understanding how human factors drive outcomes. They also discuss the ongoing impact of AI on operating models, organizational design, talent strategy, and practical adoption. Mike shares why AI is no longer a question of “if,” but “how,” emphasizing the importance of augmentation over automation and the continued need for human oversight. From planning for disruption and avoiding single points of failure to listening to frontline warning signs and keeping teams focused during a crisis, the conversation delivers timely, actionable insights for leaders navigating today’s complex supply chain environment with creativity, clarity, and resilience.   This episode is…

In this episode of The Buzz, powered by APL Logistics, Scott Luton is joined by Marty Parker and special guest Thomas Beil, founder and CEO of Perfect Planner, for a timely conversation on supply chain performance, workforce challenges, decision intelligence, and the future of planning. The conversation explores what leading supply chain organizations have in common, including customer focus, leadership alignment, clear strategy, balanced metrics, and a culture of innovation. Scott, Marty, and Thomas also discuss the growing memory chip crunch, how retailers are using tariff refunds to lower prices, and the rising demand for supply chain talent with AI skills. The discussion then dives into the democratization of expertise, the power of AI to capture institutional knowledge, and why decision intelligence may be the missing layer between data visibility and better execution. Thomas also shares how Perfect Planner is helping manufacturers move beyond spreadsheets and into a more proactive, standardized, and scalable planning process. Key Takeaways: The five traits leading supply chain organizations consistently demonstrate Why technology projects often fail because of leadership and process issues, not the technology itself How the memory chip shortage is being driven by AI infrastructure demand Why supply chain talent, AI skills, and…

Most companies aren’t struggling with procurement because they’re spending too little on technology. They’re struggling because they’re building intelligence on top of fragmented data, disconnected workflows, and outdated operating models. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and Karin Bursa are joined by Mark Schenecker, VP of Manufacturing Industries at Coupa, for a data-driven conversation on the future of direct procurement. Drawing from Coupa’s State of Direct Procurement 2026 report, Mark unpacks why procurement leaders are pulling away from the pack and why AI alone isn’t the differentiator many organizations think it is. From fragmented data and disconnected workflows to the growing importance of supplier visibility and risk intelligence, the discussion explores what separates companies that react to disruption from those that anticipate it. Together, they explore why clean, connected data must come before AI, why leading organizations have moved beyond price-only sourcing decisions, and why procurement deserves a strategic seat at the table.   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 Mark Schenecker Learn…

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…

En Latinoamérica, la cadena de suministro farmacéutica no opera en condiciones ideales. Opera en entornos de variabilidad térmica extrema, infraestructura desigual, tránsitos prolongados, exposición a robo de carga y presión regulatoria constante. Y aun así, muchas organizaciones siguen tomando decisiones críticas con información tardía. Cuando una desviación se detecta al arribo, el problema ya ocurrió. Cuando un incidente de seguridad se confirma horas después, la trazabilidad ya se comprometió. Cuando la evidencia para auditoría se construye manualmente, el riesgo regulatorio ya está latente. En Pharma, la falta de visibilidad en tiempo real no es una limitación tecnológica: es una vulnerabilidad operativa.

Right now, teams are poking at LLMs like ChatGPT to see what they can do. In 2026, those abilities will become sharper, faster, and far more operational. This webinar walks you through how large language models are currently being used in shipping and how that usage is evolving in real-time. Expect real examples, honest limits, and a preview of the industry’s first shipping-specific LLM, Luma Advisor.

In today’s rapidly evolving supply chain planning landscape, staying ahead demands more than incremental tweaks—it requires reimagining how AI is embedded into every planning decision. Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr for a forward-thinking discussion with industry experts Tod Stenger and Dr. Laura Tozzo from SAP. This session will explore the strategies, trends, and approaches for AI that are reshaping supply chain planning. Learn how innovation, data-driven decision-making, and AI tools can enhance resilience, improve planner efficiency, and create more agile, customer-focused supply chains. Walk away with: Fresh strategies to strengthen planning resilience in a volatile environment A closer look at AI and emerging innovations transforming supply chain planning Practical ways to boost efficiency and streamline end-to-end processes Whether you’re navigating disruption, evaluating emerging technologies, or looking to improve planner efficiency, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to help future-proof your operations.

In this Agentic Age, Supply chain leaders are racing to adopt AI—but isolated solutions and disconnected systems often limit real impact. The true promise of AI emerges only when we reimagine the supply chain as a fully connected enterprise, breaking down decades-old silos across planning, logistics, materials, finance, and sustainability. In this session, Manik Sharma, Head of Supply Chain GTM AI at Celonis—magic quadrant leader, recognized globally and ranked #3 on the Fortune 50 Most Promising Companies list—will unpack how a modern AI-enabled tech stack can unify fragmented data, systems, and processes through a connected semantic layer that digitizes the physical value chain. Once established, this semantic layer becomes a dynamic foundation for intelligent, data-driven operations by infusing it with enterprise context—from rules, constraints, and parameters to policies and proven models—unlocking true end-to-end enterprise intelligence. This intelligence can then be democratized across the organization to power self-serve analytics, build composable AI solutions, and orchestrate workflows, collaboration, agents, and actions at scale. We’ll explore how companies are using this approach to unlock self-serve analytics, accelerate development of composable AI applications, and orchestrate autonomous workflows and agents at scale. This is not a future vision but a proven path for organizations that…

As strategic forces push manufacturing back to America, one obstacle threatens progress: finding the right people with the right skills. Before new factories can produce anything, they must be built—requiring a new generation of skilled tradespeople such as electricians, welders, and technicians. And once these modern facilities are operational, companies report an unexpected challenge: the biggest talent gaps aren’t just technical, but also in core soft skills like leadership, critical thinking, and communication. Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Allison Giddens as they welcome Alan Amling and Darrell Edwards from the University of Tennessee–Knoxville to explore a practical approach to developing a comprehensive workforce from the ground up. Learn what it truly takes to build, staff, and sustain the next generation of American manufacturing.