In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Alex Pillow, Senior Director of Partnerships & Acquisitions (Corporates & Government Unit) at Moody’s and host of the podcast KYC Decoded, for a practical breakdown of how “know your customer” (KYC), third-party due diligence, and third-party risk management map directly onto modern supply chain realities. Alex demystifies integrated risk assessment, connects KYC practices to supplier onboarding and end-tier visibility, and shares where orchestration logic and high-quality data (master data management, beneficial ownership, and external risk signals) meaningfully cut time-to-decision. Alex explores today’s most active threat patterns: organized fraud at scale, cyber supply-chain intrusions, and freight fraud, and how to translate visibility into action with clear mitigation pathways. Alex also spotlights lessons from investigative journalism (think massive crypto heists executed via vendor compromises), a “good team vs. bad team” mindset for program design, and why continuous improvement or the “infinite game” is the only sustainable posture for risk leaders. If you’re building or leveling up TPRM and supply chain risk programs, this episode is a masterclass in combining people, data, and tooling to get ahead of disruption. This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda,…

In today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we discuss the imperative of leveraging innovation within the supply chain sector, particularly as it pertains to advancements in warehouse automation. Welcome to The Buzz! Today, hosts Scott Luton and Allison Giddens welcome special guest Kait Peterson, VP of Marketing for Locus Robotics, to the show. Listen as they discuss: The fascinating intersection of robotics and artificial intelligence, which is profoundly shaping the grocery fulfillment landscape Pressing industry challenges, including labor shortages and the necessity for businesses to adopt flexible operational strategies to navigate the tumultuous market environment The importance of leadership within the supply chain domain, and the necessity of cultivating authentic connections in leadership roles Supply chain sustainability, spotlighting Mars’ innovative approaches to cocoa cultivation through gene editing A holistic view of supply chain management that integrates technological innovation with ethical considerations and environmental stewardship Join us for a wealth of insights into the future of supply chain management, underscoring the criticality of adaptability and technological integration in achieving sustained success.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Allison Giddens, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton.   Additional Links & Resources Check out all the…