Tag Archives: innovation

E2open’s John Lash on Global Trade Turbulence, Tariff Whiplash, and the Rise of Agentic AI

At the 2025 Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit in Denver, Scott Luton met with John Lash, who leads strategy and vision at e2open, a WiseTech Global Group company. E2open is a global platform powering the entire lifecycle of making, moving, and selling goods, with capabilities spanning planning, logistics, global trade, supply management, and procurement. The platform is designed not just for enterprise visibility but for true end-to-end coordination across extended supply chain ecosystems.

Coupa’s Nari Viswanathan on Autonomous Spend, AI Accessibility, and the Future of Planning

At the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit in Denver, Scott Luton sat down with Nari Viswanathan, a veteran innovator in the planning and procurement technology space and a key leader at Coupa. The two reconnected after several recent collaborations—including webinars, industry sessions, and conversations in Dallas—and discussed the new realities of supply chain planning and how organizations are embracing technology like never before.

Taming Inbound Logistics: A Playbook for Multisupplier Sourcing

The unpredictable economic landscape has produced unprecedented challenges within inbound logistics. Company leaders must navigate global disruptions and shifting consumer demands as they reshape their supply chains. Amidst the adversity, multisupplier sourcing has become a strategic advantage instead of a contingency plan. Follow this approach to equip business leaders with actionable insights. 

Building a Purpose-Driven B-Corp: Tara Milburn with Ethical Swag

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter sit down with Tara Milburn, CEO of Ethical Swag, a Certified B Corporation transforming the promotional products industry with sustainability and purpose.

Innovation in Motion: Driving Change Through Creativity, Curiosity & Collaboration

Join Scott Luton from Supply Chain Now at the SAPICS 2025 conference in Cape Town, South Africa, for a high-energy conversation with two powerhouse innovators: Deborah Dull, founder & managing partner of Trillium Digital Services, and Kevin Meredith…

The Buzz: The Future of Cold Chain Logistics with Deposco and ColdTrack

In today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we discuss the paramount significance of accuracy and customer experience within the realm of cold chain logistics, as exemplified by the groundbreaking initiative from ColdTrack, which has introduced an unprecedented…

Fulfillment Potential: The Strategic Impact of Robotics in 3PL Operations

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton sits down with Bryan Wright, CTO and COO at G10 Fulfillment, and Cody Upp, Head of Marketing, Sales and Solutions at Zebra Robotics Automation, to explore how next-generation automation is reshaping third-party logistics.

Africa Is Ready for Business: SAPICS President Thato Moloi on Elevating Supply Chain

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.

People That Deliver’s Esther Ndichu on Purpose, Logistics, & African Innovation – SAPICS 2025

In this powerful interview from the SAPICS 2025 Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, Scott Luton of Supply Chain Now sits down with Esther Ndichu—global supply chain leader, advocate, and changemaker.

Insights from the Conscious Capitalism Movement with Timothy Henry & Raj Sisodia

In this episode of Logistics with Purpose®, host Enrique Alvarez converses with Raj Sisodia and Timothy Henry, prominent figures in the Conscious Capitalism movement. Both founding members of the movement, Sisodia is a FEMSA Distinguished University Professor of…

From Passive Visibility to Active Execution: The Transformation of Global Supply Chains

Join Scott Luton of Supply Chain Now as he interviews Jett McCandless, Founder & CEO of project44, live from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium! In this insightful conversation, Jett dives into how project44 is revolutionizing global supply chains—moving beyond passive…