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Thriving in the Never Normal – Lessons Learned from 5 Women Supply Chain Leaders

If you know me, you know I’m a supply chain nerd. I love talking about it, thinking about what’s next, and sharing success stories to inspire others who may feel overwhelmed or unsure where to start. So, when I stepped into the moderator’s chair for our recent Supply Chain Now livestream, I knew we were in for a powerful conversation. Five extraordinary women — each leading global supply chains at some of the world’s most iconic brands — came together to share how they are navigating disruption, embracing innovation, and shaping the future of supply chain leadership. As a fellow Woman in Supply Chain for over 30 years, I had to resist acting like a true ‘Fan Girl’ — I could have talked with them for hours.

How Theory of Constraints Can Drive Enterprise Impact

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and special guest host Kim Humphrey, President & CEO of AME (Association for Manufacturing Excellence), welcome retired Air Force Lieutenant General Andy Busch, Strategic Advisor at Goldratt Consulting, for a high-impact conversation…

Analysis of the Q2 2025 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and Karin Bursa welcome Bobby Holland of U.S. Bank and Bob Costello of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) for a timely and data-rich discussion on the Q2 2025 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index…

The Buzz: What to Expect from Manifest 2026

In today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we discuss evolving dynamics within the supply chain job market, particularly in light of recent tariff implications and the pressing need for skilled professionals. Welcome to The Buzz!

Next Frontier: How Integrated Logistics Is Redefining Supply Chain Agility

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Scott DeGroot are joined by Brittany Caskey, Chief Commercial Officer – Logistics at DP World Americas, and Carla Montenegro, Vice President of Commercial Freight Forwarding, for a timely and powerful discussion on the new era of integrated supply chain strategy.

Why Workplace Culture Matters More Than Your Paycheck

In this episode of the Tango Tango podcast, hosts Lloyd Knight and Scott W. Luton discuss workplace culture, one of the most overlooked elements of career success. From defining what culture really means to sharing hard truths about toxic environments, Lloyd draws on over…

Camp Southern Ground featuring Lacy Gunnoe

In this episode of the Tango Tango podcast, host Lloyd Knight welcomes Lacy Gunnoe, director of wellbeing at Camp Southern Ground and a fellow Air Force veteran. Lacy shares his journey from growing up in rural West Virginia to becoming a pilot and instructor in the Air Force…

Key Takeaways from Gartner 2025

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton talks with Jake Barr, CEO at BlueWorld Supply Chain Consulting, and Karin Bursa, CEO of NIRAKIO, to break down key takeaways from Gartner’s 2025 Supply Chain Symposiums in Orlando and Barcelona.

Inside McCormick’s Bold Supply Chain Strategy

In this inspiring and special episode from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando, Scott Luton of Supply Chain Now sits down with Whitney Shlesinger, Vice President of Global Planning and Logistics at McCormick & Company.

Distribution Strategy & Operations Insights with The Distribution Guy®, Will Quinn

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Tevon Taylor sit down with Will Quinn, supply chain consultant at CAMM Consulting and better known as The Distribution Guy® to unpack the evolving world of warehousing and distribution.

From Cargo Pilot to Four-Star General

In this powerful episode of the Tango Tango podcast, host Lloyd Knight welcomes retired four-star General John Handy, former Commander of U.S. Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command. With a career that spanned nearly four decades, General Handy shares…