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.
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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.
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…
The Buzz: Storm Clouds on the Economic Horizon?
In today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we dive the pressing issues facing the global supply chain, with a particular emphasis on the potential trajectory of the US economy. Welcome to The Buzz!
The Buzz: Harnessing Technology for Supply Chain Transformation
Join us today as we discuss the imperative of transformation within global supply chains, emphasizing the critical need for supply chain leaders to adapt and innovate in response to evolving geopolitical landscapes and technological advancements. Welcome to The Buzz!
Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa: Increasing Private Sector Engagement for Quality Healthcare
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, we continue our popular series, Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa as host Scott Luton explores how public-private partnerships are reshaping access to healthcare across Africa, particularly when it comes to affordable, quality medicines.
Enabling Procurement Professions to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions
Addressing Scope 3 emissions, which constitute a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, is necessary to delivering carbon neutrality across operations. Organizations must entrench an eco-consciousness culture into their core values beyond direct emissions control.
How New Tariffs Might Disrupt the Electronic Component Supply Chain
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Marty Parker welcome Justin Sears, Head of Product Marketing for SaaS at Altium, to explore how manufacturers can stay resilient amid rising tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and evolving global risks…
Sharing Resources Beyond Social Compliance
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott W. Luton and Tandreia Bellamy are joined by Barbara Dirnberger, Principal Consultant at Sedex, and Irene Gari Chia…
Enhancing Procurement Strategies
In this episode, Scott W. Luton is joined by Richard McVay, Senior Director and IT Telecom Subject Matter Expert at Omnia Partners, to dive into the increasingly complex world of procurement technology and cybersecurity…
Unpacking Cargo Security: Defining What Puts Freight at Risk
In this episode, hosts Scott W. Luton and Karin Bursa are joined by Richie Daigle, Enterprise Account Executive at Tive, to discuss the alarming rise in cargo theft—up 50% this year—and the steps…
Revolutionizing Procurement
In this episode, host Scott W. Luton speaks with Tom Kieley, CEO and co-founder of SourceDay, about how automation and AI are reshaping procurement and supplier collaboration. The conversation highlights…