When did the word “robot” enter the English language? When did the famous Sears catalog finally bid us all adieu? This Week in Business History just made a little bit of history of its own… this week! Scott Luton and Kelly Barner went LIVE to take a journey down memory lane, shining a light on some of the most significant leaders, companies, innovations…
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Race Against the Clock: Getting the Grain Out of Ukraine
Although no one expected it, the war in Ukraine is now approaching the end of its fourth month. Refugees continue to flee the country and calls for weaponry persist. President Zelenskyy and his leadership team are hanging tough, advocating for their citizens, and requesting as much military assistance as they can get from the rest of the world…
This Week in Business History for June 14th: Economics in the Age of Enlightenment: Adam Smith (1723-1790)
During the Enlightenment, humanity experienced huge increases in understanding, and free thinkers that were so impactful we still study their works today. It was also a time of revolution: the American, French, Scientific, and Industrial. One of the greatest minds the world has ever known was born into the midst of all this change: Adam Smith. His book…
Sustainably Winning Sound Customers for Life Featuring Phil Rich with Sweetwater
Sweetwater sells musical instruments, live sound equipment, and recording equipment for every lever of user – people building multimillion dollar studios, clubs and churches that needs audio, etc. Because e-commerce is their primary sales channel, they have also built up an exceptional team of sales engineers that are trained to do everything from advise…
The Supply Chain Buzz for June 6th Featuring Mike Griswold with Gartner
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! This week, Kelly Barner, Host of Dial P for Procurement, and Greg White welcomed…
Is the WTO Jeopardizing Innovation by Failing to Protect IP?
The innovation we saw play out in the development of multiple COVID-19 vaccines was evidence of the power of modern medicine when combined with the determination of the human spirit. Global collaboration plus investment plus information sharing compressed the time from start to finish from 10-15 years to just one year…
The Business Buzz for June 3rd, 2022 with Scott W. Luton
In this installment of The Business Buzz on SCN, host Scott W. Luton shares a variety of observations & stories from across the business world – – including many from one of his favorite industries: the manufacturing sector. Scott also touches on a variety of other items, including Pride Month and Juneteenth.
Losing the Plot: Social Mission v. Business Fundamentals
ESG – or environmental, social, and governance – programs are high visibility opportunities for companies to grab headlines, earn goodwill and brand loyalty from consumers, and hopefully make the world a better place. But if not pursued strategically, they can also be a company’s downfall. In this week’s Dial P audio podcast, Kelly Barner shares the lessons…
This Week in Business History for May 31st: 18th Century Supply Chain Disruption- The Boston Port Act
Over the last few years, we have seen ports closed for labor strikes, COVID, and the Ever Given getting stuck sideways in the Suez Canal. Every time a port is closed, it disrupts the flow of materials for a whole region and creates hardships for vast areas and communities that count on that port to supply them with all kinds of things. But can a closed port be a…
This Week in Business History for May 24th: Transforming American Advertising with Mary Wells Lawrence
In this installment of our popular “This Week in Business History” series, host Scott W. Luton profiles a living legend in the advertising industry and global business world: Mary Wells Lawrence. We share her rise from her first role as a copywriter – – to eventually being inducted into the Hall of Fame. She would go on to create some of the most iconic advertising…
This Week in Business History Crossover: Dewey Hecht & Levi Strauss
In today’s crossover episode of This Week in Business History on Supply Chain Now, we’re sharing two episodes in one! Listen as host Scott Luton shares the story and journey of Dewey Hecht and then host Kelly Barner shares the story of the Levi Strauss company.
The Supply Chain Buzz for May 16th – Digital Transformers Edition
Is the term supply “chain” holding us back? Find out when you join Scott, Greg, Kevin L. Jackson and special guest Kim Winter of Logistics Executive Group for a Digital Transformers Takeover of The Supply Chain Buzz. Tune in as they discuss talent shortages, why cost is not the ultimate risk, the rise of the digital supply network and more.