In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton dives into the fascinating journey of Reginald F. Lewis, whom Forbes called “the Jackie Robinson of Wall Street”. Lewis was a trailblazer in many respects, with a tenacious drive, determination & work ethic that busted through any barriers in the business world. Take a listen as Scott shares…
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This Week in Business History for January 10th: The Truth, Myth, and Legacy of the Bread and Roses Strike (1912)
In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner tells the story of the Bread and Roses strike, or the Lawrence textile strike, that took place in Massachusetts in 1912. It was a turning point in the labor movement, a moment that showed the power workers can yield if they are willing to align (despite their personal differences) and quickly spun off a…
This Week in Business HIstory for January 3rd: National Trivia Day- 5 Things You Didn’t Know about Trivial Pursuit
Our popular “This Week in Business History” podcast makes a drop-in appearance on Supply Chain Now on this episode. In honor of National Trivia Day, which is observed every January 4th, host Scott W. Luton tells the backstory of one of the most iconic board games in history: Trivial Pursuit. Scott shares the interesting origin of the game, key aspects of its growth…
The Business of Esports With Premier Esports CEO Chase Peterson and Content Creator Tygarlily
What is Esports exactly? A business, a lifestyle – or a gateway to the metaverse? Co-hosts Kevin and Scott sat down with two Esports experts at the 2021 Veterans Bowl to get some answers. Listen in as guests Tygarlily, an Esports host and digital content creator, and Chase Peterson, CEO of Premier Esports, offer their perspectives on the rise of virtual business, keys for…
This Week in Business History for December 20th: Bah Humbug: The Economics of Charles Dickens’ London
In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner takes listeners back to visit an era and a place mythologized by one of the most popular Christmas stories of all time: A Christmas Carol. The story, which was written by Charles Dickens and published in 1843, addresses a number of economic and social issues that not only marked the impact of the…
The Supply Chain Buzz for December 13th with Scott Luton and Karin Bursa
Tyson’s changing up its production model, Amazon’s reshaping the labor market, warehousing is in high demand in SoCal – and we’re covering it all on The Supply Chain Buzz for December 13. Join co-hosts Scott and Karin as they tackle the top headlines of the moment. Together, they’ll explore how smaller companies are competing for talent amidst the infamous…
This Week in Business History for December 13th: What You Don’t Know About the Colonel’s Chicken and the Company Behind Cherry Garcia
In this week’s episode, host Scott W. Luton (inspired by a recent trip to Hattie B’s) dives into the journeys of two iconic businesses that you probably know – – but shares aspects of their stories that you probably don’t know. Take a listen to learn more about who gave Colonel Sanders his rank & how Ben & Jerry’s shot down early efforts by…
A Real-Time Review of BFCM 2021 & a Peek into the Future of the Retail x eCommerce Ecosystem
One of the parts of the economy where businesses observed the greatest spike in 2020 was ecommerce. With consumers staying home, people in all market segments increased the quantity and value of the purchases they made online. If we assume this trend will continue into the future, it is fair to question whether Black Friday and even Cyber Monday will continue…
The Evolution of Deal Management
Sometimes, in order to get the best deal available for everyone involved, the details are very complex. This has prevented rebates from being applied to contracts for a long time. No one on the buy side or sell side of a deal has time to manage complicated details, but that doesn’t have to be a roadblock to contract rebates any longer. Rebates can now be…
The Prepared will Prevail: Investing in Collaborative Supply Chain Resilience
Supply chain risk management is at the top of every corporate priority list right now. And while businesses have never had a time free from risk, the stakes are so high right now that the issue has become all-consuming. Since it is not an option to wait the risk out, wise organizations are investing in their own resilience and partnering with suppliers to…
This Week in Business History for December 6th: A Birdseye View on the Frozen Foods Industry
In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner celebrates the birth of Clarence Birdseye, the inventor of the frozen foods industry. He worked for years to overcome a number of challenges and pioneered new solutions to a range of problems. When his path and Marjorie Merriweather Post’s crossed one fateful day on a yacht through a goose dinner, events…
The Supply Chain Buzz for November 29th Featuring Constantine Limberakis with riskmethods
Welcome to the Buzz for November 30 – where the only thing hotter than the topics are the expert takes. This episode joins together Scott, Greg and Kelly to form a virtual powerhouse of hosts. Joined by Constantine Limberakis, the team takes stock of recent retail and industrial trends while looking ahead to the supply chain challenges of 2022. Tune in as they ponder…