Data is the raw material that makes effective operations possible and determines the growth trajectory a company will follow. That said, the challenges of managing that data are significant – starting with where the data is stored and how it is accessed. If that data remains segmented, it will be impossible to get a full, clear picture of the business. Supply Chain Now’s…
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Serving Governmental Supply Chain Needs With General Dynamics Information Technology’s Alex McGuire
Take all the modern challenges of the supply chain, then throw them into the most complex government, defense and intelligence projects across the country, and you’ve got Alex McGuire’s job. In this episode, Scott and special co-host Allison Giddens of Win-Tech chat with Alex about the unique demands involved in supporting the global supply chain…
How to Leverage Data to Drive Decision Making Featuring Jill O’Dell with UPS Global Freight Forwarding
Having data is table stakes. But can you find it? Make it consumable? Use it as a predictive mechanism? In this episode, Scott and Greg sit down with UPS Vice President of Engineering and Strategy Jill O’Dell to discuss the three steps you can take to unlock the business value of your data. Tune in as Scott and Greg chat with Jill about how companies can leverage…
Why Time to Value Matters with Supply Chain Transformation
GAINSystems Co-Founder Bill Benton is setting big targets—and helping customers hit them. As companies clamor for more digital transformation — yet struggle for years to see any ROI — Bill’s team is taking a discovery-based approach to help customers speed time-to-value across three, six and twelve month targets. Lucky for us, he’s also sitting down with Karin…
Supply Chain Super Bowl: Human vs Machine
It’s the ultimate supply chain showdown: human vs. machine. And to judge the fight, Scott called in the big guns: Tecsys Vice President of Industry and Advanced Technology Guy Courtin and University of Tennessee Associate Professor of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management Dr. Randy V. Bradley. Together, they dive into why supply chains are…
Port City Logistics Talks Success And How Turvo TMS Fuels Expansion
It’s the ultimate supply chain partnership. From 3PL to warehousing and port drayage, Port City Logistics knows how to get goods moving, while Turvo ensures actionable transparency for customers along the route. Now meet two of the minds behind this winning duo, Michael Caney, Chief Growth Officer at Port City Logistics and Luis Pajares, Chief Customer Officer,,,
Data at the Heart of Supply Chain Resiliency and Agility
Stories of supply chain disruption have dominated the headlines and confirmed that modern supply chains must be built on a more resilient foundation. At the same time, we’re in an age of rapid digital transformation and businesses are all racing to modernize systems to deliver that just-on-time service customers have come to expect…
Harness Supply Chain Data to Drive Better First-Mile Performance
Today’s supply chain professional may be hungry for information but still drowning in data, never confident in how trustworthy some sources might be versus others. Pursuing supply chain transparency means expanding connections and communication across a global network of suppliers and logistics service providers, but only if you have the means to harmonize and…
Adapt or Die: Your Survival Guide to Modern Warehouse Automation
If you sell physical products, warehousing and shipping costs can make or break your business. But most companies treat order fulfillment as an afterthought, running toward a future in which they won’t be able to compete with marketplace giants. Scott Luton with Supply Chain Now will sit down with Jeremy Bodenhamer, CEO of ShipHawk, the leading provider…
How to Live in Data Harmony With Gartner’s Mike Griswold
“What’s the best approach to introducing new technology to the supply chain?” “Why are there 50 Valentine’s Day card options at the store but I still can’t get staple items like bread and juice?” Do you ever wish you could sit down with a research expert and get answers to your most pressing supply chain questions? Well, you’re in luck, because on this episode…
Practical Strategies for Adapting to Demand and Supply Uncertainty, A Conversation with Daniel Harms and David Barton
As the repercussions of COVID are still echoing through supply chains around the world, how can businesses adapt to the new reality of constant uncertainty? Optimas Solutions, a major parts distributor and manufacturer, has seen both supply and demand reliability turned upside down. In this session, we’ll have a candid discussion with Optimas’ President of…
The Supply Chain Buzz for January 31st featuring Mark Holmes with InterSystems
As supply chain disruptions continue to challenge global commerce, new strategies are popping up around the globe, including a shift to air cargo and the rise of the professional stock hunter. Join Scott and special guest host Kim Winters of Logistics Executive Group as they discuss the headlines of the day, the promise of a smart data fabric architecture…