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5 Ways Supply Chain Pros can Optimize Their Supplier Sourcing Approach featuring Dillon Atchley
How well a warehouse operates may determine whether the business or businesses relying on it succeed or fail. If a warehouse team has a project they want to undertake to…
You Can’t Learn a New Trick If You’re Not Willing to Fail with Supergoop! CEO Amanda Baldwin
There are few opportunities in the world to combine creativity with analytics like those presented by the beauty industry. Because of this, Supergoop! CEO Amanda Baldwin had the…
Música, Logística y Emprendimiento: Un Camino Marcado por la Curiosidad y el Impulso de Ayudar
En este episodio clásico de Supply Chain Now en español, Enrique le da la bienvenida a Gerardo Naranjo al podcast. Escuche mientras Gerardo comparte sobre sus inspiraciones empresariales…
El Viaje de Emprendimiento de Rayo Torres, COO de CargoSprint
Emprender puede dar mucho miedo, pero a veces, como en el caso de Rayo Torres, cuando tienes una oportunidad, tienes que tomarla y correr con ella. En este episodio…
Construyendo una Exitosa Firma de Logística Internacional con Camilo Pita
En este episodio de Supply Chain Now en español, el presentador Enrique Alvarez le da la bienvenida al programa a Camilo Pita, Gerente General de Cargo Trading. Escuche cómo Camilo comparte sobre su inicio temprano en la logística a los 17 años, cómo su inicio empresarial en Colombia fue desafiante, las características de una empresa…
Learning to Hang in There: Walking an Unexpected Professional Path with Kelly Barner
Despite its popularity as a profession now, no one grows up intending to work in procurement (no one!) And yet, many people that follow windy roads into the field fall in love once they are there. With supply chains in the spotlight over the last couple of years, procurement professionals have had the opportunity to drive a new range of value through initiatives like…
This Week in Business History for May 10th: Dewey Hecht – The Intriguing Mind Behind Books on Tape
In this episode of “This Week in Business History”, host Scott W. Luton dives into the story of Duvall “Dewey” Hecht, the founder of Books on Tape – – which is only one chapter of his fascinating journey. An Olympic gold medalist, a long-haul truck driver, a Marine fighter pilot and a lot more, there are many diverse chapters of Dewey Hecht’s journey. Take a listen to learn…
Looking at Risk Up Close, an Interview with Ukrainian Procurement Professional Maryna Trepova
The whole world has experienced unprecedented disruption over the last couple of years, but none of it – not the supply shocks, not the port congestion, not the health concerns – comes close to the conditions experienced by the citizens of Ukraine. Some have left the country while family members remain to fight or attempt to carry on. Entrepreneurs find themselves…
Give People 6 Months to Show You They’re Crazy
When Jules Weldon took her father’s patented design for a beach caddy and quickly lined up a business partner, contract manufacturer, and co-owner, success seemed like it would come quickly. As happens so many times in business, however, the dream quickly turned into a nightmare. But true entrepreneurs know when to pivot, and there was a whole new journey…
Unscripted: Stephanie Stuckey’s Take on the Entrepreneurial Journey
Bring back the road trip! Stephanie Stuckey is on a mission that’s growing by the minute. Having bought back her family’s 85-year-old business and brought manufacturing in-house, the Stuckey’s Corporation CEO now faces the exciting challenge of exponential growth and how to fund it. In this episode, she joins Scott and Greg to chat about fundraising strategies…
This Week in Business History for January 17th: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Reginald F. Lewis
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…