This week’s edition of The Buzz featured Mark Holmes, InterSystems’ Senior Advisor of Supply Chain. His 25+ years of experience in consulting, manufacturing operations, and software development allow him to help manufacturers, retailers, and CPG companies solve their most difficult supply chain issues by breaking down data silos and leveraging modern technologies…
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Supply Chain Buzz Live Digital Transformers Edition: 2023 Retail Trends and Omnichannel Do’s and Don’ts
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…
Beyond One Number Forecasts: Why a Probabilistic Approach is Better to Manage Uncertainty
Is there still a place for demand forecasting in today’s world of constant volatility? Anticipating uncertainty with demand forecasting is a critical driver of inventory health and delivering stand-out customer experiences.
Join us for a conversation on…
Supply Chain Now University: Is Your Supply Chain Planning Inside Out?
For most companies, the entire Supply Chain Planning Process was established based on INSIDE OUT thinking. So, chances are your supply chain planning may be as well. Most planning functions – especially for manufacturing businesses – are centered around answering the question of “what can we make, move and deliver?” and put your…
Supply Chain Now University: Old Supplier Management Habits Die Hard
Every company is part of a mutually dependent supply ecosystem. Today’s tough call quickly turns into tomorrow’s burned bridge. Memories run long… especially when margins are tight. In this educational episode from Dial P for Procurement host Kelly Barner, we hear how retailers like Target and Walmart are putting pressure on their…
Working Capital Strategies in a World of Supply Chain Disruptions
In 2022, most supply chain leaders are primarily focused on improving working capital as a way to combat inflation. Inventory positions are increasing as purchases are now cheaper than they will be 6 months from now… at least in theory. This perception and the actions it drives are putting further strain on an already overly taxed supply chain…
Supply Chain Back to School with Mike Griswold of Gartner
Mike Griswold is the Vice President of Research at Gartner, specializing in retail with a particular focus on forecasting and replenishment. He is responsible for Gartner’s annual Top 25 Supply Chain ranking and joins Supply Chain Now on a monthly basis to discuss the latest in retail supply chains from an analyst’s perspective…
6 Point Action Plan to Fight Inflation While Creating Supply Chain Value with Mike Jette
First COVID shutdowns. Then shortages. Now inflation. Can the supply chain catch a break? It can do more than that. And to show us the way, Mike Jette of GEP joins Greg and Scott to discuss the six ways supply chains can combat the negative impacts of inflation while continuing to generate value. As a hint, collaboration plays a big role. Tune in to hear…
The Supply Chain Buzz, Digital Transformers Edition, with Ellen Patridge of 6 River Systems
This week, Scott Luton, Greg White, and Kevin L. Jackson welcomed Ellen Patridge from 6 River Systems. She shared her insights on the inventory complexities still facing retailers, and what they are trying do to guard their bottom line without failing to serve their customers’ changing demand…
The Supply Chain Buzz for June 27th featuring Andrew Fink with 6 River Systems
Challenging times are ahead for retailers as inflation continues and discretionary spending trends downward. On this week’s Buzz, Scott and Greg join forces with 6 River Systems Head of Customer Success Andrew Fink to discuss retail forecasting challenges, rising labor rates and how retailers like Walgreens are rising to the occasion with new…
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…
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…