In honor of Labor Day, host Scott Luton reflects back on his own related Eureka moment on the power of a good day’s work & the responsibility we all have…
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The Supply Chain Buzz for July 31st: 3 Key Manufacturing Trends
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…
The Supply Chain Buzz for July 24th with Robert Yturri from FORLOH
This week’s edition of The Buzz featured Robert Yturri, Chief Product Officer at FORLOH, along with hosts Scott Luton and Greg White. FORLOH makes high-end American-made outdoor gear…
Collaborative Solutions and Inspiring Conversations: Highlights from the SAPICS 2023 Conference in Cape Town, Part 1
Supply chain management is a crucial aspect of saving lives, as it ensures the efficient flow of essential goods and services. Nowhere is this more evident and more evolving than on the continent of Africa. In this first episode of a three-part series, Scott Luton is reporting from the annual SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, learning from the supply chain professionals in attendance…
What Keeps CSCOs Up at Night? Featuring Rick McDonald from Clorox
There are plenty of things to prevent corporate supply chain executives from getting a good night’s sleep. Challenges like inflation and ESG initiatives are regularly discussed…
“Decoding Digital Transformation” – How did we get here?
Although the capabilities of technology have changed a lot over the last few decades, corporate mindsets towards it have not. For example, thinking that putting a…
Automation ROI: How to Score Success with Projects Big and Small
Changes in consumer expectations have increased the pressure brands face to maintain service level commitments. Consumers want in-stock inventory, next-day free shipping…
The Business Buzz for January 9th with Scott W. Luton
In this episode of the Business Buzz, listen as host Scott Luton shares some of the most recent top industry news. Listen to his labor market and automation updates…
Supply Chain Now Classic: Four Ways to Succeed in Supply Chain with Stanley Black & Decker’s Dennis Flynn
It’s not easy being the new kid in town—but it’s great preparation for a career in supply chain, especially post-2020. Vice President of Global Logistics at Stanley Black & Decker Dennis Flynn knows this all too well, and he has put the adaptive skills he built throughout his itinerant childhood to good use over the past few years, adjusting to new logistics realities…
Challenging Supply Chain Norms in South Africa
Labor shortages are a challenge worldwide, often resulting from a disconnect between job openings and the skills available in un- or underemployed populations. In South Africa…
Pushing Toward Purpose with National Wheelchair Basketball Association CEO Will Waller
Will Waller is no stranger to adversity, but every time someone opened a door for him, he pushed that much harder toward his purpose. And now, he’s on a mission to create more opportunities for people with disabilities. Don’t miss this wide-ranging conversation as Billy and Will discuss current workforce challenges, the rise of remote work, the power of sports…
Leverage on 18 Wheels: The South Korean Driver Strike
In late January 2022, hundreds of heavy-duty trucks headed for Ottawa, Canada. They parked in front of the national legislature building and in nearby streets. Period. They parked. Those drivers shut down most of central Ottawa for 23 days in protest of the nation’s vaccine mandates and related requirements. But did you know that just a couple of weeks…