As is always the case, supply chain leaders are being asked to do more with less in today’s ever-disruptive business landscape: optimize today’s performance while transforming for a riskier, data-saturated, low-carbon tomorrow. There has never been a greater need for global business leaders to truly enhance & expand their digital leadership tool kit.
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Reengineering supply chain planning: How to get more bang for your buck in 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, many supply chain leaders are taking stock of their efforts to transform supply chain planning for their businesses. Unfortunately for some, this year’s strategic projects are falling short of expectations. Substantial budget and resources were allocated to deploy new advanced planning systems and AI solutions to improve decision-making. While progress was made, many of these investments yielded less than was expected.
The Lightning Round: Mike Griswold on Careers, Buzzwords, Planning & More
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, for a conversation on leadership, innovation, and the future of supply chains. Mike shares how leading organizations are expanding beyond logistics to connect planning, customer experience, and innovation. Drawing on lessons from the Ryder Cup, he highlights the power of preparation, teamwork, and resilience; qualities that define both top athletes and successful supply chain leaders.
Ask Me Anything on Reverse Logistics & Returns
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton and special guest host Claudia Freed, President & CEO of EALGreen, welcome Chuck Johnston, Chief Strategy Officer at ReturnPro, for a deep dive into the “dark side” of supply chain: reverse logistics and returns management.
From Afterthought to Advantage: Reverse Logistics at Enterprise Scale
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton sits down with two leaders shaping the future of reverse logistics from the floor to the classroom: Troy Campbell, Director of Reverse Logistics Centers at The Home Depot, and Dr. Glenn Richey, Jr., Harbert Eminent Scholar in Supply Chain Management at Auburn University.
Resilience, Strategy, and Orchestration: Supply Chain Leadership Lessons from NFL Champions
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner, for a conversation on the future of supply chains. Mike explains why reverse logistics and returns management are now critical, how AI-powered demand sensing improves agility, and why organizations must treat reverse supply chains with the same discipline as forward ones. He also shares predictions on AI certification in hiring and the risk of losing soft skills as technology takes on a bigger role.
The Buzz: A New Era of Geopolitical Challenges
In today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we dig into the imperative nature of supply chain transformation in the current global landscape, characterized by incessant change and complexity. Welcome to The Buzz, powered by EasyPost!
Supply Chain Leadership in the Never Normal: A Power Panel of Women Rewriting the Rules
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Karin Bursa welcomes a powerhouse panel of women supply chain leaders who are rewriting the rules in today’s “never normal” world. Joining the discussion are Stephanie Beal, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Hasbro; Tamera Fenske, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Kimberly-Clark; Eliza Simeonova, Vice President of Global Supply for Mars Pet Nutrition; Whitney Shlesinger, Vice President of Global Planning and Logistics at McCormick; and Sylvia Wilks, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Lamb Weston.
Equity in Action: How Inclusion Leads to Supply Chain Innovation
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton welcomes Lushentha Naidoo, Managing Director of the European Supplier Diversity Program (ESDP), for a candid conversation on purpose-driven leadership and the business value of inclusive procurement.
Real stories: Fast-tracking value, a pioneering digital transformation with impactful results.
Discover how Arxada, a specialty chemicals company, accelerated its planning transformation using OMP’s advanced platform and EY’s turnkey implementation approach. This session, hosted by Supply Chain Now’s Scott Luton and Jake Barr, highlights how focused execution…
Mastering Data in the AI Explosion Age – Managing the Fuel That Powers Innovation
In today’s AI-fueled world, data isn’t just valuable—it’s mission-critical. But as enterprises race to adopt AI and automation, many are discovering that legacy data practices can’t keep pace. Join us for a compelling conversation with Rosemary DeAragon…
Kingdom Operatives featuring Adam Jones
In this episode of the Tango Tango podcast, Lloyd Knight sits down with U.S. Army veteran, Black Hawk pilot, author, and founder of Kingdom Operatives, Adam Jones. Adam shares his inspiring journey from growing up near Mario Andretti’s hometown in…