In this episode of “This Week in Business History”, your host Scott W. Luton dives into the early, but critical days of Apple. In particular, Scott covers some of the story between Steve Jobs and John Sculley. The good, the bad & some of the ugly. But both leaders were a big part of the journey that led the company to where it stands today: one of the most iconic…
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Dial P Crossover: Are Inflation Expectations a Self-Fulfilling Prophesy?
In this Dial P for Procurement crossover episode, host Kelly Barner gets back to basics to address one of the dominating news stories and business concerns today: inflation. What is it, what causes it, and isn’t there SOMETHING we can do to make It stop??? Listen in for a refresher on the basics, some examples of how it connects all of the different major…
A Woman’s Place is in the Military with Marina Rabinek
In this interview, Veteran Voices host Mary Kate Soliva welcomes Marina Rabinek, President and founder of the Military Women’s Collective and a Veteran of the United States Navy. While still in the Navy, Marina faced the unwanted advances of a fellow service member, and although she reported it up the chain of command, no action was taken until much later…
Are Inflation Expectations a Self-Fulfilling Prophesy?
In this week’s Dial P audio podcast, Kelly Barner gets back to basics to address one of the dominating news stories and business concerns today: inflation. What is it, what causes it, and isn’t there SOMETHING we can do to make It stop??? Listen in for a refresher on the basics, some examples of how it connects all of the different major forces in the economy…
This Week in Business History for April 5th: The Sweetest Comeback in the History Of Ever
What sweet treat started as banana flavored, moved to vanilla because of a World War II supply chain disruption, and contains an ingredient also found in rocket fuel? It’s the Twinkie! In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner tells the story of the Twinkie from the heart of the Depression, through two bankruptcies, and to a race to push the limits…
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…
Veteran Voices Crossover: Don’t Ever Mistake Kindness for Weakness with Mary Bell
Respect for other people should exist and be earned on an individual level, but that doesn’t mean differences of opinion and perspective based on things like appearance and gender don’t continue to present challenges. In this interview, new Veteran Voices host Mary Kate Soliva welcomes Mary Bell, the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer for Team Themis and…
Escaping the Clutches of the Old Economy by Building Supply Ecosystems with Koray Kose and Rik Vera
People and companies talk about technology constantly, but they don’t know what to do with it. Fortunately, procurement is in a position to be an initiator of supply ecosystem relationships that are trust-based even though they are distributed. To achieve this, we will have to de-hype technologies by looking beyond the surface – which, in most cases, is a thin digital frosting…
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…
Acting on Sole Purpose: Delivering Dignity and Agency with Soles4Souls CEO Buddy Teaster
So you want to help. Now how do you actually pull it off? Look no further than Soles4Souls CEO Buddy Teaster for answers on how to turn goodwill into on-the-ground impact. In this episode, he joins co-hosts Enrique and Kristi to talk about the behind-the-scenes realities of creating opportunity, delivering agency and preserving the dignity of those served. Learn more…
Overcoming the Unfilled Promises of Traditional MRP Featuring Erik Bush with Demand Driven Technologies
In today’s fast-paced world, companies are challenged by hard-to-identify demand signals, increasing numbers of SKUs, longer lead times, global sourcing, less reliable forecasts, and decreasing customer tolerance. Despite the billions of dollars invested in ERP systems over the last 25 years, statistics from the Federal Reserve indicate that the inventory turnover rates of US…
This Week in Business History for March 29th: What’s Up with Wabash & More Tech Business History
In this episode of “This Week in Business History”, host Scott W. Luton dives into several factoids and milestones in the Technology Industry; from electrical lighting to (failed) software to lesser-known start-up leadership. You might even walk away with a better understanding of 19th Century concerns related to the impact light bulbs might have on…