If you want to talk freight, interview John Haber. So we did (again)! Reporting live from the 18th annual Reverse Logistics Association conference and expo, Scott sat down with Haber to get his POV on current trends impacting logistics, projected growth for returns, rising customer expectations and more. Tune in for his expert take and get his big, bold prediction for…
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Education, Entrepreneurship & Equity: A Conversation With The Visiola Foundation’s Ladé Araba
There’s a new generation of female entrepreneurs making their way onto the global stage, and we have Ladé Araba to thank for it. As the co-founder of The Visiola Foundation, she’s helping African girls take the reins of their education and build careers in STEM. Join Scott and special co-host Matilda Arhin as they chat with Ladé about her fascinating upbringing in Rome…
Positioning Agility as an Affordable Source of Supply Chain Resilience
Host Scott Luton was joined by Alan Amling, Distinguished Fellow at the University of Tennessee Supply Chain Institute, and Tom Goldsby, Dee & Jimmy Haslam Chair in Logistics at Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee. In this conversation, Scott, Alan, and Tom talk about what they see going on in supply chain – from upcoming talent to academic…
Meeting Mr. Warehousing – An Interview Hosted by James R. Stock Part 3 of 4
James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply…
The Supply Chain Buzz for February 28th with 6 River Systems
For too long, people have looked at automation with a wary eye, seeing it as a threat to their jobs and livelihood. What we have learned in practice, however, paints a very different picture – one that is better for workers. Fergal Glynn, Vice President of Marketing at 6 River Systems, recently joined The Buzz to share his perspective on the actual impact of automation…
Learning Patience in an On-Demand Society
Host Scott Luton was joined by Chris Bleess, Vice President, Sales and Partnerships at Service Central Technologies, a provider of cloud-based SAS applications for aftermarket services. They can manage aftermarket repairs in a retail setting, via large depots, and through their service provider network…
Logistics with Purpose Classic: How to Heal the World One Donation at a Time With MAP International CEO Steven Stirling
What does it take to be a CEO of a nonprofit that serves millions of people around the world by delivering critical medicines and healthcare supplies? Look no further than Steve Stirling, CEO of MAP International to find out. In this classic episode of Logistics With Purpose, discover Steve’s courage, determination, compassion and focus as he shares his incredible…
The Advantage of Being Small, Mighty, and Fast within HP
Host Scott Luton was joined by Julie Ryan, Senior Manager of North America Returns and Remarketing with HP, and Reid Ginzel, Remarketing Program Manager at HP. Their team handles forecasting, planning, and determining a strategy for the returns that are likely to come back. They also work with HP’s customers on return requests, approvals, and remarketing and…
How to Deal With Electronic Waste and Change the World With ERI CEO John Shegerian
John Shegerian doesn’t believe in a “new normal.” He’d much rather build a “new better,” one electronic device at a time. And as co-founder and CEO of the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States, he knows a thing or two about the future of the circular economy…
Retail Torpedoes Full Speed Ahead!
Host Scott Luton was joined by Scot Case, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability at the National Retail Federation. He has been passionate about sustainability since he was young, a passion that opened the door to him becoming one of the earliest consultants and professional advocates in the space…
You Can’t Manufacture Valor with Rob Tiffany
On March 19, 2003, President George W. Bush went on TV to announce the beginning of the war in Iraq. At the time, Rob Tiffany was working his way through college and he immediately felt called to go. He wanted to fly the latest planes with stealth technology. There was a waiting list to enter the Air Force, so he enlisted in the Navy. After all, it worked for Tom Cruise…
Giving Forward at the Reverse Logistics Association Conference with Claudia Freed
Host Scott Luton was joined by Claudia Freed, President & CEO of EALgreen, where she helps students get an education beyond high school. By helping logistics companies offload unneeded equipment, she helps technical schools train new drivers – starting them down the path of productive a lifelong career…