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…
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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…
The Power of Connectivity and Circularity with Eric Aparicio from Yamaha Corporation of America
Host Scott Luton was joined by Eric Aparicio, Senior Director of Strategic Marketing at Yamaha Corporation of America, the largest musical instrument manufacturer in the world. Even though reverse logistics is not part of his formal role, Yamaha allows team members the flexibility to invest time in things that are of interest to them…
Meeting Mr. Warehousing – An Interview Hosted by James R. Stock Part 2 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…
Customer Experience You Can Measure: Sizing Up the World of Returns With MySize’s Tal Weber
Whether you’re getting ready to paint a room in your home or order a new suit, measurements are usually a huge pain. And getting them wrong leads to disappointment, delays … and the dreaded return. Plus, the problem isn’t just for consumers–imagine the hassle and expense of incorrect pallet sizes making an international journey. But before you pinch your…
Making a ‘Decent’ Living with THRIVE Farmers’ Michael Jones
Highly complex fragmented supply chains may create a competitive advantage for the companies that build and maintain them, but the same isn’t necessarily true for all the tiers of that chain – particularly at the raw material production level. Michael Jones is the Co-Founder and CEO of THRIVE Farmers, an innovative organization that is transforming the coffee industry…