Like many of us, Azuka Okeke once thought supply chain was boring–until it became clear what a profound impact it had on everything from public health to global problem solving. Now, as CEO of the Africa Resource Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management, she’s working to encourage local manufacturing in Nigeria as a key component for…
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The Supply Chain Buzz for January 3rd with Scott Luton and Greg White
In this episode of The Buzz, Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Greg White ring in the new year with a fast-paced look at the latest supply chain news and events. In addition to remaining ‘above the fold’ as we kick off 2022, supply chain has also earned a new ‘accoutrement’ from the Wall Street Journal: a hyphen! Welcome to the brave new world of “supply-chain.”
3 Trends Shaping the New Liquidation Landscape with B-Stock Solutions CEO Howard Rosenberg
Hailing from an entrepreneurial family, Howard Rosenberg was no stranger to the power of taking charge to solve a problem. And selling to liquidators was a problem desperately in need of solving prior to the arrival of the online marketplace. Join co-hosts Scott and Tony Sciarrotta as they chat with Howard about his lessons learned at eBay, the rise of his company…
Put Your Money Where Your Cause Is: A Conversation with Causeartist’s Grant Trahant
We could all use a little good news, and that’s exactly what Grant Trahant serves up with his platform Causeartist. Through regular digital content, he’s keeping the world connected to the stories of creative brands, startups and social entrepreneurs sparking social change. Join co-hosts Kristi Porter and Nuria Sierra as they chat with Grant about his…
Leadership Lessons on How to Create Opportunities for All
The last two years have been so complicated that many supply chain leaders have been left longing for ‘just one normal day.’ But this complexity has been building and expanding for much longer than that. In the face of today’s challenges, many companies and managers are realizing that the greatest weapon they have in the war against disruption is their people…
Supply Chain Now Classic: Passionate Humanistic Leadership: An Inspiring Conversation with Sherrika Sanders, PhD
In this classic episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott and Greg welcome Sherrika Sanders, PhD to the podcast as she shares her inspirational journey and career path and her humanistic leadership philosophy.
Supply Chain Now Classic: Leading the Supply Chain Out Here: Colin Yankee with Tractor Supply Company
In this classic episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcome Colin Yankee, Executive Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer for Tractor Supply Company to the podcast.
Supply Chain Now Classic: “Caringly Ruthless”: A Supply Chain Leadership Master Class with Sandra MacQuillan
In this classic episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott and Greg welcome Supply Chain leader and legend Sandra MacQuillan, CSCO of Mondelez, to the show. Listen as Sandra leads a supply chain leadership master class, and also shares the top 10 things to do to become a successful supply chain leader. A must-listen!
The Supply Chain Buzz for December 20th with Scott Luton and Greg White
In this episode of the Supply Chain Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White reflect on the top stories and their favorite episodes from 2021. Happy Holidays and here’s to a successful 2022!
Talking about Transforming Trucking – Past, Present, and Future
Today’s business world is consumed with the potential of emerging technologies: digital transformation, automation, blockchain, and AI. And while not everyone is thrilled with the changes that technology is ushering in, there is little chance of slowing it down – let alone stopping it. Mario Pawlowski is the CEO of iTrucker, an online community…
Why Culture Comes First With BetterBookClub’s Arnie Malham
When it comes to launching businesses and spearheading great company culture, Arnie Malham does it wrong until he gets it right. And now, he’s sharing his hard-earned wisdom with co-hosts Enrique and Nuria on this episode of Logistics With Purpose. Dive into the professional journey that led Arnie to create BetterBookClub, get actionable advice for measuring…
Creative Ways of Finding Working Capital in Our New Reality with Dan Reeve from Esker and Vikas Shah from LSQ
Business leaders are being challenged to find funding and the financial wherewithal required to fuel their growth in ‘The New Abnormal.’ And while most discussions about the impact of a cash crunch focus on small and medium-sized businesses, larger enterprises are having to get creative as well. Decades’ old commercial lending practices are ripe for disruption…