Between unpredictable disruptions, a lack of visibility and a whole slew of shortages, it can be pretty tough to deliver a positive customer experience these days. But don’t be discouraged: Dan Reeve, Director of Sales at Esker, and Chad Molen, Service Delivery Manager at NIMBL, have joined co-hosts Scott and Allison to break down what companies need…
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How to Liberate Your Front Line With Ray Attiyah
Why struggle to recruit employees when you can be a talent magnet? It takes a fearless approach – one that author Ray Attiyah has pretty much perfected. Having started, acquired or invested in 16+ businesses since 1996, he’s the author of the best-selling Run Improve Grow: Your Roadmap from Firefighting to Bold Business Growth. He’s also our latest guest, joining…
The Supply Chain of 2022 and Beyond: Building Resiliency and Agility
Could supply chain design have saved us from some of the logistical headaches of 2021? And in a world of constant variability, are there really any “safe assumptions” left to guide supply chain planning? It’s time for a reset – and in this episode, we’re bringing you the perfect pair of vision and insight with Lora Cecere, Founder of Supply Chain Insights, and Dr. Madhav Durbha…
This Week in Business History for November 29th: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About the History of Video Games
In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton explores one of his son Ben’s favorite topics: Video Games. Scott looks at several aspects related to the history of the video game industry, including several items and developments that will surprise you. So if you love all things Nintendo to Playstation to Xbox – – or even PONG – – join us for…
The Supply Chain Buzz for November 22nd with Scott Luton, Karin Bursa, and Billy Taylor
In this episode of the Supply Chain BUzz on Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton, Karin Bursa, and Billy Taylor tackle the top news in supply chain this week and share their key takeaways and unique perspectives.
Key Takeaways from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo – Americas
Mike Griswold is the Vice President of Research at Gartner, specializing in retail with a particular focus on forecasting and replenishment. He is responsible for Gartner’s annual Top 25 Supply Chain ranking and joins Supply Chain Now on a monthly basis to discuss the latest in retail supply chains from an analyst’s perspective…
Modernizing eCommerce Fulfillment Operations: James Malley with Paccurate and Jerry Spence with Crate & Barrel
All effective distribution centers are hubs of high-stakes activity, and that has been even more true with the rise of eCommerce and increased supply chain disruption. For mature companies, however, it is not enough to merely manage the madness – they also want to optimize their costs and ensure that targets such as increasing sustainability or reducing waste are not forgotten…
This Week in Business History for November 22nd: Talking Turkey- The Business of Thanksgiving
In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner revels in the business side of Thanksgiving – from turkeys riding on trains to the cost of filling a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon, to why the Friday after is the busiest day of the year for plumbers, listeners will learn about the inventions, innovations, and investments associated with the most…
Empowering & Investing In the Veteran Community: Monica Fullerton with Spouse-ly
The military spouse unemployment rate has been at 24% for nearly a decade – but Monica Fullerton is on a mission to change all that. On this episode of Veteran Voices, host Scott Luton chats with Monica about Spouse-ly, a marketplace of goods and services she founded to create more flexible career opportunities for military spouses. A cross between…
The Supply Chain Buzz for November 15th Featuring Richard Hummel with NETSCOUT
It’s a Digital Transformers takeover of the Supply Chain Buzz for November 15 – and with good reason! According to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, DDoS attacks have increased by 24% in the past year, while smart DDoS attacks increased by 31%. That’s a big problem for supply chains big and small, particularly as digital transformation efforts…
Why the Future of Supply Chain Is Diverse With Darcy MacClaren and Jenny Patzlaff
Did you know that in the transportation, logistics and infrastructure industry, women are hired 40% of the time for entry level positions – but only 16% for management, VP and C-suite roles? Diversity in the supply chain industry is changing – but not quickly enough. Luckily, leaders like SAP’s Darcy MacClaren and Jenny Patzlaff of the…
Building a More Equitable Workplace and Getting Right Within With Minda Harts
Minda Harts has always been a fighter. These days, she’s fighting for equity in the workplace, particularly on behalf of Black and Brown women. Her invaluable insights are tools for everyone to improve how they show up to work in 2021 – whether that’s through being a better colleague, manager, ally, you name it. Luckily, you can get some of those insights…