XPO Logistics is one of the largest transportation and logistics companies in the world. Today they do business in 43 countries and have over a hundred thousand employees. They invest over half a billion dollars in technology annually, a commitment that has allowed them to build high performing, sophisticated supply chains.
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Supply Chain Now – Episode-476
Although companies have been trying to improve their demand forecasting and planning for years, it is still an inexact science. A better approach is now emerging – one that does not try to look into the future, but instead uses technology to connect demand and inventory in real time.
Supply Chain Now – Episode-480
Jim gets the conversation started by sharing his perspective on AIAG’s successful shift to virtual events, and then provides some insight into the specific challenges facing automotive OEM’s today. Topping that list are switching production lines to manufacture PPE and trying to improve their visibility with tier 2 and 3 suppliers (and beyond) to mitigate future supply chain uncertainty and disruption.
Supply Chain Now – Episode-491
How did one of the most successful supply chain technology companies get started? In this episode of Supply Chain is Boring, powered by Supply Chain Now, host Chris Barnes sits down with industry veteran Duncan Klett to learn about his career and why he started Kinaxis.
Supply Chain Now – Episode-494
A company’s talent is their greatest resource in good times and in challenging times. Experienced, hardworking people are hard to find and keep, and the more nuanced the role, the larger the challenge to fill it. Specialist recruiters in areas such as supply chain and logistics are skilled at matching the right person and the right role so that everyone wins.
Veteran Voices – Episode-24
In this episode, Scott W. Luton (and special guest host) Chris Barnes interview a longtime friend and Vietnam Veteran, Mike Roman. Mike takes us through his early days and through his time in Vietnam. He also shares some of this challenging experiences here in the U.S. after he returned from his tours in Vietnam.
Veteran Voices – Episode-25
In this episode of Veteran Voices, host Scott W. Luton talks with Dan Reeve from Esker, a veteran of the British Army and the Wisconsin National Guard. At the age of 4, Dan had a strong desire to serve in the military.
Supply Chain Now – Episode-544
One of the very strange things about 2020 was that while many businesses were struggling, especially small, localized businesses, many logistics and supply chain companies were experiencing tremendous growth because of changes in consumer patterns and the elevated needs of the healthcare industry.
Supply Chain is Boring – Episode-18
Bruce Welty has been a pioneer and visionary in automating warehouses since before the Internet. He has built, bought and sold some of the industry’s most innovative companies.
Veteran Voices – Episode-26
In this episode of Veteran Voices, host Scott W. Luton gets to know U.S. Army combat veteran Adebayo Adeleke – – and learns about his journey from Southwest Nigeria to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Okinawa, Japan & beyond.
Supply Chain Now – Episode-498
Excelling as a female executive in a male-dominated area like supply chain is no small feat, but Cyndi Lago, Vice President and leader of Supply Chain for Capgemini, proves that it is absolutely possible with the right mindset and work ethic. In fact, she is quick to point out that the greatest obstacle most professionals face is their own limited perception of what they can achieve.
Supply Chain Now – Episode-502
In this special Veterans Day replay of the recent Veteran Voices podcast episode, Scott welcomes Rear Admiral Casey W. Coane, U.S. Navy (Retired) to the podcast. Admiral Coane served as a Navy pilot and senior officer for thirty-four years. He now serves as a member of Mission: Readiness since 2010 and is currently a Board Member on the Council for a Strong America.