In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott W. Luton chats with leadership dynamo Crystal Davis, the CEO and founder of The Lean Coach, Inc (TLC). Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Crystal shares intriguing perspective on her journey: from graduating with an Industrial Engineering degree from Mississippi State to working with a wide variety of companies across sectors to develop cultures that win.
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Supply Chain Now – Episode-452
“Years later above Sam Walton’s desk at Walmart headquarters, you could find a JC Penney quote [above his desk] that read, “Serve the public to its ultimate satisfaction.”
-Scott Luton, Host, This Week in Business History
The ‘This Week in Business History’ Series on Supply Chain Now shares some of the most relevant business and global supply chain events from years past. It will shine a light on some of the most significant leaders, companies, innovations, and even lessons learned from our collective business history. This week focuses on JC Penney, Karsten Solheim, and more.
Supply Chain Now – Episode-473
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.
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.