Did the military invent logistics? For Lt. Gen Leslie C. Smith, who now serves as the W.E. Carter Jr. Leadership Chair for the Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University, there’s no question of the impact his military experience made in terms of the depth of knowledge and practical experience he brings to educating the next generation of supply chain leaders…
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Harness Supply Chain Data to Drive Better First-Mile Performance
Today’s supply chain professional may be hungry for information but still drowning in data, never confident in how trustworthy some sources might be versus others. Pursuing supply chain transparency means expanding connections and communication across a global network of suppliers and logistics service providers, but only if you have the means to harmonize and…
Adapt or Die: Your Survival Guide to Modern Warehouse Automation
If you sell physical products, warehousing and shipping costs can make or break your business. But most companies treat order fulfillment as an afterthought, running toward a future in which they won’t be able to compete with marketplace giants. Scott Luton with Supply Chain Now will sit down with Jeremy Bodenhamer, CEO of ShipHawk, the leading provider…
Practical Strategies for Adapting to Demand and Supply Uncertainty, A Conversation with Daniel Harms and David Barton
As the repercussions of COVID are still echoing through supply chains around the world, how can businesses adapt to the new reality of constant uncertainty? Optimas Solutions, a major parts distributor and manufacturer, has seen both supply and demand reliability turned upside down. In this session, we’ll have a candid discussion with Optimas’ President of…
The Supply Chain Buzz for January 31st featuring Mark Holmes with InterSystems
As supply chain disruptions continue to challenge global commerce, new strategies are popping up around the globe, including a shift to air cargo and the rise of the professional stock hunter. Join Scott and special guest host Kim Winters of Logistics Executive Group as they discuss the headlines of the day, the promise of a smart data fabric architecture…
Analysis of the U.S. Bank 2021 Q4 Freight Payment Index Featuring Bobby Holland with U.S. Bank and Lee Klaskow with Bloomberg Intelligence
Another quarter is upon us, and with it, a whole new view on freight spend thanks to the U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index. Join Scott and Greg as they sit down with U.S. Bank’s Bobby Holland and Lee Klaskow of Bloomberg Intelligence to review national and regional trends by spend, growth, shipping volume, and more. From Southeast port congestion to Midwestern…
How to Package a Plane With The Museum of Flight’s Matthew Burchette
From project manager to senior curator, Matthew Burchette has handled his share of career pivots in the museum world. So when COVID struck, he was more than ready to galvanize donors, distribute hand sanitizers and take on new logistical challenges at The Museum of Flight. Join Enrique and special guest host Pedro Serafin as they chat with Matthew about…
TECHquila Sunrise Classic: Stop Talking – ACT. Building Sustainable Logistics Initiatives
You’ve heard of cargo ships. But what about cargo … bikes? When it comes to emissions-free logistics and last-mile delivery, DB Schenker is clearing the path to sustainability with repurposed sea containers, electric vehicles, and other innovative forms of transport. In this classic TECHquila Sunrise episode, Greg chats with Chief Commercial Officer Peter Stangeland about…
No el Típico Negocio Familiar: Luis Felipe Zamora con Multimodal Operador Logístico
En este episodio de Supply Chain Now en español, el presentador Enrique Alvarez nos presenta a Luis Felipe Zamora con Multimodal Operador Logístico. Escuche cómo Luis comparte los obstáculos que superó, sus comienzos como “asistente” no remunerado de su padre, oficial de aduanas, hasta convertirse él mismo en un agente de aduanas de exportación…
Bringing the Supply Chain to Schools with the ASG Hope Foundation’s Terri Seese
High school students know a thing or two about their phones – but what do they know about all the moving parts that come together to make and deliver those same devices? Quite a bit thanks to people like Terri Seese, founder and CEO of Alliance Solution Group. Through the ASG Hope Foundation, a non-profit she launched, Terri helps students in grades K-12…
Last Mile Food Rescue: Leadership, Logistics, and a Noble Mission with Eileen Budo
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton and special guest host Ray Attiyah welcome Eileen Budo with Last Mile Food Rescue to the show. Listen as Eileen shares about her career journey from the Air Force to manufacturing, and to her role at Last Mile Food Delivery, and so much more.
Persevera y Mantente Bien Informado: la Trayectoria Emprendedora de Diego Soliveres en Timpers
En este episodio de Supply Chain Now en español, escuche a los presentadores Enrique Álvarez y Nuria Sierra dando la bienvenida al programa a Diego Solivares, el Director de Comunicación/Diseñador de Timpers. Diego comparte sus antecedentes, los desafíos de la primera infancia y el camino hacia el emprendimiento, así como sus sugerencias y…