Interlife™. The Internet of Space. eSIM. MEID. No, these are not terms plucked from a science fiction novel. Instead, they’re the key concepts defining the future of security for the telecommunications supply chain. In this episode, host Kevin L. Jackson sits down with three technology pioneers, Dustin McIntire, Eric Adolphe, and Joshua Pendrick…
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The Supply Chain Buzz for October 18th Featuring Kevin L. Jackson and Ray Wang
In this episode of The Buzz, Supply Chain Now host Scott Luton is joined by Kevin L. Jackson, host of Digital Transformers, and Ray Wang, Principal Analyst and Founder at Constellation Research and author of the best-selling book, ‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World: Surviving and Thriving in a World of Digital Giants.’ His book examines the,,,
3 Ways to Deliver a Predictable Customer Experience in Uncertain Times with Nate Endicott from RateLinx
Back in the ‘old normal’ of two years ago, all a company needed to be strategic about their shipping was a BI solution and a few targeted metrics to focus on. That would carry them through the year. Now, however, everything is constantly in flux – from metrics to performance targets to the network itself…
How to Charter Ships and Break Down Silos Sustainably with The Home Depot’s Sarah Galica
While many organizations braced for impact over the last six quarters of supply chain disruption, The Home Depot grew their business by $34 billion. And if that’s not impressive enough – they did it all while advancing their reverse logistics capabilities and reducing their carbon footprint. On this episode, meet the supply chain expert at the center of it all…
Supply Chain is Boring Classic: Profiles in Supply Chain Leadership with Richard Sharpe
In this classic episode of Supply Chain is Boring, host Chris Barnes sits down for the first of a two-part interview with CEO of Competitive Insights, Richard Sharpe.
Shipping the Gift of Mobility: The Logistics of Pedals for Progress with Founder David Schweidenback
What do bikes and sewing machines have in common? They’re changing lives around the world thanks to Pedals for Progress and Sewing Peace, both the brainchild of David Schweidenback. He joins us this episode to tell the logistics tale of 4,800 bikes shipped to over 45 countries – and how it all started with a bike sitting next to a…
Key Takeaways from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2021 – EMEA
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Kelly Barner welcome back Mike Griswold with Gartner, as Mike shares his key takeaways from the EMEA Gartner Supply Chain Symposium.
Leading a High Speed, Low Drag Life with Eric Gates, USMC (Ret.)
Compressing any life’s journey into a single conversation is hard under normal circumstances and becomes much more difficult when the person has worn so many different ‘hats’ or uniforms. Each of those roles shapes who the person is, and the reason for making each choice is a wonderful way to learn more about them…
How to Find Your Supply Chain Superpower with Mattel’s Gladis Araujo
Are you ready for the Gladis effect? Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind chance to gain wisdom and critical insight from a supply chain veteran, lifelong learner and Barbie quality connoisseur. Gladis Araujo, VP of Global Quality, Safety and Regulatory for Mattel, Inc. joins host Scott Luton and special guest co-host Allison Krache Giddens to share her perspective on…
A Few Minutes With Industry Veteran Ken Ackerman
How did a Princeton and Harvard MBA Grad end up in Supply Chain? Listen as Chris interviews Ken Ackerman, founder and lead consultant of K.B. Ackerman Company, to learn about Ken’s long career in logistics and warehouse management, the inception of WERC (Warehouse Education and Research Council), and so much more.
Changing Lives Through Kindness: A Conversation with Ryan Grabill and Audra Weddle of Convoy of Hope
How does a non-profit organization working in over 95 countries have the foresight to plan for a disaster before it ever happens? In this episode, we sit down with Audra Weddle and Ryan Grabill of Convoy of Hope to talk about the logistics of disaster outreach. Join us as we discuss the effects of COVID-19 on the future of disaster relief…
Serial Entrepreneur and Innovative Logistics Problem Solver: Bernard Parks with TommyRun
There are an untold number of unsolved problems waiting for someone to notice them and develop a solution. But for the entrepreneur and the team that supports them, designing the solution is just the beginning of the journey. In order to achieve lasting success, they need to continue innovating, achieve scale…