With all the discussion around the current state of global supply chains, one question that gets asked too many times these days is: “How will my company manage during this incessant supply chain crisis?” Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Greg White as they welcome Ron Lee, Chief Product and Technology Officer…
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There’s a Better Way: Procure to Pay in the New Abnormal
With over 60,000 product offerings and 8 ecommerce shopping sites, OnlineStores.com’s vast portfolio required complete access to freight and shipment data to reduce transportation costs and maximize resource effectiveness. Hear from John Gilkey, Chief Operating Officer at OnlineStores.com, on how they leverage RateLinx to…
Why Choose Between Reducing Risk or Optimizing Costs?
As supply chain chaos continues, one of the most difficult challenges for suppliers & manufacturers is identifying strategic sourcing opportunities and across multiple facilities. In addition, organizations have relied on excess inventory as an insurance policy at the expense of opportunities to balance working capital. What if you no longer…
The Resurgence and Economic Impact of Supplier Diversity Programs in America Featuring Ken Yearwood with McKinsey
Supplier diversity is not a new corporate initiative. In 1968, General Motors started what is generally recognized as one of the first supplier diversity programs in America. The death of George Floyd in 2020 raised awareness of supplier diversity programs in the C-suite. Widespread demonstrations and public outcry drove renewed corporate interest and activism…
Conceptually Counterintuitive Competing Priorities: Working in Retail with Marie Hurst
Some industries think they have it tough – and then there is retail. From constantly shifting consumer demand and intense competition to razor thin margins and a huge workforce, succeeding as a retail executive requires courage and conviction. Scott Luton recently spoke with Marie Hurst, Vice President of Operations and Logistics with Bunzl Retail Services, a division…
TEKTOK Classic: Blockchain Basics & 10 Things You Need to Know Now
BLOCKCHAIN could have a transformative impact across supply chains in the coming years. Are you ready? In this classic TEKTOK episode, listen in as Karin covers BLOCKCHAIN BASICS with guest, Kevin L. Jackson. They’ll cover the 10 things you need to know now as you prepare to harness blockchain technology to…
Why Fast Data Integration is Crucial for Supply Chain Resilience
Data is the raw material that makes effective operations possible and determines the growth trajectory a company will follow. That said, the challenges of managing that data are significant – starting with where the data is stored and how it is accessed. If that data remains segmented, it will be impossible to get a full, clear picture of the business. Supply Chain Now’s…
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…
What’s Disrupting the 2021 Holiday Season? Featuring Dr. Glenn Richey, Auburn University Harbert College of Business
As we are heading into the 2021 holiday season, we are still living in a world full of supply chain disruptions. Earlier this week, we hit a new record. Between Long Beach and Los Angeles, there were more than 100 ships carrying over half a million shipping containers stuck off the coast of Southern California. It’s clear the pandemic created a cascading disruption…
Taking Control in a Disrupted World Featuring Ben Cubitt with Transplace
With capacity constraints, material shortages, driver shortages and numerous other disruptions impacting supply chains, the 2021 Holiday season is preparing for impact. Supply chain leaders are struggling to provide great customer service while containing costs and mitigating risks. Is it time to throw out your old playbook? Are there new…
BLOCKCHAIN BASICS: 10 Things You Need to Know Now
BLOCKCHAIN could have a transformative impact across supply chains in the coming years. Are you ready? In this episode of TEKTOK on Supply Chain Now, listen in as Karin covers BLOCKCHAIN BASICS with guest, Kevin L. Jackson. They’ll cover the 10 things you need to know now as you prepare to harness blockchain technology to…
This Week in Business History for October 4th: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Ray Kroc
In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton dives into the Ray Kroc story. Most folks know the role that Kroc had in building the global McDonald’s brand. However, Scott finds a few twists about “the founder” that you may not know, such as: what world-famous business person did Ray Kroc meet while training for…