James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply…
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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…
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…
Your Most Critical Supply Chain Resource is Your People. Are You Doing Enough to Support Them?
While everyone’s clamoring for more data, AI and ML to transform their supply chains, Verusen CEO Paul Noble and VP of Product Strategy and Go-to-Market Christine Barnhart are taking a different approach. How can you leverage technology to strengthen your supply chain without first clearly defining what challenges it will solve—and what business processes…
The Supply Chain Buzz for January 24th featuring Dr. Kendra Taylor and Jenny Froome
Imagine this: you visit the grocery store for some milk. Before purchasing, you scan a QR code to review the ethical standards of the supply chain that created and delivered it. This is just one of the ways new technologies promise to help bring buyer awareness to pressing global issues like human trafficking as they permeate the global supply chain. Tune in for this…
Take-Aways from the 2022 NRF ‘Big Show’ with Tony Sciarrotta
Large conferences may feel like a thing of the past, but some of the most popular events are actually starting to make a comeback. And while the attendance numbers aren’t at the same level as they were before the pandemic, so many new innovations have been put into use over the last 2 years that there is more to absorb than ever…
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
Did you know that there are nearly 20-40 million victims of modern slavery right this very moment? And that human trafficking is a $150 BILLION industry in the USA alone? In this special episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton discusses the travesties of modern slavery and human trafficking and shares 3 things you may not know about modern slavery…
What’s Worse: Bad News about your Supply Chain or Uncertainty about your Supply Chain?
There seems to be no end to bad news about the global supply chain these days. A wave of interest in supply chain visibility solutions is sweeping the market as a result. But does simply adding real-time transportation visibility address the complex delays and widespread uncertainty pervasive in global supply chain operations today? Listen in as Monica Truelsch and…
Delivering Resilience by the Truckload: Moving Forward With FedEx Supply Chain President & CEO Scott Temple
Scott Temple, president & CEO of FedEx Supply Chain, never planned on getting into supply chain — a testament to the flexibility of both the liberal arts degree and the modern career path. In this episode, join Scott L. and Greg W. as they talk with Scott about the journey to leadership, the importance of people to any resilient supply chain, the future of automation…
The Supply Chain Buzz for January 17th with Scott, Greg, and Kevin- Digital Transformers Edition
Fair warning: you will not leave this episode the same as you started. Tune in to the Supply Chain Buzz for January 17 and be prepared for loads of inspiration. First off, co-hosts Scott and Greg welcome Kevin L. Jackson for a Digital Transformers Takeover of the Buzz. The trio starts with some reflections on the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. before turning their attention…