This may be the Buzz for September 12, but Scott, Greg and guest Sebastian Bleser, VP of Supply Chain Excellence at Seven Senders, already have their eyes on Peak Season 2022. Join the trio as they review top headlines on how the logistics world and retailers can prepare for peak. Plus, hear from Scott and Greg on the impending rail strike…
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How A Buy-Sell Solution Can Operationalize Supply Chain Resilience To Create Value
The ability to rapidly respond to disruptive events in a sustainable manner is a critical capability for most enterprises. The key is to minimize the impact on cost and quality. How can supply chain leaders operationalize supply chain resilience to create value in the supply chain? The answer: They must have total visibility into inventory, order…
Key Elements to a Successful WMS Lifecycle
Every warehouse used for storage, manufacturing, distribution, and order fulfillment are central points in the supply chain that require continuous improvement and proper staffing to sustain and grow market share. Operations professionals need to constantly evaluate essential functions such as channels of communication…
The Supply Chain Buzz for August 29th with Demand Driven Technologies CEO Erik Bush
The electric vehicle (EV) market needs batteries, manufacturing companies need access to robotic solutions, and everyone needs a clearer demand signal. Sounds like a job for the Buzz! In this week’s episode, Scott and Greg are joined by Demand Driven Technologies CEO Erik Bush to explore new challenges and opportunities in the automotive supply chain and…
The Supply Chain Buzz for August 22nd with Scott Luton and Greg White
Fan-favorite retailers like Sally Beauty and Ben & Jerry’s are ramping up their investments in inventory management and responsible sourcing while inflation is driving strikes overseas, and transportation has a rough road ahead without the help of automation. Here to make sense of it all are Scott and Greg in this week’s Supply Chain Buzz…
Why Supply Chain Visibility Is Not Enough with Infor’s Monica Truelsch
In 2022, visibility is so much more than “Where’s my stuff?” Join Scott and Karin as they discuss the rise of multi-enterprise supply chain business networks with Infor’s Monica Truelsch. You’ll get Monica’s nuanced perspective on visibility as a combination of insights related to supplier capability, network capacity and financial viability…
Vine Line Logistics Talks Collaborative TMS & Fast-Track Growth with Turvo
Vine Line logistics got its start in 2008 moving produce from the west coast to the Midwest. As customers asked for more, they continued saying, “Yes, we can.” That started them on a digital transformation journey that brought them into a meaningful relationship with Turvo…
Edge Computing Security in Manufacturing Featuring Theresa Lanowitz with AT&T Business
Who’s leading the way on edge computing? The answer might surprise you (it’s manufacturing). In this episode, AT&T Head of Evangelism Theresa Lanowitz joins Kevin L. Jackson to discuss how the manufacturing industry is embracing edge computing, and what that means for both their operational models and cybersecurity practices moving forward…
The Supply Chain Buzz for August 15th: Digital Transformers Edition
You’ve heard of SaaS, but what about SCaaS? Are we headed toward a future filled with outsourced supply chains? There’s one way to find out: the Supply Chain Buzz: Digital Transformers edition! Tune in as Scott, Greg and Kevin L. Jackson peer into the digital future to discuss how collaborative relationships will determine the success of digitally…
Working Capital Strategies in a World of Supply Chain Disruptions
In 2022, most supply chain leaders are primarily focused on improving working capital as a way to combat inflation. Inventory positions are increasing as purchases are now cheaper than they will be 6 months from now… at least in theory. This perception and the actions it drives are putting further strain on an already overly taxed supply chain…
Sustainability and Profitability: The Ripple Effect of Shipping Less Air
Parcel shipping is at the heart of e-commerce operations. Despite this, many shippers don’t realize that small changes to their cartons or packing can yield dramatic cost savings and SCOPE-3 emissions reduction. In this webinar, we’ll explore the compounding effect of using the right size cartons, and optimizing how they’re packed…
The Supply Chain Buzz for August 8 with UPS Supply Chain Solutions’ Keith Andrey
Moving product is a big task in an even bigger world. Join Scott and Greg for the latest episode of The Supply Chain Buzz to take a closer look at the challenges and opportunities attached to freight forwarding with Keith Andrey, President of U.S. Freight Forwarding at UPS Supply Chain Solutions. Find out…