What’s holding your organization’s supply chain back? Whatever it’s labor shortages, inventory planning challenges or beyond, you don’t need a $100M data cleanse to move forward. Which begs the question: what if supply chain solutions were more like apps? Now’s the time to explore simpler solutions that help you act on the information you already have to stay…
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Supply Chain Basics Every Businessperson Needs to Know
As a Supply Chain Technology industry advisory and the Host of TEKTOK, Karin is often asked to provide an overview of supply chain basics for executive leadership teams, new hires, and interested investors. Clearly, each of these audiences has very different points of view but they all seek to understand and be more engaged on a variety of supply chain topics…
Why Time to Value Matters with Supply Chain Transformation
GAINSystems Co-Founder Bill Benton is setting big targets—and helping customers hit them. As companies clamor for more digital transformation — yet struggle for years to see any ROI — Bill’s team is taking a discovery-based approach to help customers speed time-to-value across three, six and twelve month targets. Lucky for us, he’s also sitting down with Karin…
Supply Shortages and How Leaders are Responding
We are discussing Supply Chain Shortages and the opportunity to COPY strategies from market leaders. That’s right! We want you to learn from the best. After all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Supply chain shortages combined with record inflation (above 7.5% in the past year, a 40 year high) are sending prices skyrocketing in some markets. So, what’s the impact…
Customer Experience You Can Measure: Sizing Up the World of Returns With MySize’s Tal Weber
Whether you’re getting ready to paint a room in your home or order a new suit, measurements are usually a huge pain. And getting them wrong leads to disappointment, delays … and the dreaded return. Plus, the problem isn’t just for consumers–imagine the hassle and expense of incorrect pallet sizes making an international journey. But before you pinch your…
How to School the Supply Chain with Georgia Southern’s Lt. Gen Leslie C Smith and Gerard Burke
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…
Can Supply Chain Change South Africa—and the World? A Conversation with MJ Schoemaker of SAPICS
Get bored easily? Want to work with the latest technologies? Then supply chain could be the profession for you. It certainly has been for MJ Schoemaker, President of the Board of Directors of SAPICS. Join Scott and special guest cohost Jenny Froome as they chat with MJ about her career trajectory, what makes the South African supply chain stand out, the silver lining of…
The Supply Chain Buzz for February 7th with Kelly Barner and Greg White
This week’s Buzz is on, with cohosts Kelly and Greg tackling the hottest topics of the moment. What’s happening with trucker drivers in Canada, and what impact will it have on the supply chain? What’s the Rooney Rule, and is it helping or hurting diversity initiatives? Are companies staying true to their ESG commitments? Listen to the episode to hear what…
Growing Supply Chain Leaders by Design: In Conversation With Lexmark’s Tonya Jackson
Recently recognized as a Notable Women in Supply Chain and Logistics by Inbound Logistics, Lexmark’s Tonya Jackson is leading the way in driving healthy tension between supply chain and R&D, introducing design thinking to the innovation process—and helping grow tomorrow’s supply chain leaders, today. Join Scott as he chats with Tonya on her vision for…
How to Live in Data Harmony With Gartner’s Mike Griswold
“What’s the best approach to introducing new technology to the supply chain?” “Why are there 50 Valentine’s Day card options at the store but I still can’t get staple items like bread and juice?” Do you ever wish you could sit down with a research expert and get answers to your most pressing supply chain questions? Well, you’re in luck, because on this episode…
Supply Chain Real Estate 2022 Outlook featuring Melinda McLaughlin and Ben O’Neil with Prologis
Ecommerce is booming, and it’s taking up major space in the process—to the tune of 80 million square feet. If you’re in the supply chain real estate game, now’s the time to act fast, and with conviction, according to Melinda McLaughlin and Benjamin O’Neil from Prologis. Join Scott and special cohost Zack Rutland as they chat with Melinda and Ben about current trends…
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…