In 2022, we saw more than our fair share of high profile strikes. There were the Canadian truckers and the South Korean truckers (who actually went on strike twice). we saw…
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Supply Chain Now Classic: Sustainably Winning Sound Customers for Life
Sweetwater sells musical instruments, live sound equipment, and recording equipment for every lever of user – people building multimillion dollar studios, clubs and churches that needs audio, etc. Because e-commerce is their primary sales channel, they have also built up an exceptional team of sales engineers that are trained to do everything from advise…
Supply Chain Now Classic: Four Ways to Succeed in Supply Chain with Stanley Black & Decker’s Dennis Flynn
It’s not easy being the new kid in town—but it’s great preparation for a career in supply chain, especially post-2020. Vice President of Global Logistics at Stanley Black & Decker Dennis Flynn knows this all too well, and he has put the adaptive skills he built throughout his itinerant childhood to good use over the past few years, adjusting to new logistics realities…
Clásico de Supply Chain Now en Español: “Siempre Busca Seguir Aprendiendo” con Gerardo Naranjo de DB Schenker
En este episodio clásico de Supply Chain Now en español, Enrique le da la bienvenida a Gerardo Naranjo al podcast. Escuche mientras Gerardo comparte sobre sus inspiraciones empresariales…
Supply Chain Now Classic: Education, Entrepreneurship & Equity: A Conversation With The Visiola Foundation’s Ladé Araba
There’s a new generation of female entrepreneurs making their way onto the global stage, and we have Ladé Araba to thank for it. As the co-founder of The Visiola Foundation, she’s helping African girls take the reins of their education and build careers in STEM. Join Scott and special co-host Matilda Arhin for this Supply Chain Now Classic episode as they chat with Ladé about her…
Supply Chain Now Classic: A Master Class (and a Master List) for Future-Proof Supply Chains
Throughout her career, Bonnie Fetch has worn her share of hats – including her current one as Vice President, Supply Chain at Cummins, Inc. Her depth and breadth of experience make her the perfect…
Challenging Supply Chain Norms in South Africa
Labor shortages are a challenge worldwide, often resulting from a disconnect between job openings and the skills available in un- or underemployed populations. In South Africa…
The Supply Chain Buzz for December 12th Featuring Abishek Gupta of UPS
World trade dynamics are changing at warp speed, ocean freight rates are plummeting and air cargo volumes are down … and we’ve got just the person to weigh in on it all…
2022 Procurement & Supply Chain News in Review
2022 was a wild year… The speed and complexity of the world seem to keep increasing. The news stories that made headlines this year seemed to defy prediction and logic…
What the Thriving Supply Chain Professional Needs to Succeed
What exactly does the thriving supply chain professional need to succeed? The past few years have been filled with challenges and uncertainties which are expected to impact all areas of the…
Raising the Bar on Value: How Sourcing Can Respond in Dynamic Markets
As disruptive events persist, buying organizations must ensure that pricing, supply, and capacity remain stable across the supply chain. This requires sourcing teams to drive greater…
The Now Generation: Spotlight on Michigan State University
The relationship between a graduate professor and their students is a special one. They learn from each other, facing new challenges with fresh solutions…