What makes a supply chain sustainable … and how do you measure it? In this episode, Scott and Greg dive into that very question with the help of IBM’s Rajesh Ray and SAP’s Mark Averskog. Tune in to learn more about how IBM and SAP are extending their 50-year partnership to help companies practice responsible sourcing…
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Tapping Into The Winning Link with Billy Ray Taylor
You have a great product. You have top-notch talent. You have a process that’s been carefully mapped out. So, what’s missing? Join us to hear from executive speaker and leadership authority Billy Ray Taylor. In his groundbreaking guide, The Winning Link, Bill Ray Taylor outlines a proven process to define, align, and execute strategy…
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…
TEKTOK Crossover: Do You Need a Supply Chain Digital Twin?
Digital Twins have moved from a nice to have, to a must have mandate. The pandemic exposed weaknesses in our global supply chains – gaps or more accurately fragility in our supply chains at a time when we need significant agility and greater resiliency. As Supply Chain Movers & Shakers, you are working hard to help your companies gain greater…
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…
3 Ways to Stay Afloat Through the Supply Chain Crisis: A Distributor’s Story
The ongoing supply chain crisis is testing distributors and wholesalers like never before. Unpredictable lead times, spiraling transportation and inventory costs, and global shortages of key commodities are putting incredible strain on margins that are already very thin…
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…
Sustainability: The Future of Freight Emission Visibility and Reduction
Everyone in the supply chain wants to be more sustainable, but it can be hard to know where to start and which actions will really move the needle. Redwood Logistics recently announced a sustainability partnership with Cloverly that will bring together flexible access to data powered by the logistics integration platform RedwoodConnect and instant…
Do You Need a Supply Chain Digital Twin?
Digital Twins have moved from a nice to have, to a must have mandate. The pandemic exposed weaknesses in our global supply chains – gaps or more accurately fragility in our supply chains at a time when we need significant agility and greater resiliency. As Supply Chain Movers & Shakers, you are working hard to help your companies gain greater…
Supply Chain Back to School with Mike Griswold of Gartner
Mike Griswold is the Vice President of Research at Gartner, specializing in retail with a particular focus on forecasting and replenishment. He is responsible for Gartner’s annual Top 25 Supply Chain ranking and joins Supply Chain Now on a monthly basis to discuss the latest in retail supply chains from an analyst’s perspective…