In this interview, Stock speaks with James L. Heskett. Heskett is the Baker Foundation Professor Emeritus at Harvard University and holds an MBA and PhD from Stanford University. Heskett is the co-author of seven books and the sole author of an eighth, with some of his most important work being about the connection between the adaptability of corporate culture…
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Refillable v. Recyclable: The EPA Takes on Domestic Production
Corporate sustainability initiatives are critical to the health of our planet – but the distance between objectives and regulated execution on a detailed level can sometimes be very broad. Case in point: Worthington Industries, the last U.S. based manufacturer of lightweight recyclable cylinders for transporting refrigerants…
Is Demand Planning Software the Answer to Increasing Employee Retention?
The current labor shortage is disrupting the flow of goods up and down in global supply chains. Employees are a business owner’s most valuable resource. So how can smart software bridge the gap and enable businesses to provide their teams with tools to reduce burnout, provide work-life balance, and attract new talent? Join supply chain…
Regional Parcel Carriers — Expand Your Carrier Network Beyond the Big 2
Have you added carrier diversification to your freight strategy yet? With so many new players and economic changes on the horizon, it just might be time. To answer all your burning questions about diversifying, Scott and Greg sat down with RateLinx’s Shannon Vaillancourt and Nate Endicott. Tune in to hear their expert take on overcoming common…
Lessons in Logistics and Leadership with American Eagle Outfitters’ Shekar Natarajan
From a DVD resume to leading some of the world’s most complex supply chains, American Eagle Outfitters Executive Vice President Shekar Natarajan has seen and done it all. And now, he’s sharing his wisdom with Scott and Enrique (and you). Tune in to hear Shekar’s inspiring story, his thoughts on the importance of culture, competitive…
Creating a Beautiful Future for Strategic Supply Chains with Roberto Canevari with The Estee Lauder Companies
Some people view the constant evolution of supply chains as disruption, others see it as “reinvention.” And the more global the supply ecosystem is, the more invention – or innovation – is possible. Roberto Canevari is the Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain with the Estée Lauder Companies. His prior experience includes rules at Unilever…
Heavy Traffic and Human Trafficking at the U.S. Border
If you joined Supply Chain Now for the 2022 Supply Chain and Procurement Awards, you know that we partnered with Hope for Justice, a global non-profit dedicated to ending human trafficking and modern slavery, as our philanthropy partner. This is a cause that supply chain and procurement professionals can do more than support; we can play…
The Supply Chain Buzz for July 11th with Silvia Judy of JAS Worldwide
Another week, another Buzz with Scott and Greg! In this week’s episode, the fearless duo welcomes Silvia Judy, President of The Customs, Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association of Charleston, SC for an update on Southeastern port activity and labor negotiations in Germany. Plus, get Scott and Greg’s take on the relationship between nearshoring…
Ask Mike Griswold Anything!
Ever wish you had your own on-call expert for all things supply chain? Well, this is your chance! In this episode, Mike Griswold of Gartner answers your questions on all of today’s pressing headlines. From the grocery sector meeting the moment with new technologies to the promise of blockchain, the expectations of ESG and the need to vet suppliers, Mike covers it…
Supply Chain Trends to Watch Featuring Tonya Jackson with Lexmark
The key to resilience is purposeful risk taking. During the pandemic, supply chain leaders had plenty of opportunities to take calculated risks… and then watch how they played out. Tonya Jackson is the Senior Vice President and Chief Product Delivery Officer at Lexmark, and she has been recognized as a Notable Woman in Supply Chain…
Thinking About Strategy and Relationships with Dr. James L. Heskett, Part 2
In this interview, Stock speaks with James L. Heskett. Heskett is the Baker Foundation Professor Emeritus at Harvard University and holds an MBA and PhD from Stanford University. Heskett is the co-author of seven books and the sole author of an eighth, with some of his most important work being about the connection between the adaptability of corporate culture…
American Supply Chain Revolution
It would be easy to think of supply chains as a purely modern phenomenon. We think about Global logistics networks that leverage digital platforms using AI and predictive analytics and provide real time monitoring of package locations and conditions. It is absolutely amazing what is possible today – despite the challenges that persist…