Is the WTO Jeopardizing Innovation by Failing to Protect IP?

The innovation we saw play out in the development of multiple COVID-19 vaccines was evidence of the power of modern medicine when combined with the determination of the human spirit. Global collaboration plus investment plus information sharing compressed the time from start to finish from 10-15 years to just one year…

The Business Buzz for June 3rd, 2022 with Scott W. Luton

In this installment of The Business Buzz on SCN, host Scott W. Luton shares a variety of observations & stories from across the business world – – including many from one of his favorite industries: the manufacturing sector. Scott also touches on a variety of other items, including Pride Month and Juneteenth.

Losing the Plot: Social Mission v. Business Fundamentals

ESG – or environmental, social, and governance – programs are high visibility opportunities for companies to grab headlines, earn goodwill and brand loyalty from consumers, and hopefully make the world a better place. But if not pursued strategically, they can also be a company’s downfall. In this week’s Dial P audio podcast, Kelly Barner shares the lessons…

TEKTOK Classic: Industry Titan Art Mesher Unabashedly Unleashed

How often do you get the chance to hear from someone who founded not just a company but an entire industry framework? Well, the opportunity has arrived. In this classic TEKTOK episode, Scott and Karin sat down with Art Mesher, author of the “Three V’s” – visibility, velocity and variability – and member of the Supply Chain Hall of Fame (2016) to revisit how his…

How to Get C-suite Level Attention Past “What is this Compliance Problem?”

Trade compliance can easily be overlooked by the C-suite – especially given the number of competing priorities and supply chain challenges companies must navigate. At the same time, compliance can be a key component in creating resilience when faced with disruptions in cross-border trade. In a recent Supply Chain Now livestream, Scott Luton and Greg White…