Recessions are more common than most people realize. We have had 12 recessions in the last 75 years and 4 in the last 30. Some were caused by wars, and others by tech and housing bubbles, but they each left their mark on the American people and businesses. What everyone wants to know today is whether another recession is on the horizon…
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Conceptually Counterintuitive Competing Priorities: Working in Retail with Marie Hurst
Some industries think they have it tough – and then there is retail. From constantly shifting consumer demand and intense competition to razor thin margins and a huge workforce, succeeding as a retail executive requires courage and conviction. Scott Luton recently spoke with Marie Hurst, Vice President of Operations and Logistics with Bunzl Retail Services, a division…
Rising to the Occasion and Supporting Ukraine With the Founders of Procure4Peace
If you’re a supply chain professional interested in supporting Ukrainians as the Russia-Ukraine war continues, you don’t want to miss this episode with Procure 4 Peace founders Antti Suorsa, Sammeli Sammalkorpi and Volodymyr Vorobey. Join Enrique and Maureen as they chat with these dynamic change-makers about the journey that led them to procurement and how…
Writing the Adaptable Playbook for Effective Leadership with GE Appliances’ Marcia Brey
The lifelong adventure of solving problems. Re-imagining #customer service. Leading in a time of crisis. Uplifting communities. Any one of these elements would make for an exciting career — and GE Appliances VP of Distribution Marcia Brey has experienced them all. Join Scott and Enrique as they follow Marcia’s journey from her grandfather’s mentorship…
TEKTOK Crossover: Framing Your Business Case for Digital Supply Chain Investments
This crossover episode of TEKTOK on Supply Chain Now will help you Frame Your Business Case for Digital Supply Chain Investments. The reality is that estimating potential ROI from deploying a new Digital Supply Chain Solution can be difficult. The number one reason why ROI is difficult to predict might surprise you. Listen in to understand the best Key Performance Indicators as well as proven…
The Supply Chain Buzz for May 16th – Digital Transformers Edition
Is the term supply “chain” holding us back? Find out when you join Scott, Greg, Kevin L. Jackson and special guest Kim Winter of Logistics Executive Group for a Digital Transformers Takeover of The Supply Chain Buzz. Tune in as they discuss talent shortages, why cost is not the ultimate risk, the rise of the digital supply network and more.
Hunting for the True Source of the Baby Formula Shortage
In this week’s Dial P audio podcast, Kelly Barner makes a thorough and data-driven examination of the current baby formula shortage. Although the earliest news coverage started in January of 2022, we actually have to go back to September of 2019 to fully understand the source of the crisis parents are facing today. From out of stock rates that have been increasing…
2022 Supply Chain and Procurement Awards
The 2022 Supply Chain and Procurement Awards, sponsored by Coupa and presented by Supply Chain Now, Art of Procurement, and Buyers Meeting Point, were held on May 18, 2022, and celebrated the best in all things in global supply chain and procurement. If you missed the live awards, check out today’s special podcast replay. Listen as hosts…
Framing Your Business Case for Digital Supply Chain Investments
This episode of TEKTOK will help you Frame Your Business Case for Digital Supply Chain Investments. The reality is that estimating potential ROI from deploying a new Digital Supply Chain Solution can be difficult. The number one reason why ROI is difficult to predict might surprise you. Listen in to understand the best Key Performance Indicators as well as proven…
Logistics with Purpose Crossover- Biofueling Carbon Insets with GoodShipping
Plenty of global companies have made big headlines with their bold carbon reduction commitments—but how much have logistics played into those goals? Luckily, transport is making its way into the carbon conversation as companies like GoodShipping help organizations replace fossil fuels with biofuel to create carbon insets, effectively reducing…
Dial P Crossover: Preparing for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Governments and regulators across the globe are stepping up their oversight of corporate operations so they can drive more ethical and environmentally sustainable business practices. Each effort to uncover harmful and unethical business practices – such as environmental degradation, unfair or unsafe working conditions, and modern slavery – increases the…
Learning Never Stops: Corporate Responsibility & Course Design with Jessica DePinto and Susan Woller
What allows a 21st-century company to achieve sustainability both from an environmental and a business perspective? That’s the big question at the heart of Loyola Senior Lecturer Jessica DePinto’s course on corporate governance. In this episode, she joins Scott and former student Susan Woller to discuss the leadership mindset, purpose-driven…