Host Scott Luton was joined by Eric Aparicio, Senior Director of Strategic Marketing at Yamaha Corporation of America, the largest musical instrument manufacturer in the world. Even though reverse logistics is not part of his formal role, Yamaha allows team members the flexibility to invest time in things that are of interest to them…
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Meeting Mr. Warehousing – An Interview Hosted by James R. Stock Part 2 of 4
James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply…
The Supply Chain Buzz for February 14th with Scott Luton and Greg White
Is port congestion going away for good? How will potential conflict in Ukraine impact the global supply chain? Where are all the coffee cups?! It’s time for the weekly buzz and Scott and Greg are fired up about the latest supply chain headlines. Tune in to here their hot takes on avocados, computer chips, cold storage and more.
Customer Experience You Can Measure: Sizing Up the World of Returns With MySize’s Tal Weber
Whether you’re getting ready to paint a room in your home or order a new suit, measurements are usually a huge pain. And getting them wrong leads to disappointment, delays … and the dreaded return. Plus, the problem isn’t just for consumers–imagine the hassle and expense of incorrect pallet sizes making an international journey. But before you pinch your…
Making a ‘Decent’ Living with THRIVE Farmers’ Michael Jones
Highly complex fragmented supply chains may create a competitive advantage for the companies that build and maintain them, but the same isn’t necessarily true for all the tiers of that chain – particularly at the raw material production level. Michael Jones is the Co-Founder and CEO of THRIVE Farmers, an innovative organization that is transforming the coffee industry…
How to School the Supply Chain with Georgia Southern’s Lt. Gen Leslie C Smith and Gerard Burke
Did the military invent logistics? For Lt. Gen Leslie C. Smith, who now serves as the W.E. Carter Jr. Leadership Chair for the Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University, there’s no question of the impact his military experience made in terms of the depth of knowledge and practical experience he brings to educating the next generation of supply chain leaders…
Rompiendo Estereotipos y Creando Oportunidades: Gladis Araujo con Mattel
En este episodio de Supply Chain Now en español, el presentador Enrique Alvarez le da la bienvenida al programa a Gladis Araujo, VP de Calidad Global de Mattel. Escuche a esta dinamo de liderazgo, mientras habla sobre su amor de toda la vida por el aprendizaje, su experiencia en ingeniería y calidad, y su extraordinaria carrera. Aprenda de Gladis mientras comparte…
Can Supply Chain Change South Africa—and the World? A Conversation with MJ Schoemaker of SAPICS
Get bored easily? Want to work with the latest technologies? Then supply chain could be the profession for you. It certainly has been for MJ Schoemaker, President of the Board of Directors of SAPICS. Join Scott and special guest cohost Jenny Froome as they chat with MJ about her career trajectory, what makes the South African supply chain stand out, the silver lining of…
The Supply Chain Buzz for February 7th with Kelly Barner and Greg White
This week’s Buzz is on, with cohosts Kelly and Greg tackling the hottest topics of the moment. What’s happening with trucker drivers in Canada, and what impact will it have on the supply chain? What’s the Rooney Rule, and is it helping or hurting diversity initiatives? Are companies staying true to their ESG commitments? Listen to the episode to hear what…
We’ve Got to Find a Way: Tim Nelson with Hope for Justice
There are all kinds of leaders in the world, and many situations crying out for leadership. In the rarest of cases, the ideal leader is drawn to an area of need – sometimes by circumstances beyond their control. When this happens, the opportunity for change is powerful and tangible and creates a momentum that pulls others in…
Growing Supply Chain Leaders by Design: In Conversation With Lexmark’s Tonya Jackson
Recently recognized as a Notable Women in Supply Chain and Logistics by Inbound Logistics, Lexmark’s Tonya Jackson is leading the way in driving healthy tension between supply chain and R&D, introducing design thinking to the innovation process—and helping grow tomorrow’s supply chain leaders, today. Join Scott as he chats with Tonya on her vision for…
Harness Supply Chain Data to Drive Better First-Mile Performance
Today’s supply chain professional may be hungry for information but still drowning in data, never confident in how trustworthy some sources might be versus others. Pursuing supply chain transparency means expanding connections and communication across a global network of suppliers and logistics service providers, but only if you have the means to harmonize and…