We are discussing Supply Chain Shortages and the opportunity to COPY strategies from market leaders. That’s right! We want you to learn from the best. After all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Supply chain shortages combined with record inflation (above 7.5% in the past year, a 40 year high) are sending prices skyrocketing in some markets. So, what’s the impact…
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Giving Forward at the Reverse Logistics Association Conference with Claudia Freed
Host Scott Luton was joined by Claudia Freed, President & CEO of EALgreen, where she helps students get an education beyond high school. By helping logistics companies offload unneeded equipment, she helps technical schools train new drivers – starting them down the path of productive a lifelong career…
Port City Logistics Talks Success And How Turvo TMS Fuels Expansion
It’s the ultimate supply chain partnership. From 3PL to warehousing and port drayage, Port City Logistics knows how to get goods moving, while Turvo ensures actionable transparency for customers along the route. Now meet two of the minds behind this winning duo, Michael Caney, Chief Growth Officer at Port City Logistics and Luis Pajares, Chief Customer Officer,,,
Data at the Heart of Supply Chain Resiliency and Agility
Stories of supply chain disruption have dominated the headlines and confirmed that modern supply chains must be built on a more resilient foundation. At the same time, we’re in an age of rapid digital transformation and businesses are all racing to modernize systems to deliver that just-on-time service customers have come to expect…
The Power of Connectivity and Circularity with Eric Aparicio from Yamaha Corporation of America
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…
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…