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The Supply Chain Buzz for February 28th with 6 River Systems

For too long, people have looked at automation with a wary eye, seeing it as a threat to their jobs and livelihood. What we have learned in practice, however, paints a very different picture – one that is better for workers. Fergal Glynn, Vice President of Marketing at 6 River Systems, recently joined The Buzz to share his perspective on the actual impact of automation…

Learning Patience in an On-Demand Society

Host Scott Luton was joined by Chris Bleess, Vice President, Sales and Partnerships at Service Central Technologies, a provider of cloud-based SAS applications for aftermarket services. They can manage aftermarket repairs in a retail setting, via large depots, and through their service provider network…

The Advantage of Being Small, Mighty, and Fast within HP

Host Scott Luton was joined by Julie Ryan, Senior Manager of North America Returns and Remarketing with HP, and Reid Ginzel, Remarketing Program Manager at HP. Their team handles forecasting, planning, and determining a strategy for the returns that are likely to come back. They also work with HP’s customers on return requests, approvals, and remarketing and…

How to Deal With Electronic Waste and Change the World With ERI CEO John Shegerian

John Shegerian doesn’t believe in a “new normal.” He’d much rather build a “new better,” one electronic device at a time. And as co-founder and CEO of the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States, he knows a thing or two about the future of the circular economy…

Retail Torpedoes Full Speed Ahead!

Host Scott Luton was joined by Scot Case, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability at the National Retail Federation. He has been passionate about sustainability since he was young, a passion that opened the door to him becoming one of the earliest consultants and professional advocates in the space…

Supply Chain Super Bowl: Human vs Machine

It’s the ultimate supply chain showdown: human vs. machine. And to judge the fight, Scott called in the big guns: Tecsys Vice President of Industry and Advanced Technology Guy Courtin and University of Tennessee Associate Professor of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management Dr. Randy V. Bradley. Together, they dive into why supply chains are…

Supply Shortages and How Leaders are Responding

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…