Is the worst of the semiconductor shortage over? Could rare earth mineral mining be coming stateside? And what about Omicron, inflation and SMB inventory planning? Uncertainty abounds – and co-hosts Scott and Greg are tackling it all with a little help from Joel Beal, CEO and co-founder of Alloy on the Supply Chain Buzz for December 6. From wearables with…
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A Real-Time Review of BFCM 2021 & a Peek into the Future of the Retail x eCommerce Ecosystem
One of the parts of the economy where businesses observed the greatest spike in 2020 was ecommerce. With consumers staying home, people in all market segments increased the quantity and value of the purchases they made online. If we assume this trend will continue into the future, it is fair to question whether Black Friday and even Cyber Monday will continue…
Redefining Intimate Apparel in the Age of Sustainability with ThirdLove’s Marcus Chung
Redefining the standards of the intimate apparel industry, filling punching bags and saving turtles. All in a day’s work for ThirdLove’s Marcus Chung. He’s led sustainability initiatives at some of the country’s top retailers, including Stitch Fix and Gap Inc. In this episode, he joins cohosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter to share his reflections on the evolution of corporate…
The Evolution of Deal Management
Sometimes, in order to get the best deal available for everyone involved, the details are very complex. This has prevented rebates from being applied to contracts for a long time. No one on the buy side or sell side of a deal has time to manage complicated details, but that doesn’t have to be a roadblock to contract rebates any longer. Rebates can now be…
The Prepared will Prevail: Investing in Collaborative Supply Chain Resilience
Supply chain risk management is at the top of every corporate priority list right now. And while businesses have never had a time free from risk, the stakes are so high right now that the issue has become all-consuming. Since it is not an option to wait the risk out, wise organizations are investing in their own resilience and partnering with suppliers to…
The Supply Chain Buzz for November 29th Featuring Constantine Limberakis with riskmethods
Welcome to the Buzz for November 30 – where the only thing hotter than the topics are the expert takes. This episode joins together Scott, Greg and Kelly to form a virtual powerhouse of hosts. Joined by Constantine Limberakis, the team takes stock of recent retail and industrial trends while looking ahead to the supply chain challenges of 2022. Tune in as they ponder…
How to Optimize the Experience for Internal & External Customers in 2022
Between unpredictable disruptions, a lack of visibility and a whole slew of shortages, it can be pretty tough to deliver a positive customer experience these days. But don’t be discouraged: Dan Reeve, Director of Sales at Esker, and Chad Molen, Service Delivery Manager at NIMBL, have joined co-hosts Scott and Allison to break down what companies need…
How to Liberate Your Front Line With Ray Attiyah
Why struggle to recruit employees when you can be a talent magnet? It takes a fearless approach – one that author Ray Attiyah has pretty much perfected. Having started, acquired or invested in 16+ businesses since 1996, he’s the author of the best-selling Run Improve Grow: Your Roadmap from Firefighting to Bold Business Growth. He’s also our latest guest, joining…
TEKTOK Classic: 6 Strategies for Greater Supply Chain Resilience, Part 1
Resilience has become a priority for many CEOs, BODs, and supply chain leaders as they emerge from the global pandemic and address a multitude of supply chain disruptions. Tune into this episode of TEKTOK to explore Six Strategies to Gain Greater Supply Chain Resilience. Supply chain disruptions are not going away and our businesses will always navigate…
The Supply Chain of 2022 and Beyond: Building Resiliency and Agility
Could supply chain design have saved us from some of the logistical headaches of 2021? And in a world of constant variability, are there really any “safe assumptions” left to guide supply chain planning? It’s time for a reset – and in this episode, we’re bringing you the perfect pair of vision and insight with Lora Cecere, Founder of Supply Chain Insights, and Dr. Madhav Durbha…
This Week in Business History for November 29th: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About the History of Video Games
In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton explores one of his son Ben’s favorite topics: Video Games. Scott looks at several aspects related to the history of the video game industry, including several items and developments that will surprise you. So if you love all things Nintendo to Playstation to Xbox – – or even PONG – – join us for…
The Supply Chain Buzz for November 22nd with Scott Luton, Karin Bursa, and Billy Taylor
In this episode of the Supply Chain BUzz on Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton, Karin Bursa, and Billy Taylor tackle the top news in supply chain this week and share their key takeaways and unique perspectives.