There seems to be no end to bad news about the global supply chain these days. A wave of interest in supply chain visibility solutions is sweeping the market as a result. But does simply adding real-time transportation visibility address the complex delays and widespread uncertainty pervasive in global supply chain operations today? Listen in as Monica Truelsch and…
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Delivering Resilience by the Truckload: Moving Forward With FedEx Supply Chain President & CEO Scott Temple
Scott Temple, president & CEO of FedEx Supply Chain, never planned on getting into supply chain — a testament to the flexibility of both the liberal arts degree and the modern career path. In this episode, join Scott L. and Greg W. as they talk with Scott about the journey to leadership, the importance of people to any resilient supply chain, the future of automation…
The Supply Chain Buzz for January 17th with Scott, Greg, and Kevin- Digital Transformers Edition
Fair warning: you will not leave this episode the same as you started. Tune in to the Supply Chain Buzz for January 17 and be prepared for loads of inspiration. First off, co-hosts Scott and Greg welcome Kevin L. Jackson for a Digital Transformers Takeover of the Buzz. The trio starts with some reflections on the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. before turning their attention…
Pinchable Moments on a Journey to Change Children’s Lives with Dr. Lisa Williams
Most people would jump at an offer to design a product line for Walmart, but Dr. Lisa Williams turned them down three times. It wasn’t until she watched an interview with a little girl who explained that she didn’t want to play with a black doll because she didn’t like the color of the doll’s skin that she called them back and said, ‘Yes.’
Bringing the Supply Chain to Schools with the ASG Hope Foundation’s Terri Seese
High school students know a thing or two about their phones – but what do they know about all the moving parts that come together to make and deliver those same devices? Quite a bit thanks to people like Terri Seese, founder and CEO of Alliance Solution Group. Through the ASG Hope Foundation, a non-profit she launched, Terri helps students in grades K-12…
Last Mile Food Rescue: Leadership, Logistics, and a Noble Mission with Eileen Budo
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton and special guest host Ray Attiyah welcome Eileen Budo with Last Mile Food Rescue to the show. Listen as Eileen shares about her career journey from the Air Force to manufacturing, and to her role at Last Mile Food Delivery, and so much more.
Persevera y Mantente Bien Informado: la Trayectoria Emprendedora de Diego Soliveres en Timpers
En este episodio de Supply Chain Now en español, escuche a los presentadores Enrique Álvarez y Nuria Sierra dando la bienvenida al programa a Diego Solivares, el Director de Comunicación/Diseñador de Timpers. Diego comparte sus antecedentes, los desafíos de la primera infancia y el camino hacia el emprendimiento, así como sus sugerencias y…
Keeping the Customer Promise Through Omnichannel Fulfillment
We are truly living in a time of experiences, where customer demand and preferences have to be reflected far beyond the point of sale, stretching far into the supply chain. This has driven an innovation boom in the retail industry, as people start to emerge from their homes but don’t want loose the digital conveniences they have gotten used to over the last couple of years…
The Supply Chain Buzz for January 10th with Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson
Over the last two years, everyone has learned how critical, fragile, and interconnected our supply chains are. Their reach also means that seemingly insignificant consumer devices may have direct ties to high-stakes geopolitical issues half a world away. Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson started the week of January 10th by taking on topics from…
How to Meet New Customer Expectations in a New World of Retail with Lowe’s Donald Frieson
Retail is local — but it’s also home to an increasingly global set of fulfillment and distribution requirements (and challenges). Meanwhile, customer expectations for seamless omnichannel experiences and two-day delivery keep the pressure set on “high.” But good news: in this episode, Executive Vice President of Supply Chain for Lowe’s, Donald Frieson, joins Scott and Greg…
A Master Class (and a Master List) for Future-Proof Supply Chains with Cummins’ Bonnie Fetch
Throughout her career, Bonnie Fetch has worn her share of hats – including her current one as Vice President, Supply Chain at Cummins, Inc. Her depth and breadth of experience make her the perfect example of what it takes to thrive – and lead – in today’s changing landscape. Lucky for us, she’s sharing her invaluable perspective on this latest episode…
TEKTOK Classic: All Roads Lead to Supply Chain- TEKTOK with Karin Bursa and Scott Luton
In this original TEKTOK classic, Supply Chain Now host Scott Luton sits down with TEKTOK host Karin Bursa for the first episode of TEKTOK. You’ll quickly see that for Karin, “All Roads Lead to Supply Chain,” starting as early as age 13 when she helped implement her first enterprise software system. Years later, you’ll see how she became the 2020 Supply Chain Pro to Know…