Ports clogged. Rail lines at a standstill. Can’t find containers or computer chips. And it’s felt like peak year-round this year. Feeling the squeeze in global supply chain? Certainly. We all are. Join this webinar discussion to hear from seasoned experts that will offer critical insights, best practices & helpful perspective for mitigating the current set of…
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Supply Chain is Boring Classic: Profiles in Supply Chain Leadership with Richard Sharpe, Part 2
In this classic episode of Supply Chain is Boring, host Chris Barnes sits down for the conclusion of his two-part interview with CEO of Competitive Insights, Richard Sharpe.
The Supply Chain Buzz for October 25th Featuring Robin Gregg with Roadsync and Lee Klaskow with Bloomberg Intelligence
We’ve finally figured out how to get all the air out of pasta packing – but will shipments be forever trapped in clogged ports, denying us a carb-based existence? Get the answers on the latest Supply Chain Buzz with co-hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa. They’re taking on the latest in supply chain news with their fellow logistics pros-to-know…
3 Ways to Become a More Effective Leader with Billy Taylor
Failure is leased, not owned. Diversity is an action. Define, align – and visualize. These are just some of the nuggets from host Scott Luton’s discussion with leadership expert and consultant Billy Taylor. If you’re looking for an episode full of quotable wisdom on becoming a more effective leader, you’ve come to the right place. Billy takes us…
How to Feed the Hungry With Julie Reusser and Roger Walterhouse
Let’s talk about an organization called Feed the Hungry. It’s a pretty self-explanatory name – but there’s nothing simple about feeding 380,000 children all over the world … every day. It takes passion, organization and a lot of coordination to keep partnerships with 23 countries up and running, but guests Julie Reusser and Roger Walterhouse make it look easy…
Pandemic Leadership Lessons with Jennifer McKeehan, SVP & Head of Global Supply Chain at Peloton
Many companies were affected by the pandemic, but none were impacted as positively as Peloton. With everyone stuck in their homes overnight, the Peloton fitness community became a healthy lifeline to many, even though they were early in their own growth journey. And while their digital content is easily streamable via a number of devices, there still had…
Three Glances Into the Future of Telecommunications Supply Chain Security
Interlife™. The Internet of Space. eSIM. MEID. No, these are not terms plucked from a science fiction novel. Instead, they’re the key concepts defining the future of security for the telecommunications supply chain. In this episode, host Kevin L. Jackson sits down with three technology pioneers, Dustin McIntire, Eric Adolphe, and Joshua Pendrick…
This Week in Business History for October 25th: The Great (Failed) Social Experiment of Prohibition Begins- The Passage of the Volstead Act
In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner considers multiple ways that Prohibition – marked by a veto-overriding vote by the U.S. Senate on October 28, 1919 to pass the Volstead Act – affected American business. In addition to attempting to make American society ‘dry,’ Prohibition led to the rise of…
The Supply Chain Buzz for October 18th Featuring Kevin L. Jackson and Ray Wang
In this episode of The Buzz, Supply Chain Now host Scott Luton is joined by Kevin L. Jackson, host of Digital Transformers, and Ray Wang, Principal Analyst and Founder at Constellation Research and author of the best-selling book, ‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World: Surviving and Thriving in a World of Digital Giants.’ His book examines the,,,
3 Ways to Deliver a Predictable Customer Experience in Uncertain Times with Nate Endicott from RateLinx
Back in the ‘old normal’ of two years ago, all a company needed to be strategic about their shipping was a BI solution and a few targeted metrics to focus on. That would carry them through the year. Now, however, everything is constantly in flux – from metrics to performance targets to the network itself…
How to Charter Ships and Break Down Silos Sustainably with The Home Depot’s Sarah Galica
While many organizations braced for impact over the last six quarters of supply chain disruption, The Home Depot grew their business by $34 billion. And if that’s not impressive enough – they did it all while advancing their reverse logistics capabilities and reducing their carbon footprint. On this episode, meet the supply chain expert at the center of it all…
Taking Control in a Disrupted World Featuring Ben Cubitt with Transplace
With capacity constraints, material shortages, driver shortages and numerous other disruptions impacting supply chains, the 2021 Holiday season is preparing for impact. Supply chain leaders are struggling to provide great customer service while containing costs and mitigating risks. Is it time to throw out your old playbook? Are there new…