In this episode, host Scott W. Luton shares some of his key takeaways from the recently completed 2021 Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. He also collects observations and key takeaways from Lora Cecere, Kelly Barner and Kevin L. Jackson. Topics range from Digital Transformation to effective leadership to the immensely valuable supply chain planning…
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What Did the Leading Supply Chain Event in Africa Highlight this Year?
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa welcome Jenny Froome and Tonya Lamb with SAPICS to the show. They discuss the 2021 SAPICS Supply Chain Summit, and their key takeaways from the event.
This Week in Business History for September 13th: Fixing Edison’s Lightbulb: The Story of Lewis Howard Latimer (1848 – 1928)
In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner remembers key innovations, inventions, and firsts that took place between September 13th and the 17th. In our main story, she shares the life story of the man who fixed Thomas Edison’s lightbulb, drew Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone into reality…
4 Tips for Growing a Charitable Hive with Bombas’ Kelly Cobb
Everybody’s favorite socks come with quite the impact. Operating from a one purchased, one donated model, Bombas has made 50 million donations to homeless shelters since their start in 2013. They’ve also got 3,500 giving partners across the U.S – and another 4,000 on the waitlist. So who better to give pointers on how to…
What Not to Do in the Age of Micro Consumption: A Conversation with Sarbjeet Johal
Sarbjeet Johal isn’t just a technology thought leader, but also an entrepreneur, digital transformation leader, and successful investor and advisor. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton sits down with Sarbjeet to find out why digital transformation happens one byte at a time – and to get invaluable lessons learned and best practices for founders.
Leading a Noble Mission to Save Lives in Afghanistan: Lt. Col. (Ret) Scott Mann with Rooftop Leadership
The Green Berets are known for parachuting in behind enemy lines and then building relationships with people on the ground to mobilize resistance from the ground up. That work has been going on in Afghanistan for the last 20 years, leading to strong bonds between U.S. Special Forces and the Afghan farmers, commandos, and…
Pump Up the Volume on Supply Chain Tech with Greg White
Ever wonder how Greg White knows about so many different supply chain technology companies? Well, Greg has walked the walk and can talk the talk. As a technology company founder himself, Greg has a unique perspective on what it takes to be successful in today’s HOT Supply Chain Tech market. Listen in as Greg highlights a few of his favorite…
This Week in Business History for September 6th: The History of Labor Day
In honor of Labor Day 2021, host Scott W. Luton reflects back on his own related Eureka moment on the power of a good day’s work & the responsibility we all have when it comes to the global workforce. Scott also dives into the history of Labor Day, including a few historical notes that might just surprise you.
Powering a new age of manufacturing: Featuring Allison Grealis and Allison Giddens
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcome Allison Giddens and Allison Grealis with Women in Manufacturing to the show.
How a Doctor in Economics Impacts Supply Chain Management: A Discussion with Dave Anderson, Part 1
Dr. Dave Anderson was a driving force behind the creation and development of one of the largest and best supply chain consulting practices in the world. Take a listen to part one of this two-part discussion with Dave to learn how a doctor in Economics was able to impact supply chain management.
Why Supply Chain Is a Human Industry: Lessons in Leadership with Howard University’s Rachel Clark
Global planning, project management and global supplier management at Cisco. Global supply chain operations at Northdrop Grumman. Founder of Waves of Change, a non-profit focused on driving racial equity through sustainability. You might be picturing a 30-year supply chain veteran at this point, but these credentials are just the beginning of what…
The Supply Chain Buzz for August 30th Featuring Bill Sullivan with ATA
In this episode of the Supply Chain Buzz on Supply Chain Now, guest Bill Sullivan joins Scott and Greg to share the top news in supply chain for the week.