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…
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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.
This Is the Time: Investing in Africa With Madame Ambassador Hilda Suka Mafudze
In a world full of congested ports and supply chain disruptions, what about the continent with 1.3 billion people, 55 countries and endless industrial possibilities? From timeless leadership advice to the timeliness of investing in Africa, Madame Ambassador Hilda Suka Mafudze, the African Union (AU) ambassador to the United States, walks us through the many opportunities and strategic efforts opening across the African Union. In this episode…
How to Create a Memorable Customer Experience: A Conversation with CX Guru Dan Gingiss
How does a company create an experience so extraordinary that people want to talk about it? Join us as we sit down with author, speaker, and consultant Dan Gingiss to discuss the secret behind crafting remarkable customer interactions. In this episode, we talk about Dan’s new book, how McDonald’s could do better, and what a taco truck…
Delivering an Experience that Builds Strong Relationships
Everyone wants their customers to have a good experience but being able to live up to that standard consistently and at scale is not easy. Ideally, someone will take responsibility for creating positive experiences no matter the exact requirements. In this Dial P for Procurement livestream, Kelly Barner and Scott Luton are joined by…
This Week in Business History for August 30th: Everyone knows it’s Slinky
In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner remembers key innovations, inventions, and firsts that took place between August 30th and September 3rd. In our main story, she tells the wild but true story behind the discovery of the Slinky and the journey that it started for one family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We’ll also hear about…
Building Tomorrow’s Ethical, Efficient Supply Chain With Lora Cecere
In this episode, Scott and Greg join Supply Chain Insights Founder Lora Cecere to take stock of supply chain past and present. We celebrate the life and contributions of one of the greats,“The Great Connector,” to be exact. And in honor of Roddy Martin’s life and many contributions to the field, we also move forward by looking forward…