No one grows up wanting to be in procurement. That said, the attitude you have and the passion you bring once you end up there can be the difference between a company that fully optimizes its supply partners and one that just meets basic needs.
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Supply Chain Now – Episode-487
The price of ignorance is not knowing what you don’t know. Diego Martinez, Business Process Director of Production Execution, The Coca-Cola Company. Technology investments don’t always deliver the desired ROI within the intended timeframe, but the range of root causes behind this problem are as varied as the companies implementing enterprise software.
Supply Chain Now – Episode-489
In this episode of the Supply Chain Buzz on Supply Chain Now, Scott and Greg share the top news in supply chain for the week and also welcome featured guest, John Holly, Human Resources Expert and Consultant, to the podcast.
Supply Chain Now – Episode-492
Each year The Empty Stocking Fund brings JOY to the lives of 50,000 disadvantaged children throughout the Atlanta metro area. With COVID-19 impacting the 2020 Holiday season, it was time for a rapid transformation of the Santa Village Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Now – Episode-493
Many supply chain professionals are enthusiastic about the potential of emerging technologies, but how do they need to come together to ensure the supply chain meets complicated business needs? AI, machine learning, IoT, and blockchain – each has unique strengths and a specific role to play in the cohesively designed digital supply chain.
Supply Chain is Boring – Episode-16
In this episode of Supply Chain is Boring, Chris continues his conversation with Dr. James Stock. Dr. Stock has been honored internationally three separate times for his achievements in supply chain and logistics management by the industry’s leading professional organizations.
TECHquila Sunrise – Episode-24
In this episode of TECHquila Sunrise powered by Supply Chain Now, host Greg White continues his conversation with Kinaxis CEO John Sicard.
Supply Chain is Boring – Episode-17
Bruce Welty never wanted to build robots; Amazon.com made him do it. Starting in the 1970s, Welty, specialized in software for managing warehouses. In 2009, he shifted gears and founded Quiet Logistics, a company that used robots from Kiva Systems of North Reading to dramatically reduce warehouse operating costs.
Veteran Voices – Episode-26
In this episode of Veteran Voices, host Scott W. Luton gets to know U.S. Army combat veteran Adebayo Adeleke – – and learns about his journey from Southwest Nigeria to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Okinawa, Japan & beyond.
Supply Chain Now – Episode-498
Excelling as a female executive in a male-dominated area like supply chain is no small feat, but Cyndi Lago, Vice President and leader of Supply Chain for Capgemini, proves that it is absolutely possible with the right mindset and work ethic. In fact, she is quick to point out that the greatest obstacle most professionals face is their own limited perception of what they can achieve.
Livestream:”An Update on the World of eCommerce”
Scott W. Luton and Greg White of Supply Chain Now discuss eCommerce topics with Padhu Raman with Project Verte and Ben Harris with the Metro Atlanta Chamber.
Livestream:”Supply Chain Vetting & Verification”
Scott W. Luton & Greg White of Supply Chain Now speak with Kevin Bell, Partner at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP about the huge need to vet & verify your supply chain organization right now during these challenging times.