The Supply Chain Buzz for November 29th Featuring Constantine Limberakis with riskmethods

Welcome to the Buzz for November 30 – where the only thing hotter than the topics are the expert takes. This episode joins together Scott, Greg and Kelly to form a virtual powerhouse of hosts. Joined by Constantine Limberakis, the team takes stock of recent retail and industrial trends while looking ahead to the supply chain challenges of 2022. Tune in as they ponder…

How to Optimize the Experience for Internal & External Customers in 2022

Between unpredictable disruptions, a lack of visibility and a whole slew of shortages, it can be pretty tough to deliver a positive customer experience these days. But don’t be discouraged: Dan Reeve, Director of Sales at Esker, and Chad Molen, Service Delivery Manager at NIMBL, have joined co-hosts Scott and Allison to break down what companies need…

How to Liberate Your Front Line With Ray Attiyah

Why struggle to recruit employees when you can be a talent magnet? It takes a fearless approach – one that author Ray Attiyah has pretty much perfected. Having started, acquired or invested in 16+ businesses since 1996, he’s the author of the best-selling Run Improve Grow: Your Roadmap from Firefighting to Bold Business Growth. He’s also our latest guest, joining…

The Supply Chain of 2022 and Beyond: Building Resiliency and Agility

Could supply chain design have saved us from some of the logistical headaches of 2021? And in a world of constant variability, are there really any “safe assumptions” left to guide supply chain planning? It’s time for a reset – and in this episode, we’re bringing you the perfect pair of vision and insight with Lora Cecere, Founder of Supply Chain Insights, and Dr. Madhav Durbha…

Key Takeaways from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo – Americas

Mike Griswold is the Vice President of Research at Gartner, specializing in retail with a particular focus on forecasting and replenishment. He is responsible for Gartner’s annual Top 25 Supply Chain ranking and joins Supply Chain Now on a monthly basis to discuss the latest in retail supply chains from an analyst’s perspective…

The Supply Chain Buzz for November 15th Featuring Richard Hummel with NETSCOUT

It’s a Digital Transformers takeover of the Supply Chain Buzz for November 15 – and with good reason! According to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, DDoS attacks have increased by 24% in the past year, while smart DDoS attacks increased by 31%. That’s a big problem for supply chains big and small, particularly as digital transformation efforts…

Why the Future of Supply Chain Is Diverse With Darcy MacClaren and Jenny Patzlaff

Did you know that in the transportation, logistics and infrastructure industry, women are hired 40% of the time for entry level positions – but only 16% for management, VP and C-suite roles? Diversity in the supply chain industry is changing – but not quickly enough. Luckily, leaders like SAP’s Darcy MacClaren and Jenny Patzlaff of the…

Building a More Equitable Workplace and Getting Right Within With Minda Harts

Minda Harts has always been a fighter. These days, she’s fighting for equity in the workplace, particularly on behalf of Black and Brown women. Her invaluable insights are tools for everyone to improve how they show up to work in 2021 – whether that’s through being a better colleague, manager, ally, you name it. Luckily, you can get some of those insights…