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This Week In Supply Chain Now: November 1st – November 5th

Stay up to date on all the latest conversations, interviews, and episodes we released this week here at Supply Chain Now!

We started this week off with an episode of Dial P live with host Kelly Barner. During this episode Kelly talks about supplier diversity, equity, and inclusion with Neeraj Shah, the CEO of Supplier io. 

For Monday’s This Week In Business History episode, Scott Luton highlights national sandwich day from the interesting facts to stories about some of America’s favorite sandwich brands.

On Tuesday, we released a new episode of TEK TOK with host Karin Bursa. Karin talks with Dr. Glenn Richey representing Auburn University. During this episode, these two explain consumer issues ahead of the 2021 holidays and busy shopping season.

For this episode of Supply Chain Now live host Scott Luton and Greg White chat with Bobby Holland the Vice President and Director of Freight Data Solutions at U.S. Bank. And Patricia Gabriel, the Vice President of U.S. Customer Service with Mondelez international. The conversation leads to the advancements that Bobby was involved in pertaining U.S Bank and the Quarter 3 reports for Mondelez International.

For Thursday, we released an episode of Digital Transformers host with Kevin L. Jackson and Supply Chain Now’s Scott Luton. They talk with Dan Reeve the Director of Direct Sales for Esker to trace the recent view in customer service levels and the promise of technology to enhance both bottom lines and more meaningful professional lives.

On Friday, we released the Supply Chain Buzz with Scott Luton and Greg White. These two discuss various topics from Saks 5th Avenue is partnering with GXO Logistics to create a direct-to-consumer fulfillment hub to their favorite ultimate sandwich.

And to wrap up the week, we released an episode of Veteran Voices with host Scott Luton. During this episode, Scott talks with Army veteran Justin Pearson. Justin gives insight on his company Proper Patriot and how important it is to network, market yourself, and build your personal brand.

This week has been packed with so many great stories! What was your favorite episode? Make sure you tune in next week for more great conversation, timely topics, and exceptional guests on Supply Chain Now!

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