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This Week In Supply Chain Now: September 27th – October 1st
Stay up to date on all the latest conversations, interviews, and episodes we released this week here at Supply Chain Now!
We kicked the week off with a special episode of Digital Transformers with host Kevin L. Jackson and Scott Luton. This episode also featured the Vice President of Strategic Customers at Ratelinx, Andrew Hooser. During this episode Andrew talks about how Ratelinx helps companies unite their data and take action.
For This Week In Business History Kelly covers stories from plumbing inventors to a black woman holding incredible records for having a substantial amount of patents.
For this episode of Supply Chain Now host Scott gets to chat with the CEO and co-founder of Tommy Run, Bernard Parks and Tandreia Bellamy. One topic that is discussed includes why logistics is an important part of EVERY business model because “everything has to touch a truck”.
On Wednesday we released an episode of Logistics With Purpose with host Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. This episode also features Audra Weddle, Shipping Director and Ryan Grabill, Director of International Disaster Service, for Convoy of Hope. This episode focuses on Convoy of Hope and the logistics of disaster outreach.
For this special Thursday feature of Supply Chain Now Kevin L. Jackson and Kelly Barner interview entrepreneur and founder of C&I Studios Joshua Miller. During this episode Joshua gives insight on the importance of funding black tech.
This week’s Supply Chain Buzz happened live from the Omnia Partners Connection 2021 in Miami, Florida. This is the first time in 18 months that Supply Chain Now has broadcasted live. This live episode featured Paul Noble, Founder and CEO of Verusen and Kevin Heath, COO of Omnia Partners.
To end the week off we released a replay of Supply Chain is Boring with Chris Barnes. Chris was given the great opportunity to chat with Ken Ackerman a Princeton and Harvard Alumni member. Ken Ackerman has years of experience in warehouse management and logistics.
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