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Join us for an enlightening session with Kevin O’Marah, Co-Founder of Zero100, as we delve into the transformative landscape of modern manufacturing. Where is this critical industry today? And where is it heading?

Over the last 3 years, Morgan Foods, Inc., US market leader for private label soups and beans, achieved a supply chain transformation with SAP. By deploying Advanced planning system and Business Network along with their S/4HANA, they improved supply chain resiliency with effective planning, execution, and collaboration with their trading partners…

In this upcoming webinar, Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr welcome Peter Hall, Senior Manager Warehouse Orchestration at PepsiCo and Keith Moore, Chief Executive Officer at AutoScheduler, to the show for a practical conversation about the future state of…

Discover how the biggest Australian recycling and packaging company transformed its supply chain from disconnected Excel-based planning to a digitally integrated, future-ready planning platform.

Freight fraud is evolving, and brokers need more than intuition to stop it. Hear directly from experts on how brokers are using tracking technology and digital document workflows to close visibility gaps and strengthen their fraud defenses.

Think you’ve got visibility? Think again. Every year, an estimated 8 billion packages in the U.S. move “blind” — in transit, but not being tracked accurately or in real time. No alerts. No updates. Just guesswork.

In today’s fast-moving, high-stakes environment filled with uncertainty, leadership demands more than operational excellence & execution. It requires courage, actionable creativity, a pioneering spirit & an capability to overcome the naysayers…

AI is everywhere in the news — but which applications are too good to be true and which ones are actually going to create real value in warehouse operations today?

Tariff changes are unfolding fast, and the next wave could have sweeping impacts across supply chains. Join host Scott Luton for a must-attend webinar where industry experts break down what’s happening behind the scenes in Washington and what it could mean for your business.

Join us for an illuminating webinar that focuses on Flowers Foods’ groundbreaking steps in transforming its supply chain through cutting-edge technologies. Headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia, Flowers Foods is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods, operating 47 bakeries and…

As geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty, and technological acceleration converge, access to Critical Raw Materials (CRMs)—the backbone of AI, energy transition, and robotics—faces unprecedented risk. 

Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa alongside SAP thought leaders Richard Howells and David Vallejo for a dynamic conversation on the future of supply chain management. As the supply chain landscape undergoes seismic shifts, this session will explore…

The talent pipeline remains critical—and more challenging than ever—across global supply chains. In manufacturing alone, the U.S. will need 3.8M workers by 2033, while global data points to 10M unfilled jobs today.

Are supply chain disruptions impacting your product development? Join our live webinar to discover the top trends, applications and solutions leading organizations are using to streamline design and procurement workflows, enhance collaboration, traceability, and…

With tariffs, inflation, and rising operating costs, there’s plenty you can’t control in 2025. But what about the money you’re losing that’s totally fixable?

Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Karin Bursa as they welcome supply chain expert Nari Viswanathan with Coupa to this webinar, to explore how evolving trade policies, AI, and supply chain innovation are reshaping global commerce.

Join SCN co-hosts Scott W. Luton and Elaine Benfield, as they facilitate an insightful conversation with AI strategist and proven expert Vin Vashishta, CEO of V Squared.

With significant tariff updates expected on 2nd April, staying informed is more critical than ever. Join Supply Chain Now for an essential webinar where we’ll break down the latest changes and their real-world impact on businesses.

Our profession has a tendency to disconnect discussions about how to create high performing supply chains from how to create high performing supply chain employees and teams…

In today’s unpredictable supply chain environment, agility has become a critical factor for both survival and success…

Discover how AI is transforming logistics, streamlining shipping, and revolutionizing operational performance!

In an ever-evolving world of constant uncertainty and disruptions, the ability to make intelligent decisions becomes the ultimate winning strategy for generating value. Supply Chain Planning leaders must elevate their role to be “decision shapers,” steering and driving the organization’s most critical business decisions.

Supply chains today are at a crossroads, grappling with unprecedented levels of complexity brought on by economic volatility, shifting geopolitical landscapes, and rapidly changing customer demands. In this Supply Chain Now webinar…

In this webinar, hosts Scott Luton and Marty Parker, along with Wiley Jones, CEO of Doss, will unpack the foundational elements of demand planning—what works, what doesn’t, and how Doss helps tackle the inherent complexity…

Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Marty Parker, special guests Ryan Murphy and Dhaval Desai with Microsoft, as well as Anna Linden with SAP, as we dive into an incredible story of supply chain transformation…

With economic changes on the horizon, the 2025 supply chain must be ready to adapt to commercial and economic trends that will shape—and sometimes steer—the industry. While certain disruptions are inevitable, businesses can still…

Labor management is a good start to understanding operational performance, but productivity metrics alone are inadequate to drive efficiencies and business results at scale. Learn how Ferguson has superpowered their…

Transporting perishable goods, whether its medicine or produce, is no easy task and requires intense planning.  Supply chain and logistics professionals have employed a number of solutions over the past years to…

Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Jake Barr and discover how AstraZeneca is revolutionizing its biopharmaceutical supply chain. Special guests, Ailsa Duncan with AstraZeneca and Philip Vervloesem with OMP…

The future of logistics is here, and it’s powered by AI. Join us as Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Tevon Taylor welcome Phillip Lechter, VP of Growth at CXT Software, and discover how cutting-edge AI technology can transform your supply chain and give you a competitive edge…

Today’s global supply chain is embracing digital transformation and finding new ways to create a flexible and agile framework for business…

Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Tevon Taylor, and tech experts Richie Daigle with Tive and Michael Caney with Highway, for a new webinar that explores essential strategies for safeguarding your logistics operations…

Discover how Trek, a global leader in the bicycle industry, transitioned from B2B-only shipments to launching a direct-to-consumer (DTC) initiative, propelling their business to new heights…

With just 23% of SMBs using AI, Netstock’s latest Inventory Management Benchmark Report reveals a golden opportunity for businesses to enhance operations and optimize resources. As SMBs grapple with complex supplier networks and fluctuating demand…

Effective final mile planning and tools are crucial in the complex air freight landscape. Shippers need integrated technology to ensure that the final mile seamlessly fits into the overall transportation process…

In today’s evolving digital landscape, the threat of cyberattacks—ransomware in particular—has never been more pressing. Join Ara Arslanian, Senior Director at OMNIA Partners, and Bill Hardin, Vice President…

The symbiotic relationship between people and technology is advancing the vision for a unified supply chain and pushing the limits of innovation and progress to new heights…

Shipping is tricky enough as it is—add in shifting seasonal order volume and/or company growth and it can start to feel like you’re juggling way too many boxes at once (literally!). From keeping your deliveries on time to figuring out how to not break the bank…

Join Supply Chain Now, OMNIA Partners, and Opendoor for “Optimizing Procurement Operations with Group Purchasing Organizations” to learn…

Join us for a special LIVE conversation that will offer proven best practices, expertise and perspective for marketing teams…

In this Supply Chain Now webinar, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter welcome special guests John DeSarbo and Bharathi Shankar from ZS to…

Join us as we explore how AI technologies remove data prerequisites, streamline MRO inventory data management, and…

Join this free webinar and discover how to unlock the hidden potential of external data, like Point-of-Sale (POS) information, to take your B2B demand forecasting to the next level…

In today’s competitive market, recognizing and protecting the value of every link in the supply chain is essential…

Being a logistics leader is no easy task. You need to manage complexity, continually optimize operations, make faster, smarter decisions, and always be prepared for anything…

With macro-economic conditions like inflation and changing consumer preferences, supply chain optimization and AI technologies are quickly evolving into…

Companies are grappling with a multitude of challenges. The most common – labor availability, supply chain variability, and rising customer service expectations…

Increasing operational costs, labor shortages, and geopolitical tensions and are keenly felt by supply chain organizations and highlight the importance of fast, informed decision-making…

AI technology is capturing everyone’s attention and is already reshaping industries worldwide. You may wonder how AI will benefit your business, what its impact will be on your…

As fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies and their external supply chain partners continue to operate in a competitive, ever-shifting market, it is becoming more important than…

In an increasingly complex market environment, the ability to simplify logistics processes, implement effective strategies, and manage change leads to supply chain…

The manufacturing sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by fluctuating market demands, technological advancements, and the need for…

Headquartered in Italy, Dr. Schär leads the market in gluten-free foods, offering a wide range of products for special dietary needs. With over 1,750 employees globally, the company…

Rebates have become a critical component of the $76 trillion global economy, the grease that keeps the supply chain humming. Gone are the days when rebates were…

In an era where the intersection of physical logistics and advanced technologies is crucial, our webinar offers a deep dive into strategies for optimizing your logistics operations…

In business, it’s all about the bottom line. It has to be if you’re going to keep the lights on. The question is, how did you get there? The data within your systems…

In today’s world, many industries are recognizing that effective operations are not solely the responsibility of a single organization. Instead, the best outcomes…

Are you looking to safeguard your business’s financial stability? Efficient inventory management is critical to improving an organization’s financial health. As the cost of capital rises…

Danone is on an ongoing transformation journey to create a consumer-centric and proactive supply chain so that it can more rapidly adapt to changing market conditions…

Distribution’s pivotal role in industry success goes beyond just moving goods; it’s an intricate blend of logistics, technology, and strategy, meeting the evolving market demands…

Let’s face it, MRO inventory is usually overbought and underinsured, costing millions. But organizations rarely do anything about it because they’re convinced their…

Disruptions have forced manufacturers to pivot from Just in Time to “just in case.” Manufacturers work closely with partners to better understand threats and…

Businesses are collecting mountainous amounts of data, but few are using that data to make transformative change. Multiple departments, systems and processes…

ERPs are pivotal in streamlining operations; however, not all ERP solutions provide adequate inventory optimization functionality. SMBs need functionality that provides…

In today’s ever-evolving retail supply chain landscape, businesses face relentless challenges that demand swift adaptation and evolution. Failing to proactively embrace new…

In today’s ever-evolving retail supply chain landscape, businesses face relentless challenges that demand swift adaptation and evolution. Failing to proactively embrace…

In this engaging discussion, we’ll uncover how effective leadership drives risk management, transforming it into a holistic strategy that propels your organization’s success…

Revenue loss stemming from working with Walmart, one of the largest retail giants in the world, can create massive issues with company cash flow. In this live webinar session…

Navigating the complexities of the last mile in the supply chain can be daunting. The journey that a product takes to reach customers is fraught with challenges…

When it comes to successful digital transformation, several essential components are imperative for building a resilient and sustainable supply chain. These include flexibility, agility…

Digitized inventory management can make your supply chain more efficient and resilient to disruptions, develop higher visibility into your part consumption, improve forecasting…

Looking for easier, faster, and more accurate ways to manage your entire transportation execution lifecycle? Tired of switching back and forth between your other business systems?

Join Lyle Ekdahl, recovering enterprise software development executive and technology market advisor, and Greg Davis, Principal at Grant Thornton, along with and Supply Chain Now’s…

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, it is more important than ever for organizations to have a comprehensive understanding of their spend to remain competitive…

While many things have changed in the post-pandemic world, retailers are increasingly strict about on-time in-full (OTIF) service targets, pushing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs) to implement new supply chain practices…

Do you have the ability to model the cost, service, and risk implications of potential supply chain decisions? Here’s how better supply chain network design benefits your…

Whether it’s miscommunicated demand signals or misaligned data, the supplier-buyer disconnect continues to drag down efficiency for both parties. But it doesn’t have to be that way…

The last few years of unprecedented disruption has placed supply chain operations and their need to digitally transform in the spotlight. For many companies, there are aspects of their supply chain that run on manual, disconnected, and siloed processes which have always created inefficiencies, visibility gaps, and impacted performance.  The new level of disruption…

Radical changes are being made across supplier bases as companies move to a more regionalized supplier base with less reliance on offshore production. Global transportation delays continue to create shipping issues and spikes in demand continue to further stress corporate supply chains. It’s more important than ever for organizations to maximize effective planning strategies…

Most supply chain execution systems are siloed and fragmented, creating inefficiencies and waste. Supply chain transformation often looks like a portfolio of solutions, often from different vendors with different architectures and version cycles, that require different approaches to integration, modification, and upgrades. Join our unified supply chain experts to understand how a…

In a new survey of 1000 global supply chain leaders, 50% reported that they experienced three or more significant supply chain events last year…

Ever wondered how to improve your digital media presentations? In today’s media-saturated environment, creating compelling content is more important than ever…

Bio-Rad is a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative products for the life science research and clinical diagnostic markets…

Procurement leaders and category managers are facing a daunting challenge—balancing cost-cutting, risk management, and securing supplies with the tough goal of…

While rebates and pricing are just a fraction of the picture of a complex supply chain, they are both critical components in bringing more alignment…

After COVID-19, most companies will be cash poor, margin hungry, and riveted on boosting supply chain resilience. They say, “forewarned is forearmed,” but what specific actions…

SAP believes that Industry 4.0 goes well beyond smart manufacturing.  It connects production with end-to-end process execution across the supply chain, so you can reach…

Parcel shipping has been turbulent, and changes aren’t done. Logistics Intelligence software-provider Sifted will share how parcel shippers can use their shipping data to assess the health of their operations, set achievable goals, and execute on them. Shippers that do this can build more profitable and resilient parcel operations for 2023 and beyond.

As production delays persist across the supply base, global transportation delays continue to cause massive shipping issues and peaks in demand continue to occur, even more stress is being placed on corporate supply chains…

Seek out a GPO that can help you futureproof your organization, strengthen your supplier relationship management, mitigate your risks, and reach your goals. Doing so can…

With all the discussion around the current state of global supply chains, one question that gets asked too many times these days is: “How will my company manage during this incessant supply chain crisis?” Join Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Greg White as they welcome Ron Lee, Chief Product and Technology Officer…

As supply chains span the globe and become more complex, it is essential to have a supply chain strategy that is aligned with the broader corporate and financial goals of the business. This is where a modern finance team steps in as the change influencer, helping their commercial counterparts to plan and execute strategies…

Is there still a place for demand forecasting in today’s world of constant volatility? Anticipating uncertainty with demand forecasting is a critical driver of inventory health and delivering stand-out customer experiences.
Join us for a conversation on…

What does a sea of trucks parked in a former NASCAR speedway look like? 
Ford could tell you… Over 60,000 F-150 pickups are sitting there awaiting essential parts to be completed. Recent aerial footage of the Kentucky speedway has shaken the world, displaying the magnitude of the disruptions manufacturers are facing since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic…

E-commerce is no longer on the upward swing seen at the height of the pandemic, but e-tailers need to keep growing to stay competitive– albeit cost-efficiently. In this webinar, we examine today’s conflicting priorities and explore how the right delivery strategy can keep costs down while growing sales…

With over 60,000 product offerings and 8 ecommerce shopping sites, OnlineStores.com’s vast portfolio required complete access to freight and shipment data to reduce transportation costs and maximize resource effectiveness. Hear from John Gilkey, Chief Operating Officer at OnlineStores.com, on how they leverage RateLinx to…

As supply chain chaos continues, one of the most difficult challenges for suppliers & manufacturers is identifying strategic sourcing opportunities and across multiple facilities. In addition, organizations have relied on excess inventory as an insurance policy at the expense of opportunities to balance working capital. What if you no longer…

Beyond cryptocurrency, blockchain technology is becoming a critical layer in financial services, government, non-profit organizations, and several other critical industries. In this webinar, Scott Luton and Total Network Services (TNS) Senior Vice President Kevin Jackson are joined by Deal Box Head of Product…

International Trade and Trade Finance have evolved significantly over the last decade, and more recently, the COVID crisis has driven a significant acceleration in the digitization of trade documentation and supply chain finance. Learn how Crocs transformed their financial processes within their supply chain and how they improved…

The ability to rapidly respond to disruptive events in a sustainable manner is a critical capability for most enterprises. The key is to minimize the impact on cost and quality. How can supply chain leaders operationalize supply chain resilience to create value in the supply chain? The answer: They must have total visibility into inventory, order…

Every warehouse used for storage, manufacturing, distribution, and order fulfillment are central points in the supply chain that require continuous improvement and proper staffing to sustain and grow market share. Operations professionals need to constantly evaluate essential functions such as channels of communication…

Parcel shipping is at the heart of e-commerce operations. Despite this, many shippers don’t realize that small changes to their cartons or packing can yield dramatic cost savings and SCOPE-3 emissions reduction. In this webinar, we’ll explore the compounding effect of using the right size cartons, and optimizing how they’re packed…

The ongoing supply chain crisis is testing distributors and wholesalers like never before. Unpredictable lead times, spiraling transportation and inventory costs, and global shortages of key commodities are putting incredible strain on margins that are already very thin…

Today’s ecosystem is fraught with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (vuca) brought on by 2+ years of COVID, the war in Ukraine and multiple socio-political factors. Demand Planners carry the huge responsibility to navigate their organization through these difficult times but are left with traditional tools, starting from the assumption that the past will repeat itself…

Recent disruptions have exposed the single points of failures within our supply chains, and major nations across the globe are now contemplating or pushing towards ‘sovereignty’ of their supply chains. ‘Made in America’ is one such initiative for the White House with an eye toward building American Supply Chain Resilience. Similar initiatives are in play by EU, India, and other governments…

Best-in-class warehouses have evolved quickly from mobilization of the operation to automation. Learn the 10 competencies that an advanced warehouse exhibits, and that don’t require massive capital expenditures on robotics or software. Join a brand leader in their niche…

Stories of supply chain disruption have dominated the headlines and confirmed that modern supply chains must be built on a more resilient foundation. At the same time, we’re in an age of rapid digital transformation and businesses are all racing to modernize systems to deliver that just-on-time service customers have come to expect…

Stories of supply chain disruption have dominated the headlines and confirmed that modern supply chains must be built on a more resilient foundation. At the same time, we’re in an age of rapid digital transformation and businesses are all racing to modernize systems to deliver that just-on-time service customers have come to expect…

Today’s supply chain professional may be hungry for information but still drowning in data, never confident in how trustworthy some sources might be versus others. Pursuing supply chain transparency means expanding connections and communication across a global network of suppliers and logistics service providers, but only if you have the means to harmonize and…

If you sell physical products, warehousing and shipping costs can make or break your business. But most companies treat order fulfillment as an afterthought, running toward a future in which they won’t be able to compete with marketplace giants. Scott Luton with Supply Chain Now will sit down with Jeremy Bodenhamer, CEO of ShipHawk, the leading provider…

As the repercussions of COVID are still echoing through supply chains around the world, how can businesses adapt to the new reality of constant uncertainty? Optimas Solutions, a major parts distributor and manufacturer, has seen both supply and demand reliability turned upside down. In this session, we’ll have a candid discussion with Optimas’ President of…

To foster greater innovation, Transplace leverages customer collaboration to develop and deploy new logistics and supply chain technology and processes to drive performance excellence for all the 62,000 unique users on our platform. In this session, hosted by TEKTOK’s Karin Bursa, and Supply Chain Now’s Scott Luton…

Modern demands on supply chain operations have surpassed the abilities of legacy solutions, limiting productivity and adaptability. As new challenges arise, it’s essential to utilize technologies that are flexible, extensible, and versionless to embrace what lies ahead.

Recent disruptions have confirmed that modern supply chains must be built on a more resilient foundation. Not just to help manage risk, but to be better positioned to deal with and even gain advantage from disruptions. Along these lines, the notion of agility is also gaining ground in order to quickly adjust supply chain tactics. The question is: can our supply chains be both at the same time?

Learn how a large shipper with large and diverse product and supplier portfolios delivers excellent customer experience amid constantly changing and uncertain global supply chain conditions, and join in the engaging discussion.

Ports clogged. Rail lines at a standstill. Can’t find containers or computer chips. And it’s felt like peak year-round this year. Feeling the squeeze in global supply chain? Certainly. We all are. Join this webinar discussion to hear from seasoned experts that will offer critical insights, best practices & helpful perspective for mitigating the current set of…

Join supply chain industry expert, Aaron Meredith, along with Supply Chain Now’s Scott Luton and Greg White, as they address the learnings from Verusen’s annual State of the Supply Chain report – sharing industry insights, best practices, trends, and initiatives.

When it comes to managing finances or making large decisions for an organization, data is of the utmost importance to help guide your decisions and give you insights on what to expect after the decision is made. Whether you’re managing day-to-day finances, making a decision on pricing, choosing who to partner with, or even creating deal negotiations…

How can a traditional, retail-first brand learn to think like a disruptor? You’ve probably seen quip’s billboards, but you haven’t heard the story of how this dominant direct-to-consumer oral healthcare brand successfully launched into thousands of retail stores like Target and Walmart…

After a year of supplier shortages, demand fluctuations, increased operating costs, and liquidity pinches, supply chain leaders face a crossroads — either maintain the status quo and hope for the best, or reevaluate their business model to ensure they can weather the next storm.

Demand for golf equipment surged during the global pandemic as more people explored new forms of safe, outdoor activities. PING, a global leader in golf equipment, apparel, and accessories, turned these unexpected events into an opportunity to drive growth and deliver on its promise of innovation and exceptional customer service.

Uncertainties and countless disruptions have become all too common for the global supply chain. Now, more than ever, transportation executives and trailblazers are investing in new technologies and are partnering with innovative logistics solutions providers to stay competitive…

The world is becoming more software driven and while it’s helping accelerate innovation, it’s also increasing risk. Service providers, equipment manufacturers and the various suppliers in the information communications technology (ICT) industry are seeing a sharp rise in breaches and attacks through the…

There is proof in the panel- learn from esteemed purchasing and supply chain management professionals on how they drove their business forward through the COVID-19 disruption (and continue to do so). These pros will discuss predictions for the future of supply chain as we embark on the ‘new world’, proven best practices they have employed – including engaging the group purchasing organization (GPO) model, and why leveraging a GPO will prove to be crucial among leading supply chains.

The panel will discuss:
-Core challenges their supply chain faced in 2020, lessons learned, and how they overcame great disruption
-Procurement’s role in enabling the supply chain
-Best practices on implementing their version of supply chain success
-How to operate in 2021, the future of supply chain management in the “new world”

As supply chains continue to move forward in a still unstable environment, these proven success stories will help guide continuous value improvement in the supply chain. “

The importance of supply chain has never been higher and senior leaders are realizing how critical supply chain performance is to their company success. Accordingly, decisions to invest in supply chain resiliency and agility are gaining visibility across c-suites and boards of directors. With that visibility comes the opportunity to break from forcing new ways of thinking into existing supply chain models and truly drive digital transformation. Global confectionery, food, and pet care products and services leader Mars knows this firsthand as its recent investments are addressing both the need for end-to-end supply chain transformation and making a positive impact on the world around us. To do so, Mars has partnered with Kinaxis for their specialized supply chain capabilities and simulation to gain agility and transparency in its supply chain. Join Will Beery, VP Global Transformations, Mars Digital Technologies, and Anne Robinson, Chief Strategy Officer at Kinaxis, along with hosts Scott Luton and Greg White with Supply Chain Now, in this wide-ranging discussion covering the need to balance vision and execution as supply chains transform, innovate and evolve in ways that make a positive impact on the world.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has rapidly become part of everyday life. Connected devices are changing the way we live and work. Organizations in almost every industry sector are looking to IoT to transform the way their operations, deliver new products and services, and serve their customers. During this webinar, Bob Slevin with OpenText will join Scott Luton and Greg White and discuss how new developments in IoT can assist in leveraging tactical IoT-sourced data to realize a strategic advantage and deliver adaptive and resilient supply chain operations.

The Supply Chain Now team is pleased to continue our “Stand Up & Sound Off” series, where we facilitate the sometimes difficult conversations that must be had in order for things to change. One other driving factor in this particular series is to create a global forum where our audience can actively participate & share their thoughts, insights & perspective. In this webinar, two dynamic leaders share lessons learned in post George Floyd corporate America. How have they talked about race with cross-racial audiences, what initiatives are showing meaningful progress and benefits for all employees, which corporate areas are the hardest to impact and how you can engage.

Retail’s new rules have altered the face of fulfillment forever – and modernizing your DC from warehouse to awarehouse is Rule 1. For years, many companies have treated fulfillment as largely a “backroom” function. Enter the COVID-19 pandemic – and its attendant global shutdowns and quarantines – and a company’s ability to keep its products flowing to buyers is in the spotlight. Supply chain leaders now must determine for their companies what “normal” looks like, and guide their executives and Boards to support new decisions and investments based on changing conditions. Whether defining a “new” normal…a “better” normal…a “safer” normal…a “riskier” normal…a “more flexible” normal, or whatever adjective fits best, supply chain leaders need new evaluation and decision frameworks to shape their fulfillment operation investments. Join Jeff Cashman, a 30-plus-year supply chain veteran, as he and Cyndi Lago, Vice President at Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services, explore various considerations, dilemmas and options facing Chief Supply Chain Officers as they move into what has traditionally been “peak” fulfillment season and – more importantly – what 2021 is likely to have in store.

The Supply Chain Now team was pleased to continue our “Stand Up & Sound Off” series, where we facilitate the sometimes difficult conversations that must be had in order for things to change. One other driving factor in this particular series is to create a global forum where our audience can actively participate & share their thoughts, insights & perspective. On July 15th, we were pleased to feature several guest panelists that shared their insights and perspective on some of the challenges that we face, both here in the U.S. and across the international community. As we all approach these challenges from different angles & from different levels of understanding, and as we work to solve these problems together – – it’s important to continue the dialogue and gain insights from others. Our primary objective with this event is to do just that: serve as facilitators for helpful dialogue and discourse.

Many manufacturers with Legacy ERP systems – some 10 to 20 years old – have struggled to operate effectively during the pandemic because their ERP solution could not adapt to such volatile business conditions. Most manufacturers with a modern Cloud ERP system, however, have been able to adapt more easily and even pivot to produce products to help fight COVID-19. Join Vitamin Angels and Tom Brennan, author of COVID-19: The Unlikely Catalyst for ERP Digital Transformation and Rootstock CMO on June 25th at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT for a candid discussion about getting back to business post-COVID-19 and: – How Vitamin Angels were able to continue their business amongst COVID-19 restrictions – Ways to strengthen work-from-home productivity with cloud, mobile, and social ERP capabilities – How data and departmental divides can be eliminated when ERP and CRM are one platform – Various case studies of manufacturers who have positively impacted the fight against COVID-19 – Why ERP as usual doesn’t cut it today or in the Post COVID-19 era

In this webinar, Gartner’s Mike Griswold offers key insights and takeaways from the recently released Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 for 2020.

Stand Up & Sound Off with Supply Chain Now featuring ASCM, Resilience360 and Vector Global Logistics

2019 proved to be a tumultuous year – with civil unrest, climate volatility, and geopolitical tensions. Catching some companies off guard and forcing others to improvise with spontaneous supply chain decisions, many realized that the world is a risky place. To inform and help protect your supply chain from the unexpected, leading supply chain risk management provider, Resilience360, published the 2020 Annual Risk Report. Join us for a lively discussion as Founder and CEO, Tobias Larsson and Risk Monitoring Product Director, Shehrina Kamal provide an overview of the report and examine 2020’s Top 10 Supply Chain Risk Trend predictions, followed by Q&A. Don’t let history repeat itself in your supply chain. Get ready for the unexpected and stay resilient. Register now to learn what can help your business prepare for the future so you can make better supply chain decisions and forward-looking contingency plans. Registrants will receive a free copy of the report.

Manufacturers understand the importance of precise data management to assure that sufficient materials are available in order to avoid costly production downtime. Still, many continue to rely on an outdated and error-prone patchwork of spreadsheets and manual data inputs, often leading to supply shortfalls, mislabeled products and overstocking of products that are no longer needed. This webinar will demonstrate how artificial intelligence (AI) replaces disconnected data silos with a digitized network footprint of all goods, services and logistics throughout the supply chain so that every decision is visible across the entire organization. AI’s machine learning capabilities remove materials guesswork by continually updating and interpreting market and customer trends to drive highly accurate predictive inventory analyses for indirect MRO, direct goods and even finished products. The webinar will also explain how complete digitization of data improves operational efficiency by harmonizing real-time, continually updated data across all departments and users, streamlining inventory management for speedy access to individual product stocks and available quantities.