Supply Chain Now

The secret to mastering retail and e-commerce supply chains is through repeatable, scalable processes and solid partnerships.

Join hosts Scott W. Luton and Kim Reuter as they dive deep into the intricacies of retail and e-commerce supply chains with experts Wes Arentson and Tony Thrasher from SPS Commerce. In this episode, you'll learn why repeatable processes are key to success and how having a well-defined onboarding procedure can...

The energy industry is increasingly leveraging AI to analyze data from drones and sensors to predict future energy failures, reduce downtime and maintenance costs, and even optimize energy production by accurately predicting energy demand. A recent report by McKinsey estimated that AI could potentially enable the energy sector to realize up to $1.3 trillion annually by 2035.

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by Microsof...

Are you curious about optimizing rate negotiations, leveraging executive dashboard views for better decisions, or understanding the value of sustainability in freight logistics?

In this episode, we dive deep into the diverse and intricate world of freight management with guests Jim Floersch, Senior Global Logistics Manager at Pentair, and Shannon Vaillancourt, CEO of RateLinx. Discover how Pentair's integration of advanced transport...

The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!

In this week's episode of The Buzz, host Scott Luton introduces new Supply Chain co-host Marty Parker to the show, and they both welcome special guests Hilda Abbott, Founder ...

Mike Griswold is back with us, and in this episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton welcomes Mike to the show to discuss the key takeaways from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium & Expo 2024.

Listen in and learn more about:

• the keynote by Gartner's CEO Tom Enright, and the challenges ahead for the supply chain industry
• the emphasis on CSCOs to demonstrate their value beyond traditional execution roles and to focus on new...

The current market volatility is making disruptions commonplace, so how can you anticipate and navigate an ever-changing landscape?

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott W. Luton and Allison Giddens delve deep into the turbulent waters of supply chain management with industry experts Nathan Crocker and Drew Herpich from Nolan Transportation Group (NTG). Nathan Crocker shares his decade of experience in drayage operat...

The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!

In this week's Digital Transformers edition of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson were joined by Dave Wheeler, Chief Operating Officer at New Balance. The discu...

It’s that time again - time to look at the U.S. Bank’s most recent Freight Payment Index!

In this episode, Bobby Holland from U.S. Bank and Tevon Taylor from Pegasus Logistics Group join our hosts Scott W. Luton and Kim Reuter to sink their teeth into the data. These four provide an authoritative analysis on domestic freight movements and strategic guidance for navigating the fluctuating supply chain landscape. 

As you listen, y...

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Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com

WEBINAR- From Data to Delivery: Transforming Logistics for Maximum Efficiency: https://bit.ly/3PODrOp

WEBINAR- Achieving Excellence in External Supply Chain Planning and Synchronization: https://bit.ly/3JzDoT6

WEBINAR- Demystifying AI: A year later, from Buzz to Reality: https://bit.ly/3UtRw5F

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Reu...

Check out a special marketing edition of The Buzz, featuring hosts Mary Kate Love, Amanda Luton, and Katherine Hintz of the Supply Chain Now team! Tune in and learn more about the impact of marketing in the supply chain industry.

Listen in as Mary Kate, Amanda, and Katherine discuss various topics including the challenges faced by Starbucks, the surge in sports sponsorship revenue in 2023, and the dark side of fast fashion. They al...

Emerging innovative strategies and technological advancements are set to revolutionize the industry... are you ready for them?

In this episode, host Scott W. Luton delves into the rapidly evolving world of supply chain management with special guests Tom Moore, Founder and CEO of ProvisionAi, and Jake Barr, CEO of BlueWorld Supply Chain Consulting.

Listen in to gain invaluable insights into the significant shift towards outsourcing in...

In this new episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Billy Ray Taylor are joined by Chris Kupillas and Carly Bly from BlueGrace Logistics to unpack effective supply chain management and discover strategies that lead to significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiencies.

Listen in as Chris and Carly discuss the importance of a customer-centered approach to logistics, emphasizing transparency, and communication i...

Let the National Supply Chain Day celebrations continue! On Monday, April 29th, Supply Chain Now celebrated National Supply Chain Day with a very special live stream. Hosts Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love were joined by Enrique Alvarez from Vector Global Logistics, and discussed the importance of celebrating the people of the supply chain industry, highlighting the various roles and responsibilities that keep the global supply chai...

We’re continuing our series on leadership within the booming supply chains of Africa and delving deep into the dynamic and challenging world of the African supply chain ecosystem.

In this episode, hosted by Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love, we’re thrilled to have two exceptional guests with us - Jacques de Villiers, Head of Supply Chain for the Omnia Group, an influential heavyweight in the mining and agriculture sectors, and MJ Schoe...

“When you're looking at budgeting for the next two, three, four years, know that the parcel market right now is ripe. So go for it hard right now. Plan for volumes to stay pretty steady.”

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, we’re joined by Robin Meyer, Senior Vice President of Parcel Strategy and Solutions at Transportation Insight.

Sharing a captivating reel of anecdotes and a truckload of insightful advice, Robin, along with hosts...

The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!

In this week's episode of The Buzz, host Scott Luton welcomes special guest co-host Vin Vashishta to the show for a very supply chain tech-focused episode of The Buzz. Togeth...

Join us for an insightful journey into the heart of the beauty industry's retail supply chain. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by Microsoft, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson delve into the intricate world of beauty retail with special guest Caroline Troit, Senior Vice President, Salon Centric, for L'Oreal.

Listen in and discover why the retail supply chain is the lifeblood of the beauty industry, powering the s...

In the energy sector, sustainability isn't just a buzzword; it's a necessity. As the world faces urgent environmental challenges, the energy industry plays a critical role in reducing carbon emissions and promoting a cleaner future. Sustainable practices are not only essential for environmental stewardship but also for ensuring long-term resilience and competitiveness in an evolving market.

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, spons...

The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!

In this week's episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Billy Taylor welcomed Amit Sinha, Principal, AWS Industry Products, Supply Chain & Operations with Amazon W...