Digital Transformers

Building a leading supply chain tech stack is a journey, not a destination. The transformation process requires internal and external collaboration, a keen understanding of the customer experience, and solid integration between applications. If anything, or anyone, can speed up that transformation journey, it is a win. Jose Paredes Hernandez is a Global SAP Consumer Industry Leader and Distinguished Engineer at IBM Consulting. He has extensive experience leading transformations of GTM and global services organizations. Listen in as he joins host Kevin L. Jackson – in person at SAP Sapphire in Orlando, Florida – to talk about how ISM and SAP are using intelligent workflows to connect the power of people for competitive advantage.

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Learn more about Digital Transformers: https://supplychainnow.com/program/digital-transformers/

Subscribe to Digital Transformers and other Supply Chain Now Programs: https://digital-transformers.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/intelligent-workflows-connect-people-dt57

The promise of digital transformation sometimes leads companies to push hard for progress without realizing what it means for the people doing the work. When an implementation isn’t supported by an active change management effort, adoption and ROI may fall short of expectations. Kristi Choate is a Partner with IBM Consulting’s SAP Process Adoption practice where she develops end- to-end change strategies with clients and provides leadership and guidance for successful implementations. Listen in as she joins host Kevin L. Jackson – in person at SAP Sapphire in Orlando, Florida – to share five executive behaviors associated with successful digital transformation journeys. #IBMPartner

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Learn more about Digital Transformers: https://supplychainnow.com/program/digital-transformers/

Subscribe to Digital Transformers and other Supply Chain Now Programs: https://digital-transformers.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/5-executive-behaviors-tied-successful-digital-transformation-dt56

Many manufacturers leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) to gather data and streamline their operations. Lexmark has been applying that concept since long before the IoT was commonly understood, using sensors to gather data and provide their clients with an exceptional customer experience.

Tonya Jackson is the Senior Vice President of Chief Product Delivery Officer at Lexmark. She has over 30 years of experience in the high-tech industry, and is currently responsible for Lexmark’s product delivery strategy, which includes supply chain, manufacturing, hardware, supplies development, and more.

In this interview, sponsored by Microsoft, Tonya joins co-hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson to discuss:

• Initiatives that Lexmark has implemented to move their digital transformation forward, such as leveraging IoT capabilities to pinpoint variances and accelerate responses

• Investing in supply chain resilience by institutionalizing lessons learned in preparation for the decisions she and her team will make in the future

• How the cloud makes it possible for manufacturing companies, and supply chain leadership specifically, to access powerful computational resources on an as-needed basis

Additional Links & Resources:

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Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcK

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

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Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/

2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6V

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/building-disruptive-differentiated-offering-lexmark-1117

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Digital transformation strategy allows organizations to drive change through significant process improvements. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems play a vital role on this change journey, as does subject matter expertise. Martin Stenzig is the Chief Technology Officer at Rizing, where he is responsible for driving innovation and generating measurable benefits by bringing together the latest technologies with subject matter expertise in consumer industries, human experience management, and enterprise asset management. Listen in as he joins host Kevin L. Jackson to talk about how he helps his customers imagine what is possible and then deliver against that vision. #ad

Additional Links and Information:

Learn more about Digital Transformers: https://supplychainnow.com/program/digital-transformers/

Subscribe to Digital Transformers and other Supply Chain Now Programs: https://digital-transformers.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/finding-golden-nuggets-digital-enablement-strategy-dt54

Network security is steadily becoming more complex. There are more ways to connect than ever before, including 5G, Wi-Fi, and hardwired connections. There are also more devices connecting: mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and the internet of things. All these devices are subject to the threat landscape, which must also contend with security challenges from the growing popularity of remote and hybrid work. Dr. Sally Eaves is the CEO of Tomorrow’s Tech Today and Helen Yu is the founder and CEO of Tigon Advisory. They are both well-versed in the cyber security policies and practices being applied by leading companies today. Listen in as they join host Kevin L. Jackson to discuss how to support cyber risk management through strategy and cost-benefit analysis.

Additional Links and Information:

Learn more about Digital Transformers: https://supplychainnow.com/program/digital-transformers/

Subscribe to Digital Transformers and other Supply Chain Now Programs: https://digital-transformers.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/biztalks-challenges-opportunities-surrounding-network-modernization-dt53

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n 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!

This week’s edition of The Buzz was a Digital Transformers edition, and it featured hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. They opened the conversation by talking about the ever-increasing number of Phishing attempts… with UPS and Amazon, two large supply chain providers, topping the list as the most impersonated companies on the Internet.

In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Kevin discussed:

• Transformation research from the American Productivity & Quality Center (APQC) finding that while 91 percent of inventory management respondents are digitizing their data and processes, only 31 percent are using predictive analytics and only 26 percent are using AI

• Opportunities to leverage data and analytics via ‘Supply Chain 4.0’ – by optimizing operations, reducing manual errors, even leveraging automation

• The dynamic pendulum that swings between nearshoring, onshoring, and offshoring, and the challenge associated with trying to optimize on a moving target

Additional Links & Resources:

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

Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcK

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO

Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/

2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3f

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-digital-transformers-1104

Although digital transformation is a central focus of most business conversations, many companies still struggle to demonstrate a return on their investment. To drive innovation and get beyond first rung business challenges, they also need a mature, adaptable implementation methodology. Leonardo De Araujo is a Partner at Beyond Technologies, where he puts his SAP solutions expertise to work helping companies compete in today’s competitive marketplace. Listen in as he joins host Kevin L. Jackson to talk about common implementation challenges and how companies can get beyond them by working with a trusted partner.

Additional Links and Information:

Learn more about Digital Transformers: https://supplychainnow.com/program/digital-transformers/

Subscribe to Digital Transformers and other Supply Chain Now Programs: https://digital-transformers.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/driving-value-above-beyond-sap-dt51

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n 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!

This week’s Digital Transformers edition of The Buzz included hosts Scott Luton, Greg White, and Kevin L. Jackson, as well as special guest Michael Pytel, co-founder and CTO at Fulfilld. Michael has over 15 years’ experience supporting large enterprise manufacturing and whole distribution organizations. He is passionate about blending the unique strengths of humans and automation – something that came across clearly in this conversation.

In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Michael, Scott, Greg, and Kevin discussed:

• Cash flow management advice for tech founders (and investors) in the growing shadow of Silicon Valley Bank

• Why business processes – and not ‘robots’ – might be to blame if your digital transformation or automation project falls short of expectations

• The amazing agility of third-party logistics providers that is taking fulfillment to the next level – despite the products being shipped

Additional Links & Resources:

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

Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcK

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Join the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO

Learn more about Fulfilld:  www.fulfilld.io

Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/

2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- 5 Tips for Creating Effective Digital Content: http://bit.ly/3xvkXch

WEBINAR- Supply Chain Agility in an Ever-Changing World: https://bit.ly/41zl0BU

WEBINAR- The Unified Supply Chain – A Platform Approach: http://bit.ly/3EH8fep

WEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: How to go beyond S&OP in 2023: http://bit.ly/3ZTfmJ2

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, Greg White, and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-digital-transformers-fulfilld-1093

Sponsored by IBM, this episode brings together two thought leaders to share their perspective on why 2023 is the year that the retail industry will truly break through. Sandra Campos, CEO of Cynosure Holdings, is a Board Member, 3x CEO, 2x entrepreneur, and advisor, and Mark Meister is a Partner in Supply Chain Transformation for IBM Consulting. Listen in as they join host Kevin L. Jackson to discuss why retail is smarter, faster, and more innovative today than ever before. Hear about the need to transform legacy systems, the important work that must go into building the next generation of talent, and why sustainability is finally becoming a ‘table stakes’ discussion.

Additional Links and Information:

Learn more about Digital Transformers: https://supplychainnow.com/program/digital-transformers/

Subscribe to Digital Transformers and other Supply Chain Now Programs: https://digital-transformers.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/2023-retail-industry-breakthrough-ibm-dt49

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n 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!

This week’s edition of The Buzz featured hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson, but not regular co-host Greg White, who was still celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl win. The show also featured a special appearance by Koray Kose from Gartner and Selin Kapan-Green from Turkish Philanthropy Funds talking about the devastating earthquake that recently struck Turkey and Syria.

In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Kevin discussed:

• The initiative that is underway to incentivize partnerships between American companies and suppliers in Central America as a way of addressing the root causes of mass migration

• How bad actors in Mexico are trying to illicitly cash in on green gold in the form of avocados – and how law enforcement is fighting back

• The immediate on-the-ground efforts to save lives in Turkey and Syria, as well as how people around the world can most effectively support them

Additional Links & Resources:

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

Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyL

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/

2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYr

WEBINAR- Balancing Cost, Risk, and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty: http://bit.ly/3kYufuy

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-live-earthquake-relief-special-edition-1081