"The Benefits of New Technology Leadership in Supply Chain: Pal Narayanan with GEODIS”

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 217

Broadcast Live from eft’s Logistics CIO Forum, a Reuters Event

In Austin, TX

This episode features Pal Narayanan. Pal serves as Chief Information Officer for GEODIS, The Americas. GEODIS is a worldwide transport and logistics leader that supports clients in their daily work by helping them overcome their logistical constraints. The company is recognized for its expertise and mastery of all aspects of the supply chain. With its five lines of business (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express and Road Transport), GEODIS is a regional organization that spans all continents, with a direct presence in 67 countries and a global network covering 120 countries. GEODIS is ranked seventh in the world and fourth in Europe in our field. We are also the distribution and express leader in France. To learn more: https://geodis.com/us/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Connect with Pal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pal-narayanan-04a1652/

Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/

Day One Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/Z4BUO03GGl0

Day Two Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/wTLz3Hkso2w

SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/y43lywrd

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1

SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/

SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit

2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/

SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube

The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2QmHGmq

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Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/

Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/

ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g

Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/

Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/

This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our deddicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-217

"Effectively Leveraging Innovation, Mobility & the IoT: Shash Anand with SOTI”

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 216

Broadcast Live from eft’s Logistics CIO Forum, a Reuters Event

In Austin, TX

This episode features Shash Anand. Shash serves as Vice President of Product Strategy for SOTI, a proven leader at creating innovative solutions that reduce the cost and complexity of business-critical mobility and the IoT. Thousands of companies around the world depend on SOTI to secure, manage and support their mobile operations. SOTI’s two decades of success has built strong partnerships with leading mobile platform providers and device manufacturers. These relationships give the company an unparalleled insight into new technology and industry trends before they happen. SOTI helps businesses take mobility to endless possibilities. Learn more here: https://www.soti.net/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Connect with Shash on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/ssqbpr5

Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/

Day One Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/Z4BUO03GGl0

Day Two Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/wTLz3Hkso2w

SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/y43lywrd

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1

SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/

SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit

2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/

SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube

The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2QmHGmq

Check Out News From Our Sponsors:

The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog

Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/

APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org

TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/

Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/

Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/

ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g

Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/

Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/

This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-216

"A Gameplan for Moving at Light Speed: Scott Auslund with Gulf Relay”

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 215

Broadcast Live from eft’s Logistics CIO Forum, a Reuters Event

In Austin, TX

This episode features Scott Ausland. Scott is the Chief Operating Officer for Gulf Relay. As a member of the executive team, Scott oversees the strategic development of the non-asset portion of the company, including technology solutions, freight brokerage, managed transportation, sales and M&A. Scott has led high-performing teams across multiple disciplines in the supply chain and logistics space. With hands-on experience in sales, operations, business intelligence, and strategic planning, Scott has produced outsized results for the companies he has partnered with to date. Scott has a passion for the supply chain industry and has worked alongside world-class educators to develop curriculum aimed at accelerating working professional’s knowledge of logistics. Scott volunteers his professional time as a Board Member with the Council of Supply Chain Professionals (CSCMP). He is especially focused on engaging college students and young professionals as they enter supply chain careers. Learn more about Gulf Relay here: https://gulfrelay.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Connect with Scott Auslund on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottauslund/

Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/

Day One Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/Z4BUO03GGl0

Day Two Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/wTLz3Hkso2w

SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/y43lywrd

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1

SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/

SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit

2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/

SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube

The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2QmHGmq

Check Out News From Our Sponsors:

The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog

Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/

APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org

TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/

Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/

Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/

ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g

Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/

Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/

This episode is hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-215

"How Technology is Transforming Logistics: Rob Cook with Sheer”

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 214

Broadcast Live from eft’s Logistics CIO Forum, a Reuters Event In Austin, TX

Episode 214 features Rob Cook. Rob serves as Chief Technology Officer for Sheer. Rob brings more than 25 years of logistics and supply chain management expertise to the Sheer Logistics team. Prior to joining Sheer, his leadership experience included serving in VP roles at Mercury Gate and Arzoon TMS. Known for his customer-focused, value-driven approach, Rob applies solution design skills on both the business and technical side of logistics to every opportunity that comes his way. Learn more about Sheer: https://sheerlogistics.com

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Connect with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-cook-5431055/

Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/

Day One Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/Z4BUO03GGl0

Day Two Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/wTLz3Hkso2w

SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/y43lywrd

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1

SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/

SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit

2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/

SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube

The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2QmHGmq

Check Out News From Our Sponsors:

The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog

Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/

APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org

TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/

Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/

Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/

ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g

Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/

Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/

This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated homepage at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-214

"Key 2019 Takeaways & Bold Predictions for 2020: Lee Klaskow with Bloomberg Intelligence”

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 213

Broadcast Live from eft’s Logistics CIO Forum, a Reuters Event In Austin, TX

Lee KLaskow is the featured guest of episode 213. Lee A. Klaskow is a senior analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, a unique platform for in-depth analysis, ideas, and data sets on industries and companies, as well as credit, government, ESG, and litigation factors that impact decision-making available on the Bloomberg Professional services at BI . He specializes in freight transportation and logistics, including global marine shipping, air freight and logistics sectors as well as the North American trucking and railroad industries.

Klaskow provides primary company coverage on CSX, CP, CNI, CHRW, DPW GY, EURN, FDX, JBHT, KSU, KNX, LSTR, MAERSKB DC, NSC, ODFL, UNP, UPS, WERN and XPO, for Bloomberg Intelligence. Engaged in extensive contact with management teams, investors, sell-side analysts, bankers, industry contacts and Bloomberg customers to develop and refine research and analysis. Prior to joining Bloomberg, Klaskow was a senior analyst at Longbow Research and Prudential Equity Group, where he covered freight transportation and logistics companies. He has also worked at Prudential Equity Group as an industrial associate prior to being promoted to senior analyst. Klaskow helped originate and execute global equity transactions for both ABN Amro Rothschild and J.P. Morgan. Klaskow began his career at McCarthy, Crisanti & Maffei analyzing and reporting on the primary equity markets. Klaskow earned his bachelor of science degree in finance and management from Ithaca College, and his master’s in business from Fordham University.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Connect with Lee Klaskow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeklaskow/

Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/

Day One Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/Z4BUO03GGl0

Day Two Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/wTLz3Hkso2w

SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/y43lywrd

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1

SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/

SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit

2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/

SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube

The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2QmHGmq

Check Out News From Our Sponsors:

The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog

Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/

APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org

TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/

Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/

Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/

ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g

Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/

Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/

Greg White and Scott Luton hosted this episode. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-213.

"Connecting Trucks & Automating Freight: Abhishek Gupta with KeepTruckin”

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 212

Broadcast Live from eft’s Logistics CIO Forum, a Reuters Event In Austin, TX

This episode features Abhishek Gupta. Abhishek Gupta is a Group Product Manager at KeepTruckin, a modern fleet management solution, leading safety & insurance products. Previously, he was a product leader at Uber responsible for multiple data platforms, such as Uber Movement, Kepler and AVS. Abhishek has 10+ years of experience at the intersection of product management & data and also held various technology roles at Box and Salesforce. He has a degree in computer science from University of California, Berkeley, follows basketball avidly and lives in San Francisco, CA. Learn more about KeepTruckin here: https://keeptruckin.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with Abhishek Gupta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishekg1/

Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/

Day One Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/Z4BUO03GGl0

Day Two Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/wTLz3Hkso2w

SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/y43lywrd

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1

SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/

SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit

2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/

SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube

The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2QmHGmq

Check Out News From Our Sponsors

The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog

Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/

APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org

TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/

Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/

Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/

ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g

Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/

Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/

This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-212

"Making Your Mark & Leaving A Legacy: George Prest with MHI”

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 211

Learn more about MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/

This episode features George Prest. George Prest is the chief executive officer of MHI, the nation's largest material handling, logistics, and supply chain association. In addition to promoting the industry, MHI also organizes the ProMat and MODEX trade shows. Prest has more than 30 years of experience in the material handling industry, including managing material handling companies and even running his own company. Before joining MHI, he was the CEO of Prest Rack Inc. He has also served as president of both the Rack Manufacturers Institute Inc. (RMI) and the Material Handling Education Foundation Inc. (MHEFI), as executive chairman of MHI, and as a member of the Manufacturers Board of Advisors (MBOA) of the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA). Prest is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a B.A. in public administration. He also participated in post-graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and the University of Notre Dame. Learn more about MHI Here: http://www.mhi.org/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Connect with George on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwprest/

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/

Day One Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/Z4BUO03GGl0

Day Two Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/wTLz3Hkso2w

SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/y43lywrd

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1

SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/

SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit

2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/

SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube

The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2QmHGmq

Check Out News From Our Sponsors:

The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog

Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/

APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org

TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/

Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/

Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/

ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g

Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/

Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/

This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-211

"The Buzz: Poultry Politics, Nike Says No & Blockchain Progress & Obstacles”

The Supply Chain Buzz Series

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 210

Sponsored by The Effective Syndicate – www.TheEffectiveSyndicate.com

Scott Luton hosts the Supply Chain Buzz- the top supply chain news you need to know in 15 minutes or less!

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

China Lifts Ban on U.S. Poultry: https://tinyurl.com/yx5f295h

Nike To Stop Selling Through Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/uobmfuz

Blockchain Progress & Obstacles: https://tinyurl.com/uzu6abd

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/

Day One Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/Z4BUO03GGl0

Day Two Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/wTLz3Hkso2w

SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/y43lywrd

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1

SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/

SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit

2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/

SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube

The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2QmHGmq

Check Out News From Our Sponsors:

The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog

Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/

APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org

TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/

Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/

Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/

ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g

Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/

Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/

For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-210

"Next Generation Leadership: John Paxton with MHI”

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 209

Learn more about MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/

This episode features John Paxton. John is the Chief Operations Officer and CEO Designate of Material Handling Industry Association (MHI). Mr. Paxton has over 30 years of leadership experience in the material handling industry and was President of Demag Cranes and Components, North American crane manufacturing and service operations. Mr. Paxton has been recognized for his volunteer leadership in the material handling industry. This leadership includes serving as Chairman of the Board of MHI, as well as the president of the Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA), the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) and the Monorail Manufacturers association (MMA). Mr. Paxton is a graduate of the Ohio State University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and of Kent State University with an MBA focused on international business. In addition, he completed the University of Michigan executive leadership program. Learn more about MHI here: http://www.mhi.org/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paxton-a854b324/

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/

Day One Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/Z4BUO03GGl0

Day Two Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/wTLz3Hkso2w

SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/y43lywrd

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1

SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/

2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/

SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube

The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://tinyurl.com/y3mhgqq7

Check Out News From Our Sponsors

The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog

Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/

APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org

TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/

Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/

Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/

ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g

Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/

Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/

This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For more information on this episode, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-209

"Profiles in Veteran Leadership: John Tien with Citigroup & Kevin Horgan with VETLANTA”

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 208

The VETLANTA Voice Series, Exclusively on Supply Chain Now Radio

This episode features John Tien and Kevin Horgan. As a Managing Director at Citigroup, John Tien currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Citi Retail Services’ largest American Express co-brand credit card portfolio, which provides credit card support to over 20 million Citi customers. As a retired U.S. Army Colonel, John also serves as the national Co-Head of the Citi Salutes program (www.CitiSalutes.com) which is Citi’s firm-wide initiative that supports U.S. military veterans and military families both internal to the company and in the communities where Citi works and lives. In this role, John provides national leadership for Citi’s several industry-leading veterans effort which includes Citi’s strategic partnerships with: Veterans On Wall Street (VOWS); the Military.com Military Transition mobile app; the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation; The Mission Continues; Team Rubicon; and the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration. Internal to Citi, John is the senior business sponsor for Citi’s 17 Citi Salutes chapters, the Citi Military Officer Leadership Program, and the Atlanta Citi Salutes chapter. Prior to joining Citi and in his last active tour of duty, John was a senior national security advisor to both President Obama and President Bush.

Kevin Horgan served as a USMC infantry officer from 1979 to 1984. He transitioned to civilian life attending law school and loading trucks for UPS on the same day, two weeks after walking off MCRD San Diego. Kevin retired from UPS in 2017 after 33 years of service in operations, engineering, and corporate real estate. He currently works with VETLANTA and other veteran projects in the community. Kevin and his wife Maureen have four adult children and three grandchildren. Kevin is an avid reader and has published two Civil War novels, and he blogs regularly on corps2corporate.com (for transitioning Marines and servicemen and women) and ourcultureinchoate.com (musings on the world at large). Learn more about Kevin Horgan: https://www.kevinhorganbooks.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Learn more about VETLANTA: https://vetlanta.org/

Learn more about Citi Salutes program: https://www.citigroup.com/citi/citizen/community/citisalutes/

Check out Kevin Horgan’s books: https://www.kevinhorganbooks.com/

Day One Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/Z4BUO03GGl0

Day Two Recap of the eft Logistics CIO Forum: https://youtu.be/wTLz3Hkso2w

SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/y43lywrd

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1

SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/

SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit

2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/

SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube

The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://tinyurl.com/y3mhgqq7

Check Out News From Our Sponsors:

The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog

Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/

APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org

TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/

Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/

Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/

ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g

Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/

Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/

This episode was hosted by Lloyd Knight and Scott Luton. For more information on this episode, please visit our dedicated show page: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-208