Supply Chain Now

"The Buzz: Chinese Auto Market Slump, Air Cargo Woes, Parallel Reality, Apple’s Daisy Robot & More”

The Supply Chain Buzz Series

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 258

Sponsored by The Effective Syndicate – www.TheEffectiveSyndicate.com

This episode features Scott Luton in our weekly supply chain buzz- the top news in supply chain in 15 minutes or less!

Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now Radio. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and has served on the boards for APICS Atlanta and the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. He also serves as an advisor with TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm based in the Southeast. Follow Scott Luton on Twitter at @ScottWLuton and learn more about SCNR here: www.SupplyChainNowRadio.com

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

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

Chinese Auto Sales Decline: https://tinyurl.com/yxxo8uuh

Carroll Shelby Doc on Netflix: https://tinyurl.com/rh37wwo

Parallel Reality: https://tinyurl.com/ygrkbka5

Air Cargo Slump: https://tinyurl.com/va927lu

Apple’s Daisy Robot: https://tinyurl.com/u9zrr8n

Talent Management Best Practices: https://tinyurl.com/sgcupkb

Webinar on AI & Inventory Management: https://tinyurl.com/u7gmr9v

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

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80

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/wc68s9f

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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-258

"Key Leadership Lessons Learned from 2019 and How to Avoid & Overcome Micromanagement"

The Multi-Generational Leadership Series on Supply Chain Now Radio

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This episode features Tandreia Bellamy. Tandreia Bellamy is currently Engineering Vice President for Global Freight Forwarding (GFF), responsible for operation strategy, forecasting and technology tool development to optimize sustainable efficiency while driving world class service. Tandreia held a similar position for UPS’s Global Logistics business unit. In this position, she directed all industrial engineering activities related to the company’s key product offerings: Warehousing, Distribution, Inventory Management, Service Parts Logistics and Mail Innovations. Prior to her Supply Chain roles she was the small package West Region Vice President of Engineering, responsible for the Industrial Engineering (IE), Operations Excellence (Quality), Asset Management and Technology Support Groups (TSG) for the 25 states in the western half of the United States. Tandreia was directed all aspect of planning, asset utilization, service quality, support and implementation of technology, and process improvements. Tandreia began her UPS career in 1986 as a part-time package handler while completing her undergraduate degree. She held various engineering and operations positions in Central Florida (Orlando) before being transferred to the UPS corporate office in Atlanta. While assigned to Corporate, Tandreia held positions in the Corporate Marketing and Corporate Industrial Engineering departments. Tandreia holds a BS from Stanford University and an MS from the University of Central Florida, both in Industrial Engineering. She served on the Board of Trustees for ChildServ (a multidisciplinary child and family services network) and was a member of the Texas A&M Engineering Advisory Board. She is currently on the Executive Advisory Boards for both Virginia Tech Industrial Engineering Department and the Associate for Supply Chain Management (formerly APICS). Tandreia is the proud mother of two wonderful children, Ruby (20) and Anthony (18).

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Connect with Tandreia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tandreia-bellamy-56b49959/

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

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

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now Radio: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/

SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/vdfkr7t

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80

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/wc68s9f

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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 dedicated show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-257

"How to Grow & Improve Supply Chain & Reverse Logistics Higher Education”

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The Reverse Logistics Series on Supply Chain Now Radio

Conducted in Partnership with the Reverse Logistics Association

Learn more: https://rla.org/

This episode features Tony Scirrotta and Tim Brown. Timothy Brown serves as Managing Director of Georgia Tech’s Supply Chain & Logistics Institute (SCL). Mr. Brown has over 30 years of experience in logistics optimization and strategy through work in industry operations, consulting services, and as an educator. He is responsible for the strategic planning and development of executive education programs as well as serving as the liaison to on- and off-campus professional associations, organizations and individuals regarding the recruitment and delivery of such programs in support of expanding SCL's global mission to enable supply chain professionals, businesses, and international governments to transform complex supply chains, improve logistics performance, and increase competitiveness by applying education, innovation and solutions (emerging practices). Learn more about Georgia Tech’s Supply Chain & Logistics Institute: www.scl.gatech.edu

Tony Sciarrotta serves as Executive Director of the Reverse Logistics Association. He was nominated and selected by the Board to serve as the Executive Director on August 1, 2016. Since Mr. Sciarrotta had been an active member serving in committee leadership of Reverse Logistics Association since 2005, he had also served on the Board of RLA from 2005 to 2012 while employed at Philips Consumer Lifestyle as their Director of Sales & Marketing. Since his experience, qualifications and service to RLA was more than substantial to meet the requirement that was needed as the next Executive Director. Tony brings so much experience to the RLA team, including 25 years at Philips Consumer Lifestyle. In 2013, after establishing best-in-class results for returns in the consumer goods industry, Tony retired from Philips and now sits on various committees and industry groups. Learn more about the Reverse Logistics Association here: https://rla.org/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now Radio: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/

Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timbrownchaingang/

Connect with Tony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-sciarrotta-235570/

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

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

SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/vdfkr7t

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80

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/wc68s9f

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-256

"Successful Leadership in International Trade & Logistics: Linda Eshiwani-Nate & Donna Mullins"

The Full Access Series on Supply Chain Now Radio

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This episode features Linda Eshiwani-Nate and Donna Mullins. Linda Eshiwani-Nate serves as Senior Airport Officer for Cargo Business Development for the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. In this role, Linda manages the implementation of the ATL cargo air service development strategy, and the subsequent budget and technical work plans. She also manages the execution of the ATL cargo strategic plan initiatives aimed at: attracting new airlines and increasing frequencies of existing flights; partnering with the ATL cargo community stakeholders to implement new and improved, best-in-class cargo ground handling standards; providing market based business cases to airlines for the purpose of air service development; preparing and managing the implementation of the cargo air service development annual business plan, work plan and budget. In addition to cargo business development, Linda manages the ATL Air Service Incentive Plan (ASIP), a $10 million plan designed to stimulate cargo and passenger growth, particularly to routes that link ATL to the fastest growing economies globally. Learn more about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport here: http://www.atl.com/

Donna Mullins is President & CEO of Mullins International Solutions, a compliance training and consulting firm for international trade. She has over thirty years of experience in international trade. Starting with an importer/exporter then moving to the third party logistics provider side, Donna has knowledge of each sides’ responsibilities to the transaction and can help you be sure you are doing your part of “due diligence” in the regulatory equation. Donna has held elected and volunteer positions with many of the supporting trade associations: Area 4 Board Representative and Airfreight Committee Chair for NCBFAA (current); Chair, President, Vice President and Secretary for AACA & AIFBA; Board Member for AMA and AWIT; Board Member, Airforwarders Association (current). Learn more about Mullins International Solutions: http://www.mullinsintlsolutions.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

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Connect with Linda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-eshiwani-nate-399ba433/

Connect with Donna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnamullins/

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

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

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80

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/wc68s9f

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-255

"Logistics with a Purpose: Mike Mannina with ThriveWorx"

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 254

The Logistics with a Purpose Series

Sponsored by Vector Global Logistics - http://vectorgl.com/

This episode features Mike Mannina. Mike serves as President of ThriveWorx. With nearly two decades of international experience, including nearly twelve years serving in a variety of policy-making and diplomatic roles in Washington, DC and the Middle East, Mike joined Atlanta’s disruptive coffee startup Thrive Farmers in 2015 to launch the company’s sister international development nonprofit, ThriveWorx. As President of ThriveWorx, Mike leads the organization to empower farming communities to thrive by creating customized, market-based solutions to poverty. Prior to joining ThriveWorx, Mike served as the U.S. Treasury Attaché to Saudi Arabia, as an advisor within various offices of the U.S. Treasury Department, and as a staffer at the White House Homeland Security Council, the Heritage Foundation, and the office of U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson. Mike is a Term Member with the Council on Foreign Relations. He holds business and journalism degrees from the University of Georgia and an MA in Strategic Studies/International Relations from the United States Naval War College. He is an active member of his local church in Roswell, GA, a husband, and a father of three energetic children ages nine, four, and two. Learn more about ThriveWorx: http://thriveworx.org/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now Radio: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-m-248338b/

Connect with Enrique on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enrique-alvarez-64332a2/

Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-purtill-947a2b5/

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

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

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

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80

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/wc68s9f

Check Out News From Our Sponsors:

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

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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 Adrian Purtil, Enrique Alvarez, Greg White, and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-254

"The Buzz: New Overtime Rules, Tesla Shines, Retail Closures, Manufacturing Slowdown & More"

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 253

The Supply Chain Buzz Series

Sponsored by The Effective Syndicate www.TheEffectiveSyndicate.com

This episode features Scott Luton in the top things to know in supply chain in 15 minutes or less! Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now Radio. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and has served on the boards for APICS Atlanta and the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. He also serves as an advisor with TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm based in the Southeast. Follow Scott Luton on Twitter at @ScottWLuton and learn more about SCNR here: www.SupplyChainNowRadio.com

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now Radio: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/

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

Overtime Pay Changes: https://tinyurl.com/wv2b65n

Tesla Shines: https://tinyurl.com/qu3c2fm

New Tesla Gigafactory: https://apnews.com/d38a78fbd7c66922468b1c1ce7fe4562

Walmart Strategy Shift: https://tinyurl.com/uz82x2z

Retail Store Closes: https://tinyurl.com/v2yenlz

Manufacturing Slump Continues: https://tinyurl.com/tr3dff8

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

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80

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/wc68s9f

Check Out News From Our Sponsors:

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

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

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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/

For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-253

"Supply Chain Leadership from the Executive Suite: eCommerce, Global Sourcing, M&A Activity and More"

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 252

This episode features Adam McDaniel, Jason Shefrin, and Michael Golden. Jason Shefrin is a thought leader in Global Operations. He specializes in creating innovative solutions to solve today’s supply chain challenges. Jason’s success has come from creating exceptional teams to reduce operating costs, increase return on assets and improve the customer experience. Jason is currently the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Belnick, headquartered in Canton, Georgia. He previously held the roles of Executive Vice President of Operations at InterDesign and Executive Director of Global Sourcing at American Greetings. He has an MBA from the University of Chicago, a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania. Learn more about Belnick: https://www.belnickinc.com/

Michael Golden is partner and co-leader of the Closely Held & Family Businesses practice. He is also a member of the Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, and Logistics & Transportation practices. Michael’s practice focuses on counseling clients, both publicly held and privately owned, in growing their businesses through mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships and joint ventures, and creative financing arrangements (including both equity and debt). Michael also represents companies in their employee matters such as negotiating executive employment agreements and non-competition agreements. Michael’s clients cover a variety of industries, including business services, manufacturing and distribution, logistics and transportation, healthcare, and real estate. Learn more about AGG here: https://www.agg.com/

Adam McDaniel serves as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Solutions for Redwood Logistics, a Chicago-based next generation, tech-forward logistics provider, that believes every company’s needs are unique. For more than 18 years, the company has been providing solutions for moving and managing freight and sharing its knowledge across North America. Redwood Logistics is focused on making its customers more successful in their end markets by applying talented and motivated people, proven processes and cutting-edge technologies to optimize their supply chain management efforts. Learn more about Redwood here: https://www.redwoodlogistics.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now Radio: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/

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

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80

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/wc68s9f

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-252

"An Interview with Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient David Bellavia”

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 251

The VETLANTA Voice Series

Exclusively on Supply Chain Now Radio

This episode features David Bellavia. Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia was born, Nov. 10, 1975, in Buffalo, New York. Following his high school graduation in 1994, Bellavia attended Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire, and the University at Buffalo, where he studied biology and theater before turning to the military. Bellavia enlisted in the U.S. Army as an infantryman in 1999. After One Station Unit Training, the Army assigned Bellavia to the Syracuse Recruiting Battalion, In the summer of 2003, Bellavia’s unit deployed to Kosovo for nine months before receiving orders to deploy directly to Iraq to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. From February 2004 to February 2005, Bellavia and the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, were stationed in the Diyala Province along the Iranian border. Bellavia left the Army in August 2005 and cofounded Vets for Freedom, a veteran advocacy organization that sought to separate politics from the warriors who fight in the field. Their membership consisted of tens of thousands of veterans who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bellavia returned to Iraq as an embedded reporter in 2006 and 2008 where he covered the heavy fighting in Ramadi, Fallujah and Diyala Province. Bellavia’s awards and decorations include the Medal of Honor, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Clasp and two Loops, the National Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, New York State’s Conspicuous Service Cross, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral “2,” the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral “2,” the Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Infantryman Badge, Driver and Mechanics Badge and the NATO Medal. He was inducted into the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame in 2005. Staff Sgt. Bellavia currently resides in western New York. Learn more about David Bellavia here: http://www.davidbellavia.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Check out David’s book “House to House”: https://tinyurl.com/qwtkxy2

Learn more about the Congressional Medal of Honor here: http://www.cmohs.org/

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

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now Radio: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/

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

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80

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/wc68s9f

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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 Lloyd Knight and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-251

“Transforming Global Supply Chains:

Rick McDonald with The Clorox Company & Paul Noble with Verusen"

The #SupplyChainCity Series on Supply Chain Now Radio

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This episode features Rick McDonald and Paul Noble. Rick McDonald is the Vice President of Global Supply Chain Operations for The Clorox Company. In this role Rick has responsibility for approximately 5000 people in 23 countries in manufacturing, contract manufacturing, planning, logistics, engineering, quality assurance, safety, health, environment, security and sustainability. His team is responsible for delivering against commitments in the areas of Employee Engagement, Personal Safety, Product Quality, Customer Service, Cost and Enabling Growth. He is the Executive Sponsor of SE ABLE, Clorox’s Black Employee Resource Group.

Prior to this role, Rick had an International Supply Chain assignment, reporting to the GM of the International Division. He was accountable for Volume and Profit results as well as Safety, Product Quality, Customer Service, Total Delivered Cost and Enabling Growth. He and his team (located in Atlanta, London, Toronto, Sydney and Hong Kong) interfaced between the business and the function, creating business strategy, current and future year financial forecasts, driving execution and assuring alignment of Supply Chain plans and business plans. An Atlanta native, Rick holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Tech and lettered as a member of the GT baseball team. His hobbies include go karting and high-speed performance driving.

Paul Noble is Founder and CEO of Verusen, a technology firm that uses AI to predict inventory and harmonize data organizations in a variety of industries. Verusen automatically integrates to your ERP and disparate data sources — single or multiple systems, one or many locations. Then, the platform’s Artificial Intelligence learns from your own inventory experts and encodes their knowledge to provide seamless inventory harmonization. With Verusen, you get automatic naming and categorization with 99% reliability at scale — a true material master. Paul’s passion for entrepreneurship has always shaped his approach for go-to-market strategies and tools, which was the driving force behind pursuing his dream of launching Verusen to improve the availability of easy-to-use technology for optimizing the supply chain for materials and MRO. Learn more about Verusen here: https://www.verusen.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now Radio: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/

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

Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80

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/2YTuebX

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This episode is a special edition of The Buzz- the top supply chain news every Monday morning. This episode features Greg White and Scott Luton.

Greg White serves as Principle & Host at Supply Chain Now Radio. Greg is a founder, CEO, board director and advisor in B2B technology with multiple successful exits. He recently joined Trefoil Advisory as a Partner to further their vision of stronger companies by delivering practical solutions to the highest-stakes challenges. Prior to Trefoil, Greg served as CEO at Curo, a field service management solution most notably used by Amazon to direct their fulfillment center deployment workforce. Greg is most known for founding Blue Ridge Solutions and served as President & CEO for the Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader of cloud-native supply chain applications that balance inventory with customer demand. Greg has also held leadership roles with Servigistics, and E3 Corporation, where he pioneered their cloud supply chain offering in 1998. accelerate value creation. Greg guides founders, investors and leader. Learn more about Trefoil Advisory: www.trefoiladvisory.com

Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now Radio. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive and a 2019 “Top 15 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts to Follow” by RateLinx. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and has served on the boards for APICS Atlanta and the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. He also serves as an advisor with TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm based in the Southeast. Follow Scott Luton on Twitter at @ScottWLuton and learn more about SCNR here: https://supplychainnowradio.com/

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