Supply Chain Now

"The Buzz: Tariffs Enacted, Shipping Costs Up, Urban Logistics, Supply Chain Careers & Green Beer”

The Supply Chain Buzz Series

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 188

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

Scott W. Luton hosts the Supply Chain Buzz- the top stories in Supply Chain in 15 minutes or less. Scott 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: https://supplychainnowradio.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

U.S. Imposes Tariffs: https://tinyurl.com/y6xv595d

Shipping Pricing Increases: https://tinyurl.com/y4uj24ll

John Haber of SME on SCNR: https://supplychainnowradio.com/episode-187/

Ecommerce Driving Smaller, Urban Warehouses: https://tinyurl.com/yy2uamjh

ASCM’s Supply Chain Survey: https://www.ascm.org/salary-survey/

Paper Beer Bottle: https://tinyurl.com/yxjo9287

Greg White Guest Blog on Alloy: https://tinyurl.com/yxs34lnm

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

SCNR to Broadcast Live at SC Logistics 2019 Fall Tech Talk: https://tinyurl.com/y2mttrg8

eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw

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

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 episode page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-188

“How to Mitigate Rising Shipping Costs: the 2020 FedEx Pricing Increases”

The Transportation Trends Series on Supply Chain Now Radio

SCNR 187

Sponsored by Spend Management Experts

Learn more: www.SpendMgmt.com

The first episode of the Transportation Trends Series, sponsored by Spend Management Experts, features John Haber. John is the Founder and CEO of Spend Management Experts. With over 25 years of supply chain experience, John has helped some of the world’s leading brands drive greater efficiencies through their supply chain operations while reducing transportation, distribution and fulfillment costs. Haber began his career at UPS where he held various executive-level positions in corporate finance and corporate strategy and was instrumental in developing profitability and costing models. He also managed the carrier’s National Accounts Profitability Group where he audited the pricing and profitability of UPS’ top customers. Haber’s finance background combined with decades of experience working with high volume shippers enables him to offer unique insights on strategic supply chain planning including distribution model optimization, transportation cost analysis and carrier contract optimization and compliance. An active speaker at industry events such as Parcel Forum, Haber is widely considered one of the logistics industry’s foremost thought leaders on transportation spend management. He is frequently quoted and published in national business and trade media such as the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Bloomberg, USA Today, Fortune, Supply Chain Brain, Inbound Logistics, and Parcel magazine. In 2019, John was named one of the top 100 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know for the eighth consecutive year. Additionally, under Haber’s leadership, Spend Management Experts was recognized by Inc. Magazine, being named to the 35th annual Inc. 5000 list as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Haber holds a BA in Political Science from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Learn more about Spend Management Experts here: www.SpendMgmt.com

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

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

Be sure to connect with SME at Parcel Forum 2019: https://www.parcelforum.com/

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 SC Logistics 2019 Fall Tech Talk: https://tinyurl.com/y2mttrg8

eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw

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

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-187

“How The Home Depot is Driving Reverse Logistics Excellence”

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 Sciarrotta and Trish Boehm. 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. So it was a simple decision for the selection team at RLA to approve Mr. Sciarrotta. Since his experience, qualifications and service to RLA was more than substantial to meet the requirement that was needed as the next Executive Director. Mr. Sciarrotta has held a variety of sales and marketing positions in the consumer electronics industry for over 35 years, most recently as the President of Reverse IT Sales & Consulting. Tony brings so much experience to the RLA team, including 25 years at Philips Consumer Lifestyle. His background helped prepare him for a developmental role as director for returns management activities, and in 1998 Tony was assigned to create and manage a cross functional department to reduce returns and their associated costs. He was successful at implementing effective returns policies and procedures with a variety of dealers. Tony has specifically targeted best avenues for reselling returned goods at the model level, by using tools developed with finance support. 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/

Trish Boehm graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management. She started her career working for JB Hunt Transportation in the Chicagoland area servicing several customers, including The Home Depot, with their transportation needs. She joined The Home Depot team in 2010 to start up the company's first Reverse Logistics Center. Trish is currently the Director of Operations and responsible for engineering, transportation, systems, building services and labor planning for the Reverse Logistics Network. Learn more about The Home Depot here: https://www.homedepot.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

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

Connect with Trish on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-boehm-a0359966/

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

SCNR to Broadcast Live at SC Logistics 2019 Fall Tech Talk: https://tinyurl.com/y2mttrg8

eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw

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

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-186.

“Leadership Matters Series: Coach’s Corner Part II”

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 185

Sponsored by The Effective Syndicate

Learn more: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/

This episode features Beau Groover and Enrique Alvarez. Beau Groover is Founder and President of The Effective Syndicate. He has been working with manufacturing and operations-focused organizations for over 20 years, primarily focused on developing bullet-proof processes and teams that are built to win. Beau has helped organizations save millions of dollars while also improving those companies’ customer experiences and building high-performing teams that continue to drive the business forward. He has developed his approach and strategy over years of working with some of the biggest companies in multiple levels within the organizations, including The Coca-Cola Company, Nordson Corporation, and Westrock (formerly RockTenn). Just prior to launching The Effective Syndicate in 2015, Beau served as the Director of Lean Supply Chain at Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC. Connect with Beau Groover on LinkedIn and learn more about The Effective Syndicate here: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/

Enrique Alvarez serves as Managing Director at Vector Global Logistics and believes we all have a personal responsibility to change the world. He is hard working, relationship minded and pro-active. Enrique trusts that the key to logistics is having a good and responsible team that truly partners with the clients and does whatever is necessary to see them succeed. He is a proud sponsor of Vector's unique results-based work environment and before venturing into logistics he worked for the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). During his time at BCG, he worked in different industries such as: Telecommunications, Energy, Industrial Goods, Building Materials and Private banking. His main focus was always on the operations, sales and supply chain processes, with case focus on, logistics, growth strategy and cost reduction. Prior to joining BCG, Enrique worked for Grupo Vitro, a Mexican glass manufacturer, for five years holding different positions from sales and logistics manager to supply chain project leader in charge of five warehouses in Colombia.

He has an MBA from The Wharton School of Business and a BS, in Mechanical Engineer from the Technologico de Monterrey in Mexico. Learn more about Vector Global Logistics here: http://vectorgl.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with Beau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beaugroover/

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

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 SC Logistics 2019 Fall Tech Talk: https://tinyurl.com/y2mttrg8

eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw

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

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-185

“Conference Takeaways, Cannabis Supply Chain, Trade Update & More”

The #SupplyChainCity Series on Supply Chain Now Radio

SCNR 184

Hosted by Vector Global Logistics

Learn more: www.VectorGL.com

This episode features the #SupplyChainCity team of Will Haraway, Ben Harris, and Scott Luton. Will Haraway is Founder & Lead Evangelist at Backbeat Marketing. Will has 20 years of executive experience in B2B Technology Marketing. Will is a certified analyst relations practitioner by the Knowledge Capital Group and has helped companies including Manhattan Associates, Aptos, Atlantix Global Systems, American Software and Rubicon Global improve their brand reputations with marketing results that help increase sales. Will also serves as a member of the APICS Atlanta Executive Advisory Board. The Backbeat team includes lead generation, digital marketing, media relations and content marketing specialists with a combined 50 years of experience in their chosen disciplines. Learn more about Backbeat Marketing here: www.backbeatmarketing.com

Ben Harris is Director of Supply Chain Ecosystem Expansion for the Metro Atlanta Chamber. Ben comes to the Metro Atlanta Chamber after serving as Senior Manager, Market Development for Manhattan Associates. There, Ben was responsible for developing Manhattan’s sales pipeline and overall Americas supply chain marketing strategy. Ben oversaw market positioning, messaging and campaign execution to build awareness and drive new pipeline growth. Prior to joining Manhattan, Ben spent four years with the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Center of Innovation for Logistics where he played a key role in establishing the Center as a go-to industry resource for information, support, partnership building, and investment development. Additionally, he became a key SME for all logistics and supply chain-focused projects. Ben began his career at Page International, Inc. where he drove continuous improvement in complex global supply chain operations for a wide variety of businesses and Fortune 500 companies. An APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Ben holds an Executive Master’s degree in Business Administration (EMBA) and bachelor’s degree in International Business (BBA) from the Terry College at the University of Georgia. Learn more about the Metro Atlanta Chamber here: www.metroatlantachamber.com.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Bed Bath & Beyond Story: https://tinyurl.com/yyplq2ag

UPS Drone Progress: https://tinyurl.com/yyzgzpl2

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

Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminjharris1/

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

SCNR to Broadcast Live at SC Logistics 2019 Fall Tech Talk: https://tinyurl.com/y2mttrg8

eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw

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

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-184

"Deborah Dull with GE Digital: Supply Chain’s Role in the Circular Economy”

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 183

Episode 183 features Deborah Dull of GE Digital. Deborah Dull leads supply chain product management at GE Digital which focuses on the supply chain capabilities needed to accelerate the industrial transition to a circular economy. Deborah explores the needs of industrial equipment stakeholders around the world, providing thought leadership on the industrial internet as a strategy for maximizing uptime, reducing cost, and improving time to value. Deborah focuses on building relevant digital industrial supply chain products which address these needs, as well as paving the way to a circular economy. Learn more about GE Digital: https://www.ge.com/digital/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Help with Hurricane Dorian Relief: https://www.alanaid.org/

Evolving Industry 4.0: Circular Supply Chain & Connected Mfg: https://tinyurl.com/y6lgay5a

Connect with Deborah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahdull1/

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

SCNR to Broadcast Live at SC Logistics 2019 Fall Tech Talk: https://tinyurl.com/y2mttrg8

eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw

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

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-183.

"The Buzz: Trade Deal Progress, GM Strike Continues, Big Blue Goes Big with Blockchain & More”

The Supply Chain Buzz Series

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 182

The Supply Chain Buzz features Scott W. Luton. Scott 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: https://supplychainnowradio.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Help with Hurricane Dorian Relief: https://www.alanaid.org/

Trade Deal Update: https://tinyurl.com/y3mvfa4g

GM Strike Update: https://tinyurl.com/y47rcse9

Driver Layoffs: https://twitter.com/TimothyDooner/status/1183444366045650944

Food Waste Innovation: https://tinyurl.com/y2wldxan

IBM Launches Blockchain Supply Chain Service: https://tinyurl.com/yxm454t5

Article 1 on Target & Toys R Us: https://tinyurl.com/yysgu2yn

Article 2 on Target & Toys R Us: https://tinyurl.com/yyvqmwd8

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

Follow Kelly Barner & Buyers Meeting Point on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BuyersMeetPoint

Follow Logistics Trends & Insights: https://twitter.com/LogisticsTI

Follow Supply Chain Queen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/supplychnqueen

Follow Tim Dooner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimothyDooner

SCNR to Broadcast Live at SC Logistics 2019 Fall Tech Talk: https://tinyurl.com/y2mttrg8

eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw

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

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-182

“The State of Logistics Technology Report: Key Takeaways & Insights”

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 181

This episode features Rob Cook, Asif Naqvi, and Nick Stylianou. Rob Cook 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

Nick Stylianou (Project Director) and Asif Naqvi (Head of Partnerships) work for eft (eyefortransport,) a global leader in business intelligence and C-level networking for the transport, logistics and supply chain industry. eft specializes in connecting senior industry executives with their industry peers, and with the crucial information they need to excel in their work. Follow eft on Twitter and learn more here: https://www.eft.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

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

Connect with Asif on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asnaqvi/

Connect with Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nstylianou/

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 SC Logistics 2019 Fall Tech Talk: https://tinyurl.com/y2mttrg8

eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw

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

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-181

"Bob Walker & Cathy Almquist with Trident Technical College:

Powering Workforce Development”

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 180

Live from the 2019 SCAC AIAG Supply Chain & Quality Conference

In Charleston, South Carolina

This episode features Bob Walker and Cathy Almquist. Bob Walker is the Vice President for Continuing Education & Workforce Development. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from The Citadel and his Master of Engineering from the University of South Carolina. Bob also earned his A.I.T. in Aircraft Maintenance Technology from Trident Technical College. Learn more about Trident Tech here: https://www.tridenttech.edu/

Cathy Almquist is the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Trident Technical College. She has been with the college since 1990 when she joined the faculty as a chemistry instructor. She holds an Associate in Arts from Iowa Western Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the College of Charleston, a Master of Science in Immunobiology from Iowa State University, and a Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration. Learn more about Trident Tech here: https://www.tridenttech.edu/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Help with Hurricane Dorian Relief: https://www.alanaid.org/

Connect with Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walker-bob-95802414/

Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catharine-almquist-d-m-70574357/

Connect with Beau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beaugroover/

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 SC Logistics 2019 Fall Tech Talk: https://tinyurl.com/y2mttrg8

eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw

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

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

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

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, Greg White, and Beau Groover of the Effective Syndicate. For more information on this episode, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-180

"How to Build a Healthy Leadership Culture- Answering Your Questions"

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 179

Sponsored by The Effective Syndicate

Learn more: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/

Episode 179 features Beau Groover. Beau is the Founder and President of The Effective Syndicate. He has been working with manufacturing and operations-focused organizations for over 20 years, primarily focused on developing bullet-proof processes and teams that are built to win. Beau has helped organizations save millions of dollars while also improving those companies’ customer experiences and building high-performing teams that continue to drive the business forward. He has developed his approach and strategy over years of working with some of the biggest companies in multiple levels within the organizations, including The Coca-Cola Company, Nordson Corporation, and Westrock (formerly RockTenn). Just prior to launching The Effective Syndicate in 2015, Beau served as the Director of Lean Supply Chain at Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC. Connect with Beau Groover on LinkedIn and learn more about The Effective Syndicate here: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Connect with Beau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beaugroover/

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

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

Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit

SCNR to Broadcast Live at SC Logistics 2019 Fall Tech Talk: https://tinyurl.com/y2mttrg8

eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw

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