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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 71

“Manufacturing Leadership Perspective & AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit”

Episode 71 featured the following distinguished guests:

Larry E. Fast serves as Director for the Southeast Region of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence. He is also owner of the consulting firm Pathways to Manufacturing Excellence, LLC. Larry is a 35-year veteran of the wire & cable industry, with 25 of those years at Belden and 10 at General Cable. As Belden’s Vice President of Manufacturing, he led a transformation of plants in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1997, Larry joined General Cable Corporation (GCC), one of the world’s largest wire and cable companies.

Jerry Pfister specializes in lean manufacturing and strategic planning. He has been a leader in the lean journey for 25 years – at Lochinvar / A.O. Smith and at a large Whirlpool Corporation facility. Jerry is continually amazed with how much can be accomplished with less (less space, less capital investment, less waste, etc.) by engaging the hearts and minds of those who are adding value for the customer in these organizations.

Tim Jenkins currently serves as Plant Manager for Heraeus Quartz North America LLC in Buford Georgia. Tim earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Ceramic Engineering from The University of Illinois, and his MBA from Otterbein University. As a certified Six Sigma Black Belt Tim has been involved in Lean Six sigma Projects for over 15 years.

Episode 71 was hosted by Scott Luton.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here

Veteran Scholarship Opportunity for SCM Certifications: click here

2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://youtu.be/z8QCs8lgyMM?t=1

AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit

Transparency 2019: https://www.freightwaves.com/transparency19

EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here

Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 70

“Key Takeaways from 2019 Georgia Logistics Summit”

Live from the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics

Episode 70 of Supply Chain Now Radio features Matt Markham and Wesley Barrell.

Matt Markham is the Director of the Center of Innovation for Logistics, which helps companies take advantage of the state’s world-class logistics industry, so that they can improve supply chain efficiencies, support growth, and increase global competitiveness.

Matt brings to the position more than a decade of experience in transportation policy at the state of Georgia, having served in leadership roles at the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, the State Road and Tollway Authority, and as a policy advisor to Lt. Governor Casey Cagle.

Matt holds a bachelor’s degree from Hampden-Sydney College and a Master of Public Administration degree from Georgia State University. Learn more about the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics: https://www.georgia.org/about-coi-logistics.

WesleyBarrellheadshotWesley Barrell serves as the Terminal Manager at the Appalachian Regional Port (ARP), which is a component of the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA). Wesley joined the GPA in 2011. Prior to his current position, Wesley has held positions in Crane Maintenance, Container Operations, Intermodal Operations and Strategic Operations.

Wesley currently is a Board Member of Murray County Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Northwest Georgia Transportation Club. In addition to Georgia Ports Authority Wesley supported the United States Armed Forces in Germany and USA and served in Her Majesty Armed Services with The Light Dragoons as a reconnaissance soldier.

Wesley earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanics and has over 23 years of experience in industrial equipment repair and leadership. Wesley is married with to his wife Kelly Barrell who together they have 5 children. Connect with Wesley Barrell at [email protected] and learn more about the ARP here: https://appalachianregionalport.com/

Episode 70 was hosted by Scott Luton.

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 69

“Supply Chain Innovation, Orchestration & Autonomy”

Episode 69 featured distinguished guest, Abir Thakurta. Mr. Thakurta serves as Vice President/Supply Chain for Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc, where he is responsible for all things – supply chain at Havertys – strategy, planning, execution, orchestration and innovation. He is a supply chain enthusiast particularly known for championing effective digital transformational strategies to help drive profitable company operations while managing business risk.

In his prior life, Abir has consulted with various retailers on global supply chain strategies and implemented performance improvement programs worldwide leveraging technology, solutions and services. Abir has an Masters in Supply Chain Management from New Jersey Institute of Technology and has completed a Management Program from the Scheller College of Business at Georgia Tech. Learn more about Havertys here: https://www.havertys.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Forbes article on Havertys’ Supply Chain Success: click here

APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here

Veteran Scholarship Opportunity for SCM Certifications: click here

2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://youtu.be/z8QCs8lgyMM?t=1

eCommerce Operations Summit: https://www.operationssummit.com/

MRO Americas: https://mroamericas.aviationweek.com/en/home.html

AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit

Transparency 2019: https://www.freightwaves.com/transparency19

EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here

Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

Episode 69 was hosted by Scott Luton, Ben Harris, and Chris Barnes.

“Custom metal fabrication, Kaolin production & Leadership”

#ManufacturingMinute series on SCNR

Sponsored by the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance

Learn more: Www.GeorgiaManufacturingAlliance.com

Episode 68 featured Holly Gotfredson and Jason Maxwell. Holly Gotfredson serves as President of American Metalcraft, Inc. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in Art History, spending the first part of her career in the creative world – working at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta and then moving onto a marketing and advertising professional path for the next decade.

Jason Maxwell is the Vice President of Operations at KaMin LLC. Maxwell joined KaMin LLC (formerly J.M. Huber Corporation) in 2003, and has served in a variety of roles including Plant and Product Manager. Mr. Maxwell has over 20 years of industry experience and has previously held manufacturing management and engineering positions at Owens Corning Fiberglass, Alcatel and Transitions Optical.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here

Veteran Scholarship Opportunity for SCM Certifications: click here

2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://youtu.be/z8QCs8lgyMM?t=1

eCommerce Operations Summit: https://www.operationssummit.com/

MRO Americas: https://mroamericas.aviationweek.com/en/home.html

Velocity 2019 Conference: https://velocity-conference.com/

AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit

Transparency 2019: https://www.freightwaves.com/transparency19

EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here

Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

Episode 68 was sponsored by Georgia Manufacturing Alliance and was hosted by Scott Luton and Jason Moss.

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 67

“Profiles in Supply Chain Leadership: Blake Mathies”

Episode 67 features Blake Mathies. Blake Mathies, SCOR-P, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, LSSGB is the Vice President of Operations for Boston Incorporated. Blake graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1995 and obtained his Master of Public Administration from Troy University in 1999. He has over 23 years of Supply Chain, logistics and transportation experience in multiple industries, both public and private.

Blake has managed supply chain for the US Air Force, Navy and Army, NASA, Department of State and Department of Interior. He has also managed and operated supply chains for Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Woods Equipment Company and Vanderlande. Connect with Blake Mathies on LinkedIn and learn more about Boston Incorporated here: https://www.furnitureappliancemart.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here

Veteran Scholarship Opportunity for SCM Certifications: click here

2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://youtu.be/z8QCs8lgyMM?t=1

eCommerce Operations Summit: https://www.operationssummit.com/

MRO Americas: https://mroamericas.aviationweek.com/en/home.html

Velocity 2019 Conference: https://velocity-conference.com/

AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit

Transparency 2019: https://www.freightwaves.com/transparency19

EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here

Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

Episode 67 is hosted by Scott Luton.

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 66

“Modern Freight Forwarding & Talent Market Perspective”

Live broadcast from Flexport’s Offices in Atlanta

Learn more here: www.flexport.com

Episode 66 featured the following guests:

Matt Marshall serves as Senior Director & General Manager for the Southeast Region for Flexport, a leading freight forwarder. Only Flexport combines powerful technology with physical transit infrastructure and extensive human expertise — delivering deep, real-time supply chain visibility, outstanding ROI, and a best-in-category customer experience.

Travis Turner serves as Director of Business Development for Hire Dynamics, a leading staffing and recruiting firm. Specializing in contact centers, logistics, manufacturing operations, and office support services, Hire Dynamics’ performance is best measured by the loyalty of clients, talent, and employees.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here

eCommerce Operations Summit: https://www.operationssummit.com/

MRO Americas: https://mroamericas.aviationweek.com/en/home.html

Velocity 2019 Conference: https://velocity-conference.com/

AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit

EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here

Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

This episode was hosted by Ben Harris and Scott Luton.

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 65

“Key Takeaways from Velocity 2019”

Live broadcast from Velocity 2019

Learn more here: https://velocity-conference.com/

Episode 65 featured Karin Bursa, as we wrapped up Velocity 2019. Karin L. Bursa, executive vice president at Logility, oversees the company’s market positioning, strategy development, solutions marketing, media relations, lead generation, business development and branding. Karin is known for her strategic vision, industry knowledge and expertise in the development, support and marketing of software solutions to accelerate and automate enterprise-wide operations including advanced analytics, supply chain management, manufacturing, retail, sales and operations planning and financial management. She began her career with Accenture where she focused on the manufacturing and telecommunications industries.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here

eCommerce Operations Summit: https://www.operationssummit.com/

MRO Americas: https://mroamericas.aviationweek.com/en/home.html

Velocity 2019 Conference: https://velocity-conference.com/

AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit

EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here

Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton.

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 64

“Avoiding Stagnation: Leveraging Supply Chain Data Effectively”

Live broadcast from Velocity 2019

Learn more here: https://velocity-conference.com/

The following guests joined us on the 64th episode of Supply Chain Now Radio:

Karolina Mallahan serves as Vice President for Supply Planning at Smithfield Foods. Karolina has more than 20 years of supply chain experience, 12 of those years with her current company. Karolina’s career spans across various areas of supply chain including but not limited to production planning, inventory management, demand planning, systems transformations and implementations.

Fred Tolbert has over twenty-five years of supply chain management experience. He is Principal of Southeast Demand Solutions, LLC, the Southeastern reseller of the Demand Solutions suite of supply chain planning software. In this position, he leads the Demand Solutions marketing, training and consulting activities in the Southeast.

Steve Huster serves Global Director of IT for TenCate Geosynthetics. He is an experienced technology and business executive passionate about leveraging technology to bring about innovative change that increases profitability, improves performance, and allows the organization to focus on real added value. TenCate Geosynthetics is the world’s leading provider of geosynthetics and industrial fabrics.

John Koroluk is VP Operations, Demand Solutions Northeast. He has over 25 years of experience in supply chain systems in various industries and markets. He is a noted expert in process/people improvements with a focus on optimizing efficiencies, controlling costs, and increasing the overall effectiveness of business processes and systems.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here

eCommerce Operations Summit: https://www.operationssummit.com/

MRO Americas: https://mroamericas.aviationweek.com/en/home.html

Velocity 2019 Conference: https://velocity-conference.com/

AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit

Steve Huster writes about being part of his organization for over 30 years: click here

Fred Tolbert presents “5 Things You Can Do This Week to Reduce Inventory on SCNR: click here

Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton.

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 63

“Market Disruption, Data Analytics and Change Management”

Live broadcast from Velocity 2019

Learn more here: https://velocity-conference.com/

Episode 63 featured the following guests:

Mark Balte serves as Executive Vice President of Research and Development at Logility. Mr. Balte is responsible for all product development and technology strategies for the Logility Voyager Solutions™ suite. His leadership and creativity are crucial to driving innovation in Logility’s cloud strategy, product architecture, advanced analytics, and mobility.

Mark Burstein serves as President of NGC, where he leads all of the company’s sales, marketing and research and development operations. Mark joined NGC in 2002 and has served in numerous executive sales and marketing positions, including Vice President of PLM and Global Sourcing Solutions. Mark has many years of experience working with design and sourcing professionals at major U.S. retailers on the production of private-label apparel.

Glenn Pascrell serves as SVP, Merchandise Planning & Market Analysis with Citizen Watch America. As one of the world’s most desired watch brands, Citizen Watch America operates a complex omni-channel network that exceeds 10,000 stores, 25 major bricks and mortar customers and 15 major e-commerce sites.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here

eCommerce Operations Summit: https://www.operationssummit.com/

MRO Americas: https://mroamericas.aviationweek.com/en/home.html

Velocity 2019 Conference: https://velocity-conference.com/

AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit

EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here

Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

This episode was hosted by Scott Luton.

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 62

“Not Your Father’s Supply Chain: Speed & Agility, Digital Twins & Augmented Intelligence”

Live broadcast from Velocity 2019

Learn more here: https://velocity-conference.com/

Episode 62 featured the following guests:

Sean Willems is the Haslam Chair in Supply Chain Analytics at the University of Tennessee (Knoxville). He has been a visiting professor of operations management at the MIT Sloan School of Management since 2016. His work has led to finalist selections for the 2003, 2010, and 2017 Franz Edelman Award for Achievement in Operations Research and the Management Sciences.

Bill Harrison serves as President of Demand Solutions. Mr. Harrison is responsible for the company’s corporate strategy and direction as well as its operations including development, sales, marketing, services, customer programs, alliances and channels.

PJ Jakovljevic serves as Principal Industry Analyst for Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC). He is an internationally recognized enterprise applications market guru with extensive knowledge of leading enterprise software vendors, products, competitive intelligence, and market trends.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode

APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here

eCommerce Operations Summit: https://www.operationssummit.com/

MRO Americas: https://mroamericas.aviationweek.com/en/home.html

Velocity 2019 Conference: https://velocity-conference.com/

AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit

EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here

Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

A few examples of Gartner research publications: click here

TEC’s 2019 ERP Experts Survey Report: click here

This episode was hosted by Scott Luton