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October 30, 2023 Logistics with Purpose Crossover: Autonomy Plus Accountability Equals Results with Jody Thompson, Founder and CEO of CultureRx
For a long time, corporate performance has been managed by looking at worker time and presence. Rules and policies are usually focused on employee behavior, resulting in an inefficient, broken system. While working at Best Buy, Jody Thompson started to reimagine how a workplace could be managed, emphasizing results over time and presence. Now she is focused on workplace transformation full-time, as the Founder and CEO of CultureRX.
In this Logistics with Purpose crossover episode, Jody joins hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter to share her story and talk about how changing a company’s culture can revolutionize what they are capable of achieving.
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WEBINAR- How Do Supply Chains Stay Lean in a Disrupted World? https://bit.ly/46NAOmb
WEBINAR- How AI-Powered Purchasing Will Save You Millions Without a Data Cleanse: https://bit.ly/40js3yk

This episode is hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/logistics-purpose-autonomy-plus-accountability-equls-results-culturerx-1189
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1 hr 2 min
October 27, 2023The Supply Chain Buzz: Navigating Healthcare's Shifting Landscape with Regine Villain
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!
In this episode of the Buzz, Scott and Greg welcomed special guest, Ochsner Health Chief Supply Chain and Support Services Officer, Regine Villain. Listen in as Scott, Greg, and Regine discuss:
the collapse of Convoy
the painful, ugly, and anxious housing market
the "ridiculous" price of butter
three top supply chain trends that Regine is picking up on in the healthcare industry

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2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk
WEBINAR- How Do Supply Chains Stay Lean in a Disrupted World? https://bit.ly/46NAOmb

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-navigating-healthcare-shifting-landscape-1188
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49 min
October 25, 2023 How Do Carriers Deliver Last Mile Excellence?
With over 50% of shipping costs and a staggering 94% of online shoppers placing paramount importance on this phase, it's clear that the last mile carries immense weight.
In this electrifying episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by FRAYT, we embark on an exploration of the dynamic world of last-mile delivery, an absolute game-changer in the realm of e-commerce. Hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcome special guests Michael Campese with Estes Forwarding Worldwide, John Conte with FinditParts, and industry thought leader Bart De Muynck, as they unveil the strategies to not only meet but exceed ever-evolving customer expectations, underscoring that last-mile fulfillment isn't solely about punctuality – it's about projecting your brand's identity. They also dive deep into the innovative technologies reshaping this final stretch of the journey, transforming it into a hotbed of groundbreaking solutions. Join us for an unmissable voyage into mastering the last mile and seizing the lead in the fast-evolving delivery landscape.
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2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk
WEBINAR- How Do Supply Chains Stay Lean in a Disrupted World? https://bit.ly/46NAOmb

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/how-carriers-deliver-last-mile-excellence-1187
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58 min
October 23, 2023 Navigating the Complex Supply Chain Landscape with Boston Consulting Group
Supply chain management is like juggling a hundred balls at once. From considering where your raw materials are coming from to how that new smartphone is ending up in your pocket, it's enough to make even the most experienced supply chain professional's head spin.
But today, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcome expert guests from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Laura Juliano, Dustin Burke, and Paul Goydan, to help us make sense of this chaos.
Listen in to this episode to learn all about the promise of AI, and how it's not just a buzzword, it's a game changer for global supply chain. But we're not just talking about algorithms and robots here. We're also discussing sustainability, cost, new technologies, leadership, and so much more. Join us as we take an optimistic look at the future of supply chains, and discover exactly what is needed to ensure great supply chain success.
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2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk
WEBINAR- How Do Supply Chains Stay Lean in a Disrupted World? https://bit.ly/46NAOmb
This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-strategies-success-sustainability-ai-embracing-change-bcg-1186
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48 min
October 20, 2023Supply Chain Buzz: Revving Up Automotive Strikes, Gig Work Gains, Peak Retail Thrills, and Halloween Chills
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!
In this episode of the Buzz, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, featured hosts Scott Luton and Greg White dig into top stories in business and share about:
The latest on the automotive strike
New opportunities for warehouse gig work
Retail design priorities as we move into peak season
How major candy manufacturers are prepping for their big day- Halloween

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2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk
WEBINAR- How Do Supply Chains Stay Lean in a Disrupted World? https://bit.ly/46NAOmb

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-automotive-strikes-gig-work-peak-retail-thrills-halloween-chills-1185
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37 min
October 18, 2023Shipping into the Future: Using Data the UPS Way
As we head into the holiday season and peak season for retailers, issues like shipping loss, increased risk, and even porch piracy are on the minds of merchants and consumers alike. Considering new shipping innovations, keeping shipping challenges front of mind, and utilizing tools for continuous improvement and customer-centricity will allow retailers to stay competitive and innovative in today's world.
In today's episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcome Archita Prasad, Vice President of Strategy & Innovation at UPS Capital to the show, to discuss the importance of adopting a lean, agile mindset and taking advantage of advanced technologies and data-driven solutions to improve the shipping experience for both businesses and consumers.
Join us today and learn about:
A new UPS product called "Delivery Defense," an advanced analytical tool that uses machine learning and historical shipping data to provide predictive insights to businesses
How to make better shipping decisions and reduce shipping-related risks
What all retailers and merchants can do to create a more positive and customer-centric customer experience

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2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk
WEBINAR- From Numbers to Strategy: How Finance Drive Data-Driven Supply Chains: https://bit.ly/45bRYZF
WEBINAR- How Do Supply Chains Stay Lean in a Disrupted World? https://bit.ly/46NAOmb

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/shipping-future-data-ups-1184
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36 min
October 16, 2023 Supply Chain Today and Tomorrow with Mike Griswold
Mike Griswold, VP Analyst with Gartner, is back with our popular "Supply Chain Today and Tomorrow" series. Mike joins Scott and Greg monthly to share new developments across the world of global supply chain, and weighs in with his take.
In this episode, we are bringing back one of Mike's favorite themes, Hollywood week! Listen in as Mike shares a few of his favorite movie quotes that can be associated with key trends in what we're seeing in global supply chain, and a lot more.
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2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk
WEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQ
WEBINAR- How Do Supply Chains Stay Lean in a Disrupted World? https://bit.ly/46NAOmb
This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-today-tomorrow-1183
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49 min
October 13, 2023Digital Transformers Buzz: Navigating October's Cyber Security Awareness Month & Tech Trends
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!
In this special Digital Transformers edition of the Buzz, host Kevin L. Jackson joins regular host Scott Luton to discuss a variety of news and developments across global business- with an extra helping of all things technology AND cybersecurity as we recognize the month of October as Cybersecurity Awareness month!
Listen in and learn more about:
How new orders, shrinking backlogs, and increases in factory employment translate to near recovery for the US Manufacturing sector
Lego, the world's largest toy manufacturer, and its $1.4 billion pledge to reduce carbon emissions across its supply chain by 2025
The re-evaluation of the phrase "supply chain"
In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, how all the digital transformation around the globe can open up organizations to new vulnerabilities

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2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk
WEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQ
WEBINAR- From Numbers to Strategy: How Finance Drive Data-Driven Supply Chains: https://bit.ly/45bRYZF
This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/digital-transformers-buzz-navigating-october-cyber-security-awareness-month-tech-trends-1182
The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.
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37 min
October 11, 2023Innovation in Motion: How Noodle.ai Empowers Supply Chains
AI is in the news every single day and in conversations at every water cooler. And as it continues to evolve, it offers unprecedented opportunities for supply chain innovation, creating a more agile and resilient industry poised for the future. From enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and adaptability to the optimization of demand planning, inventory management, and logistics, AI continues to be front of mind for supply chain leaders around the globe.
Enter Noodle.ai, a trailblazing organization at the forefront of AI innovation in the global supply chain industry. In today's episode, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcome Diego Klabjan, Professor at Northwestern University, Director, Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science, and Director, Center for Deep Learning along with Steve Pratt, the Founder & CEO of Noodle.ai, for an enlightening episode about the captivating realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and its profound impact on supply chain operations.
Listen in and learn more about:
the complex landscape of AI's revolutionary impact on supply chains
the potential for AI to reshape the entire industry through its transformative technology
importance of continuous learning and seizing opportunities when learning about and implementing AI technologies

Join us in this enlightening journey as we uncover the power of AI in shaping the future of supply chain management.
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2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk
WEBINAR- The High Cost of Inaction: Embracing the New Status Quo in Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/3t9td2E
WEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyL
WEBINAR- From Numbers to Strategy: How Finance Drive Data-Driven Supply Chains: https://bit.ly/45bRYZF

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/innovation-motion-empowers-supply-chains-1181
The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.
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1 hr 4 min
October 09, 2023 From Chaos to Control: Best-in-Class Supply Chain Visibility
The last few years of disruption have illuminated the dire need for enhanced visibility, rendering real-time or near-real-time visibility not as a luxury but as an indispensable necessity. Whether it is to proactively navigate today’s constant disruptions or have greater flexibility in meeting customer shifting demand, in today's fast-paced business environment, supply chain visibility is crucial for success.
In this recent Supply Chain Now livestream, hosts Scott Luton and Constantine Limberakis welcomed Heidi Benko, Vice President, Product Marketing & Strategy with Infor-Nexus, to the show to discuss the importance of understanding the bigger context of supply chain operations and the need for practical solutions.
Listen in and learn more about the significance of contextualization in supply chain management, the role of people driving process, the concept of predictive intelligence, and the need for a holistic approach to supply chain management.
Additional Links & Resources:
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2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk
WEBINAR- The High Cost of Inaction: Embracing the New Status Quo in Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/3t9td2E
WEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyL
WEBINAR- From Numbers to Strategy: How Finance Drive Data-Driven Supply Chains: https://bit.ly/45bRYZF

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Constantine Limberakis. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/from-chaos-control-best-class-supply-chain-visibility-1180
The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.
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46 min

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