Supply Chain Now

Supply chain planning is a challenge under the best of circumstances. Data management issues, legacy technology, complex supply chains, and a lack of integration and collaboration tools make this already difficult task even harder. That said, only about 20% of GEP’s clients do an effective job at supply chain planning, and the impact can be severe (and lasting) for companies that get it wrong.

What capabilities does a company need to achieve effective supply chain planning in a volatile and complex business environment?

In this Supply Chain Now livestream, Robert Giacobbe, Vice President of the Global Supply Chain Consulting Practice at GEP, joined co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White to provide a deep dive into how tools such as artificial intelligence, predictive analytics applications, and low-code/no-code platforms can boost performance and reduce costs.

Robert engaged in a live discussion about:

• How poor planning can impact an organization and the advantages that can be realized after mending their planning gaps

• New tools and techniques that should be on everyone’s planning radar (as well as how to navigate today’s confusing technology landscape)

• The four foundational components required to achieve world-class supply chain planning

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com

Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyL

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

GEP's Supply Chain Strategy Playbook: http://bit.ly/3Em7uYA

Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/

2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- Undermanaged Spend Categories: How GPOs Can Help Mitigate Your Risks: https://bit.ly/3SM5WeK

WEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: Growing your Process Maturity in 2023: https://bit.ly/3T9esEj

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/four-essential-components-effective-supply-chain-planning-1029

They say the proof is in the pudding, so if you want to understand the value of a group purchasing organization (GPO), look no further than the successful partnership between Lanter Delivery Systems and OMNIA Partners. In this episode, tune in to hear Greg and Scott chat with Johnathan Foster of Lanter Delivery Systems and Robert Mietus of OMNIA Partners on how GPOs save you money and free up your time to focus on change management, why they're ideal for smaller to mid-sized companies, the important role of data, how to overcome common challenges and more.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com

Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyL

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Learn more about OMNIA Partners: https://www.omniapartners.com/

Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/

2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- Undermanaged Spend Categories: How GPOs Can Help Mitigate Your Risks: https://bit.ly/3SM5WeK

WEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: Growing your Process Maturity in 2023: https://bit.ly/3T9esEj

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/how-strengthen-supplier-relationships-speed-time-value-gpo-1028

Moving freight across international borders has not been an easy task over the past few years. With chaos surrounding supply chains, cultivating a close relationship with your supply chain partners has become the key to success.

In this Supply Chain Now livestream, Paula Roets discussed what she has learned while serving as the liaison between shippers and their freight forwarder in times of tremendous uncertainty. She shared insights on how managing your freight forwarder - and your account executive - can yield better results for the entire supply chain.

Paula joined co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White to discuss:

• How she helps teams uncover root cause problems while also putting out fires

• Ways that she has changed her approach to work over the last few years in response to rising complexity

• How to get beyond the ‘canned’ marketing pitch that so many account representatives are trained to give

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com

Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyL

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/

2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- Undermanaged Spend Categories: How GPOs Can Help Mitigate Your Risks: https://bit.ly/3SM5WeK

WEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: Growing your Process Maturity in 2023: https://bit.ly/3T9esEj

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/why-having-great-relationship-forwarder-pays-dividends-1027

As Florida braces for Hurricane Nicole in the wake of Ian's devastating damage, many are wondering how to lend a hand to those in crisis. In this episode, Scott and Maureen discuss disaster relief with the American Logistics Aid Network Executive Director Kathy Fulton. Listen in to learn more about how a crisis creates long-term needs long after news coverage subsides, what it takes to serve those needs, how to take a "deeds, not words," approach, advice for leaders and supply chain students, and more.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com

Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyL

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/

2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: Growing your Process Maturity in 2023: https://bit.ly/3T9esEj

WEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYr

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Maureen Woolschlager. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/love-unconditionally-serve-equitably-deliver-relief-ALAN-1026

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!

This week’s edition of The Buzz featured Alex Fuller, Marketing Director at UPS. Host Scott Luton was joined by Kim Winter, Founder and Group Managing Director of the Logistics Executive Group, and Billy Taylor, Author of The Winning Link.

In this session, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott, Alex, Kim, and Billy discussed:

• The most recent data on the supply chain talent market, including how to retain the best talent and set them up for success

• Early indications of whether the supply chain will be ready to meet demand – and delivery gifts! – this holiday shopping season

• How pending changes in global trade policy may affect duty rates and trade compliance in the coming years

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com

Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyL

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/

2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: Growing your Process Maturity in 2023: https://bit.ly/3T9esEj

WEBINAR- 3 Ways to Future-Proof your Shipping for 2023 and Beyond: http://bit.ly/3A6CSYr

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-UPS-1025

Selecting Digital Supply Chain solution to support your transformation initiative is difficult. It can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Research shows that it takes some companies up to 18 months to document and prioritize selection criteria, business use cases, and a ranking of future needs which precedes identifying a long list of potential solutions to investigate before determining your short list, final selection, contract negotiation and project kickoff. One important step in the process is conducting references provided by your short list of supply chain solution providers. This TEKTOK crossover episode will review a list of 20 important questions you should be asking.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com

Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyL

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/

2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- Undermanaged Spend Categories: How GPOs Can Help Mitigate Your Risks: https://bit.ly/3SM5WeK

WEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: Growing your Process Maturity in 2023: https://bit.ly/3T9esEj

This episode is hosted by karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok-crossover-important-questions-asking-checking-customer-references-1024

As we head into the holiday season, retail has plenty to contend with: rising costs, increased employee turnover, somehow managing inventory and more. In this episode, Gartner Vice President of Research, Retail Mike Griswold joins Scott and Greg to review key strategies for successful S&OP planning, break down the big merger between Kroger and Albertsons, dive into advice for the holiday season and more.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com

Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyL

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/

2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- Undermanaged Spend Categories: How GPOs Can Help Mitigate Your Risks: https://bit.ly/3SM5WeK

WEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: Growing your Process Maturity in 2023: https://bit.ly/3T9esEj

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/four-ways-retailers-win-holiday-season-gartner-1023

Inflation is the highest it’s been in decades, standing at 8.3% as of August 2022. Sky high prices have plagued the United States economy for months, pinching the wallets of millions of households and forcing the Federal Reserve to hike rates in attempts to cool it all down. Consumer budgets have been hit hard by everything from housing costs to filling up a gas tank.

For businesses, the bottom line can be impacted drastically. And we’re all left wondering… what’s next and what can we do to prepare?

In this livestream session with co-hosts Greg White and Scott Luton, Ranga Bodla, Vice President of Field Engagement and Marketing at Netsuite, talks about:

• How the general sentiment about the economy is changing and what kinds of signals people are watching for a sense of direction

• Broadly impactful input costs like energy and shipping containers

• Ways in which inventory management strategies continue to challenge businesses

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com

Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyL

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/

2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- Undermanaged Spend Categories: How GPOs Can Help Mitigate Your Risks: https://bit.ly/3SM5WeK

WEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: Growing your Process Maturity in 2023: https://bit.ly/3T9esEj

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/how-navigate-inflation-changing-economy-1022

The future of the supply chain is in their hands---and they're here to tell us all about it. Join Scott as he chats with CJ Wallace and Summer Roderick, students from the top-rated University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute, along with Executive Director Shay Scott. Get to know CJ, Summer and Shay and find out what trends they're tracking, if supply chain practitioners can catch up with best practices from the classroom, what makes the Global Supply Chain Institute so unique and more.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com

Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyL

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/

2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- Undermanaged Spend Categories: How GPOs Can Help Mitigate Your Risks: https://bit.ly/3SM5WeK

WEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: Growing your Process Maturity in 2023: https://bit.ly/3T9esEj

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/meet-future-mechanics-world-university-tennessee-global-supply-chain-institute-1021

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!

This week’s edition of The Buzz opened with Scott Luton and Greg White discussing the entertainment value and athleticism of the glamorously ascendent new sport of pickleball. In fact, there was livestreaming coverage of the recent national tournament – which may (or may not) have been inspired by the success of the Supply Chain Now team!

In this session, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Greg discussed:

• The effort underway to transform the U.S. lithium supply chain, with all of its environmental and national security implications

• Why it is so important (and challenging) to achieve real time stock visibility via all available sales channels

• Whether the country celebrated the “averted” railway union workers’ strike far too soon

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com

Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyL

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/

2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- Undermanaged Spend Categories: How GPOs Can Help Mitigate Your Risks: https://bit.ly/3SM5WeK

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-1020