Supply Chain Now

The strength of any profession can be found in the engagement and enthusiasm of its newest recruits – and supply chain is no exception! And with the world adjusting to virtual events and networking, bringing them together and building communities of interest is easier and more sustainable than ever.

Jenny Froome is the Chief Operating Officer at SAPICS, the professional body for Supply Chain Management in South Africa. She is joined for this conversation by Kholofelo Mabila, Data Analyst with the People Shop, Lubinda Lubinda, a pharmacy student at Eden University, and Zethu Dlamini Duty Manager Administration with Worldwide Flight Services. They represent the Young Professionals and Student Conference hosted by SAPICS earlier this year.

In this session with host Scott Luton, they share their inspirations and professional aspirations:

• Some of the technology gaps and challenges that exist in South Africa

• How supply chain knowledge and experience contribute unique value to each industry

• The importance of active mentorship in each person’s professional journey

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. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/meeting-young-professionals-students-sapics-1019

There’s a reason that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and there are many examples of this principle playing out in business today. Many of them boil down to two specific scenarios:

- An idea is conceived of by one person, but handed over to another for execution

- An idea that works when led as a one-off, but which does not scale well at all

One of those could easily be at play in a case of supplier diversity efforts gone wrong… in this case, at McDonald’s. They segment a portion of their $1.6 Billion annual advertising budget for black-owned firms, but Byron Allen, owner of Allen Media Group, doesn’t want an opportunity in this segment – he wants McDonald’s commercials to run on his stations nationwide.

In this week’s Dial P audio podcast, Kelly Barner looks into the complex dynamics at play between McDonald’s and Allen Media Group:

• The federal court case pending against McDonalds, brought by Allen Media Group, which owns the Weather Channel as well as 36 ABC, CBS, and Fox television stations

• The good intentions at the heart of the McDonald’s supplier diversity program which may be causing some problems for them now

• What companies and supplier diversity program leaders can learn from this story

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 Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/dial-p-procurement-downside-supplier-diversity-mcdonalds-1018

How did three top global logistics enterprises perform in Q3, and what can we glean from their strategies moving forward? In this episode, Scott consults with supply chain writer Cathy Morrow Roberson, aka the earnings call expert. Combining her love of research with all things supply chain, Cathy is a veteran listener and learner here to school us on how UPS, FedEx and Amazon are navigating logistics challenges, how the holiday season is shaping up, the future of air freight 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

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/listening-logistics-insights-ups-fedex-amazon-1017

Len DeCandia has enjoyed an illustrious career as a supply chain executive and chief procurement officer at some of the world's largest CPG enterprises, including Johnson & Johnson. So who better to reflect on the changing role of procurement with Scott and Kelly than Len? In this episode, tune in to hear Len share his thoughts on how the role of procurement has evolved, the supreme importance of managing risk, delivering on the promise of ESG, challenges moving forward, 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

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/delivering-promise-procurement-industry-veteran-1016

Headed into Halloween, candy prices are getting downright spooky, but never fear! Scott and Greg are back with the Buzz to break down the latest on inflation, along with top headlines related to labor, NATO intervention and more. Joined by Ryan Kitchie of 6 River Systems, the team also tackles hidden costs of turnover and automation's full potential in a tight labor market.

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

See Chuck in action with 6 River Systems on November 2nd: https://6river.com/meet-chuck-losangeles-2-2/

Discover the Value of AMRs with 6 River Systems: https://info.6river.com/8-reasons-to-choose-warehouse-robotics

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

2022 Q2 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-6-river-systems-1015

In 2021, U.S. Bank processed $37 billion in freight paymments for some of the world’s largest corporations and government agencies. Those payments and the data that accompanies them are analyzed quarterly by Bobby Holland, U.S. Bank vice president and director of Freight Data Solutions and his team. The FPI report includes quarter over quarter, year over year, and full year data and analysis.

In Q3 there was a slight dip in national shipments and spend. Although the index captured natural fluctuations over the course of the quarter, spend continues to be high and capacity remains tight.

In this interview, Bobby is joined by Dr. Jason Miller with Michigan State University to share the results of the on the Q3 2022 report with Supply Chain Now Co-hosts Greg White and Scott Luton, interpreting what they may mean for the economy and the shipping industry in the short and longer term.

• Why the Northeast saw the largest spend reduction of the five regions tracked by the index

• The impact that manufacturing’s slowing rate of growth is having on the freight market

• The extent to which the threat of a potential rail strike impacted the Q3 numbers

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/analysis-us-bank-2022-q3-freight-payment-index-1014

Genpro CEO Robert Goldstein is able to easily manage his supply chain, thanks to careful planning and collaboration with Turvo to implement Turvo's cloud-powered TMS solution. Join Scott and Greg as they hear the story of this powerful partnership from Robert and Turvo Chief Customer Officer Luis Pajares. Found out how they transformed the customer experience -- and what's on the horizon as the end-to-end platform moves closer to the edge.

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

Turvo and Genpro Case Study: https://info.turvo.com/genpro-case-study

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/genpro-turvo-TMS-meeting-demands-future-transportation-1013

There are over 2 million podcasts out there in the world, along with 66 million episodes to sort through. Luckily, our in-house content experts Amanda Luton and Katherine Hintz have done the legwork so you can get a head start on choosing the best of the best. In this episode, Amanda and Katherine join Scott to share their top picks for wild stories, historical insight, true crime labyrinths, self-improvement tips and more. As a bonus, find out their Supply Chain Now favorites and what's on the horizon for podcasts moving forward.

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. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/podcast-about-podcasts-1012

In this special episode, host Scott W. Luton offers a few highlights from SCN's robust webinar programming. In the first highlight, Scott & Karin Bursa talk about managing rapid growth with Christopher Thorndike from Crocs and Jon Runkel from Infor. In the second highlight, Scott & Greg White talk about how modern, forward-thinking finance teams are powerful allies for global supply chain, featuring Paul Simister from Electricbase and Mark Gilham from Enable.

Want to see these webinar conversations in full? Register for the on-demand recordings here:

Crocs & Infor: https://tinyurl.com/42pph4ve

Electricbase & Enable: https://tinyurl.com/yhpzywru

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. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/key-points-recent-webinars-featuring-crocs-infor-electricbase-enable-1011

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 was a Digital Transformers edition. Host Kevin L. Jackson was joined by Dial P for Procurement host Kelly Barner to start the week off with a double dose of vitamin K and the first-ever Supply Chain Now show and tell!

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

• New research from EY about top supply chain challenges, including cost optimization and resilience

• Key steps and common mistakes for manufacturers embarking on a digital transformation journey

• How Kraft Heinz & Microsoft are partnering to accelerate supply chain innovation as part of broader digital transformation

• The definition – and existence? – of coincidences and how they shape our decision making

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 Kelly Barner and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-1010