Supply Chain Now

In this episode of The Business Buzz for October 20th, 2022, host Scott W. Luton tackles a wide range of current news, from increased levels of cybersecurity spending to decreased volumes in imports, shipping & warehouse occupancies. Scott congratulates a friend of the show for hitting a big milestone - - and even offers up the power of grace when it comes to restoring Faith in Humanity. Give it a listen & let us know what you think.

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

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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 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. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-buzz-1009

Over the last two years, everyone has learned a lot about supply chain operations, complexity, and leadership. It has been as easy to spot exceptional leaders as it has been to see leadership vacuums. Good leaders managed to keep their operations rolling and hit their performance targets despite the challenges, but great leaders did all that while still supporting their teams and building a pathway to an uncharted future.

Ramona Hood is the President & CEO of FedEx Custom Critical, the part of the FedEx family of companies that specializes in providing services such as expedited ground services, temperature control, and increased security. She is also the first black CEO in the history of FedEx, a distinction that she believes is as much about creating opportunities for those who are on their way up through the ranks as it is a success for her personally.

In this classic Supply Chain Now episode, Ramona shares her personal journey and leadership philosophy with co-hosts Kelly Barner and Scott Luton:

• What it was like to watch her team rise to the challenge of COVID-19 and then play an active role in the distribution of vaccines

• The drive and intentionality that are crucial for every individual that wants to set themselves up for personal and professional success

• How she serves as a role model for not just her team, but also her daughters, who have had the opportunity to witness her hard work and dedication firsthand

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 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 Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-now-classic-moving-mountains-thousands-nudges-1008

Procurement never makes the news, but when we do, we don’t hold anything back. Case in point: a viral video featuring (former) Apple Vice President of Procurement Tony Blevins. He recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons.

The question is whether he was truly fired for what he said in that viral TikTok or whether it was an opportunity for the company to distance themselves for his ‘old school’ approach to procurement, carried out in grand style over the last 22 years.

In this Dial P crossover episode, Kelly Barner preserves the professional story of Tony Blevins before it is all pulled down off the Internet and considers:

• What we know about his role at Apple over the last two decades

• The real rationale behind his sudden and dramatic departure

• What this story tells us about Apple and their procurement function: past, present, and future…

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 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- A New Paradigm Of Resilience: Protect Against The Next Supply Chain Crisis: https://bit.ly/3KSYdJg

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-crossover-apple-procurement-1007

There is perhaps no one embodying our core value to "Be the change" quite like ATL native and Mākhers Studio Founder Wanona Satcher. In this Logistics with Purpose crossover episode, Kristi sits down with Wanona for an expert deep dive into Atlanta history, the journey to building more equitable communities through green manufacturing and modular shipping containers, and the successes, challenges and future goals for Wanona and her organization. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and grow --- and maybe even spark a change of your own.

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 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- A New Paradigm Of Resilience: Protect Against The Next Supply Chain Crisis: https://bit.ly/3KSYdJg

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

This episode is hosted by Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/logistics-purpose-crossover-1006

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, so Scott Luton was joined by fellow host Kevin L. Jackson, a multi-time bestselling author who has been recognized as a Top 5G Influencer and a Top 50 Global Digital Transformation Thought Leader.

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

• The cyber risk-related downside of the impressive connectivity leveraged by today’s most mature and sophisticated supply chains

• Walmart’s recent acquisition of Alert Innovation, an eGrocery automation firm that makes customized inventory handling technology to increase the efficiency of order picking

• The important first steps IBM is taking towards “continuous intelligence planning” (CIP) which integrates business planning with continuous and collaborative planning using the augmented capabilities of artificial intelligence

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 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- A New Paradigm Of Resilience: Protect Against The Next Supply Chain Crisis: https://bit.ly/3KSYdJg

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

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, Kelly Barner, and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-1005

Are you looking for a Supply Chain Crystal Ball? Industry Analysts play a unique role in helping companies prioritize supply chain initiatives, set and benchmark performance goals, understand unique industry vertical opportunities and identify a short list of potential solution and service providers. To be well-informed and effective, Industry Analysts must engage with solution and service providers to understand their software solutions, unique value propositions including product differentiators, complimentary services, customer success track record, and partner ecosystems.

Billed as “The World’s Most Important Gathering of CSCOs and Supply Chain Executives,” the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium attracts a wide range of practitioners, technology providers, consultants, analysts and academia. No crystal ball and no silver bullets here, but listen to this TEKTOK crossover episode as Karin shares lots of insights and fresh inspiration!

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 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- Finance & Commercial Teams Collaborating to Improve Supply Chains: https://bit.ly/3UX1lIr

WEBINAR- A New Paradigm Of Resilience: Protect Against The Next Supply Chain Crisis: https://bit.ly/3KSYdJg

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

This episode is hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok-crossover-supply-chain-crystal-ball-gartner-supply-chain-symposium-1004

Creating a world-class consumer experience is no easy feat. For one thing, each customer wants something a little different. But making sure that the intent of a new program or a corporate collaboration delivers the intended value requires that everyone on the team keep every customer in mind.

Michael Prince is the Vice President of Returns and Quality with Walmart, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he has experience at Amazon and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

In this episode, part of the Reverse Logistics Series on Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton is joined by special co-host Tony Sciarrotta, Executive Director of The Reverse Logistics Association, to talk to Michael about the latest programs and developments at Walmart.

• The introduction of the Walmart Restored program, which gives products another chance at a useful life while creating customer value

• The ongoing challenge of ensuring packaging is both efficient and effective

• The many sources of innovation and inspiration that help Walmart make better use of their team members, energy, and resources

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 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- Finance & Commercial Teams Collaborating to Improve Supply Chains: https://bit.ly/3UX1lIr

WEBINAR- A New Paradigm Of Resilience: Protect Against The Next Supply Chain Crisis: https://bit.ly/3KSYdJg

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

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Tony Sciarrotta. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/obsessing-frontline-customer-experience-walmart-1003

You've heard of Industry Analysts, but do you really know what their jobs entail? In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Mike Griswold with Gartner joins Scott and Karin to share an insider's view of the role that industry analysts play between solution and service providers and practitioners or end-user companies. Learn some of the essentials in the industry analyst tool kit, the lens through which they view all industry problems, 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 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- Beyond One Number Forecasts: Why a Probabilistic Approach is Better to Manage Uncertainty: https://bit.ly/3cQAzAB

WEBINAR- Finance & Commercial Teams Collaborating to Improve Supply Chains: https://bit.ly/3UX1lIr

WEBINAR- A New Paradigm Of Resilience: Protect Against The Next Supply Chain Crisis: https://bit.ly/3KSYdJg

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

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/industry-analysts-insiders-view-gartner-1002

What are the core qualities of a truly effective leader? As the new, youngest, and first African American President of the Southeastern Region of AME, Chrystal York knows a good bit about leadership and joins Scott to talk all about it. Listen as Chrystal shares her upbringing and early exposure to servant leadership, what she learned about leadership from her early career managers, her advice for young people, and so much more. Also listen as Chrystal shares her vision for the Southeastern region of AME, how a focus on diversity can improve business and industry, and how driving impact and creating opportunities for all is not just an AME goal, but can be an industry-wide objective.

Note: AME's Southeastern Region includes the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and the territory of Puerto Rico.

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 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- Beyond One Number Forecasts: Why a Probabilistic Approach is Better to Manage Uncertainty: https://bit.ly/3cQAzAB

WEBINAR- Finance & Commercial Teams Collaborating to Improve Supply Chains: https://bit.ly/3UX1lIr

WEBINAR- A New Paradigm Of Resilience: Protect Against The Next Supply Chain Crisis: https://bit.ly/3KSYdJg

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/driving-impact-creating-opportunities-AME-1001

According to ListenNotes.com, there are approximately 3 million podcasts available globally. Very few podcasts make it past the 12-episode mark, because the amount of work required behind the scenes successfully over time is often underestimated.

That context makes this episode of the Supply Chain Now podcast that much more impressive: Episode 1,000.

In honor of the occasion, co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White look back at favorite guests, interviews, and moments along the way, and pause to celebrate and give thanks for the whole team that works tirelessly to turn out leading content day in and day out.

It started with just one podcast per month and has since grown into a supply chain content juggernaut with around 30 episodes per month.

Of note, are a few moments that stand out in Scott and Greg’s minds:

• November of 2017: The very first time Scott and Greg appeared together on a podcast, not as co-hosts but as host and guest

• The original inspiration for the traditional close of every Supply Chain Now episode, “Do good, give forward and be the change that's needed”

• What guests and listeners may be able to expect between today and episode 2,000

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 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com

WEBINAR- Beyond One Number Forecasts: Why a Probabilistic Approach is Better to Manage Uncertainty: https://bit.ly/3cQAzAB

WEBINAR- Finance & Commercial Teams Collaborating to Improve Supply Chains: https://bit.ly/3UX1lIr

WEBINAR- A New Paradigm Of Resilience: Protect Against The Next Supply Chain Crisis: https://bit.ly/3KSYdJg

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-now-podcast-episode-1000