This Week in Business History

In today's episode of This Week in Business History, Scott W. Luton dives into the story of Rose Knox, who overcame terrific challenges to lead Knox Gelatin Company to new heights. She also refused to maintain the status quo, especially as it related to how leaders managed their workforces in the early 20th Century. Learn the story of a true pioneer - - that many may not know.

Resources, Links, and Events Mentioned in This Episode:

Subscribe to This Week in Business History and all Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Leave a review for Supply Chain Now: https://ratethispodcast.com/supplychainnow

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton

Check out Gary Smith's article: https://www.scmr.com/article/after_the_corona_virus_dust_settles

Download the Q3 2020 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: freight.usbank.com/?es=a229&a=20

This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-history-23.

In this episode, Scott W. Luton dives into the story behind an iconic, 100-year-old magazine, as well as one of the earliest investigative journalists. He touches on a pioneer in the game of baseball, as well as the actual inventor of the World Wide Web. But those are just a few of the stories that stood out to our team for the week of 9 November, what stood out to you?

Resources, Links, and Events Mentioned in This Episode:

Subscribe to This Week in Business History and all Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Leave a review for Supply Chain Now: https://ratethispodcast.com/supplychainnow

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton

AIAG Virtual 2020 Supply Chain Conference: https://tinyurl.com/y8axeflc

Download the Q3 2020 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: freight.usbank.com/?es=a229&a=20

AME Toronto 2020 Virtual Conference: https://www.ame.org/ame-toronto-2020

Learn more about the Empty Stock Funding: https://www.emptystockingfund.org/

This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-history-22.

On this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton details some of the background info on the story of the H-4 Hercules, also known as the "Spruce Goose" and the "Flying Lumberyard", a project led by the legendary Howard Hughes. Scott also touches on other historical items related to Air Cargo, Chemistry (Scott's worst subject in school), the relationship between Adidas and Puma & much more.

Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive and a 2019 “Top 15 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts to Follow” by RateLinx. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and has served on the boards for APICS Atlanta and the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. Follow Scott Luton on Twitter at @ScottWLuton and learn more about Supply Chain Now here: https://supplychainnow.com/

Resources, Links, and Events Mentioned in This Episode:

Subscribe to This Week in Business History and all Supply Chain Now Programming Here:

https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Check out TEK TOK Digital Supply Chain Podcast: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-469/

Check out TECHquila Sunrise: https://tinyurl.com/y28qtm3m

Check out Supply Chain is Boring: https://tinyurl.com/yyplo7ld

Check out Logistics & Beyond: https://tinyurl.com/yxqrm74z

Check out Veteran Voices: https://supplychainnow.com/veteran-voices/

Leave a review for Supply Chain Now:https://ratethispodcast.com/supplychainnow

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton

AIAG Virtual 2020 Supply Chain Conference: https://tinyurl.com/y8axeflc

Download the Q3 2020 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: freight.usbank.com/?es=a229&a=20

AME Toronto 2020 Virtual Conference: https://www.ame.org/ame-toronto-2020

Link to Cathy Roberson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/cmroberson06

This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-history-21.

In this episode of This Week in Business History, Scott W. Luton dives into the story of the Erie Canal - - the parts that you might remember AND some of the aspects that you may have forgotten. Not only did the Erie Canal pave the way for the rise of New York City, but it was a powerful cog in the engine of American growth in the 19th & 20th Centuries.

Resources, Links, and Events Mentioned in This Episode:

Subscribe to This Week in Business History and all Supply Chain Now Programming Here:

https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Leave a review for Supply Chain Now:https://ratethispodcast.com/supplychainnow

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton

AIAG Virtual 2020 Supply Chain Conference: https://tinyurl.com/y8axeflc

Download the Q2 2020 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: freight.usbank.com/?es=a229&a=20

WEBINAR- Stand Up & Sound Off: https://tinyurl.com/y4lcahdr

AME Toronto 2020 Virtual Conference: https://www.ame.org/ame-toronto-2020

This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-history-20.

In this episode of This Week in Business History, Scott dives into the back story of the Nobel Peace Prize, Dodge automobiles and "Meet the Press". He also touches briefly on bebop, The Body Shop, The Supremes - - and the day that still represents the largest one-day Dow Jones crash (at least by percent) in U.S. history.

Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive and a 2019 “Top 15 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts to Follow” by RateLinx. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and has served on the boards for APICS Atlanta and the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. Follow Scott Luton on Twitter at @ScottWLuton and learn more about Supply Chain Now here: https://supplychainnow.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Subscribe to This Week in Business History and ALL Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe

Leave a review for Supply Chain Now: https://ratethispodcast.com/supplychainnow

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/

Supply Chain Now Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m

Supply Chain Now Ranked #3 Supply Chain YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/yazfegov

AIAG Virtual 2020 Supply Chain Conference: https://tinyurl.com/y8axeflc

Download the Q2 2020 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: freight.usbank.com/?es=a229&a=20

WEBINAR: Stand Up & Sound Off- https://tinyurl.com/y4lcahdr

AME Toronto 2020 Virtual Conference: https://www.ame.org/ame-toronto-2020

Check Out News From Our Sponsors:

U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions

Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/

Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/

Verusen: www.verusen.com/

This episode of This Week in Business History is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-history-19.

On this episode, Scott W. Luton dives into the story of Weight Watchers International Incorporated and its founders, including Jean Nidetch. He also touches on a variety of other historic business events, including Dictionary Day and the "Razor and Blades" business model, for the week of October 12th.

Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive and a 2019 “Top 15 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts to Follow” by RateLinx. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and has served on the boards for APICS Atlanta and the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. Follow Scott Luton on Twitter at @ScottWLuton and learn more about Supply Chain Now here: https://supplychainnow.com/

Resources, Links, and Events Mentioned in This Episode:

Subscribe to This Week in Business History and all Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Leave a review for Supply Chain Now:

https://ratethispodcast.com/supplychainnow

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton

AIAG Virtual 2020 Supply Chain Conference: https://tinyurl.com/y8axeflc

Download the Q2 2020 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: freight.usbank.com/?es=a229&a=20

WEBINAR- Stand Up & Sound Off: https://tinyurl.com/y4lcahdr

AME Toronto 2020 Virtual Conference: https://www.ame.org/ame-toronto-2020

This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-history-18.

The "This Week in Business History" series features host Scott Luton as he looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.

Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and serves on the advisory board for the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. He also serves as an advisor with TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm based in the Southeast. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and ALL Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe

Leave a review for Supply Chain Now: https://ratethispodcast.com/supplychainnow

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/

Supply Chain Now Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m

Supply Chain Now Ranked #3 Supply Chain YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/yazfegov

AIAG Virtual 2020 Supply Chain Conference: https://tinyurl.com/y8axeflc

Download the Q2 2020 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: freight.usbank.com/?es=a229&a=20

Register for Reuters Events Supply Chain USA Virtual 2020 Summit Here: https://tinyurl.com/y4mj6jph

WEBINAR: Stand Up & Sound Off- https://tinyurl.com/y4lcahdr

AME Toronto 2020 Virtual Conference: https://www.ame.org/ame-toronto-2020

Check Out News From Our Sponsors:

U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions

Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/

Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/

Verusen: www.verusen.com/

For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnowradio.com/business-history-17.

Episode 16

The "This Week in Business History" series features host Scott Luton as he looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.

Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and serves on the advisory board for the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. He also serves as an advisor with TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm based in the Southeast. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and ALL Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe

Leave a review for Supply Chain Now: https://ratethispodcast.com/supplychainnow

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/

Supply Chain Now Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m

Supply Chain Now Ranked #3 Supply Chain YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/yazfegov

AIAG Virtual 2020 Supply Chain Conference: https://tinyurl.com/y8axeflc

Download the Q2 2020 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: freight.usbank.com/?es=a229&a=20

Register for Reuters Events Supply Chain USA Virtual 2020 Summit Here: https://tinyurl.com/y4mj6jph

WEBINAR: Stand Up & Sound Off- https://tinyurl.com/y4lcahdr

WEBINAR: New Market, New Mindset- https://tinyurl.com/y2rwvmwm

AME Toronto 2020 Virtual Conference: https://www.ame.org/ame-toronto-2020

Check Out News From Our Sponsors:

U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions

Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/

Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/

Verusen: www.verusen.com/

For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnowradio.com/business-history-16.

This Week in Business History for September 21st: The Story & Passion Behind Honda Motor Company Ltd 

Episode 15

The "This Week in Business History" series features host Scott Luton as he looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.

Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and serves on the advisory board for the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. He also serves as an advisor with TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm based in the Southeast. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/

Supply Chain Now Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m

Supply Chain Now Ranked #3 Supply Chain YouTube Channel: tinyurl.com/yazfegov

Listen and Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring on Supply Chain Now: supply-chain-is-boring.captivate.fm/listen

Listen and Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise with Greg White on Supply Chain Now:

techquila-sunrise.captivate.fm/listen

Listen and Subscribe to This Week in Business History on Supply Chain Now:

this-week-in-business-h.captivate.fm/listen

Listen and Subscribe to Veteran Voices on Supply Chain Now: veteran-voices.captivate.fm/listen

AIAG Virtual 2020 Supply Chain Conference: tinyurl.com/y8axeflc

WEBINAR: Stand Up & Sound Off- tinyurl.com/y4lcahdr

WEBINAR: New Market, New Mindset- tinyurl.com/y2rwvmwm

AME Toronto 2020 Virtual Conference: www.ame.org/ame-toronto-2020

Check Out News From Our Sponsors:

U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions

Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/

Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/

Verusen: www.verusen.com/

ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g

For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: supplychainnowradio.com/business-history-15.

The "This Week in Business History" series on Supply Chain Now is where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.

Scott W. Luton is the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and serves on the advisory board for the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. He also serves as an advisor with TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm based in the Southeast. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/

Supply Chain Now Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m

Supply Chain Now Ranked #3 Supply Chain YouTube Channel: tinyurl.com/yazfegov

Listen and Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring on Supply Chain Now: supply-chain-is-boring.captivate.fm/listen

Listen and Subscribe to TECHquila Sunrise with Greg White on Supply Chain Now:

techquila-sunrise.captivate.fm/listen

Listen and Subscribe to This Week in Business History on Supply Chain Now: this-week-in-business-h.captivate.fm/listen

Listen and Subscribe to Veteran Voices on Supply Chain Now: veteran-voices.captivate.fm/listen

AIAG Virtual 2020 Supply Chain Conference: tinyurl.com/y8axeflc

Check Out News From Our Sponsors:

U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions

Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/

Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/

Verusen: www.verusen.com/

ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g

For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: supplychainnowradio.com/episode-452.