In this new episode in the "Making Better Supply Chain Bets with the Power of Probabilities" series with Noodle.ai, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White are joined by the CRO of Noodle.ai, Tim Krug, and the End-to-End Planning and Support Director with Imperial Brands, Remi Guillon.Join us as they delve into the transformative story of a fast-moving consumer goods company, highlighting the adoption of innovative planning approaches through the lens of artificial intelligence. Listen in and learn more about:Probabilistic supply chain planning and the future of AI-driven decision-makingThe human element in supply chain transformation and the cultural aspects and leadership role in embracing technologyThe significance of trust between partners and what it takes to create unbiased forecastsThe importance of data cleanliness, change management, and acting with integrityAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Noodle.ai: www.Noodle.aiLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- AI-based forecast automation dreams do come true at Danone: https://bit.ly/3RRcMRjWEBINAR- Inflation & SMBs: Unlocking Cash Tied up in Inventory:  https://bit.ly/48BIUzNWEBINAR- Achieving the Next-Gen Control Tower in 2024: Lessons Learned from the High-Tech Industry: https://bit.ly/3Syzrn1WEBINAR- Data-Driven Decision Making in Logistics: https://bit.ly/49lt102This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/navigating-ai-frontier-demand-planning-imperial-brands-1231

The 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 week's episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White discuss some of the top news stories and trends in supply chain and industry today. Listen in and learn more about:The attempt to control AI as it continues to develop and demonstrate knowledge far beyond its training dataMore disruption and conflict ahead in the Red SeaCargo theft surging to an all-time highThe verdict for Chris Kirchner, the former CEO of supply chain management software startup Slync, who defrauded investors out of at least $25 million Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- AI-based forecast automation dreams do come true at Danone: https://bit.ly/3RRcMRjWEBINAR- Inflation & SMBs: Unlocking Cash Tied up in Inventory:  https://bit.ly/48BIUzNWEBINAR- Achieving the Next-Gen Control Tower in 2024: Lessons Learned from the High-Tech Industry: https://bit.ly/3Syzrn1This 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-1230

2024 has begun with tremendous challenges for the global supply chain, as the ongoing Red Sea crisis and the Panama Canal drought continue to escalate, impacting multiple key stakeholders. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, join hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson as they welcome Windward's Co-Founder and CEO, Ami Daniel to the show, for an in-depth exploration of the current technology-driven supply chain landscape. Tune in and discover:How the transformative roles of AI and digitalization, including the use of Gen AI, can effectively manage ocean supply chains, even during these uncertain timesWhy Windward’s platform goes beyond standard visibility solutions, enabling its customers to manage by exception for efficient disruption management in the ocean logistics spacePractical applications of AI for streamlined logistics management for navigating unpredictable hurdlesAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Windward Ocean Freight Visibility Solutions: https://bit.ly/3Uv5BS3Schedule a demo today to transform your ocean logistics operations: https://bit.ly/4biZ0juLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- AI-based forecast automation dreams do come true at Danone: https://bit.ly/3RRcMRjWEBINAR- Inflation & SMBs: Unlocking Cash Tied up in Inventory:  https://bit.ly/48BIUzNWEBINAR- Achieving the Next-Gen Control Tower in 2024: Lessons Learned from the High-Tech Industry: https://bit.ly/3Syzrn1This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/windward-vision-navigating-red-sea-crisis-ai-excellence-global-supply-chains-1229

The aviation industry is at the precipice of a major pilot shortage globally. Some data analysts predict that there will be a shortfall of almost 80,000 by 2032, with the US Air Force currently offering bonuses of up to $600,000 to retain pilots and their service.Middle Tennessee State University is doing much address that problem. In this new episode of Supply Chain Now, as a part of the NOW Generation series, we sit down with former UPS executive Tandreia Bellamy and her son, Anthony, the latter being a senior on MTSU’s highly regarded Aerospace Professional Pilot program.Tapping into the school’s impressive fleet of 47 aircraft, Anthony shares incredible insight into the life of a trainee pilot. He recounts the details of a solo cross-country training flight, communicating with traffic control and assessing which runway to land on.“The approach coming in, it was over the water and it was around sunset time, so it was beautiful,” he recalls.Tune in to hear Anthony’s story – the influence of his parents, amazing insights into his training, his overwhelming passion for the field, and plans for the future.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- AI-based forecast automation dreams do come true at Danone: https://bit.ly/3RRcMRjWEBINAR- Inflation & SMBs: Unlocking Cash Tied up in Inventory:  https://bit.ly/48BIUzNWEBINAR- Achieving the Next-Gen Control Tower in 2024: Lessons Learned from the High-Tech Industry: https://bit.ly/3Syzrn1This episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/now-gneration-unique-insight-world-trainee-pilot-1228

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the top concerns for CEOs in 2024, experiential food and beverage trends, and consumer product shortages. They also cover EV news from Ford and the impact of AI on jobs. Additionally, they talk about challenges in the electric vehicle market and express gratitude to the audience.

Experts discuss the challenges of choosing the right tech stack for logistics, integrating robotics into warehousing setups, and negotiating unique logistics scenarios. They also explore the impact of the pandemic on retail and warehousing, the choreography between software and physical robotics, and the evolution of warehouse automation. The podcast highlights the advancements in technology that have transformed supply chain operations and the importance of curiosity and inquisitiveness in technological transformations.

Between them, Alvaro Lopes and Scott Dubin have almost 40 years of experience managing projects that involve complex logistical considerations and nuances.Lopes is a Private Sector Engagement Program & Solution support lead with VillageReach, a non-profit global health innovator that builds responsive primary healthcare systems that deliver health products and services to the most-under-reached. Dubin, meanwhile, serves as a Supply Chain, Private Sector Engagement Advisor with The Global Fund, one of the largest financiers of public health projects in the world. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, as part of the Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa series, the duo reflect on the variables and challenges that define their workloads on a daily basis – as you can imagine, they encounter a tremendous variety of scenarios and stakeholders from many corners of the world.During the conversation, Lopes and Dubin touch on several specific topics. This includes:Coordinating public and private sector stakeholders to ensure health products reach everyone.The importance of human resources and plugging gaps in countries’ supply chain expertise.The role of logistics outsourcing in the public health sphere.What partners can do (government, private, donors, and implementing partners) to make outsourced logistics successful in AfricaAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about VillageReach: https://www.villagereach.orgLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- AI-based forecast automation dreams do come true at Danone: https://bit.ly/3RRcMRjWEBINAR- Inflation & SMBs: Unlocking Cash Tied up in Inventory:  https://bit.ly/48BIUzNThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/complex-world-logistics-public-health-1225

The 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!This Digital Transformers edition of the Buzz fell on Martin Luther King, Jr, Day here in the states, and hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson kicked off the show with a tribute to the late civil rights leader on what is his actual birthday! Scott and Kevin then shifted over to the normal business of the day, discussing some of the top news stories and trends in supply chain and digital transformation today. Listen in and learn more about:How to overcome challenges by implementing technology in supply chain managementThe top global risks for supply chains in 2024How digital transformation increases the value of your supply chain workforceHow a rise in recent layoffs may be correlated with the continued rise of AI And more!Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-digital-transformers-edition-special-mlk-episode-1224

AI algorithms in supply chain planning, importance of data, E2Open's role in connected planning, launch of Open AI's chat GPT, future of supply chain planning: connected planning & predictions

Prepare yourself for an insightful exploration into the complexities, trends, and innovative solutions that define the dynamic world of supply chain management in the food and beverage industry. In today's episode, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White delve into the intricate world of the food and beverage industry, accompanied by an industry leader at the forefront of innovation, Gary Nowacki, CEO and Founder of TraceGains.Listen in as this episode offers a fascinating journey through the critical issues, transformative technologies, and leadership priorities shaping the global supply chain within the realm of food and beverages. They touch on a variety of topics, from the challenges faced by food companies to the revolutionary impact of technology on supply chain performance, and everything in between. Join them as they navigate through discussions about:Data movementFood safety and eco-system thinkingThe significant role of ESG considerations in the ever-evolving landscape of the food supply chainAnd more!Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about TraceGains: https://tracegains.com/Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- AI-based forecast automation dreams do come true at Danone: https://bit.ly/3RRcMRjThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/innovate-integrate-tracegains-role-revolutionizing-f-b-1222