With 54 different countries, different cultures, and great diversity, the continent of Africa certainly faces its own unique set of challenges on the global supply chain stage. But with its young population and abundant natural resources, there is also great potential for growth, and supply chain can serve as a catalyst in harnessing these opportunities.In this third and final episode of our three-part series, Supply Chain Now host Scott Luton wraps up coverage from the 2023 SAPICS Annual Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. In speaking with three more supply chain leaders, Ken Titmuss, Dr. Andrew Brown, and Thobekile Nxumalo, they cover topics from the great supply chain opportunities in Africa, mass customization, improving access to quality medicines, workforce education development, leveraging technology, and so much more. Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/unlocking-africa-supply-chain-potential-highlights-sapics-2023-conference-cape-town-1153

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 Allison Giddens. Allison is the co-President at Win-Tech, a veteran-owned, woman-owned small business that specialized in aerospace precision machined parts. When it comes to top trends in manufacturing, she has her finger on the pulse.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Allison discussed:• The tentative deal between UPS and the Teamsters union which (hopefully) averts a massive labor strike, and what the new terms mean for shippers and consumers• Bidding farewell to Yellow Freight, a major player in the LTL space, as they declare bankruptcy• A bill before the U.S. Senate that would boost domestic pharmaceutical production and supply for critical medicines• Allison’s three key manufacturing trends, and what supply chain professionals need to know about risk management, government regulations, and technologyAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Allison Giddens. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-manufacturing-trends-1152

Digital innovation is fueling change in supply chains through new trends and transformational technologies. As customer and consumer demands increase, many retailers, brands, and logistics providers are feeling pressure to optimize their operations to navigate greater complexities and competitive landscapes.Padhu Raman is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Osa Commerce. He has a strong track record of creating and implementing innovative solutions for end-to-end commerce, including eCommerce & supply chain technology, fulfillment automation, back-end management, warehouse robotics adoption, sustainability, finance, and 3PL/4PL operations strategy.In this livestream-based episode, Padhu explores the importance of putting customers at the heart of supply chain operations with hosts Scott Luton and Greg White:• How collaborative visibility helps forge strong partnerships between suppliers, logistics providers, and other stakeholders• Why building end-to-end visibility helps improve risk management and drive innovation• The benefits and challenges of adopting new technologies, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation• How digital capabilities can enhance supply chain efficiency, visibility, and resilience— all with the goal of simplification and customer satisfactionAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/4-ways-reduce-complexity-supply-chain-1151

When you build something that has never been done before, you need clear understanding – and a solid plan – for every level of the supply chain. Stone Distributing, a leading premium beverage wholesaler in southern California, wanted to get their team out of the load building business. They partnered with Zengistics, a technology driven supply chain and logistics partner that provides scalable managed transportation offerings, to break supply chain norms, disrupt the status quo, reimagine the supply chain – and ultimately create a blueprint for repeatable financial success.Matthew Zimmer is the President of Zengistics and Clint Graflund is the VP of Operations for Stone Distributing. In this livestream-based episode, they joined Scott Luton and Greg White to talk about how this 4PL-Shipper duo broke down industry challenges to pioneer a superior supply chain with Turvo at the heart of it all.Listen in to learn how they partnered to build:- Best-in-class supply chains that serve as industry blueprints for innovation and success- A tech stack based on Turvo’s Collaboration Cloud and TMS, which ticked boxes that were beyond the reach of other industry solutions- A repeatable 4PL/Shipper model that is quick for new customers to deploy- Absolute trust and peace of mind in logistics partners to handle the shippers’ most important assets- 100% visibility and collaboration for everyone in the supply chain- Transparent costs, profitability, and complete financial analyticsAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/shipper-4pl-relationship-reimagined-turvo-1150

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 Robert Yturri, Chief Product Officer at FORLOH, along with hosts Scott Luton and Greg White. FORLOH makes high-end American-made outdoor gear, so they know a thing or two about sourcing and manufacturing in the U.S., and, working to ensure quality, and going for the overall win.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Greg discussed:• How Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien turned up the heat on UPS leadership to keep labor contract negotiations moving forward in their favor• Tight sugar supplies that are raising costs and putting the squeeze on U.S. candy manufacturers• And then Robert joined the team onscreen to talk about three things that supply chain professionals need to know when it comes to reshoringAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis 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-1149

In this special episode of Supply Chain Now, we continue coverage from the annual SAPICS 2023 Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, as host Scott Luton interviews the best and brightest supply chain changemakers that are literally building bridges and making a difference across the continent of Africa.Listen and learn more about:The need for increased utilization of the rail network for a more sustainable futureThe importance of a circular supply chain and the integration and adaptation of sustainable processes throughout the supply chainHow evolution is essential within a business and good communication is keyFeatured Guests:MJ Schoemaker- ProscE2E Pty Ltd - Pro Supply ChainAlastair Taylor- NetstockDeborah Dull- Genpact | Circular Supply Chain NetworkAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/harnessing-rail-infrastructure-circular-supply-chain-ai-technology-highlights-sapics-conference-cape-town-1148

Supply chain management is a crucial aspect of saving lives, as it ensures the efficient flow of essential goods and services. Nowhere is this more evident and more evolving than on the continent of Africa. In this first episode of a three-part series, Scott Luton is reporting from the annual SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, learning from the supply chain professionals in attendance and their inspiring supply chain missions. The discussions range from the importance of dialogue in problem-solving, people understanding their purpose, and strengthening the supply chain workforce in specific African countries to AI and its effect on the supply chain, improvements for data visibility, and integrating various supply chain strategies at different levels. Listen in to the transformative supply chain projects and the strategic partnerships taking place all over the continent.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/collaborative-solutions-inspiring-conversations-highlights-SAPICS-conference-cape-town-part-one-1147

 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 two audience favorites as guests: Constantine Limberakis and Mike Griswold. With many school districts starting to ramp up for students to return, and retailers stocking the shelves in anticipation, the team kicked off the stream by reminiscing about their best Back-to-School memories.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Mike, Constantine, and Scott discussed:• The significant increase in K-12 back-to-school spending forecasted by the National Retail Federation and Proper Insights and Analytics• A recent State Department announcement that they will partner Costa Rica as an additional location for semiconductor manufacturing• Additional insights from the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 listing for 2023• Walmart’s experimentation with a chatbot to negotiate with suppliers who have smaller contracts or only supply equipment for the company’s own useAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Constantine Limberakis. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-1146

What would it look like to come to this country with one suitcase in hand to achieve the American dream? It might include the opportunity to serve as a corporate leader at Dell, to be sworn in at the White House to serve on the United States Investment Advisory Council, and to receive numerous accolades, including “Twenty-Five Influential Women in Business” by MEA Magazine; “America’s Top Diversity Advocate” by DiversityBusiness.com; and “Best of the Decade” by Minority Business USA.What if you realized your American dream and then realized millions of others had not? Would you be satisfied or get back to work?In this crossover episode of Logistics with Purpose, Enrique Alvarez and Maureen Woolshlager are joined by Ying McGuire, CEO & President of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), to talk about how her achievement of the American dream is now driving her to help systematically excluded communities of color do the same.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Maureen Woolshlager. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/renewed-american-dream-closing-racial-wealth-gap-1145

What's going on with the UPS and Teamsters negotiations? And in global trade markets? In today's business buzz episode, host Scott Luton shares a variety of business observations and interesting news stories that are at top of mind for supply chain and business professionals. Also, listen for surprise appearances from two return guests for a few new podcast recommendations for your listening pleasure!Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSO2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Ways the Right TMS & ERP Integrations Streamline & Simplify Shipping: https://bit.ly/3CjWWYaWEBINAR- Unbreakable: Unlocking Resilience in the Face of Disruptions: https://bit.ly/42VHGM3WEBINAR- Better Demand Planning with Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3NpgQpGThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-buzz-1144