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The Supply Chain Now community is so professionally ambitious that the team regularly fields questions about what people can do to make the most of their career in supply chain management. Who better to ask for input than Mike Griswold?Mike Griswold is the Vice President of Research at Gartner, specializing in retail with a particular focus on forecasting and replenishment. He is responsible for Gartner’s annual Top 25 Supply Chain ranking and joins Supply Chain Now on a monthly basis to discuss the latest in retail supply chains from an analyst’s perspective.In this classic episode, and one of our best of 2023, Mike shares his best supply chain career advice with co-hosts Scott Luton and Jenny Froome:• Making sure you and your current organization are a good fit in terms of work/life balance expectations• Why a well-managed career often includes a broad collection of behaviors and experiences• The importance of active connection building inside of your company, and for your team if you are a manager• Reasons for anyone working in supply chain to encounter as many sub-disciplines as they canAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Jenny Froome. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/best-2023-4-ways-optimize-scm-career-1216

Although specific goals and challenges vary from company to company and industry to industry, there are also macro trends that all companies are trying to optimize against. How each leadership team chooses to navigate these trends will ultimately determine if they grow their market footprint or start to fall behind the competition.Rob Schaefer is the VP of Transportation Management Sales at Manhattan Associates and Bryant Smith is their Director of Product Management. They are in regular conversation with customers and decision makers, hearing their thoughts about what issues are the highest priority and which forms of value are the hardest to deliver.In this classic episode, and one of our best of 2023, Rob and Bryant join hosts Scott Luton and Greg White discuss three top supply chain trends:• Labor shortages – what is causing them and how companies are responding• Operational costs v. service levels – including the analytical capabilities required to keep costs low while keeping customer satisfaction high• Digitization – which means more things to more people than many of us realize, and ultimately leads to better connectivity and decision makingAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/best-2023-top-3-trends-supply-chain-today-manhattan-associates-1215

Many manufacturers leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) to gather data and streamline their operations. Lexmark has been applying that concept since long before the IoT was commonly understood, using sensors to gather data and provide their clients with an exceptional customer experience.Tonya Jackson is the Senior Vice President of Chief Product Delivery Officer at Lexmark. She has over 30 years of experience in the high-tech industry, and is currently responsible for Lexmark’s product delivery strategy, which includes supply chain, manufacturing, hardware, supplies development, and more.In this classic interview, and one of our best of 2023 and made possible through a partnership with the team at Microsoft, Tonya joins co-hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson to discuss:• Initiatives that Lexmark has implemented to move their digital transformation forward, such as leveraging IoT capabilities to pinpoint variances and accelerate responses• Investing in supply chain resilience by institutionalizing lessons learned in preparation for the decisions she and her team will make in the future• How the cloud makes it possible for manufacturing companies, and supply chain leadership specifically, to access powerful computational resources on an as-needed basisAdditional 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/best-2023-building-disruptive-differentiated-offering-lexmark-1214

Rick McDonald, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Clorox, discusses the workforce crisis, supply chain digitization, and supply chain resilience in this episode. Topics include the challenge of finding skilled labor, cyber risk, and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. A must-listen for supply chain executives.

The Supply Chain 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 last Buzz of 2023, 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 trouble in the Red Sea, and how shipping firms are avoiding the Suez CanalMacy's and if they're doomed to the same fate as Sears and Bed, Bath, & BeyondThe US Manufacturing output for November and what it means for industry Nacho Cheese booze for your New Year's Eve toasts?And more!Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comThis 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-1212

In this final episode of 2023 in our popular "Supply Chain Today & Tomorrow featuring Mike Griswold with Gartner" series, Mike joins hosts Scott and Greg for a fun holiday-themed conversation! Listen in as Mike, Scott, and Greg dive into some classic holiday movies that intentionally or unintentionally offer up supply chain management lessons. Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/what-christmas-movies-teach-supply-chain-1211

If optimizing cash flow and making more timely and confident decisions are goals for 2024, then listen up to today's episode!Listen as host Scott Luton welcomes Michael Schember and Lorraine Balog with American Group and Water "Mitch" Mitchell with Tai Software to the show. Michael, Lorraine, and Mitch emphasize the benefits of embracing technology to streamline manual processes, particularly in invoicing and paying carriers, to support business growth and success.Learn more as the panel discusses:The importance of cultivating a harmonious company culture to promote team successAsking the right questions and having the courage to make bold decisions critical for growth and adapting to industry shiftsHow technology plays a pivotal role in streamlining operations, especially in automating invoicing and carrier payments to enhance the efficiency of cash flow managementHow optimizing cash flow allows for more confident and timely business decisions, which is vital for maintaining a competitive edge and facilitating growthAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Tai Software: https://tai-software.com/Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/simplifying-cash-flow-management-freight-brokers-1210

The Supply Chain 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 monthly Digital Transformers edition of the Buzz, Scott Luton and co-host Kevin L. Jackson share and discuss some of the top news in digital transformation, technology, and cybersecurity. Listen and learn as Scott and Kevin discuss:Seven ways that blockchain is helping to accelerate digital transformationHow McDonald's is investing further into the cloud so “super size” analytics and more powerfully leverage AI.12 proven metrics to measure your digital transformationAnd much 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-blockchain-cloud-metrics-supply-chain-evolution-1209

The US transportation market is undergoing one of the most challenging periods in the past decade. According to Austin Pierson, Co-owner and Executive Vice President of Customer Sales at West Michigan Transport, revenue per load is down 25-30% across the board for upper brokerage.However, that’s not to say that opportunities aren’t there for proactive sector players.In this inspiring episode of Supply Chain Now, Turvo TMS’s Director of Customer Success Anthony Ceritelli joins Pierson and hosts Scott Luton and Greg White, to share their joined success story, highlighting how leveraging innovative and scalable technology in the right way can supercharge growth and performance despite difficult market conditions.Together, the two business partners discuss:· The role of automation and enhanced supply chain visibility.· The elegance of simplicity when it comes to technology.· How eliminating driver pain points can enhance worker happiness and efficiency.· The importance of finding a true technology partner that understands your unique business needs.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Turvo: https://turvo.com/Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/west-michigan-transport-high-frowth-mode-turvo-tms-1208

In our popular ongoing series with Noodle.ai, "Making Better Supply Chain Bets with the Power of Probabilities," making better decisions faster and with more confidence has been emphasized repeatedly. In this third podcast episode of the series, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson welcome Noodle.ai CRO Tim Krug, and thought leader Trevor Miles to discuss how leaders can embrace the power of probability, uncertainty, and cutting-edge technologies and apply it to their decision-making processes so that they can make better decisions and get better outcomes. Listen in and learn:Why a probabilistic approach is best when making supply chain decisionsHow more and better quality information improves decision-making and leadershipHow to understand and embrace uncertainty, and why it is critical The impact of AI on predicting business and influencing decision makingThe key to capable and confident teams achieving great outcomesAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Noodle.ai: Noodle.aiLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- Unleashing the Potential of Distribution for a Better Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/3umO3fPThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/making-bets-executives-embrace-early-decision-uncertainty-improve-supply-chain-1207