Supply Chain Now

With over 50% of shipping costs and a staggering 94% of online shoppers placing paramount importance on this phase, it's clear that the last mile carries immense weight.In this electrifying episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by FRAYT, we embark on an exploration of the dynamic world of last-mile delivery, an absolute game-changer in the realm of e-commerce. Hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcome special guests Michael Campese with Estes Forwarding Worldwide, John Conte with FinditParts, and industry thought leader Bart De Muynck, as they unveil the strategies to not only meet but exceed ever-evolving customer expectations, underscoring that last-mile fulfillment isn't solely about punctuality – it's about projecting your brand's identity. They also dive deep into the innovative technologies reshaping this final stretch of the journey, transforming it into a hotbed of groundbreaking solutions. Join us for an unmissable voyage into mastering the last mile and seizing the lead in the fast-evolving delivery landscape.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/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- How Do Supply Chains Stay Lean in a Disrupted World? https://bit.ly/46NAOmbThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/how-carriers-deliver-last-mile-excellence-1187

Supply chain management is like juggling a hundred balls at once. From considering where your raw materials are coming from to how that new smartphone is ending up in your pocket, it's enough to make even the most experienced supply chain professional's head spin.But today, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcome expert guests from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Laura Juliano, Dustin Burke, and Paul Goydan, to help us make sense of this chaos. Listen in to this episode to learn all about the promise of AI, and how it's not just a buzzword, it's a game changer for global supply chain. But we're not just talking about algorithms and robots here. We're also discussing sustainability, cost, new technologies, leadership, and so much more. Join us as we take an optimistic look at the future of supply chains, and discover exactly what is needed to ensure great supply chain success.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/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- How Do Supply Chains Stay Lean in a Disrupted World? https://bit.ly/46NAOmbThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-strategies-success-sustainability-ai-embracing-change-bcg-1186

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12noon 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 episode of the Buzz, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, featured hosts Scott Luton and Greg White dig into top stories in business and share about:The latest on the automotive strikeNew opportunities for warehouse gig workRetail design priorities as we move into peak seasonHow major candy manufacturers are prepping for their big day- HalloweenAdditional 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/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- How Do Supply Chains Stay Lean in a Disrupted World? https://bit.ly/46NAOmbThis 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-automotive-strikes-gig-work-peak-retail-thrills-halloween-chills-1185

As we head into the holiday season and peak season for retailers, issues like shipping loss, increased risk, and even porch piracy are on the minds of merchants and consumers alike. Considering new shipping innovations, keeping shipping challenges front of mind, and utilizing tools for continuous improvement and customer-centricity will allow retailers to stay competitive and innovative in today's world.In today's episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcome Archita Prasad, Vice President of Strategy & Innovation at UPS Capital to the show, to discuss the importance of adopting a lean, agile mindset and taking advantage of advanced technologies and data-driven solutions to improve the shipping experience for both businesses and consumers.Join us today and learn about:A new UPS product called "Delivery Defense," an advanced analytical tool that uses machine learning and historical shipping data to provide predictive insights to businessesHow to make better shipping decisions and reduce shipping-related risksWhat all retailers and merchants can do to create a more positive and customer-centric customer experienceAdditional 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/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- From Numbers to Strategy: How Finance Drive Data-Driven Supply Chains: https://bit.ly/45bRYZFWEBINAR- How Do Supply Chains Stay Lean in a Disrupted World? https://bit.ly/46NAOmbThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/shipping-future-data-ups-1184

Mike Griswold, VP Analyst with Gartner, is back with our popular "Supply Chain Today and Tomorrow" series. Mike joins Scott and Greg monthly to share new developments across the world of global supply chain, and weighs in with his take.In this episode, we are bringing back one of Mike's favorite themes, Hollywood week! Listen in as Mike shares a few of his favorite movie quotes that can be associated with key trends in what we're seeing in global supply chain, and a lot 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/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQWEBINAR- How Do Supply Chains Stay Lean in a Disrupted World? https://bit.ly/46NAOmbThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-today-tomorrow-1183

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!In this special Digital Transformers edition of the Buzz, host Kevin L. Jackson joins regular host Scott Luton to discuss a variety of news and developments across global business- with an extra helping of all things technology AND cybersecurity as we recognize the month of October as Cybersecurity Awareness month!Listen in and learn more about:How new orders, shrinking backlogs, and increases in factory employment translate to near recovery for the US Manufacturing sectorLego, the world's largest toy manufacturer, and its $1.4 billion pledge to reduce carbon emissions across its supply chain by 2025The re-evaluation of the phrase "supply chain"In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, how all the digital transformation around the globe can open up organizations to new vulnerabilities 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/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQWEBINAR- From Numbers to Strategy: How Finance Drive Data-Driven Supply Chains: https://bit.ly/45bRYZFThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/digital-transformers-buzz-navigating-october-cyber-security-awareness-month-tech-trends-1182

AI is in the news every single day and in conversations at every water cooler. And as it continues to evolve, it offers unprecedented opportunities for supply chain innovation, creating a more agile and resilient industry poised for the future. From enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and adaptability to the optimization of demand planning, inventory management, and logistics, AI continues to be front of mind for supply chain leaders around the globe.Enter Noodle.ai, a trailblazing organization at the forefront of AI innovation in the global supply chain industry. In today's episode, hosts Scott Luton and Greg White welcome Diego Klabjan, Professor at Northwestern University, Director, Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science, and Director, Center for Deep Learning along with Steve Pratt, the Founder & CEO of Noodle.ai, for an enlightening episode about the captivating realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and its profound impact on supply chain operations.Listen in and learn more about:the complex landscape of AI's revolutionary impact on supply chainsthe potential for AI to reshape the entire industry through its transformative technologyimportance of continuous learning and seizing opportunities when learning about and implementing AI technologiesJoin us in this enlightening journey as we uncover the power of AI in shaping the future of supply chain management.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/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- The High Cost of Inaction: Embracing the New Status Quo in Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/3t9td2EWEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyLWEBINAR- From Numbers to Strategy: How Finance Drive Data-Driven Supply Chains: https://bit.ly/45bRYZFThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/innovation-motion-empowers-supply-chains-1181

The last few years of disruption have illuminated the dire need for enhanced visibility, rendering real-time or near-real-time visibility not as a luxury but as an indispensable necessity. Whether it is to proactively navigate today’s constant disruptions or have greater flexibility in meeting customer shifting demand, in today's fast-paced business environment, supply chain visibility is crucial for success.In this recent Supply Chain Now livestream, hosts Scott Luton and Constantine Limberakis welcomed Heidi Benko, Vice President, Product Marketing & Strategy with Infor-Nexus, to the show to discuss the importance of understanding the bigger context of supply chain operations and the need for practical solutions.Listen in and learn more about the significance of contextualization in supply chain management, the role of people driving process, the concept of predictive intelligence, and the need for a holistic approach to supply chain management.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/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- The High Cost of Inaction: Embracing the New Status Quo in Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/3t9td2EWEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyLWEBINAR- From Numbers to Strategy: How Finance Drive Data-Driven Supply Chains: https://bit.ly/45bRYZFThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Constantine Limberakis. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/from-chaos-control-best-class-supply-chain-visibility-1180

Topics discussed include ongoing labor strikes in the automotive sector, labor issues in the healthcare industry, the inevitability of a recession, a decrease in robot orders, and the use of AI and automation in supply chain operations.

The Coca-Cola Company is a globally recognized beverage giant with a complex and extensive supply chain network. Its enduring success and its commitment to customer engagement serve as a backdrop for this episode's discussions on technology's transformative role in supply chain management. Rob Haddock, a supply chain expert with over four decades of experience at The Coca-Cola Company, joins hosts Greg and Scott in this episode, along with special guest Will Shu, CEO and co-founder of Vector, to discuss technology's impact on supply chain management. Haddock's extensive background at The Coca-Cola Company provides valuable context for the episode. Listen in as Rob shares his insights on his tenure at the Coca-Cola Company, highlighting the significance of customer-centric approaches, and offers practical technology solutions in supply chain management.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/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQWEBINAR- The High Cost of Inaction: Embracing the New Status Quo in Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/3t9td2EWEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyLWEBINAR- From Numbers to Strategy: How Finance Drive Data-Driven Supply Chains: https://bit.ly/45bRYZFThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/lessons-learned-coca-cola-company-optimizing-tech-stack-1178