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There are few opportunities in the world to combine creativity with analytics like those presented by the beauty industry. Because of this, Supergoop! CEO Amanda Baldwin had the courage to pivot from successful roles in banking and private equity to become an entrepreneur – even surprising herself. In this Logistics with Purpose crossover episode, she joins Enrique Alvarez and Maureen Woolshlager to tell her story and talk about how she and her team give back.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 Ultimate Guide to Holistic Risk Management: https://bit.ly/3PsNVCnWEBINAR- 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 Enrique Alvarez and Maureen Woolshlager. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/logistics-purpose-crossover-learn-new-trick-willing-fall-supergoop-1177

Laura Juliano and Dustin Burke from Boston Consulting Group join the hosts to discuss the impact of automotive labor strikes, inflation on global supply chains, automation, and navigating shifts in manufacturing locations. They also talk about the unpredictable six months ahead, including political affairs, COVID outbreaks, and the challenges of supply chain management.

Leading distributors are constantly seeking new ways to improve their shipping planning and execution and improve their customers’ experiences. Such was the case for Scott Wolfer and Power Sales and Advertising, a leading incentive distributor, who transformed their shipping execution with their new RateLinx TMS that kept everything in sync with their ERP, Microsoft Dynamics.In this episode, Scott and Shannon Vaillancourt with Ratelinx join hosts Scott Luton and Greg White to discuss the top three reasons you should use a TMS that extends the power of your ERP. Listen in as Scott and Shannon provide practical examples and anecdotes to illustrate the importance of delivering on promises and the challenges faced when implementing next chapter technology.Highlighting the power of partnerships, technology, and efficient shipping practices, listen in and learn from our panel of experts how effective partnerships and integrations can level up your business.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 Ultimate Guide to Holistic Risk Management: https://bit.ly/3PsNVCnWEBINAR- 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/3sP3TyLThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/3-ways-top-tms-extended-power-microsoft-dynamics-1175

Supply chain professionals are constantly asked to do more with less and provide point solutions for point problems. Supply chains serve as a starting point for digital transformation in times of economic instability and continued disruption, but is it possible to control complexity and cut costs at the same time?In this livestream-based episode, James Brochu, General Manager for the supply chain division at Pivotree, and Chad Hooker, SVP of Global Channel & Alliances at Fluent Commerce, join hosts Scott Luton and Greg White to explore the relationship between business, consumers, and technology.James and Chad share their perspective on a number of ways supply chain teams are doing more with less:• Why now is a good time for companies to re-evaluate their supply chain technology platforms’ ability mitigate risk and reduce IT capital spend• How supply chain leaders are building integrated ecosystems to drive operational excellence and deliver transformative outcomes• Ways that being nimble leads to resilience and improves outcomes, as well as the ability to scale and transform over timeAdditional 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- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5WEBINAR-  The Ultimate Guide to Holistic Risk Management: https://bit.ly/3PsNVCnWEBINAR- 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/3sP3TyLThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/do-more-less-augment-optimize-supply-chain-solutions-1174

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 Scott Luton, Greg White, and regular guest host Constantine Limberakis. They started the show by recognizing the life and professional achievements of Sandra MacQuillan, former Chief Supply Chain Officer at Mondelez International, who lost her long, hard-fought battle with cancer earlier this year.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott, Greg, and Constantine discussed:• The impact of the United Auto Workers labor strike against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis on the economy in general and each manufacturer’s supply chain• Infrastructure investments being made by India as they try to position themselves as a competitive alternative to China for manufacturing capacity• Increasing human rights-based regulatory pressures that are changing the calculus for companies that have historically relied upon Chinese production• Concerns about the energy consumption required to power generative AIAdditional 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- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5WEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyLWEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton, Greg White, and Constantine Limberakis. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-buzz-strikes-ai-power-chinese-manufacturing-1173

In this new episode of Supply Chain Now, the focus is on creating entrepreneurs through final-mile delivery. Hosts Scott and Greg welcome Sean Kelly, Principal Product Manager with Dispatch to discuss various topics related to last-mile delivery, including considerations for drivers, empowering drivers to expand their delivery business, and the opportunities for entrepreneurship in challenging times. The conversation also touches on the challenges of long-haul driving and the importance of driver safety and fair compensation. Throughout the episode, they highlight the spirit of entrepreneurial enablement and the goal of helping drivers grow their businesses. They emphasize the resources and support available through Dispatch, which allows drivers to find work and expand their operations, from individual drivers with a single vehicle to companies with multiple trucks and vans. Listen in as this episode provides valuable insights into the world of final-mile delivery and the opportunities for drivers to become successful entrepreneurs.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- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5WEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyLWEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/creating-entrepreneurs-through-final-mile-deliveries-1172

The advance of human capabilities has been led by people who were able to imagine things that were not possible and then muster the willpower to build them. That requires a combination of seeing the world a bit differently and being willing to take risks and push the limits to create something new.Eric Adolphe, CEO of Forward Edge-AI, Inc., is a technology-savvy executive with over thirty years of success building high-growth firms focused on mission impact, revenue, and margin attainment, primarily in the national security sector. But he isn’t interested in technology for technology’s own sake. Instead, he believes that it has the potential to generate enormous benefits for all of humanity.In this episode, Eric joins co-hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson to talk about his passion for innovation and willingness to go where no man has gone before:- Eric’s opportunities to work first with NASA and now with the United States Space Force- Why innovators must dedicate themselves to building responsible and more inclusive AI capabilities than we have today- How AI is acting as an accelerant in manufacturing, making it possible to bring designs to market faster than ever beforeAdditional 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- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5WEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyLWEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/nothing-impossible-forward-edge-1171

The podcast discusses personal experiences and the lasting impact of September 11th. It explores how AI is used in the supply chain, the risks of mismatched technology initiatives, and the top trends in the industry. The speakers also discuss upcoming events, strategies for doing business with Walmart, and share personal reflections on September 11th. They delve into the implications of trust, authenticity, and AI, highlighting the need for responsible innovation. The podcast wraps up by encouraging collaboration and acts of kindness.

Every day of the year is associated with multiple special interest topics. September 6th is National Read a Book Day, Fight Procrastination Day, and National Coffee Ice Cream Day – not to mention Piggly Wiggly’s birthday. This year it was also Discuss Top News Stories with Mike Griswold Day!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 episode, Mike discusses four recent news stories – some of which feature companies from the 2023 top 25 supply chain ranking with co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White:• Why recent activity involving U.S. West Coast dockworkers continues the ideas that 2023 should be declared the “Year of the Workforce”• HP’s decision to shift significant laptop production from China to Thailand, Mexico and Vietnam• How Amazon Shipping is shaking up the world of parcel delivery yet again, with their recent relaunch• Mondelez International’s plan to apply entrepreneurial startup power to your next tasty snackAdditional 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- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5WEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyLWEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/fighting-procrastination-today-tomorrow-1169

This special episode was initially released in September of 2020, and features Greg White sharing his heartfelt memories of the tragic events that unfolded on September 11, 2001.Greg was working with a medical supply company and was in New York that fateful day, and even in the midst of the fear and confusion, the supply chain rolled into action immediately – delivering much-needed medical supplies to the island of Manhattan.Some people experienced 9/11 firsthand, some as a current but faraway event, and others only learned about it later as history. Join Greg as he shares how he remembers the day – and how he strives to never forget.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- Unlocking the Power of Diversification in Last Mile Delivery: A Game-Changing Webinar for Logistics Professionals: https://bit.ly/445N2F2WEBINAR- 3 Proven Strategies to Level-Up Your Business with Walmart: https://bit.ly/3DUpVT5WEBINAR- A Match Made in Heaven - Your ERP and Inventory Planning Software: https://bit.ly/3sP3TyLWEBINAR- Five Steps to Getting Proactive with Digitization and Supply Chain Data: https://bit.ly/3LejfTQThis episode is hosted by Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/remembering-september-11th-1168