All professionals should aspire to continue learning throughout their careers. While this is easy to agree to, it is tough to stay committed given the demands of most people’s work and personal lives.Helen Yu is the CEO of Tigon Advisory Corp., host of the CXO Spice podcast, a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, and an expert in digital transformation and cyber security. She has gone through several pivots in her career, and each one was made possible because she kept her commitment to continuous learning, remaining open to trying new things. In this conversation, Helen and Scott discuss:• Her observations and expectations for the manufacturing industry as we move into 2023• The critical milestones she has seen AI achieve to this point, and the role it is playing in the manufacturing renaissance that is currently underway• How the concept of ‘customer experience’ has been misunderstood and the power associated with it when executed wellAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/gravitating-new-things-1054

Still planning with Excel spreadsheets? We've got a transformation story for you. In this episode, Steven Birgfeld of Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) and Anna Linden of SAP join Greg and Scott to detail how BDG left the spreadsheets behind on their digital transformation journey toward increased visibility and informed decision making. Tune in to hear their thoughts across three phases of transformation: integrated business planning, supply chain, and analytics---and hear their advice for other practitioners ready to dive into the digital in the year ahead.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/BDG-digital-supply-chain-journey-improve-visibility-decision-making-1053

Are we headed for a recession in 2023? Which markets are rebalancing, and where could service levels improve? Bloomberg's Lee Klaskow may not have a crystal ball, but his expert predictions are the next best thing. Tune in to find out this year's biggest surprise in industry, along with predictions for rail, trucking and ocean freight in the year to come.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/rates-transit-expect-2023-rail-trucking-ocean-freight-1052

Labor shortages are a challenge worldwide, often resulting from a disconnect between job openings and the skills available in un- or underemployed populations. In South Africa, the supply chain sector has led the way in closing this gap by training new drivers and working to bring more women into the industry.Jenny Froome is the Chief Operating Officer at SAPICS, the professional body for Supply Chain Management in South Africa. She and host Scott Luton are joined by Nicci Scott, CEO of the Commercial Transport Academy, a unique organization that does not just provide skills training, it goes further to connect people with jobs.In this session, part of the Supply Chain Across Africa series, Nikki, Jenny, and Scott discuss:• The successes that have been achieved by the CTA and how they are replicating that around the world• Unique transport and delivery channel requirements that need to be met in South Africa and how the CTA is adapting to address them• The economic and social currents running through society in South Africa and how the CTA program has adjusted to handle themAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and . For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/challenging-supply-chain-norms-south-africa-1051

World trade dynamics are changing at warp speed, ocean freight rates are plummeting and air cargo volumes are down ... and we've got just the person to weigh in on it all. On this week's Buzz, Abishek Gupta of UPS joins Scott and Greg to review the latest supply chain headlines and give us the skinny on all things global freight forwarding.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.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-ups-1050

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.2022 brought its fair share of challenges to global business. As we step closer to the end of the year, the ‘Big Guy’ himself – Santa – is now checking his list (and checking it twice) to see which supply chains were naughty and which were nice.In this episode, Mike takes a broad look back over the year with co-hosts Scott Luton and Jenny Froome:• Which supply chains he believes are moving in the right direction, despite constant headwinds• His take on supply chain management and innovation in Africa• How machine learning and AI allow companies to do the best they can with the talent they have in houseAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Jenny Froome. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-today-tomorrow-gartner-1049

Inflation got you down? It's time to get proactive---and control the controllable. How well can your team manage invoices, analyze cash flow and communicate with suppliers? It might be time for a stronger digital ecosystem. Tune in to hear Dan Reeve of Esker, Inc. share his recommendations for supply chain leaders looking to combat the negative impacts of inflation and become more agile in the face of disruption with Scott and Greg. Find out why an economic downturn is the perfect time to innovate, how automation can increase customer service levels and free up staff and what you can do right now to protect your company's future in the year ahead.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/control-controllable-combatting-inflation-digital-ecosystem-1048

As disruptive events persist, buying organizations must ensure that pricing, supply, and capacity remain stable across the supply chain. This requires sourcing teams to drive greater throughput and decision making under increased workload and event complexity, creating their toughest state of play in many years.Fortunately, sourcing leaders are uniquely positioned to create new sources of value by combating persistent market pressures and building resilience amidst volatility.In this episode, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White are joined by Ahmad Jiwani, Director, Product & Segment Marketing at Coupa, to discuss:• How sourcing and procurement professionals are being asked to lead during these challenging economic times• How a well-run strategic sourcing program can help companies build more agile supply chains• Ways that leading sourcing programs are leaning on optimization to keep costs low while also advancing ESG program goals such as reduced carbon emissionsAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: Growing your Process Maturity in 2023: https://bit.ly/3T9esEjThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/raising-bar-value-sourcing-respond-dynamic-markets-1047

Charles Walker isn't afraid to jump out of the plane and deliver---literally. As a Jumpmaster, Senior Logistics Officer and Master Sergeant (to name a few titles) in the U.S. Army, Charles gained the skills he needed (and more) for a storied career in supply chain management, which is exactly what followed. In this episode, he sits down with Scott to share his reflections on his career, the keys to leadership success, and advice for aspiring supply chain professionals.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: Growing your Process Maturity in 2023: https://bit.ly/3T9esEjThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/logistics-front-lines-leadership-insights-1046

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 Kelly Barner, host of Dial P for Procurement, Greg White and Scott Luton, and was made possible by the team at 6 River Systems.In this session, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Kelly, Greg, and Scott discussed:• The challenges associated with placing too much reliance on regulation in the fight against bad actors on the world stage• Truck driver strikes that are once again causing disruption in South Korea, and how that government’s handling of them compares to the U.S. federal government’s response to the railway strike• Disruptions in the lettuce supply chain that are interfering with (GASP!) the menu at Chick-fil-A• The current trend of the U.S. manufacturing industry according to the Institute for Supply Management's November 2022 Report on BusinessAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: Growing your Process Maturity in 2023: https://bit.ly/3T9esEjThis 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-6-river-systems-1045