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Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chain ranking was started 19 years ago to recognize the best supply chains in the world and to raise awareness about the impact a well-run supply chain can have on the overall health and competitiveness of a business.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 talks about the importance of learning from the best supply chains in the world with co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White:• What everyone can expect to hear and learn from the ‘big reveal’ of this year’s Top 25 Supply Chain ranking on May 24th• The three macro-themes that serve as the focus for this year’s ranking: driving growth in an elevated risk environment, embracing the supply chain ecosystem concept, and investing in digitally facilitated connections with customers, suppliers, and employees• Special bonus guest Donna Krache, Supply Chain Now’s Director of Communications and Executive Producer, also joined the stream to share the professional and life lessons she has gathered during her fifty years in the workforceAdditional 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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Reasons Network Design is Essential to Supply Chain Resiliency: https://bit.ly/3MxcCNsThis 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-1118

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 interview, sponsored by 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.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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/building-disruptive-differentiated-offering-lexmark-1117#MSFTAmbassador

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 co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White. In addition to covering top supply chain news stories from around the world, they teased six tools for doing supply chain management better, as shared in the most recent edition of “With That Said,” Supply Chain Now’s LinkedIn newsletter.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Greg discussed:• Big moves and tough decisions made by Shopify as they cut back on warehousing and delivery services to focus on their retail operations• How predictive AI is being used to increase worker safety in manufacturing, the industry with the third highest rate of nonfatal work injuries and illnesses• Some unique aspects of the cannabis industry, as a group of new states considers the legalization of recreational marijuana 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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VThis 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-shopify-AI-safety-legalization-cannabis-1116

In 2022, U.S. Bank processed $46 billion in freight payments for some of the world’s largest corporations and government agencies. Those payments and the data that accompanies them are analyzed quarterly by Bobby Holland, U.S. Bank Vice President and Director of Freight Data Solutions, and his team. The FPI report includes quarter-over-quarter, year-over-year, and full-year data and analysis.Bobby opened the conversation by sharing his five key takeaways from the first quarter of 2023: the trucking market continues to be soft, quarterly and yearly metrics for shipments and spend both dropped for the first time in three years, the Southwest outperformed while the Midwest continued to struggle, and the Southeast saw an 8 percent increase in yearly spend despite 16 percent fewer shipments.In this interview, Bobby was joined by Michelle Moore, Head of Supply Chain at GAF, to share and discuss the results of the Q1 2023 report with co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White:• Why national shipment volume being lower than spend indicates there is a capacity issue• Signals that the drop in activity in Q1 2023 is more significant than the regular seasonal reduction U.S. Bank would expect• How a decline in manufacturing activity is impacting capacity at the regional levelAdditional 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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- How Collaboration, Tail Spend Management, and VMI Can Improve Up and Downstream Communications: https://bit.ly/41jsl85WEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/analysis-us-bank-q1-freight-payment-index-1115

Supply chains are increasingly dependent upon digital tools, data, and automation. And yet, for all that progress, it is still people who ultimately make global supply chains work and ensure that progress continues to be made from one generation of professionals to the next.Stela Jaqueta is a podcast host, procurement professional, and supply chain enthusiast who is passionate about being an advocate for the development of African supply chains. Karen Pretorius is the Founder, Owner, and Executive Consultant of KPI Cubed Supply Chain Consulting and Training, where she applies her 20 years of industry experience.In this session, part of the Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa series, Stela and Karen join hosts Scott Luton and Jenny Froome, Chief Operating Officer at SAPICS, to discuss:• Why they support the supply chain community in different forms and what they have learned from their experience• Where they find the inspiration for their continued work in supply chain• How they feel about the role of mentorship in professional developmentAdditional 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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- How Collaboration, Tail Spend Management, and VMI Can Improve Up and Downstream Communications: https://bit.ly/41jsl85WEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Jenny Froome. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/making-commitment-push-supply-chain-forward-1114

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 co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White. In addition to covering top supply chain news stories from around the world, they celebrated team member Donna Krache’s 50 years in the workforce. An article full of the lessons she has learned was featured in the most recent edition of “With That Said,” Supply Chain Now’s LinkedIn newsletter.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Greg discussed:• Bed Bath & Beyond joining the long list of large format retailers that have declared bankruptcy in the last few years• Amazon’s decision to slow capital investment in 2023 as it looks to optimize its recently overhauled fulfillment operations• Three hot areas for tech investment according to a report from the Wall Street Journal: supply chain visibility and management, robotics, and 3D printingAdditional 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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- How Collaboration, Tail Spend Management, and VMI Can Improve Up and Downstream Communications: https://bit.ly/41jsl85WEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VThis 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-predictable-end-bed-bath-beyond-1113

Despite the sizable investments companies have made in enterprise technology, many people still feel stuck with their systems. Rather than looking for change to happen overnight, these teams can start the journey towards ROI by taking a single step – perhaps with the support of a trusted advisor.Greg Davis, a Principal at Grant Thornton, has 26 years of systems and supply chain consulting experience. He is an author and a frequent conference speaker who advocates for ROI-oriented digital transformation. When transformation is pursued for the sake of continuous innovation - not just one-time reengineering – it offers companies the opportunity to differentiate themselves.In this livestream-based interview sponsored by Nextworld, Greg joins hosts Scott Luton and Greg White to discuss:• His six key tips for decoding digital transformation in today’s enterprises• Critical cultural and change management principles that can support the effort to maximize the ROI of enterprise systems• The five forms of impact supply chain disruption can have if companies are not prepared to proactively address itAdditional 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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fWEBINAR- How Collaboration, Tail Spend Management, and VMI Can Improve Up and Downstream Communications: https://bit.ly/41jsl85This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/decoding-digital-transformation-whats-next-1112

Healthcare supply chains must be agile and cost effective, but all the efficiency in the world cannot guarantee a good patient experience. For that, organizations need to understand what patients expect and work closely with providers to ensure they have what they need for a range of treatment circumstances.Tom Harvieux is the Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at BJC Healthcare, one of the largest non-profit healthcare organizations in the United States. Tom is responsible for supply chain and logistics strategy, and his team’s achievements were recently recognized with an 8th place ranking in the Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 list.In this interview, Tom joins hosts Scott Luton to discuss:• How his 22 years of experience in the U.S. Army allowed him to build the leadership and supply chain experience he now applies in the private sector• The changes he has observed in patient expectations about their healthcare experiences since the COVID-19 pandemic, and how BJC Healthcare is rising to the challenge• The four pillars he and his team use to guide their work: price performance, service excellence, cost to serve, and team engagementAdditional 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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fWEBINAR- How Collaboration, Tail Spend Management, and VMI Can Improve Up and Downstream Communications: https://bit.ly/41jsl85This episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/passion-patient-consumer-revolution-bjc-healthcare-1111

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 co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White. In addition to covering top supply chain news stories from around the world, they shared their thoughts on environmental sustainability based on inspiration from Earth Day 2023.In this livestream, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Scott and Greg discussed:• Why cyber attacks are on the rise, and what companies can do about it by increasing general awareness among employees and ensuring it is covered in supplier contracts• How Ikea is balancing product accessibility, affordability, and sustainability through investments in omnichannel growth• The opportunity associated with increasing communications between supply chain and finance, and between the company and sub-tier suppliersAdditional 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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fWEBINAR- How Collaboration, Tail Spend Management, and VMI Can Improve Up and Downstream Communications: https://bit.ly/41jsl85This 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-vegas-1110

The last few years have been highly unpredictable – and the spare parts supply chain hasn’t been… spared. In response to the disruptions, many manufacturers not only increased spending, but they also increased their levels of buffer stock. With demand starting to slow, they will need to adjust yet again, ideally without creating undue stress.Paul Noble, is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer with Verusen and Nick Griffith is a Senior Product Manager. They have extensive experience working with industrial supply chains and they are putting it to work to help manufacturers cut costs and reveal the value hidden within their operations.In this livestream-based episode, Paul and Nick speak with co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White about:• Why poor data quality continues to elevate supply chain risk• How manufacturers can balance their operational risk targets and working capital strategies• Why MRO may be an overlooked opportunity to capture valueAdditional 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/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q4 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- What Running a Data-Driven Supply Chain Means to Evenflo: http://bit.ly/3Zvun3fWEBINAR- How Collaboration, Tail Spend Management, and VMI Can Improve Up and Downstream Communications: https://bit.ly/41jsl85This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/cost-cutting-initiatives-stressing-explore-hidden-value-1109