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 classic Supply Chain Now episode, sponsored by Microsoft, 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 ForceWhy innovators must dedicate themselves to building responsible and more inclusive AI capabilities than we have todayHow AI is acting as an accelerant in manufacturing, making it possible to bring designs to market faster than ever beforeAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericadolphe/Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- Mastering Shipping: Insider Tips for Reliable and Cost-Effective Deliveries: https://bit.ly/3XdC3t5WEBINAR- Creating the Unified Supply Chain Through the Symbiosis of People and Technology: https://bit.ly/3XDtrejWEBINAR- Defending Your Business from Ransomware and Cyber Threats: https://bit.ly/4d0VGcfWEBINAR- End-to-End Excellence: Integrating Final Mile Logistics: https://bit.ly/3ZlpE7UWEBINAR- AI for SMBs: Unlocking Growth with Netstock's Benchmark Report: https://bit.ly/3AWtoCDThis 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-now-classic-nothing-impossible-1325

The 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 week's Digital Transformers edition of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson discuss the state of the manufacturing industry, the impact of AI and digitization on supply chain visibility, and the role of transportation management technology in supply chain success. Listen and learn more about: How manufacturers are propelling their partners into the digital supply chain eraHow today's shippers are demanding effective transportation managementUniversities that are empowering high school students with AI and manufacturing skillsAnd much more!Additional Links & Resources:Most recent edition of With That Said: https://bit.ly/3zklhz19/10 Webinar- Optimizing Procurement Operations with Group Purchasing Organizations: https://bit.ly/3z1fTAXJoin us for our livestream with Tive on Thursday, as we unpack cargo security: https://bit.ly/3B5OOwRMost recent episode of Digital Transformers: https://bit.ly/3zbGD1AUS manufacturing mired in weakness; construction spending falls: https://bit.ly/4ee1VKJManufacturers propel partners Into the digital supply chain era: https://bit.ly/3zfLMppHow AI and Digitization Impact Supply Chain Visibility: https://bit.ly/3MFJcfmToday’s Shippers Demand Effective Transportation Management: https://bit.ly/3XkCe4zManufacturing Intelligence: Deltia AI Delivers Assembly Line Gains With NVIDIA Metropolis and Jetson- https://bit.ly/4edYTGuAuburn empowers high school students with AI, manufacturing skills- https://bit.ly/4cXzn7wLearn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comLearn more about Digital Transformers: https://supplychainnow.com/program/digital-transformersWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- Mastering Shipping: Insider Tips for Reliable and Cost-Effective Deliveries: https://bit.ly/3XdC3t5WEBINAR- Creating the Unified Supply Chain Through the Symbiosis of People and Technology: https://bit.ly/3XDtrejWEBINAR- Defending Your Business from Ransomware and Cyber Threats: https://bit.ly/4d0VGcfWEBINAR- End-to-End Excellence: Integrating Final Mile Logistics: https://bit.ly/3ZlpE7UWEBINAR- AI for SMBs: Unlocking Growth with Netstock's Benchmark Report: https://bit.ly/3AWtoCDThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson and produced by Amanda Luton and Katherine Hintz. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-digital-transformers-1324

Is your marketing team prepared to make 2025 the best year ever?Join Supply Chain Now host Scott Luton, along with special guest host, CEO of The Robinson Group, Adam Robinson, for this special episode of Supply Chain Now as we share our recent webinar conversation with marketing dynamos Elaine Benfield and Gale Daikoku.Listen in and learn from these seasoned business leaders as they share their proven best practices, expertise, and perspective for marketing teams, especially those that serve the greater supply chain industry. Elaine and Gale will also share critical insights from their professional journeys, countless marketing campaigns, and shared experience in the supply chain marketing space. As you prepare for a successful close to 2024 and are getting ready for an even bigger 2025, make sure you tune into this conversation and learn from the experts!Additional Links & Resources:Connect with Gale: https://www.linkedin.com/in/galedaikoku/Connect with Elaine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainebenfield/Connect with Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markadamrobinson/Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- Mastering Shipping: Insider Tips for Reliable and Cost-Effective Deliveries: https://bit.ly/3XdC3t5WEBINAR- Creating the Unified Supply Chain Through the Symbiosis of People and Technology: https://bit.ly/3XDtrejWEBINAR- Defending Your Business from Ransomware and Cyber Threats: https://bit.ly/4d0VGcfWEBINAR- End-to-End Excellence: Integrating Final Mile Logistics: https://bit.ly/3ZlpE7UWEBINAR- AI for SMBs: Unlocking Growth with Netstock's Benchmark Report: https://bit.ly/3AWtoCDThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Adam Robinson, produced by Amanda Luton and Katherine HIntz. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-now-special-5-key-considerations-supply-chain-marketing-pros-2025-1323

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter delve into the intricacies of the airfreight industry, a critical yet often overlooked component of the global supply chain. Joined by special guest Sean Francisco, Chief Operating Officer for the Americas at Apex Logistics International, the conversation explores the current state of airfreight, the profound changes post-pandemic, and the evolving strategies companies must adopt to stay ahead.Listeners will gain valuable insights into how e-commerce is reshaping airfreight dynamics, the importance of selecting the right logistics partners, and the challenges of managing change in a rapidly shifting industry. Tune in to learn how to optimize your organization’s approach and stay competitive in a changing landscape.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Introduction to today's topic: the airfreight industry(09:15) Overview of the airfreight industry(14:16) Changes in the airfreight industry post-pandemic(18:28) The importance of picking the right airfreight partner(22:18) The role of change management in airfreight(24:01) Securing airfreight capacity: a strategic approach(27:27) Flexibility and silo-busting in supply chain(30:07) The consequences of sticking to old supply chain strategies(35:53) Predictions for the peak season in airfreight(41:03) Challenges of adapting to changes in the airfreight market(44:18) Final thoughts: the importance of evolving supply chainsAdditional Links & Resources:Multi-Modal Flexibility Within Your Logistics Network: Future-Proofing Operations Amidst Supply Chain Volatility Whitepaper: https://bit.ly/3X0ZmWMApex Introduces the Final Boeing 747-8F: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPqegI866w8Learn more about Apex Logistics: https://apexglobe.com Connect with Sean: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanm-francisco Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk WEBINAR- Optimizing Procurement Operations with Group Purchasing Organizations: https://bit.ly/3yKnaVBWEBINAR- Mastering Shipping: Insider Tips for Reliable and Cost-Effective Deliveries: https://bit.ly/3XdC3t5WEBINAR- Creating the Unified Supply Chain Through the Symbiosis of People and Technology: https://bit.ly/3XDtrejThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Reuter and produced by Amanda Luton and Katherine HIntz. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/air-freight-roulette-how-win-1322

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 classic Supply Chain Now episode, 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 engagement Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- Optimizing Procurement Operations with Group Purchasing Organizations: https://bit.ly/3yKnaVBWEBINAR- Mastering Shipping: Insider Tips for Reliable and Cost-Effective Deliveries: https://bit.ly/3XdC3t5This episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-now-classic-passion-patient-consumer-revolution-bjc-healthcare-1321

Some of the Supply Chain Now team's favorite episodes are conversations featuring longtime friends who have achieved amazing things in their personal and professional lives. This episode features one of those special colleagues, Mark Preston, Founder and CEO of Lean Applications. Mark is a published author, a continuous improvement guru, and a sought-after keynote speaker. He has been driving positive change in manufacturing and sales environments for over 30 years, impacting people and organizations in equal measure. In this classic Supply Chain Now episode, host Scott Luton welcomes Mark back to the show to discuss: • What Lean really means to him, and what kinds of waste it truly eliminates • His five-step checklist to help organizations reinvigorate their Continuous Improvement Programs in 2023 • How we can all resist the ‘drama’ and become more focused and productive Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Lean Applications: www.leanappl.com Connect with Mark: www.linkedin.com/in/markpreston7 WEBINAR- 5 Key Considerations for Supply Chain Marketing Pros in 2025: https://bit.ly/3MtnoDXWEBINAR- Mastering Shipping: Insider Tips for Reliable and Cost-Effective Deliveries: https://bit.ly/3XdC3t5WEBINAR- Optimizing Procurement Operations with Group Purchasing Organizations: https://bit.ly/3yKnaVBLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-now-classic-5-ways-jumpstart-continuous-improvement-efforts-1320

The 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 week's episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Marty Parker welcome special guest Kristi Porter, with Vector Global Logistics, to the show. Listen in as they discuss:The current needs for Vector's Leveraging Logistics for Ukraine initiativeWhat's next for the Logistics With Purpose podcast The threat to two-day or less shipping that Americans have come to expectThe slowing economy of the US compared to the resiliency of the global economyHow Supply Chain Leaders are Attracting and Retaining Talent in 2024And more!Additional Links & Resources:Recent edition of With That Said: https://bit.ly/4cBvcOs2024 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/scn-us-bankThe two-day or less shipping Americans have come to expect faces a climate change threat: https://bit.ly/3Mln7mfLogistics for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/Check out Logistics with Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purposeRecent Logistics with Purpose Episode with Better Shelter: https://bit.ly/3Ma3jSRU.S. Slows a Little but Global Economy Proves Resilient: https://bit.ly/3WYUAI1Optimizing Procurement Operations with Group Purchasing Organizations with OMNIA Partners: https://bit.ly/3yKnaVBHow Supply Chain Leaders are Attracting and Retaining Talent in 2024: https://bit.ly/3X0pxvxMarty's recent LinkedIn post: https://bit.ly/3X36mB5Connect with the Supply Chain Now community and programming: https://linktr.ee/SupplychainnowConnect with Kristi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kporter9876/Learn more about our hosts at: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- 5 Key Considerations for Supply Chain Marketing Pros in 2025: https://bit.ly/3MtnoDXWEBINAR- Optimizing Procurement Operations with Group Purchasing Organizations: https://bit.ly/3yKnaVBWEBINAR- Mastering Shipping: Insider Tips for Reliable and Cost-Effective Deliveries: https://bit.ly/3XdC3t5This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Marty Parker and produced by Amand Luton and Katherine Hintz. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-vector-global-logistics-1319

Ever wondered how supply chains are gearing up for the future in a world driven by technology and sustainability?In this episode, host Scott W. Luton sits down with Dr. Dinesh Davè, Director and Professor of Supply Chain Management at Appalachian State University, and Evan Junker, Chief Growth Officer at SPARQ360, to explore the cutting-edge trends shaping supply chain management today. They dive deep into the findings from the 2024 Supply Chain Trends and Attitudes Report, revealing how companies are prioritizing investments in AI, predictive analytics, and supply chain visibility platforms to stay ahead.Listeners will gain insights into the critical factors driving supply chain decisions, from customer demands to regulatory compliance, and how collaboration across supply chain is becoming more essential than ever. Plus, learn about the strategies companies are using to close the sustainability investment gap and the role of younger, tech-savvy talent in shaping the future of supply chains. Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Introduction with Evan Junker and Dr. Dinesh Davè(02:00) Background on Appalachian State University's supply chain program(05:46) Overview of the 2024 Supply Chain Trends and Attitudes Report(07:42) Technology investments in supply chains(09:13) Drivers and investment gaps in supply chains(16:52) Challenges in measuring sustainability and GHG emissions(22:31) Payback periods and technology familiarity(28:46) Expansion plans and detailed analysesAdditional Links & Resources:Download your copy of the survey results: https://sparq360.com/trendsandattitudes/Learn more about Supply Chain Management at Appalachian State University: https://marketing.appstate.edu/supply-chain-managementConnect with Evan Junker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanjunker/ Connect with Dr. Dinesh Davè: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dinesh-dave-a85b6713/ Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk WEBINAR- 5 Key Considerations for Supply Chain Marketing Pros in 2025: https://bit.ly/3MtnoDXWEBINAR- Optimizing Procurement Operations with Group Purchasing Organizations: https://bit.ly/3yKnaVBWEBINAR- Mastering Shipping: Insider Tips for Reliable and Cost-Effective Deliveries: https://bit.ly/3XdC3t5This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Amanda Luton and Katherine Hintz. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/survey-results-2024-trends-attitudes-supply-chain-sustainability-1318

In this special crossover episode of Logistics with Purpose, produced in partnership with Vector Global Logistics, on Supply Chain Now, hosts Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter welcome former US Women's Soccer team goalkeeper Hope Solo to the show! Hope discusses her career, her advocacy for women's rights and gender equality, and her involvement with the Homeless World Cup. Listen in as she shares her journey from a young girl with a passion for soccer to becoming one of the world's top goalkeepers, and discusses the challenges she faced in advocating for equal pay and better conditions for women in sports. Also learn more about the Homeless World Cup, an organization that Hope supports and has a personal connection to, that uses soccer to inspire homeless people to change their lives. Tune in to gain insight into Hope Solo's remarkable journey, filled with resilience, passion, and a profound commitment to making a difference in the world through the game of soccer.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Hope Solo: http://hopesolo.com/contact/ Learn more about Logistics with Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purposeLearn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.comLearn 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/subscribeWEBINAR- Beyond Resilience: Capitalizing on Supply Chain Uncertainty: https://bit.ly/46kdltYWEBINAR- 5 Key Considerations for Supply Chain Marketing Pros in 2025: https://bit.ly/3MtnoDXWEBINAR- Optimizing Procurement Operations with Group Purchasing Organizations: https://bit.ly/3yKnaVBWEBINAR- Mastering Shipping: Insider Tips for Reliable and Cost-Effective Deliveries: https://bit.ly/3XdC3t5This episode is hosted by Enrique Alvarez and Kristi Porter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/logistics-purpose-crossover-saving-goals-chaning-lives-soccer-start-hope-solo-1317

The 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 week's episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Marcia Williams welcome special guests Jenny Froome with ASCEA and Echo Nomsa VanderWal with The Luke Commission. Together they discuss:The incredible work that Echo and The Luke Commission are doing in Eswatini, Africa, providing comprehensive healthcare to underserved communities, and why the work has recently been recognized by the Africa Supply Chain Excellence AwardsThe importance of choosing the right partners in supply chain The progress of women in supply chain leadership rolesThe recent slowdown in inflation ratesAnd much more!Additional Links & Resources:Connect with Echo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/echo-vanderwal-4197522b5/Connect with Jenny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-froome-ba3b09b/Learn more about The Luke Commission: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-luke-commission/Learn more about ASCEA: https://www.ascea.co.za/Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutU.S. Bank Q2 2004 Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/scn-us-bankRecent With That Said: https://bit.ly/3YShSlGMarcia's recent LinkedIn post: https://bit.ly/46QPfaiTackling Manufacturing’s Billion-Dollar Parts Problem with AI On-Demand Webinar: https://bit.ly/4dOXmX7Check out the Blog & News page on the Supply Chain Now website: https://supplychainnow.com/blogHackers may have stolen the Social Security numbers of every American. Here’s how to protect yourself: https://bit.ly/3SQMOPqSupply Chain Now Guide: Protecting Supply Chains From Cyberattacks- https://bit.ly/3YSQoMyWomen rise to five-year high in CFO appointments: https://bit.ly/3YLP4LxHere’s the deflation breakdown for July 2024 — in one chart: https://bit.ly/46PKqy7Connect with the Supply Chain community and programming: https://linktr.ee/SupplychainnowLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comSubscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com/joinCheck out Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- Beyond Resilience: Capitalizing on Supply Chain Uncertainty: https://bit.ly/46kdltYWEBINAR- 5 Key Considerations for Supply Chain Marketing Pros in 2025: https://bit.ly/3MtnoDXWEBINAR- Optimizing Procurement Operations with Group Purchasing Organizations: https://bit.ly/3yKnaVBWEBINAR- Mastering Shipping: Insider Tips for Reliable and Cost-Effective Deliveries: https://bit.ly/3XdC3t5This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Marcia Williams, and produced by Amanda Luton and Katherine Hintz. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-august-23-1316