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Scott Luton
Founder & CEO at Supply Chain Now
Metro Atlanta, United States
Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for almost 20 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, CNN and USA Today. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott is passionate about finding ways to give back & serve the Veteran community. He's also served on the boards for APICS Atlanta, VETLANTA and the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. Follow Scott Luton on Twitter at @ScottWLuton and learn more about Supply Chain Now here: https://supplychainnowradio.com/
Available For: Authoring, Influencing, Speaking Travels From: Atlanta, GA Speaking Topics: supply chain, leadership, manufacturing
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Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa Featuring Nicci Scott with Commercial Transport Academy
Supply Chain NOW
June 14, 2021
Nicci Scott is considered a pioneer, defining new frontiers in the field of Transport and Logistics. As an experienced serial entrepreneur, she boasts six business awards, a MBA and she is a mentor for the Cheri Blair foundation. Nicci is a passionate advocate for Women in Transport and Logistics and seeks to inspire women to engage and work together to drive transformation and inclusion. She is currently the CEO of the Commercial Transport Academy which specializes in the development of commercial drivers with a focus on females, the development of female professionals in the supply chain, transport operations, logistics and warehousing environment.
"Making Better & Faster Decisions Globally: Alex Pradhan with John Galt Solutions"
Supply Chain Now
October 13, 2020
Supply Chain Now talks planning! On today’s podcast episode, listen as Scott & Greg welcome Alex Pradhan, Product Strategy Leader with John Galt Solutions, and they discuss the top three lessons learned in 2020 from a supply chain planning perspective.
"When You Lose the Comma, Don’t Lose the Faith"
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February 15, 2020
“The only thing money gives you is the freedom of not worrying about money.” - - Johnny Carson
Have you ever gone through difficult, challenging times, especially in business? If you haven’t, then you are very fortunate…in some ways, that is. But if you haven’t had to fight through really lean times then you are also missing out on critical experiences that provide exceptional leadership and personal growth opportunities...
Atlanta Supply Chain Awards
Atlanta Supply Chain Awards
May 16, 2018
To create a yearly event to celebrate the successes across the end-to-end Supply Chain space in Metro Atlanta, a planning committee was formed in mid-2018. Their hard work as led to the first Atlanta Supply Chain Awards, to be held March 12th, 2019, jointly presented by APICS Atlanta, CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable and the Metro Atlanta Chamber. Learn more at: www.AtlantaSupplyChainAwards.com
Supply Chain Now (SCN) spotlights the best in all things Supply Chain: the people, the technologies, the best practices and the critical issues of the day. Supply Chain Now brings leaders & practitioners together to share best practices and to discuss the key challenges impacting end-to-end supply chain management today. Supply Chain Now podcasts have accumulated millions of plays since May 2017 and continue to reach a growing global audience, hitting Apple Podcasts business leadership charts in over 60 countries. Supply Chain Now is listed in “Best Supply Chain Podcasts We Could Find” by Player FM and ranks #1 on Feedspot.com “Top 10 Supply Chain Management Podcasts in 2020”.
Find Supply Chain Now on a wide variety of channels: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, I Heart Radio, YouTube and Soundcloud.
Coronavirus and shopping for supplies: Getting to the bottom of the toilet paper shortage
USA Today
April 08, 2020
The supply chain for toilet paper “is not built for dramatic shifts and seasonal demand changes,” said Scott Luton, the CEO and founder of Supply Chain Now, a digital media company. “It’s not like pumpkins during the fall and chicken wings during the Super Bowl.”
Luton also notes that repurposing commercial-market toilet paper to retail shelves “is not simple to do,” even with stocks of it sitting untouched in storage rooms of closed businesses.
"How to Grow & Improve Supply Chain & Reverse Logistics Higher Education?"
Supply Chain Now
January 21, 2020
In this podcast, Timothy Brown, Managing Director of Georgia Tech’s Supply Chain & Logistics Institute (SCL), and Tony Sciarrotta, Executive Director of the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA), tell Supply Chain Now Radio Co-Hosts Greg White and Scott Luton what is being done generally to improve supply chain programs in institutions of higher learning, as well as what is being done to ensure graduates see the appeal of reverse logistics in particular.
As today’s guests point out:
The problem begins with the fact that there is no standard definition for reverse logistics, making it hard for colleges and universities to define what should be covered in courses and degrees
Universities are supposed to be looking at ‘what’s next’ and their leadership in the area of supply chain and reverse logistics is greatly needed
Reverse logistics presents the opportunity for companies and consumers to create circular economies, saving money while increasing sustainability at the same time
"Key Leadership Lessons Learned from 2019 and How to Avoid & Overcome Micromanagement"
Supply Chain Now
January 21, 2020
Listen as Scott and Greg welcome Tandreia Bellamy back to the Supply Chain Now Studio for the first episode in the new Multi-Generational Leadership Series.
"Logistics with a Purpose: Mike Mannina with ThriveWorx"
Supply Chain Now
January 20, 2020
There are plenty of opportunities for individuals and organizations to make a difference in the world, whether that means driving change in their local community or halfway around the world. But while they all stem from the best of intentions, not all efforts have an equal impact.
As Mike Mannina, President of ThriveWorx, explains to Supply Chain Now Radio co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White, it is possible to have 2-4 times the impact on a resource constrained community by positively affecting the economics of agricultural work than it is through any other type of outreach program. And that statistic holds as true in Atlanta, Georgia as it does in Guatemala.
If agriculture is the target of improvement, supply chains must become the lifeline – but first, supply chain teams have to stop thinking of themselves as transactional, instead seeing their power to connect people and transport value:
By unifying all the different types of organizations trying to do good into a networked force.
By helping consumers understand the economics of the far end of the supply chains they are served by.
By remembering that none of us – not people or organizations – has infinite time to work with, and we all have to make the most of every minute we get.
"Successful Leadership in International Trade & Logistics: Linda Eshiwani-Nate & Donna Mullins"
Supply Chain Now
January 20, 2020
Scott Luton welcomes Linda Eshiwani-Nate and Donna Mullins into the SCNR Studio in Atlanta, GA for the latest episode in our popular Full Access podcast series.
"Supply Chain Leadership from the Executive Suite: eCommerce, Global Sourcing, M&A Activity, & More"
Supply Chain Now
January 14, 2020
In this podcast, Supply Chain Now Radio host Scott Luton a trio of top executives to talk about leading supply chain from the C-suite: Adam McDaniel serves as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Solutions for Redwood Logistics, Jason Shefrin is currently the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Belnick and Michael Golden is partner and co-leader of the Closely Held & Family Businesses practice.
Paying More to Save More: Companies Boosting Salaries for Supply-Chain Executives
Wall Street Journal
May 18, 2018
Paying More to Save More: Companies Boosting Salaries for Supply-Chain Executives
Compensation for supply-chain professionals outpaced broader U.S. wage gains and those for professionals last year, says the Institute for Supply Management, as the costs for making and moving goods increased
The Supply Chain Buzz for February 6: Manufacturing Activity, ChatGPT, and Warehouse Safety
Supply Chain NOW
February 10, 2023
ChatGPT cannot represent new or innovative or even disruptive ideas because there isn’t enough data around those ideas. So even generative AI won't be able to create an AI that forecasts consumers and their influences. That will have to come from actual mathematicians.
Extending Our Hearts Towards Others with Brad Hendrickson, a.k.a. Bakhmut Brad
Supply Chain NOW
February 02, 2023
There are stretches that come and go where I feel spread pretty thin, honestly. There's a lot still before me, and there's a lot before everyone out here every day. But I feel like I need to keep showing up to do it.
Supplier Diversity Responsibility, Accountability & Advocacy featuring Ayesha Simons with Colgate-Palmolive
Supply Chain NOW
February 01, 2023
In order to meet our supplier diversity goals, we need to build a shared sense of responsibility and accountability across the organization. Before we can embed supplier diversity in the culture, we need to identify the key behavioral changes that we want people to adopt.
The Business Buzz for January 9th with Scott W. Luton
Supply Chain NOW
January 09, 2023
Did you know that the US is almost the worst in the world when it comes to recycling aluminum cans? Only about 46% of these cans are recycled in the US. The South American country of Chile comes in last at 33%. Now, compare those rates with a 99% aluminum can recycling rate in Germany, 97% in Mexico, and even 82% in the United Kingdom. Hey, hey, that sounds like an opportunity.
Good News Now with Scott W. Luton
Supply Chain NOW
January 06, 2023
As we’ve all seen, companies like Uber Eats and Grubhub have not only disrupted the marketplace, but also have enhanced job opportunities for drivers: offering better pay and flexibility, amongst other things. And that's certainly good news.
The Supply Chain Buzz for September 26th with Paccurate CEO and Co-Founder James Malley
Supply Chain NOW
September 30, 2022
The organizations that haven't really taken a good look at what Scope 3 emissions are: these are emissions that are reported widely in most of Europe but in the U.S. it's kind of like, 'Oh, it's not a problem because it happens outside our four walls.' That's where the low-hanging fruit is, there's just so much money and emissions low-hanging fruit there to get rid of with just some simple initiatives.
An Ounce of Cyber Risk Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure featuring Allison Krache Giddens
Supply Chain NOW
September 29, 2022
Never underestimate the power of the user - in good ways and bad. Your people are your first line of defense, but your people are also your weakest link. You can make an immediate impact through training, and there are plenty of resources out there for that.
Why Supply Chain Visibility Is Not Enough with Infor's Monica Truelsch
Supply Chain NOW
August 24, 2022
Eighty percent of the data that you need to run your supply chain effectively is really outside of your business, in the hands of your partners. It's in the hands of your 3PLs, your carriers, your suppliers, the customs agent. It is this external universe of data sources, of visibility that you need to bring into your organization.
Sustainability: The Future of Freight Emission Visibility and Reduction
Supply Chain NOW
August 11, 2022
As people start to break down their sustainability goals, they think, ‘Oh my goodness, this is really complex. Where do I even start?’ What we're doing is bringing together data that has to do with all the logistics movements and integrating that whole cycle of opportunity to increase visibility and then look for options to reduce emissions.
Supply Chain Back to School with Mike Griswold of Gartner
Supply Chain NOW
August 10, 2022
Supply chains have moved from the little kids' table at Thanksgiving to, in some instances, being at the head of the table making toasts. I think we need to translate that currency into the recession discussion. We've earned the right to have that discussion with finance and other parts of the business.
Analysis of the U.S. Bank 2022 Q2 Freight Payment Index Featuring Bobby Holland & Donovan Kirkland
Supply Chain NOW
July 28, 2022
I've been doing this supply chain thing for almost three decades. I've never heard people in such senior roles in organizations talk about transportation as I have in the last two years.
Good News and Bad News for Supply Chain Planning – The Post-COVID Effect
Supply Chain NOW
July 27, 2022
I was in a recent conversation with a colleague and customer. He said, before the pandemic, my customers were really banging on the table about good service on time in full. And now, post-pandemic, customers are thinking, thank you for taking my order.
Unscripted with Stephanie Stuckey: My Come to Jesus Moment
Supply Chain NOW
June 16, 2022
It's those hard times that force you to innovate and do something different. And that's what changes the marketplace. That's what makes you a household name. That's what makes you a real brand.
3 Network Optimization Strategies for Every Shipper Featuring Caleb Nelson with Sifted
Supply Chain NOW
June 15, 2022
If you are a shipper, you're listening to this, and you've got everything loaded in one basket. All your eggs are in one basket with FedEx or UPS. You need to be analyzing to determine whether there is a better option for you to be able to diversify and move away from putting all your eggs in one basket.
Veteran Voices Crossover: You Can't Manufacture Valor with Rob Tiffany
Supply Chain NOW
June 06, 2022
When you're sitting on watch driving your submarine for hours with people, you talk about everything. You learn so much about your fellow shipmates. I noticed a giant transformation that happened in the young men. I got to meet guys who may not have lived past age 25, because of the life they had led earlier where they got caught up in gangs and drugs, and I'd hear all kinds of stories. The military had a positive impact on their lives.
How Retailers are Collaborating to Build a More Sustainable Supply Chain Featuring Jon Gold with NRF
Supply Chain NOW
June 02, 2022
The favorite question is, when do we get back to normal? There is no new normal. There is no going back to normal, right? We've got to move forward with the new normal, and you know, talk about [...] resiliency. How do you build a more resilient supply chain going forward because we're going to have further disruptions? So what do we need to do to further protect the supply chain from start to finish?
Writing the Adaptable Playbook for Effective Leadership with GE Appliances' Marcia Brey
Supply Chain NOW
May 25, 2022
You can't plan for everything and not having a detailed plan to execute does not mean that you're not a good leader. What's important is trusting yourself in the moment, trusting your team, going to see. Don't waste your time huddling in a corner and trying to put all of the rules together of how you're going to operate. What's more important is being there with the team.
Learning Never Stops: Corporate Responsibility & Course Design with Jessica DePinto and Susan Woller
Supply Chain NOW
May 16, 2022
I always joke with my students, the legal part is the easy part, right? You kind of issue spot. There's a formula. There's the black letter law. Gets a little sticker in the application. [...] How do you then do what your code of ethics and your value set say and encourage you to do?
The Supply Chain Buzz for May 2nd Featuring Kim Winter with Logistics Executive Group & Maureen Woolshlager with Vector Global Logistics
Supply Chain NOW
May 06, 2022
If you haven't chosen to diversify where you're getting things from by adding some different origins, I think that there is a huge risk. I'm talking to a lot of people who are forgetting what happened before, and reverting back to the old ways, the pre-COVID ways.
The Supply Chain Buzz for April 18th - Digital Transformers Edition
Supply Chain NOW
April 22, 2022
Technology doesn't always give you the answer, right? Do not depend on technology to be right with the answer all the time. But even when it can't give you the answer, it can give you the viable options so that the human can make the correct decision. You can't be afraid of technology and you can't be afraid of what technology can't do.
Moving Mountains with Thousands of Nudges featuring Ramona Hood
Supply Chain NOW
April 18, 2022
We can't forget what we saw in 2020 and where we're at in 2022. It’s important to cultivate resilience; we'll continue to have trends and challenges and elements of uncertainty will come into play. But if we can develop a mental model around the resilience of the organization, I think our ability to deal with those trends will be more effective.
The Supply Chain Buzz for April 11th with Scott Luton and Greg White
Supply Chain NOW
April 15, 2022
Look at TP. I know we're sick of hearing about TP, but look at it. Our point is playing out because truly the toilet paper shortage was so short-lived and the paper companies knew it was not going to be a long-term thing. So they aren't gonna over-invest and then they're back with too much infrastructure, right?
New Market, New Mindset
LinkedIn
September 30, 2020
Attention please, ladies and gentlemen. Your attention please.
Take just about everything that decades of retail experience has taught you - - and throw it out the window. And frankly, that's only mild exaggeration!
Folks, it's amazing just how much the rules have changed. We invite you to join us and learn from a couple of business leaders that are on the forefront of that change. GreyOrange has been growing like wildfire, because they deliver the bots with brains that are powering warehouses & fulfillment centers globally. Capgemini is helping companies, in retail and other sectors, truly transform - - digital and otherwise - - to be in position to tackle this brave new world. Join the Supply Chain Now team on September 30th and learn from the pros that are DOING it, as Greg White & I host:
Cyndi Lago, VP/Supply Chain with Capgemini
Jeff Cashman, COO with GreyOrange
We'll be talking all about "New Market, New Mindset" - - and lessons learned from the trenches. Register here:
https://lnkd.in/duDtTew
And now back to your regularly scheduled programming.
Toilet paper makers: 'What we are dealing with here is uncharted'
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Consumer products company Kimberly-Clark (KMB), whose retail toilet paper brands include Scott and Cottonelle, said it is taking steps to accelerate production and reallocating inventory to meet current demand.
"We want to assure consumers that we are doing our best to ensure a steady supply of product to stores, and will continue to make adjustments to our plans as necessary," the company said in a statement to CNN Business.
Another way suppliers are responding to the toilet paper craze: Some are cutting out distribution centers, sending trucks directly to and from paper factories to get product onto shelves more quickly, said Scott Luton, founder and CEO of Supply Chain Now Radio, a digital media company focused on supply chain management.
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Give People 6 Months to Show You They’re Crazy
How to Charter Ships and Break Down Silos Sustainably with The Home Depot's Sarah Galica
Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa Featuring Nicci Scott with Commercial Transport Academy
SCN Live: Supply Chain Today & Tomorrow with Mike Griswold
Powering the Gold Standard in Customer Satisfaction: Phil Rich, SVP &CSCO with Sweetwater
"Making Better & Faster Decisions Globally: Alex Pradhan with John Galt Solutions"
This Week in Supply Chain Now: May 2nd – 8th
"When You Lose the Comma, Don’t Lose the Faith"
Atlanta Supply Chain Awards
Supply Chain Now
Coronavirus and shopping for supplies: Getting to the bottom of the toilet paper shortage
Grocery store supply chain shocked (with video)
The Supply Chain Buzz for February 6: Manufacturing Activity, ChatGPT, and Warehouse Safety
Extending Our Hearts Towards Others with Brad Hendrickson, a.k.a. Bakhmut Brad
Supplier Diversity Responsibility, Accountability & Advocacy featuring Ayesha Simons with Colgate-Palmolive
The Business Buzz for January 9th with Scott W. Luton
Good News Now with Scott W. Luton
The Supply Chain Buzz for September 26th with Paccurate CEO and Co-Founder James Malley
An Ounce of Cyber Risk Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure featuring Allison Krache Giddens
Why Supply Chain Visibility Is Not Enough with Infor's Monica Truelsch
Sustainability: The Future of Freight Emission Visibility and Reduction
Supply Chain Back to School with Mike Griswold of Gartner
How Shippers Can Optimize Their Allocation Management Featuring Gordon Downes with NYSHEX
Analysis of the U.S. Bank 2022 Q2 Freight Payment Index Featuring Bobby Holland & Donovan Kirkland
Good News and Bad News for Supply Chain Planning – The Post-COVID Effect
TEKTOK Crossover: What You Missed at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2022
Unscripted with Stephanie Stuckey: My Come to Jesus Moment
3 Network Optimization Strategies for Every Shipper Featuring Caleb Nelson with Sifted
Veteran Voices Crossover: You Can't Manufacture Valor with Rob Tiffany
How Retailers are Collaborating to Build a More Sustainable Supply Chain Featuring Jon Gold with NRF
Writing the Adaptable Playbook for Effective Leadership with GE Appliances' Marcia Brey
Learning Never Stops: Corporate Responsibility & Course Design with Jessica DePinto and Susan Woller
The Supply Chain Buzz for May 2nd Featuring Kim Winter with Logistics Executive Group & Maureen Woolshlager with Vector Global Logistics
The Supply Chain Buzz for April 18th - Digital Transformers Edition
Leverage Your Data to Navigate Changes and Become More Sustainable featuring Caleb Nelson with Sifted
Moving Mountains with Thousands of Nudges featuring Ramona Hood
The Supply Chain Buzz for April 11th with Scott Luton and Greg White
New Market, New Mindset
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