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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How Shippers Can Optimize Their Allocation Management Featuring Gordon Downes with NYSHEX
Supply Chain NOW
August 03, 2022
It's sad when you see great business relationships that have been nurtured and developed over years fall apart under stress.
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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.
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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.
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TEKTOK Crossover: What You Missed at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2022
Supply Chain NOW
June 23, 2022
With the shift to direct-to-consumer channels, consumer products manufacturers are NOW RETAILERS which requires a very different operating model.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Leverage Your Data to Navigate Changes and Become More Sustainable featuring Caleb Nelson with Sifted
Supply Chain NOW
April 21, 2022
There's just not enough employees to be able to deal with the influx of additional freight that's coming through.
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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.
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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?
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Four Ways to Succeed in Supply Chain with Stanley Black & Decker's Dennis Flynn
Supply Chain NOW
April 05, 2022
You have to be really good at cross-functional work. Nothing you do happens in isolation in supply chain. You're gonna potentially positively or negatively impact somebody, somebody else, and somebody else's function by what you do. So you have to be strong, cross-functionally.
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Overcoming the Unfilled Promises of Traditional MRP Featuring Erik Bush with Demand Driven Technologies
Supply Chain NOW
March 30, 2022
We have been spending way too much time and too much organizational energy trying to predict the future and get to a consensus supply/demand plan. I think there are much better ways to attack that problem that are easier on the organization, more effective, and lighter weight.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for March 21st with Matt Fitzgerald of 6 River Systems
Supply Chain NOW
March 25, 2022
I think that's common for a lot of people in industry, they hear the word 'robot' and think 'loss of jobs,' but that's not the case. And that's why we're 6 River Systems. We're not 6 River Robotics. Because we're building a system that really optimizes the whole workflow.
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Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa with Jenny Froome and Adebayo Adeleke
Supply Chain NOW
March 21, 2022
The world looks to supply chain leaders to provide sanity in the midst of insanity. That's right. And that is what is going on at the moment.
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Turning One Man’s Trash into Another Family’s Treasured Connection
Supply Chain NOW
March 14, 2022
People really love our story. We raised awareness by doing interviews like this and just letting people know that there was a problem, that military members were having huge cell phone bills and that we needed help support them.
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Adventure Can be Hard – Mentally & Physically
Supply Chain NOW
March 11, 2022
...And I realized it was probably going to take a bit of time to settle down from that high state of alertness. I think it took 18 months to two years for me; it's pretty hard.
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Education, Entrepreneurship & Equity: A Conversation With The Visiola Foundation's Ladé Araba
Supply Chain NOW
March 08, 2022
There are many different ways in which you can create a more gendered supply chain. And I think a lot more companies that do this recognize it's not just a social impact engagement. It actually contributes to the bottom line as well. Diversity and inclusion does make good business sense.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for February 21st with Scott, Greg, and Kevin- Digital Transformers Edition
Supply Chain NOW
February 25, 2022
It's not even about competitive advantage anymore. It's about survival. You have to do these digital transformations, you have to do them well, and you have to do them to create positive outcomes within your company or you're dead.
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You Can't Manufacture Valor with Rob Tiffany
Supply Chain NOW
February 25, 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.
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The Power of Connectivity and Circularity with Eric Aparicio from Yamaha Corporation of America
Supply Chain NOW
February 21, 2022
We live in a world with finite resources, and we need to find a way to better utilize those resources. In the case of Yamaha, their products are made well enough to have a secondary or tertiary life. Let's find a way to put those products into the hands of someone that values them.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for February 14th with Scott Luton and Greg White
Supply Chain NOW
February 18, 2022
Companies are eschewing some aspects of lean inventory, just-in-time inventory. And now they're building more just-in-case inventory and that sort of all hit at once, right? And that impacted capacity on the high seas. And of course, where there is chaos, there is profit.
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Customer Experience You Can Measure: Sizing Up the World of Returns With MySize's Tal Weber
Supply Chain Queen
February 17, 2022
You can do things for the retailer. You can do things for the world. You can optimize deliveries; you can optimize transportation. You can be more on sustainability. You can be green. The idea for us is for customers to be more involved in the process and for the retailer and logistics companies to be more open to customer needs.
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How to School the Supply Chain with Georgia Southern's Lt. Gen Leslie C Smith and Gerard Burke
Supply Chain NOW
February 16, 2022
In 2021, it clarified for me that transportation is pervasive between each supply chain link, both inbound and outbound. So the flexibility of transport services and systems are key to handling those disruptions when they happen to crop up in a system. So supply chain is more resilient, especially through more robust transportation services.
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This Week in Business History for February 15th: The Business of Valentine's Day
Supply Chain NOW
February 15, 2022
Valentine’s Day and candy go together like Fourth of July and fireworks. Today, candy amounts to over $3B in sales in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, besting even flowers as the gift of choice.
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Can Supply Chain Change South Africa---and the World? A Conversation with MJ Schoemaker of SAPICS
Supply Chain NOW
February 14, 2022
I've got the helper syndrome. I just feel like we can build a better South Africa, and I can say maybe Africa, maybe even world, you know?
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Reimagine, Reassess, Reinvigorate: Becoming The First Black Female Combat Pilot
Supply Chain NOW
February 11, 2022
I was super focused, and I knew that I was doing something that hadn't been done before. I knew a lot of eyes were on me and I wanted to do the best that I could do. And I wanted to fly Cobras and the number one guy got to pick whatever ever they wanted to fly, whether it was available or not, you still got it. I was determined to fly cobras.
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We’ve Got to Find a Way: Tim Nelson with Hope for Justice
Supply Chain NOW
February 10, 2022
There's significance in every single person, but most people are not prepared to press into the discomfort that you need to go through to see what significance could look like for them. It requires each one of us to do extra, but we honestly feel privileged that we get to be a team doing this mission.
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Growing Supply Chain Leaders by Design: In Conversation With Lexmark's Tonya Jackson
Supply Chain NOW
February 09, 2022
I think giving people access to you is hugely important. Because like I said, I benefited from people sitting me down and saying, 'These are the opportunities that you don't even know about.
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How to Live in Data Harmony With Gartner's Mike Griswold
Supply Chain NOW
February 08, 2022
Companies that do circular economy well, or have that kind of principle baked into their DNA, it really starts with product design and designing the product at the beginning of its life with how you see it ending its life.
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Analysis of the U.S. Bank 2021 Q4 Freight Payment Index Featuring Bobby Holland with U.S. Bank and Lee Klaskow with Bloomberg Intelligence
Supply Chain NOW
February 03, 2022
I think shippers really need to think hard and long about the strategic relationships they have with large transportation companies, small transportation companies, and making sure that their facilities are a place that a trucker wants to go, because truckers have the luxury right now of saying no to freight.
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Business History Classic: 6 Things You Didn't Know About Black History
Supply Chain NOW
February 01, 2022
In a PBS interview, Ursula said quote: "I learned from my mother that if you have a chance to speak, you should speak. If you have an opinion, you should make it be known.” In 1980, Ursula Burns secured a summer internship at Xerox. 29 years later – she’d become CEO. The first African-American woman to lead a Fortune 500 company.
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Your Most Critical Supply Chain Resource is Your People. Are You Doing Enough to Support Them?
Supply Chain NOW
January 31, 2022
Companies are digital, right? Nobody's analog anymore, but we're still not getting the value that being digital really promised.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for January 24th featuring Dr. Kendra Taylor and Jenny Froome
Supply Chain NOW
January 28, 2022
If we’re going to solve any of the problems in the world, we have to start with our supply chains.
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3 Things You Didn't Know About Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
Supply Chain NOW
January 26, 2022
What makes a business go or bad is not whether or not they have modern-day slavery or human trafficking in their supply chain. It's whether, firstly, they've prepared to look for it. And then secondly, what they do when they find it.
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What's Worse: Bad News about your Supply Chain or Uncertainty about your Supply Chain?
Supply Chain NOW
January 25, 2022
The question goes back to how do we make information actionable? How are you going to take the signals coming from the world, which have increased, and let them transform how you do something?
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Delivering Resilience by the Truckload: Moving Forward With FedEx Supply Chain President & CEO Scott Temple
Supply Chain NOW
January 24, 2022
As I think about what we do, we optimize sub-optimal supply chains. That doesn't mean the supply chain does not become sub-optimal in the flick of a switch, because it does, the pandemic showed us that overall. So, you know, it's about continuing to manage through the data and analytics.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for January 17th with Scott, Greg, and Kevin- Digital Transformers Edition
Supply Chain NOW
January 21, 2022
Step up to the challenge. Be consequential to the rest of the world.
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Pinchable Moments on a Journey to Change Children’s Lives with Dr. Lisa Williams
Supply Chain NOW
January 20, 2022
If any child believes that they are ‘less than,’ it's not just a problem for her or her family, it's a problem for society.
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This Week in Business History for January 17th: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Reginald F. Lewis
Supply Chain NOW
January 18, 2022
The deal would make Reginald F. Lewis the first Black man to own and run a billion-dollar corporation. The deal would also put Lewis on the Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest people in the world. The deal closed at $985M, making it the largest leveraged buyout of overseas assets by an American company on record (at that time) Reginald Lewis just added a lot more firsts to his list.
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Last Mile Food Rescue: Leadership, Logistics, and a Noble Mission with Eileen Budo
Supply Chain NOW
January 18, 2022
Would you rather watch the show in action?
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Keeping the Customer Promise Through Omnichannel Fulfillment
Supply Chain NOW
January 17, 2022
We wanted our employees to focus on the higher-order work, not the manual things. It's a shift in the working mindset to say to an employee, “You are going to make strategic decisions and let do the machine do what it does really well: go over vast amounts of data and give you a recommendation.”
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The Supply Chain Buzz for January 10th with Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson
Supply Chain NOW
January 14, 2022
Most people think about computers when they think about semiconductors, but everything in your life has a semiconductor in it. Rice cookers, air conditioning, digital cameras, televisions, washing machines, microwaves, refrigerators, ATMs, and lightbulbs all use semiconductors too.
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How to Meet New Customer Expectations in a New World of Retail with Lowes' Donald Frieson
Supply Chain NOW
January 13, 2022
[We] seek out that [in-store] customer to understand about the project they're working on. So it's more than just, hello, how are you? It's really getting into a deep understanding of why they're there, because look, they're spending dollars on their home. And that is the largest investment any of us will make.
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A Master Class (and a Master List) for Future-Proof Supply Chains with Cummins' Bonnie Fetch
Supply Chain NOW
January 12, 2022
If you don't find ways to disrupt yourself, you will be disrupted. [...] I have a philosophy of always trying to encourage my organization to think of ways, particularly process organizations, but even in processes in supply chain, how we can disrupt ourselves before someone else figures out how to disrupt us and we lose market share, we lose customer confidence, whatever the case may be?
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TEKTOK Classic: All Roads Lead to Supply Chain- TEKTOK with Karin Bursa and Scott Luton
Supply Chain NOW
January 11, 2022
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How to Make a Lot of Noise on Supply Chain Excellence With Azuka Okeke
Supply Chain NOW
January 10, 2022
Supply chain problems don't necessarily need a supply chain solution. So if you want to solve a supply chain problem, you've got to have a whole gamut of solutions. If you have a solution that addresses one thing, you may not solve the end goal.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for January 3rd with Scott Luton and Greg White
Supply Chain NOW
January 07, 2022
Elon Musk unquestionably understands the new world of risk, reward, and tradeoffs. Other automakers are still living in the past when they could bully suppliers and make markets. Traditional automakers have definitely met the future and the future is kicking their butts.
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3 Trends Shaping the New Liquidation Landscape with B-Stock Solutions CEO Howard Rosenberg
Supply Chain NOW
January 06, 2022
We have clients in our roster today that used to just throw away all this inventory. Hundreds and hundreds of millions worth of inventory thrown away. And now they don't. Now they see that it has value to somebody.
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This Week in Business HIstory for January 3rd: National Trivia Day- 5 Things You Didn't Know about Trivial Pursuit
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January 04, 2022
There in 1981, Trivial Pursuit (and the company behind it) had some fundamental challenges. First, in the early 1980s, video games were all the rage. Many retailers weren’t really sure if a board game, that targeted adults, would be a wise toy to stock their shelves with. Pricing was perhaps an even bigger problem. With limited funds, it cost Haney & Abbott $75 Canadian dollars to get their initial games made.
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Leadership Lessons on How to Create Opportunities for All
Supply Chain NOW
January 03, 2022
When you look at the last 5 to 10 years, we've built so much complexity into the supply chain, and that complexity has outpaced the technology. It's not that we don't have new technology, it's not that we don't use technology, it's just that the complexity is increasing faster than the technology is.
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Supply Chain Now Classic: Passionate Humanistic Leadership: An Inspiring Conversation with Sherrika Sanders, PhD
Supply Chain NOW
December 31, 2021
“I’m not just mixing up stuff in the lab, I’m doing things to give people hope and to encourage people and to have a great impact on the world. And so that’s what keeps me grounded.”
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Supply Chain Now Classic: Leading the Supply Chain Out Here: Colin Yankee with Tractor Supply Company
Supply Chain NOW
December 30, 2021
“My whole job is to make decisions about trade-offs between time inventory cost and service, right across the chain.”
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Supply Chain Now Classic: "Caringly Ruthless": A Supply Chain Leadership Master Class with Sandra MacQuillan
Supply Chain NOW
December 29, 2021
“You can be as technically brilliant as you can be, but if you can’t make it work with other people, then what’s the point?”
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The Business of Esports With Premier Esports CEO Chase Peterson and Content Creator Tygarlily
Supply Chain NOW
December 27, 2021
I think if you are interested in getting involved in gaming or Esports or really digital media at all, you gotta know what the competition's doing, what works, what doesn't work, and what to avoid. And then secondly, you're gonna have to find out what works for you and your audience.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for December 20th with Scott Luton and Greg White
Supply Chain NOW
December 24, 2021
Would you rather watch the show in action?
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Talking about Transforming Trucking – Past, Present, and Future
Supply Chain NOW
December 23, 2021
Trucking is a way of life. You have to love them for that. But the world's changing, if they do not adapt, they're going to be out of business. And there's nothing they can do about it; it's the evolution of humanity and business.
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Creative Ways of Finding Working Capital in Our New Reality with Dan Reeve from Esker and Vikas Shah from LSQ
Supply Chain NOW
December 21, 2021
We've always used the term ‘just in time.’ Now the term is ‘just in case.’ Finance leaders and supply chain leaders are moving to a model where they need to have cash available to get through disruptions.
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Progress Over Perfection: How to Take the Supply Chain World by Storm With LeAnne Richards
Supply Chain NOW
December 20, 2021
When you walk into a room, be authentic, bring yourself, bring your ideas to the table. Don't make yourself small. Take up space in the room. You know, everyone's different - and your difference will make a difference.
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Networking Should Not be a Dirty Word with Kristina Rodriguez
Supply Chain NOW
December 17, 2021
Hard work and networking go a long way. Don’t give up; be persistent and keep moving forward until you find that space that fits your needs.
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Holiday Gift Guide for Supply Chain Professionals on Your List with Mike Griswold
Supply Chain NOW
December 16, 2021
Given the last two years, I don't think there are any naughty supply chain professionals. I think everyone is nice or higher.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for October 11th Featuring James Malley with Paccurate
Supply Chain NOW
December 16, 2021
We're at a point where people are starting to evaluate what they do for a living. That's cited as one of the reasons why we have such high unemployment and so many job openings at the same time. Definitely put trucking and working on a container ship on the list of most difficult jobs. That's where the risk remains if current burnout trends continue.
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How Port X Triples Growth with Turvo’s Modern, Collaborative TMS
Supply Chain NOW
December 15, 2021
If we were static and we were still doing things the way we were seven years ago, we wouldn't have Tom as a customer. As Port X Logistics' business grows, we need to be able to continue to support them as their business changes and the market changes.
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This Week in Business History for December 13th: What You Don't Know About the Colonel's Chicken and the Company Behind Cherry Garcia
Supply Chain NOW
December 13, 2021
Colonel Sanders didn’t let his age get in the way of pursuing fame & fortune. In his 60s, he’d travel the country, visiting restaurants & cooking chicken - - trying to sell & franchise his recipe. Many nights would find him sleeping in the back of his car, as Sanders was essentially living off of his savings & about $105 bucks a month from Social Security.
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ERP Is Not Enough: Tackling Global Industry with Verusen's Christine Barnhart
Supply Chain NOW
December 13, 2021
I think it's really about more of a mindset than it is a particular educational route, or even an experience route. People that I see that do well in leadership are people that are continuous learners. They're innovative. They're not afraid of experimenting. And they're constantly growing and learning and trying to really put their business forward.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for December 6th Featuring Joel Beal with Alloy
Supply Chain NOW
December 10, 2021
This isn't about a single wave or a single event. This is about a change in how we think about uncertainty and risk in the world.
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A Real-Time Review of BFCM 2021 & a Peek into the Future of the Retail x eCommerce Ecosystem
Supply Chain NOW
December 09, 2021
I think what you're seeing is that a lot of the value that fulfillment networks bring to the table is yes, the physical act of moving product, but the secondary thing I think is as valuable, if not more, is the amount of information they're gathering.
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The Prepared will Prevail: Investing in Collaborative Supply Chain Resilience
Supply Chain NOW
December 06, 2021
It's not like risk management is a new idea. What has changed is that everyone is looking at more types of risk and looking at them for more entities. They need to expand everything at the same time, but they’re not given any more people or any more time to get that job done. That's the challenge that many folks are faced with right now.
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Veterans Day 2021: Showcasing Veteran Leadership, Innovation & Entrepreneurism
Supply Chain NOW
December 03, 2021
When you're physically weak or injured, you go to the doctor. But when we're having mental struggles, we should be treating it the same way, but we don't. That's my whole mission in life, period: to improve the mental wellbeing of those around me.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for November 29th Featuring Constantine Limberakis with riskmethods
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December 03, 2021
The way we think about food is completely changing. And the supply chains are part of the challenge here, combined with the climate and the costs. How do we deal with these challenges and how do people respond to those?
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How to Optimize the Experience for Internal & External Customers in 2022
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December 02, 2021
The one thing that kills customer service departments is bureaucracy. If somebody had a bad situation and you want to give them a $5 credit and you have to get that approved through the VP - you're doing something wrong.
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How to Liberate Your Front Line With Ray Attiyah
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December 01, 2021
Ideas are available. Money is available. So it's the quality of the team that allows you to have confidence to go boldly.
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The Supply Chain of 2022 and Beyond: Building Resiliency and Agility
Supply Chain NOW
November 29, 2021
When these kinds of disruptions strike, it's very easy to get myopic, right? We tend to trade our telescope for the microscope. [...] And there is so much talk about real-time visibility, where is my shipment, right? If you know that your shipment is sitting on a ship that is sitting at the port for two weeks, it's like watching a crash in slow motion - because there are things that you can do proactively.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for November 22nd with Scott Luton, Karin Bursa, and Billy Taylor
Supply Chain NOW
November 26, 2021
Would you rather watch the show in action?
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Key Takeaways from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo - Americas
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November 23, 2021
I think what we're finding is organizations are taking a step back and saying it no longer can be profit at all costs. It needs to be profit from the standpoint of, what are we taking from and giving back to our ecosystem.
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Modernizing eCommerce Fulfillment Operations: James Malley with Paccurate and Jerry Spence with Crate & Barrel
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November 22, 2021
I think sometimes we over-engineer things. They are so fancy and beautiful that there’s not really usable. So getting a piece of equipment, technology, or software down to what you actually need to be successful, that's great.
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Empowering & Investing In the Veteran Community: Monica Fullerton with Spouse-ly
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November 19, 2021
It's so much more than a marketplace. It's providing that flexibility and stability, living a life on the go. You know, I'm a military spouse myself. So, I know firsthand the different struggles that we face. And we're moving around about every two to three years. It makes it hard to hold a traditional career that kind of fits into our lifestyle.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for November 15th Featuring Richard Hummel with NETSCOUT
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November 19, 2021
When [cyber extortion crews] first started, they went after financial organizations. Why? Because that's where the money is. Well, you know what? They figured out, these financial organizations are well-protected, they're not paying us. So let's go to manufacturing, let's go to energy, go to things like that. So this is kind of the domino effect. So they're going to go where the money is, where people are paying and that's where they're going to get their next buck."
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Why the Future of Supply Chain Is Diverse With Darcy MacClaren and Jenny Patzlaff
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November 18, 2021
Diverse teams perform better. That's a fact. Diverse opinions are good, but you really need to have people understand that sometimes you don't even realize you have a bias. So it's educating people on unconscious bias that you don't even realize you have for a person.
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Building a More Equitable Workplace and Getting Right Within With Minda Harts
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November 17, 2021
The 'why' is knowing that if I continue doing this work, then I leave a better workplace than I inherited. And even the workplace that I inherited, there were people fighting so that I could experience it even better than they did. So I want people to be beneficiaries of my work - of my advocacy.
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TEKTOK Classic: Retail Pulse Check with Paula Rosenblum
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November 16, 2021
Would you rather watch the show in action?
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The Top 3 Challenges for Supply Chains in Africa with Ramatu Abdulkadir
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November 15, 2021
So for me, I don't see education as just having degrees and all that. I think education goes beyond having degrees. There's so much to learn, and there's learning by experience. There's travel experience. [...] I think the main thing is being able to bring solutions to the problems that we face. And if people have the experience to do it, why not? Why wouldn't we take them?
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This Week in Business History for November 15th: Lessons Learned From Wilma Mankiller, Edwin Hubble & Rose Knox
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November 15, 2021
You may know by now that I’m a big ol' space nerd. I find astronomy & the study of our universe to be fascinating. Don’t look now - - but the business of space is exploding. The global space economy generated about 345 billion dollars in 2016 - - and it’s expected to generate as much as 1.5 trillion dollars by 2040.
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Creating a Collaborative Conversation with the Supply Chain World
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November 11, 2021
In the world of entrepreneurship, timing is almost everything. You know, you can have the greatest idea in the world, but if it's ill timed, it doesn't matter what you're trying to do.
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The Top 3 Supply Chain Management Asks with Manhattan Associates' Rob Schaefer and Gregg Lanyard
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November 09, 2021
So, visibility, 'where's my stuff?" is critical. But the optimization piece is not to be forgotten because I think that the critical takeaway is that both of those are necessary components. Because visibility and 'where's my stuff?' and understanding the history of transit times and delays and other things that are happening on the execution side then need to be fed into the next generation or next iteration of optimization.
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Key Takeaways from the 2021 Women in Manufacturing Summit
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November 08, 2021
As a newer entrepreneur, sometimes it feels like you're shouting into the void. And I think being a woman in manufacturing, no matter your role, sometimes we feel like we're one of very few.
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Proper Patriots are Leaders, not Shouters with Justin C. Pearson
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November 05, 2021
Marketing, networking, and branding. Those are the three elements that any career seeker or individual that's transitioning from one career to another needs to have - especially in this digital environment.
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Why Automation Could Be the Key To Employee Engagement with Esker's Dan Reeve
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November 04, 2021
I think that digital transformation was a bit of a buzzword, but it's really going to stick because companies have realized that not only can they be efficient and agile but grow and retain that growth ... I think increasingly we want work that is more engaging, more interesting.
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Analysis of the U.S. Bank 2021 Q3 Freight Payment Index featuring Patricia Gabriel & Bobby Holland
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November 03, 2021
Supply chain disruptions are everywhere now in the news. I think there's a much better understanding and awareness among consumers, which can also be very tricky by the way, because we need to make sure the product is already there in advance of their demand.
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Supplier Diversity Comes to the Forefront: The 2021 State of Supplier Diversity Report w Neeraj Shah
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November 01, 2021
The sooner you mention your supplier diversity targets externally, the more energized your own organization will become - because then you have external people, your shareholders, your board, your customers, holding you accountable.
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This Week in Business HIstory for November 1st: 5 Things You Didn't Know About the Sandwich Industry
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November 01, 2021
Chick-fil-A now has some 2100 locations, primarily in the U.S., but a handful are in Canada. You may not know that the company’s headquarters are here in Metro Atlanta - - specifically in College Park. And part of the corporate campus includes an innovation center known as The Hatch. It includes a full-size drive-through, where associates can model new innovations and offerings. Undoubtedly, it’s helped to run perhaps the world’s most efficient drive-through (especially given the volume).
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The Supply Chain Buzz for October 25th Featuring Robin Gregg with Roadsync and Lee Klaskow with Bloomberg Intelligence
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October 29, 2021
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Supply Chain is Boring Classic: Profiles in Supply Chain Leadership with Richard Sharpe, Part 2
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October 29, 2021
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3 Ways to Become a More Effective Leader with Billy Taylor
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October 28, 2021
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How to Feed the Hungry With Julie Reusser and Roger Walterhouse
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October 27, 2021
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Pandemic Leadership Lessons with Jennifer McKeehan, SVP & Head of Global Supply Chain at Peloton
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October 26, 2021
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This Week in Business Histpry for October 25th: The Great (Failed) Social Experiment of Prohibition Begins: The Passage of the Volstead Act
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October 25, 2021
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Three Glances Into the Future of Telecommunications Supply Chain Security
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October 25, 2021
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The Supply Chain Buzz for October 18th Featuring Kevin L. Jackson and Ray Wang
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October 22, 2021
R “Ray” Wang is the Founder, Chairman and Principal Analyst of Silicon Valley based Constellation Research Inc., He co-hosts DisrupTV, a weekly enterprise tech and leadership webcast that averages 50,000 views per episode and authors a business strategy and technology blog that has received millions of page views per month. Wang also serves as a non-resident Senior Fellow at The Atlantic Council’s GeoTech Center. Since 2003, Ray has delivered thousands of live and virtual keynotes around the world that are inspiring and legendary
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How to Succeed by Focusing on What’s in Front of You with Brendan Krasinski, United States Army Veteran
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October 22, 2021
Brendan Krasinski After graduating from the United States Military Academy (West Point) in 1994, Brendan spent 6 years as an infantry officer until he transitioned out of the Army in 2000. In 2000, he took a job as a financial advisor but two years later, started law school at the University of Georgia School of Law. When he graduated in 2005, he joined Alston & Bird in Atlanta, where he worked until he moved to DLA Piper in 2018. At DLA, Brendan defends companies (including pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and long-term care facilities) in litigation across the country.
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3 Ways to Deliver a Predictable Customer Experience in Uncertain Times with Nate Endicott from RateLinx
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October 21, 2021
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How to Charter Ships and Break Down Silos Sustainably with The Home Depot's Sarah Galica
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October 20, 2021
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Taking Control in a Disrupted World Featuring Ben Cubitt with Transplace
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October 19, 2021
Ben Cubitt has more than three decades of supply chain and consulting experience, working with multiple Fortune 500 companies in the consumer products, paper and automotive industries. Ben joined Transplace in July 2010 after four years as Vice President, Supply Chain for RockTenn Corporation and currently leads Transplace’s Network Services and Consulting teams. Ben is an active CSCMP member is frequently quoted and published in leading industry and business publications.
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This Week in Business History for October 18th: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Blockbuster
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October 18, 2021
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Tomorrow’s Supply Chain – Talking Innovation with William O’Donnell & Todd Lewis from Prologis
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October 18, 2021
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The Supply Chain Buzz for October 11th Featuring James Malley with Paccurate
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October 15, 2021
James Malley, working in the logistics space since 2009, has helped create a variety of enterprise shipping technology. He spearheaded the design of an award-winning multi-carrier TMS. Since 2016, he’s been evangelizing the use of AI to achieve cost-efficient and environmentally sustainable packing.
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Supply Chain is Boring Classic: Profiles in Supply Chain Leadership with Richard Sharpe
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October 15, 2021
Richard Sharpe is the CEO of Competitive Insights, LLC (CI). Formed in 1998, CI believes in realizing the true value from transactional data. As an industry leader for the last 25 years, Richard is a frequent speaker at industry forums and a lecturer in Georgia Tech. Richard writes the DC Velocity blog on Analytics and Big Data. Richard is a founding member of American Logistics Aid Network, a non-profit consortium serving Disaster Relief Agencies. Richard was formerly President of CAPS Logistics, Inc. which pioneered supply chain optimization solutions adopted by 15% of the Fortune 500 companies worldwide.
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How to Improve Your Inter- and Intra-personal Communication Skills with Monique Russell
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October 14, 2021
Monique Russell is the communications expert you want on your team. She teaches women leaders and teams how to have positive and productive relationships at home and work using effective communications tools and strategies. She is passionate about serving Black and Women Employee Resource Groups, organizations like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, the Centers for Disease Control, Verizon, Intel, Equifax, and the world’s busiest airport, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International, trust Monique to guide them in implementing communication strategies that foster connection, community, creativity, and courage.
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Shipping the Gift of Mobility: The Logistics of Pedals for Progress with Founder David Schweidenback
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October 13, 2021
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Pros With a Purpose: How to Go Beyond Good with Theodora Lau and Bradley Leimer
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October 12, 2021
Theodora (Theo) Lau is the founder of Unconventional Ventures, a public speaker, and an advisor. She is the author of Beyond Good, and co-host of One Vision, a podcast on fintech and innovation. She is also a regular contributor for top industry events and publications, including Harvard Business Review and Nikkei Asian Review
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This Week in Business HIstory for October 11th: Controversial Nobel Prize Laureates Milton Friedman (1976) and John Nash (1994)
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October 11, 2021
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Key Takeaways from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2021 - EMEA
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October 11, 2021
Mike Griswold serves as Vice President Analyst with Gartner’s Consumer Value Chain team, focusing on the retail supply chain. He is responsible for assisting supply leaders in understanding and implementing demand-driven supply chain principles that improve the performance of their supply chain. Mr. Griswold joined Gartner through the company’s acquisition of AMR. Previous roles include helping line-of-business users align corporate strategy with their supply chain process and technology initiatives.
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Leading a High Speed, Low Drag Life with Eric Gates, USMC (Ret.)
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October 08, 2021
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How to Find Your Supply Chain Superpower with Mattel's Gladis Araujo
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October 08, 2021
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Power, Access, Trust: Why You Need Deeper Supplier Relationships With OMNIA Partners
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October 07, 2021
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How to Navigate New Workforce Trends with OMNIA Partners' Barb Sexton and Tim Holland
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October 06, 2021
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BLOCKCHAIN BASICS: 10 Things You Need to Know Now
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October 05, 2021
Kevin L. Jackson is a globally recognized Thought Leader, Industry Influencer and Founder/Author of the award-winning “Cloud Musings” blog. He has also been recognized as a “Top 5G Influencer” (Onalytica 2019), a “Top 1000 Tech Blogger” (Rise Social Media 2019) and provides integrated social media services to AT&T, Broadcom, Ericsson, and other leading companies. Mr. Jackson’s commercial experience includes Vice President J.P. Morgan Chase, Worldwide Sales Executive for IBM and Engility Corporation Director Cloud Solutions. He has served on teams that have supported digital transformation projects for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the US Intelligence Community. Kevin’s formal education includes a MS Computer Engineering from Naval Postgraduate School; MA National Security & Strategic Studies from Naval War College; and a BS Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy
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This Week in Business History for October 4th: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Ray Kroc
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October 04, 2021
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P is Also for Payments and (Credit Card) Processing with Jim Luff and Kris Lance
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October 04, 2021
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The Supply Chain Buzz from Miami and the OMNIA Partners Connections Conference
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October 01, 2021
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A Few Minutes With Industry Veteran Ken Ackerman
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October 01, 2021
Ken Ackerman has been active in logistics and warehousing management for his entire career. Before entering the consulting field, he was chief executive of Distribution Centers, Inc., a public warehousing company that is now part of Exel Logistics USA. In 1980, Ackerman sold the company and joined the management consulting division of Coopers & Lybrand. In 1981, he formed the Ackerman Company, a management advisory service. Ken is the editor and publisher of Warehousing Forum, a monthly subscription newsletter. His newest books are Lean Warehousing and Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management, both published in 2007. His other recent publications include Auditing Warehouse Performance and Warehousing Tips. Harvard Business Review published “Making Warehousing More Efficient,” co-authored with Professor Bernard J. LaLonde. The New York Times published his bylined article “Just In Time, Right For Retail.” He is the author of numerous other articles dealing with warehousing and management.
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Thursday Futures – The Future of Digital Business with Kelly and Kevin, Featuring Joshua Miller with Fund Black Tech
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September 30, 2021
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Changing Lives Through Kindness: A Conversation with Ryan Grabill and Audra Weddle of Convoy of Hope
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September 29, 2021
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Serial Entrepreneur and Innovative Logistics Problem Solver: Bernard Parks with TommyRun
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September 28, 2021
Bernard Parks, Jr. is the CEO and Co-Founder of TommyRun. Prior to TommyRun, he made a name for himself by launching the careers of multiple well-known Atlanta hip-hop groups, before starting his own property development company. Bernard uses his proven entrepreneurial savvy at TommyRun to grow and manage the business, while helping usher in a new wave of technology and innovation in Atlanta.
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Why Data Is Not Knowledge: The Path to Prescriptive Analytics with RateLinx's Andrew Hooser
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September 27, 2021
Andrew Hooser is the Vice President of Customer Solutions at RateLinx. He leads the design, development, and deployment of RateLinx’s world-class processes to support and grow the value of our collaborative relationships with strategic customers. He is vital in driving credible solutions and legitimate results for our customers.
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This Week in Business History for September 27th: A Trio of Inventions that Tell Curious Tales
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September 27, 2021
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The Supply Chain Buzz for September 20th Featuring James Malley with Paccurate
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September 24, 2021
James Malley, working in the logistics space since 2009, has helped create a variety of enterprise shipping technology. He spearheaded the design of an award-winning multi-carrier TMS. Since 2016, he’s been evangelizing the use of AI to achieve cost-efficient and environmentally sustainable packing.
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Living Street Smart and Book Smart with Dual Service Veteran Tara Holcomb
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September 24, 2021
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‘Value to customers, value to teammates’ On a Reverse Logistics Mission with Herb Shear
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September 23, 2021
Herb Shear is the Chairman of the Shear Family Office and G2 Reverse Logistics. Herb was formally the Executive Chairman and CEO of GENCO. Herb joined GENCO in 1971 and became the family’s third generation involved in the logistics business. Herb successfully led the company’s growth to employ over 12,000 teammates. The growth was accomplished through a strategy of organic growth and strategic acquisition. The companies service offering included transportation management, freight brokerage, distribution and fulfillment management, and reverse logistics. Herb is the first recipient of the Reverse Logistics Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a past recipient of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ Distinguished Service Award, the association’s highest honor to an individual who has made significant, career-long contributions to the supply chain management and logistics professions.
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Ambassador for the Open Road: Kellylynn McLaughlin with Schneider
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September 22, 2021
Kellylynn McLaughlin is the Women In Trucking Association’s first Driver Ambassador. In this role, she travels around the country educating those she meets about the importance of the transportation industry and shares some of the challenges drivers face within the industry. Kellylynn has a strong social media presence where she shares her experiences while out on the road, tips to help other drivers and the joys and advantages of being a professional truck driver. In addition, she is also a Professional OTR Driver and Training Engineer for Schneider. She has been a professional driver for over 6 years and operates dry van trailers. Kellylynn’s work schedule has her on the road anywhere from 6-21 days per month. Before she got in the driver’s seat, Kellylynn received a degree from the Oklahoma State University, served in the Peace Corps, worked internationally for a non-for-profit organization and was a professional instructor in passenger safety. It was as the Director of Logistics at a high school marching band that she discovered she loved everything about driving a truck and the problem solving it entailed.
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TEKTOK Classic: 6 Levers Driving Digital + Physical Success
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September 21, 2021
Craig Ablin is the owner of CABLIN Consulting. Craig has 27 years of operational results in the consumer products industry. He optimized and created Supply Chains at Procter & Gamble and Lassonde Pappas. Craig also led a $400M Sales function growing revenue 42% during an industry recession.
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This Week in Business History for September 20th: The Stories of 3 Unsung Heroes: Olive Ann Beech, Fred Harvey & Bayard Rustin
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September 20, 2021
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Creating Opportunity: Why Results are More Important than Intent in Supplier Diversity
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September 20, 2021
Stacey Key is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) – the state of Georgia’s leading authority on supplier diversity and minority business development. The GMSDC is one of 23 affiliate councils of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, the only organization providing a nationally recognized minority business certification. Under her leadership, the GMSDC has grown to be one of the top performing councils in the NMSDC network, receiving numerous community awards for their efforts to create jobs and drive economic growth.
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How a Doctor in Economics Impacts Supply Chain Management: A Discussion with Dave Anderson Part 2
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September 17, 2021
Dr. Dave Anderson is Managing General Partner of Supply Chain Ventures, LLC, a venture capital fund specializing in software investing, a member of the Boston Golden Seeds Forum and is a retired managing partner of supply chain consulting at Accenture, a leading global technology consulting company. He currently is a member of the Board of Directors of NBD Nanotechnologies in Lexington, MA, and NextShift Robotics in Lowell, MA. At Accenture, he was instrumental in building the company’s $2 billion supply chain management practice in North America, Asia, and Europe. Over the past thirty years, he has helped numerous global corporations transform their supply chains into world-class organizations. Before joining Accenture, he was vice president in charge of logistics consulting at Temple, Barker & Sloane, Inc. (now part of Oliver Wyman, a global consulting company in Marsh), a founder of Operations Technology, Inc. (now part of Supply Chain Consulting) and a vice president of Data Resources, Inc. (now part of IHS/Global Insights, Inc), where he founded the Firm’s transportation and logistics consulting practice. Dr. Anderson is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the United Kingdom and a Member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals in the United States
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The Supply Chain Buzz for September 13th Featuring Mark Morley with OpenText
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September 17, 2021
Mark Morley Following completion of a Master of Science Degree in Computer Aided Engineering at Cranfield University in 1992, Mark joined the CAD/CAM software company Computervision as a solutions consultant. Following an acquisition by PTC in 1997 Mark took a small career break and went to work for the McLaren Formula One race team as a technology partner manager looking after the marketing activities of the technology sponsors to the team. Mark returned to PTC as an International Marketing Manager in September 1999 with a responsibility of establishing a global network of software demo centres. Following restructuring of PTC in 2003, Mark decided to take an MBA at Warwick Business School with a focus on marketing and a dissertation that looked at establishing a Space Tourism business. Following completion of the MBA, Mark joined GXS, a supply chain integration solution provider as an Industry Marketing Director focused on the Automotive sector in 2006 and then in 2014 OpenText acquired GXS. Today, Mark is Product Marketing Director for Business Network, a provider of cloud based integration solutions.
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Embracing Perpetual Transformation: How Georgia-Pacific is Adapting to a Changing World, with CEO Christian Fischer
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September 16, 2021
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Orphan Prevention and Family Preservation Through Empowering Women: Ashley Bohinc & Henok Berhanu with Carry 117
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September 15, 2021
Ashley Bohinc is the Director of Middle School Strategy at Orange (The reThink Group, Inc.), and USA Executive Director of Carry 117- Ethiopia. She is passionate about serving and mentoring students and empowering leaders around the world to do the same. Known for her energy, passion, and authenticity, Ashley is a motivator, teacher, strategist, leader, learner, writer, advocate, and adventurer.
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Key Takeaways from the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit
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September 14, 2021
Lora Cecere, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights, is widely recognized as a global supply chain thought leader and recently received the 2020 Women in Supply Chain Influencer Award. Today, Lora has nearly 320,000 Linkedin Followers and is known for her high-value point of view and research geared at helping early adopters seeking first mover advantages through innovative supply chain strategies and market execution.
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What Did the Leading Supply Chain Event in Africa Highlight this Year?
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September 13, 2021
Jenny Froome is the Acting Chief Operating Officer at SAPICS – which is the Professional Body for Supply Chain Management in South Africa but working with countries around the world to have Supply Chain Management recognised as a profession. She started her professional career in the UK as a secretary and then moved to event management. Little did she know that as an event manager she was actually practicing supply chain management every day! In 1997 they managed their first ever SAPICS annual conference in South Africa and the rest, as they say, is history! Now managing the SAPICS annual conference – the leading event in Africa for supply chain professionals – as an online event until we get control of Covid-19. We long for the opportunity to get back to face to face events. In the meantime we keep our community connected. She is on a mission to shine the spotlight on supply chains in Africa and the wealth of supply chain talent that is available on the continent.
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This Week in Business History for September 13th: Fixing Edison’s Lightbulb: The Story of Lewis Howard Latimer (1848 – 1928)
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September 13, 2021
The Story of Lewis Howard Latimer (1848 – 1928)
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4 Tips for Growing a Charitable Hive with Bombas' Kelly Cobb
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September 10, 2021
Kelly Cobb leads the company’s mission to help those in need by donating a specially designed item for every item purchased. She also engages the Bombas team and community members in volunteer opportunities that further their connection with individuals experiencing homelessness. Before joining Bombas, Kelly owned a floral studio for 5 years.
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What Not to Do in the Age of Micro Consumption: A Conversation with Sarbjeet Johal
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September 09, 2021
Sarbjeet Johal has 25 years in B2B technology. He worked at VISA, CommerceOne (SCM and B2B eCommerce), Peoplesoft, EMC, VMWare, Rackspace and Oracle. He specializes in technology strategy, cloud computing, and applications portfolio rationalization.
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Leading a Noble Mission to Save Lives in Afghanistan: Lt. Col. (Ret) Scott Mann with Rooftop Leadership
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September 08, 2021
Scott Mann is the President of Rooftop Leadership, a leadership consulting and training company in Tampa, Florida and Co-Founder of the Heroes Journey, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to helping Veterans and Military Families find their voice and tell their story as they transition out of military service. As a former Army Green Beret with multiple combat tours to Afghanistan and Iraq, Scott takes the lessons from working in low-trust conflict zones to help leaders find ways to build relationships and tell stories that bridge the human trust gaps we all face today. Scott has appeared on numerous TV, Radio, and Podcast media platforms to include CNN, Fox, all the major networks and syndicated radio. Scott is also a playwright and actor currently bringing his award-winning play “Last Out – Elegy of a Green Beret” to life as a major film for limited release on 9/11 and national release on Veterans Day 2021.
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Pump Up the Volume on Supply Chain Tech with Greg White
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September 07, 2021
Greg White is principal & host at Supply Chain Now – The Voice of Supply Chain and digital media publisher – where he helps guide the company’s strategic direction, and interviews industry leaders, hosts weekly Livestreams, and is creator, executive producer & host of the TECHquila Sunrise vlog and podcast. Greg is a recognized supply chain practitioner, industry thought-leader, founder, CEO, investor, board director and advisor in B2B technology with multiple successful exits.
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Powering a New Age of Manufacturing: Featuring Allison Grealis and Allison Giddens
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September 06, 2021
Allison Grealis is founder and president of the Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM), a national trade association focused on supporting, promoting and inspiring women in the manufacturing sector. She also is president of the WiM Education Foundation, the 501(c)(3) arm of WiM, which provides effective and affordable educational opportunities for women in manufacturing. From 2001 until March 2020, Grealis also served as vice president of association services for the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), a full-service trade association representing the metalforming industry. Grealis is a frequent speaker at industry events, including the Financial Times’ Future of Manufacturing Summit, the Association for Manufacturing Excellence conference, the North American Manufacturing Excellence Summit, the Generis American Manufacturing Summit, and more. She also regularly is featured on industry podcasts and in the media. Grealis is also the host of Hear Her Story, a monthly podcast which celebrates the stories of women in manufacturing careers.
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This Week in Business History for September 6th: The History of Labor Day
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September 06, 2021
The History of Labor Day
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Why Supply Chain Is a Human Industry: Lessons in Leadership with Howard University's Rachel Clark
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September 03, 2021
Rachel Clark is a senior supply chain management major at Howard University. On-campus, Rachel serves as President of the Howard University Supply Chain Student Association and is a Fall 2020 initiate of the first African-American business and professional sorority, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated. Off-campus, Rachel serves as CEO and Founder of her nonprofit environmental service organization, Waves of Change HBCU, Incorporated; and was recognized as a 2020 Young Futurist by The Root Magazine for her sustainability work. During the summer of 2020, Rachel founded the first National Black Voter Registration Day in the United States on August 28th and was published in “Many Facets: America’s Women Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment” for her voter engagement work. Rachel recently completed her third supply chain management internship with Cisco Systems, and looks forward to working within the technology industry post graduation. Her passions include diversity and inclusion, and she seeks to diversify the supply chain management industry on a global scale.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for August 30th Featuring Bill Sullivan with ATA
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September 02, 2021
Bill Sullivan grew up in East Tennessee, near the Smoky Mountains. He graduated from the University of Tennessee and moved to Washington in 2000. He worked for Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander, and later Senator Richard Shelby, from Alabama. Bill worked at the Department of Justice for 8 years in between. For the last 5 years, Bill has led government affairs advocacy efforts for the American Trucking Associations, overseeing policy, regulatory, legislative and political activities on behalf of the trucking industry.
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This Is the Time: Investing in Africa With Madame Ambassador Hilda Suka Mafudze
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September 01, 2021
Madame Ambassador Hilda Suka Mafudze is the Ambassador of the African Union to the United States of America. She is an experienced Ambassador with a demonstrated history of working in the international affairs industry. She is skilled in Government, Humanitarian, International Relations, English, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). She is a strong community and social services professional with a Master of Arts focused in International Relations and the Word Order from University of Leicester.
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How to Create a Memorable Customer Experience: A Conversation with CX Guru Dan Gingiss
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August 31, 2021
Dan Gingiss is an international keynote speaker and customer experience coach who believes that a remarkable customer experience is your best marketing strategy. His 20-year professional career spanned multiple disciplines including customer experience, marketing, social media and customer service. He held leadership positions at McDonald’s, Discover and Humana. Dan is the author of The Experience Maker: How To Create Remarkable Experiences That Your Customers Can’t Wait To Share (September 2021) and Winning at Social Customer Care: How Top Brands Create Engaging Experiences on Social Media. He also hosts the Experience This! Show podcast and The Experience Maker Show. He earned a B.A. in psychology and communications from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. in marketing from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Connect with Dan on LinkedIn.
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This Week in Business Histort for August 30th: Everyone knows it’s Slinky
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August 30, 2021
Everyone knows it’s Slinky
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Delivering an Experience that Builds Strong Relationships
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August 30, 2021
If you don't know where your customers are coming from or what they need, then you don't really know what you're helping with. You're wasting your time, and you're wasting their time. It is a trust builder when they know that you've listened, you've heard them, and respond with and respond accurately with what they need.
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The Straight Scoop on What You Need to Know with Raleigh Wilkins
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August 27, 2021
Raleigh Wilkins is the founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Sales Platoon, Wheeler-Wilkins, and Ground Truth Sales System, and draws from his experiences as a U.S. Marine, executive business leader, sales professional, and entrepreneur to help organizations build sales teams and achieve new levels of success.
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Building Tomorrow's Ethical, Efficient Supply Chain With Lora Cecere
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August 27, 2021
Lora Cecere, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights, is widely recognized as a global supply chain thought leader and recently received the 2020 Women in Supply Chain Influencer Award. Today, Lora has nearly 320,000 Linkedin Followers and is known for her high-value point of view and research geared at helping early adopters seeking first mover advantages through innovative supply chain strategies and market execution.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for August 23rd featuring Aaron Meredith with Verusen
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August 26, 2021
Aaron Meredith is an innovation director at the Point A Center for Supply Chain Innovation, a Georgia-Pacific company. He works with member companies to deliver highly valuable, innovative solutions to complex cross-industry problems in the supply chain. Aaron joined Point A in January 2019 with over 17 years of experience at Georgia-Pacific in areas of manufacturing, business operations, operations excellence, information technology and innovation. Aaron’s prior experience includes stints with both the Mead Corporation and Westvaco. He has lived and worked in 3 different countries, including 2 years as a Peace Corps volunteer. Aaron hold bachelor’s degrees in Chemical Engineering and Pulp & Paper Science and Technology from North Carolina State University, and a master’s in Business Administration from Kennesaw State University. When not working, Aaron enjoys international travel with his family and all things sports. Go Braves!
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Healthcare Logistics- Innovation Coming from Diverse Places, with UPS Global Freight Forwarding
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August 25, 2021
Daniel Gagnon is Vice President of Global Marketing for UPS Healthcare. He is a 32-year veteran of UPS based in the corporate office in Atlanta, Georgia. Daniel has responsibility for the execution of UPS’s Global Healthcare Sector Marketing plan across all business units; Small Package, Freight Forwarding, Ground Freight, Brokerage, and Contract Logistics. Daniel started in 1989 as a Package car driver while attending the University of Pittsburgh. After being promoted in 1990 to an Industrial Engineering Supervisor, Daniel’s career progress through multiple promotions as he worked in various roles across I.E., Operations, and Corporate Marketing. In 2005, Daniel was asked to support the launch of our first Global Healthcare Marketing and Strategy team focused on the developing growth initiatives specifically for our Healthcare segment.
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Reducing Supply Chain Volatility: Forecasting Third Quarter Logistics Market and Beyond
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August 24, 2021
Ben Cubitt has more than three decades of supply chain and consulting experience, working with multiple Fortune 500 companies in the consumer products, paper and automotive industries. Ben joined Transplace in July 2010 after four years as Vice President, Supply Chain for RockTenn Corporation and currently leads Transplace’s Network Services and Consulting teams. Ben is an active CSCMP member is frequently quoted and published in leading industry and business publications.
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Transformation Through Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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August 23, 2021
Trina Celeste Limpert is the CEO & Founder of RizeNext Corporation, a business strategy and education consulting company assisting organizations to successfully execute equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives. Trina is a passionate leader and her company offers a unique blend of experience in driving engagement and operational execution to meet diversity & inclusion objectives. Her prior corporate technology career spans across multiple industries and businesses at Novell, eBay and lastly at Oracle as the Senior Director of CX Consulting. In her prior role as President of Women in IT at eBay she lead an organization of 1500 members across 17 countries. In 2020Trina co-founded Tech-Moms.org an organization that educates and assists women re-entering or transitioning their careers into the technology industry.
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This Week in Business History form August 23rd: 5 Key Components of Dick Rutland's Business Journey
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August 23, 2021
5 Key Components of Dick Rutland's Business Journey
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SOBs, Yesterday's Tomorrows, & More: An Interview with Dr. Benn Konsynski
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August 20, 2021
Benn R. Konsynski arrived at Goizueta Business School following six years on the faculty at the Harvard Business School where he taught in the MBA program and several executive programs. Prior to arriving at HBS, he was a professor at the University of Arizona where he was a co-founder of the university’s multi-million dollar group decision support laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Purdue University. He has published in such diverse journals as Communications of the ACM, Harvard Business Review, IEEE Transactions on Communications, MIS Quarterly, Journal of MIS, Data Communications, Decision Sciences, Decision Support Systems, Information Systems, and IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering. Learn more: https://goizueta.emory.edu/faculty/profiles/benn-konsynski
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Supply Chain Now Live: Digital Strategies to Optimize the Customer Experience
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August 20, 2021
Zahir Palanpur is the founder and CEO of Azul Arc. He brings a strong global perspective and diverse work experience in business strategy and digital product development with extensive experience in working with design teams and technology development. At Azul Arc, he has had the opportunity to work with a range of clients to design software application solutions and build new digital technologies that have improved business effectiveness and launched companies. Zahir currently serves on the board of the Atlanta Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) and is a member of the Emory Entrepreneurs Network. He has co-founded and holds equity positions in several digital start-ups including inSITE, StaffWRX, VinoApp, and Ecomedes.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for August 16th, Featuring Kevin L. Jackson
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August 19, 2021
Kevin L. Jackson is a globally recognized Thought Leader, Industry Influencer and Founder/Author of the award-winning “Cloud Musings” blog. He has also been recognized as a “Top 5G Influencer” (Onalytica 2019), a “Top 1000 Tech Blogger” (Rise Social Media 2019) and provides integrated social media services to AT&T, Broadcom, Ericsson, and other leading companies. Mr. Jackson’s commercial experience includes Vice President J.P. Morgan Chase, Worldwide Sales Executive for IBM and Engility Corporation Director Cloud Solutions. He has served on teams that have supported digital transformation projects for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the US Intelligence Community. Kevin’s formal education includes a MS Computer Engineering from Naval Postgraduate School; MA National Security & Strategic Studies from Naval War College; and a BS Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy. Internationally recognizable firms that have sponsored articles authored by him include Cisco, Microsoft, Citrix, and IBM. Books include “Practical Cloud Security: A Cross-Industry View” (Taylor & Francis, 2016), and “Architecting Cloud Computing Solutions” (Packt, 2018).
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Moving Us All Forward: April Coolidge, Award-Winning Truck Driver with WalMart
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August 18, 2021
April Coolidge, After a successful career in real estate, April decided to follow in her father’s footsteps and go to trucking school. To date, she has more than one million safe miles, and she’s proud to represent Walmart as a trucker. April also takes pride in being a woman in trucking and sees herself as an example of how women can thrive in the industry. She often visits schools and job fairs to talk to young people about careers in trucking because of how rewarding the industry can be and how essential it is for the U.S economy. In 2021, April was named a Walmart Every Day Hero for being a positive force in her community during challenging times.
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One Night Only: Join Us as MAP International Honors Dr. Anthony Fauci and Healthcare Heroes
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August 17, 2021
Jodi Allison joined MAP International, a Georgia-based non-profit that provides life-changing medicines and health supplies to people in need, 23 years ago. She has always worked in the Corporate Relations division at MAP, being promoted to Director of Corporate Relations in 2010 and Vice President, Global Giving in 2014. In this role, she serves MAP’s mission of providing essential medicines and health supplies to the world’s most vulnerable communities. She is responsible for leadership and management of the Global Giving team, securing donated medicines, health supplies and cash gifts, and developing strategic and annual operating plans to achieve and resource global commitments. Jodi attended Georgia Institute of Technology and Middle Tennessee State University to receive her International Affairs degree with minors in Public Relations and History
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Supply Chain Now en Espanol Replay: Director Ejecutivo del Máster en Supply Chain Management del MIT
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August 16, 2021
El Dr. Josue C. Velázquez Martínez es Investigador Científico en el Centro de Transporte y Logística del MIT especializado en Logística y Gestión de la Cadena de Suministro en las industrias de transporte, manufactura y retail, y tiene más de 10 años de experiencia en la realización de investigación aplicada sobre sustentabilidad logística, y pequeñas empresas en mercados emergentes. Es un orador invitado frecuente en congresos nacionales e internacionales en Europa, Asia, Estados Unidos y América Latina. El Dr. Velázquez Martínez es el fundador y director de la Iniciativa de Logística Sostenible del MIT, que se enfoca en mejorar el consumo de combustible y las emisiones de CO2 en las operaciones logísticas. Esta iniciativa incluye el proyecto MIT GeneSys, proyecto de investigación destinado a mejorar la eficiencia y supervivencia de las pequeñas empresas en los países en desarrollo.
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This Week in Business History for August 16th: Laying the First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable
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August 16, 2021
Laying the First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable
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Supply Chain Now & UPS Present: Will Ocean Freight Sink Holiday Shopping?
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August 16, 2021
CFOs and COOs are asking more questions about why costs have increased. We've long been wanting the respect and attention that supply chain deserves and now that we've gotten it, it's a dual-edged sword, isn't it? Now we're right up front with sales and other aspects of the business as companies talk about their earnings and sales and profits and whatnot.
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Griff Lynch with the Georgia Ports Authority: Expanding Capacity, Relieving Pressure, & Supporting the Economy
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August 13, 2021
Griff Lynch is the Executive Director of the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), a 1,400-person strong gateway for American commerce. As Executive Director, Griff oversees the nation’s third-busiest container port and second-busiest auto port complex in Savannah and Brunswick, respectively. In addition, Griff oversees GPA’s two inland terminal operations in South and Northwest Georgia. Together, these facilities comprise one of the largest economic engines in the U.S. Southeast. As a proven leader in the maritime industry, Griff brings more than 30 years of operational and commercial experience to his role. He currently resides with his family in Savannah, Georgia.
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Identity, Pride, and Purpose: Crossing the Line with Mark Ormrod
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August 13, 2021
In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2007, Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was out on a routine foot patrol in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan when he stepped on and triggered an Improvised Explosive Device. Thanks to the swift action of the men around him and the intervention of the Medical Emergency Response Team he was airlifted via helicopter to an emergency field hospital in a desperate attempt to try and save his life. An innovative and dangerous procedure carried out onboard a Chinook helicopter en route to the hospital did save his life. He woke up three days later in the UK in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham: Both legs amputated above the knee and his right arm amputated above the elbow. He was the UK’s first triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for August 9th Featuring Mike Griswold, Powered by OMNIA Partners
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August 12, 2021
Mike Griswold serves as Vice President Analyst with Gartner’s Consumer Value Chain team, focusing on the retail supply chain. He is responsible for assisting supply leaders in understanding and implementing demand-driven supply chain principles that improve the performance of their supply chain. Mr. Griswold joined Gartner through the company’s acquisition of AMR. Previous roles include helping line-of-business users align corporate strategy with their supply chain process and technology initiatives. One recent study published by a team of Gartner analysts, including Mike Griswold is Retail Supply Chain Outlook 2019: Elevating the Consumer’s Shopping Experience. Mr. Griswold holds a BS in Business Management from Canisius College and an MBA from the Whittemore School of Business & Economics at the University of New Hampshire.
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SCN Live: Insights from Supply Chain Rising Stars
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August 11, 2021
Elena Griggs is a rising senior at the University of Georgia currently working as a Global Supply Chain Intern for Lockheed Martin. She is heavily involved in many on-campus extracurriculars including serving as the President of the UGA Supply Chain Advisory Board, Vice President for the Management Society, Director of Campus Partnerships & Community Engagement for the Mentor Program, and Project Head for Rotaract.
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TECHquila Sunrise Live: What to Expect When You're Expecting... to Raise Funding
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August 10, 2021
Robin Gregg serves as CEO of RoadSync, who’s on a mission to modernize payments across the entire logistics industry. Prior to this role, Robin served as SVP/GM Direct Fuel Cards with FLEETCOR and SVP of Product Development & Strategy with Revolution Money. From the company’s beginnings in 2015, RoadSync has been on an upward trajectory, quickly becoming the chosen payment solution for some of the largest names in the logistics space. Our team is standing by, ready to help you integrate and manage a simpler, more efficient way to navigate payments. Connect with RoadSync on Twitter and learn more: https://www.roadsync.com/
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TEKTOK Classic: 3 Things C-Level Execs Need to Know About Sales & Operations Planning and Inventory Optimization
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August 10, 2021
3 Things C-Level Execs Need to Know About Sales & Operations Planning and Inventory Optimization
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The Reverse Logistics Series: Featuring Rich Bulger with Cisco
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August 09, 2021
Rich Bulger joined Cisco in January of 2019, after a 17 year career with Verizon Wireless. He runs a global team focused on leveraging Reverse Logistics to help achieve Cisco’s Circular Economy goals and objectives.
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This Week in Business History for August 9th: From a Single Air Mattress to $3.4B in Revenue- The Story of Airbnb
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August 09, 2021
From a Single Air Mattress to $3.4B in Revenue- The Story of Airbnb
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Can Blockchain Eradicate Extreme Poverty? A Conversation with BanQu CEO Ashish Gadnis
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August 06, 2021
Ashish Gadnis is the Co-founder / CEO of BanQu, which was recently named to the TIME Magazine 2019 Innovations List and MB 2020 Leaders List. In February 2021 BanQu was named one of the top innovation for circular economy by World Economic Forum and Accenture. BanQu is the first ever blockchain-based (patented) Supply Chain & Economic Passport platform that enables transparency, traceability, equity and sustainability for farmers (especially women), workers, waste pickers/recyclers living in extreme poverty. BanQu has also become the leading platform for ensuring COVID-19 supplies are reaching the most vulnerable nations and communities in the MENA region. BanQu is being used in over 45 countries and almost 2 million last-mile-first-mile beneficiaries today. Prior to his current engagements, Mr. Gadnis was the founder and CEO of multiple technology startups, the last one of which was acquired by a $1.5 billion global consulting firm in 2012. Over the past 25 years Ashish has been recognized for his private / public sector contributions with awards such as – MIT Innovate for Refugees (Syrian refugees) award, Young Global Leader (World Economic Forum), Minority Business Leader (Twin Cities Business), 40 under 40 (Business Journal), Change-Makers Innovator Award (Coding Schools in Refugee Camps in East Africa) and Battery Ventures Innovation Award – Democratic Republic of Congo (for Asili: a mobile / cloud-based business focused on reducing infant child mortality, improving maternal health and increasing livelihood in conflict zones).
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When is a refrigerator not a refrigerator? An Interview with Dr. Ron Ballou, Part 2
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August 06, 2021
Dr. Ronald Ballou is author of Business Logistics Management and was a key part of the revolution from logistics to supply chain management as we know it today. In his 2006 article, “The evolution and future of logistics and supply chain management Dr. Ballou made several bold predictions on the future of supply chain management. In this session we get to know Dr. Ballou and analyze the predictions.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for August 2nd, Presented by OMNIA Partners
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August 05, 2021
Amanda Luton is the CMO of Supply Chain Now. Amanda is a marketing veteran and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience across a variety of industries and organizations including Von Maur, Anthropologie, AmericasMart Atlanta, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. In 2016, Amanda founded and grew the Magnolia Marketing Group into a successful digital media firm, she now she develops modern marketing strategies, social campaigns, innovative operational processes, and implements creative content initiatives for Supply Chain Now. But that’s just the beginning of her supply chain impact.
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Leading a Noble Mission to Eradicate Slavery: Tim Nelson with Hope for Justice
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August 04, 2021
Tim Nelson is the co-founder and CEO of Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance. Hope for Justice is an international charity working to bring an end to modern slavery and human trafficking and offers an effective and proven model that is replicable, scalable, and award-winning. The charity’s vision is to live in a world free from slavery and its work across five continents and in 8 countries is focused on preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives, and reforming society.
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Stepping Out with Purpose: How GoodSteps Uses Flip Flops to Fight Hunger
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August 03, 2021
Alice Brown spent years practicing general finance, banking and corporate law at a big law firm. During that time, she loved the concept of companies that give back and actively sought them out as a consumer. When her first child was born, she felt compelled to start spending her “work time” creating something GOOD. For Alice that turned into a company whose sole reason for existing is to give back. GoodSteps’ mission is simple: to do good in the world and to empower people – our customers – to do good. GoodSteps will turn 5 this August and to date has provided 82,286 meals to food insecure kids, families and seniors via the Atlanta Community Food Bank and has fully nourished back to health more than 154 malnourished via MANA Nutrition. Alice lives in Atlanta with her wonderfully supportive husband, three busy kids 7 and under, and one spoiled puppy.
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3 Keys to Turn Supply Chain Visibility into Action with Shannon Vaillancourt, CEO Ratelinx - Part 2
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August 03, 2021
Shannon Vaillancourt is president and founder of RateLinx. He started the company in 2002 with the idea that there was a better way to give companies complete visibility to their supply chain. Since then, RateLinx has become a leading supply chain software and data services company with the only integrated Data-as-a-Strategy (DaaS) technology platform. RateLinx allows companies to gain access to all of their logistics intelligence in one platform, helping customers to create world-class logistics strategies, improve supply chain management, solve problems and reduce costs.
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This Week in Business History for August 2nd: Signs of Progress at the Corner of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue
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August 02, 2021
Signs of Progress at the Corner of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue
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De la Industria al Salón de Clases: Profesora Felisa Preciado, con Perspectivas Teóricas y Prácticas de Cadena de Suministro
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August 02, 2021
Felisa Preciado is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and a Clinical Professor at Penn State University. Prior to working in academia, Felisa was the Supply Chain Senior Specialist, Latin America, for Kimberly Clark. Felisa received her BS in Industrial Engineering from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, her Masters in Industrial Engineering from Florida State University, and her Ph.D in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University.
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Analysis of the U.S. Bank 2021 Q2 Freight Payment Index Featuring Bobby Holland with U.S. Bank & John Janson with Sanmar
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August 02, 2021
John Janson has 20+ years of experience piloting global logistics for industry leading companies including, MWI Animal Health/AmerisourceBergen, Bodybuilding.com, Micron and Micron PC. He is known to be a results driven executive, who invests in his team with strong relationship and team building skills. John’s ability to operate both strategically & tactically across multiple facets of company operations has made a difference with customers domestically & internationally. His career has given him quality, experienced knowledge of all aspects of global transportation, distribution & logistics. He is a graduate of Boise State University and has been married to his wife, Susan, for 39 years with 2 daughters & 5 grandchildren.
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Move Faster, Save More, and Look Better Doing It! With Anthony Clervi and Kris Lance from Una
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July 30, 2021
Kris Lance is the Senior Director at Una, a Group Purchasing Organization focused on indirect spend management for businesses and non-acute healthcare. Kris leads business development and guides company-wide growth and operational initiatives. He focuses on repositioning the perception of GPOs from a transactional function to a strategic partner in procurement success. Kris earned his Business Administration degree from Harding University and has nearly a decade of leadership experience across multiple industries.
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Learning to Thrive at The Nexus of Conflict and Creativity: Veterans Studies at St. Leo University
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July 30, 2021
Mary Kate Soliva is a US Army veteran with special operations experience in South East Asia. She is a veteran advocate and currently spearheads the monthly newsletter for Vets2Industry. She is passionate about educating veterans and their families about available resources across the country. In addition, she is a human trafficking victim advocate and provides training to other service members and the community. She loves to travel, antique and spend time with her loved ones.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for July 26th: Food and Retail Supply Chain Check-In
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July 29, 2021
Jordon White is a Product Manager at Crisp, where he is a key player in building the data platform. He is constantly thinking about what features and functionality could and should be built next to empower customers to use data effectively. Prior to Crisp, Jordon held supply chain management positions at leading retailers and suppliers including General Mills and Walmart.
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Hollywood Classics in Play Today in Global Supply Chain
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July 28, 2021
Mike Griswold serves as Vice President Analyst with Gartner’s Consumer Value Chain team, focusing on the retail supply chain. He is responsible for assisting supply leaders in understanding and implementing demand-driven supply chain principles that improve the performance of their supply chain. Mr. Griswold joined Gartner through the company’s acquisition of AMR. Previous roles include helping line-of-business users align corporate strategy with their supply chain process and technology initiatives
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3 Keys to Turn Supply Chain Visibility into Action with Shannon Vaillancourt, CEO Ratelinx - Part 1
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July 27, 2021
Shannon Vaillancourt is president and founder of RateLinx. He started the company in 2002 with the idea that there was a better way to give companies complete visibility to their supply chain. Since then, RateLinx has become a leading supply chain software and data services company with the only integrated Data-as-a-Strategy (DaaS) technology platform. RateLinx allows companies to gain access to all of their logistics intelligence in one platform, helping customers to create world-class logistics strategies, improve supply chain management, solve problems and reduce costs.
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This Week in Business History for July 26th: 6 Cities with Surprising Business Ties You Didn't Know
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July 26, 2021
6 Cities with Surprising Business Ties You Didn't Know
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Enterprise Information Management Transforms
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July 26, 2021
Mark Judson is CEO at Environmental Monitoring Sensor Intelligence Corp. Mark brings extensive experience and expertise with Business Strategy, Marketing, and Operations. He has played a critical role supporting federal, state, and local initiatives focused on Environmental Monitoring, Internet of Things, and Supply Chain Management.
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TEKTOK Live: Industry Titan Art Mesher Unabashedly Unleashed
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July 26, 2021
Art Mesher was selected as the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) 2008 Distinguished Service Award recipient and was elected to their “Supply Chain Hall of Fame” in 2016. Art Mesher is Chancellor of CleanSL8 (Slate) DNA (Development Network and Advisors), Chairman of the Board of The Core Group and Versapay Corporation and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Livingston International. He sits on the Boards of Directors of Absolute Software and Nulogy and Gains Software. Until late 2013 and Art was the CEO and Chairman of the board of The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (DSGX) leading the first on-demand logistics network. Appointed CEO in 2004, he spearheaded the company’s turnaround from large losses to awarding-winning accolades and financial performance.
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Putting Social Responsibility & Sustainability First: Bob dalton with Sackcloth & Ashes
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July 23, 2021
Bob Dalton is the founder and CEO of Sackcloth & Ashes, a mission-driven company that gives a blanket to a local homeless shelter for each one purchased. Dalton was inspired to start up the business when his hard-working mother was experiencing homelessness, a situation that would forever change his perceptions of people living on the streets. Dalton launched sackclothandashes.com in June 2014, building a strong social media presence and following for the next four years, ensuring that consumers were tuned in and ready to listen to the bigger message to come. In 2018, Dalton and Sackcloth & Ashes launched Blanket the United States, a campaign with the goal of donating one million blankets to homeless shelters by 2024.
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When is a refrigerator not a refrigerator? An Interview with Dr. Ron Ballou
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July 23, 2021
Dr. Ronald Ballou is author of Business Logistics Management and was a key part of the revolution from logistics to supply chain management as we know it today. In his 2006 article, “The evolution and future of logistics and supply chain management Dr. Ballou made several bold predictions on the future of supply chain management. In this session we get to know Dr. Ballou and analyze the predictions.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for July 19th Featuring Kevin L. Jackson
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July 22, 2021
Kevin L. Jackson is a globally recognized Thought Leader, Industry Influencer and Founder/Author of the award-winning “Cloud Musings” blog. He has also been recognized as a “Top 5G Influencer” (Onalytica 2019), a “Top 1000 Tech Blogger” (Rise Social Media 2019) and provides integrated social media services to AT&T, Broadcom, Ericsson, and other leading companies. Mr. Jackson’s commercial experience includes Vice President J.P. Morgan Chase, Worldwide Sales Executive for IBM and Engility Corporation Director Cloud Solutions. He has served on teams that have supported digital transformation projects for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the US Intelligence Community.
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Tackling the Top Three Challenges in Industrial Real Estate: Supply Chain Real Estate Series
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July 21, 2021
Tackling the Top Three Challenges in Industrial Real Estate
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Where Supply Chain, Logistics, and the Fine Art World Collide with Guest Gugulethu Hughes
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July 20, 2021
Gugulethu Hughes is a Procurement and Supply Chain professional with over a decade of experience in the supply chain field across different sectors. He is currently involved with Cambridge Capital focusing on Deal Sourcing, targeting Africa-based logistics companies that meet requisite EBITDA. He is interested in enhancing collaboration between African companies in the supply chain field and broader value chain while connecting start-ups with opportunities for scaling operations and reach.
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No hay negocio como el mundo del espectáculo: La logística del mundo del entretenimiento con Jorge Koszeg
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July 19, 2021
Jorge Koszeg comenzó a trabajar en la industria del entretenimiento como agente de viajes en giras con Orquestas Sinfónicas alrededor del mundo en 1985. Trabajó como freelance como Tour Manager, Freight Forwarder y Travel Agent hasta 1994 cuando le ofrecieron mudarse a México para abrir un Freight Forwarder (Rock-It Cargo), y desarrolló todas las áreas desde cero. En 2012 decidió emprender su propio negocio y fundó Pro Kio.
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This Week in Business History for July 19th: Cooking the Books at WorldCom
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July 19, 2021
Cooking the Books at WorldCom
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Advancing Sustainability at Goodyear Through A Commitment to Team Excellence
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July 19, 2021
Ellis Jones is a courageous executive with 25+ years of experience transforming Fortune 500 organizations into world-class leaders. He creates the structure, environment and capability to improve and sustain performance. As a change agent, he leverages the principles of operational excellence and safety leadership to drive shifts in culture. Ellis also optimize business processes to achieve operational and EBIT improvements. What sets him apart is that he is an influential leader with a successful record of turning around underperforming teams and organizations. He builds winning teams and coach and develop leaders. He is also a savvy communicator who presents to boards and delivers impactful presentations.
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Veteran Voices Classic: Profiles in Veteran Leadership: John Tien & Kevin Horgan
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July 16, 2021
John Tien is the current US Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. John previously served a managing director at Citigroup and the Chief Operating Officer for Citi Retail Services’ largest American Express co-brand credit card portfolio, which provides credit card support to over 20 million Citi customers. John’s prior roles at Citi include being the Chief Administrative Officer for the Global Consumer Operations and Technology division and where he oversaw all consumer bank related training for 75,000 employees as well as leading the development of global strategy for the credit issuance, counter-fraud, and payment functions for the United States and more than 40 other countries. As a retired U.S. Army Colonel, John also served as the national Co-Head of the Citi Salutes program (www.CitiSalutes.com) which is Citi’s firm-wide initiative that supports U.S. military veterans and military families both internal to the company and in the communities where Citi works and lives
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A Double-Dose of the Supply Chain Buzz with Rose Lee from TechCXO
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July 16, 2021
Rose Lee is a Creative Marketing Executive with 20+ years of experience in global enterprise, B2B2C, Consumer Marketing, and Customer Success across the US, Asia, EMEA, and Latin America. Extensive management experience successfully growing revenue, increasing profitability through driving new business and customer sales. Expert in digital and traditional marketing with excellent sales/commercial experience. Astute strategic and analytical abilities, that translate into operational sales and marketing plans. She has an abundance of experience building teams through communication, collaboration, and motivation, while challenging teams at all levels to achieve the company’s goals.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for July 12th, Powered by OMNIA Partners
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July 15, 2021
Powered by OMNIA Partners
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How to Keep Doctors Without Borders Well-Supported: Lessons in Global Logistics from Diego Flores
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July 14, 2021
Diego Flores is an Industrial Engineer from Mexico with more than sixteen years of experience in Supply Chain Management. Ten years ago, he changed from the Automotive sector to Humanitarian operations, which initially was not on his plans. He has worked in Afghanistan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Pakistan, South Sudan, Syria, Turkey, and Ukraine and as well at Belgium, Netherlands, and Spain Head Quarters for Doctors without Borders. As well, he worked as a consultant for the UNICEF Regional Office of South Asia. Currently, he is the Head of Mission for MSF Switzerland in the Support Regional Unit in Kampala, Uganda, which plays an important role in emergency response in the East African region.
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The 3 Ways to Learn Supply Chain with Andrew Chen, founder of the National Supply Chain Foundation
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July 13, 2021
Andrew Chen is a recent graduate from Michigan State University with a degree in Supply Chain Management and a minor in Information Technology with a strong background in process improvement, problem-solving and communications. He has gained these skills through diverse work experiences from small business, corporate, to nonprofit startup and have a passion to engage in supply chain leadership as a future career path. At MSU, he was involved in many leadership positions on campus and one of them being most recent was joining the Executive Board for the Chinese American Student Coalition. Additionally, Andrew was the Director of Marketing for Students Consulting for Non-Profits, and Merchandising Chair for PGN – a co-ed business fraternity
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TEKTOK Live: Retail Pulse Check with Paula Rosenblum
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July 13, 2021
Paula Rosenblum is co-founder and Managing Partner at RSR Research and is widely recognized as one of the industry’s top retail technology analysts. She has been selected as one of the “Top 50 Retail Technology Influencers” from 2014 -2020. She also writes a blog for Forbes and is frequently quoted in other major media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, LA Times, NPR Marketplace and many others. She serves on the advisory board of three consumer goods import companies. She has recently been selected as one of the top 100 Retail Technology Influencers by Rethink Retail. Previous to her years as an analyst, she spent over 20 years as a retail technology executive and CIO at companies including iParty, Hit or Miss, Morse Shoe, Domain Home Fashions and others.
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This Week in Business History for July 12th: 6 Things You Didn't Know About Sir Richard Branson
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July 12, 2021
6 Things You Didn't Know About Sir Richard Branson
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An Insight into Supply Chain Careers with Industry Veteran Rodney Apple - Part 2
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July 09, 2021
Rodney Apple is a co-founder of Supply Chain Careers and serves as the Managing Partner of SCM Talent Group. He has been completely specialized in end-to-end supply chain recruitment since 2001 when he joined The Home Depot (Fortune 13 at the time) to lead the recruitment for their very first supply chain department. Rodney went on to lead all professional and executive supply chain and operations recruitment for The Coca-Cola Company for 6+ years, followed by a few other clients that included Kimberly-Clark, Cummins, and PWC.
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Introducing The Freight Insider: Talking Top Freight Challenges in the Pandemic Age with Page Siplon
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July 09, 2021
Page Siplon Prior to joining TeamOne Logistics, Siplon served as the Executive Director of the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics, the State’s leading consulting resource for fueling logistics industry growth and global competitiveness. For over a decade, he directly assisted hundreds of companies to overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities related to the movement of freight. During this time, Siplon was also appointed to concurrently serve the State of Georgia as Director of the larger Centers of Innovation Program, in which he provided executive leadership and vision for all six strategic industry-focused Centers
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The Supply Chain Buzz for July 5th Featuring Hosts Scott Luton and Greg White
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July 08, 2021
The Supply Chain Buzz for July 5th Featuring Hosts
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Overcoming Challenges of Rapid Growth with Supply Chain Automation with Dan Reeve from Esker
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July 07, 2021
Dan Reeve is a Sales Director, approaching 22 years with Esker. Dan works to help companies free up front-line troops to be finance and customer service rockstars through the application of machine learning and AI.
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Creating Opportunities for Others to Succeed: Leadership Lessons from Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah
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July 06, 2021
Honorable Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah is a fourth-term Member of Ghana’s Parliament. Former Ghana’s Energy Minister and the Leader of the opposition on Trade, Industry, and Tourism.
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This Week in Business History for July 5th: "Honest, intelligent, and unprejudiced" - The Wall Street Journal.
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July 05, 2021
"Honest, intelligent, and unprejudiced" - The Wall Street Journal.
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Pasión por aprender, ayudar a otros e impactar el futuro: Claudia Freed y Tony Rivera con EALgreen
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July 05, 2021
Pasión por aprender, ayudar a otros e impactar el futuro
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When Comfort Ends, Growth Begins: Monica Fullerton with Spouse-ly
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July 02, 2021
Military life often requires wearing lots of hats, and that’s especially true for Monica Fullerton. She was recently named a Trailblazer in Tech by Military Spouse Magazine and is an ambitious entrepreneur, twin mom, and Air Force spouse. She has long dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur, but she wanted her efforts to support a greater purpose than just starting a business. In an effort to provide highly transient military families, as well as those that have previously served, a space to market their products and services regardless of their duty station, Monica launched Spouse-ly. Connect with Monica on LinkedIn.
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How to Launch Leaders into Aerospace: A Conversation with Supply Chain Veteran Ingrid Sampson
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July 02, 2021
Ingrid Sampson is the Director of Program Management Subcontracts for Training and Logistics Solutions, a line of business within Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems. In this role, Mrs. Sampson is responsible for delivering training, simulators and logistics solutions valued at more than $3 billion. This includes developing and implementing a supply chain strategy to address the entire supply chain life cycle. Her team of more than 100 employees, across multiple locations, manages both domestic and international suppliers. Previously, Mrs. Sampson served as Director of Ethics and Business Conduct for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics responsible for the execution and development of the Ethics strategic plan for more than 24,000 employees. Mrs. Sampson has held other leadership positions within Lockheed Martin on the C-130, P-3, and the F-22 Programs. Mrs. Sampson holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State Long Beach and a master’s degree in project management.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for June 28th Featuring Hosts Greg White and Jeff Miller
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July 01, 2021
Featuring Hosts Greg White and Jeff Miller
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The North Face Dilemma – What is your supply chain made of?
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June 30, 2021
The North Face Dilemma
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6 Strategies for Greater Supply Chain Resilience, Part 2
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June 29, 2021
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Blockchain For Supply Chain: Featuring Special Guest Praveen Rao
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June 28, 2021
Praveen Rao is a seasoned Digital Technology executive with progressive experience in applying complex emerging technologies to multiple operational domains. Praveen has a proven track record of shaping organizational strategy, digitization of business visions and operational execution. Extensive expertise in cutting edge technologies such as Advanced Analytics, AI (Watson), Blockchain, ERP and Internet of Things (IoT). Praveen has leads GTM initiatives and solutions development in multiple sectors. Praveen has over 20 years of industry experience in aligning technology with business needs to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and governance.
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This Week in Business History for June 28th: The History of the U.S. Interstate Highway System
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June 28, 2021
The History of the U.S. Interstate Highway System
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Collaborating with Suppliers Through Challenging Times
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June 25, 2021
Lori Chennault leads the company’s sourcing capability which oversees Georgia-Pacific’s purchase of materials, supplies and equipment used across the organization from vendors around the world. As a 24-year veteran of the company, Lori has extensive experience working with and developing preferred partners as well as serving internal constituencies. She’s previously served as vice-president of information technology for the consumer products group and has held leadership roles in GP’s controllers organization
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An Insight Into Supply Chain Careers with Industry Veteran Rodney Apple - Part 1
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June 25, 2021
Rodney Apple has been specialized in end-to-end supply chain recruitment for 2 decades and currently leads SCM Talent Group, a national supply chain search firm headquartered in Asheville, NC. Spanning 10+ years, Rodney led supply chain recruitment for 4 corporations that made the Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain list: The Home Depot, The Coca-Cola Company, Kimberly-Clark and Cummins. Rodney has been serving as the Career Coach for ASCM (formerly APICS) since 2014 and writes for ASCM’s SCM Now Magazine. He also authors The Supply Chain Talent Blog and plans to publish his first book later in 2020 on the topic of careers in supply chain.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for June 21st Featuring Special Host Kevin L. Jackson
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June 24, 2021
The Supply Chain Buzz for June 21st Featuring ...
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Distributing the Gift of Giving at Scale with Jenise Steverding
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June 23, 2021
Jenise Steverding is the Chief Impact Officer of Gifts for Good: an innovative and socially conscious startup whose mission is to disrupt the world of business gifting. As an agent of change for both large corporations and smaller companies alike, Gifts for Good’s digital platform is the only resource in the corporate gifting space that curates premium, posh, and purposeful gifts that give back. She leads impact strategy and brand partnerships for Gifts for Good, ensuring all curated, premium products meet the company’s impact and product standards. Steverding previously served as an early member of the TOMS Shoes Global Giving Program where she led the giving account team to scale their global shoe-giving platform from 1 million to 50 million pairs of shoes distributed through impactful nonprofit partnerships. She also was the first head of impact at a tech company, Pledgeling, and held a senior role at the Special Olympics World Games – where she oversaw the development and implementation of corporate sponsorships and cause-marketing programs with Toyota.
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Supply Chain Today and Tomorrow: Featuring Mike Griswold with Gartner
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June 22, 2021
Mike Griswold serves as Vice President Analyst with Gartner’s Consumer Value Chain team, focusing on the retail supply chain. He is responsible for assisting supply leaders in understanding and implementing demand-driven supply chain principles that improve the performance of their supply chain. Mr. Griswold joined Gartner through the company’s acquisition of AMR. Previous roles include helping line-of-business users align corporate strategy with their supply chain process and technology initiatives.
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Visibility is Not Enough: How to be Data Driven with RateLinx's Nate Endicott & Andrew Hooser
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June 21, 2021
Nate Endicott With a passion to help companies harness the opportunity of big data to substantially improve their supply chain and logistics visibility and performance, Nate Endicott joined RateLinx in 2014 as Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Alliances. Endicott is an expert at accurately diagnosing underlying problems and recommending custom RateLinx software and data service solutions. Endicott’s keen understanding of the RateLinx proprietary predictive modeling engine allows him to help businesses of all sizes to optimize their freight operations. Connect with Nate on LinkedIn.
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This Week in Business History for June 21st: 3 Things You May Not Know About Alan Turing, Marie Curie & Ed Bradley
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June 21, 2021
3 Things You May Not Know About Alan Turing, Marie Curie & Ed Bradley
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Una Actualización en Cadena de Suministros y Logística de América Latina, con Demós Pérez
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June 21, 2021
Una Actualización en Cadena de Suministros y Logística de América Latina...
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The Intersection of International Culture and Talent in Procurement, Guest Jacinta Taliauli
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June 18, 2021
The Intersection of International Culture and Talent in Procurement
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Manufacturing Monday on the Supply Chain Buzz: Featuring Special Guest Billy Taylor
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June 17, 2021
Billy Taylor is an American business executive, dynamic speaker and leadership guru. He is the CEO and President of LinkedXL (Excellence), a Business Operating Systems Architecting Firm. Taylor spent 30 years with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (GT), serving as Director of North America Manufacturing and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. During his tenure at Goodyear, the company’s earnings rose from -38M to +1B. As the Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion for Goodyear, Taylor led diversity and inclusion strategies for 64,000 employees across the 22 countries where Goodyear operates.
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Leading with a Servant Mentality: John Cash with HBCU Esports and Gaming
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June 17, 2021
Leading with a Servant Mentality
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Is the Future of Manufacturing Circular? Global Trends in Circular Supply Chain
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June 16, 2021
Deborah Dull leads supply chain product management at GE Digital which focuses on the supply chain capabilities needed to accelerate the industrial transition to a circular economy. Deborah explores the needs of industrial equipment stakeholders around the world, providing thought leadership on the industrial internet as a strategy for maximizing uptime, reducing cost, and improving time to value. Deborah focuses on building relevant digital industrial supply chain products which address these needs, as well as paving the way to a circular economy.
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What Makes a Startup Go? Sunrise Special
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June 15, 2021
What Makes a Startup Go?
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6 Strategies for Greater Supply Chain Resilience, Part 1
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June 15, 2021
6 Strategies for Greater Supply Chain Resilience
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This Week in Business HIstory for June 14th: Cars, Coasters, & Computers- 3 Ways We Moved Faster
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June 14, 2021
Cars, Coasters, & Computers- 3 Ways We Moved Fa
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Supply Chain is Boring Classic: The 3 Rules of Business with Duncan Klett of Kinaxis
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June 11, 2021
Duncan Klett is a Fellow and Co-founder of Kinaxis (established in 1984), whose product RapidResponse, offers an interactive tool for supply chain management. As a certified professional engineer, B.A.Sc, M.A.Sc Electrical, he has more that 35 years experience with analytics and software solutions. Duncan now acts on the Strategy team as a liaison amongst supply chain practitioners, researchers, the Kinaxis design team and executives. Prior to starting Kinaxis, Duncan held various positions developing real-time and computer-aided design systems with Bell Northern Research and Mitel Corporation. He also has been involved with several professional and community organizations and regularly gives lectures at universities and industry events.
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The Supply Chain Buzz for June 7th: Featuring Special Guest Michael Neme
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June 11, 2021
Michael Neme is a Franchise/Agent owner with GlobalTranz and VP of Supply Chain Solutions at Hook Logistics, which allows him to give their customers a one-stop-shop for all and everything supply chain/ops and tech-related. Head down—all gas. No brakes are his motto, whether it is in his personal life or professional life. He has been in the industry for eight years and has worked for some top asset and non-asset-based 3PLs, giving him a deeper understanding on how both asset and brokerage works. In a traditionally transactional sales industry, he has never sold a transactional deal. He has and still always look at his customers’ business like the way he looks at my own. “Let’s set this up for the long game and make strategic decisions like playing chess, not checkers.” His goal is for his customers to have a person and team they can count on to continue to build out tailored and scalable solutions that enhance efficiencies and increase customer profitability.
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SCN Live: Mike Griswold Shares Key Takeaways from 2021 Gartner Supply Chain Top 25
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June 09, 2021
Mike Griswold serves as Vice President Analyst with Gartner’s Consumer Value Chain team, focusing on the retail supply chain. He is responsible for assisting supply leaders in understanding and implementing demand-driven supply chain principles that improve the performance of their supply chain. Mr. Griswold joined Gartner through the company’s acquisition of AMR. Previous roles include helping line-of-business users align corporate strategy with their supply chain process and technology initiatives.
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Leading a Non-Profit Through the Pandemic: Essential Lessons From Books For Africa’s Pat Plonski
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June 08, 2021
Patrick Plonski, Ph.D. has served as the Executive Director of Books for Africa since 2003. He holds a Ph.D. in International Education (2009) and previously served as Executive Director of the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council at the University of Minnesota (1998-2003), and Committee Administrator for the Minnesota House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture (1987-1998).
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Sunrise Special: How do Venture Capitalists Choose a Startup?
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June 08, 2021
How do Venture Capitalists Choose a Startup?
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This Week in Business History for June 7th: Samuel "Slater the Traitor," Father of the American Industrial Revolution
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June 07, 2021
Father of the American Industrial Revolution
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De Niña Curiosa a Ingeniero Industrial a Líder en Cadena de Suministros: Conoce a Sofía Rivas
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June 07, 2021
Sofia Rivas Herrera is a Mexican Industrial Engineer from Tecnologico de Monterrey University, class 2019. Upon graduation she earned a scholarship to study MIT’s Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GCLOG) and graduated as one of the Top 3 performers of her class in 2020. She also has a multicultural background due to her international academic experiences at Singapore Management University and Kühne Logistics University in Hamburg. Former Data Analyst within the airport industry in Latin America at Pacific Airport Group, performing benchmarking reports and predictive analysis of future market behavior.
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IBM #think2021 Retrospective with Dr. Evaristus Mainsah
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June 07, 2021
Dr. Evaristus Mainsah is General Manager, IBM Hybrid Cloud & Edge Ecosystem. In this role he leads the IBM ecosystem team working with technology hardware manufacturers, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), and Global Systems Integrators (GSIs) to put his partners first and enable them to deliver value to their clients by taking advantage of IBM’s hybrid multicloud platform. This includes offerings such as Red Hat OpenShift, the IBM Cloud Platform, the highly differentiated Financial Services ready public Cloud including the ISV partners that are certified on it, and IBM’s Telco and enterprise 5G/Edge ecosystem. In his prior Commercial Model role was responsible for working across the entire Cloud & Cognitive Software Unit,
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The Top 4 Trends in Distribution and Fulfillment with CognitOps Co-Founder and CEO Alex Ramirez
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June 04, 2021
Alex Ramirez cut his teeth learning the foundations of systems and business consulting at Accenture, where he was first exposed to warehouse systems. After Accenture, Alex moved to Minnesota, and joined HighJump Software as a product consultant. Looking for warmer pastures, Alex joined an emerging software company in Austin, Reddworks – the driver behind the modern WES software platform. After leading the company through its acquisition by Dematic, Alex supported the integration and trained the Dematic team on modern software sales. Alex left Dematic in February 2018, and through 2018, met and worked with his cofounder, Reas Macken, to develop the concept and team behind CognitOps.
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How to Bring Moonshine to Market: The Art of Making Music, Liquor and More with Tommy Townsend
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June 03, 2021
Tommy Townsend’s career didn’t begin as a moonshine distiller, but as a musician who played with Waylon Jennings and toured as the lead singer for Waymore’s Outlaws. He is still writing new music today and is never too far away from his guitar. He’s toured with Brad Paisley, Montgomery Gentry, Ray Charles, ACDC, but finds the greatest joy in being with the people he grew up with back home in Blairsville, Georgia.
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Telling a Human Story About Digital Procurement Transformation
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June 02, 2021
About Digital Procurement Transformation
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You Don't Know Jack! Part 2 with Supply Chain Tech Investor Jack Freeman of PeakSpan Capital
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June 01, 2021
Jack Freeman has worked with growth-stage technology businesses his whole career and most recently is a partner to twelve portfolio companies at PeakSpan. Prior to joining PeakSpan, Jack worked for Stackpop, an early-stage startup where he was the team’s second business development hire and helped build out a SaaS-based cost management platform to help CTOs and IT teams buy and manage their internet infrastructure. After his startup was disrupted by AWS, Jack joined Macquarie Capital where he spent three years executing software M&A and capital markets transactions. Jack holds a B.A. in Economics from Middlebury College; and prior to Middlebury, he played division I soccer for Seton Hall University. Jack lives in Brooklyn Heights with his Fiancé and recently rescued puppy, Willow – the sweetest Great Pyrenees you’ll ever meet.
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TEKTOK Classic: Trailblazing a Supply Chain Career with Lora Cecere
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June 01, 2021
Lora Cecere, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights, is widely recognized as a global supply chain thought leader and recently received the 2020 Women in Supply Chain Influencer Award. Today, Lora has nearly 320,000 Linkedin Followers and is known for her high-value point of view and research geared at helping early adopters seeking first mover advantages through innovative supply chain strategies and market execution.
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A Memorial Day Tribute
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May 31, 2021
In this special episode of Veteran Voices, hosts Scott W. Luton and Kelly Barner share their own personal messages, including what Memorial Day means to them and a few examples of those incredible individuals that sacrificed it all for others.
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It's Never Too Late to Learn: Tips on Passing the APICS CSCP Exam
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May 28, 2021
Gene Pledger has been employed at D&F for 13 years. He was formerly a prepress director and graphic designer, and now his role as Supply Chain Director consists of monitoring nickel, steel, and other commodity inputs while overseeing supplier relationships in regards to overall procurement strategy. He also manages capital transactions on building projects and fabrication equipment. His secondary role is as a supply chain optimization leader, in particular operations efficiency with a focus on lean and continuous improvement in our operations. Connect with Gene on LinkedIn.
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Manufacturing Leadership Series on Supply Chain Now Featuring Peggy Gulick with Kohler
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May 28, 2021
In this episode of the Manufacturing Leadership series on Supply Chain Now, Scott and special guest host Billy Taylor welcome Peggy Gulick with Kohler to the show.
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When Mentoring Comes Full Circle: Supply Chain Leader and Legend, Tandreia Bellamy
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May 26, 2021
Tandreia Bellamy is currently Engineering Vice President for Global Freight Forwarding (GFF), responsible for operation strategy, forecasting and technology tool development to optimize sustainable efficiency while driving world class service. Tandreia held a similar position for UPS’s Global Logistics business unit. In this position, she directed all industrial engineering activities related to the company’s key product offerings: Warehousing, Distribution, Inventory Management, Service Parts Logistics and Mail Innovations. Prior to her Supply Chain roles she was the small package West Region Vice President of Engineering, responsible for the Industrial Engineering (IE), Operations Excellence (Quality), Asset Management and Technology Support Groups (TSG) for the 25 states in the western half of the United States. Tandreia was directed all aspect of planning, asset utilization, service quality, support and implementation of technology, and process improvements. Tandreia began her UPS career in 1986 as a part-time package handler while completing her undergraduate degree. She held various engineering and operations positions in Central Florida (Orlando) before being transferred to the UPS corporate office in Atlanta. While assigned to Corporate, Tandreia held positions in the Corporate Marketing and Corporate Industrial Engineering departments. Tandreia holds a BS from Stanford University and an MS from the University of Central Florida, both in Industrial Engineering. She served on the Board of Trustees for ChildServ (a multidisciplinary child and family services network) and was a member of the Texas A&M Engineering Advisory Board. She is currently on the Executive Advisory Boards for both Virginia Tech Industrial Engineering Department and the Associate for Supply Chain Management (formerly APICS). Tandreia is the proud mother of two wonderful children, Ruby (20) and Anthony (18).
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You Don't Know Jack! Interview with Supply Chain Tech Investor Jack Freeman of PeakSpan Capital
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May 25, 2021
“I think for us [growth equity investors], you need to have exactly half of it figured out. No one has it all figured out, but, for example, the most common scenarios, one where it’s very clear that you have high product quality and high customer sat and a great market opportunity, limited competitive dynamic, great team, but maybe the founder and his right or left-hand man or woman are doing all the sales. And we would say amazing business. I think we need to work on a more repeatable sales team and hire a sales ops person. And, and you really emphasize that the founder shouldn’t be doing the sales anymore, but that’s still is a great opportunity because you’ve proven the market. You’ve proven the product customers love you. And there’s just a couple of things to fine-tune. And in addition to fine-tuning it, yes, you have the gasoline on the fire analogy is a good one in the growth stage.”
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SCN Live: Supply Chains to Admire and Project Zebra with Lora Cecere
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May 25, 2021
“The automotive industry would be well-served to plant a field of carrots, right? You know, it’s more about carrots then sticks.”
– Lora Cecere, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights
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The Supply Chain Buzz for May 24th: Introducing the Supply Chain and Procurement Awards
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May 24, 2021
Kelly Barner is the Owner and Managing Director of Buyers Meeting Point and MyPurchasingCenter, and the host of the Supply Chain Now program Dial P for Procurement. She has been in procurement since 2003, starting as a practitioner and then as the Associate Director of Consulting at Emptoris. She has covered procurement news, events, publications, solutions, trends, and relevant economics at Buyers Meeting Point since 2009. Kelly is also the General Manager at Art of Procurement and Business Survey Chair for the ISM-New York Report on Business. Kelly has her MBA from Babson College as well as an MS in Library and Information Science from Simmons College and she has co-authored three books: ‘Supply Market Intelligence for Procurement Professionals’, ‘Procurement at a Crossroads’, and ‘Finance Unleashed’.
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This Week in Business History for May 24th: Lillian Gilbreth, the Mother of Modern Management
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May 24, 2021
Lillian Gilbreth, the Mother of Modern Management
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Approaching Procurement with a Growth Mindset
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May 24, 2021
Sam Achampong is a senior executive with extensive experience in Procurement and Supply Chain management across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. He has held Senior Procurement and Strategic Sourcing roles for organizations such as Land Securities in the UK, Abu Dhabi Municipality in the Middle East, and MTN across Africa. An active member of the procurement fraternity, Sam is currently Regional Director of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) for the Middle East and North Africa Region. He holds a Master’s Degree in International Procurement from the University of Glamorgan (Wales), MSc in Facilities Management from the University of Westminster (England), and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply. He is a regular speaker at industry events and an advocate for professional standards in procurement and supply management.
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SCN Live: Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa Featuring Azuka Chukwuelue
Supply Chain NOW
May 21, 2021
Azuka Chukwuelue is a certified professional, with a wealth of commercial experience spanning two decades in West East and Central Africa. She currently works as the Supply Chain Director at Kimberly-Clark Nigeria, where she is responsible for the Supply network and operational accountability in line with strategic business goals. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of Ibadan and Executive MBA in General Management & doing business in Africa from Pan African University (Lagos Business School) and Nanyang Business School, NTU, Singapore. She is currently running an advanced management program at INSEAD, the business school for the world
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The Supply Chain Buzz on the Digital Supply Chain for May 17th: Featuring Kevin L. Jackson & Special Ed
Supply Chain NOW
May 20, 2021
Special Ed (Ed Archer) began career as the youngest in charge in 1988 as a hip-hop recording artist. Went on to production, label, distribution, TV, media, tech and various areas of entertainment and content. Newly formed SEMEDIA is a culmination of the past 3 decades of an ever-evolving landscape.
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TEKTOK - SUPPLY CHAIN NOW 18TH MAY 2021
Supply Chain NOW
May 19, 2021
Kelly Barner is the Owner and Managing Director of Buyers Meeting Point and MyPurchasingCenter, and the host of the Supply Chain Now program Dial P for Procurement. She has been in procurement since 2003, starting as a practitioner and then as the Associate Director of Consulting at Emptoris. She has covered procurement news, events, publications, solutions, trends, and relevant economics at Buyers Meeting Point since 2009. Kelly is also the General Manager at Art of Procurement and Business Survey Chair for the ISM-New York Report on Business. Kelly has her MBA from Babson College as well as an MS in Library and Information Science from Simmons College and she has co-authored three books: ‘Supply Market Intelligence for Procurement Professionals’, ‘Procurement at a Crossroads’, and ‘Finance Unleashed’.
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The Top 3 Supply Chain Digital Transformation Barriers
Supply Chain NOW
May 19, 2021
Kim Reuter, From humble beginnings, working the import docks, representing Fortune 500 giants, Ford, Michelin Tire, and Black & Decker; to Amazon technology patent holder and Nordstrom Change Leader, Kimberly Reuter has designed, implemented, and optimized best-in-class, highly scalable global logistics and retail operations all over the world. Kimberly’s ability to set strategic vision supported by bomb-proof processes, built on decades of hands-on experience, has elevated her to legendary status. Sought after by her peers and executives for her intellectual capital and keen insights, Kimberly is a thought leader in the retail logistics industry.
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Decoding the Mysteries of Founder & Investor Relations with Sena Zorlu from Kubera Venture Capital Part 2
Supply Chain NOW
May 18, 2021
Sena Zorlu is a company builder, and an early stage investor at Kubera Venture Capital. She built three companies and is currently working on a stealth startup. She is based out of San Francisco Bay Area.
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Tomar riesgos, motivación personal y “The Mexican Connection”: Jose Luis Silva con Dux Capital
Supply Chain NOW
May 17, 2021
Before the foundation of Dux Capital, José Luis Silva was a corporate and investment banker at HSBC’s Global Banking team in Mexico. For nearly 10 years he emerged from being one of the first interns in the team to being responsible of the Pharmaceutical & Chemical sector, crafting and raising more than 43 top-tier multinational clients. José Luis holds an MBA from IE Business School in Madrid where he specialized in Private Equity/Venture Capital and performed a dual diploma in the Singapore Management University. Additionally, he holds a BA in Finance from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Mexico City. His most recent endeavor, Dux Capital, is a VC fund that invests in seed Latam heroes. José Luis co-founded the fund in 2017 in order to invest in three main industries: Tech, Consumer/Retail and Impact Investing. The fund has invested in 12 early-stage startups and has offices in Austin, TX and Mexico City.
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This Week in Business History for May 17th: 9 Things You Didn't Know About Tina Fey
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May 17, 2021
9 Things You Didn't Know About Tina Fey
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Introducing the Supply Chain Real Estate Series Featuring Ward Richmond, Melinda McLaughlin & Megan Creecy-Herman
Supply Chain NOW
May 17, 2021
Ward Richmond is an Executive Vice President and shareholder at Colliers International (NASDAQ: CIGI). His team within Colliers specializes in working with C-level executives and operational specialists to develop and execute corporate real estate strategies on a local and global basis in an effort to maximize operational efficiencies and value. Ward’s primary focus is representing dominant logistics companies in the acquisition and disposition of “supply chain real estate”: distribution centers, truck terminals, last mile hubs, manufacturing facilities and industrial land. With over 12 years of experience, Ward has developed an unparalleled understanding of Supply Chain Real Estate strategy via negotiating 500+ transactions, globally, in 50+ cities while generating millions in value for his customers. Ward enjoys reading, writing and speaking about eCommerce and the logistics industry. He’s been featured on podcasts like the GaryVee Audio Experience and interviewed by multiple publications including The Wall Street Journal
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The Supply Chain Buzz for May 10th Featuring Special Guest Mark Morley with OpenText
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May 14, 2021
Mark Morley Following completion of a Master of Science Degree in Computer Aided Engineering at Cranfield University in 1992, Mark joined the CAD/CAM software company Computervision as a solutions consultant. Following an acquisition by PTC in 1997 Mark took a small career break and went to work for the McLaren Formula One race team as a technology partner manager looking after the marketing activities of the technology sponsors to the team. Mark returned to PTC as an International Marketing Manager in September 1999 with a responsibility of establishing a global network of software demo centres. Following restructuring of PTC in 2003, Mark decided to take an MBA at Warwick Business School with a focus on marketing and a dissertation that looked at establishing a Space Tourism business. Following completion of the MBA, Mark joined GXS, a supply chain integration solution provider as an Industry Marketing Director focused on the Automotive sector in 2006 and then in 2014 OpenText acquired GXS. Today, Mark is Product Marketing Director for Business Network, a provider of cloud based integration solutions
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Digital Order Management Strategies to Optimize the Customer & Employee Experience
Supply Chain NOW
May 13, 2021
Jeremy Deuchars has been working with people on their technology-based and process initiatives for the past 16 years. Since joining Esker in 2013, organizations of all sizes have found value in partnering with him to evaluate their Order to Cash and Procure to Pay cycles. A focus on educating leaders and change agents about automation strategies has resulted in a positive impact for people and their companies, as well as, helping them foster stronger customer and vendor relationships. Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn.
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The Reverse Logistics Series: Featuring Joyce Cruts with Acer
Supply Chain NOW
May 12, 2021
Joyce Cruts is the VP of Supply Chain & Operations for Acer America Corporation. She is a proud member of the RLA board as well as Co-Chair of the Consumer Products Committee. She is a Solution-driven Operations Leader with nearly 20 years of demonstrated expertise in the execution and management of complex operations processes in the consumer electronics business. Joyce is a strategic thinker with focus on resolving complex business challenges end-to-end, implementing new approaches, and developing short and long-term strategies to achieve business critical goals. During the years she gathered extensive knowledge of all facets of the consumer electronic business in local markets and abroad. She is passionate about promoting sustainability and “green” supply chain methodologies to serve a higher level of social responsibility
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Decoding the Mysteries of Founder & Investor Relations with Sena Zorlu, Kubera Venture Capital, Pt 1
Supply Chain NOW
May 11, 2021
Sena Zorlu is a company builder, and an early stage investor at Kubera Venture Capital. She built three companies and is currently working on a stealth startup. She is based out of San Francisco Bay Area.
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Key Industry Insights From Across Africa: Gugulethu Hughes, Founder of Clinch
Supply Chain NOW
May 11, 2021
Gugulethu Hughes is a Procurement and Supply Chain professional with over a decade of experience in the supply chain field across different sectors. He is currently involved with Cambridge Capital focusing on Deal Sourcing, targeting Africa-based logistics companies that meet requisite EBITDA. He is interested in enhancing collaboration between African companies in the supply chain field and broader value chain while connecting start-ups with opportunities for scaling operations and reach.
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This Week in Business History for May 10th: The Rise of the "Oracle of Omaha"
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May 10, 2021
The Rise of the "Oracle of Omaha"
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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)