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As disruptive events persist, buying organizations must ensure that pricing, supply, and capacity remain stable across the supply chain. This requires sourcing teams to drive greater throughput and decision making under increased workload and event complexity, creating their toughest state of play in many years.Fortunately, sourcing leaders are uniquely positioned to create new sources of value by combating persistent market pressures and building resilience amidst volatility.In this episode, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, co-hosts Scott Luton and Greg White are joined by Ahmad Jiwani, Director, Product & Segment Marketing at Coupa, to discuss:• How sourcing and procurement professionals are being asked to lead during these challenging economic times• How a well-run strategic sourcing program can help companies build more agile supply chains• Ways that leading sourcing programs are leaning on optimization to keep costs low while also advancing ESG program goals such as red

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

The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12n ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!This week’s edition of The Buzz featured Kelly Barner, host of Dial P for Procurement, Greg White and Scott Luton, and was made possible by the team at 6 River Systems.In this session, created in collaboration with a live Supply Chain Now audience, Kelly, Greg, and Scott discussed:• The challenges associated with placing too much reliance on regulation in the fight against bad actors on the world stage• Truck driver strikes that are once again causing disruption in South Korea, and how that government’s handling of them compares to the U.S. federal government’s response to the railway strike• Disruptions in the lettuce supply chain that are interfering with (GASP!) the menu at Chick-fil-A• The current trend of the U.S. manufacturing industry ac

The year may be ending, but cybersecurity challenges are only heating up heading into 2023. To get prepared, Scott and Kevin sat down with Bruce Spector and Karen Braxton to discuss the top five cybersecurity priorities for manufacturing next year in this episode sponsored by Microsoft. Learn more about how Maryland's state government has supported increased workforce training for digital security, why you need to take a holistic approach and enforce procedures, and much more. #MSFTAmbassadorAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: Growing your Process Maturity in 2023: https://bit.ly/3T9esEjThis ep

Get into the holiday spirit with this classic edition of This Week in Business History. Listen as Kelly Barner takes listeners back to visit an era and a place mythologized by one of the most popular Christmas stories of all time: A Christmas Carol. The story, which was written by Charles Dickens and published in 1843, addresses a number of economic and social issues that not only marked the impact of the Industrial Revolution and emerging middle class, but how poverty was viewed and treated by society at the time.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Supply Chain Planning: Growing your Process Maturity in 2023: https:

The relationship between a graduate professor and their students is a special one. They learn from each other, facing new challenges with fresh solutions. Dr. Jason Miller, a Professor at Michigan State University, believes his current students are among the hardest working that he has come across in his teaching career. In this interview, two of those students join Dr. Miller and Scott Luton to share their professional backstories.Ashley Yearwood is a senior at Michigan State University in the Honors College and President of the Supply Chain Management Association. Jacob Lava, also a senior at Michigan State, is majoring in supply chain management and serves as CFO on the executive board for the Supply Chain Management Association.In this interview, you will hear Dr. Miller, Ashley, Jacob, and Scott discuss:• The importance of discipline-focused organizations run by graduate students, like the Supply Chain Management Association at Michigan State• Their perspective on the top supply chain trends and news sto

Supplier diversity professionals have good reason to celebrate in 2022. Companies clearly see a connection between supplier diversity and workplace culture. The recognize that their commitment to supplier diversity is also an investment in the employee experience.The 2022 State of Supplier Diversity Report received the highest level of annual participation since it was first run in 2017. Over 200 companies of different sizes and industries shared their current status, best practices, operational challenges, and vision for the future. They see evidence that the good news is real but also recognize that there is still work to be done.In this Dial P crossover episode, Aylin Basom, CEO of supplier.io., and Lois Eichacker, Vice President of Customer Success at supplier.io, joined Kelly Barner and Scott Luton to share the most compelling findings from this year’s report and interact with the exceptional Dial P audience.They took this opportunity to comment on the report’s three key findings, putting them into conte

Macy's makes a supply chain comeback, rail freight hangs in the balance and retail winners emerge from Black Friday weekend. On this week's Buzz, Scott, Greg and Karin are discussing it all. Tune in to hear their expert takes as they chat with Kinaxis Director of Product Marketing Alexa Cheater on how supply chains can future-roof their strategy by reconfiguring the supply chain, exciting happenings at Kinaxis and more.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLearn more about Kinaxis here: https://www.kinaxis.com/enLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Undermanaged Spend Categories: How GPOs Can Help Mitigate Your Risks: https://bit.ly/3SM5WeKWEBINAR- Supply

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott goes on location to speak with Logistics with Purpose and Supply Chain Now en Espanol host Enrique Alvarez to discuss one of their favorite topics- leadership. Listen as they cover their top leadership traits for the current environment and going into 2023. You'll hear a frank conversation between Enrique and Scott about how they view leadership and culture, as entrepreneurs, team members, and as fathers.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLearn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorglobal.comWhy Work Sucks and How to Fix It: https://bit.ly/3VowPavLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2022 Q3 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.comWEBINAR- Undermanaged

As president and CEO of MedShare, a company that has delivered critical medical equipment to over 100 countries, Charles Redding knows a thing or two about complex supply chains and coordinating with shipping partners to help communities in need. But throughout his international career, he’s gained an even greater understanding of how to encourage effective leaders, get proactive on disaster relief, and navigate cultural differences – both across borders and within companies – to drive long-term growth. In one of Scott's favorite episodes of Logistics with Purpose, produced in partnership with Vector Global Logistics, listen for inspiration, advice – and a whole new view of philanthropy.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3zKRLyLSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://