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Supply Chain Now
Discover why Supply Chain Now is the #1 Voice of Supply Chain. Our hosts comprised of seasoned industry-leaders, practitioners, and solution providers address the industry’s challenges, trends, and innovations for our global audience. With engaging, informative, and on-trend content, our podcasts, l...
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Review of the July 2026 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index - Rates Edition
Freight rates have entered a new phase, and the signals pointing to it have been hiding in plain sight for anyone willing to look past the headlines a...
Beyond the ERP Tradeoff: Building AI-ready Operations
Enterprise technology has long promised to unlock operational potential, but the trade-offs between monolithic ERP systems and fragmented best-of-bree...
The Buzz: AI, Freight Volatility, and the Hidden Power of Yard Operations
From rising diesel prices and China's evolving economy to Boeing's continued turnaround and the growing role of AI in logistics, this week's episode o...
How AI Is Transforming Supply Chain Jobs, Skills, and the Future Workforce
The AI hype cycle is over. The scaling race has begun.
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton welcomes special guest co-host Marina...
Inside Shipium's Plan to Turn Freight Audit Into Real-Time Monitoring
Freight audit is one of supply chain's most stubborn cost centers, and the traditional model of catching errors months after the fact is no longer goo...
The Buzz: Manufacturing Momentum, AI Reality & Leadership That Lasts
On this episode of The Buzz, powered by Zebra Technologies, hosts Scott Luton and special guest co-host Amber Salley are joined by Rich Carey of MFG.i...
Supply Chains to Admire 2026: Winners and Dynamic Benchmarking Opportunities
Supply chain benchmarking has been evolving rapidly, but the biggest shifts in driving true organizational value may still be unfolding.
In this...
More Orders, Less Profit. What's Going On?
E-commerce order volumes are climbing, but bottom-line profits aren’t keeping pace.
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and Tev...
The Buzz: Amazon Business, GLP-1 Logistics, & Mid-Year Supply Chain Leadership
What should supply chain leaders be focused on as the second half of the year begins? This week's episode of The Buzz, powered by Zebra Technologies,...
The Never Normal: Successful Leadership in an Age of Constant Disruption
The real problem isn't that organizations don't have resilience plans. It's that those plans sit on paper, never operationalized, never tested, until...
How Data Readiness Drives Better Patient Outcomes
Healthcare supply chain technology is evolving rapidly, but systemic data fragmentation and operational inefficiencies are moving even faster.
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The Buzz: Why Procurement Is Becoming a Strategic Advantage
In this episode of The Buzz, powered by APL Logistics, Scott Luton and Kim Reuter are joined by Edmund Zagorin, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at...
How Entrepreneurial Leadership Drives Growth & Innovation in Supply Chain
Most companies don't have a transportation problem. They have a management problem.
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W....
Supply Chain Lessons From Vacation Movies and Pop Culture Chaos
What can classic vacation movies teach us about building stronger, smarter supply chains?
In this episode, Scott W. Luton welcome...
The Buzz: Why Supply Chain Planning Needs a Decision Intelligence Upgrade
In this episode of The Buzz, powered by APL Logistics, Scott Luton is joined by Marty Parker and special guest Thomas Beil, founder and CEO of Perfect...
The Infrastructure Gap: Why Direct Procurement is at a Breaking Point
Most companies aren't struggling with procurement because they're spending too little on technology. They're struggling because they're building intel...
A $240K Shipment Saved: Venture Metals’ Real-Time Rescue
Supply chain technology is evolving rapidly, but cargo criminals are moving even faster.
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and...
The Buzz: World Cup Logistics, PepsiCo’s Autonomous Future, & Forklift Safety Innovation
On this episode of The Buzz, powered by APL Logistics, hosts Scott Luton and Richard Donaldson break down the latest developments shaping global suppl...
A View from the Top of the Deal Table: AI, Supply Chain, and the Next Wave of Value
Supply chain technology has been evolving rapidly, but the biggest shifts in operational excellence may still be unfolding.
In this episode of S...
Supply Chain Leader Briefing: From Quantum Risk to Practical Action
Every organization relies on secure digital connections across suppliers, partners, and platforms. Yet many of the technologies that protect those con...
The Buzz: AI Adoption, Brand Differentiation, & Embracing Discomfort
On this episode of The Buzz, Scott Luton is joined by special co-host Dr. Muddassir Ahmed and special guest Anthony Reeves, Vice President of Global B...
Driving Innovation in Returns Management: David Sobie with Happy Returns
Most retailers don't have a return policy problem. They have an incentive problem.
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton is joined...
A Few of the Supply Chain Gals: Winning Case Competitions & Transforming Industry
Every industry talks about preparing for the future, but few spend enough time listening to the people who will ultimately shape it.
What often...
The Buzz: How Decision Intelligence Can Transform Supply Chain Performance
Artificial intelligence continues to dominate supply chain conversations, but why are so many organizations struggling to move beyond pilots and into...
Key Takeaways from Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2026
Supply chain is evolving rapidly and AI is changing how decisions are made. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton, Karin Bursa, and Jake Ba...
How to Reduce Freight Spend Without a Full RFP
Freight costs are rising - but most shippers aren’t capturing the savings hiding in their own data. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton a...
How to Reduce Freight Spend Without a Full RFP
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(00:00) Intro
(02:33) Welcoming Shannon Vaillancourt, CEO of RateLinx
(03:12) Chicago Bears draft talk (...
Investing In the NOW Generation of Supply Chain Leaders
The future of supply chain may depend on the things most people never think about.
Pallets, materials, unit load design, transportation systems,...
Investing In the NOW Generation of Supply Chain Leaders
Jump into the conversation:
(00:00) Intro
(02:21) Meet today’s packaging industry panel
(05:03) Graduation, family, and taekwondo st...
Analysis of the Q1 2026 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index
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This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda L...
Analysis of the Q1 2026 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index
The data doesn't lie, and in Q1 2026, it's telling a story the freight industry hasn't seen in years.
In this special episode of Supply Chain No...
The Buzz: Why Supply Chain Leaders Must Adapt Faster Than Ever
In this episode of The Buzz, we explore the accelerating pace of supply chain transformation—from AI and automation to talent challenges, micro-fulfil...
Why the Theory of Constraints Is More Relevant Than Ever Before
Most organizations don't have a technology problem. They have a focus problem.
In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton, together wit...
Supply Chain Now Classic Episode: Remade in America
Every year, Americans return nearly a trillion dollars’ worth of products. But once those items leave our hands, most of us never think about where th...
The Buzz: How Reverse Logistics Is Reshaping Retail and Recommerce
In this episode of The Buzz, we explore the future of reverse logistics, circularity, supply chain design, and the growing role of AI in transforming...
The Secret Sauce: Tips for Leaders that Want to Scale AI Effectively
AI in the supply chain has moved well beyond the pilot stage, but for many organizations, it still hasn't moved far enough.
In this episode of S...
Celebrating National Supply Chain Day 2026
National Supply Chain Day started with a simple idea: the people who keep the world moving deserve to be seen.
In this special episode of Supply...
The Buzz: The Supply Chain Powering the Met Gala
In this special marketing edition of The Buzz, we explore the hidden supply chain behind one of the world’s biggest fashion and branding events—the Me...
Smart Logistics 101 for Modern Warehouse Operations
Most warehouse automation projects don't fail because of the technology. They fail because of the approach.
In this episode, Scott W. Luton sits...
3 Big Thoughts on Leading Supply Chain Into the Autonomous Era
AI is everywhere in supply chain, but more AI does not always mean better decisions.
In this episode, Scott W. Luton and special co-host Mike Gr...