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"How Industry Associations Increase Your IQ: Michael Mikitka with WERC." Supply Chain Now, Episode 270 This episode features Michael Mikitka. Michael is chief executive officer and is responsible for helping WERC live up to the commitment it has made to their members and the industry. Michael and his team work to ensure WERC provides its members with education, research and services to develop them professionally and to improve the performance of logistics within their organizations. WERC is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL. Michael joined WERC in 2000 and served as the senior director of the organization’s flagship annual conference and managed WERC’s network of chapters. In 2009, WERC’s board of directors appointed Michael as CEO. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmikitka/ Q4 2019 US Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com/?es=a209&a=20 SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: https://tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2tXz9gT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-270

"Innovation Trends in the Manufacturing Sector: Aaron Meredith with Point A Center for Supply Chain Innovation" Supply Chain Now, Episode 269 Today in Manufacturing Series Exclusively on Supply Chain Now in Partnership with the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance Powered by HLB Gross Collins For more information: www.hlbgrosscollins.com This episode features Aaron Meredith and Laura Madajewski. 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! Laura Madajewski is a Principal at HLB Gross Collins, P.C. She leads the Manufacturing, Distribution and Supply Chain Practice as well as the ERISA Plans Practice at the firm. Laura serves privately held clients domestically and internationally as a trusted advisor, and works diligently to facilitate positive changes and growth for her clients’ operations through strategic planning, strengthening management and governance, and enhancing controls. She is a regular presenter and published author on various topics in her specialty service areas. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-madajewski-cpa-mba-10233113 Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronmeredith/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: https://tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2tXz9gT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-269

"The Buzz: Global Economic Outlook, Counterfeit Industry & Ecommerce, Waymo Expansion & More" The Supply Chain Buzz Series Supply Chain Now, Episode 268 Sponsored by The Effective Syndicate – www.TheEffectiveSyndicate.com The Supply Chain Buzz is hosted by Scott Luton and features the top things to know in supply chain in 15 minutes or less. Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and has served on the boards for APICS Atlanta and the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. Follow Scott Luton on Twitter at @ScottWLuton and learn more about Supply Chain Now here: www.SupplyChainNowRadio.com Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Register for Stand Up & Sound Off: https://supplychainnowradio.com/stand-up/ IMF Global Economy Outlook: https://tinyurl.com/vh5vczs Counterfeit Problem in Ecommerce: https://tinyurl.com/t3a685h Waymo Epands Testing: https://tinyurl.com/qql82sv Union Membership Lowest Ever: https://tinyurl.com/wolvjql SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: https://tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2tXz9gT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-268

"Supply Chain End of Year News & Notes with Scott Luton, Greg White and Chris Barnes" Supply Chain Now, Episode 267 This episode features three of our Supply Chain Now hosts, Chris Barnes, Greg White, and Scott Luton. Chris Barnes is a supply chain guru and the APICS Coach. He holds a B.S., Industrial Engineering and Economics Minor, from Bradley University, an MBA in Industrial Psychology with Honors from the University of West Florida. He holds CPIM-F, CLTD-F and CSCP-F designations from ASCM/APICS, one of the few in the world. Barnes is a supply chain advocate, visionary, and frequent podcaster and blogger at www.APICS.Coach.com. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn and reach out to him via email at: chris@apicscoach.com. Greg White serves as Principle & Host at Supply Chain Now Radio. Greg is a founder, CEO, board director and advisor in B2B technology with multiple successful exits. He recently joined Trefoil Advisory as a Partner to further their vision of stronger companies by delivering practical solutions to the highest-stakes challenges. Prior to Trefoil, Greg served as CEO at Curo, a field service management solution most notably used by Amazon to direct their fulfillment center deployment workforce. Greg is most known for founding Blue Ridge Solutions and served as President & CEO for the Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader of cloud-native supply chain applications that balance inventory with customer demand. In addition to his work at Supply Chain Now Radio and Trefoil, rapidly-growing companies leverage Greg as an independent board director and advisor for his experience building disruptive B2B technology and supply chain companies widely recognized as industry leaders. Learn more about Trefoil Advisory: www.trefoiladvisory.com Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. Follow Scott Luton on Twitter at @ScottWLuton and learn more about Supply Chain Now here: www.SupplyChainNowRadio.com Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrbarnes/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: https://tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2tXz9gT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-267

"Taking Stock of AI Technology for Inventory Management: Key Insights from Verusen & Accenture" Supply Chain Now, Episode 266 This episode features Paul Noble and Erik Green. Erik Green is the North American Materials & Equipment Practice Lead within Accenture Operations. His responsibilities include managing a cross-client Category Management team, the development and execution of category strategies and strategic sourcing initiatives; furthermore, designing and implementing supplier performance management programs, and generating value to clients using Lean practices focusing on Total Cost of Ownership. Erik is also responsible for the continued development of technology tools at Accenture, focusing on digitally enabling category management. Erik brings over nineteen years of experience in procurement and supply chain management expertise. Ensuring the delivery of contractual commitments, processes, and effective customer relationship management. Before joining Accenture, Erik spent six years in the Automotive Industry as a Corporate MRO Materials Manager, and three years as an Operations Manager for an Integrated Supply solutions company. Throughout his professional career, Erik has worked with leadership teams, procurement, finance, operations, and technical groups to deliver proven results driving out costs within MRO. Paul Noble is Founder and CEO of Verusen, a technology firm that uses AI to predict inventory and harmonize data organizations in a variety of industries. Verusen automatically integrates to your ERP and disparate data sources — single or multiple systems, one or many locations. Then, the platform’s Artificial Intelligence learns from your own inventory experts and encodes their knowledge to provide seamless inventory harmonization. With Verusen, you get automatic naming and categorization with 99% reliability at scale — a true material master. Paul’s passion for entrepreneurship has always shaped his approach for go-to-market strategies and tools, which was the driving force behind pursuing his dream of launching Verusen to improve the availability of easy-to-use technology for optimizing the supply chain for materials and MRO. Learn more about Verusen here: https://www.verusen.com/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauljnoble/ Connect with Erik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-green-321bb522/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: https://tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2tXz9gT Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-266

“Talent Market Update: Key Lessons Learned from 2019 & What to Look for in 2020” Episode 265 This episode features Jessica Clayton and Travis Turner. Jessica Clayton is Founding Partner of TalentStream. She is a cum laude graduate of Clemson University with a Masters Degree from The Citadel. Jessica grew up in the staffing industry and worked for a national staffing company before launching TalentStream in 2013. In addition to leading her company, Jessica enjoys giving back to the Greenville (SC) community and spending time with her husband and three children. A former Teacher of the Year in South Carolina, she has served as a volunteer leader at a wide variety of organizations, to include Ronald McDonald House, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and the Red Cross. Jessica serves as Chair of Career Development on the APICS Industrial Crescent Board of Directors, where she’s been instrumental to launching Supply Chain 101 in the Upstate, an education enrichment program aimed at spreading awareness of the Supply Chain industry in elementary schools. Jessica also maintains active professional memberships in SHRM Greenville. A member of Christ Church of Greenville, Jessica serves on the Annual Giving Cabinet, as well as the Children’s Ministry committee. Learn more about TalentStream here: www.talentstreamstaffing.com Travis Turner serves as Director of Business Development for Hire Dynamics, a leading staffing and recruiting firm. Specializing in contact centers, logistics, manufacturing operations, and office support services, Hire Dynamics’ performance is best measured by the loyalty of clients, talent, and employees. With a Net Promoter Score of 73% among clients and 67% among talent, the firm is over 3x the industry average for talent and over 9x the industry average for clients, placing it in the top 1% of staffing companies. Prior to his current role at Hire Dynamics, Travis served as National Sales Accounts Manager with Coyote Logistics. He earned his BS in Business Finance from Georgia Southern University, where he was the 2003 Baseball Team Captain. Travis also holds the Certified Staffing Professional (CSP) designation from the American Staffing Association. Connect with Travis Turner on LinkedIn, follow Hire Dynamics on Twitter and learn more about the organization here: https://hiredynamics.com/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaclayton1/ Connect with Travis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-turner-hire-dynamics/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: https://tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2tXz9gT Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-265

"The Association for Manufacturing Excellence: Two Industry Leaders Share Their Stories & Insights" Supply Chain Now, Episode 264 This episode features Corie Shields and Chrystal York. Chrystal York is a results-oriented leader with industry experience in business wide program implementation, cross-functional team leadership and delivering strategic initiatives with sustainable gains. She is a certified Project Manager (PMP), Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Professional adept at building leaders, managing programs and transforming culture that enhance business practices, reduce operational costs and drive profitable growth. Learn more about Trojan Battery Company here: http://www.trojanbattery.com/ Corie Shields is a director on AME SE Region Board and has spent the majority of her career working in manufacturing of overhead distribution transformers, sheet metal enclosures and stampings. She has held leadership positions in Operations, Production Planning, Logistics and Quality & Continuous Improvement. She is passionate about working with people to improve processes and create unconstrained work flow. Learn more about AME here: www.ame.org Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Chrystal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrystalyorkmba/ Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrbarnes/ Norm Bodek Interview, Part 1: https://supplychainnowradio.com/episode-237/ Norm Bodek Interview, Part 2: https://supplychainnowradio.com/episode-239/ Norm Bodek Interview, Part 3: https://supplychainnowradio.com/episode-243/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: https://tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2tXz9gT Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode is hosted by Chris Barnes and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-264

"The Buzz: Bold Sustainability Plans, How Tech is Shaping Manufacturing in 2020, and More" The Supply Chain Buzz Series Supply Chain Now, Episode 263 Sponsored by The Effective Syndicate- www.TheEffectiveSyndicate.com The Buzz features host Scott Luton, and the top things to know in supply chain in 15 minutes or less. Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and has served on the boards for APICS Atlanta and the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. Follow Scott Luton on Twitter at @ScottWLuton and learn more about Supply Chain Now here: www.SupplyChainNowRadio.com Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ H&M Leveraging AI: https://tinyurl.com/uabxsla Nestle Plans to Reduce Plastics: https://tinyurl.com/uwc6bb8 3 Ways Tech to Change Manufacturing: https://tinyurl.com/sgn3n4d Resilience360 and Riskpulse to Partner: https://tinyurl.com/tm6vf7w GlobalTranz Acquires Cerasis: https://tinyurl.com/s57v5jf SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: https://tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2tXz9gT Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-263

"Tracking Key Issues Facing the Transportation Industry: Gail Rutkowski with NASSTRAC" Supply Chain Now, Episode 262 Broadcast Live from CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event in Atlanta, GA This episode features Gail Rutkowski. Gail is Executive Director of the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC). A veteran of more than 30 years in the transportation industry, Gail has experienced both sides of the industry, from shipper to carrier, from small shipments to truckloads, from domestic to international. Gail’s experience runs the gamut from private fleet management with Quaker Oats and Belden Wire and Cable, to truckload sales with C. H. Robinson, to transportation management with Thomas & Betts and Medline Industries. She started and ran the logistics services division at AIMS Logistics before leaving to start Wabash Worldwide Logistics, helping clients expand their 3PL service offerings, and manage their truckload services. Gail is past president of NASSTRAC and a member of their Executive Committee. Selected as NASSTRAC Member of the Year in 2001, 2005, and 2012, Gail became Executive Director in 2014. She has been a frequent speaker at a number of industry conferences and has published articles in Traffic World and LQ Magazine. In 2005, Gail was named one of the top 50 people in Logistics by World Trade Magazine. Learn more about NASSTRAC here: https://www.nasstrac.org/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Copy of Gail’s Keynote Presentation: https://tinyurl.com/uc6cw3f Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: https://tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Webinar on AI & Inventory Management: https://tinyurl.com/u7gmr9v Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2tXz9gT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-262

"Serving the Transportation Industry for Over 80 Years: Checking in with SCM3” Supply Chain Now, Episode 261 Broadcast Live from CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event in Atlanta, GA This episode features Kendra Miller. Kendra Miller, SMC3’s director of alliance partner development, has spent her entire career in logistics. She served at Roadway Express/YRC for 12 years, beginning her role at the company in terminal operations before moving to Roadway’s corporate office to oversee customer care operations and 31 field customer care centers. Her experience with 3PLs includes serving as the Southeast vice president of sales for Astra/CFX Holdings. In her role at SMC3, Miller helps the logistics technology company’s alliance partners with product integrations and upgrades to new rating and transit-time solutions. Learn more about SMC3 here: https://www.smc3.com/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Kendra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-miller-12a1004/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: https://tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Webinar on AI & Inventory Management: https://tinyurl.com/u7gmr9v Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2tXz9gT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-261

"Global Aviation Leadership: ATL Launches the Atlanta Air Cargo Community System” Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 260 This episode features Elliott Page and Linda Eshiwani-Nate. Elliott Paige is the Director for Air Service Development at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. He joined the world's busiest and most efficient airport after a successful career promoting trade and investment for over 20 years, including serving 10-years as a diplomat in Geneva, Switzerland. Elliott also worked as an international civil servant with the World Trade Organization and the United Nation's International Trade Center. Since at Hartsfield-Jackson, he has built solid relationships with aviation executives worldwide, recruited several international passenger and cargo airlines, plus several domestic airlines. Learn more about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport here: http://www.atl.com/ Linda Eshiwani-Nate serves as Senior Airport Officer for Cargo Business Development for the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. In this role, Linda manages the implementation of the ATL cargo air service development strategy, and the subsequent budget and technical work plans. She also manages the execution of the ATL cargo strategic plan initiatives aimed at: attracting new airlines and increasing frequencies of existing flights; partnering with the ATL cargo community stakeholders to implement new and improved, best-in-class cargo ground handling standards; providing market based business cases to airlines for the purpose of air service development; preparing and managing the implementation of the cargo air service development annual business plan, work plan and budget. In addition to cargo business development, Linda manages the ATL Air Service Incentive Plan (ASIP), a $10 million plan designed to stimulate cargo and passenger growth, particularly to routes that link ATL to the fastest growing economies globally. Learn more about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport here: http://www.atl.com/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now Radio: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Elliott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliottpaige/ Connect with Linda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-eshiwani-nate-399ba433/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Webinar on AI & Inventory Management: https://tinyurl.com/u7gmr9v SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/y43lywrd Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://tinyurl.com/wc68s9f Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-260

"Making 2020 the Year of Returns Reduction: Felton E. Lewis IIII with Newmine” Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 259 This episode features Felton E. Lewis IIII. Felton has 30+ years of experience helping CPG, Retailers, and 3PL Providers recognize business value from their investment in eCommerce, OM, WMS, and Store Fulfillment technology. Felton engages directly with CEO's, COO's, CFO's, Head of Merchandising and Supply Chain execs to build the financial business case and economic impact of returns reduction initiatives. Felton established a twelve-year supply chain footprint in line level management with the Kellogg Company in Distribution, Manufacturing and Corporate Logistics. He led the rollout of the Kellogg WMS and OM to several outsourced logistics providers (EXEL, DSC, and GATX). Felton led the design, development, and delivery of the Kellogg Distribution Management System, as well as several efficient consumer response initiatives in the grocery industry between Kellogg’s and its retail trading partners. Felton established a twelve-year technology footprint with YANTRA, a tech startup that launched DOM (Distributed Order Management), as well as AT&T, IBM, eBay Enterprise. He led the early adoption of DOM deployments in the Retail space with Walmart, Circuit City, Academy Sports, WMS deployments with Eaton, Motorola, Honeywell, and in the 3pl space with EXEL Logistics, APL, and FedEx. Felton is a Principal with www.newmine.com and heads up NA Sales and Alliances. Our vision at Newmine is to ensure retailers thrive in a transforming world. In addition to our operations and technology consulting practice, Newmine seeks to disrupt the returns management market with AI-driven returns reduction solutions. Newmine’s Chief Returns Officer® is an AI-powered platform that gives retailers a holistic view of integrated returns-related data from across the enterprise, prescribes corrective actions, and enables collaboration. Newmine has partnered with RVCF to launch a new industry focused Product Returns Council. Learn more here: https://www.prweb.com/releases/newmine_partners_with_retail_value_chain_federation_to_launch_industry_focused_product_returns_council/prweb16811012.htm Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Subscribe to Supply Chain Now Radio: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Felton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flewis4/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Webinar on AI & Inventory Management: https://tinyurl.com/u7gmr9v SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/y43lywrd Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://tinyurl.com/wc68s9f Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-259

"The Buzz: Chinese Auto Market Slump, Air Cargo Woes, Parallel Reality, Apple’s Daisy Robot & More” The Supply Chain Buzz Series Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 258 Sponsored by The Effective Syndicate – www.TheEffectiveSyndicate.com This episode features Scott Luton in our weekly supply chain buzz- the top news in supply chain in 15 minutes or less! Scott W. Luton is the founder & CEO of Supply Chain Now Radio. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott was named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He founded the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards and also served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA and has served on the boards for APICS Atlanta and the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. He also serves as an advisor with TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm based in the Southeast. Follow Scott Luton on Twitter at @ScottWLuton and learn more about SCNR here: www.SupplyChainNowRadio.com Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Subscribe to Supply Chain Now Radio: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Chinese Auto Sales Decline: https://tinyurl.com/yxxo8uuh Carroll Shelby Doc on Netflix: https://tinyurl.com/rh37wwo Parallel Reality: https://tinyurl.com/ygrkbka5 Air Cargo Slump: https://tinyurl.com/va927lu Apple’s Daisy Robot: https://tinyurl.com/u9zrr8n Talent Management Best Practices: https://tinyurl.com/sgcupkb Webinar on AI & Inventory Management: https://tinyurl.com/u7gmr9v SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/y43lywrd Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://tinyurl.com/wc68s9f Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-258

"Key Leadership Lessons Learned from 2019 and How to Avoid & Overcome Micromanagement" The Multi-Generational Leadership Series on Supply Chain Now Radio SCNR 257 This episode features Tandreia Bellamy. 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). Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Connect with Tandreia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tandreia-bellamy-56b49959/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Subscribe to Supply Chain Now Radio: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/vdfkr7t Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://tinyurl.com/wc68s9f Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-257

"How to Grow & Improve Supply Chain & Reverse Logistics Higher Education” SCNR 256 The Reverse Logistics Series on Supply Chain Now Radio Conducted in Partnership with the Reverse Logistics Association Learn more: https://rla.org/ This episode features Tony Scirrotta and Tim Brown. Timothy Brown serves as Managing Director of Georgia Tech’s Supply Chain & Logistics Institute (SCL). Mr. Brown has over 30 years of experience in logistics optimization and strategy through work in industry operations, consulting services, and as an educator. He is responsible for the strategic planning and development of executive education programs as well as serving as the liaison to on- and off-campus professional associations, organizations and individuals regarding the recruitment and delivery of such programs in support of expanding SCL's global mission to enable supply chain professionals, businesses, and international governments to transform complex supply chains, improve logistics performance, and increase competitiveness by applying education, innovation and solutions (emerging practices). Learn more about Georgia Tech’s Supply Chain & Logistics Institute: www.scl.gatech.edu Tony Sciarrotta serves as Executive Director of the Reverse Logistics Association. He was nominated and selected by the Board to serve as the Executive Director on August 1, 2016. Since Mr. Sciarrotta had been an active member serving in committee leadership of Reverse Logistics Association since 2005, he had also served on the Board of RLA from 2005 to 2012 while employed at Philips Consumer Lifestyle as their Director of Sales & Marketing. Since his experience, qualifications and service to RLA was more than substantial to meet the requirement that was needed as the next Executive Director. Tony brings so much experience to the RLA team, including 25 years at Philips Consumer Lifestyle. In 2013, after establishing best-in-class results for returns in the consumer goods industry, Tony retired from Philips and now sits on various committees and industry groups. Learn more about the Reverse Logistics Association here: https://rla.org/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Subscribe to Supply Chain Now Radio: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timbrownchaingang/ Connect with Tony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-sciarrotta-235570/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable Event: https://tinyurl.com/vdfkr7t Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://tinyurl.com/wc68s9f Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog Spend Management Experts: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-256