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“The Procurement Pros Series: A Conversation with Rod Sherkin of ProPurchaser.com” Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 150 SCNR Episode 150 features Rod Sherkin of ProPurchaser.com. Rod is the founder and president of ProPurchaser.com. Prior to entering cyberspace, he was the senior executive responsible for supply chain for both Pillsbury and Ball Packaging, where, for 15 years, he honed his negotiating skills with suppliers. Rod has spent the last 20 years sharing what he learned with other procurement professionals. Learn more about the company here: www.ProPurchaser.com Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Connect with Rod on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rod-sherkin-6b64661/ Check out Rod’s upcoming webinar: https://tinyurl.com/y5cxauqz Sign up for a free trial of ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ 2019 AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain & Quality Conference: https://myscma.com/scac-events/2019-supply-chain-quality/ Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog APICS Atlanta: www.APICSAtlanta.org TalentStream: www.talentstreamstaffing.com Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: 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 Scott Luton. For any additional information, please visit our show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-150

“Tariffs, eCommerce Trends & the Infinite Shelf: A Conversation with Dematic” Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 149 Hosted by Vector Global Logistics Learn more: www.VectorGL.com Episode 149 features Shibu Sasidharan and Kristen Delphos. Shibu Sasidharan serves as Vice President/Global Business Development & Strategy for Dematic, a leading supplier of integrated automated supply chain technology, software and services based out of Atlanta, Georgia. In a newly created global role, Shibu leads the global Strategy and Corporate development organization which is responsible for the company's long-term strategy, planning and growth initiatives. Shibu also leads business development efforts for the company along with the commercial transformation function that leads best-in-class commercial excellence processes and revenue acceleration. Prior to Dematic, Shibu spend a decade with GE (General Electric company) on various strategy and commercial roles spanning across 5 countries. He was the Chief Marketing officer for Downstream Oil & Gas business in GE where he led the design, development implementation of long-term strategic growth Initiatives. Shibu holds a master’s in management along with a Bachelor of Engineering. Learn more about Dematic here: www.dematic.com Kristen Delphos joined Dematic as Vice President and Head of Marketing & Communications in 2019. Kristen came to Dematic from ABB, where she had been VP of Communications for the Industrial Solutions business acquired from GE in 2018. She has more than 15 years of experience in developing and leading communications programs across the transportation, energy, manufacturing and consumer sectors, having held various global communications leadership roles at other Fortune-ranked companies including GE, UPS and ADT. Kristen holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA. Learn more about Dematic here: www.dematic.com Will Haraway, Ben Harris, and Scott Luton hosted episode 149. For more information, please visit our show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-149.

“Demand Planning Insights and Resources: A Conversation with Bob Collins & Carol Ptak” Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 148 Sponsored by ASCM – Learn more: www.ascm.org Episode 148 of Supply Chain Now Radio features Bob Collins and Carol Ptak. Bob Collins, CPIM-F, CIRM, CSCP, CPLP serves as Senior Director of Learning & Development at the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM). Bob has over 25 years of experience as a Supply Chain professional, both in practitioner and consultant capacities. A former APICS volunteer, instructor, & past APICS President, Bob has spent over 10 years on staff, where he’s been responsible for learning & development, courseware, and instructor development. Learn more about ASCM here: www.ASCM.org Carol Ptak, CPIM-F, CIRM is a Partner at the Demand Driven Institute, the global authority on demand driven education, training, certification, & compliance. She is a leading authority in the use of ERP and Supply Chain tools to drive improved bottom line performance. Carol is past Vice Present and global industry executive for manufacturing and distribution industries at PeopleSoft and is considered a demand driven thought leader across industry. A past APICS President, more recently Carol has served as a Visiting Professor and Distinguished Executive in Residence at Pacific Lutheran University. Learn more about the Demand Driven Institute here: https://www.demanddriveninstitute.com/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Connect with Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-collins-cfpim-cirm-cscp-cplp-cae-b179a41/ Connect with Carol on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demanddrivencarol/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Register for ASCM 2019: https://www.apics.org/annual-conference/about/ascm-2019 Learn more about the ACSM & Demand Driven Institute offerings: www.ascm.org/ddi 2019 AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain & Quality Conference: https://myscma.com/scac-events/2019-supply-chain-quality/ Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://tinyurl.com/y5k7wdrh APICS Atlanta: https://conta.cc/31d7ROJ TalentStream: www.talentstreamstaffing.com Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: 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 Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-148.

“Economic Pressure, Terrible Tariffs & Retail Apocalypse” SCNR 147 Hosted by Vector Global Logistics Learn more: www.VectorGL.com Episode 147 of Supply Chain Now Radio features Cathy Morrow Roberson and Paul D'Arrigo. With almost twenty years of experience in the logistics market, eleven of those years with UPS, Cathy Morrow Roberson founded market research firm Logistics Trends & Insights LLC (LTI) in 2015. LTI offers a host of services including primary and secondary market research, market sizing, m&a due diligence, strategic guidance, and PR & marketing support. In addition, Cathy is a contributor to such publications as Forbes, The Loadstar and Air Cargo World. Roberson holds a BA from Winthrop University, a Masters in Library Science from the University of South Carolina and an MBA from Mercer University. Learn more about Logistics Trends & Insights LLC here: https://logisticstrendsandinsights.com/ Paul D’Arrigo is co-founder of Saltbox, a modern co-working space that’s purpose-built for entrepreneurs who need a functional warehouse. The first location of Saltbox will be opening late-2019 in the Upper West Side area of Atlanta. Prior to Saltbox Paul was co-founder of Ally Commerce, an eCommerce-as-a-service provider who helps brand manufacturers go direct to consumer. Paul’s experience is all things eCommerce began with the founding of his first eCommerce company, Unique Squared, in 2007. That original foray into eCommerce quickly grew and was ranked #110 on the Inc 500 in 2011. Prior to a eCommerce Paul was an Industrial Engineer with UPS and holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech. Learn more about Saltbox here: www.joinsaltbox.com Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-morrow-roberson-lti/ Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdarrigo/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ 2019 AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain & Quality Conference: https://myscma.com/scac-events/2019-supply-chain-quality/ Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://tinyurl.com/y5k7wdrh APICS Atlanta: https://conta.cc/31d7ROJ Learn more about APICS certification training at Georgia Tech: https://www.scl.gatech.edu/apicsbootcamps TalentStream: www.talentstreamstaffing.com Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: 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 show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-147

“Jordana Crow with Spend Management Experts: Role Models, Reinvention, & Resilience” SCNR 146 The Full Access Series on Supply Chain Now Radio Learn more: www.FullAccessOnline.com This episode of our Full Access series features Jordana Crow. Jordana serves as Director of Strategic Alliances & Community Affairs for Spend Management Experts (SME), a firm that provides strategic guidance, cost modeling technology and deep market intelligence to help companies optimize their transportation, distribution and fulfillment spend. In her role, Jordana brings more than 20 years of marketing experience to SME where she is responsible for managing the company’s philanthropic endeavors, local business outreach, and conference and event participation. Previously, Jordana spent nearly a decade with the Cartoon Network in the Strategic Marketing and Partnerships group. In her role, she led a team responsible for more than 60 on-air, online and on package promotions each year, working with major kids brands such as Lego, Nintendo and Warner Bros. Prior to her time at Cartoon Network, she held account management posts at Career Sports and Entertainment and began her career in sports and entertainment marketing successfully registering more than 10,000 athletes and 5,000 team officials at the 1996 Olympic Games held in Atlanta. Crow holds a BA from Emory University. Learn more about Spend Management Experts here: https://spendmanagementexperts.com/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Connect with Jordana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-greentree-ph-d-43341720/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ 2019 AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain & Quality Conference: https://myscma.com/scac-events/2019-supply-chain-quality/ Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://tinyurl.com/y5k7wdrh APICS Atlanta: https://conta.cc/31d7ROJ Learn more about APICS certification training at Georgia Tech: https://www.scl.gatech.edu/apicsbootcamps TalentStream: www.talentstreamstaffing.com Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: 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 Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-146

"Vivian Greentree, Ph.D. with Fiserv: Strive, Thrive, & Have Drive” SCNR 145 The Full Access Series on Supply Chain Now Radio Learn more: www.FullAccessOnline.com This episode of the Full Access series features Vivian Greentree, Ph.D. Vivian is a Senior Vice President and Head of Global Corporate Citizenship at Fiserv (which merged with First Data earlier in 2019), where she oversees the strategy and implementation of the company’s philanthropic, diversity and inclusion, social responsibility, responsible sourcing, and sustainability efforts. Before assuming this role, Vivian joined the organization as the Head of Military and Veteran Affairs in February 2014. In that role Vivian created First Data Salutes, a company-wide military engagement strategy to provide the military community with access to career opportunities and best-in-class education resources, while offering premier business solutions to veteran-owned businesses. In recognition of First Data’s success under Vivian’s leadership, in 2017 First Data was ranked #1 on Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers. A U.S. Navy veteran and military spouse, Dr. Greentree helped found Blue Star Families, the largest chapter-based military support organization in the country, where she served as director of research and policy. Learn more about Fiserv here: https://www.fiserv.com/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Connect with Vivian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-greentree-ph-d-43341720/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ 2019 AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain & Quality Conference: https://myscma.com/scac-events/2019-supply-chain-quality/ Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://tinyurl.com/y5k7wdrh APICS Atlanta: https://conta.cc/31d7ROJ Learn more about APICS certification training at Georgia Tech: https://www.scl.gatech.edu/apicsbootcamps TalentStream: www.talentstreamstaffing.com Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: 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 show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-145.

“Reverse Logistics & the Business of Liquidations” SCNR 144 The Reverse Logistics Series on Supply Chain Now Radio Conducted in partnership with the Reverse Logistics Association Learn more: www.RLA.org Episode 144 of Supply Chain Now Radio features Tony Sciarrotta. Tony 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. So it was a simple decision for the selection team at RLA to approve Mr. Sciarrotta. Since his experience, qualifications and service to RLA was more than substantial to meet the requirement that was needed as the next Executive Director. Mr. Sciarrotta has held a variety of sales and marketing positions in the consumer electronics industry for over 35 years, most recently as the President of Reverse IT Sales & Consulting. Tony brings so much experience to the RLA team, including 25 years at Philips Consumer Lifestyle. His background helped prepare him for a developmental role as director for returns management activities, and in 1998 Tony was assigned to create and manage a cross functional department to reduce returns and their associated costs. He was successful at implementing effective returns policies and procedures with a variety of dealers, and in 2005, Tony assumed responsibility for maximizing asset recovery of all returned consumer goods. Tony has specifically targeted best avenues for reselling returned goods at the model level, by using tools developed with finance support. 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 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/ 2019 AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain & Quality Conference: https://myscma.com/scac-events/2019-supply-chain-quality/ Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://tinyurl.com/y5k7wdrh APICS Atlanta: https://conta.cc/31d7ROJ Learn more about APICS certification training at Georgia Tech: https://www.scl.gatech.edu/apicsbootcamps TalentStream: www.talentstreamstaffing.com Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: 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 additional information, please visit our show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-144

“South Carolina Manufacturing News, Supply Chain Visibility Insights & CSCMP Update” SCNR 143 Hosted by Vector Global Logistics Learn more: www.VectorGL.com Episode 143 of Supply Chain Now Radio features Amy Tinsley and Dave Maddox. Amy Tinsley serves as Executive Director of the South Carolina Automotive Council (SCAC), a Council of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) connecting South Carolina’s automotive industry. Driven by SCMA’s automotive members – from Original Equipment Makers to all levels of the supply chain – the SCAC engages on industry relevant topics including trade, government policy, supply chain, quality, workforce and economic development. SCAC’s established annual events provide a forum for insightful discussion on trends and issues impacting the industry on a local and global basis. In addition to facilitating the state’s network of automotive companies, the SCAC also promotes the continued growth and strengthening of the automotive industry by partnering with state and local organizations in workforce and economic development efforts. Learn more here: https://myscma.com/sc-automotive-council/ Dave Maddox serves as SVP Sales Supply Chain for nVision Global Technology Solutions, Inc. nVision Global provides configurable logistics services and solutions for customers around the world, enabling them to optimize their supply chain and gain access to critical data. nVision offers a full suite of logistics services and solutions that allow for end to end shipment and supply chain management and visibility. Dave leads the sales and marketing efforts for TMS solutions and supply chain services for nVision. Dave holds a BS degree in Business Administration from Cameron University in Lawton, OK, and currently is President of CSCMP Atlanta: www.atlantacscmp.org . Dave brings to the nVision team 34 years of successful experience in Supply Chain Services and TMS sales and marketing. Learn more about nVision Global here: www.nvisionglobal.com Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Connect with Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-tinsley-8a961464/ Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-maddox-3b821311/ Connect with Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willharaway/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance: https://myscma.com/ South Carolina Automotive Council: https://myscma.com/sc-automotive-council/ CSCMP EDGE 2019: www.cscmpedge.org 2019 AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain & Quality Conference: https://myscma.com/scac-events/2019-supply-chain-quality/ Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://tinyurl.com/y5k7wdrh APICS Atlanta: https://conta.cc/31d7ROJ Learn more about APICS certification training at Georgia Tech: https://www.scl.gatech.edu/apicsbootcamps TalentStream: www.talentstreamstaffing.com Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ Episode 143 was hosted by Will Haraway, Greg White, and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-143

“VETLANTA Voice Series: Veteran Transition Stories & Hiring Resources” SCNR 142 The VETLANTA Voice Series Exclusively On Supply Chain Now Radio This episode features Matthew Grob, Lloyd Knight, and Christopher Plamp. Matthew Grob serves as the U.S. Department of Labor’s representative for the Veterans Employment Outreach Program for the Southeast US since June 2015. Matthew provides consultative expertise and advisory services to regional and national employers through direct engagement and strategic partnerships with Veterans’ service organizations, state workforce partners and government agencies to promote Veterans’ employment opportunities. Matthew enlisted in the US Army in 1989 and served as an Intelligence Specialist in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and tours in Germany and Italy. Christopher Plamp joined Hire Heroes USA after leaving the Air Force as a colonel in May 2014. He was an Air Force Command Pilot, flight instructor and evaluator, primarily flying the A-10 Warthog, the MQ-1B Unmanned Predator, the UV-18B Twin Otter, and the TG-16 Sailplane. He was an A-10 Fighter Squadron Director of Operations, and an MQ-1B Reconnaissance Squadron Commander, as well as a Flying Training Group Commander at the United States Air Force Academy. He also served in the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) as the director of a four-star generals Commander’s Action Group (CAG). In his final position, Christopher was director of one of only two NATO Combined Air Operations Centers, which were responsible for the military air defense of the 14 NATO countries in Northern Europe. Lloyd Knight is a Senior Director of International Air Freight based at UPS Supply Chain Solutions corporate campus in Alpharetta, GA. Lloyd began his career with UPS in 2007 and in addition to his current assignment has served multiple capacities including Director of Global Freight Forwarding, Director of Global Government Operations and Government Operations Manager. In addition to these roles, Lloyd has been selected for several special assignments including a six month rotation with corporate HR establishing the UPS Veterans Management Training Program, a six week deployment to Hong Kong in 2017 to support peak season and the Chairman of the UPS Veterans Council in 2019. Lloyd retired from the Air Force in 2007 after 20 years of service. During his military service, Lloyd logged over 3,000 flight hours as a Loadmaster on several aircraft including the C-141 Starlifter, C-5 Galaxy, and C-23 Sherpa. He also served as a Functional Manager at HQ Air Mobility Command and First Sergeant for Medical and Communications Squadrons. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewgrob/ Connect with Christopher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cplamp62/ Connect with Lloyd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloydknight/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Check out VETLANTA: www.Vetlanta.org Check out a wide variety of Veteran resources: www.Veterans.gov Check out Hire Heroes: https://www.hireheroesusa.org/ 2019 AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain & Quality Conference: https://myscma.com/scac-events/2019-supply-chain-quality/ Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-142.

“Supply Chain Real Estate: An Interview with Ward Richmond” SCNR 141 The New Supply Chain Real Estate Series Exclusively On Supply Chain Now Radio This episode features Ward Richmond. Ward 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. Ward has also been a featured speaker at multiple real estate and logistics conferences around the globe. Ward currently serves on the steering committee for the Colliers International Logistics & Transportation Solutions Group and is an active member of IWLA, IAMC, and the semi-legendary, Texas Warehouse Association. Be sure to check out Ward’s blog at: www.SupplyChainRealEstate.com and learn more about Colliers International here: https://www2.colliers.com/en Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Connect with Ward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wardrichmond/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Check out more industry real estate news: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ 2019 AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain & Quality Conference: https://myscma.com/scac-events/2019-supply-chain-quality/ Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://tinyurl.com/y5k7wdrh APICS Atlanta: https://conta.cc/31d7ROJ Learn more about APICS certification training at Georgia Tech: https://www.scl.gatech.edu/apicsbootcamps TalentStream: www.talentstreamstaffing.com Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: 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 Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-141

“Tackling the Top Three Supply Chain Topics with Sarah Barnes-Humphrey” Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 140 Jointly Presented by Let’s Talk Supply Chain & Supply Chain Now Radio This episode features Sarah Barnes-Humphrey. Sarah is a logistician turned supply chain marketer, passionate about bringing stories to life in an industry that has traditionally been about stats and numbers. As the host of the popular “Let’s Talk Supply Chain” Podcast (LTSC), blog and The Trade Squad on YouTube, Sarah helps tell the stories and bring awareness to brands and hot topics in the industry which includes her infamous Women in Supply Chain series. Recently named Top 100 Most Influential Women in Canadian Supply Chain by SCMA, Sarah has spent the past 20 years in logistics and supply chain learning everything she can, and recently ventured off on her own to grow the LTSC brand including a new YouTube Channel called "The SC, supply chain tv" where you will learn from real people talking about real supply chain topics. Sarah is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Shipz Inc, a new technology platform encompassing all of her experience and knowledge in supply chain bringing innovative, collaborative ideas together on own platform for the supply chain industry. In her spare time you can find her on the field throwing out runners at second base, on the beach or singing in the car. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbarnescitp/ Check out Sarah’s podcast: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/ Check out Sarah’s YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/y25s4qrt Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ 2019 AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain & Quality Conference: https://myscma.com/scac-events/2019-supply-chain-quality/ Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://tinyurl.com/y5k7wdrh APICS Atlanta: https://conta.cc/31d7ROJ Learn more about APICS certification training at Georgia Tech: https://www.scl.gatech.edu/apicsbootcamps TalentStream: www.talentstreamstaffing.com Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: 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 Scott Luton and Greg White. For more information, please visit our show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-140

“A Manufacturer on a Mission: The Lamon Luther Story” Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 139 Learn more: www.TodayInManufacturing.com Hosted exclusively by www.SupplyChainNowRadio.com Episode 139 features Kelsey Daniels and Laura Madajewski. Kelsey Daniels works as the Project Manager and Sales / Design Specialist for Lamon Luther, a custom furniture company that employs folks that have experienced extreme life hardships (addiction, homelessness, imprisonment, etc.). Kelsey studied Sociology at the University of Georgia and worked for an anti-human trafficking and social entrepreneurship non-profit after college. She hopped into a sales role for an Atlanta brewery before transitioning into the furniture industry. When she's not working, Kelsey enjoys going on walks through her Midtown neighborhood, cooking for friends, looking for treasures at thrift stores, and supporting local artisans. Learn more about Lamon Luther here: https://www.lamonluther.com/ Laura Madajewski, CPA, MBA is a Principal in the Audit and Advisory department of HLB Gross Collins, P.C. She leads the firm's Manufacturing and Distribution Practice, as well as the ERISA Practice of the firm. She has extensive experience helping clients improve controls, strengthen management, enhance governance roles and oversight and streamline operations through diligence to facilitate positive changes and growth for her clients' operations. As a trusted advisor, she gets to know each client in order to provide a customized approach to their assurance and accounting needs. In her spare time, Laura enjoys charitable and volunteer roles throughout the Atlanta and North Fulton communities supporting various initiatives. She also is an avid barbeque fan and enjoys judging contests as a Kansas City Certified BBQ judge. Learn more about HLB Gross Collins here: https://hlbgrosscollins.com/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Connect with Kelsey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-daniels-41057b40/ Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-madajewski-cpa-mba-10233113/ Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsmoss/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ 2019 AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain & Quality Conference: https://myscma.com/scac-events/2019-supply-chain-quality/ Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://tinyurl.com/y5k7wdrh APICS Atlanta: https://conta.cc/31d7ROJ Learn more about APICS certification training at Georgia Tech: https://www.scl.gatech.edu/apicsbootcamps TalentStream: www.talentstreamstaffing.com Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ This episode in the Today in Manufacturing series was hosted by Scott Luton and Jason Moss. For more information, please visit our show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-139

“Manufacturing Industry Observations: Talent, Tariffs & Innovation” Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 138 Learn more: www.TodayInManufacturing.com Hosted exclusively by www.SupplyChainNowRadio.com Laura Madajewski is the featured guests of episode 138. Laura Madajewski, CPA, MBA is a Principal in the Audit and Advisory department of HLB Gross Collins, P.C. She leads the firm's Manufacturing and Distribution Practice, as well as the ERISA Practice of the firm. She has extensive experience helping clients improve controls, strengthen management, enhance governance roles and oversight and streamline operations through diligence to facilitate positive changes and growth for her clients' operations. As a trusted advisor, she gets to know each client in order to provide a customized approach to their assurance and accounting needs. In her spare time, Laura enjoys charitable and volunteer roles throughout the Atlanta and North Fulton communities supporting various initiatives. She also is an avid barbeque fan and enjoys judging contests as a Kansas City Certified BBQ judge. Learn more about HLB Gross Collins here: https://hlbgrosscollins.com/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-madajewski-cpa-mba-10233113/ Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsmoss/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ 2019 AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain & Quality Conference: https://myscma.com/scac-events/2019-supply-chain-quality/ Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://tinyurl.com/y5k7wdrh APICS Atlanta: https://conta.cc/31d7ROJ Learn more about APICS certification training at Georgia Tech: https://www.scl.gatech.edu/apicsbootcamps TalentStream: www.talentstreamstaffing.com Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: 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 Scott Luton and Jason Moss. For more information, please visit our show page at www.supplychiannowradio.com/episode-138.

“Own Your Awesome & Get Stuff Done: A Full Access Conversation with Kathy Fulton of ALAN” Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 137 Learn more: www.FullAccessOnline.com Hosted exclusively by www.SupplyChainNowRadio.com Today's episode of Full Access features Kathy Fulton. Kathy is Executive Director for American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN). She leads the organization in facilitating donations of logistics services and equipment to enable delivery of millions of dollars of humanitarian aid. Kathy served as the organization’s director of operations from 2010 until her promotion in 2014. In 2019, Ms. Fulton was named as a DC Velocity “Rainmaker”. Ms. Fulton’s passion is the intersection of supply chain and emergency management, focusing on the critical role logistics and supply chain professionals play in disaster relief. She serves on national workgroups focused on efficient coordination of logistics activities during disasters, including those hosted by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, the Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Research Board, National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, and the National Emergency Management Association. Preceding her work with ALAN, Fulton was Senior Manager of Information Technology Services at Saddle Creek Logistics Services where she led IT infrastructure implementation and support, corporate systems, and business continuity planning. Kathy holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Mathematics from Northwestern State University of Louisiana and Master’s degrees in Business Administration and Management Information Systems from the University of South Florida. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Connect with Kathy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyfulton/ Learn more about American Logistics Aid Network: https://www.alanaid.org/ 2019 AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain & Quality Conference: https://myscma.com/scac-events/2019-supply-chain-quality/ Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://tinyurl.com/y5k7wdrh APICS Atlanta: https://conta.cc/31d7ROJ Learn more about APICS certification training at Georgia Tech: https://www.scl.gatech.edu/apicsbootcamps TalentStream: www.talentstreamstaffing.com Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: 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 Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-137.

“Forward-Looking Supply Chain Industry Coverage: A Conversation with Timothy Dooner of FreightWaves” Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 136 Episode 136 features Timothy Dooner. Timothy is currently creating new podcast, radio, video, and multimedia content for FreightWaves. He is hard at work on developing the next greatest podcast known to man. Dooner is a 14-year industry veteran who has held directors positions in operations, sales, consulting, and marketing. He has worked with FedEx, Reebok, Adidas, L.L. Bean, Hasbro, Louis Vuitton, and many more high-level clients across the full spectrum of the supply chain. An accomplished podcaster, Dooner has launched several successful podcasts including the acclaimed supply chain & logistics shows: The Shipping Pod and Consulting Logistics. He is a host and producer on What The Truck?!? and you can wake up with his FreightWaves Morning Minute News Briefs on Alexa, and all podcast platforms. Just recently, Dooner was named co-host of FreightWaves Radio, which is found exclusively on SiriusXM RoadDog Trucking. All opinions are his own. #MoreCowbell. Learn more about FreightWaves here: https://www.freightwaves.com/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Connect with Timothy Dooner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothydooner/ Learn more about FreightWaves Radio: https://www.freightwaves.com/radio Check out FreightWaves Live: Chicago: https://www.freightwaves.com/live-chi 2019 AIAG/SCAC Supply Chain & Quality Conference: https://myscma.com/scac-events/2019-supply-chain-quality/ Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://tinyurl.com/y5k7wdrh APICS Atlanta: https://conta.cc/31d7ROJ Learn more about APICS certification training at Georgia Tech: https://www.scl.gatech.edu/apicsbootcamps TalentStream: www.talentstreamstaffing.com Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.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 show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-136