TEKTOK

TEKTOK Classic: Leveraging S&OP to Drive Customer Collaboration and Business Transformation at Plastic Packaging

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In this classic TEKTOK episode, Chief Commercial Officer and S&OP expert Angie Taylor joins Karin to discuss how leveraging Sales & Operations Planning as the foundation for business transformation and customer collaboration is fueling more profitable growth at Plastic Packaging Technologies. Hear how Plastic Packaging quickly combined people, process, technology, and data to serve customers with new insights, greater agility, and increased visibility despite dramatic demand swings, product mix changes and shifts from retail stores to eCommerce.

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok-classic-leveraging-sop-drive-customer-collabortaion-business-transformation-plastic-packaging-tt53

What the Thriving Supply Chain Professional Needs to Succeed

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0400

What exactly does the thriving supply chain professional need to succeed? The past few years have been filled with challenges and uncertainties which are expected to impact all areas of the supply chain for years to come. In some cases, resiliency has been achieved with hard work, creativity and flexibility from supply chain professionals willing to go the extra mile or muscle through with inferior to help serve customers. Join us for insights on What the Thriving Supply Chain Professional Needs to Succeed in their career.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/thriving-supply-chain-professional-succeed-tt52

TEKTOK Classic: Replenishment is the Cornerstone of Business Profitability

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Replenishment is the cornerstone of your business profitability. This is the area of supply chain planning that offers a significant competitive advantage and opportunity for automation. In the simplest form, replenishment is the process of resupplying product that has been consumed or sold. It is for those products that should always be available, where your customers need access to those on an ongoing basis. In this classic TEKTOK episode, listen as Karin welcomes supply chain leader Christine Chidoub to the show to discuss the attributes to consider when calculating replenishment, and how you can drive this important part of your business.

Additional LInks & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok-classic-replenishment-cornerstone-business-tt51

Start Here for S&OP Success

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) consistently ranks as one of the top three priorities for management teams. A strong, repeatable S&OP process designed to accelerate and improve decision-making. It will help to synchronize strategic goals with operational activities and objectives. You can measure results in areas such as improving service levels, freeing up working capital, increasing forecast accuracy, reducing organizational friction, and boosting revenue growth. If S&OP is so pivotal to business success, why do many companies struggle to achieve the full benefits? This TEKTOK episode will explore where to start for S&OP success.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/start-here-success-tt50

Important Questions You Should Be Asking When Checking Customer References

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Selecting a Digital Supply Chain solution to support your transformation initiative is difficult. It can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Research shows that it takes some companies up to 18 months to document and prioritize selection criteria, business use cases, and a ranking of future needs which precedes identifying a long list of potential solutions to investigate before determining your short list, final selection, contract negotiation, and project kickoff. One important step in the process is conducting references provided by your short list of supply chain solution providers. This TEKTOK episode will review a list of 20 important questions you should be asking.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/important-questions-asking-checking-customer-references-tt49

Exploring Agile Analytics-Driven Demand Planning with Robert Zwerling

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Ready to get back into the supply chain driver's seat? Tune into a conversation with respected author and Managing Director of the Finance Analytics Institute, Robert Zwerling. Get his recommendations and insights on how agile analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are paving the way for automation and scenario planning to help you anticipate a range of future possibilities. The exciting outcome? You will enable your business to transform from reacting to the future into a business that is able to orchestrate the future.

Additional Links and Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/exploring-agile-analytics-driven-demand-planning-tt48

Looking for a Supply Chain Crystal Ball? What You Missed at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2022

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Are you looking for a Supply Chain Crystal Ball? Industry Analysts play a unique role in helping companies prioritize supply chain initiatives, set and benchmark performance goals, understand unique industry vertical opportunities and identify a short list of potential solution and service providers. To be well informed and effective, the Industry Analysts must engage with solution and service providers to understand their software solutions, unique value propositions including product differentiators, complimentary services, customer success track record, and partner ecosystems.

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-crystal-ball-gartner-supply-chain-symposium-tt47

TEKTOK Classic: Supply Chain Basics Every Businessperson Needs to Know

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

As a Supply Chain Technology industry advisory and the Host of TEKTOK, Karin is often asked to provide an overview of supply chain basics for executive leadership teams, new hires, and interested investors. Clearly, each of these audiences has very different points of view but they all seek to understand and be more engaged on a variety of supply chain topics. This classic TEKTOK episode covers some of the basic building blocks that lay the foundation for significantly more information, complexity, and opportunity. Your colleagues, family and friends will certainly have a better understanding of the important and remarkable work you and your teams do every day!

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok-classic-supply-chain-basics-businessperson-tt46

Ready to Turn Your CFO into a Supply Chain Cheerleader?

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

As the threat of an economic downturn looms, it’s time to discuss why NOW is the right time to turn your CFO into a Supply Chain Cheerleader. CFOs strongly believe that good supply chain performance is vital to achieving financial growth. However, most CFOs view supply chains as a tremendous cost of doing business and a potential drain on profitability. The truth is, your CFO needs your insights and expertise to navigate the current volatile environment and boost profitability.

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/cfo-supply-chain-cheerleader-tt45

Tapping Into The Winning Link with Billy Ray Taylor

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

You have a great product. You have top-notch talent. You have a process that’s been carefully mapped out. So, what’s missing? Join us to hear from executive speaker and leadership authority Billy Ray Taylor. In his groundbreaking guide, The Winning Link, Bill Ray Taylor outlines A Proven Process to Define, Align, and Execute Strategy at Every Level – from top management to front-line employees. You'll also hear Billy's goals for The Winning Link podcast here on Supply Chain Now.

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/tapping-winning-link-tt44

Do You Need a Supply Chain Digital Twin?

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Digital Twins have moved from a nice to have, to a must have mandate. The pandemic exposed weaknesses in our global supply chains – gaps or more accurately fragility in our supply chains at a time when we need significant agility and greater resiliency. As Supply Chain Movers & Shakers, you are working hard to help your companies gain greater visibility, better flexibility and more responsive agility as you are leading your businesses through a gauntlet of shortages, constraints, disruptions and geopolitical events. This episode of TEKTOK Digital Supply Chain Podcast will help you understand how a DIGITAL TWIN can help.

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-digital-twin-tt43

Good News and Bad News for Supply Chain Planning – The Post-COVID Effect

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Between climate change disasters, new tariffs and the "Great Resignation," today's supply chains are facing constraints like never before, and it's high time supply chain professionals reevaluated their use of data and technology to stay ahead of the curve. To that end, Scott and Karin join Valerie Tardif, Vice President of Product Management at Infor, to discuss how companies can begin to upgrade their planning prowess. Tune in to get Valerie's expert take on why data and analytics must be tailored by industry, how customized technology can give you a competitive edge and what you need to do to prepare for a growing number of cybersecurity attacks.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Leveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/

WEBINAR- 3 ways to stay afloat through the supply chain crisis: A distributor’s story: https://bit.ly/3uaUBeC

WEBINAR: Sustainability and Profitability: The ripple effect of shipping less air https://bit.ly/3A87xFM

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/good-news-bad-news-supply-chain-planning-post-covid-effect-948

The Best of The Best TEKTOK Spring 2022

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Spring 2022 has been busy for Supply Chain Movers & Shakers! To help you catch up on what you missed, we’ve pulled together a summary of the Best of the Best TEKTOK episodes for Spring 2022 with links to help you eliminate the noise and get the information and inspiration you need to replace risky inventory with valuable insights.

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/best-best-tektok-spring-2022-tt41

Leveraging S&OP to Drive Customer Collaboration and Business Transformation at Plastic Packaging

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode of TEKTOK. learn how leveraging Sales & Operations Planning as the foundation for business transformation and customer collaboration fueled more profitable growth at Plastic Packaging Technologies. Hear how Plastic Packaging quickly combined people, process, technology, and data to serve customers with new insights, greater agility, and increased visibility despite dramatic demand swings, product mix changes and shifts from retail stores to eCommerce. S&OP expert Angie Taylor shares what her team at Plastic Packaging Technologies is doing to drive visibility, greater customer collaboration and more profitable growth.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/leveraging-snop-drive-customer-collaboration-business-transportation-plastic-packaging-tt40

What You Missed at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2022

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The expectations around the VALUE supply chains deliver are accelerating despite ongoing volatility, disruption, and gridlock. We are all grappling with the impacts of the pandemic, global conflict, climate change, shifting channel, and product mixes as well as constraints on available talent.

As supply chain leaders, we must be prepared to navigate uncertainty and mitigate risk in an increasingly dynamic global market. Many of these challenges were discussed at the 2022 Gartner Supply Chain Symposium held in Orlando, Florida which is billed as “The World’s Most Important Gathering of CSCOs and Supply Chain Executives.” There were no silver bullets, but there were lots of fresh insights and inspirations. Tune in to TEKTOK for some highlights.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.comwhat-missed-gartner-supply-chain-symposium-2022-tt39

TEKTOK Classic: Industry Titan Art Mesher Unabashedly Unleashed

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

How often do you get the chance to hear from someone who founded not just a company but an entire industry framework? Well, the opportunity has arrived. In this TEKTOK Classic episode, Scott and Karin sat down with Art Mesher, author of the "Three V's" - visibility, velocity and variability - and member of the Supply Chain Hall of Fame (2016) to revisit how his ideas apply to the current state of supply chain - and find out why it's always best to go fishing first. If you didn't catch the livestream, tune in for the replay as we hear from a true supply chain giant.

Additional Links and Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok-classic-art-mesher-tt38

Framing Your Business Case for Digital Supply Chain Investments

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This episode of TEKTOK will help you Frame Your Business Case for Digital Supply Chain Investments. The reality is that estimating potential ROI from deploying a new Digital Supply Chain Solution can be difficult. The number one reason why ROI is difficult to predict might surprise you. Listen in to understand the best Key Performance Indicators as well as proven ranges of improvements from hundreds of successful supply chain transformations.

Insights from this episode of TEKTOK will help you put together a business case that creates a connected, transparent, and highly automated supply chain independent of a solution provider that might introduce bias into your business case. Keep in mind supply chain transformation will likely require your team to embrace a plan to progress your “maturity” in process, technology and data. Enjoy the challenges. It is worth the work. The outcomes will be worth the effort.

Additional Links and Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/framing-business-case-digital-supply-chain-investments-tt37

TEKTOK Classic: Blockchain Basics & 10 Things You Need to Know Now

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Blockchain could have a transformative impact across supply chains in the coming years. Are you ready? Listen to this classic TEKTOK episode as Karin covers blockchain basics with guest, Kevin L. Jackson. They'll cover the 10 Things You Need to Know Now as you prepare to harness blockchain technology to accelerate your digital transformation. You'll gain clarity on four key aspects - governance, process improvements, trusted transactions, and technology - as you boost supply chain performance.

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok-classic-blockchain-basics-tt36

Replenishment is the Cornerstone of Business Profitability with Christine Chidoub

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Replenishment is an area within supply chain that offers a significant competitive advantage – especially for consumer goods and retail businesses. In the simplest form, Replenishment is the process re-supply for product has been consumed or sold. As you know, we anticipate our future product needs through demand planning and forecasting and then produce, procure, or simply ship product based on those specific time-phased needs to avoid stock-outs. There are a number of complexities that go into calculating optimal replenishment based on current inventory levels, order lead times, production lead times, target service levels by customer, minimum order quantities, and shipping/delivery frequency.

This TEKTOK episode discusses why REPLENISHMENT IS THE CORNERSTONE OF PROFITABILITY with special guest, Christine Chidoub, Former Vice President Global Value Chain Optimization with Ralph Lauren.

Additional Links and Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/replenishment-cornerstone-business-profitability-ralph-lauren-tt35

The Dual Role of Brick-and-Mortar Stores in the Age of Omnichannel Retail with Aptos' Nikki Baird

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Retailers are seeking to seamlessly engage with consumers, having one experience, whether you purchase online or you purchase in person. With store pickups, click and collect, ship from the store, and even new incentives to get you back in the store, brick-and-mortar and those hard-to-find store associates are working harder than ever. So, they're quickly becoming the lynchpins of that last-mile fulfillment and overall retail success. In this episode of TEKTOK with host Karin Bursa, we feature an expert who's going to share insights and give us a better understanding of what's happening with today's leading retailers as they look to leverage their store operations in new and effective ways: Nikki Baird of Aptos.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/dual-role-brick-mortar-stores-omnichannel-retail-tt34

Supply Chain Basics Every Businessperson Needs to Know

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

As a Supply Chain Technology industry advisory and the host of TEKTOK, Karin is often asked to provide an overview of supply chain basics for executive leadership teams, new hires, and interested investors. Clearly, each of these audiences has very different points of view but they all seek to understand and be more engaged on a variety of supply chain topics. This TEKTOK episode covers some of the basic building blocks that lay the foundation for significantly more information, complexity, and opportunity. Your colleagues, family, and friends will certainly have a better understanding of the important and remarkable work you and your teams do every day!

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-basics-every-businessperson-needs-know-tt33

Why Time to Value Matters with Supply Chain Transformation

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

GAINSystems Co-Founder Bill Benton is setting big targets---and helping customers hit them. As companies clamor for more digital transformation -- yet struggle for years to see any ROI -- Bill's team is taking a discovery-based approach to help customers speed time-to-value across three, six and twelve month targets. Lucky for us, he's also sitting down with Karin on this latest episode of TEKTOK to detail the GAINSystems approach and provide an in-depth look at how to derive tangible value, faster, from digital transformation efforts. Tune in for a can't-miss conversation on best practices for everything from overall approach, tailoring targets across different business units, dealing with data and more.

Additional LInks & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK: https://tektok.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/why-time-value-matters-supply-chain-transformation-tt32

Supply Shortages and How Leaders are Responding

Supply Chain Now — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0400

We are discussing Supply Chain Shortages and the opportunity to COPY strategies from market leaders. That’s right! We want you to learn from the best. After all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Supply chain shortages combined with record inflation (above 7.5% in the past year, a 40 Year High) are sending prices skyrocketing in some markets. So, what’s the impact on the average US household you might wonder? Economists at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Business School found that the average household must spend $3,500 more today than in 2020 to buy an identical basket of goods and services. Join TEKTOK host Karin Bursa and learn from market leaders and leverage their strategies to navigate through supply chain shortages.

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK here: https://tektok.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-shortages-leaders-responding-tt31

What's Worse: Bad News about your Supply Chain or Uncertainty about your Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0400

There seems to be no end to bad news about the global supply chain these days. A wave of interest in supply chain visibility solutions is sweeping the market as a result. But does simply adding real-time transportation visibility address the complex delays and widespread uncertainty pervasive in global supply chain operations today? Listen in as Monica Truelsch and John Nadvoknik from Infor speak with TEKTOK host, Karin Bursa and Supply Chain Now’s Scott Luton about the impact of supply chain uncertainty on businesses and what that means for decisions about technology investments intended to increase visibility.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Webinar- Harness Supply Chain Data to Drive Better First-Mile Performance: https://bit.ly/3t0DQTg

Webinar- Data at the Heart of Supply Chain Resilience and Agility: https://bit.ly/3I7kDnd

Check out the 2022 Supply Chain and Procurement Awards: https://supplychainprocurementawards.com/

Learn more about the 2022 Reverse Logistics Association Conference and Expo, February 6-9: https://rla.org/event/125

This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/whats-worse-bad-news-supply-chaun-uncertainty-infor-818

TEKTOK Classic: All Roads Lead to Supply Chain- TEKTOK with Karin Bursa and Scott Luton

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In this original TEKTOK classic, Supply Chain Now host Scott Luton sits down with TEKTOK host Karin Bursa for the first episode of TEKTOK. You’ll quickly see that for Karin, “All Roads Lead to Supply Chain,” starting as early as age 13 when she helped implement her first enterprise software system. Years later, you’ll see how she became the 2020 Supply Chain Pro to Know of the Year. Buckle up, join the conversation, share your insights, and learn how to harness supply chain technology to drive tangible business results.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Webinar- Practical Strategies for Adapting to Demand and Supply Uncertainty: https://bit.ly/3o45snN

Webinar- Adapt or Die: Your Survival Guide to Modern Warehouse Automation: https://bit.ly/33NJ1f1

Webinar- Harness Supply Chain Data to Drive Better First-Mile Performance: https://bit.ly/3t0DQTg

What's Your Logistics Maturity? https://bit.ly/3pA86Bc

Guy Courtin's Top 10 Supply Chain Predictions for 2022: www.tecsys.com/supplychainpredictions2022

Port X Enlists Turvo to Differentiate and Grow Revenue: https://info.turvo.com/port-x-turvo-case-study

2021 State of Supplier Diversity Report: https://info.cvmsolutions.com/download-the-2021-state-of-supplier-diversity-reports-2

U.S. Bank 2021 Q3 Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3pwmWKC

Check out the 2022 Supply Chain and Procurement Awards: https://supplychainprocurementawards.com/

Learn more about the 2022 Reverse Logistics Association Conference and Expo, February 6-9: https://rla.org/event/125

This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok-classic-supply-chain-808

The Urgent Case for Supply Chain Transparency with Infor's Monica Truelsch

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0400

It's no longer enough to just know where a shipment is. Can you access the number of containers, orders and line items? The reality is, global supply chains operating in today's unpredictable environment are more like complex networks than chains. All of the players need to be able to share information at a more granular level while creating processes of mutual benefit - something the traditional concept of visibility won't get you. Join Karin as she discusses the urgent case for supply chain #transparency with Infor's Monica Truelsch.

Episode highlights:

The difference between transparency and visibility in global supply chain management

How to create transparency in large global networks with less digitally sophisticated suppliers

Where to start when enhancing supply chain transparency across your network

Proven areas of ROI like optimized working capital, protecting supplier investments and more.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Webinar- Practical Strategies for Adapting to Demand and Supply Uncertainty: https://bit.ly/3o45snN

What's Your Logistics Maturity? https://bit.ly/3pA86Bc

Guy Courtin's Top 10 Supply Chain Predictions for 2022: www.tecsys.com/supplychainpredictions2022

Port X Enlists Turvo to Differentiate and Grow Revenue: https://info.turvo.com/port-x-turvo-case-study

2021 State of Supplier Diversity Report: https://info.cvmsolutions.com/download-the-2021-state-of-supplier-diversity-reports-2

U.S. Bank 2021 Q3 Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3pwmWKC

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/urgent-case-supply-chain-transparency-infor-788

TEKTOK Classic: 6 Strategies for Greater Supply Chain Resilience, Part 1

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Resilience has become a priority for many CEOs, BODs, and supply chain leaders as they emerge from the global pandemic and address a multitude of supply chain disruptions. Tune into this episode of TEKTOK to explore Six Strategies to Gain Greater Supply Chain Resilience. Supply chain disruptions are not going away and our businesses will always navigate through uncertainty to serve customers, employees, and shareholders. In this classic TEKTOK episode, host Karin Bursa takes you through strategies to boost resilience, agility and response.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

WEBINAR- Accelerating Innovation Through Collaboration: https://bit.ly/3CQhFRX

WEBINAR- Practical Strategies for Adapting to Demand and Supply Uncertainty: https://bit.ly/3o45snN

2021 State of Supplier Diversity Report: https://info.cvmsolutions.com/download-the-2021-state-of-supplier-diversity-reports-2

2021 U.S. Bank Q3 Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3pwmWKC

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok-classic-6-strategies-supply-chain-resilience-778

TEKTOK Classic: Retail Pulse Check with Paula Rosenblum

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In this classic episode of TEKTOK on Supply Chain Now, hosts Karin Bursa and Scott Luton welcome Paula Rosenblum to the podcast for a retail pulse check.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

WEBINAR- Supply Chain is a Team Sport: Lead Your Team to Victory with a Cloud-Native TMS: https://bit.ly/2ZFztR7

WEBINAR- Accelerating Innovation Through Collaboration: https://bit.ly/3CQhFRX

2021 State of Supplier Diversity Report: https://info.cvmsolutions.com/download-the-2021-state-of-supplier-diversity-reports-2

2021 U.S. Bank Q3 Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3pwmWKC

This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok-classic-retail-pulse-check-769

What’s Disrupting the 2021 Holiday Season? Featuring Dr. Glenn Richey, Auburn University Harbert College of Business

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

As we are heading into the 2021 holiday season, we are still living in a world full of supply chain disruptions. Earlier this week, we hit a new record. Between Long Beach and Los Angeles, there were more than 100 ships carrying over a half a million shipping containers stuck off the coast of Southern California. It's clear the pandemic created a cascading disruption that has impacted supply chains at their most vulnerable points. As supply chain constraints abound new opportunities emerge. Join us in this TEKTOK episode on Supply Chain Now, as supply chain expert, Dr. Glenn Richey with Auburn University explains consumer issues ahead of the 2021 holidays and busy shopping season.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

WEBINAR- Fueling Excellent Customer Experience Through Visibility, Diversification, and Agility: https://bit.ly/3G6m99k

WEBINAR- The Supply Chain of 2022 and Beyond: Building Resiliency and Agility: https://bit.ly/2YkzwRx

2021 State of Supplier Diversity Report: https://info.cvmsolutions.com/download-the-2021-state-of-supplier-diversity-reports-2

2021 U.S. Bank Q3 Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3pwmWKC

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/disrupting-2021-holiday-season-auburn-university-759

Taking Control in a Disrupted World Featuring Ben Cubitt with Transplace

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

With capacity constraints, material shortages, driver shortages and numerous other disruptions impacting supply chains, the 2021 Holiday season is preparing for impact. Supply chain leaders are struggling to provide great customer service while containing costs and mitigating risks. Is it time to throw out your old playbook? Are there new benchmarks for success? Listen in as Ben Cubitt and TEKTOK host, Karin Bursa discuss how leaders are diving into functional areas like transportation, warehousing and network wide performance gaps that can be holding you back today. Find out how shippers across industries are building 2022 supply chain roadmaps with a new focus on cohesion and flow.

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Learn more about Transplace: https://www.transplace.com/

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/taking-control-disrupted-world-transplace-749

BLOCKCHAIN BASICS: 10 Things You Need to Know Now

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

BLOCKCHAIN could have a transformative impact across supply chains in the coming years. Are you ready? In this episode of TEKTOK on Supply Chain Now, listen in as Karin covers BLOCKCHAIN BASICS with guest, Kevin L. Jackson. They'll cover the 10 things you need to know now as you prepare to harness blockchain technology to accelerate your digital transformation. You'll gain clarity on four key aspects - governance, process improvements, trusted transactions, and technology - as you boost supply chain performance.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok/

Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

WEBINAR- State of the Supply Chain Report – Priorities for Building Resiliency in Your Supply Network: https://bit.ly/2XIRZHf

WEBINAR- The Supply Chain of 2022 and Beyond: Building Resiliency and Agility: https://bit.ly/2YkzwRx

Download the 2021 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3f1LO6S

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/blockchain-basics-10-things-you-need-to-know-now-739

TEKTOK Classic: 6 Levers Driving Digital + Physical Success

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In this classic episode of TEKTOK, powered by Supply Chain Now, and first published in February 2021, host Karin Bursa welcomes Craig Ablin, owner of CABLIN Consulting, to discuss the six levers that drive digital and physical supply chain success.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

WEBINAR- State of the Supply Chain Report – Priorities for Building Resiliency in Your Supply Network: https://bit.ly/2XIRZHf

Download the 2021 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3f1LO6S

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok-classic-driving-digital-physical-success-729

Pump Up the Volume on Supply Chain Tech with Greg White - Supply Chain Now

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Ever wonder how Greg White knows about so many different supply chain technology companies? Well, Greg has walked the walk and can talk the talk. As a technology company founder himself, Greg has a unique perspective on what it takes to be successful in today’s HOT Supply Chain Tech market. Listen in as Greg highlights a few of his favorite TECHquilla Sunrise episodes and shares how he’s helping rapid-growth technology companies, venture capital and private equity firms navigate the next wave of disruptive supply chain technology innovation.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Learn more about TECHquila Sunrise: https://supplychainnow.com/techquila-sunrise

WEBINAR- State of the Supply Chain Report – Priorities for Building Resiliency in Your Supply Network: https://bit.ly/2XIRZHf

2021 Supply Chain and Procurement Awards: https://lnkd.in/gxp7bQy

Download the 2021 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3f1LO6S

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/pump-up-volume-supply-chain-tech-719

Pump Up the Volume on Supply Chain Tech with Greg White

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Learn more about TECHquila Sunrise: https://supplychainnow.com/techquila-sunrise

WEBINAR- State of the Supply Chain Report – Priorities for Building Resiliency in Your Supply Network: https://bit.ly/2XIRZHf

2021 Supply Chain and Procurement Awards: https://lnkd.in/gxp7bQy

Download the 2021 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3f1LO6S

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/pump-up-volume-supply-chain-tech-719

Reducing Supply Chain Volatility: Forecasting Third Quarter Logistics Market and Beyond

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode of TEKTOK on Supply Chain Now, hosts Karin Bursa and Scott Luton welcome Ben Cubitt and Matt Harding to the show.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Learn more about Transplace: https://www.transplace.com/

UPS Supply Chain Solutions Virtual Connect: https://hopin.com/events/supply-chain-virtual-connect-2?ref=b748cd994367#sponsors

WEBINAR- A Data-Driven Approach to Smarter Deals: https://bit.ly/2VYRQiD

WEBINAR- State of the Supply Chain Report – Priorities for Building Resiliency in Your Supply Network: https://bit.ly/2XIRZHf

2021 Supply Chain and Procurement Awards: https://lnkd.in/gxp7bQy

Download the 2021 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3f1LO6S

This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/reducing-supply-chain-volatility-tt-709

TEKTOK Classic: 3 Things C-Level Execs Need to Know About Sales & Operations Planning and Inventory Optimization

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

A resilient S&OP process is even more critical now with heightened volatility around both demand and supply as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. In this classic episode of TEKTOK, powered by Supply Chain Now, host Karin Bursa shares the 3 Things C-Level execs need to know about Sales & Operations Planning & Inventory Optimization.

Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok-classic-699

TEKTOK Live: Industry Titan Art Mesher Unabashedly Unleashed

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

How often do you get the chance to hear from someone who founded not just a company but an entire industry framework? Well, the opportunity has arrived. We sat down with Art Mesher, author of the "Three V's" - visibility, velocity and variability - and member of the Supply Chain Hall of Fame (2016) to revisit how his ideas apply to the current state of supply chain - and find out why it's always best to go fishing first. If you didn't catch the livestream, tune in for the replay as we hear from a true supply chain giant.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

WEBINAR- How Digital Transformation Accelerates & Strengthens Your Supply Chain with Esker Inc: https://lnkd.in/gTqW-wb

WEBINAR- Mini-Master Class: Tips & Tools for Optimizing Professional Development & Job Seeking: https://bit.ly/2V0lTFy

WEBINAR- What You Can Learn From a Digital-First DTC Brand: Quip’s Omnichannel Evolution: https://bit.ly/2TFPS5j

2021 Supply Chain and Procurement Awards: https://lnkd.in/gxp7bQy

Download the 2021 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3f1LO6S

This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/art-mesher-tektok-689.

TEKTOK Live: Retail Pulse Check with Paula Rosenblum

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode of TEKTOK on Supply Chain Now, hosts Karin Bursa and Scott Luton welcome Paula Rosenblum to the podcast.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok/

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

WEBINAR- How Digital Transformation Accelerates & Strengthens Your Supply Chain with Esker Inc: https://lnkd.in/gTqW-wb

WEBINAR- Mini-Master Class: Tips & Tools for Optimizing Professional Development & Job Seeking: https://bit.ly/2V0lTFy

WEBINAR- What You Can Learn From a Digital-First DTC Brand: Quip’s Omnichannel Evolution: https://bit.ly/2TFPS5j

2021 Supply Chain and Procurement Awards: https://lnkd.in/gxp7bQy

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/paula-rosenblum-tektok-679.

6 Strategies for Greater Supply Chain Resilience, Part 2

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

How does your business become more resilient when more than 60% of supply chains have been designed with Cost Efficiency as the desired outcome? You can balance resilience and efficiency to improve the reliability of your global network and unleash new agility in the face of an increasingly global market filled with disruptions. It's time to leverage 6 Strategies to Gain Supply Chain Resilience. Tune into TEKTOK to hear more on the what supply chain innovators are doing to become more resilient.

Six Strategies for Greater Resilience

1) Sense & Respond

2) Inventory & Capacity Optimization

3) Multi-Sourcing Network Diversification

4) Visibility

5) Artificial Intelligence & Automation

6) Continuous Planning

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Karin's Interview with Craig Ablin: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-568

WEBINAR- How Digital Transformation Accelerates & Strengthens Your Supply Chain with Esker Inc: https://lnkd.in/gTqW-wb

2021 Supply Chain and Procurement Awards: https://supplychainprocurementawards.com/

Download the 2021 Q1 U.S.Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com/?es=a255&a=20

Learn more about our Highlighted Non-Profit Making it Happen for Q2, Good360: https://good360.org/

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-669.

6 Strategies for Greater Supply Chain Resilience, Part 1

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Resilience has become a priority for many CEOs, BODs, and supply chain leaders as they emerge from the global pandemic and address a multitude of supply chain disruptions. Tune into this episode of TEKTOK to explore Six Strategies to Gain Greater Supply Chain Resilience. Supply chain disruptions are not going away and our businesses will always navigate through uncertainty to serve customers, employees and shareholders. TEKTOK Host, Karin Bursa takes you through strategies to boost resilience, agility and response.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

WEBINAR- PING Drives to Supply Chain Transformational Success with John Galt Solutions: https://lnkd.in/gyh-aj2

WEBINAR- How Digital Transformation Accelerates & Strengthens Your Supply Chain with Esker Inc: https://lnkd.in/gTqW-wb

2021 Supply Chain and Procurement Awards: https://supplychainprocurementawards.com/

Download the 2021 Q1 U.S.Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com/?es=a255&a=20

Learn more about our Highlighted Non-Profit Making it Happen for Q2, Good360: https://good360.org/

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-659.

TEKTOK Classic: Trailblazing a Supply Chain Career with Lora Cecere

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

For today's episode, we're sharing a replay of a classic TEKTOK episode. TEKTOK host, Karin Bursa speaks with supply chain industry Trailblazer, Lora Cecere, CEO of Supply Chain Insights. Lora is widely recognized as a global supply chain thought leader and recently received the 2020 Women in Supply Chain Influencer Award. Today, Lora has nearly 320,000 Linkedin Followers and is known for her high-value point of view and research to help early adopters seeking first mover advantages through innovative supply chain strategy and market execution. Tune in to hear about Lora’s career path through roles ranging from Chemical Engineer to manufacturing operations, supply chain planning advocate to industry analyst, entrepreneur to author, and so much more.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK, Supply Chain Now, and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Learn more about efforts to help our friends in India: https://vibha.org/

WEBINAR- Uncertain Times Fueling Supply Chain Innovations with Transplace: https://lnkd.in/gJSppZc

WEBINAR- PING Drives to Supply Chain Transformational Success with John Galt Solutions: https://lnkd.in/gyh-aj2

WEBINAR- How Digital Transformation Accelerates & Strengthens Your Supply Chain with Esker Inc: https://lnkd.in/gTqW-wb

Download the 2021 Q1 U.S.Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com/?es=a255&a=20

Learn more about our Highlighted Non-Profit Making it Happen for Q2, Good360: https://good360.org/

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-507.

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The Bounce Back Begins

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The pandemic uncovered some critical supply chain vulnerabilities around the world. As the vaccine gains traction and life begins to look a little more "normal" there is a sense of anticipation. However, it seems we are in short supply in a number of areas. The Bounce Back Begins is a great way to think this stage of the recovery as there will surely be ups and downs. Right now, shortages are popping up in a number of areas – some expected, some not. Here’s a list of a few items: Microchips, chicken, lumber, gas, steel, metals, plastic, chlorine, ketchup packets, etc.

Karin and team talk about how far we come on a few important themes around Digital Supply Chain and Procurement transformations:

o Can we recalibrate to reduce risk exposure?

o Are we seeing proof that leveraging advances in technology is accelerating response times?

o Are we gaining agility, resilience and better business continuity planning?

o Will we emerge from the pandemic stronger and with more resilient supply chains?

Additional Links and Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok

Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-639

Is Your Supply Chain Agile or Fragile?

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode of TEKTOK, powered by Supply Chain Now, host Karin Bursa welcomes Jason Tham with Nulogy to the podcast.

Additional Links & Resources:

Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok/

Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now: programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Learn more about Nulogy: https://nulogy.com/

Download Nulogy's latest white paper to see if your supply chain is agile or fragile: https://www.nulogy.com/supply-chain-brittle/

Download the U.S. Bank 2021 Q1 Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com/?es=a262&a=20

Learn more about our Highlighted Non-Profit Making it Happen for Q2, Good360: https://good360.org/

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-629.

Supply Chain Disruptions Driving Logistics Advancements: Frank McGuigan, CEO of Transplace

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode of TEKTOK powered by Supply Chain Now, hosts Karin Bursa and Scott Luton welcome Transplace CEO Frank McGuigan to the podcast to discuss how disruptions drive supply chain innovations and advancements.

Additional Links & Resources:

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programming: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Learn more about Transplace: https://www.transplace.com/

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-619

Making an Impact with S&OP at Red Wing Shoe Company with Mallery Dosdall

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode of TEKTOK powered by Supply Chain Now, hosts Karin Bursa and Scott Luton welcome Mallery Dosdall with Red Wing Shoe Company to talk S&OP and its impact on the supply chain.

Additional Links & Resources:

Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe

Learn more about Red Wing Shoe Company: www.redwingshoes.com

Learn more about our Highlighted Non-Profit Making it Happen for Q2, Good360: https://good360.org/

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-609.

How Logistics Technologies Optimize Contingency Planning and Capacity

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The supply chain industry is certainly faced with challenges due to the ongoing pandemic and unparalleled global impact over an extended horizon. But, remember that supply chain disruptions are not new. They occur with regularity around health & safety, weather emergencies & natural disasters, trade disputes, geopolitical instability, and other business disruptions including port closures, product recalls, equipment failures, packaging issues, you name it. These disruptions are far more frequent and highlight the need for business continuity and contingency planning with logistics and supply chain technology solution that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning and advanced analytics to gain agility, mitigate risks and deliver great service while increasing efficiency and controlling costs.

In this episode of TEKTOK, powered by Supply Chain Now, host Karin Bursa interviews Jim French, Chief Technology Officer, and Steve Barber, SVP of Platform with Transplace.

Additional Links & Resources:

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and ALL Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe

Learn more about Transplace: https://www.transplace.com/

Download the Q4 2020 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com/?es=a255&a=20

“The Opportunity for Industry 4.0 is Now” Webinar with SAP: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1222439639845251596

Learn more about our Highlighted Non-Profit Making it Happen for Q1, Truckers Against Trafficking: https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-599.

When Digital Supply Chain and Sustainability Collide

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

On this episode of TEKTOK, powered by Supply Chain Now, we bring two important initiatives together DIGITAL SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGIES and SUSTAINABILITY as host Karin Bursa welcomes Tom Raftery, Global VP, Futurist & Innovation Evangelist at SAP. Are you keeping pace with your customer's wants and needs? Supply chain plays a critical role in sustainability because everything from how a product is designed, to the materials used, the packaging, production and movement of goods to market represent sustainable opportunities right through to disposal or reuse of those goods in a circular economy.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Subscribe to TEKTOK and ALL Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe

Register for “The Opportunity for Industry 4.0 is Now” Webinar with SAP: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1222439639845251596

Download the Q4 2020 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com/?es=a255&a=20

Learn more about our Highlighted Non-Profit Making it Happen for Q1, Truckers Against Trafficking: https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-589.

5 Leadership Attributes to Drive Supply Chain Success

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In the replay of this first TEKTOK livestream, Karin Bursa and Scott Luton welcome Jake Barr, CEO of Blue World Consulting as they tackle the topic of 5 Leadership Attributes to Drive Supply Chain Success including:

1) Transparency around Compelling Business Need (CBN) driving the need for change

2) "Outside In" Thinking to look at our business as our customers would see us and look at other industries for inspiration

3) Be willing to Experiment, Learn and Fail in the transformation effort

4) Ability to Define Agility and what it means to your business.

5) Recognition of Culture and Reward Metrics and how they impact desired outcomes

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and ALL Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe

Leave a review for Supply Chain Now: https://ratethispodcast.com/supplychainnow

Connect with Jake on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-barr-3883501/

Download the Q4 2020 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com/?es=a255&a=20

“Proven Success Panel: Group Purchasing in Action” Webinar with OMNIA Partners: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7304056155906263567

“The Opportunity for Industry 4.0 is Now” Webinar with SAP: https://lnkd.in/gpjJ7FS

Learn more about our Highlighted Non-Profit Making it Happen for Q1, Truckers Against Trafficking: https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org

Innovation in Supply Chain and Reverse Logistics Panel: https://rla.org/event/147

This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-579.

6 Levers Driving Digital + Physical Success

Supply Chain Now — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode of TEKTOK, powered by Supply Chain Now, host Karin Bursa welcomes Craig Ablin, owner of CABLIN Consulting, to discuss the six levers that drive digital and physical supply chain success.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Subscribe to TEKTOK and ALL Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe

Leave a review for Supply Chain Now: https://ratethispodcast.com/supplychainnow

Connect with Karin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinbursa/

Connect with Craig on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-ablin-26a9312/

Supply Chain Now Ranked #3 Supply Chain YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/yazfegov

Download the Q4 2020 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://freight.usbank.com/?es=a255&a=20

“Transforming Supply Chains to Make a Positive Impact on the World Around Us” Webinar with Kinaxis and Mars Digital Technologies: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/254220695046245133

“Proven Success Panel: Group Purchasing in Action” Webinar with OMNIA Partners: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7304056155906263567

Learn more about our HIghlighted Non-Profit Making it Happen for Q1, Truckers Against Trafficking: https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org

This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-568.

3 Things C-Level Execs need to Know about Sales & Operations Planning & Inventory Optimization

Supply Chain Now — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0400

A resilient S&OP process is even more critical now with heightened volatility around both demand and supply as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of TEKTOK, powered by Supply Chain Now, host Karin Bursa shares the 3 Things C-Level execs need to know about Sales & Operations Planning & Inventory Optimization.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Subscribe to TEKTOK and ALL Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe

Leave a review for Supply Chain Now: https://ratethispodcast.com/supplychainnow

Connect with Karin on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karinbursa

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This episode was hosted by Karin Bursa. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-546.

Trailblazing a Supply Chain Career with Lora Cecere

Amanda Luton — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0400

TEKTOK host, Karin Bursa speaks with supply chain industry Trailblazer, Lora Cecere, CEO of Supply Chain Insights. Lora is widely recognized as a global supply chain thought leader and recently received the 2020 Women in Supply Chain Influencer Award. Today, Lora has nearly 320,000 Linkedin Followers and is known for her high-value point of view and research to help early adopters seeking first mover advantages through innovative supply chain strategy and market execution. Tune in to hear about Lora's career path through roles ranging from Chemical Engineer to manufacturing operations, supply chain planning advocate to industry analyst, entrepreneur to author, and so much more.

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Transforming Santa's Supply Chain with The Empty Stocking Fund

Amanda Luton — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Each year The Empty Stocking Fund brings JOY to the lives of 50,000 disadvantaged children throughout the Atlanta metro area. With COVID-19 impacting the 2020 Holiday season, it was time for a rapid transformation of the Santa Village Supply Chain. In this episode of TEKTOK, powered by Supply Chain Now, host Karin Bursa interviews Manda Hunt, the Executive Director of The Empty Stocking Fund. Hear how The Empty Stocking Fund transformed from a brick and mortar model with a single point of gift selection and distribution to an online virtual gift selection and a network of approximately 30 distribution points. The new model will ensure 50,000 children receive holiday JOY while keeping eligible families and volunteers safe. The rapid transformation rolled out in just six months and impacted every aspect of the nearly 100-year old charity including: new physical distribution center, inventory management software, online gift selection, pick-pack-ship process. And if that's not enough, they also rolled out a new back to school program for school supplies during the midst of COVID-19. Listen up for some inspiration and motivation. Ho! Ho! Ho!

Manda Hunt is the Executive Director of The Empty Stocking Fund. Manda has nearly 20 years of marketing communications and public relations experience from companies like Jackson Spalding, MagnetBank and even her own PR company. She began working with The Empty Stocking Fund in 2004, and in 2010, she took over as executive director. Each year, Manda fearlessly leads The Empty Stocking Fund toward success, from budgeting and financial reporting to toy and gift sourcing to volunteer coordination and fundraising. Originally from the Tampa Bay area, Manda has lived in Atlanta since 2000 and is an avid (and admittedly obnoxious) Florida State Seminoles fan.

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"All Roads Lead to Supply Chain: TEKTOK with Karin Bursa and Scott Luton"

Amanda Luton — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to TEKTOK powered by Supply Chain Now. Our goal with the TEKTOK Digital Supply Chain Podcast is to help you eliminate the noise and focus on the information and inspiration you need to bring together the DIGITAL and PHYSICAL supply chain to drive more value. But first, we want you to get to know our TEKTOK host, Karin Bursa. In this episode, you’ll quickly see that for Karin, “All Roads Lead to Supply Chain,” starting as early as age 13 when she helped implement her first enterprise software system. Years later, you'll see how she became the 2020 Supply Chain Pro to Know of the Year. Buckle up, join the conversation, share your insights and learn how to harness supply chain technology to drive tangible business results.

Karin Bursa is the 2020 Supply Chain Pro to Know of the Year and the Host of the TEKTOK Digital Supply Chain Podcast powered by Supply Chain Now. With more than 25 years of supply chain and technology expertise (and the scars to prove it), Karin has the heart of a teacher and has helped nearly 1,000 customers transform their businesses and share their success stories. Today, she helps B2B technology companies introduce new products, capture customer success and grow global revenue, market share and profitability. In addition to her recognition as the 2020 Supply Chain Pro to Know of the Year, Karin has also been recognized as a 2019 and 2018 Supply Chain Pro to Know, 2009 Technology Marketing Executive of the Year and a 2008 Women in Technology Finalist.

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