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Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 74

May 6, 2019 by angishields

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Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 74

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 74
“High Tech Disruption Comes to Junk Removal”
#TechConnect Series on SCNR

Greg Workmon is the Founder and CEO LoadUp, an innovative tech start-up that streamlined its supply chain to make the process of junk removal more convenient, affordable and transparent for consumers and e-commerce retailers. Prior to 2014, Greg was working inside sales at one of the nation’s largest waste management companies when he received countless calls from people who needed to dispose of their old mattresses.

The waste management company wouldn’t touch them and the “big junk” franchises that would remove them, used convoluted sales tactics that were designed to overcharge people. In 2014, he started LoadUp as a way to offer the most honest, convenient, affordable junk-removal solution on the market. Today, LoadUp is the only junk removal company that offers guaranteed, upfront pricing and the only one that uses crowdsourcing to recruit independent, licensed & insured junk-hauling professionals. This leaner, and more efficient supply chain allows the company to charge an average of 20 – 30% less than competitors, with no compromise of quality or coverage.

In addition to removing the junk of more than 70,000 consumers, LoadUp partners with e-commerce mattress retailers, like Avocado and Bear Mattress, to give them a competitive edge by removing customers’ old mattresses at no cost to the customer. The company currently has 270+ driver teams in 170+ U.S. cities, and achieved nearly 3,000% growth in the last three years alone. LoadUp is a certified Great Place to Work®. Connect with Greg on LinkedIn and learn more about LoadUp at www.goloadup.com

Riaz Virani currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at LoadUp, an innovative tech start-up that has streamlined the supply chain of junk removal to make the process of removing unneeded items more convenient, transparent and affordable for consumers and e-commerce retailers than ever before.

As LoadUp’s CTO, Riaz leads the company’s technological innovation program that aims to further improve customer experience and streamline the flow of unneeded items – from customer to Loader to disposal point – be it recycling center or dump. Over the last four years, Riaz and his wife have led one of the largest technical industry groups for web developers using web-application framework, Ruby on Rails, with 3,000 members in Atlanta alone. He’s also the co-organizer of the Atlanta React Meet-up, a group for developers that use React Native, a framework that makes websites, like Facebook and LoadUp, interactive in real time.

Prior to joining LoadUp, Riaz was a senior software engineer at web performance and monitoring company, Rigor, and worked as a consultant on Deloitte’s federal projects, that included Health and Human Services, U.S. Senate’s financial system in Washington D.C. You can connect with Riaz on LinkedIn and learn more about LoadUp at www.goloadup.com

Ashley Liebke is the CEO of Vision Media Group, LLC, Co-Host of Supply Chain Now Radio’s #TechConnect series, a Wine consultant with Scout & Cellar, and Co-Founder/Chief Editor and YouTube Creator with her Epic-Taste lifestyle blog.  She was formerly the Vice-President of Marketing for Deposco, a provider of Supply Chain Software solutions for Coca Cola, Chickfila and hundreds of other shippers, ditributors and 3PLS.  

Ashley is a 12 year veteran of UPS, where she mastered the retail technology arena and implemented a new Retail Partner Marketing program.  She frequently consulted with company Presidents and Enterprise  retailers such as Macy’s, QVC, Cabela’s.  Ashley managed UPS and ComScore’s multi-year, global research project, the UPS Pulse of  Online Shopper Studies,  to inform retailers and industry of consumer preferences and suggest necessary supply chain solutions to better meet their needs.

As a long–time member of UPS’s Customer Technology Marketing group, Ashley launched global software upgrades for millions of shippers in multiple languages, managed complex address validation and shipping Web Services and APIs, and managed Strategic Alliances with Amazon, Google, Manhattan Associates, Ozlink now part of Descartes Systems Group.   Ashley, aka @thevisionchic, has spoken at numerous events, webinars and is a blogger on her own Food & Lifestyle Blog Epic-Taste. 

Passionate about fashion and food logistics, Ashley and her firm are helping brands, restaurants, organizations and technology companies to optimize their brand and leverage the latest technology for automation of their marketing and logistics. Ashley lives in Peachtree Corners, GA with her daughter and son and enjoys eating while photographing food, yoga and fitness. Connect with Ashley Liebke on LinkedIn and learn more about Epic Taste here: http://www.epic-taste.com/

He served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee and currently serves as Chair of the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards Planning Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. As a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott also volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA, and maintains active membership in the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance & CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable.

Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton. Learn more about TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm that helps companies find top talent in the Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain space, by visiting their website here: www.talentstreamstaffing.com

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode
SCNR Tunes, Track 1, featuring Tommy Townsend & Will Haraway: click here
APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here
Veteran Scholarship Opportunity for SCM Certifications: click here
Upcoming VETLANTA events: click here
Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/
Blueprint 2019: https://blueridgeglobal.com/blueprint-2019/
2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://youtu.be/z8QCs8lgyMM?t=1
AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit
Transparency 2019: https://www.freightwaves.com/transparency19
EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here
Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 72

April 29, 2019 by angishields

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 72
“Supply Chain Opportunities & Support for Veterans”
Broadcast live from Emory University

Chuck Kluball serves Manager: Specialty Selling Store Operations at The Home Depot. Chuck graduated from Valdosta State University in 2009 and commissioned through OCS as an Infantry Officer in the Army where he served for 7 years.

While in the Army, Chuck completed an MBA from the University of North Carolina (UNC) with a dual focus in Global Supply Chain and Sustainability.  Upon transitioning out of the military, Chuck joined the Home Depot’s corporate offices in Atlanta as a Project Manager in their Supply Chain Development team.

Chuck is currently a manager of specialty selling for Home Depot’s appliance and kitchen departments and sits on Home Depot’s Military Appreciation Group (MAG) board where he leads the organization’s Veteran Integration efforts.  Chuck is a mentor with American Corporate Partners as well as supporting other veteran transition organizations.

Connect with Chuck on LinkedIn and learn more about how The Home Depot is serving the Veteran community here: https://corporate.homedepot.com/community/honoring-our-veterans

Ross Chesaniuk serves as Senior Project Manager at The Home Depot. Ross graduated from West Point with a degree in Systems & Industrial Engineering in 2011, commissioning as an Engineer Officer in the U.S. Army.

During his five years of service, Ross served in multiple roles including Platoon Leader and Executive Officer in a bridge construction company, Chief Engineer of a SOCOM compound in Afghanistan, and Project Engineer for the Army Corps of Engineers. He completed his Masters in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech during his last year of service and transitioned to the private sector in 2016.

Ross joined The Home Depot as a Sr. Analyst – Supply Chain Strategy and currently leads Home Depot’s Upstream Supply Chain PMO team. He is serving as Co-Chair for The Home Depot’s Military Appreciation Group (MAG).

Connect with Ross on LinkedIn and learn more about how The Home Depot is serving the Veteran community here: https://corporate.homedepot.com/community/honoring-our-veterans

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. Lloyd participated in Operations “Just Cause”, “Desert Storm” “Northern Watch”, “Southern Watch”, “Allied Force” and supported Operations “Enduring Freedom” and “Iraqi Freedom”.

Lloyd started the first UPS Veterans Business Resource Group in Atlanta and co-founded and is the President of VETLANTA, an industry collaboration of veteran friendly/affiliated organizations striving to make Atlanta the premier community for veterans and their families. He is an active volunteer supporting multiple non-profits including American Corporate Partners, FourBlock, Veterans Empowerment Organization and Hire Heroes USA.

Lloyd is the recipient of the 2017 UPS Jim Casey Community Service Award. This award is given annually to just one of 454,000 global UPS employees for demonstrating an exceptional commitment to helping others in their community. He is also two time recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award and was awarded an Atlanta Journal Constitution Hometown Hero Award in 2018.

Lloyd has associate degrees in Aircrew Operations and Human Resources Management from the Community College of the Air Force, a Bachelor Degree and Master’s Degree in Transportation & Logistics Management from American Military University. Lloyd is married to Suzan for 31 years and has two sons. Connect with Lloyd Knight on LinkedIn and learn more about UPS here: www.ups.com

Tyler Freeman was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and joined the United States Marine Corps in 2008.  He was stationed in the Carolinas shortly thereafter with military occupations primarily involving helicopter squadrons as an Aviation Maintenance Supervisor and a CH-53E Helicopter Crew Member.

After 5 ½ years of service and three deployments (2 to Northeast Africa and 1 to Afghanistan), Tyler received an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps in April of 2014 to pursue undergraduate studies at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. While enrolled, he held a concurrent full-time position at Ameriprise Financial in various operations and project management roles.

He completed a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude) at UNC Greensboro in December, 2017. Tyler then relocated to Atlanta after he was accepted to Emory University’s Goizueta Business School & Emory Law School, where he began the full-time MBA/JM Dual Degree program in August 2018.

When Tyler is not studying, he is either looking for a new international location to visit, scuba diving, or motorcycling with his girlfriend Lea. He also enjoys finding and tasting rare and small batch bourbons around the country. Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn and learn more about VETLANTA here: https://vetlanta.org/

Scott currently serves as Executive Vice President of APICS Atlanta, was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee and currently serves as Chair of the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards Planning Committee.

He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. As a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott also volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA, and maintains active membership in the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance & CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable.

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode
APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here
Veteran Scholarship Opportunity for SCM Certifications: click here
Upcoming VETLANTA events: click here
Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/
Blueprint 2019: https://blueridgeglobal.com/blueprint-2019/
2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://youtu.be/z8QCs8lgyMM?t=1
AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit
Transparency 2019: https://www.freightwaves.com/transparency19
EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here
Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 71

April 23, 2019 by angishields

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 71

“Manufacturing Leadership Perspective & AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit”

Larry E. Fast serves as Director for the Southeast Region of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence. He is also owner of the consulting firm Pathways to Manufacturing Excellence, LLC. Larry is a 35-year veteran of the wire & cable industry, with 25 of those years at Belden and 10 at General Cable. As Belden’s Vice President of Manufacturing, he led a transformation of plants in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1997, Larry joined General Cable Corporation (GCC), one of the world’s largest wire and cable companies.

As Senior Vice President of Operations, he launched a manufacturing excellence strategy in 1999 that became an enterprise-wide priority in 2001. Since the launch of this initiative at GCC, there have been 34 Industry Week “Best Plants Finalists” including 12 “Best Plants in North America” winners since 2001. Larry retired in 2007, where he’s been consulting with companies ever since. His book, The 12 Principles of Manufacturing Excellence – A Lean Leader’s Guide to Achieving and Sustaining Excellence, 2nd Edition was released in September 2015 by CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group. The original book, a bestseller, was published in October 2011.

Larry is a long-time member of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) and has served on university advisory boards including IUPUI-Richmond; the School of Applied Sciences, Miami University; and the Industry Advisory Board of the Tauber Manufacturing Institute, University of Michigan. He became a judge for Industry Week (IW) magazine’s “Best Plants in North America” competition in 2009. Since 2013, Larry writes a monthly column for the IW online magazine under the byline of “Ask the Expert: Lean Leadership & Continuous Improvement”.

Born in Winchester, IN, Larry served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force for three years of active duty and three years in the reservices. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management and Administration from Indiana University and is a graduate of Earlham College’s Institute for Executive Growth. Larry also successfully completed the thirteen week “Program for Management Development” at the Harvard University School of Business. Connect with Larry E. Fast on LinkedIn and learn more about the Association for Manufacturing excellence here: https://www.ame.org/

Jerry Pfister specializes in lean manufacturing and strategic planning. He has been a leader in the lean journey for 25 years – at Lochinvar / A.O. Smith and at a large Whirlpool Corporation facility. Jerry is continually amazed with how much can be accomplished with less (less space, less capital investment, less waste, etc.) by engaging the hearts and minds of those who are adding value for the customer in these organizations.

Jerry recently retired after 20 years as Vice President of Manufacturing at Lochinvar LLC, a business unit of AO Smith. Lochinvar is a high mix low volume manufacturer of custom commercial and residential hydronic boilers, water heaters and hot water storage tanks. They are entering their 21st year of their lean journey.

Jerry has a BS Degree in Industrial Management from Purdue University and an MS Degree in Business Administration from Indiana University. He has been involved with AME for 10 years and currently serves on the Board of Directors of AME’s Southeast Region. Jerry is Chair of the 2019 AME Lean Summit, held at the Atlanta Wyndham Galleria, May 6-9. Learn more about the event here: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit

Tim Jenkins currently serves as Plant Manager for Heraeus Quartz North America LLC in Buford Georgia. Tim earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Ceramic Engineering from The University of Illinois, and his MBA from Otterbein University. As a certified Six Sigma Black Belt Tim has been involved in Lean Six sigma Projects for over 15 years.

Tim started his career as a process/project engineer, moving latter into Engineering management, Research and Development management, and his current position as Plant manager. Tim has been a member of AME since 2008, he is a member of the AME champions Club, an AME Southeastern Region Board member and the tour chair for the 2019 Atlanta Summit. Learn more about his organization here: https://www.heraeus.com

Scott W. Luton is the founder of Supply Chain Now Radio and also serves as Managing Partner for TalentStream. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott currently serves as Executive Vice President of APICS Atlanta, was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee and currently serves as Chair of the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards Planning Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. As a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott also volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA, and maintains active membership in the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance & CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton. Learn more about TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm that helps companies find top talent in the Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain space, by visiting their website here: www.talentstreamstaffing.com

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode
APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here
Veteran Scholarship Opportunity for SCM Certifications: click here
2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://youtu.be/z8QCs8lgyMM?t=1
AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit
Transparency 2019: https://www.freightwaves.com/transparency19
EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here
Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 70

April 20, 2019 by angishields

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“Key Takeaways from 2019 Georgia Logistics Summit”
Live from the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics

Matt Markham is the Director of the Center of Innovation for Logistics, which helps companies take advantage of the state’s world-class logistics industry, so that they can improve supply chain efficiencies, support growth, and increase global competitiveness.

Matt brings to the position more than a decade of experience in transportation policy at the state of Georgia, having served in leadership roles at the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, the State Road and Tollway Authority, and as a policy advisor to Lt. Governor Casey Cagle.

Matt holds a bachelor’s degree from Hampden-Sydney College and a Master of Public Administration degree from Georgia State University. Learn more about the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics: https://www.georgia.org/about-coi-logistics.

Wesley Barrell serves as the Terminal Manager at the Appalachian Regional Port (ARP), which is a component of the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA). Wesley joined the GPA in 2011. Prior to his current position, Wesley has held positions in Crane Maintenance, Container Operations, Intermodal Operations and Strategic Operations.

Wesley currently is a Board Member of Murray County Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Northwest Georgia Transportation Club. In addition to Georgia Ports Authority Wesley supported the United States Armed Forces in Germany and USA and served in Her Majesty Armed Services with The Light Dragoons as a reconnaissance soldier.

Wesley earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanics and has over 23 years of experience in industrial equipment repair and leadership. Wesley is married with to his wife Kelly Barrell who together they have 5 children. Connect with Wesley Barrell at wbarrell@gaports.com and learn more about the ARP here: https://appalachianregionalport.com/

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode
APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here
Veteran Scholarship Opportunity for SCM Certifications: click here
2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://youtu.be/z8QCs8lgyMM?t=1
AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit
Transparency 2019: https://www.freightwaves.com/transparency19
EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here
Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 68

April 6, 2019 by angishields

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“Custom metal fabrication, Kaolin production & Leadership”
#ManufacturingMinute series on SCNR
Sponsored by the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance
Learn more: Www.GeorgiaManufacturingAlliance.com

Holly Gotfredson serves as President of American Metalcraft, Inc. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in Art History, spending the first part of her career in the creative world – working at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta and then moving onto a marketing and advertising professional path for the next decade. Holly entered the world of manufacturing and was amazed at the artistry and effort that goes into each piece, each project. She says “I feel like this gives me a unique perspective in merging the architect’s vision for a project with the nuts and bolts of bringing it into production.” Holly purchased American Metalcraft, Inc. from her family in 2017 and says she is honored to carry on the legacy that her father in law started in 1986.

American Metalcraft’s rain screen and metal panel systems, custom sunshades, infill, perforated and shadowbox panels, brake metal and column covers grace local landscapes such as Buckhead Atlanta, 14th Street Bridge, The SunTrust Building, 55 Allen Plaza, The Pleasant Hill Bridge – as well as the national landscapes such as the Newseum in DC, The National Marine Corp Museum in Quantico, Virginia, The Research Center at the University of Idaho and the Fort Bliss Hospital in El Paso, Texas – just to name a few.  With AMI’s thirty–three years of experience and work nationwide, clients trust American Metalcraft and Holly is honored to be part of its story.

Holly hastwo daughters- her oldest was adopted from Latvia at 13 – she’s now 24, just completed five years in the military as a MPO and is now serving in the National Guard. Her youngest is a competitive swimmer and artist. When she’s not working she loves spending time with her family, playing and composing music and traveling. Connect with Holly Gotfredson on LinkedIn and learn more about American Metalcraft, Inc here: http://americanmetalcraft.com/

Jason Maxwell is the Vice President of Operations at KaMin LLC. Maxwell joined KaMin LLC (formerly J.M. Huber Corporation) in 2003, and has served in a variety of roles including Plant and Product Manager. Mr. Maxwell has over 20 years of industry experience and has previously held manufacturing management and engineering positions at Owens Corning Fiberglass, Alcatel and Transitions Optical.

He also currently serves on a number of boards ranging from the FAMU/FSU Engineering Advisory Board, FAMU/FSU College of Engineering, Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Mining Foundation, and Georgia Mining Association.

Mr. Maxwell earned his M.B.A. from Georgia College and State University in 2009 and his B.S. in chemical engineering from Florida State University in 1999. Connect with Jason Maxwell on LinkedIn and learn more about KaMin LLC here: https://www.kaminllc.com

Jason Moss is Founder and CEO of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA). The organization is the fastest growing community of industry professionals in the state. Since 2008, GMA has provided the premier platform for manufacturing leaders to form strategic alliances, share best business practices, and make profitable business connections.

GMA now has six chapters across the state that are facilitated by volunteer chapter directors. The organization’s staff and Chapter Directors work together to identify quality manufacturers, coordinate plant tours, and provide educational workshops in their regions.

Each month GMA provides at least 5 plant tours where others can learn best business practices from their peers.Connect with Jason Moss on LinkedIn and learn more about the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance here: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/

As a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott also volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA, and maintains active membership in the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance & CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton. Learn more about TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm that helps companies find top talent in the Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain space, by visiting their website here: www.talentstreamstaffing.com

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode
APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here
Veteran Scholarship Opportunity for SCM Certifications: click here
2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://youtu.be/z8QCs8lgyMM?t=1
eCommerce Operations Summit: https://www.operationssummit.com/
MRO Americas: https://mroamericas.aviationweek.com/en/home.html
Velocity 2019 Conference: https://velocity-conference.com/
AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit
Transparency 2019: https://www.freightwaves.com/transparency19
EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here
Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 66

April 1, 2019 by angishields

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 66
“Modern Freight Forwarding & Talent Market Perspective”
Live broadcast from Flexport’s Offices in Atlanta
Learn more here: www.flexport.com

Matt Marshall joined Flexport in San Francisco in 2017 and is currently a Senior Director and General Manager for the Southeast Region based in the Atlanta office, which opened in June 2017 and has since grown to more than 100 employees. Atlanta has become a critical area for Flexport to service many enterprise-level clients, such as Georgia Pacific.

Prior to joining Flexport, Matt worked for Deloitte Consulting’s Strategy & Operations practice in New York where he advised Enterprise clients on supply chain strategy, network optimization, procurement, and logistics. Matt has a BS in Economics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and an MBA in Strategy & Finance from Penn State University.

Matt enjoys playing tennis with his wife Courtney and spending time with their golden retriever puppy Badger. Connect with Matt Marshall on LinkedIn, follow Flexport on Twitter and learn more about the organization here: https://www.flexport.com/

Travis Turner serves as the Director of Business Development at Hire Dynamics which was founded in Atlanta in 2001 and has been recognized by Clearly Rated for 10 Years Best in Staffing for Client and Talent Satisfaction. A graduate of Georgia Southern University, Travis works extensively with the Hire Dynamics Business Development team in three key Metro Atlanta markets.

Over the past five years, Travis has been promoted within Hire Dynamics from Account Manager to Branch Manager to Director as of December 2018. Prior to Hire Dynamics, Travis was part of an emerging 3PL brand, Coyote Logistics, for six years. Travis currently serves as Hire Dynamics’ subject matter expert on Supply Chain. Travis’ honesty, leadership and creativity have made him a key asset to Hire Dynamics and his business clients.

Travis is passionate about developing others and servicing his clients through partnerships at the highest level. He is also, “husband to an amazing, smart and supportive wife, and father to a beautiful little girl!” Travis is an “All Atlanta Teams” sports fan and also enjoys fitness and travel in his leisure time. Given thirty minutes of down time, Travis will create ingenious “Shark Tank” business ideas hoping to one day change the world or at least make it a better place! Connect with Travis Turner on LinkedIn, follow Hire Dynamics on Twitter and learn more about the organization here: https://hiredynamics.com/

Ben Harris is Director of Supply Chain Ecosystem Expansion for the Metro Atlanta Chamber. Ben comes to the Metro Atlanta Chamber after serving as Senior Manager, Market Development for Manhattan Associates. There, Ben was responsible for developing Manhattan’s sales pipeline and overall Americas supply chain marketing strategy.

Ben oversaw market positioning, messaging and campaign execution to build awareness and drive new pipeline growth. Prior to joining Manhattan, Ben spent four years with the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Center of Innovation for Logistics where he played a key role in establishing the Center as a go-to industry resource for information, support, partnership building, and investment development. Additionally, he became a key SME for all logistics and supply chain-focused projects.

Ben began his career at Page International, Inc. where he drove continuous improvement in complex global supply chain operations for a wide variety of businesses and Fortune 500 companies. An APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Ben holds an Executive Master’s degree in Business Administration (EMBA) and bachelor’s degree in International Business (BBA) from the Terry College at the University of Georgia. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn and learn more about the Metro Atlanta Chamber here: www.metroatlantachamber.com

Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode
APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here
eCommerce Operations Summit: https://www.operationssummit.com/
MRO Americas: https://mroamericas.aviationweek.com/en/home.html
Velocity 2019 Conference: https://velocity-conference.com/
AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit
EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here
Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 65

April 1, 2019 by angishields

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 65
“Key Takeaways from Velocity 2019”
Live broadcast from Velocity 2019
Learn more here: https://velocity-conference.com/

Karin L. Bursa, executive vice president at Logility, oversees the company’s market positioning, strategy development, solutions marketing, media relations, lead generation, business development and branding. Karin is known for her strategic vision, industry knowledge and expertise in the development, support and marketing of software solutions to accelerate and automate enterprise-wide operations including advanced analytics, supply chain management, manufacturing, retail, sales and operations planning and financial management. She began her career with Accenture where she focused on the manufacturing and telecommunications industries.

Karin is often quoted in industry publications, speaks frequently at industry forums and is active in industry thought leadership forums including APICS and CSCMP. Recognized for her leadership and achievements at Logility, Karin was named the 2009 Technology Marketing Executive of the Year by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and a 2018 Supply and Demand Chain Executive Pro to Know. She is also an APICS Atlanta Executive Advisory Board and a member of the Empty Stocking Fund Board of Directors.

With more than 1,300 customers worldwide, Logility is a leading provider of collaborative supply chain optimization and advanced retail planning solutions that help small, medium, large, and Fortune 500 companies realize substantial bottom-line results in record time. Logility Voyager Solutions is a complete supply chain management and retail optimization solution that features advanced analytics and provides supply chain visibility; demand, inventory and replenishment planning; Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP); Integrated Business Planning (IBP); supply and inventory optimization; manufacturing planning and scheduling; retail merchandise planning, assortment and allocation. Logility customers include Abercrombie & Fitch, Big Lots, CooperVision, Husqvarna, Parker Hannifin, Roku, Starbucks, Urban Outfitters, Verizon Wireless, and VF Corporation. Logility is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA), named one of the 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Forbes. For more information about Logility, call 800-762-5207 USA or visit https://www.logility.com/

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 63

April 1, 2019 by angishields

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 63
“Market Disruption, Data Analytics and Change Management”
Live broadcast from Velocity 2019
Learn more here: https://velocity-conference.com/

Mark Balte serves as Executive Vice President of Research and Development at Logility. Mr. Balte is responsible for all product development and technology strategies for the Logility Voyager Solutions™ suite. His leadership and creativity are crucial to driving innovation in Logility’s cloud strategy, product architecture, advanced analytics, and mobility. Mr. Balte has more than 30 years of experience in development, implementation and support of supply chain software solutions.

Prior to leading the research and development organization, Mr. Balte helped customers configure and deploy Logility Voyager Solutions. Mr. Balte holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from The University of the South (Sewanee) and a Master of Science degree in Operations Research from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a frequent guest lecturer for the supply chain management graduate program at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Connect with Mark Balte on LinkedIn, follow Logility on Twitter and learn more about the company here: https://www.logility.com/

Mark Burstein serves as President of NGC, where he leads all of the company’s sales, marketing and research and development operations. Mark joined NGC in 2002 and has served in numerous executive sales and marketing positions, including Vice President of PLM and Global Sourcing Solutions. Mark has many years of experience working with design and sourcing professionals at major U.S. retailers on the production of private-label apparel. Prior to joining NGC, Mark was president of Caribbean Apparel Associates (CAA), overseeing all operations for a clothing manufacturer with factories in Colombia and Mexico.

Mark was also executive vice-president of sales for Miami-based PIBA Industries, a vertical manufacturer of intimate apparel and sportswear. Mark began his career as a systems analyst for Accenture. Mark is active in industry organizations including the National Retail Federation (NRF), the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), and the American Apparel Producers Network (AAPN). He earned a MBA from Emory University and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Florida. Connect with Mark Burstein on LinkedIn, follow NGC on Twitter and learn more about the company here: https://www.ngcsoftware.com/

Glenn Pascrell is the Senior Vice President of Merchandise Planning and Market Analytics at CITIZEN WATCH AMERICA. He is responsible for merchandise planning, inventory management, purchasing, and product pricing for the US market. Competitive market research and analytics is his newest area of responsibility.

Glenn has been with CITIZEN WATCH AMERICA since 2005. Prior to CITIZEN, Glenn contributed in key merchandising and planning positions with Pfizer, VF Corporation and Cambridge Information Group. Celebrating 100 years, CITIZEN, a pioneer in watchmaking and innovative technology, promotes excellence and creativity with a deep-rooted respect for craftsmanship.

For over 40 years, CITIZEN’s Eco-Drive technology has served as the prime example of how the brand is dedicated to making the world and its environment a better place. CITIZEN WATCH AMERICA is a subsidiary of CITIZEN WATCH GROUP, encompassing four major brands: the eponymous CITIZEN brand, the number one mid-market watch Brand in America; Bulova, Frederique Constant, and Alpina; and four major markets: US, UK, Canada and Mexico. Connect with Glenn Pascrell on LinkedIn and learn more about Citizen Watch America here: https://www.citizenwatch.com/

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 62

April 1, 2019 by angishields

Supply Chain Now

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 62

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 62
“Not Your Father’s Supply Chain: Speed & Agility, Digital Twins & Augmented Intelligence”
Live broadcast from Velocity 2019
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Sean Willems is the Haslam Chair in Supply Chain Analytics at the University of Tennessee (Knoxville). He has been a visiting professor of operations management at the MIT Sloan School of Management since 2016. His work has led to finalist selections for the 2003, 2010, and 2017 Franz Edelman Award for Achievement in Operations Research and the Management Sciences. Sean has been a finalist in 2006, 2008 and 2012 for the Daniel H. Wagner Prize for Excellence in Operations Research Practice. His work on inventory placement under non-stationary demand won the Wagner Prize in 2008.

Willems is the department editor of the practice section of the journal Production and Operations Management and he is the deputy editor of Interfaces. He received his bachelor’s degree in decision sciences from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and his master’s in operations research and doctorate in operations management from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Connect with Sean Willems on LinkedIn and learn more about the University of Tennessee here: https://haslam.utk.edu/experts/sean-willems

Bill Harrison serves as President of Demand Solutions. Mr. Harrison is responsible for the company’s corporate strategy and direction as well as its operations including development, sales, marketing, services, customer programs, alliances and channels. His career in supply chain operations began over 25 years ago on the loading dock of a TrueValue warehouse.

Mr. Harrison spent over 17 years with True Value Company where he held a number of management positions and personally designed and implemented a market-leading Replenishment Optimization System. He also served as Chief Operating Officer of Atrion/ClearCross, a global trading software corporation where he was instrumental in redefining the company’s product strategy, increasing sales, rationalizing costs and driving profitability. He came to Demand Solutions in 2006 after holding leadership positions at Manugistics and American Software.

Since Harrison’s arrival at Demand Solutions, the company has delivered significant market share gains, revenue growth and customer satisfaction improvements. Harrison graduated from The University of Missouri. Connect with Bill Harrison on LinkedIn and learn more about Demand Solutions here: https://www.demandsolutions.com/

PJ Jakovljevic serves as Principal Industry Analyst for Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC). He is an internationally recognized enterprise applications market guru with extensive knowledge of leading enterprise software vendors, products, competitive intelligence, and market trends.

Jakovljevic has nearly 20 years of system selections, implementations, and industrial manufacturing experience, with familiarity with broad aspects of business management (product development, supply chain operations, sales, marketing). He is an excellent communicator and team leader with exceptional analytical and critical abilities. Connect with PJ Jakovljevic on LinkedIn and learn more about TEC here: https://www3.technologyevaluation.com/