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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 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.comwhat-missed-gartner-supply-chain-symposium-2022-tt39

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

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

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 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

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 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/dual-role-brick-mortar-stores-omnichannel-retail-tt34

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 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/supply-chain-basics-every-businessperson-needs-know-tt33

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 and Resources: Learn more about TEKTOK here: https://supplychainnow.com/tektok (https://supplychainnow.com/tektok) Subscribe to TEKTOK: https://tektok.captivate.fm/listen (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

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 (https://supplychainnow.com/tektok) Subscribe to TEKTOK here: https://tektok.captivate.fm/listen (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

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 and Resources: Learn more about TEKTOK:https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now ( )https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok (https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok) Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs:https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe ( https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe) Webinar- Harness Supply Chain Data to Drive Better First-Mile Performance: https://bit.ly/3t0DQTg (https://bit.ly/3t0DQTg) Webinar- Data at the Heart of Supply Chain Resilience and Agility: https://bit.ly/3I7kDnd (https://bit.ly/3I7kDnd) Check out the 2022 Supply Chain and Procurement Awards: https://supplychainprocurementawards.com/ (https://supplychainprocurementawards.com/) Learn more about the 2022 Reverse Logistics Association Conference and Expo, February 6-9: https://rla.org/event/125 (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

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 and Resources: Learn more about TEKTOK:https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now ( )https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok (https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok) Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs:https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe ( https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe) Webinar- Practical Strategies for Adapting to Demand and Supply Uncertainty: https://bit.ly/3o45snN (https://bit.ly/3o45snN) Webinar- Adapt or Die: Your Survival Guide to Modern Warehouse Automation: https://bit.ly/33NJ1f1 (https://bit.ly/33NJ1f1) Webinar- Harness Supply Chain Data to Drive Better First-Mile Performance: https://bit.ly/3t0DQTg (https://bit.ly/3t0DQTg) What's Your Logistics Maturity? https://bit.ly/3pA86Bc (https://bit.ly/3pA86Bc) Guy Courtin's Top 10 Supply Chain Predictions for 2022:https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.tecsys.com_supplychainpredictions2022andd=DwMGaQandc=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMMandr=L_A4Yq8QMa0puQfD-qv4YrQT3JVMsbwTNi6SyXRNp3Aandm=DrDiy5TXvReK0CohdCu_XfU0gZfpTgxqnArmJ7X_Xtcands=_OUi0it7G3d_btFe1L__P0kk_Cl-7pmel4V1mAR2N0Eande= ( www.tecsys.com/supplychainpredictions2022) Port X Enlists Turvo to Differentiate and Grow Revenue:https://info.turvo.com/port-x-turvo-case-study ( 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 (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 (https://bit.ly/3pwmWKC) Check out the 2022 Supply Chain and Procurement Awards: https://supplychainprocurementawards.com/ (https://supplychainprocurementawards.com/) Learn more about the 2022 Reverse Logistics Association Conference and Expo, February 6-9: https://rla.org/event/125 (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

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 and Resources: Learn more about TEKTOK: https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok (https://supplychainnow.com/program/tektok) Subscribe to TEKTOK and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe (https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe) Webinar- Practical Strategies for Adapting to Demand and Supply Uncertainty: https://bit.ly/3o45snN (https://bit.ly/3o45snN) What's Your Logistics Maturity? https://bit.ly/3pA86Bc (https://bit.ly/3pA86Bc) Guy Courtin's Top 10 Supply Chain Predictions for 2022:https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.tecsys.com_supplychainpredictions2022andd=DwMGaQandc=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMMandr=L_A4Yq8QMa0puQfD-qv4YrQT3JVMsbwTNi6SyXRNp3Aandm=DrDiy5TXvReK0CohdCu_XfU0gZfpTgxqnArmJ7X_Xtcands=_OUi0it7G3d_btFe1L__P0kk_Cl-7pmel4V1mAR2N0Eande= ( www.tecsys.com/supplychainpredictions2022) Port X Enlists Turvo to Differentiate and Grow Revenue:https://info.turvo.com/port-x-turvo-case-study ( 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 (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 (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