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In today's digital age, the threat of cyber attacks looms large over individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure. The rapid advancement of technology has made our systems more interconnected and, consequently, more vulnerable to cyber threats. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by Microsoft, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson highlight the dangers of cybersecurity threats and provide crucial insights into how leading organizations are navigating this perilous landscape with the help of special guest Jose Razo, Senior Technical Specialist with Microsoft.
Listen in as Scott, Kevin, and Jose share a detailed overview of the current cyber threat landscape, highlighting the increase in cyber attacks since the pandemic, and the significant costs associated with the breaches.
Learn more about the various types of cyber threats, critical infrastructure and its importance and inherent vulnerabilities, practical advice for businesses to strengthen their cybersecurity posture, and finally, Jose's four-step framework for protecting against cybersecurity risks.
Don't miss this episode, and begin engaging in proactive cybersecurity conversations, and stay informed! Because as Kevin says, it's not if you're attacked, or even when you're attacked, but how you respond to the attacks.
Additional Links & Resources:
Learn more at microsoft.com/security and microsoft.com/energy
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WEBINAR- Automation ROI: Solving the Top 3 Operational Challenges: https://bit.ly/3VvxTvs
WEBINAR- Strategies for Aligning Business Planning with Supply Chain Design: https://bit.ly/3XvRHk7
This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/4-step-guide-cyber-threats-critical-infrastructure-microsoft-1290

The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!
In this week's episode of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter welcomed special guest John DeSarbo, Principal at ZS Associates. Together they discussed top news in business including:
The latest inflation updatesHow retailers are leveraging AI and predictive technologies to better sort orders and understand shopper surgesBut are business leaders using GenAI all wrong?Is the AI train already losing steam?How impactful IS AI going to be on industry growth?
Join us for this and so much more!
Additional Links & Resources:
Most Recent With That Said: https://bit.ly/3KPTZ5X
Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@supplychainnow
Inflation flat for the first time in four years: https://bit.ly/4b8rlaI
How retailers are battling the last mile squeeze: https://bit.ly/45qsxoT
John's interview with Scott at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av5HbbUA7wA
Are executives looking at AI wrong? https://bit.ly/3Vr866G
Is the AI revolution already losing steam? https://bit.ly/3KKqimT
AI and the economy: https://bit.ly/4cfkIVc
Generative AI: reshaping pharma R&D, supply chain, and manufacturing: https://bit.ly/3KNCQtB
Scaling generative AI for value by building chains of interconnected use cases: https://www.zs.com/insights/scale-generative-ai-for-value-interconnected-use-cases
Subscribe to more updates from ZS: https://www.zs.com/subscription-preferences
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Check out Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk
WEBINAR- Automation ROI: Solving the Top 3 Operational Challenges: https://bit.ly/3VvxTvs
WEBINAR- Strategies for Aligning Business Planning with Supply Chain Design: https://bit.ly/3XvRHk7

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Reuter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-impact-AI-supply-chains-economy-zs-1289

Prepare your supply chain for peak season success with actionable insights from industry experts.
In this episode, hosts Scott W. Luton and Kim Reuter are joined by special guests Wes Arentson and Tony Thrasher from SPS Commerce to discuss essential strategies for navigating the busiest time of the year. From making the right investments in Q4 preparation to the importance of post-mortem reviews in Q1, our experts share invaluable advice on optimizing your logistics and retail operations. Gain insights into building strong vendor relationships, embracing automation, and leveraging data analytics for demand forecasting. 
Whether you’re a logistics professional or a retail supply chain enthusiast, this episode equips you with the knowledge to enhance efficiency, prevent disruptions, and, ultimately, delight your customers. Tune in for a comprehensive guide to mastering peak season logistics and making strategic decisions that drive success throughout the year.
Additional Links & Resources:
Accelerate time to revenue with SPS for 3PLs: https://bit.ly/4bAQqM4
Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com
Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com/join
Check out Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk
WEBINAR- How to Accelerate AI-Driven Decision Intelligence with Smart Data Fabric: https://bit.ly/3QMPmga
WEBINAR- Automation ROI: Solving the Top 3 Operational Challenges: https://bit.ly/3VvxTvs
WEBINAR- Strategies for Aligning Business Planning with Supply Chain Design: https://bit.ly/3XvRHk7
This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Reuter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/sync-success-tips-tackle-peak-season-1288

Innovation and disruption are constants in the supply chain game.
In this episode, hosts Scott W. Luton and Kevin L. Jackson, alongside special guests Greg Buzek from IHL Group and Vignesh Balasubramanian from Microsoft, dive deep into the pivotal role of generative AI in revolutionizing supply chain management. Understand the significant inefficiencies in current transportation logistics, with over 50% of trucks less than half full, and how AI can turn this challenge into a substantial efficiency gain.
Our experts share real-world applications from Microsoft, highlighting AI's role in enhancing planning and forecasting capabilities, adapting to changing data, and optimizing logistics to cut costs and improve delivery times. Vignesh's personal anecdotes from the COVID-19 pandemic illustrate the importance of preparedness and strategic adaptation in the face of geopolitical and weather-related disruptions.
Looking toward the future, we discuss strategies like nearshoring, the lasting impact of supply chain disruptions on inflation and consumer experiences, and the critical importance of maintaining clean and ready data for AI optimization. Gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and a compelling call to action to embrace AI-driven innovations to stay competitive in today's volatile market.
Additional Links & Resources:
Enhancing Service Excellence with AI: Unleashing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for ERP: https://bit.ly/3RtPMbM
Commitment to Security- Microsoft Build 2024: https://bit.ly/4c5OdIK
Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com
Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com/join
Check out Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk
WEBINAR- How to Accelerate AI-Driven Decision Intelligence with Smart Data Fabric: https://bit.ly/3QMPmga
WEBINAR- Automation ROI: Solving the Top 3 Operational Challenges: https://bit.ly/3VvxTvs
WEBINAR- Strategies for Aligning Business Planning with Supply Chain Design: https://bit.ly/3XvRHk7

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/unveiling-supply-chain-innovation-deep-dive-expert-perspectives-microsoft-1287

The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!
In this week's Digital Transformers edition of The Buzz, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson discussed a variety of news and developments across global supply chain, with a heavy focus on technology. Listen in as they discuss:
What "Intralogics" meansWhat procurement executives are prioritizing in 2024Accelerating digital transformation in logisticsHow D-Day would have played out with modern technologyAnd much more!
Additional Links & Resources:
Last week's With That Said: https://bit.ly/4efsCQc
Most recent Digital Transformers episode with Alan Seid: https://bit.ly/4cfB14a
The importance of Intralogics: https://bit.ly/4bUgtyn
Our recent webinar with Netstock: https://bit.ly/4ehB1Cx
Procurement Execs priority in 2024: https://bit.ly/3yVGWx2
Scott's article about Venture 53 event: https://bit.ly/3VD7tIx
Accelerating Digital Transformation in Logistics: https://bit.ly/3yTmXyZ
Reimagining D-Day: https://bit.ly/3RkQ5Wc
Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com
Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com/join
Check out Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk
WEBINAR- How to Accelerate AI-Driven Decision Intelligence with Smart Data Fabric: https://bit.ly/3QMPmga
WEBINAR- Automation ROI: Solving the Top 3 Operational Challenges: https://bit.ly/3VvxTvs
WEBINAR- Strategies for Aligning Business Planning with Supply Chain Design: https://bit.ly/3XvRHk7
This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-digital-transformers-1286

Today we continue the Supply Chain Leadership Across Africa series as host Scott Luton and special guest host Jenny Froome are joined by Pam Steele, founder and CEO at Pamela Steele Associates, and Rebecca Alban, Senior Manager of Health Systems at VillageReach to discuss the gender imbalance in the global supply chain, particularly in the public health supply chain workforce.
Listen in as Pam and Rebecca highlight the importance of achieving gender balance in the industry, not just for equity, but also for improving supply chain performance. They also discussed the barriers women face in the industry, such as cultural norms, biases, and organizational cultures, and ideas for addressing the issues.
Join us for an inspiring conversation about the role women play in the healthcare workforce, and the transformational impact they can have on it.
Additional Links & Resources:
Learn more about VillageReach: https://www.villagereach.org/ 
VillageReach Research Report- Gender Equity in the Supply Chain Workforce: https://bit.ly/3XnWHHd
Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com
Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com/join
Check out Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk
WEBINAR- How to Accelerate AI-Driven Decision Intelligence with Smart Data Fabric: https://bit.ly/3QMPmga
WEBINAR- Automation ROI: Solving the Top 3 Operational Challenges: https://bit.ly/3VvxTvs
WEBINAR- Strategies for Aligning Business Planning with Supply Chain Design: https://bit.ly/3XvRHk7
This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Jenny Froome. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-leadership-africa-health-workforce-gender-gap-1285