ASCM CEO Abe Eskenazi sits down with Heather Lane, VP of Supply Chain Strategy and Systems at Ulta Beauty.
Learn how Ulta Beauty navigated a massive supply chain transformation, accelerated by the pandemic's e-commerce boom. Heather shares insights into their innovative three-tier distribution model, featuring regional distribution centers, fast fulfillment centers and their groundbreaking market fulfillment centers.
You'll also learn about the cutting-edge autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) making their operations safer and more efficient, and how their S/4HANA ERP implementation built the foundation for this agile, omnichannel approach.
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Reimagining Global Supply Chain Efficiency for Retail
Retail reality check: Are we solving problems or creating new ones?
Dropit President and COO, Stuart Ford, reveals the shocking truth about the retail supply chain industry.
Over half of retailers are in some form of distress
Roughly 20% of fashion is never worn
About 40% return rates
Landfills so large that they are visible from space
Listen to how we can transform these challenges into opportunities and enhance sustainability.
Want more supply chain knowledge? Visit ASCM.org.
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Register for CHAINge now and join supply chain leaders from around the globe at ASCM's transformative supply chain conference.
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Logistics of Humanitarian Aid
How do you orchestrate logistics aid in a disaster zone? Well, it's a bit like juggling "greasy cats"
Host and ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi sits down with Kathy Fulton, Executive Director of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), to discuss the vital role of logistics and supply chain management in disaster relief.
Kathy shares her experiences and insights on how ALAN collaborates with nonprofit organizations and private industry to ensure that essential resources like food, water, shelter, and medical care reach disaster survivors efficiently and effectively.
Learn how you can help ALAN and the network of non-profits by visiting alanaid.org.
Want more supply chain knowledge? Visit ASCM.org.
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Register for CHAINge now and join supply chain leaders from around the globe at ASCM's transformative supply chain conference.
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Beyond the Expiration Date: Rethinking Shelf Life and Distribution
Mitigating the increase of global food waste is a constant challenge for supply chains and consumers alike. That’s why we invited Professor Linda Dunn to share her strategies and excitement about cutting-edge supply chain technology that can help with perishable goods’ inventory and distribution.
If you want to prepare yourself and your company to face the challenges ahead, download ASCM's Top 10 Supply Chain Trends of 2025.
Want more supply chain knowledge? Visit ASCM.org.
For more details on The Chain Podcast, visit ascm.org/podcast
Register for CHAINge now and join supply chain leaders from around the globe at ASCM's transformative supply chain conference.
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Demand Signals: Consumers Cast Their Votes
Consumers play a significant role in shaping our global supply chains.
Whenever you make a purchase, you cast a vote and signal to companies what needs to be manufactured, restocked, shipped, and sold. Imagine if consumers had increased visibility into supply chains and knew exactly where all their products were made and sourced. Would that change their buying habits?
In this episode, Abe Eshkenzai, CEO of ASCM, is joined by Professor Merieke Stevens to discuss why it's essential that consumers, producers, and policymakers work together to improve global supply chain operations.
Did you know visibility and traceability is the #6 need-to-know supply chain trend of 2025? Leading supply chain organizations are leveraging advanced technologies to enhance visibility and traceability across their operations.
If you want to prepare yourself and your company to face the challenges ahead, download ASCM's Top 10 Supply Chain Trends of 2025.
Want more supply chain knowledge? Visit ASCM.org.
For more details on The Chain Podcast, visit ascm.org/podcast
Register for CHAINge now and join supply chain leaders from around the globe at ASCM's transformative supply chain conference.
More than just a link in the chain, The Chain podcast shines a light on powerful, complex systems of technology, business and people that make up what we call the supply chain.
Created and produced by ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management), The Chain is a riveting podcast that discusses the toughest supply chain challenges and the people who get the job done no matter the disruptions.
Join host Abe Eshkenazi as he invites supply chain innovators and influencers to share their stories about that invisible link that binds our worlds together.
If you enjoyed ASCM’s The reBound podcast, you’ll want to tune in to every episode and listen to the untold stories from the people who run our supply chains.
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