https://www.scmr.com/rss/podcasts/ en-us © 2020 Supply Chain Management Review Supply Chain Management Review The best Supply Chain Management and industry podcasts from the Supply Chain Management Review network. Look for new episodes each week. John Brillon jbrillon@peerlessmedia.com serial clean full 2026 Global beauty company Coty is reimagining the supply chain around a connected, AI-infused ecosystem. Graeme Carter, chief global supply chain officer, joins Talking Supply Chain host Brian Straight to discuss why supply chains need to mature into living ecosystems. 35:48 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-building-the-supply-biome Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:58:00 -0500 clean full 2026 In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, AWS retail and CPG leader Petra Schindler-Carter explains how companies like PepsiCo and adidas are using AI, digital twins, and Agentic systems to move supply chains beyond visibility and into real-time operational execution. 45:34 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-moving-from-ai-pilot-to-execution-with-awss-petra-schindler-carter Thu, 28 May 2026 09:44:00 -0500 clean full 2026 In a supply chain environment defined by tariff uncertainty, tight capacity, and constant disruption, logistics leaders are winning by prioritizing speed, agility, and real-time decision-making over perfect forecasts. Uber Freight’s Bob Daymon joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to detail how they are doing that. 37:44 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-how-logistics-leaders-are-winning-in-volatile-times Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:27:00 -0500 clean full 2026 AI is reshaping global supply chains by improving efficiency and decision-making, but uneven access to infrastructure, talent, and regulation is creating new barriers that could widen the gap between market leaders and laggards. 34:44 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-ai-and-the-new-trade-barrier Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:15:00 -0500 clean full 2026 In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, Sam Jenks explains why supplier relationship management should function as procurement’s operating system, transforming suppliers from transactional vendors into strategic partners that drive resilience, innovation, and long-term value. 44:49 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-rethinking-supplier-relationships Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:53:00 -0500 clean full 2026 Cargo theft has surged and become increasingly sophisticated since 2020, driven by international crime rings, strategic fraud schemes, and evolving technology that now requires supply chain leaders to adopt stronger security processes and cross-industry collaboration. LogistIQ’s Scott Cornell joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to dive into the state of cargo theft. 47:41 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-cargo-thefts-new-era Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:12:00 -0600 clean full 2026 In this episode of the Frictionless Supply Chain, Beth Hayes, a consultant to pharmaceutical companies, joins host Rosemary Coates, executive director of the Reshoring Institute, to discuss the complexity of pharmaceutical supply chains. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-supply-chain-the-pharma-supply-chain 33:47 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-supply-chain-the-pharma-supply-chain Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:42:00 -0600 clean full 2026 In a volatile economic environment, procurement is evolving from a back-office cost function into a strategic driver of EBITDA, resilience, and competitive advantage—if organizations invest in data, talent, and accountability. 40:05 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-from-cost-cutter-to-strategic-powerhouse Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:52:00 -0600 clean full 2026 Fairmarkit’s Erin McFarland joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to explore why AI’s promised time savings in procurement doesn’t always translate into better outcomes and what leaders must fix in processes, governance, and decision-making to turn AI efficiency into real business value. 38:57 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-turning-ai-time-savings-into-value Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:38:00 -0600 clean full 2026 In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, Kiteworks’ Chief Strategy Officer Tim Freestone explains why AI is reshaping cyber risk across supply chains, and why data governance, not infrastructure security alone, will determine who stays ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats. 45:38 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-is-ai-expanding-cyber-risk Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:36:00 -0600 clean full 2026 In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, Lucas Systems’ Kyle Franklin explains why pallet building is one of the most overlooked opportunities in the warehouse, and how AI-driven optimization can deliver major productivity, safety, and cost gains without new physical automation. 36:40 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-why-pallet-building-is-the-next-frontier-for-warehouse-productivity Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:42:00 -0600 clean full 2026 In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, executives from TMX Transform explain why automation feasibility studies, digital twins, and AI-driven simulation are now essential for making resilient, ROI-backed supply chain decisions amid labor shortages, rising costs, and geopolitical uncertainty. 43:13 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-why-automation-feasibility-should-guide-supply-chain-decisions Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:40:00 -0600 clean full 2025 In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, Brian Straight speaks with KPMG’s Brian Higgins about the resurgence of U.S. manufacturing, the role of tariffs and proximity-driven strategies, and whether technology, labor, and energy constraints will turn today’s momentum into a durable transformation. 40:38 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-is-a-manufacturing-renaissance-happening Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:33:00 -0600 clean full 2025 Returns are no longer a back-end burden but a strategic lever, and companies that elevate reverse logistics to an executive-level priority can unlock new value across forecasting, customer experience, and profitability. 32:40 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/in-transit-podcast-the-returns-reckoning-fixing-the-most-overlooked-gap-in-modern-retail Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:20:00 -0600 clean full 2025 In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, Gartner’s Jan Snoeckx explains how AI and autonomous planning are shifting supply chain organizations from manual forecasting to faster, data-driven, decision-centric planning models. 35:41 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-ai-driven-planning-enters-a-new-phase Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:43:00 -0600 clean full 2025 Oro Labs CEO Sudhir Bhojwani joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to reveal why AI is advancing faster than procurement’s ability to use it, and what leaders must do now to avoid costly mistakes. 37:54 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-procurements-ai-stress-test Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:49:00 -0600 clean full 2025 In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, Aravo’s Dave Rusher joins Brian Straight to discuss how AI is transforming third-party risk management—helping companies turn unstructured data and fragmented compliance efforts into smarter, faster decisions. 41:00 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-ai-tackles-the-chaos-of-third-party-risk-management Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:24:00 -0600 clean full 2025 As automation reshapes global supply chains, Corvus Robotics is taking a different path, designing and producing its inventory-scanning drones in California. In this Talking Supply Chain podcast episode, CEO Jackie Wu discusses how domestic manufacturing strengthens supply chain resilience, accelerates product iteration, and fuels a culture of innovation. 30:33 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-made-in-america-with-corvus-robotics Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:36:00 -0600 clean full 2025 In this episode, Brian Straight and Fares Sakka explore the cultural, technological, and security challenges of IT–OT integration—and the strategies manufacturers can use to bridge the gap. 47:18 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-bridging-the-itot-divide Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:57:00 -0500 clean full 2025 Sustainable procurement is evolving into a critical driver of business resilience, and Dr. Luan Ho shares practical strategies for measuring emissions, managing risk, and embedding sustainability into supply chains. 40:20 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-sustainable-procurement-moves-from-optional-to-essential Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:50:00 -0500 clean full 2025 Edible Arrangements’ Jay De Sieno explains how packaging doubles as food protection and brand signal, built through supplier partnerships, rigorous testing, cold-chain discipline, and a push toward greener, longer-life materials. 39:02 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-how-edible-arrangements-ties-product-brand-and-the-cold-chain-together Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:40:00 -0500 clean full 2025 In this Frictionless videocast, Sarah Rich explains how Supplyframe uses AI-driven insights on pricing, availability, and risk to guide early product design, while urging practitioners to keep learning and embrace AI. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-supply-chain-design-to-source-intelligence 34:41 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-supply-chain-design-to-source-intelligence Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:01:00 -0500 clean full 2025 In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, Stuart Ryan of HERE Technologies explains how AI-powered mapping and location intelligence are transforming logistics with real-time precision, efficiency, and resilience 41:21 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-how-ai-infused-location-intelligence-is-reshaping-supply-chains Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:32:00 -0500 clean full 2025 Listen as Marina Ivanov, co-founder and CEO of Apex Transit Solutions, joins Rosemary Coates, executive director of the Reshoring Institute, on the Frictionless Supply Chain podcast to discuss being the CEO of a trucking company and women leadership in trucking. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-supply-chain-women-leaders-in-the-trucking-industry 36:23 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-supply-chain-women-leaders-in-the-trucking-industry Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:37:00 -0500 clean full 2025 Oliver Wight’s Tom Strohl shares how the best organizations are turning chaos into competitive advantage in this episode of the Talking Supply Chain podcast. 31:18 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-oliver-wights-tom-strohl-on-finding-success-among-disruption Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:48:00 -0500 clean full 2025 The nonprofit organization American Logistics Aid Network helps coordinate logistics and supply chain services for relief agencies, connecting those groups with transportation and shipping services in disaster areas. 31:30 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-alan-ensures-disaster-relief-supplies-arrive-on-time Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:10:00 -0500 clean full 2025 Pamela Bracher of the ATA joins the Frictionless Supply Chain podcast to break down critical legal and liability issues in the trucking industry. From understanding the difference between asset-based carriers and brokers to navigating the Carmack Amendment and leveraging telematics data, Bracher shares practical guidance for shippers, along with career advice for those entering the industry. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-supply-chain-what-you-should-know-about-the-trucking-industry 36:21 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-supply-chain-what-you-should-know-about-the-trucking-industry Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:22:00 -0500 clean full 2025 The National Motor Freight Classification system is changing. Keith Peterson of the NMFTA joins Talking Supply Chain to explain what that means. 33:35 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/national-motor-freight-classificiation-ltl-shipping Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0500 clean full 2025 Agustin Lopez Diaz, North American supply chain officer for Schneider Electric, explains how the company is handling AI, building resiliency, and the biggest challenges it is working to overcome. 39:09 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-schneider-electrics-approach-to-the-modern-supply-chain Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0500 clean full 2025 TraceLink CEO Shabbir Dahod discusses how AI and digitalization are transforming the pharmaceutical supply chain, from end-to-end visibility and compliance to predictive insights and intelligent automation. 32:30 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-ai-meets-pharma-with-tracelinks-vision-for-a-smarter-supply-chain Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:27:00 -0500 clean full 2025 As regulatory pressure intensifies and global supply chain scrutiny expands beyond tier-one suppliers, Sayari’s Colby Potter joins the In Transit podcast to reveal how companies can use public records and trade data to expose hidden risks, strengthen compliance, and unlock smarter sourcing strategies. 25:40 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/in-transit-podcast-uncovering-the-blind-spots-in-supply-chain-compliance-and-how-to-fix-them Thu, 22 May 2025 09:18:00 -0500 clean full 2025 In this episode, Kathleen Chan, CEO of Calico, explains how AI technology is assisting in the design and development of apparel, footwear, and jewelry while helping companies locate vetted manufacturers around the world. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-supply-chain-global-sourcing-and-manufacturing-with-calico 27:55 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-supply-chain-global-sourcing-and-manufacturing-with-calico Fri, 16 May 2025 12:33:00 -0500 clean full 2025 Rosemary Coates has spent more than a decade helping companies bring manufacturing back to the U.S., so she has a unique view on the impact of tariffs, and whether the Trump administration approach could result in a new wave of manufacturing gains for the country. 39:20 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-tariff-talk-with-the-reshoring-institutes-rosemary-coates Thu, 01 May 2025 10:13:00 -0500 clean full 2025 DHL Supply Chain’s VP-Analytics & Performance Eric Walters joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to discuss how the company is leveraging Gen AI in real-world use cases today. 31:16 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-putting-gen-ai-into-practical-use-cases Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:07:00 -0500 clean full 2025 Yikun Shao, head of B2B North American supply chain for Alibaba Group, joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to talk about the challenges, and opportunities facing small and midsized businesses in the current market. 36:27 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-state-of-the-smb-supply-chain-with-alibabas-yikun-shao Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:30:00 -0500 clean full 2025 While much of the focus of tariffs is on the immediate cost and mitigating that impact, there are many hidden costs that come along with them, including higher warehouse rates and freight rate increases to meet customer delivery demands. SPS Commerce’s Tracey Ortiz joined the Talking Supply Chain podcast to explain the real-world impacts. 40:41 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-tariff-reality Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:12:00 -0500 clean full 2025 While companies can’t plan for every scenario, they can prepare for most. EY’s Courtney Rickert McCaffrey joined the Talking Supply Chain podcast to explain how. 23:55 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-navigating-todays-geopolitical-world Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:24:00 -0500 clean full 2025 As vice president of Johnson & Johnson’s MedTech Supply Chain, Luis Roman has a front-row seat to the digital transformation of supply chains. He joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to talk how that transformation has impacted J&J’s MedTech supply chain. 32:07 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-how-jjs-luis-roman-views-digital-transformations Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:28:00 -0500 clean full 2025 A. Duie Pyle has an extensive warehouse operation to manage its customer’s inventory throughout. Andy Moul, director warehouse & distribution solutions, joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to discuss the technologies and strategies that are working in today’s warehouse environment. 33:28 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-exploring-warehouse-technology-strategies Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:14:00 -0500 clean full 2025 Listen as Karen Murphy International Trade Advisor and Trade Compliance Expert, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss the current state of tariffs and trade. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-videocast-the-chaotic-world-of-trade-today 26:45 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-videocast-the-chaotic-world-of-trade-today Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:26:00 -0600 clean full 2025 In this episode of the In Transit Podcast, Jono Liu, vp of global sales & marketing at Dimerco Express Group, joins host Vishnu Rajamanickam of The Logistics Report to discuss the complexities of evolving global trade dynamics in light of shifting U.S. trade policies. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/in-transit-podcast-understanding-the-impact-of-trump-on-shipping-and-trade-flows 29:32 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/in-transit-podcast-understanding-the-impact-of-trump-on-shipping-and-trade-flows Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:06:00 -0600 clean full 2025 In this episode, Andrea discusses her long and very successful career in technology and the changes and major shifts in the business environment, that have occurred over the past 30 years that she has been at the helm of Rand Technologies. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-supply-chain-videocast-the-global-technology-supply-chain 32:45 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-supply-chain-videocast-the-global-technology-supply-chain Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:16:00 -0600 clean full 2025 Artificial intelligence buzz gave way to Generative AI buzz which has now been overtaken by Agentic AI buzz. What does it all mean? Fairmarkit CEO Kevin Frechette joined the Talking Supply Chain podcast to cut through the buzzwords and explain where Agentic AI can help your organization. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-explaining-agentic-ai 40:01 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-explaining-agentic-ai Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:29:00 -0600 clean full 2025 Peter Anderson once had to move $380 million of goods to mitigate the impact of tariff. Now, as global supply chain lead at Genpact, he is sharing details on that experience and some of the strategies he employed with the Talking Supply Chain podcast audience. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-genpacts-anderson-talks-tariff-strategies 36:47 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-genpacts-anderson-talks-tariff-strategies Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:51:00 -0600 clean full 2025 Frank Kenney, director of industry solutions at Cleo, told the Talking Supply Chain podcast that he believes we will eventually reach widespread end-to-end supply chain visibility, and the Visibility-as-a-Service model could be the key. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-will-visibility-as-a-service-enable-full-supply-chain-transparency 47:31 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-will-visibility-as-a-service-enable-full-supply-chain-transparency Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:38:00 -0600 clean full 2025 The National Association of State Procurement Officials is trying to build a pipeline of talent in public procurement careers. That includes outreach and unique job training and shadow programs with local high schools. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-building-a-procurement-talent-pipeline 34:19 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-building-a-procurement-talent-pipeline Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:59:00 -0600 clean full 2024 Open eBL is hoping its open-source, standards-based electronic bill of lading is the efficiency game-changer global trade has been searching for. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-open-ebl-tackles-trade-inefficiencies 20:31 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-open-ebl-tackles-trade-inefficiencies Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:30:00 -0600 clean full 2024 Gartner Supply Chain’s Sam New joined the Talking Supply Chain podcast to talk about how business can overcome the challenges of achieving visibility with manufacturing partners. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-visibility-and-external-manufacturing 28:14 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-visibility-and-external-manufacturing Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:31:00 -0600 clean full 2024 ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to talk which trends will continue in 2025, and what they mean for supply chain talent. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-2025-trends-with-abe-eshkenazi 37:04 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-2025-trends-with-abe-eshkenazi Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:09:00 -0600 clean full 2024 Sandra Donzella from the U.S. Export-Import Bank discusses how ExIm programs, including export insurance and financing, help U.S. businesses expand internationally while minimizing financial risks. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-podcast-how-the-u.s-exim-bank-helps-american-exporters 30:18 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-podcast-how-the-u.s-exim-bank-helps-american-exporters Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:20:00 -0600 clean full 2024 Risks are not going away. Moody’s Andrei Quinn-Barabanov joined Talking Supply Chain to discuss what the biggest risk trends for 2025 will be. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-the-top-3-risk-trends-for-2025 28:04 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-the-top-3-risk-trends-for-2025 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:45:00 -0600 clean full 2024 Is the freight market in a slump, or about to come out of one? AFS Logistics’ Andy Dyer breaks it down in this episode of the Talking Supply Chain podcast. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-assessing-the-freight-market 34:24 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-assessing-the-freight-market Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:32:00 -0500 clean full 2024 With companies shifting supply chains around the world, what are the questions that need to be answered to achieve success? enVista’s Nate Rosier details those, and which ones should take priority. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-asking-the-right-questions-before-a-network-move 30:07 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-asking-the-right-questions-before-a-network-move Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:58:00 -0500 clean full 2024 In this episode, Navneet Lekshminarayanan, the founder and managing director of Holocene, joined In Transit host Vishnu Rajamanickam to discuss insights and strategies for managing complex service supply chains. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/in-transit-podcast-what-makes-service-supply-chains-hard-to-predict-and-manage 33:49 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/in-transit-podcast-what-makes-service-supply-chains-hard-to-predict-and-manage Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:10:00 -0500 clean full 2024 In this podcast, journalist Rebecca Fannin and reshoring expert Rosemary Coates discuss the transformation of America's Rust Belt into a high-tech hub driven by innovations like 3D printing, robotics, and electric vehicles. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-videocast-transforming-the-american-rust-belt-into-the-tech-belt 31:34 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-videocast-transforming-the-american-rust-belt-into-the-tech-belt Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:06:00 -0500 clean full 2024 Retailers have faced plenty of changes in recent years, and that has put a spotlight on procurement practices. LogicSource CEO Dave Pennino joined the Talking Supply Chain podcast to talk about the changes taking place in the space. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-logicsources-dave-pennino-talks-procurement-trends 28:25 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-logicsources-dave-pennino-talks-procurement-trends Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:17:00 -0500 clean full 2024 Mitigation can only eliminate some risk in an organization. Aravo’s Loren Johnson tells Talking Supply Chain podcast host Brian Straight that it’s about learning what level of risk you are willing to accept. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-what-level-or-risk-are-you-willing-to-accept 34:57 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-what-level-or-risk-are-you-willing-to-accept Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:08:00 -0500 clean full 2024 The upcoming U.S. presidential election represents the latest test of the global supply chain, with each party pitching a different vision for global trade. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-elections-and-preparing-the-supply-chain 25:15 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-elections-and-preparing-the-supply-chain Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:49:00 -0500 clean full 2024 Discover expert strategies for mastering supply chain management by balancing cost control, resilience, and ESG compliance. Learn from Georg Roesch, VP of Direct Procurement Strategy at JAGGAER, as he shares insights and technologies reshaping the supply chain landscape for sustainable success. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/achieving-supply-chain-excellence-balancing-cost-resilience-and-esg-compliance 17:35 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/achieving-supply-chain-excellence-balancing-cost-resilience-and-esg-compliance Sun, 01 Sep 2024 08:05:00 -0500 clean full 2024 EY’s Matthew Burton joined the Talking Supply Chain podcast to explain research that shows Generative AI is still in the early stages of transforming supply chains. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-gen-ais-slow-start 28:11 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-gen-ais-slow-start Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:43:00 -0500 clean full 2024 MonarKonnect is looking to upend the 3PL market, offering service with a heart as it tries to engage customers with kindness. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-a-3pl-with-a-heart-monarkonnect-tries-a-new-approach 29:02 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-a-3pl-with-a-heart-monarkonnect-tries-a-new-approach Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:09:00 -0500 clean full 2024 Fictiv’s Tessa Axsom joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to discuss the processes involved in producing Olympic medals. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-behind-the-manufacturing-of-olympic-medals 28:30 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-behind-the-manufacturing-of-olympic-medals Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:08:00 -0500 clean full 2024 The healthcare supply chain is complex, and simply using the available data to gain visibility is more complex than it seems. OptiFreight Logistics’ Emily Gallo explains in this Talking Supply Chain podcast. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-supply-chains-watchdog 25:49 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-supply-chains-watchdog Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:40:00 -0500 clean full 2024 AlixPartner’s Derek Knueve and Andrew Kerr join Talking Supply Chain to discuss how supply chains find margin growth in a market where volumes and pricing are not increasing. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-think-structurally-for-margin-enhancements 40:36 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-think-structurally-for-margin-enhancements Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:40:00 -0500 clean full 2024 Last-mile delivery success depends on many aspects of the supply chain to work effectively together, but none is more important than the technology stack. Hub Group’s Srinivas Chakravaram joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to explain. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-the-last-mile-tech-advantage 34:39 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-the-last-mile-tech-advantage Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:06:00 -0500 clean full 2024 In this Logistics Management & Supply Chain Management Review podcast, Michael Levans and Reveel's Josh Dunham explore how Parcel Spend Management 2.0 leverages advanced technology and strategic innovation to significantly enhance logistics and supply chain efficiency. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/parcel-spend-management-2.0-revolutionizing-logistics-and-supply-chain-efficiency 19:49 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/parcel-spend-management-2.0-revolutionizing-logistics-and-supply-chain-efficiency Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0500 clean full 2024 In need of supply chain visibility, Lexmark looked within and built a tool that is helping it identify potential issues before they occur. Billy Spears, chief product delivery officer for Lexmark, joined the Talking Supply Chain podcast to discuss the solution. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-lexmarks-missing-piece 36:06 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-lexmarks-missing-piece Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:18:00 -0500 clean full 2024 A combination of Covid disruptions and the signing of the USMCA trade pact has increased the attractiveness of basing supply chain in Mexico. Redwood Logistics’ Jordan Dewart and Sunset Transportations Jose Minarro join the Talking Supply Chain to discuss what is happening at the border. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-what-is-going-on-along-the-mexican-border 38:45 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-what-is-going-on-along-the-mexican-border Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:03:00 -0500 clean full 2024 After 50 years, the iconic 1D barcode is being phased out in favor of a new 2D version that relies on QR codes to transmit information, opening up new data streams and insights into consumers. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-say-goodbye-to-the-barcode-long-live-the-barcode 32:25 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-say-goodbye-to-the-barcode-long-live-the-barcode Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:07:00 -0500 clean full 2024 Jordi Wills is the fourth generation to run Wills Transfer. He joined the Talking Supply Chain podcast to discuss the company’s history and share a few of his favorite stories. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-the-wills-family-legacy 42:52 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-the-wills-family-legacy Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:47:00 -0500 clean full 2024 GreyOrange CEO Akash Gupta joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to discuss warehouse automation, retail customer demands, and the role of the store in omnichannel fulfillment https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-the-evolving-retail-fulfillment-operation 31:48 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-the-evolving-retail-fulfillment-operation Thu, 13 Jun 2024 01:44:00 -0500 clean full 2024 Quest Resource Group CEO Ray Hatch explains the role waste management programs play in sustainability efforts for companies, and how they can get started in this episode of Talking Supply Chain. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-waste-management-in-an-era-of-sustainability 29:37 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-waste-management-in-an-era-of-sustainability Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:29:00 -0500 clean full 2024 When e-commerce boomed, real estate developers jumped into action, building new warehouses as record rates, but there is no a lull in the market. Link Logistics’ Brandon Page joins Talking Supply Chain to discuss the current market. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-the-future-of-industrial-real-estate 32:35 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-the-future-of-industrial-real-estate Thu, 30 May 2024 08:30:00 -0500 clean full 2024 Hear what Iana Shaheen has to say about humanitarian supply chains on this week's podcast. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/humanitarian_supply_chains_provide_a_lifeline_for_many 28:23 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/humanitarian_supply_chains_provide_a_lifeline_for_many Thu, 23 May 2024 09:44:00 -0500 clean full 2024 Listen as Anne Dempsey, Executive Vice President at Colliers, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss the process for selecting a new site for manufacturing and data centers, among other uses. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-videocast-selecting-a-new-manufacturing-site 26:46 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-videocast-selecting-a-new-manufacturing-site Thu, 23 May 2024 08:04:00 -0500 clean full 2024 When a special Valentine’s Day-theme Stanley tumbler went viral, it caused a surge in product sales, highlighting the challenges the supply chain faces when products go viral on social media. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-why-a-stanley-cup-disrupts-the-supply-chain 27:32 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-why-a-stanley-cup-disrupts-the-supply-chain Thu, 16 May 2024 09:51:00 -0500 clean full 2024 A conversation with Daniel Lee, Senior Product Manager, Amazon Business, Business Prime. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/leveraging-amazon-business-prime-to-navigate-procurement-challenges 17:10 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/leveraging-amazon-business-prime-to-navigate-procurement-challenges Mon, 13 May 2024 07:45:00 -0500 clean full 2024 Listen as Darcy MacClaren, Chief Revenue Officer, SAP Digital Supply Chain, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss the importance of AI in software deployment. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-videocast-ai-and-digital-supply-chains-with-saps-darcy-macclaren 28:01 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-videocast-ai-and-digital-supply-chains-with-saps-darcy-macclaren Thu, 02 May 2024 09:29:00 -0500 clean full 2024 Crowell & Moring law partner Stefan Meisner joined the Talking Supply Chain podcast to discuss the recent decision by the Federal Trade Commission to ban noncompete agreements. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-understanding-the-ftcs-ban-on-noncompetes 25:21 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-understanding-the-ftcs-ban-on-noncompetes Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:34:00 -0500 clean full 2024 The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key bridge brought doomsday headlines for the supply chain. But the reality has been something less spectacular. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-baltimore-bridge-collapse-impacts 34:54 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-baltimore-bridge-collapse-impacts Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:52:00 -0500 clean full 2024 Listen as Dr. Maria Elena Giner, Commissioner of the US International Boundary and Water Commission, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss the importance of water at the U.S./Mexico border. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-videocast-the-importance-of-water-at-the-u.s-mexico-border-with-commissioner-maria-elena-giner-international-boundary-and-water-commission 25:33 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless-videocast-the-importance-of-water-at-the-u.s-mexico-border-with-commissioner-maria-elena-giner-international-boundary-and-water-commission Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:41:00 -0500 clean full 2024 Artificial intelligence has the opportunity to transform the way procurement leaders work, streamlining processes and leading to more advanced decision-making, says LavenirAI co-founder Bill Michels. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-procurement-and-the-ai-revolution 32:06 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-procurement-and-the-ai-revolution Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:17:00 -0500 clean full 2024 In this SCMR podcast, Michael Levans, is joined Kristian O’Meara, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Jaggaer in a conversation that puts context around all the excitement surrounding AI. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/ais-evolving-role-in-procurement 21:56 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/ais-evolving-role-in-procurement Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:27:00 -0500 clean full 2024 Sustainability is a team effort. Global manufacturer Jabil has engaged stakeholders and customers in its journey, which involves setting both short-term and long-term goals. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-jabils-sustainability-journey-1 30:20 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-jabils-sustainability-journey-1 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:12:00 -0500 clean full 2024 Conversations surrounding quantum computing often lead to many puzzled looks. The technology promises faster computations of large-scale supply chain problems, though. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-quantum-computing-to-tackle-supply-chain-issues 32:40 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking-supply-chain-quantum-computing-to-tackle-supply-chain-issues Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:30:00 -0500 clean full 2024 Listen as Adi Kleiman, Vice President of Product at aiOla and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss using AI speech recognition in an industrial environment. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless_videocast_with_adi_kleiman_using_the_power_of_ai_in_supply_cha 24:00 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/frictionless_videocast_with_adi_kleiman_using_the_power_of_ai_in_supply_cha Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:35:00 -0500 clean full 2024 Change management is one of the most difficult things for companies to execute and video games are providing clues on how organizations can successfully implement change. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking_supply_chain_fortnites_keys_to_change_management 36:45 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking_supply_chain_fortnites_keys_to_change_management Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:03:00 -0500 clean full 2024 VUCA, or volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, can be traced to the mid-1980s. Most accounts attribute it to the American military, but it certainly can apply to almost any situation dealing with disruption, including the supply chain. GAINS’s Amber Salley has some advice. https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking_supply_chain_embracing_vuca 29:22 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking_supply_chain_embracing_vuca Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:49:00 -0500 clean full 2024 GS 1 US’ Melanie Nuce Hilton weighs in on the role of the White House’s supply chain council, and technology’s role https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking_supply_chain_resilience_technology_and_the_white_house 30:03 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking_supply_chain_resilience_technology_and_the_white_house Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:23:00 -0600 clean full 2024 Improvisational comedy has a lot to offer supply chain managers says Ted Klein of the Boston Strategy Group https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking_supply_chain_improv_in_the_supply_chain 30:27 https://www.scmr.com/podcast/talking_supply_chain_improv_in_the_supply_chain Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:35:00 -0600 clean