Welcome to All Business. No Boundaries, a collection of supply chain stories by DHL Supply Chain, the North American leader in contract logistics. This is a place for in-depth discussions on the supply chain challenges keeping you up at night. We’re breaking beyond the boundaries that are limiting your supply chain.
In this episode, join Thomas Borders, Vice President, Operations, DHL Supply Chain and Drew Taranto, Vice President, Product Management, eCommerce & Returns, DHL Supply Chain, as they discuss the recent acquisition of Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, a future-forward strategy and customer returns experiences.
In this episode, join Tim Ernest, Senior Manager, Customer Parts, Toyota and Matt Ver Meer, Vice President, Operations, DHL Supply Chain as they discuss a customer-centric approach, insights into after-hours delivery, white glove service and our Carrier of the Year award.
In this episode, join Steven Tungate, Vice President & General Manager, Supply Chain Management, Service and Innovation, Toshiba and George Kanupka, Vice President, LLP Services at DHL Supply Chain, as they discuss the decade long partnership between Toshiba and DHL, emerging technologies and how DSC provides value through transportation.
In this episode, join Eugene Williams, Senior Director of Global Service Parts Operations at Accuray, and Jose Davidov Pardo, Vice President of Business Development Service Logistics at DHL Supply Chain, as they discuss the Accuray and DHL partnership, improving patient experiences, and a look into service logistics.
In our first episode of 2025, we sit down with Patrick Kelleher, Chief Executive Officer at DHL Supply Chain, as we discuss Patrick's first 100 days, megatrends impacting the supply chain and a preview of what's to come at Manifest 2025.
In this episode, join Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, and Dan McNutt, President of Technology at DHL Supply Chain, as they discuss the future of technology, the essential role of a supply chain board member and what to expect at the Consumer Electronics Show.
In this episode, Caitlin Ballow, Director of College Recruit Programs at DHL Supply Chain, is joined by former DHL Supply Chain interns turned full-time associates: Allison Plachta, Sales Enablement Analyst, and John Kemp, Business Data Analyst as well as current intern Justin Utterback, Operations Intern. They share updates on our intern capstone project, offer insights from former interns who have transitioned to full-time roles and discuss future plans for our college recruitment program.
In this episode, join Brad Blizzard, Vice President, Logistics Operations and Product Delivery at Bridgestone, and Bob Boehm, Vice President of Operations at DHL Supply Chain, as they discuss their careers in logistics, industry changes, autonomous guided vehicle (AGV) implementation and our partnership between Bridgestone and DHL.
In this episode, our conversation between Liz Crespo, Senior Director of Strategy and Carrier Design at Ready Logistics, a Cox Automotive brand, and David Hillson, Director of Transportation Solutions, DHL Supply Chain, provides an in-depth look at the collaboration between Cox Automotive and DHL Supply Chain. We discuss the complexities of auto transport, the evolution of our partnership and the impact of technology in day-to-day operations.
Welcome to our 5th season of All Business. No Boundaries.! For those of you who have been listening for a while, we'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you for your support. To commemorate this milestone, we're revisiting some of our favorite and most memorable episodes from the past five seasons. Listen now to our celebratory episode titled: 5 Seasons Picked, Packed, Shipped: Celebrating a Few of Our Favorite Breakthroughs. Thank you for being part of our journey!
In this episode, listen in as Marcus Chung, Chief Operating Officer, Coyuchi and Drew Taranto, Senior Director, Strategy, DHL Supply Chain, discuss Coyuchi's growth within the last ten years, recommerce, sustainability and more.
In this episode, listen in as Lucy Fishwick, Vice President of Logistics, Diageo and Stephan Schablinski, Vice President, GoGreen, North America, DHL Supply Chain, discuss our path to zero emissions, EV trucks, SmartWays and our partnership with Diageo.
In this episode, listen in as Cory Wong, Musician and Producer, and Brian Gaunt, Vice President, Accelerated Digitalization, DHL Supply Chain, discuss supply chain orchestration and insights into the custom song Cory wrote and produced around harmony in the warehouse. Gain insights into the unique role that people, technology and analytics play in orchestration.
In our first episode of 2024, we sit down with two executives from our C-Suite to discuss upcoming trends, orchestration in supply chain, generative AI and a preview of Manifest 2024. Our special guests for this episode are Scott Sureddin, CEO North American, DHL Supply Chain and Sally Miller, Global Digital Transformation Officer and North America CIO, DHL Supply Chain.
In part two of our conversation with American Red Cross, we speak with David Reeve, Vice President of Supply Chain Operations, Biomedical Services as he joins Mark Kunar, EVP, DHL Supply Chain about the biomedical side of the supply chain. Learn more about the partnership between the two, including the logistics of a unit of blood.
In this episode, listen in as Emily Fortman, Division Disaster Executive, and Dean Sweberg, Director of Logistics Disaster, both of the American Red Cross, join Mark Kunar, EVP, DHL Supply Chain, to discuss the disaster relief supply chain. Learn how these two partners are working together every day to provide help and hope through the delivery and distribution of essential goods to areas affected by natural disasters.
In this episode Deanna Self, Director of Operations, North and Latin America at Zebra Technologies, and Chris Sheedy, Vice President of Operations, Technology at DHL Supply Chain discuss the importance of integrating innovation into your supply chain strategy. Listen to the two share more about how they are working together to achieve Zebra's growth goals and accelerate digitalization across operations.
In this episode, DHL Supply Chain's Caitlin Ballow, Director of College Recruit Programs, and Fran Oliveira Steingass, General Manager of a facility in central Ohio share an inside look at how DHL's successful summer internship program is fueling the pipeline for future supply chain talent. Listen to the two as they provide an overview of the capstone project and hear from five student participants who share the impact of their first-hand experiences with the program.
In this episode, Dale Sandford, Vice President of Logistics and Fulfillment at Sony Electronics, and Jim Monkmeyer, President, Transportation at DHL Supply Chain discuss the importance of committing to sustainability goals. Listen to the two share more about the trends influencing a greater emphasis on sustainability and the meaningful changes being made along the road to net zero.
In this episode, we sit down with Glanbia to discuss their business decision to transition supply chain management responsibilities from an internal team to DHL Supply Chain. Hear how partnering with an experienced 3PL enabled them to maximize their supply chain value by increasing productivity, visibility and agility while simultaneously capitalizing on emerging growth opportunities. Special Guests: Robert Lindstrom- Director of Logistics, Glanbia Tom Kimball – Senior Director, Business Development, DHL Supply Chain
In this episode, we explore our relationship with Nokia within North America as they have transformed their business over the last 155 years. Gain insights into the unique supply chain challenges for the Tech industry and how we've worked with Nokia to overcome them. Special Guests: Tony Elkis, Head of Market Operations, Nokia Jothika Sahib, Hub Manager, Nokia Erin Kistner, Senior Director of Operations, DHL Supply Chain
For this episode, we sat down with Tony Botos, Director of Logistics at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, and David DeMarais, Director of Operations at DHL Supply Chain, to discuss how warehousing and transportation come together to create a holistic supply chain operation.
In our newest podcast episode, we talked with Katie Date, Leader of the Women in Supply Chain Initiative, MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Center for Transportation & Logistics, and Alicemarie Geoffrion, President of Packaging, DHL Supply Chain. During their conversation, they touch on topics ranging from work-life balance to how to navigate a male-dominated industry as a woman.
In our newest podcast episode, we sat down with Lori Ann LaRocco, Senior Editor of Guests for CNBC Business News, to discuss her books and the general portrayal of the supply chain industry in the media since the COVID-19 pandemic. Lori Ann LaRocco is the author of: “Trade War: Containers Don't Lie, Navigating the Bluster” (Marine Money Inc., 2019) “Dynasties of the Sea: The Untold Stories of the Postwar Shipping Pioneers” (Marine Money Inc., 2018), “Opportunity Knocking” (Agate Publishing, 2014), “Dynasties of the Sea: The Ships and Entrepreneurs Who Ushered in the Era of Free Trade” (Marine Money, 2012), and “Thriving in the New Economy: Lessons from Today's Top Business Minds” (Wiley, 2010).
In this episode of “All Business. No Boundaries.”, we are excited to announce that DHL Supply Chain is the first company to deploy Boston Dynamics' Stretch robot. The successful deployment of the robot designed for single carton unloading of trucks comes one year after DHL Supply Chain's announcement of a 15 million dollar investment in robotic solutions from Boston Dynamics. Learn more about the investment and robot deployment as we revisit our conversation with Marc Theermann, Chief Strategy Officer with Boston Dynamics, and Sally Miller, Chief Information Officer with DHL Supply Chain.
In our newest podcast episode, we sat down to discuss three supply chain trends to watch out for in 2023: sustainability, innovation, and diversity & inclusion. Our special guest for this episode is Scott Sureddin, CEO, DHL Supply Chain, North America.
In our newest podcast episode, we sat down to discuss the advantages of having a more strategic approach to supply chain operations. Our special guests for this episode are Axel Lundstrom, Vice President of Indirect Procurement, Danone North America, and Dave Gawthrop, Senior Director of Business Development, DHL Supply Chain.
In this episode, we sit down with ABB to discuss the future of electric fleets, the benefits electric trucks could provide, and how to overcome barriers to implementation. Special Guests:Devin Sclater, Business Development Manager, ABBStephan Schablinski, Vice President of GoGreen, DHL Supply Chain
In this episode, we sit down with Volvo to discuss autonomous trucking including the use cases, progress towards a fully autonomous truck, and the partnership between DHL Supply Chain and Volvo.Special Guests:Sasko Cuklev, Head of On-Road Solutions, Volvo Autonomous SolutionsJim Monkmeyer, President of Transportation, DHL Supply Chain
In this special bonus episode of the “All Business. No Boundaries.” podcast, we listen in on a keynote by Sally Miller, Chief Information Officer, at a recent industry event. During her talk, Sally explains why investing in innovation needs an all-in strategy that includes technology and talent.
In this episode, we sit down with Carhartt to discuss their rapid growth and how challenges, such as capacity constraints and keeping up with heightened demand, were addressed with an assisted-picking robotic solution and a partnership with DHL Supply Chain. This episode was recorded live on the show floor of a major supply chain industry event.Special Guests:Tony Gariety, Vice President of Logistics and Distribution, CarharttOmer Rashid, Vice President of Operations Development, DHL Supply Chain
In this episode, we explore the importance of partnership when developing an efficient and impactful supply chain, especially when working with a complex liquor control state operation.Special Guests:Lorraine Terry, Managing Director, JobsOhio Beverage SystemJason Rowe, Senior Director of Operations, DHL Supply Chain
In this special episode recorded live at LINK2022, we hear from a panel of experts discussing how changing consumer behaviors have impacted the retail supply chain.Special Guests:· Brian Bobigian, VP Supply Chain, Ulta Beauty· Bill Best, VP Supply Chain, REI· Carl Weaver, Senior Director Logistics, 7-11· John Barbee, Partner, McKinsey & Co· Chris Blickhan, VP Retail & eCommerce, DHL Supply Chain*This episode was recorded live at a large conference. Please forgive the difference in usual audio quality.
Guests from DHL Supply Chain and Boston Dynamics discuss how the two companies are teaming up to further automate warehousing in North America.Special Guests:Marc Theermann, Chief Strategy Officer, Boston DynamicsSally Miller, Chief Information Officer, DHL Supply Chain
In this episode, we focus on the recent deployment of autonomous forklifts in one of our warehouses. The group discusses the solution, deployment process, and impact on the operation.Special Guests:Brendan Washington, Vice President of Logistics and Customer Supply Chain, Campbell Soup CompanyJim Gaskell, Director of Global Automation and Emerging Technologies, Crown EquipmentMark Smith, Senior Vice President of Operations, DHL Supply Chain
Dive into this engaging discussion about changing consumer behaviors in the retail space and how supply chains have needed to adapt and try new things, particularly when it comes to eCommerce and returns.Special Guests:Bill Best, Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics at REIJustin Ha, Senior Director of Solutions Design at DHL Supply Chain
In this episode, we discuss the front-runners of accelerating digitalization - from collaborative robots to software-based automation.Special Guests:Brian Gaunt, Senior Director of Accelerated Digitalization, DHL Supply Chain North AmericaSteven Grover, Director of Data and Analytics, DHL Supply Chain*Previously recorded at CSCMP Edge conference in Atlanta.
Retailers need to adapt in order to survive. Listen in on this discussion as we dive into the causes and impacts of changing consumer behavior.Special Guest:Steve Dennis, Best-selling author of "Remarkable Retail", Forbes Senior Contributor, Founder of SageBerry Consulting
The post-pandemic world is presenting the supply chain industry with new challenges. This discussion provides an overview of what to expect in the coming months and how companies can prepare to respond to the unexpected as the world gets back to normal. Special Guests: -Chris Adderton, Vice President, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals -Bridget Typovsky, Senior Director of Solutions Design, DHL Supply Chain
For our very first in-person episode, we sat down with two guests from Advanced Drainage Systems to discuss how supply chain has become strategic for their business and how DHL Supply Chain was able to support their needs so they could focus on their core business. Special guests: Scott Barbour, CEO, Advanced Drainage Systems Pat Coyle, Vice President of Supply Chain, Advanced Drainage Systems Mark Kunar, Executive Vice President, DHL Supply Chain
In this episode, we sat down with academic leaders in the supply chain industry to discuss their respective schools’ supply chain programs and how DHL Supply Chain supports academic achievement through our immersive internship program. Listen to find out if a career in the supply chain industry may be right for you!Special guests:Brian Gibson, Wilson Family Professor of Supply Chain Management and Executive Director for Supply Chain Innovation, Auburn UniversityJames Hill, Chair, Management Sciences Department, The Ohio State UniversityDave Ames, VP of Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, and Hourly Recruiting, DHL Supply Chain
In this episode, we are joined in our discussion by Erik Rodriguez, Senior Director of Global Distribution for Brooks Running, Phil Archambault, Director 3PL for Locus Robotics, and Larry Landtiser, Senior Director of Operations at DHL Supply Chain. Listen in as the group discusses how DHL Supply Chain supported Brooks Running as their business grew during the pandemic and what role Locus Robotics played in the overall strategy.
In this episode, we listen in on a conversation between Brian Miller, Senior Director Customer Solution Development at DHL Supply Chain, and Alejandro Del Toro, Vice President of Distribution, Customization, Logistics, and Customers at GE Lighting, A Savant Company. During their discussion, they talk about the complexities of an omnichannel supply chain and how the right 3PL partner can help.
In part two of our conversation with the Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Council, we discuss the work that DHL Supply Chain and the Girl Scouts are doing to encourage young girls to pursue a career in the supply chain industry. Interested in a job at DHL Supply Chain? Check out openings here: https://www.workfordhl.com
DHL Supply Chain and the Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Council have a unique partnership that the next two episodes will explore. For these episodes, we are joined by Tammy Wharton, President and CEO, and Jessica Martin, Program Product Director, both of the Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Council. We were also joined by Tim Sprosty, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at DHL Supply Chain. Listen to part one of the conversation to get a behind the scenes look at the famed Girl Scouts cookie program.Wondering how to order your cookies this year? Visit https://www.gsoh.org/findcookies
In this episode of our podcast series, we sit down with Randy Day, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations at The J.M. Smucker Company, and Mark Smith, Senior Vice President of Operations at DHL Supply Chain. Together, they discuss the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the consumer good supply chain as well as what trends they see for the industry moving into 2021.Learn more about how DHL Supply Chain removes boundaries for your business here.
In this episode, we sit down with Scott Sureddin, CEO of DHL Supply Chain’s North America region to discuss learnings from 2020 and what is on the horizon for 2021. Some topics include the COVID-19 pandemic, associate health and safety, and technology trends.
This special episode features a conversation between colleagues Val Hoge, Chief Operations Officer, and Scott Cubbler, President of Life Sciences & Healthcare, as they discuss how DHL Supply Chain responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to protect communities and maintain our operating service levels.
Episode 5 of our podcast series, “Driving Performance: Removing Barriers Through Transportation Innovation”, examines the new exclusive partnership between DHL Supply Chain and Manheim Logistics. Joe Kichler, Vice President of Manheim Logistics, and Jim Monkmeyer, President of Transportation at DHL Supply Chain, joined us for this enlightening conversation on the future of transportation innovations.
In this episode, we are joined by Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer at Colgate-Palmolive, and Emily Davis, Director of Sustainability at DHL Supply Chain North America. In their discussion, they evaluate trends and ways each company is becoming more sustainable in their operations and overall supply chains.
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