Podcasts about supply chain operations

At the heart of The Prophets' vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here The automotive supply chain isn't what it used to be. Between shifting global policies, evolving AI capabilities, and the relentless push for sustainability, the pressure is on. And if you're not thinking ahead, you're already behind. But Martinrea is ahead of the curve, and in this episode, Megan Hunter, Executive VP of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations, explains how.One of the biggest game-changers? AI. Forget spending hours digging through Google for the right supplier. AI-powered tools now make instant supplier recommendations, cut through the noise, and even challenge old-school procurement tactics. But AI isn't perfect—Megan shares the hidden risks that supply chain leaders must watch out for.Then there's supplier transparency, a topic everyone talks about but few have mastered. Why? Because transparency isn't a tech problem—it's a trust problem. Megan reveals the reality of deep-tier supplier mapping, the struggle to get reliable data, and the cultural shift needed to make transparency a reality.And let's talk about sustainability—not as a checkbox, but as a game-changing strategy. At Martinrea, it's not just about the planet; it's about saving millions. Localized sourcing? 300,000 fewer miles traveled. Smart packaging? Less waste, lower costs.Of course, none of this works without the right people in place. However, the auto industry faces a massive talent gap. Megan's solution? Don't wait for talent—build it. Martinrea is launching an industry-first supply chain apprenticeship program, pulling in fresh talent from the ground up and training them in everything from procurement to AI-driven analytics.And if you're feeling overwhelmed by all of this? Megan's advice is simple: start with quick wins. Instead of getting stuck in the complexity, take immediate, tangible steps to drive change.Themes discussed in this episode:How Martinrea is using AI to streamline supplier searches and procurementThe biggest challenges in supplier transparency and why trust is the missing linkWhy sustainability is not just good for the planet but a cost-saving strategyThe role of zero landfill initiatives in Martinrea's waste reduction effortsWhy real supply chain transformation requires cultural shifts, not just technologyHow Martinrea is addressing the supply chain talent gap with an apprenticeship programThe importance of quick wins in driving supply chain innovation and progressFeatured on this episode:Name: Megan HunterTitle: Executive Vice President Procurement and Supply Chain Operations at Martinrea InternationalAbout: Megan is the Executive Vice President of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations at Martinrea International Inc., a role she has held since December 2019. She leads the company's global procurement and supply chain strategy, ensuring sustainable and efficient operations across the organization. In addition to overseeing procurement, Megan is also responsible for the Auburn Hills Technical Center and Martinrea's sustainability initiatives.Connect: LinkedInMentioned in this episode:Microsoft Copilot: Your AI companion

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, recorded live at the AHRMM24 conference in Columbus, OH, host Justin Poulin welcomes Karen Morlan, VP of Supply Chain Operations at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Karen discusses her passion for proactively planning and anticipating future supply chain needs, from new facility openings to potential supply disruptions, and the importance of engaging the right teams. She also shares the best career advice she's ever received as well as a travel experience that provided a new perspective on the patient journey. Tune in today! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #SupplyChainPlanning #PatientExperience

Welcome to the AHRMM24 Podcast, recording live throughout the conference in Columbus, OH. I am your host Justin Poulin, and joining me today is… Guest: Karen Morlan, VP of Supply Chain Operations at VUMC Outline: - What topic in Healthcare Supply Chain are you most passionate about? - What's the best piece of advice you've received in your career? - What's the most memorable trip or vacation you've ever taken?

Ever been accused of being a bully? Or of being terrifying? Maybe not. But maybe you have experienced feedback that has shocked you because it was not what you intended. The void between what we want to communicate and how our communication lands can be enormous. Most of us haven't had the opportunity to learn about how we feedback and challenge. And when this vital part of developing communication skills is missing, it's left to chance that our ability to engage with others matches what we want.Now imagine you're the person lower down the hierarchy trying to give feedback to that person with power. Whether we like it or not, hierarchies exist and they often become barriers to people speaking up. In this conversation with Miranda Williams we explore how to reduce those walls. We unpick strategies for both bosses to reduce their sense of authority, and those in their teams to step up and and use their own power. In this episode of the Beyond the Water Cooler podcast, Miranda shares many stories from her own experience, identifying times she has got it wrong, how she has put it right, and what she has learnt on her journey to becoming the self-aware person she is today. Miranda's stories will resonate - they're about being human and navigating the uncertain and uncomfortable territory of challenging conversations. How actively are you embracing the opportunity to develop your practice and to empower those around you? If you want to continue the conversation, reach out to us. More about Miranda:Miranda Williams has 20+ years of leadership and management experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, with a strong focus on process improvement within Supply Chain Operations. She is a trained executive coach, and now runs her own coaching and consultancy practice. Miranda specialises in empowering individuals and teams to enhance their development, with particular focus in building confidence, fostering team dynamics, and improving influence and relationships within organisations.Links to contact Miranda:LinkedIn: Miranda WilliamsResources & ReferencesLeadership Labs | It's Time for Change (itstimeforchange.co.uk)Team discussion frameworks to help some conversations happen more easily:itstimeforchange.co.uk/team-discussion-frameworkitstimeforchange.co.uk/stress-mappingCrucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, Third Edition Hardcover – 18 Nov. 2021 (amazon.co.uk)Watch this episode on YouTubeFor free resources that you can use for yourself or your team, check out: itstimeforchange.co.uk/category/resourcesTo be on the receiving end of new, free, downloadable resources, join the club here: itstimeforchange.co.uk/jointheclubContact details for Lisa LLoyd:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lisapsychologyWebsite: itstimeforchange.co.ukSign up to be kept in the loop:

Manufacturing in Asia: Challenges and Opportunities Beyond China with Jeffrey GoldsteinJoin us for an insightful episode of the Asia Business Podcast where we had the pleasure of interviewing Jeffrey Goldstein, CEO of Onward Global. This episode explores the complexities of supply chain management in China and beyond, providing expert advice and identifying future trends for businesses looking to diversify their manufacturing bases.Connect with Jeffrey GoldsteinVisit Onward GlobalMeet Jeffrey GoldsteinJeffrey Goldstein is an industry leader with 15 years of experience based in China and eight years at the helm of Onward Global. His expertise in managing and scaling supply chain operations for U.S. brands across Asia provides valuable insights for businesses navigating the evolving landscape.The Current State of China's Supply ChainJeff highlights that despite changes, China's supply chain remains competitive due to its diversity, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. However, two macro changes impacting this landscape include:Financial instability within China's economy, leading to factory bankruptcies.A labor shortage due to demographic changes and shifts in young workforce preferences.Goldstein emphasizes the significance for brands to understand the financial health of their suppliers amidst these challenges.The Geopolitical Landscape and China Plus One StrategyWith geopolitical tensions and trade policies affecting sourcing strategies, Goldstein stresses the growing trend of the "China Plus One" strategy. This approach involves maintaining China as a primary manufacturing hub while diversifying production to additional countries to mitigate risks. He notes that while some relocation has occurred, it presents strategic and operational challenges.Emerging Manufacturing HubsJeffrey points out that Vietnam, Cambodia, and India are becoming key manufacturing destinations, each with their strengths and weaknesses. He elaborates on the growing sophistication and diverse capabilities within Vietnam's supply chain, Cambodia's focus on apparel exports, and India's potential despite its domestic-market-focused factories.Risks and Challenges in New MarketsWhile sourcing in these emerging hubs presents opportunities, Goldstein warns of the risks involved, such as the complexities of unknown markets and the challenges of building new relationships. He stresses the importance of applying best sourcing practices, thorough market research, and building local relationships as companies venture into new territories.Best Practices for Successful Supply Chain DiversificationGoldstein advises businesses to practice due diligence, from verifying potential partners and understanding local legal frameworks to engaging with local experts. He emphasizes the need to be realistic in terms of time, cost, and resources required for effective diversification.The Future of Global Supply ChainsLooking forward, Jeff predicts an acceleration of the current trends: reduced capacity in China's manufacturing sector and increased interest in developing supply chains in other Asian countries. For smaller companies, he highlights the importance of starting preparations early to stay competitive amidst these shifts.ConclusionFor more information or to connect with Jeffrey Goldstein, visit Onward Global's website or reach out via LinkedIn.Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:23 Jeffrey Goldstein's Background and Onward Global01:18 China's Supply Chain Evolution03:59 Geopolitical Tensions and Trade Policies05:08 China Plus One Strategy08:12 Challenges of Sourcing Outside China20:35 Best Practices for Sourcing24:12 Automation and Labor Costs29:29 Successful Supply Chain Diversification35:33 Future Trends and Final Thoughts38:20 Conclusion and Contact Information ProducerJacob ThomasFollow UsLinkedInApple Podcasts

How are supply chain leaders addressing disruptions and improving supplier relationships?In this episode, host Scott W. Luton speaks with Tom Kieley, CEO and co-founder of SourceDay, about how automation and AI are reshaping procurement and supplier collaboration. The conversation highlights SourceDay's approach to reducing inefficiencies by automating purchase orders, predicting supply risks, and enhancing supplier reliability. Tom shares stories of companies that have reduced inventory costs, improved operations, and allowed their procurement teams to focus on strategic tasks.Listeners will gain insights into how buyers play a key role in procurement and how technology is being used to enhance communication with suppliers. The discussion also covers the benefits of data visibility and AI-driven decision-making, which are helping businesses avoid production delays and maintain a competitive edge in the global market.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) The Great Race: Tom's family tradition and its connection to endurance and logistics(05:51) Overview of SourceDay and how it improves supplier collaboration(09:17) Managing supplier reliability and real-time PO changes(16:17) Addressing supply chain risks by reducing excess inventory(22:33) Buyers as the unsung heroes in procurement(23:18) SourceDay's partnerships with ERP providers like Infor(24:58) A personal story: How SourceDay changed a buyer's life(26:34) Saving costs for a tier-two automotive manufacturer(44:38) The future of SourceDay and upcoming innovationsAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Tom Kieley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomkieley/ Learn more about SourceDay: https://sourceday.com/ Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk WEBINAR- Mastering Shipping: Insider Tips for Reliable and Cost-Effective Deliveries: https://bit.ly/3XdC3t5WEBINAR- Creating the Unified Supply Chain Through the Symbiosis of People and Technology: https://bit.ly/3XDtrejWEBINAR- Defending Your Business from Ransomware and Cyber Threats: https://bit.ly/4d0VGcfWEBINAR- End-to-End Excellence: Integrating Final Mile Logistics: https://bit.ly/3ZlpE7UWEBINAR- AI for SMBs: Unlocking Growth with Netstock's Benchmark Report: https://bit.ly/3AWtoCDThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/revolutionizing-procurement-guide-smarter-supply-chain-operations-1326

Highlights from their conversation include:Carla's Background and Journey to PwC (1:02)Digital Trends in Operations Survey (2:43)Key Takeaways from the Study (4:40)Clarity in Tech Investments (6:02)AI Integration in Supply Chain (7:06)Workforce Digital Skills (8:18)Technology Integration Challenges (12:04)Climate Considerations in Supply Chain (16:02)State of Supply Chain Technology Investment (19:57)Cybersecurity in Supply Chain Operations (23:22)Rethinking Access Controls (24:55)Expansion of Data Protection Laws (26:05)Digital Twins for Safe Experimentation (28:41)Collaboration Across Functions (32:56)Impact of US Elections on Technology Buying (34:40)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (35:23)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/

What can supply chain leaders learn from championship football teams? In this Power Supply Season 11 can't-miss episode, Matt Putman, Director of Supply Chain Operations at UCHealth -- Anschutz Campus, breaks down the striking similarities between football positions and key supply chain roles. From the quarterback-like leadership of the C-suite to the offensive line grit of daily operations, Matt reveals how to build a supply chain dream team that consistently delivers game-changing results. He also tackles the challenges of team building, explaining how to align your talent with the right positions for maximum success. Whether you're a seasoned supply chain veteran or a rookie looking to make your mark, this episode is packed with creative strategies to help you draft, coach, and lead your team to victory. Grab your playbook and get ready to take your supply chain from the sidelines to the championship! Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for .5 CECs! – https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps11-06 #PowerSupply #Podcast #AHRMM #HealthcareSupplyChain #Football #Teamwork #Leadership

#supplychain #procurement #logistics #ai #digitalization #technology #writing #podcast #advisory #curiousity    Supply Chain Pioneers: A Conversation with John Hanson   Join us for an insightful episode of 'Supply Chain Pioneers' featuring John Hanson. A top 50 thought leader in Thinkers 360, John shares his 40-year journey in high-tech sales, marketing procurement, and supply chain management. From developing early AI-driven MRO platforms for the Canadian government to ghostwriting for top CEOs, John recounts his remarkable experiences, influential projects, and the evolution of the supply chain industry.   Tune in to hear his thoughts on current technology trends, the importance of problem-solving, and the future of AI in supply chain management.   00:00 Introduction to Supply Chain Pioneers 00:03 John Hanson's Background and Achievements 01:41 Early Career and Innovations 04:59 The Importance of Technology in Procurement 08:34 Challenges in Technology Adoption 11:01 The Future of AI and Technology in Supply Chain 23:33 Transition to Advisory Role 25:55 Embracing Curiosity and Problem Solving 27:22 Navigating Social Media Challenges 28:36 The Value of Community Engagement 32:17 The Journey of Podcasting and Radio Shows 36:30 Exploring Ghostwriting and Its Impact 39:11 Insights from Procurement Blogging 41:17 The Philosophy of Self-Celebration 44:24 The Joy of Skateboarding and Lifelong Learning 48:13 Final Thoughts and Farewell  

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.

In this new episode of Supply Chain Now, data is king! Join hosts Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love as we take a dive deep into supply chain analytics with Tom Butt, Senior Manager of Customer Success at EasyPost. With nearly 15 years of experience, Tom provides insights into leveraging data for extraordinary outcomes, discussing real-time analytics, cloud storage, and the future of supply chain technology. Listen in and learn:Example of real-time analytics impacting supply chain decisionsHow to aggregate data across sources for a comprehensive viewHow to assess and prioritize key metricsHow to use data to drive sustainability and efficiency in supply chainsTune in to learn how to enhance your supply chain operations and delight your customers with modern data analytics.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about EasyPost: https://www.easypost.com/Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comSubscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com/joinCheck out Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- How to Accelerate AI-Driven Decision Intelligence with Smart Data Fabric: https://bit.ly/3QMPmgaWEBINAR- Automation ROI: Solving the Top 3 Operational Challenges: https://bit.ly/3VvxTvsWEBINAR- Strategies for Aligning Business Planning with Supply Chain Design: https://bit.ly/3XvRHk7This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/using-power-data-analytics-enhance-supply-chain-operations-1284

On this episode of Transform Talks,, I am joined by Mourad Tamoud, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Schneider Electric where we explore the rise of digitization and artificial intelligence (AI), and how they're transforming supply chain management. In this episode you will hear about Schneider Electric's innovative approach to tackling these challenges and ensuring supply chain success in a complex global landscape.   In this episode we discuss: The new global equilibrium and its impact on supply chains The rise of digitization and AI in supply chain management Rethinking supply chain operations for resilience Building visibility across the entire supply chain Schneider Electric's approach to navigating supply chain challenges …and much more.   ↓ FIND OUT ABOUT TFEST24 IN EUROPE ↓ The destination for supply chain transformation. Find out who else is attending below: https://lp.futureinsights.org/tfest24-homepage   ↓ FOLLOW US ON LINKEDIN ↓ Maria Villablanca (Host) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/ Transform Talks  https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/ ↓ FIND US ONLINE ↓ https://futureinsights.org/ https://futureinsights.org/transform-talks/ Get more on-demand supply chain content https://sctvplus.com/pages/sctv-individual

Christophe Mahaut heads up supply chain at one of the most exciting sports brands right now: Brooks Running. Currently the leader in the performance running category in North America, the Berkshire Hathway owned, Seattle Based company, has really ramped up in the last decade to become a global player. This growth wouldn't be possible without a solid operational backbone, which is already preparing for the next growth stage. Tune into this podcast to learn how Christophe is preparing to reach more consumers and shares his thoughts on: His career beginnings and how he ended up in supply chain Transitioning from Fast Moving Consumer Goods to Sports Apparel The runner at the center as the key reason behind Brooks' last successful years Supply Chain Complexity: what are the key pillars of the function How global challenges will affect trade routes What Supply Chain Leaders need to do to have a “seat at the table” and occupy a central function in a company's strategy  More: Prior Brooks Running Episode with Matthew Dodge: https://www.fmcgguys.com/matthew-dodge-brooks-running/  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmcgguys/  Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/ The CPG Guys (US "Sister Podcast"): https://www.cpgguys.com/  Audio Mixing by Rodrigo Chávez Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian  

Andreas Andrea is a seasoned supply chain and logistics professional with extensive experience in the industry. He began his career at McMaster-Carr Supply Company, an industrial supply company known for its efficient operations and same-day delivery capabilities. Andreas then worked at Vans, where he gained valuable experience in warehouse management and global supply chain operations. He later joined FabFitFun, an e-commerce company, where he played a crucial role in navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and implementing strategies to ensure smooth logistics operations. Currently, Andreas works at Murad, a skincare company in the Unilever Prestige group, where he oversees the logistics, warehousing, inventory, and order management teams.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of eCom Logistics Podcast, Andreas Andrea shares his journey in the supply chain and logistics industry, highlighting his experiences at various companies and the lessons he learned along the way. He discusses the importance of understanding the end-to-end supply chain and the role of technology in optimizing operations. Andreas also emphasizes the need for resilience and contingency planning in the face of carrier failures and the challenges posed by seasonal e-commerce shipping. He provides insights into his role at FabFitFun during the COVID-19 pandemic and the strategies implemented to diversify carriers and ensure successful peak season operations. Andreas concludes by discussing the significance of effective communication and collaboration between brands and 3PL partners.HIGHLIGHTS[00:00:00] Introduction to the podcast and guest, Andreas Andrea[00:08:33] Taking a risk on a small regional carrier that ultimately failed[00:10:19] Starting the direct import program at FabFitFun[00:13:25] Delays in delivery during winter 2020 due to carrier issues[00:15:41] Developed reporting to track carrier performance and hub backups[00:17:09] Successfully managed carrier failures during peak season[00:20:18] Bala Bangles experienced a surge in demand during COVID[00:32:04] Importance of assessing logistics partners in light of their failuresQUOTES[00:00:26] "Logistics partners will always fail. That is a fact of life. Your carrier, your three tier. Any other partner that you're working with will always fail."[00:30:09] "Your carrier, your 3PL, and any other partner they are working with will always fail. Your job is to judge them and assess them in light of that failure."?[00:34:47] "You have to really manage and let them know that failure happens and they have to be comfortable with the fact that there will be a failure."Find out more about Andreas Andrea in the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasandrea/

Welcome, dear audience, to Technology Revolution: The Future of Now Radio, as we envision Supply Chain and AI In this era of evolution, AI takes the lead, transforming supply chains, fulfilling the need, with data-driven insights and automation's might, the future of supply chain shines more bright A savvy predictions conversation, with Bonnie D. your host and guide, welcoming four industry Futurists for today's futur-peering ride *** Hans Thalbauer, Global Supply Chain Executive at UiPath *** Paula Natoli, Head of Global Supply Chain Strategic Industries at Google Cloud *** Richard Howells, Vice President, Solution Management for ERP, Finance and Digital Supply Chain at SAP *** Brad Pawlowski, North America Lead, Supply Chain & Operations at Accenture Watch or listen, find us your way, Technology Revolution: The Future of Now, we've got a lot to say

Sustainability is truly about people! Listen to Elisabeth Munck, Head of Sustainability at IKEA Supply Chain Operations. She is passionate about sustainability and has been working on the sustainability agenda in Supply Chain Operations since 2016.  IKEA released their Supply Chain Operations Decarb Catalogue this week. Here is the link if you want to read more.  Elisabeth discusses IWAY– the IKEA way of Responsibly Procuring Products, Services, Materials and Components. It's ten principles for a responsible supply chain in action. You can read more about it here. Elisabeth is looking for innovation in collaboration. Have you seen any unexpected collaborations, or are you considering starting one? Please give us a shout-out, or drop an email at hello@shippingpodcast.com  Thanks for listening! #everyconversationmatters     

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In this episode, Blythe and Kristy Killingbeck, VP of Supply Chain Operations at Ryder, discuss evolving shipper expectations, the push for automation like AGVs, navigating the labor landscape across the U.S., and her perspective on mentorship for women in supply chain leadership roles. Kristy also describes what it's like to manage 40 facilities and a $1 billion freight book for major CPG brands.LINKS:Ryder's WebsiteKristy's LinkedInWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Tai TMS is designed to streamline your brokerage operations and propel growth for both FTL and LTL shipment cycles. Book a demo with the Tai team today and tell them Everything is Logistics sent you Maximize your website's performance as a sales tool with Digital Dispatch's website management.

Join our host, Evren Ozkaya, as he welcomes Faris Hattar, Associate Director of Supply Chain Operations at Hikma Saudi Arabia, for an insightful discussion on effectively managing cost pressures in generic drug manufacturing. In this episode, they delve into the challenges faced by pharmaceutical leaders, addressing issues such as high transportation costs, over reliance on a few offshore suppliers and manufacturing bottlenecks. Faris shares strategies to overcome these challenges, emphasizing the importance of enhancing visibility in factories and supply chains to enable swift and informed decision-making. Later in the conversation, Evren and his guest explore the current level of digitalization in the pharmaceutical industry and the underlying reasons for its status.

The Supply Chain Advisory Board for the University of Georgia is the primary contact between industry and Supply Chain professors and students. Marty Parker is a UGA alumnus and lecturer who helped launch the UGA Supply Chain Advisory Board and is currently an honor supply chain leader for UGA. He is a partner at TechCXO, providing companies with on-demand executives. Marty is a Strategy Expert in Supply Chain with 25+ years of Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Strategic Planning, International Expansion, Factory Buildouts, M & M&A, ERP, CRM, and process improvement experience with key software tools, including SAP, Salesforce, and Arena Simulations. He is also the Chief Strategy Officer with Hire Ground. He is a valuable asset to the company's strategic planning processes, creating greater transparency and accountability within those processes. Alania Stehr is a student at UGA and the Vice President of the UGA Supply Chain Advisory Board. Studying a BBA in Business Management with Emphasis in Supply Chain/Operations, she seeks a summer internship in the supply chain sector. Alania has interned with Broadway Enterprises Inc, gaining experience with the latest warehouse inventory systems and getting hands-on experience with project leads. As a previous team leader with Chick-Fil-A and as an intern with the American Franchise Company, Alania already has a diverse work education to bring to her studies and the career that will follow. Marty and Alania join us today to discuss what Diversity Supply Chain means and the goal of diversity hiring. We discuss the importance of creating next-generation talent in supplier diversity and what the profession's elders can do for the new kids on the block. Ali shares her discovery of supply chain and explains the benefits the industry has to all different kinds of people from all different walks of life. We also discuss the upcoming and emerging technologies and what newcomers can expect when working with A.I. and robotics in business. “The more diversity you have, the better performing team you will have.” – Marty Parker This week on Breaking Barriers: What I.S. Supply Chain Management? What UGA's Supply Chain Advisory Board means for students and employers Why Ali found a career in supply chain so attractive How A.I. and digital transformation is transforming the supply landscape Why adaptability is key with emerging industrial technologies How a younger workforce can change the culture of a business for the better Connect with Marty Parker: Marty Parker on LinkedIn Connect with Ali Stehr: Aliana Stehr on LinkedIn Connect with Hire Ground: Hire Ground's Website Hire Ground on LinkedIn Hire Ground on Facebook Hire Ground on Twitter Cloe Guidry-Reed on LinkedIn Adam Moore on LinkedIn   With thanks to University of Georgia Supply Chain Advisory Board In addition to ensuring the UGA's supply chain curriculum meets employer's needs, the board also connects employers with highly qualified students and joins corporate board members like Johnson and Johnson, Home Depot, and Chick-Fil-A to discover and hire tomorrows supply chain innovators today. To learn more go to www.terry.uga.edu click on Alumni and find the Supply Chain Advisory Board there! Deeply Experienced, Proven Executives, On Demand with TechCXO Get proven hands-on C Suite executives to take on an interim role and provide fractional help and lead projects. TechCXO on-demand executive model consistently delivers time and cost savings of 50 to 75% compared to a full-time in-house function. They have helped their clients secure over 4 billion dollars in debt and equity financing and have advised clients on over 200 transactions including: due diligence preparation M&A and financing alternatives. To learn more please visit www.techCXO.com

Not sure if you should be using AI in your warehouse? Or unclear where it can make an immediate impact? Zebra Global Partner Manager Mark Butler consulted with two experts from Körber Supply Chain to get you all the info you need to make the right decision for your people, processes, and profit targets. 

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Jagan Reddy, the Managing Partner at NetLogistik US, joins the episode to discuss how NetLogistik is tackling the industry's current challenges. NetLogistik specializes in creating innovative solutions for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Tune in as Kevin and Jagan discuss NetLogistik's recent Innovation Day and nearshoring, providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of supply chain technologies and what the future holds in this dynamic field.Free floor tape and floor sign samples from Mighty Line! Get yours here.Follow us on LinkedIn here for more content.Support the show

Our latest episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined by John McNiff, VP Global CoE for Supply Chain Operations at SAP and Ian Mallinson, IT Director at Warburtons.Together they discuss the concept of Digital Twins, what they are and how they can help by SAP users.   To learn more about the UKISUG referral scheme, visit: https://www.sapusers.org/community-referral-scheme 

he NRF Big Show Conference 2024, a landmark event across the retail industry, concluded this week in New York City. This year, we decided to attend, and to our surprise, the conference took an unexpected yet critical turn towards sustainability, signaling a significant shift in the industry's priorities. As one of retail's most significant technology-focused events, we were pleased to see the sector locked in on emphasizing minimizing risk, enhancing resilience through ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives, and leveraging technology for operational efficiency. There was much to take in– we were able to take away some compelling insights from the show: ‍ESG and resilience in focus: The conference showcased a solid commitment to ESG principles, emphasizing building resilient supply chains. This shift reflects a growing awareness of the need for sustainable practices in retail.Retail leaders now prioritize sustainability, a notable change given the industry's traditional focus on profit and growth. Technological innovations in supply chain management: A key highlight was using AI and predictive modeling to minimize supply chain disruptions. This approach is not only innovative but also a critical step in ensuring smooth retail operations amidst increasing environmental uncertainties.Technology integration in supply chains paves the way for more efficient and reliable operations, crucial for the retail sector's success. Walmart's pioneering approach to sustainable supply chains: Walmart's session, led by their EVP of Supply Chain Operations and SVP of Sustainability, stood out. They discussed creating value through sustainable supply chains, linking resilience, efficiency, product availability, risk mitigation, and worker opportunities.This session highlighted the practical benefits of sustainable practices regarding environmental impact and business efficiency. Tech-driven solutions for supply chain weather-related disruptions Innovations by major players like IBM and smaller companies in AI-driven predictive modeling for weather-related supply chain disruptions were impressive.These technologies embody the idea of physical risk mitigation, which is crucial for maintaining steady and reliable supply chains in the face of increasing natural disasters and climate change impacts. TCFD and its practical implications: The conference illustrated the practical application of TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) principles in retail. The focus was on building resilience and strategic value creation through climate risk assessment and management.TCFD's framework was implicitly present in the tools and technologies showcased, highlighting the industry's move towards comprehensive climate risk management. Sustainability as a cross-functional priority: The conference wasn't solely aimed at sustainability experts but attracted a diverse group of retail professionals. This diversity underscores the universal importance of sustainability across all retail sectors.Discussions on AI, technology, and supplier engagement in decarbonization indicate a holistic approach to sustainability, integrating it into every aspect of retail operations. The NRF Big Show Conference 2024 marked a pivotal moment for the retail industry, with a clear shift towards sustainability and technological innovation. The conference highlighted the latest trends and solutions and underscored the industry's commitment to a more sustainable future. The insights gained from this event are vital for anyone involved in retail, showcasing how sustainability and technology are becoming integral to the sector's success and resilience. The energy and engagement at the conference promise an even more impactful event next year, driving the industry toward a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.

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 AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast episode, Lee Ayers, Sr. Director of Supply Chain Operations at Sutter Health, discusses with Justin Poulin the importance of maximizing supply chain staff efficiency through standardized processes, cost savings, and technology. Listen in to learn more about how proper workforce management and leveraging the right tools can optimize your healthcare supply chain operations. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation!

In this episode of supply chain connections, we're sharing a recording from a recent webinar hosted by Brian Glick, CEO, and Rose Smith, VP of Customer Success, at Chain.io. In this episode, Brian and Rose explain the evolving shipper needs LSPs should be aware of as we move into 2024 including: The different requirements of shippers based on their size and complexity What shippers are focused on post-pandemic The importance of maintaining relationships during a downturn Innovation, sustainability, and compliance across supply chains Three main motivations for shipper sustainability Trade compliance challenges and opportunities for LSPsRose Smith recently joined Chain.io as our VP of Customer Success, where she leverages her supply chain expertise building large scale digital solutions to drive innovation with our customers. Prior to joining Chain.io, Rose held pivotal leadership roles as Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations for iRobot and Head of Supply Chain Development for the LEGO Group. In these roles, Rose played an instrumental role in strategizing, implementing, and evolving supply chain frameworks.Connect with RoseConnect with BrianConnect with Chain.io on LinkedInFollow Chain.io on Twitter

In today's episode of Category Visionaries, we speak with Amir Taichman, Founder and CEO of Unity SCM, a supply chain operations platform that's raised over $13 Million in funding. Topics Discussed: Amir's background in big data, and the biggest lesson he learned from his time in the Israeli Defence Forces How Amir started his first company with a high school friend, and why he gave his investors their money back after a week Why Amir admires founders who don't do a lot of PR, and why it's important to have and give support to other founders The fragmentation of crucial data in the supply chain industry, and how Unity makes it easy for supply chain operators to get all the data they need The advantages of being an outsider, the power of conversation, and how to navigate company lows

#supplychain #supplychainmanagement #logistics #procurement #podcast #change #controltower #supplychainrisk In today's episode we hear Clara Beutenmüller's story. She is Vice President Supply Chain Operations at Philip Morris International and a change manager at heart. Her passion for supply chain, digitalization and change as the only constant is really envigorating and refreshing. If you ever wanted change management advice from a supply chain pro, this is your episode. - We talk about Clara's journey from sales to operations - What are her advices for change management - Her thoughts on supply chain control tower - What is driving her passion today   Let's all get inspired by Clara today. Looking forward to your feedback on the episode!

August's installment of our Economics Club series, sponsored by The Glatfelter Insurance Group, featured a discussion about York County's logistics industry with a panel of experts throughout supply chain. The panel discussion highlighted how manufactured goods are packaged and moved within a factory, how trucking companies are moving goods to their point of use, and how the next generation of the logistics workforce is preparing to meet increasing demand and innovation. About the Panelists Joe Garner, Director of Operations, JLS Automation With over 30 years' experience of successful business and operational leadership, Joe Garner's focus is identifying and developing both resources and processes that are in line with the business strategy. In this role he's had to guide the JLS team at the work order detail level, as well as contribute strategic direction in developing and executing the businesses strategic plans at the staff level. Ryan Polakoff, President, Nexterus Ryan Polakoff oversees all day-to-day activity for Nexterus Inc. As the fourth generation of the Polakoff family, Ryan has worked in and around the family business his entire life. Since 2003, Ryan has worked every desk at the company to truly learn the business from the ground up. As a “what is possible?” leader, Ryan thrives in difficult situations; he enjoys dissecting complex issues, designing solutions, and implementing actionable results. Ryan is a firm believer in challenging the status quo and embraces his role as a coach. His focus is on unifying and building teams, empowering and growing leaders, and providing the necessary support and resources to keep Nexterus in growth mode. Dr. Mohammed Raja, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Operations and Department Chair, Operations and Information Technology, Graham School of Business at York College of Pennsylvania Dr. Mohammed Raja is the chair of the Operations and Information Technology department at York College. As a faculty member, he teaches courses in Logistics Management, Production Planning and Control, and Enterprise Resource Planning using SAP S/4HANA. He is also the founding faculty advisor for the ASCM (Association of Supply Chain Management) Student Chapter and currently serves as a board member on the ASCM - South East Pennsylvania Alliance Local Chapter. About the Moderator Mike Pritchard, Chief of Transportation Planning, York County Planning Commission and York Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Mike Pritchard holds a B.A. in Political Science from Penn State and a Master's in Public Policy & Administration from York College. He is a member of the American Planning Association and the American Institute of Certified Planners. Mike's team at YCPC recently partnered with Gannett-Fleming, Inc. and the YCEA to complete the first county-wide Freight Plan for York. The Economics Club Breakfast series offers an informative monthly breakfast and provides attendees the opportunity to network with key business and community leaders. A variety of speakers discuss economic and business updates important to York County. Contact Casey Nixon, cnixon@yceapa.org to learn more about joining the Economics Club.

Heute haben wir Christine Mezger-Behan zu Gast. Christine ist Senior Vice President Supply Chain Operations bei der KION Group. Die KION Group beschäftigt über 40.000 Mitarbeiter. Weltweit sind mehr als 1,7 Millionen Gabelstapler und Lagertechnikgeräte mit Marken wie Linde, STILL, DEMATIC, und Baoli bei Kunden verschiedener Größe in zahlreichen Industrien auf sechs Kontinenten im Einsatz. Christine erklärt uns in dieser Folge, wie KION sein Lieferkettenmanagement angepasst und umgebaut hat, um den aktuellen und kommenden Herausforderungen gewachsen zu sein. Um die heutige Situation von schwankender Konjunktur, geopolitischen Herausforderungen und Konflikten, Halbleiterengpässen, Lieferkettenstörungen, und so weiter zu beschreiben, wird ja häufig der Begriff “The New Normal” verwendet. Unser Host Boris Felgendreher wollte wissen, wie sich ein globaler Konzern wie KION auf diese Welt des New Normal einstellt. Herausgekommen ist ein sehr offenes, spannendes und lehrreiches Gespräch über Supply Chain Design, S&OP, Lieferantenmanagement, Logistik, IT-Systeme und vieles mehr. Hilfreiche Links: KION Group: https://www.kiongroup.com/de/ Christine Mezger-Behan auf LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/in/christine-mezger-behan-949481122 Informationen zum Deutschen Logistik Kongress 2023 in Berlin: https://www.bvl.de/dlk/home BVL: https://www.bvl.de/ -------------------------------------------------- Sponsor des BVL Podcasts: ZUGehört – So geht grüner Güterverkehr Im Podcast ZUGehört der DB Cargo spricht Dr. Sigrid Nikutta mit ihren Gästen über die Zukunft des Güterverkehrs auf der Schiene. https://zugehoert-podcast.podigee.io/

How can carriers evolve to navigate retail supply chain complexities and future consumer expectations?   The pandemic caused a seismic shift in the industry and resulted in systemic changes to traditional retail supply chain strategies. What lessons did we learn and where have we landed to better meet customer demands?   In this episode hear from Joe Metzger, former Executive Vice President of Supply Chain Operations at Walmart and 30 year veteran in consumer product goods supply chain leadership at Kraft Foods and The Kellogg Company. Greg Plemmons is the Executive VP & Chief Operations Officer at Old Dominion Freight Line. Greg has over three decades of experience working in LTL and transportation.   Key Takeaways:   What were the biggest retail and supply chain challenges exacerbated by the pandemic and do those issues still exist in the market? [2:06]   How can you overcome supply chain challenges to become more resilient and collaborative? [6:59]   How can manufacturers work with retailers to mitigate inventory issues still affecting the delivery of consumer goods? [9:03]   How can AI and machine learning capabilities benefit the transportation and logistics industry? [10:57]   How has the Amazon model affected the current state of retail shipping? [11:57]   Do customer scorecards drive efficiencies and a higher level of customer satisfaction? [14:32]   What future trends and expectations stand out within consumer goods and retail shipping? [16:41]   Resources: ODFL.com Cargo Shorts Podcast  

In today's episode, we discuss the importance of establishing a clear vision for your future with Leah C. Murphy, CEO of Career Gems for the Journey, and special guest Mike Alston Jr., Vice President, Operations at Avid Bioservices. Mike is an executive leader skilled at identifying and implementing initiatives that drive ROI and reliability for business units.  We had a robust conversation centering around the support of key players in your success — highlighting how to integrate your personal life as an equivalent priority to your career goals; keeping communication transparent; and the power of mentorship, career coaches, and rotational programs.  We also shed light on what it means to be a black minority in the biopharma and consumer goods industry and cultivate an environment where you show up as your full self.   There are many more INVALUABLE gems we tackle in this enriching episode, including negotiating for compensation and asking the RIGHT questions. Tune in now!  Additional Free Career Resources Join our Career Gems Newsletter to gain access to exclusive content just for you! Leah's Amazon Bestseller Salary power moves: Winning the Compensation Negotiation is just the resource you need to negotiate your next offer.  Get your copy today!

In this episode of eCom Logistics Podcast, Will Lovatt discusses the challenges and opportunities in the European eCommerce logistics landscape compared to the North American market. He highlights the fragmented nature of the European market due to different languages, legal jurisdictions, and tax regimes. Will also emphasizes the importance of understanding consumer expectations in the UK, such as fast and reliable delivery, sustainability, and the rise of pickup spots and lockers. He also touches on the adoption of automation in European warehouses and the impact of Brexit on supply chain operations.ABOUT WILLWill Lovatt is the General Manager and Vice President of Deposc. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Will has worked with companies like IBM, JDA, and Llamasoft. He specializes in helping direct-to-consumer supply chains optimize their operations and navigate the complexities of the European market. Currently working with some of the world's most demanding, innovative and fast-growing direct-to-consumer supply chains to improve their responsiveness and efficiency. Deposco native web SaaS solutions power the supply chains of Consumer Packaged goods, 3PLs, and a wide spectrum of eCommerce operations. HIGHLIGHTS[00:02:13] Will Lovatt's background and experience in the logistics industry[00:05:02] The evolution of supply chain and the need for flexible and dynamic solutions[00:08:03] The accessibility of enterprise-level solutions for mid-market brands[00:10:18] The challenges and complexities of expanding into the European market[00:15:07] The differences in consumer expectations between the UK and the US[00:18:34] Considerations for brands entering the UK or European market[00:21:53] The importance of location and planning laws in setting up a warehouse[00:23:24] The adoption of pickup spots and lockers in the UK[00:26:09] The importance of reliability in meeting customer expectations[00:29:04] The adoption of automation in the UK and Europe[00:32:50] The importance of having a holistic omni-channel strategy[00:40:31] How to learn more about DePosco and connect with Will Lovatt QUOTES[00:25:49] “Customers are openly comparing. And if you have a look at forums, they're talking about the courier that we have. Either failed them or satisfied their order openly.” - Will Lovatt[00:22:26] “I guess the point is that the country governments have got a role to play in either being attractive to eCommerce operators or not. Um, and whether they realize that or not, that they're making some small decisions, which are, which are pushing. Boundaries one way or the other and or the preference for one side of a boundary or the other.” - Will Lovatt Find out more about Will Lovatt in the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willlovatt/?originalSubdomain=uk 

The short-term challenges faced in supply chain can make it hard to find time to think about the future. That is why today's leading supply chain thinkers focus there, looking years down the road and trying to imagine how innovation and macro trends will impact each part of the business. By exploring areas like generative AI, the metaverse, and the industrialization of outer space, they learn to think bigger and much further outside the box.Marty Resnick is a Vice President on Gartner's Technology Innovation team and Koray Kose is a former Senior Director on Gartner's Supply Chain Operations team. They are involved with some of the industry's most forward-looking projects, including the Gartner Futures lab and Tapestry research.In this conversation, Marty and Koray join host Scott Luton to discuss:• How Gartner is preparing supply chain leaders for the uncertainty to come by exploring new ways of imagining the future• The collaborative working groups that underpin the Tapestry research and analysis framework• How the Gartner team is welcoming a ‘Brave New World' by embracing the chaos and finding ways to decrease complexityAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comCheck out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3emdLcKSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeJoin the NOW Community: http://bit.ly/41kpUSOLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/2023 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3VuwnIkWEBINAR- “Decoding Digital Transformation” – Charting a path forward: https://bit.ly/3VvVc6VWEBINAR- 5 Reasons Network Design is Essential to Supply Chain Resiliency: https://bit.ly/3MxcCNsWEBINAR- Feeling the squeeze? How to Meet OTIF Targets in an Uncertain World: https://bit.ly/42eMZFZThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/preparing-dawn-brave-new-world-1125

For this episode of the eCom Logistics Podcast, we welcome Prashant Shah, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Swag Up at Prologis Ventures. Today, he shares his from being part of the Marine Corps to now leading businesses in the supply chain side.Prashant talks about what he learned in the military that has transitioned through the supply chain and logistics side of his career today. He also shares insights on driving growth while also making sure to reduce costs at the same time. ABOUT PRASHANTPrashant Shah, who joined SwagUp in 2021 runs Supply Chain as the Chief Supply Chain Officer, based in Piscataway, New Jersey. Prashant joins SwagUp with 17 years of senior level management experience in Supply Chain. He was born and raised in India, and came to the USA in 2001. He started his studies in engineering but quickly found his way into the United States Marine Corps office a day after 9/11 to serve his country against terrorism. He served 8 years in the Marines and was medically discharged due to injuries in the war in Afghanistan and Iraq.After his medical discharge from the Marines in 2009, he returned to New Jersey and started working in Target as an unloader in the overnight shift while trying to finish his Bachelor's in Criminal Justice. In 2010, after graduating, he became a Sales-floor Executive at Target which led to his promotion to Sr. Logistic Executive in Jersey City, New Jersey Target location. Following from Target, he soon landed a role at the largest Macy's Distribution Center and moved up the rank of Director of the Distribution Center in a unionized environment and successfully led 200+ members to the best-engaged building in the country. This was when Prashant tasted the success of being a leader in the distribution and logistics role and found his real passion in the supply chain world.From this moment, the sky was the limit and he worked in Bed Bath and Beyond, Drive Medical and Lasership as Head of Supply Chain. In his current role in SwagUp, his vision while it aligns with CEO and Founder of SwagUp, Michael Martocci, is to become a $1Billon company within 5 years. HIGHLIGHTS01:21 Prashant's journey with the Marines04:50 How does the warehouse get set up from the technology side09:56 Spending time in Casper and addressing the impactful issues in the bottom line19:29 Helping fuel growth while also reducing costs23:06 SwagUp and disrupting and industry through digitization28:11 Technology to be excited about in supply chain today today QUOTESThe human nature of camaraderie will show regardless of industry  - Prashant: "Military is also just like any other organization made of individuals form different cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities, and so for. That really preps them for the camaraderie piece because you're literally having your life put in somebody's hands and you have each other's back."Going from zero to ninety-nine is tremendous, especially with personnel - Prashant: "If we want to get to 99-100%, then I will need additional individuals. But who is going to volunteer to go to Afghanistan and stay with me for 6 months? So getting to the preparation, we need to be 100% so that way we don't need additional personnel so they can be used somewhere else. The mindset is we don't have anybody, that's all you have. Whatever you see, that's it." Find out more about Prashant in the links below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashant-shah-mba/Website: https://www.swagup.com/

Episode brought to you by Trend & Finaloop.On this episode of DTC POD, we delve into the world of product development and supply chain management. We look at the success story of Canopy, a company that created a beauty-focused category-defining humidifier. We also cover the challenges faced in bringing new products to market, the value of validating demand, and the importance of a shored-up supply chain.Here's 5 key questions we'll answer on this episode:1. What is the pain point with traditional ultrasonic humidifiers, and how did Canopy solve it?2. How did Canopy successfully promote their product with a limited budget?3. What are the pitfalls to avoid when building a new product and brand from scratch?4. How did Canopy position their humidifier as a beauty tool and what experts did they bring in to do so?5. What are the key differences between starting from scratch and building a custom product, versus starting with an existing product and customizing it for your needs?Timestamps:[00:03:36] Working & Factories In Asia[00:08:07] DorisDev for startups: supply chain & branding.[00:12:24] Validate demand before investing.[00:17:06] Two paths: custom or off-the-shelf.[00:19:35] Incubating products: humidifiers for beauty.[00:24:42] Canopy solves "white dust" problem.[00:27:18] Product positioned as beauty tool.[00:32:17] Limited budget, invested in beauty media.[00:36:37] Supply chain software manages quality control.[00:42:17] Factored quality platform for single solution QC. Shownotes powered by castmagic Episode brought to you by Finaloop, the real-time accounting service trusted by hundreds of DTC Brands. Try Finaloop free - no credit card required. Visit finaloop.com/dtcpod and get 14 days free and a 2-month P&L within 24 hours.Past guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more.Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter hereFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTokJustin Seidenfeld - Founder of Doris DevRamon Berrios - CEO of Trend.ioBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of Seated

In today's fast-paced and constantly changing healthcare industry, how do supply chain leaders face the challenge of aligning their resources to provide optimal efficiencies to meet the demands of their hospitals? What are the “5 Rights” of supply chain operations? How do healthcare supply chains learn from each other and promote self-learning to advance their own operations? Matt Putman, Director of Supply Chain Operations at UC Health, discusses the importance of the healthcare supply chain acting as the "offensive line" for the hospitals they serve. By properly aligning resources and promoting self-learning, the supply chain can play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of healthcare facilities. If you are a healthcare supply chain professional looking to improve your operations and increase efficiencies, be sure to check out Matt's conversation with Justin, Hays and Garry for valuable insights and actionable steps you can take today. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned industry expert and start making improvements in your own facility!   #PowerSupply #Podcast #Education #Staffing #HealthcareSupplyChain #Healthcare #ResourceManagement #SupplyChain #ProcessImprovement #Efficiency #ProcessMapping

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.

Think about movement in to and out of your locations, and what diseases take a ride with the vehicles. Building transportation biosecurity plans and processes is one key area to help reduce disease transmission and keep pigs healthy. Dr. Brian Cerrito (PIC Health Assurance Veterinarian, https://www.linkedin.com/in/blazeofglory/) and Ken Alder (PIC Director of Supply Chain Operations, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalder/) discuss potential problem areas and guidelines. Also see the PIC biosecurity resources https://www.pic.com/resources/biosecurity-standards/ At PIC, our goal is to make our customers the most successful pig producers by providing them with the best genetics. We know our business success depends on yours. Thanks for listening to 'The Squeal', PIC's swine management podcast, featuring in-depth conversations on topics that matter to you. PIC is the global leader in swine genetics. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a long-time listener, take a second to subscribe to The Squeal. It's the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes. Just find the “subscribe” or “follow” button wherever you listen to podcasts. Already a subscriber? Visit your phone settings and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode.

John spent 23 years with Kraft Foods in a progression of leadership roles within Logistics, Customer Service and Supply Chain Operations in both the US and Canada before joining Mark Anthony as Vice President of Logistics and Demand Management in January of 2012.John was instrumental in the development of the US based Supply Chain organization and led the implementation of several significant process and waste reduction initiatives including a companywide Sales and Operations Planning Process, streamlined transportation sourcing, inventory controls and improved customer service KPI's.As President of Mark Anthony Brewing John has led the transformation of our manufacturing network to include the building of three company owned breweries during 2020-2022. Overseeing the end-to-end Supply Chain, he is responsible for all planning, manufacturing, procurement, transportation, and distribution. During his tenure the Mark Anthony Brewing Team has increased capacity by 10x and has grown the team from 25 people to over 650.

When Adam Getz first joined the military, his plan was to finish his initial enlistment as an Army musician and separate. As his roles changed within the military, Adam decided to serve for 20 years with the goal of having a second career in the private sector.  Adam earned an MBA, PMP and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certifications to prepare him for his next career in project management. When Adam left the military4/2021, he spent a year as a Senior Project Manager in pharmaceutical contract manufacturing. Today, he is a Senior Project Manager in Supply Chain Operations at Indiana University Health. Adam finished his MBA earlier in his Army career. Once he focused on becoming a project manager, he completed his PMP and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt closer to retirement. Adam used a full 24 months to prepare for his transition by attending TAP classes, leveraging LinkedIn and networking . After using The 20-Minute Networking Meeting book as a guide on how to conduct an informational interview, Adam conducted close to 100 interviews. With each conversation, Adam learned more about project management in the private sector, gained new mentors and ultimately confirmed that he did want to pursue project management. His interactions helped him to translate his Army skills to industry standard terminology. As an introvert, networking did not come naturally to Adam. At first, he felt like he was imposing on people but then realized after a few informational interviews that people are eager to help.  Adam reflects on the differences of project management between the military and the private sector. Because rank is not a factor in his current position, it's not always obvious how to get something accomplished. The job of a project manager is to lead cross-functional teams as an individual contributor and yet influence people to meet deadlines and finish projects. Building relationships and having expert knowledge are keys to being a successful project manager.Adam discusses how asking questions has earned him respect with coworkers and supervisors in his post-military roles. He learned that people are eager to help and asking questions builds teamwork, relationships and rapport. Adam encourages veterans to check their ego and stay humble. While some people will show appreciation toward a veteran, others are indifferent.When job searching, many roles do not post a salary range.  Adam discusses how his informational interviews and mentors gained through LinkedIn helped him uncover a desired salary range based on his background and skills. Adam and Lori end the podcast discussing leaving jobs in the private sector, sometimes even in the first year. While Adam acknowledges that finding a job that you are passionate about is ideal, it's not realistic for everybody. He instead encourages people to find jobs that match their skillsets and ones they enjoy in some capacity. When a job isn't right for you, it's okay to find something that is a better fit. Sometimes you have to make a change to move forward. Head over to the Lessons Learned for Vets YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/llforvets22 to hear a bonus clip on struggles and surprises Adam has encountered during his first 18 months out of uniform.You can connect with Adam at https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcgetz/Explore The 20-Minute Networking Meeting book by clicking here.SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this to other veterans who might need help as they transition from the military!

1007 Hello, my name is Gina How I went from leading high performing teams to helping CEOs create holistic operations to achieve optimal performance. ​From age 12, business operations and the people running them fascinated me. I came to corporate leadership early in my career. At the age of 28, I became the youngest female Director of Supply Chain Operations in a Fortune 500 telecommunications company. Did I know what I was doing? Yes and No. I was a highly sought after implementation and process improvement expert and deemed top talent for years, but I knew very little about leading and influencing work through others. I learned to achieve optimal performance the hard way….. by trial and error. In fact, my teams taught me how to effectively create processes AND lead people to implement best in class performance metrics. They showed me how to lead people in a way to maximize their talents and skills and in doing so produce optimized and peak results for the company. It is through my years of hands on experience in studying, working with and leading people, process and massive change in organizations, that I created the D.I.R.E.C.T. framework to help leaders achieve optimal results in their organizations. This is the same process that I used to repeatedly deliver best in class metrics and cost savings for companies in the 10's of millions of dollars. ___________ Want your customers to talk about you to their friends and family? That's what we do! We get your customers to talk about you so that you get more referrals with video testimonials. Go to www.BusinessBros.biz to be a guest on the show or to find out more on how we can help you get more customers! #Businesspodcasts #smallbusinesspodcast #businessmarketingtips #businessgrowthtips #strategicthinking #businessmastery #successinbusiness #businesshacks #marketingstrategist #wealthcreators #businessstrategies #businesseducation #businesstools #businesspodcast #businessmodel #growthmarketing #businesshelp #businesssupport #salesfunnel #buildyourbusiness #podcastinglife #successgoals #wealthcreation #marketingcoach #smallbusinesstips #businessmarketing #marketingconsultant #entrepreneurtips #businessstrategy #growyourbusiness --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/businessbrospod/support

It is undeniable that Covid-19 places a heavy burden on the global supply chain. So far, strategies brought up by operators are only able to tackle part of the challenges. With the current tension in Ukraine, it is expected that the global supply chain crisis is nowhere near. Prime Time's Timothy Go speaks with Cas Brentjens, Vice President, Infor Supply Chain Management, Asia Pacific & Japan to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast begins with an overview of ParkourSC and a few of their use cases in the industry before Mahesh shares more about the current supply chain management state. He then transitions to discussing supply chain factors and the importance of integrating with emerging technologies. Ryan and Mahesh wrap up the podcast with conversations about educating potential customers and the evolution of Parkour SC. Mahesh Veerina is the president and CEO of ParkourSC.Mahesh is a seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneur, technology executive, and investor with more than 25 years of experience with companies including Ramp, Nokia, Motorola, Azingo, and Barnes & Noble. He built and managed several companies as Founder/CEO from early stages to rapid growth, successful IPO, and M&A exits. Mahesh is a technologist, entrepreneur, and passionate about building businesses. His experience spans various technology sectors, including silicon, data networking, telecom, security, mobile phones, operating systems, cloud, big data, and analytics. Mahesh is a passionate and driven leader. He enjoys developing strategic market & product vision, building world-class teams, driving innovation, bringing products to market, and scaling revenues. He also has an extensive background in working with large teams and managing P&L in world-class organizations like Nokia, Motorola/Google. Mahesh served on numerous boards in venture-backed companies and industry organizations throughout his career. He holds several technology patents. He enjoys travel, golf, wine, and family.ParkourSC delivers agility and transparency into supply chain operations to drive strategic innovation and resilience, enable timely decisions, boost customer satisfaction, and increase revenue. Their real-time supply chain operations platform is powered by next-generation technologies such as hyper-scale graph modeling, AI/ML, and massive real-time data ingestion from IoT and other contextual signals. Customers use ParkourSC to digitize their supply chain quickly and easily, gain continuous visibility into variance from the plan at any point and any level in the supply chain, predict and mitigate risks and excursions, ensure quality, compliance, and sustainability, and eliminate millions of dollars of waste.

Healthcare organizations and businesses face supply chain inefficiencies, complexity, and waste that result in higher costs and put pressure on their ability to be more sustainable. In this episode, we give you the keys to unlocking healthier futures for people and the planet. We speak with two experts in the field - Paula Pulsoni, Senior Director of Clinical Supply Solutions at World Courier, and Giulia Ferrati, Director of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability at AmerisourceBergen. We unpack science-based targets, intelligent operations, and how partnership is at the heart of a coming revolution in logistics and supply chains. World Courier is a company that helps make the world healthier by collaborating with our partners to create more sustainable and efficient operations across their pharmaceutical supply chains. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Supply chain challenges are here to stay. So what are businesses doing to add resilience to their supply chain? How are hardware teams planning beyond just the next few quarters to ensure the success of their business? In this episode of Change Notice, we are joined by Joan Cullinane, VP of Supply Chain Operations at Oracle. We discuss: Practical tips on effectively using data across the supply chain Key takeaways from her doctoral research on supply chain issues during the pandemic Overcoming common challenges across global manufacturing teams The importance of meaningful relationships in business        For more interviews like this one, follow Change Notice on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Change Notice in your favorite podcast player.

This episode of the Being Human is Good For Business podcast features three supply chain management leaders in an informative discussion about the challenges they are facing in today's changing times. The panel (our first ever!) includes leadership development expert Heather Marasse, Managing Partner of Trilogy Effect. Joining Heather is:Steve Weinstein, Head of Supply Chain & Operations at Zarbee's, the number one pediatrician-recommended cough syrup and sleep support brand for kids 10 and under. Angus Scott, Senior Vice President at Coravin, a wine technology company that is changing the way the world drinks wine, with products available in 60 countries, andJon Ragan, the Chief Operations Officer at the ThreeSixty Group, the company behind such inspiring brands as FAO Schwarz, Sharper Image, Discovery and more.In this podcast you'll learn that: Now, more than ever, the supply chain is as strong as the relationships you've got with your vendors and suppliers. You need to be able to understand and trust each other if you're going to be able to bring your products to market reliably, so relationship-building skills have come to the fore during this pandemic. There's been a shift in the balance of power for people managing the supply chain. Leaders here are gaining increased visibility and involvement in making important decisions. For supply chain leaders, being vulnerable, learning to say no, and having healthy discussions to solve internal conflicts has been the key to keeping businesses afloat during the pandemic. Links to information and resources discussed in this show: How are you managing? How the pandemic is changing how we leadWhat is a leadership coach? Coaching with the Leadership Circle ProfileWe invite you to subscribe to the Being Human Is Good for Business Podcast on iTunes, Amazon, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Spotify (links below) or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd really appreciate if rate us or leave a review because it helps others find our show. Apple Podcasts |Google Podcasts| I Heart Radio | Spotify| Amazon

Streamlining processes is crucial, especially for organizations with large-scale international supply chain operations. Take it from full-service logistics company CastleGate Forwarding with bases in Boston, Berlin, and Hong Kong. To successfully do that, they worked with the right partners with excellent tech capabilities and prioritized transparency and open communication.We talked to Jack Echeverria, Senior Manager for Global Logistics at CastleGate Forwarding, about the role of tech and partnerships in managing a global supply chain operation.

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you'll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Ray Kaczmarek, Chief Executive Officer at Genezen. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Ray, covering: Translating military life lessons into key business leadership - taking care of your people, having operational discipline and allowing people to be leaders. Invaluable learnings from taking a drug from clinical trials to commercial and on-market supply. Insight into the booming cell and gene therapy space and how it will change the way we view medicine as a cure, not a treatment. The under the radar, up and coming region of Fishers, Indianapolis. Could this be the next big life science hub? Genezen CEO Ray has over 25 years of leadership experience with the past 20 years in biotechnology and pharmaceutical operations. Ray has previously held positions including President at Nitto Avecia Pharma Services, Founder OC Biotech Consultants, SVP of GMP Operations at TriLink BioTechnologies, and VP of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations at Pacira Biosciences. He has supported new drug development, clinical operations, and commercial operations in biologics, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals throughout his career. Ray leads Genezen's growth strategy and is focused on finding ways to achieve excellence for our employees, our clients, and their patients. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating! Molecule to Market is sponsored and funded by ramarketing. An international content, design and digital agency that helps companies in life sciences, get noticed.

It’s April 11th, 2022 and this is the Watson Weekly - Your Essential eCommerce Digest! Today on the show: Cross-border Marketplace Farfetch Invests in Neiman Marcus Group Raj Subramaniam is Promoted to President and CEO of FedEx Macy’s, Inc. Expands Supply Chain Operations with New Fulfillment Center In North Carolina Amazon Workers in Staten Island Voted to Unionize And the Investor Minute which contains five items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs. For more news from Rick, check out: https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwatsonecommerce/

Hva burde man vurdere før man investerer i automasjon av varelageret, er dette like relevant for alle industrier, og er det slik at automasjon alltid er svaret? Takk til episodens eksperter, Mats Hovland Vikse, CRO i Autostore og Andreas Winther, leder for Supply Chain & Operations i Accenture Norge.

Episode 2 features Supply Chain/Operations & Management Consultant Gary Steinberg. Gary discusses how the pandemic has affected global supply chains, how SMMs can evaluate supply chain risks, the benefits of supplier scouting, and how SMMs can get started with supply chain strategy.

Leadership comes from all levels in your organization, and no one knows that better than Melva Holt. Melva is “the Management Maven,” CEO and Founder of PAISE Leadership, a boutique consulting and coaching firm focused on helping small to mid size companies develop EXCEPTIONAL mid-level talent ready for business critical roles. In this episode, Melva and I discuss the importance of developing leadership talent within your organization, and how you can become the type of manager you wish you had to lead your team and thrive. Melva Holt began her career in Engineer and Supply Chain Operations before becoming an HR leader. After progressing through many positions of increasing responsibility through General Mills and Kaman Corporation over the course of 18 years, she left Corporate America as the Head of HR for Kaman Distribution Group to start PAISE Leadership. Melva holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and certifications in the Hogan suite of Assessments and Rejuvi Assessment. Connect with Melva: LinkedIn: Melva Holt Connect with Ashlee: email: ashlee@ourforte.ca Instagram: ashlee.livingstone

Irene trabaja como Consultora Senior de Supply Chain & Operations.

​Susanna Zhu, Vice President of US Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations at Hershey, shares lifelong purpose statement and personal interests in this episode. Furthermore, as a woman leader in the supply chain, Susanna has demonstrated her passion for leading and mentoring young professionals in the fields and the commitments to sustainable projects like Cocoa for Good for the chocolate industry.

In Mind Your Business, Howie Lim speaks to Olivier Guillaumond, global head of Innovation Labs and Fintech at ING about addressing gaps in decision intelligence in supply chain operations and finance.  ING Labs Singapore operates as an incubator focused on specific value spaces that best match the local expertise and vibrant ecosystems in Singapore, namely, Trade. Stemly will be the first venture to be spun out from ING Labs Singapore and bears testament to how ING Labs has successfully invested and nurtured fintech start-ups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proudly brought to you in association with S A Partners, a world-leading business transformation consultancy.IntroductionMy guest George Hodgson is passionate about achieving excellence within Supply Chains. He has worked with organisations such as the Royal Australian Air Force, Army, and the United Nations. George is the Vice President of the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia. Summary - How Lean thinking creates a win-winIn government and supply chains, resources rarely increase, but capacity certainly does. This situation could be seen as a negative and potentially destroy a culture with overburden. But if you can rally that culture and help everyone understand the win-win. Rather than burn out, they can improve their process with Lean thinking: removing waste and increasing flow. Capacity naturally lifts, and stress reduces. People become more accustomed to looking for ways to see and implement improvements-a culture of continuous improvement results. Employees create more time to take pressure off and improve safety, and Leaders achieve results.Quotes07:52min So when you actually apply lean thinking or six sigma to a process, and people can actually see the benefit of doing that, they're just empowered. They go, "This is amazing". So, certainly empowerment of the people who are part of that process. You need to get buy-in from management. And they need to understand why you're going down this path and how it's actually going to add value. And then once you do that, I think the results speak for themselves.12:14min People can actually start to question and go, Why do we do that? How does that add value? Let's take that away and see how that's going to improve. And the beauty of lean thinking, you know, you can do a Kaizen activity. You can do it instantaneously. You know, you start in the morning, by the afternoon you have a new process that you've implemented. Extremely powerful. Key Takeaways1.    Connecting the wins between employees and leaders reduces work pressure, improves safe and quality of work produced.Take away number one is about helping front line employees and leaders connect the wins. In government and many supply chain environments, there is a clear aligned win. Continuously improving to help front line employees reduce work pressure, improve safety and quality of work. Whenever people are overburdened in environments like these quality and safety outcomes are not good. Helping teams in resource-scarce environments develop skills in continuous improvement to eliminate waste and help themselves as well as customers is amazing. The leaders in these environments gain the benefit of less pressure as well as improved results.2.    Training practically and coaching helps develop capability in continuous improvement. The second key takeaway train practically is a great approach. Giving people the training and then some ongoing coaching to help them develop capability in a few key continuous improvement approaches is quite simple. It does not take a lot of time and, when delivered practically helps people bridge the knowing-doing gap quickly and achieving results.Brad is proud to support many Australian businesses. You can find him on LinkedIn here. If you'd like to speak to him about how he can help your business, call him on 0402 448 445, or email bjeavons@iqi.com.au. Our website is www.bradjeavons.comSA Partners

Sage's “Global distributors transform to adapt, survive and thrive” report, which captures how distributors around the world, including North America, are responding to the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic.“Across Canada and globally, distributors have had to rapidly transform their operations to meet increased consumer demand by being innovative and agile,” said Daniel Oh, VP, Medium Segment at Sage. “Cloud technology enhanced with AI capabilities and data analytics will be critical for future-proofing supply chain operations. Organizations will need to adapt and scale at a moment's notice to meet fluctuating demands as e-commerce and next-day delivery becomes the industry standard.”We recently had the chance to chat with Daniel Oh, Vice President of Sage's Medium Business Segment. Where he oversees the sales team that supports Sage's SMB customers. In this podcast, Daniel shared the key findings from the report, and discussed to what extent do the survey's findings apply to Canada and what are some implications the survey's findings have for Canadian SMEs? 

Today I’m thrilled to be joined by Throughput Inc., a company who believe that when operations, business and investors run smoother, workers, communities, society and the environment benefit – a truly refreshing approach. And with Throughput software, your business benefits from a single source of truth to take accurate data-driven decisions and drive sustainable growth and profitability. Striving to create resilient and unifying supply chains, Throughput’s holistic and insight-driven software unlocks operations agility and efficiency, to meet unpredictable customer demands, while creating uninterrupted flow of materials through supply chain networks. Today Ali Raza, founder and CEO at Throughput Inc., joins me to chat all about exactly what Throughput does, the importance of visibility, harnessing the power of AI and the future of effective supply chains.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [07.25] Ali’s background and his journey across industries and countries to eventually found Throughput. “We can prepare better, by having a more global perspective.” [10.13] A closer look at Throughput: its foundations, what it does and how it helps its customers. “Why don’t we have technologies today that help us get into the analytics on the operations side to make the right decisions, and scale it?” [18.26] Ali’s reflections on visibility and what it means to Throughput, and to supply chain as a whole. “Everyone’s connecting all the data and saying ‘look at the visibility, now you can see everything’ – but visibility isn’t the same thing as flow.” [24.09] How Throughput software ‘puts global industrial operations on autopilot.’ “Most businesses make or move stuff so ultimately there’s an output problem, a demand problem and a financial problem. And if you can tie all three of those together and run it in synchrony, you have an autopilot system.” [26.10] Throughput’s recent classification as a ‘top 10 highly disruptive supply chain start-up’ and why innovation comes from real-world experience and problems, not just from new technology. [29.57] A closer look at Throughput’s ideal client. [33.10] A key case study and exactly how Throughput’s software helps its customers. "When you have better material flow, you unlock hidden capacity." [36.23] The future for Throughput and Ali’s predictions for what the next few years might hold for the industry. RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED: Head over to Throughput’s website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Throughput and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Check out our other podcasts HERE.

Under the unprecedented strains of a global pandemic, the supply chain industry has had to respond to an e-commerce demand that may have changed the retail landscape forever. With such continuing retail climate volatility to contend with, what insights can suppliers and retails look to in order to better position their businesses? Nathan Schmies, Vice President of Supply Chain Operations for Hub Group, shares his take on 2020 and peeks ahead to 2021. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.hubgroup.com  DO YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO THIS EPISODE? Call our Dialog Line: 888-878-3247 DOWNLOAD THE NEW INBOUND LOGISTICS APP featuring the updated and expanded Logistics Planner! Available on iTunes and the Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/ILMagApp   http://bit.ly/ILMagAppGoogle  Are you a #logistics Thought Leader that would like to be featured on the Inbound Logistics Podcast?  Connect with me on Twitter:  @ILMagPodcast Email me: podcast@inboundlogistics.com   Connect with Inbound Logistics Magazine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inbound-logistics Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ILMagazine Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InboundLogistics Catch our latest videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/inboundlogistics   Visit us at www.inboundlogistics.com  

In today's episode, Irina sits down with Orla Lucey. Orla is an Operations & Supply Chain Executive for technology companies based in the SF Bay Area and has successfully led cross-functional teams within the consumer electronics industry. A global professional, she began her career in Ireland before relocating to the United States and then Singapore. She is now based on the West coast of the United States. She believes that being able to experience many cultures has enabled her to thrive within global organizations. Orla is currently the VP of Supply Chain Operations at Latch.    Orla shares her thoughts on what supply chain professionals need to do to have a better working relationship with vendor partners. She also discusses how companies need to evolve their definition of "supply chain" as their companies grow. There are different processes and focuses for startups versus enterprise businesses, and readjusting needs and priorities is critical to maintaining steady growth. She also talks about demand planning, which she feels is an undervalued focus at companies today.    If you're ready to innovate your supply chain with an innovative supply chain management platform, you can learn more about the Suuchi GRID through the links below: https://www.suuchi.com Email us at hello@suuchi.com  

In this conversation, Jay McCullough, HealthTrust VP Strategic Accounts talks with Jay Kirkpatrick, Vice President, Supply Chain Operations with LifePoint Health.  Jay worked to adjust and adopt protocols within the clinical and operational spaces during COVID and beyond. We discuss the procurement of PPE as well as lessons learned.

The global nature of modern supply chains often means that success comes from improved relations with governmental entities, streamlined movement of goods around the world, and optimized processes. However, as discussed in our webinar on June 17th, 2020, “Supply Chain Operations in the Age of COVID-19: What We Know & Where We Go” sponsored by King Solutions, an element closer to home may be even more critical. Hear Christine Meidinger, COO of Nonin Medical, Craig Broman, COO of CentraCare and Scott Munson, the global supply chain lead in 3M's healthcare business, discuss these elements, and how their organizations have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chemicals / Industrial Inputs: Key Catalyst for Supply Chain Operations panel for the joint US-China Series / US-China Business Council, virtual forum, Your Chinese Supply Chain: Complexities and Challenges. Held on September 10th. Moderator – Lisa Schroeter Ed Brzytwa- American Chemistry Council Jason Alexander - RSM Hun Quach - Under Armour

Stan Burton is the Managing Director and Sr Sourcing Director of Under Armour Global Sourcing based in Hong Kong. He has done nearly every non-Design job possible in his career journey to be a part of the consumer goods / sporting goods industry. He began his career at Nike where he did everything from delivering boxes to leading teams across multiple countries in the areas of Product Development, Production and Supply Chain Operations. After nearly 20 years at Nike Inc, which included Stan returned to Asia to setup operations for Oakley and now currently works for Under Armour leading their Hong Kong office. His diverse background in supporting the back end of the Design to Delivery process has allowed him to work with some of the best people & factories in the world and today we will talk about his thoughts and experiences in the area of Product Development

Hear how Providence is doing its part to reduce and recycle the tons of medical waste U.S. hospitals produce each year. Host Mary Renouf is joined by Aimee Khuu, Executive Director of Global and Domestic Engagement; Rick Miltimore, Sr. Director of Supply Chain Operations; and Julienne Livudais, Operations Supervisor and Volunteer Outreach Coordinator from Providence in this episode.

This week, Charli and Bethany talk all about #EmpoweringWomen2020 - a virtual conference on August 1st for women in industry organized by Empowering Brands. They discuss in detail the event including a preview of the program, thanking the sponsors, and discussing the awards gala set to follow the full-day conference.https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/Then Charli interviews Angela Sams, Supply Chain Operations Manager fro Mazda Toyota Manufacturing.Angela Sams is Manager of Supply Chain Operations in Production Control at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing. She is responsible for establishing and managing supply chain operations that support the production of Mazda and Toyota vehicles at the Huntsville, Alabama plant, which begins production in 2021. Her areas of responsibility include: North American and Overseas Parts Ordering, Logistics, Packaging, Raw Materials, General Stores, Mobile Equipment, Service Parts Operations, and Ordering & Logistics Systems. Angela is the Chair of the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Alabama Chapter which was founded in 2020. In that role, she leads a diverse team of professionals who are dedicated to connecting, advancing, and developing women in manufacturing across the state of Alabama. Angela's Information:https://www.womeninmanufacturing.org/alabamahttps://www.facebook.com/WiMAlabama/https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-manufacturing-alabama/Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter: https://empoweringpumps.com/enewsletter-archive/ Nominate an Industry Person of the Week: https://empoweringpumps.com/nominate-a-pump-person-of-the-week/Empowering Women 2020 LIVE email sign up: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/subscribeEmpowering Women 2020 Registration: https://www.empoweringwomeninindustry.com/events-1/empowering-women-2020-liveConnect with us:https://twitter.com/empoweringpumpshttps://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llchttps://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/https://empoweringpumps.com/email: podcast@empoweringpumps.comConnect with us by tagging us on social media @empoweringpumps and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or by emailing us at podcast@empoweringpumps.comAnd until then, be empowering!Sound byhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

“Pioneers in Energy Innovation: Joshua Lebarre with Sonnen” Supply Chain Now Episode 324 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Joshua Lebarre. Joshua is the Director of Manufacturing Operations for Atlanta-based Sonnen, Inc., a global leader in residential energy storage. Before working for Sonnen, Joshua served in the US Navy as a non-nuclear mechanic aboard the submarines USS Jefferson City and USS Salt Lake City. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Management and Supply Chain Operations and a Master’s in Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach. Joshua’s professional development also included seven years in the aerospace industry at Moog Aircraft Group, working in the Production and Supply Chain departments. His contributions to Sonnen include bringing product manufacturing in-house, relocating manufacturing operations from California to Atlanta, and building a company culture centered on safety, quality, and career advancement. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-madajewski-cpa-mba-10233113/ Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsmoss/ Connect with Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-lebarre-mba-1735a455/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: conta.cc/39CqaRx 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: tinyurl.com/sd8pb8h 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: tinyurl.com/yx5asq35 Supply Chain USA 2020: tinyurl.com/yx4c2v2q Supply Chain Now Listener Survey: forms.gle/76Q2ynmidNdRCgzM7 Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: apicsatlanta.org Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Jason Moss, Laura Madajewski, and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-324.

“Shaping the Future of Technology: Steve Koenig with Consumer Technology Association” Supply Chain Now Episode 293 Broadcast Live from the RLA Conference & Expo This episode of Supply Chain Now features Steve Koenig. Steve is VP, Research at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™ the U.S. trade association representing more than 2,200 consumer technology companies and which owns and produces CES® – The Global Stage for Innovation. He leads CTA’s industry research including consumer and business studies, technology forecasts and business intelligence. Koenig speaks and writes frequently on technology trends and their impact on consumer behavior, business opportunities and economies. Prior to CTA, Steve held analyst positions at NPD Group, Comscore, and a senior editor post at CMP Media’s former Computer Retail Week. He holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of North Texas. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stkoenig/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando: tinyurl.com/sqvnkex SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: conta.cc/2tXz9gT Learn More about Resilience360: www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20SUPPLY 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20CRSMMT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-293

“Eating Big Data for Breakfast; Tom Jones with Alloy” Supply Chain Now Episode 292 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Tom Jones with Alloy. Tom leads enterprise sales, alliances, and business development for Alloy Technologies out of Minneapolis, MN. With a BS in Computer Science, and an MBA, from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Business, Tom has spent more than 12 years in roles spanning Transportation Logistics w/ Penchant Software (purchased by 3PD, then XPO Logistics), Retail Finance with Best Buy, and nearly 7 years focused on the Consumer Products vertical with Anaplan, before joining Alloy as Regional Sales Director in 2019. Tom works with Alloy's largest enterprise customers in developing the platform for the Supply Chain and Sales teams to improve transparency, response times, forecast accuracy, and better understand their go-to-market effectiveness at retail. Alloy leverages the most current data available to brands, at the most granular levels, to weave a comprehensive and harmonized story out of the data that accelerates the insight-to-action cycle for all teams dependent on sell-through success. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomjones3/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando: tinyurl.com/sqvnkex SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: conta.cc/2tXz9gT Learn More about Resilience360: www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20SUPPLY 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20CRSMMT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode is hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-292

“Transforming Excess Inventory into College Scholarships: Claudia Freed with EALgreen” Supply Chain Now Episode 291 Broadcast Live from the RLA Conference & Expo This episode of Supply Chain Now features Claudia Freed. Claudia, President & CEO of EALgreen, is dynamic business leader with 25 years experience managing purpose-driven supply chain partnerships. Since receiving the first scholarship created by EALgreen to help her obtain her degree in economics, Claudia has been a champion for education and sustainability. After a successful career in corporate finance, she returned to lead EAL to lead the organization. Her drive and leadership has been recognized by Crain’s Chicago Magazine, the Global Summit of Women and the Corporate Responsibility Group of Chicago. Under her direction, EAL has been hailed a social innovation pioneer coordinating a national network of Fortune 500 companies, colleges and universities to create positive social impact that adds value – and purpose - to businesses’ bottom line. More about EALgreen at www.ealgreen.org Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Claudia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiafreed/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando: tinyurl.com/sqvnkex SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: conta.cc/2tXz9gT Learn More about Resilience360: www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20SUPPLY 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20CRSMMT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-291

“Leading the Intelligent Logistics Revolution: Mark Messina & Rick DeFiesta with Geek+” Supply Chain Now Episode 290 This episode of Supply Chain Now features Mark Messina and Rick DeFiesta. Mark Messina serves as the COO of Geek+. Mark has twenty years of tech and product development experience, running engineering and deployment organizations for major MNCs. His work covers many aspects of automation and robotics - factory, medical, logistics (agvs, drones, amr, etc). Mark has been with Geek+ since September 2019 and with a relevant industry background at iHerb, Mattel and Amazon. Rick DeFiesta serves as business development and partnership director for the Americas for Geek+, driving sales and customer relations. Rick has been in the industry for over three decades and has worked for some of the largest material-handling companies in North America such as Honeywell, Daifuku Wynright, and Siemens Dematic, managing sales and implementing large automated systems on the customer side. He has assisted hundreds of customers in distribution, order fulfillment, manufacturing, and assembly by implementing the latest technologies in complex integrated solutions. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/visionleader/ Connect with Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/defiesta/ Learn More About Geek+: www.geekplus.com SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando: tinyurl.com/sqvnkex SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: conta.cc/2tXz9gT Learn More about Resilience360: www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20SUPPLY 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20CRSMMT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-290

"Making Returns Beautiful for All: Caitlin Roberson with Happy Returns" Supply Chain Now Episode 289 Broadcasted Live from the RLA Conference & Expo Episode 289 of Supply Chain Now features Caitlin Roberson. Caitlin is the Vice President of Marketing at Happy Returns, the only provider of returns software and reverse logistics.  Before Happy Returns, Caitlin served as Director of Enterprise Marketing at Lyft. She built Lyft Business’ brand, content, and demand generation teams from scratch and led customer communications during the IPO.  Prior, Caitlin served as Partner at top-tier venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. Previous to that, she founded, scaled, and sold a content marketing agency that worked with hyper-growth enterprise software companies like Google for Work, LinkedIn, Marketo, and Xactly. She graduated from UCLA. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Caitlin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinroberson/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando: tinyurl.com/sqvnkex SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: conta.cc/2tXz9gT Learn More about Resilience360: www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20SUPPLY 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20CRSMMT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-289

"Digital Marketing Guru on the Move: Adam Robinson with Cerasis" Supply Chain Now Episode 288 This Supply Chain Now episode features Adam Robinson. Adam serves as Marketing Manager for Cerasis, where he oversees the overall marketing strategy for the company including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing. Cerasis is a third party logistics company that has a strong focus on technology and managed transportation services. The company was recently acquired by GlobalTranz, one of the world’s largest logistics services providers and 3PLs. Learn more about Cerasis: https://cerasis.com/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markadamrobinson/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando: tinyurl.com/sqvnkex SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: conta.cc/2tXz9gT Learn More about Resilience360: www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20SUPPLY 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20CRSMMT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-288

“Looking Back: Top 10 Predicted Supply Chain Risk Trends for 2019” Supply Chain Now Episode 287 This episode features Shehrina Kamal and Tim Yu. Shehrina Kamal leads Resilience360’s Risk Monitoring function, where she spearheads the solution’s risk identification, monitoring and alerting capabilities. In this capacity, she manages a global team of analysts and is responsible for product development & strategy, intelligence coverage, and strategic partnerships. Shehrina has 11 years of logistics industry experience and a background in international development consultancy and communication. She studied Economics at North South University, Bangladesh and holds an MBA from Mannheim Business School, Germany. Tim Yu currently resides in Singapore and leads the coverage on international trade, customs, and regulatory policies impacting business operations focusing on the APAC region for multinational clients from the tech, energy and chemicals, automotive and aerospace, retail, consumer, and life sciences and healthcare sectors. Tim publishes special reports and articles on key issues affecting global supply chains including the U.S.-China trade war, the impact of Japan-South Korea export controls on the semiconductor industry, and Chinese environmental and industrial safety policies. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Shehrina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shehrinakamal/ Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ytimothy/ Learn More About Resilience360: https://www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Download the Resilience360 Annual Risk Report: https://tinyurl.com/sm75xnp Resilience360 Press Release: https://tinyurl.com/vx3jtuu SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando: tinyurl.com/sqvnkex SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: conta.cc/2tXz9gT Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20SUPPLY 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20CRSMMT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-287

“Providing Solutions to Make Supply Chain Happen: Tevon Taylor with FedEx” Supply Chain Now Episode 286 Recorded Live from RLA Conference & Expo This episode features Tevon Taylor. Tevon, a 20 year FedEx veteran, joined FedEx Supply Chain in 2014 and has successfully managed Sales and Operations helping to strengthen long-term customer relationships. As Managing Director, Tevon leads and provides strategic direction to the Technology Sales team. He is responsible for all aspects of the FedEx Supply Chain growth effort within the Technology Business Unit, including the delivery of superior and sustainable supply chain solutions. Tevon earned a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from Texas A&M University and an MBA in Corporate Finance from the University of Dallas. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Tevon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tevontaylor/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando: tinyurl.com/sqvnkex SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: conta.cc/2tXz9gT Learn More about Resilience360: www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20SUPPLY 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20CRSMMT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-286

"Pallet Management & Innovation for Industry 4.0: Tyson Steffens with The Pallet Alliance" Supply Chain Now, Episode 285 This episode features Tyson Steffens. Tyson graduated from the University of Akron with a BS in Chemical Engineering and a Certificate from the school of Polymer Science. Upon graduation he worked as a process engineer for United States Gypsum (USG) in Shoals, IN. Two years later Tyson was promoted to an Operations Manager position in Torrance, CA that encompassed Production, Quality, and Shipping responsibilities. In January of 2003 Tyson switched industries and took a job with Pallet Alliance, Inc. currently located in Carrboro, NC. After 16 creating pallet programs for corporate customers he purchased Pallet Alliance, along with two others. In his current ownership role, Tyson is responsible for pallet operations including pallet design, sourcing, and constructing customers' pallet programs. He also helps drive the strategic direction and innovations such as Intellipallet. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Tyson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyson-pallet-program-optimization-tracking/ Learn more about the Pallet Alliance: https://www.tpai.com/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando: tinyurl.com/sqvnkex SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: conta.cc/2tXz9gT Learn More about Resilience360: www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20SUPPLY 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20CRSMMT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-285

"Transforming the Liquidation Business: Eric Moriarty with B-Stock” Supply Chain Now, Episode 284 Recorded Live at the RLA Conference and Expo This episode features Eric Moriarty. Eric serves as Vice President of B-Stock Solutions. Eric joined B-Stock in 2010 and has since grown the company’s client base by over 500%. He’s responsible for establishing and overseeing partnerships with some of B-Stock’s largest clients including Amazon, Whirlpool, Wayfair, Sears Holdings, and Lowe’s. Eric has decades of experience building successful B2B and B2C online marketplaces. Before B-Stock, Eric served as eBay’s first category manager and was a key contributor in developing and implementing category strategies, including writing the original business plan for category management. He later launched eBay’s New Business Group, incubating categories including Baby, Health & Beauty, Food & Wine, Gift Certificates and Aviation. He is responsible for some of the most expensive items ever sold on eBay, including Mark McGwire's 70th Home Run baseball that sold for $3M, and a $4.9M business jet. After eBay, Eric founded an Internet retailing business in 2003 selling excess inventory from manufacturers on eBay and other Internet channels. In 2009, he became the CEO for Datalette, an online marketplace for data. He was a part of the founding team that launched the site, and signed up the company's first 10 data partners; the company was sold to Bloomberg in 2010. Eric has an MBA from Babson College and a BA from Bowdoin College. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmoriarty/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando: tinyurl.com/sqvnkex SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: conta.cc/2tXz9gT Learn More about Resilience360: www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20SUPPLY 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20CRSMMT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-284

"Reverse Logistics & Sustainability Champion Sean Magann with Sims Recycling Solutions” Supply Chain Now, Episode 282 Live Interview from RLA Conference & Expo This episode features Sean Magann. Sean Magann, Sims Recycling Solutions’ Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing, is one of the world’s thought leaders on all aspects of managing the lifecycle of enterprise IT and data center equipment. With more than 20 years of industry experience coupled with developing and executing the geographic expansion of facilities in international markets, Mr. Magann has developed a complementary background for helping global fortune 500 companies manage successful IT asset disposition and cloud recycling programs. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Sean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-magann-4855854/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando: tinyurl.com/sqvnkex SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: conta.cc/2tXz9gT Learn More about Resilience360: www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20SUPPLY 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20CRSMMT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information about this episode, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-282

"Retail Industry Insights & Perspective: Jon Gold with NRF” Supply Chain Now, Episode 281 Live Interview from RLA Conference & Expo This episode features Jon Gold. Jonathan Gold Jonathan Gold is vice president of supply chain and customs policy at the National Retail Federation. In this role, Gold is a primary spokesperson and is responsible for representing the retail industry before Congress and the administration on supply chain, international trade, product safety and customs-related issues impacting the retail industry. While with NRF, he has been a leading advocate of the value of trade and global value chains to the U.S. economy. Prior to joining NRF, Gold served as a policy analyst in the Office of Policy and Planning for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. He joined CBP in May 2006 and was responsible for providing policy guidance on issues surrounding maritime cargo security and trade-related matters. Gold also worked on implementation issues surrounding the SAFE Port Act and other issues within the agency including CBP intelligence reform, pandemic flu and trade facilitation. Before joining CBP, Gold spent nearly a decade with the Retail Industry Leaders Association holding several government relations positions including director and then vice president of international trade policy before being named vice president of global supply chain policy in January 2005. Gold currently serves on the Department of Commerce’s Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness. He has previously served on the Department of Homeland Security’s Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee and on the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Advisory Committee on Distribution Services. Gold holds a bachelor's degree in international business with a concentration in finance from American University in Washington, D.C. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-gold-1217012/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando: tinyurl.com/sqvnkex SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: conta.cc/2tXz9gT Learn More about Resilience360: www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: https://tinyurl.com/s4abjfn 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: https://tinyurl.com/wmuc3ay Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-281

"Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: The Story Behind the Air Cargo Community System" Supply Chain Now, Episode 280 This episode features Donna Mullins, Elliott Paige, and Amar More. Donna Mullins is President & CEO of Mullins International Solutions, a compliance training and consulting firm for international trade. She has over thirty years of experience in international trade. Learn more about Mullins International Solutions: http://www.mullinsintlsolutions.com/ Elliott Paige is the Director for Air Service Development at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. He joined the world’s busiest and most efficient airport after a successful career promoting trade and investment for over 20 years, including serving 10-years as a diplomat in Geneva, Switzerland. Learn more about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport here: http://www.atl.com/ Amar More is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in supply chain, consulting and technology industries. He is on the panel of trade facilitation experts at UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission of Europe). He has been elected to represent the technology domain in the air cargo industry on the Board of Directors of “The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA)” headquartered in Miami, Florida. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Elliott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliottpaige/ Connect with Donna on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnamullins/ Connect with Amar on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amarmore/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando: tinyurl.com/sqvnkex SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: conta.cc/2tXz9gT Learn More about Resilience360: www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20SUPPLY 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20CRSMMT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information on this episode, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-280

"How Delivering Papers Prepared a Global Supply Chain Leader: Chris Gaffney with The Coca-Cola Company” Supply Chain Now, Episode 279 This episode features Chris Gaffney. Chris leads Global Strategic Supply Chain for the Coca-Cola Company and is responsible for providing strong franchise leadership for the Coca-Cola system in the area of strategic supply chain to support acceleration of our Beverages for Life vision. Chris was previously the President of the National Product Supply Group, the governing body of the National Product Supply System, responsible for 95% of volume produced in North America. During his 24 year tenure with the Coca-Cola system, Chris has held multiple leadership roles including President-Coca-Cola Supply, Coca-Cola Refreshments Business Integration Strategy Lead, Sr. VP Product Supply System Strategy and Vice President of System Transformation for Coca-Cola North America. Chris is a board member of the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer and the C5 Youth Foundation. Chris received his Bachelor and Masters in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech. Chris and his wife Ellen have four children. In his spare time, Chris enjoys distance running, reading and is an avid boxing fan. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-gaffney-710249/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando: tinyurl.com/sqvnkex SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: conta.cc/2tXz9gT Learn More about Resilience360: www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20SUPPLY 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20CRSMMT Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-279.

"Leadership Tools and Tricks for All Generations: Elba Pareja-Gallagher with ShowMe50" Supply Chain Now Episode 277 This episode features Elba Pareja-Gallagher. Elba is a finance and strategy professional with 20+ years of experience at UPS. She’s held roles in Finance, Investor Relations, Marketing and Strategy. Today she’s part of a Business Intelligence and Analytics team, reporting on the $40B+ US Domestic business unit. During her leadership as chair, the UPS Hispanic Business Resource Group was recognized as the #1 Hispanic Employee Resource Group by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Latina Style Magazine. Elba has published several thought leadership blogs for UPS Longitudes. Read them here and here. Elba is also the founder of the 501(c)(3) social impact organization ShowMe50.org, which she started out of frustration over the lack of women leaders and the slow adoption of talent management transparency and bias controls. The non-profit’s vision is to achieve 50% women in senior leadership positions across America by influencing change in workplace cultures and talent management practices through high-impact action kits. ShowMe50 is a Global Lean In Regional Leader, partnering with Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In movement to help women advance their careers and break down the barriers women face at work. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Elba on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elbapareja/ Information about ShowMe50: https://www.showme50.org/events/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando: tinyurl.com/sqvnkex SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: conta.cc/2tXz9gT Learn More about Resilience360: www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20SUPPLY 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: www.aiag.org/store/events/detai…ventCode=E20CRSMMT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at www.supplychiannowradio.com/episode-277

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"Supply Chain Today & Tomorrow with Mike Griswold: How to Win in the Turns” Supply Chain Now, Episode 276 This is the newest episode in our "Supply Chain Today & Tomorrow" Series with Mike Griswold, VP Analyst with Gartner. Mike serves as Vice President Analyst with Gartner’s Consumer Value Chain team, focusing on the retail supply chain. He is responsible for assisting supply leaders in understanding and implementing demand-driven supply chain principles that improve the performance of their supply chain. Mr. Griswold joined Gartner through the company’s acquisition of AMR. Previous roles include helping line-of-business users align corporate strategy with their supply chain process and technology initiatives. One recent study published by a team of Gartner analysts, including Mike Griswold is Retail Supply Chain Outlook 2019: Elevating the Consumer’s Shopping Experience. Mr. Griswold holds a BS in Business Management from Canisius College and an MBA from the Whittemore School of Business & Economics at the University of New Hampshire. Learn more about Gartner here: www.gartner.com Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-griswold-6a68922/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: https://tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando: https://tinyurl.com/sqvnkex SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2tXz9gT Learn More about Resilience360: https://www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: https://tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E20SUPPLY 2020 AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit: https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E20CRSMMT Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-276

"The State of the #SupplyChainCity: An Interview with Ben Harris of the Metro Atlanta Chamber” Supply Chain Now, Episode 275 This episode features Ben Harris and Will Haraway. Ben Harris is Director of Supply Chain Ecosystem Expansion for the Metro Atlanta Chamber. Ben comes to the Metro Atlanta Chamber after serving as Senior Manager, Market Development for Manhattan Associates. There, Ben was responsible for developing Manhattan’s sales pipeline and overall Americas supply chain marketing strategy. Ben oversaw market positioning, messaging and campaign execution to build awareness and drive new pipeline growth. Prior to joining Manhattan, Ben spent four years with the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Center of Innovation for Logistics where he played a key role in establishing the Center as a go-to industry resource for information, support, partnership building, and investment development. Additionally, he became a key SME for all logistics and supply chain-focused projects. Ben began his career at Page International, Inc. where he drove continuous improvement in complex global supply chain operations for a wide variety of businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Learn more about the Metro Atlanta Chamber here: www.metroatlantachamber.com Will Haraway is Founder & Lead Evangelist at Backbeat Marketing. Will has 20 years of executive experience in B2B Technology Marketing. Will is a certified analyst relations practitioner by the Knowledge Capital Group and has helped companies including Manhattan Associates, Aptos, Atlantix Global Systems, American Software and Rubicon Global improve their brand reputations with marketing results that help increase sales. Will also serves as a member of the APICS Atlanta Executive Advisory Board. Learn more about Backbeat Marketing here: www.backbeatmarketing.com Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Will on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminjharris1/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: https://tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2UmsuI3 Learn More about Resilience360: https://www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: https://tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv 2020 AIAG Supply Chain Summit: https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E20SUPPLY 2020 Corporate Responsibility Summit: https://www.aiag.org/store/events/details?EventCode=E20CRSMMT Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, plese visit our dedicated show page at www.supplychiannowradio.com/episode-275

" Freight Forward & Beyond- Amazon, UPS & FedEx: Who Makes it to the Top?" Supply Chain Now, Episode 274 This episode featured Cathy Roberson. Cathy began her career as a librarian working in libraries in North & South Carolina and in Georgia. However, during the first wave of e-commerce startups, Cathy accepted a position at an e-commerce consulting startup working on such projects as the first internet bank and providing strategic analysis on other projects. After a couple of years, Cathy moved on to UPS where she was part of the team that created UPS Supply Chain Solutions. Cathy was responsible for logistics research and analysis including competitive and market analysis and more. With eleven years of UPS experience, Cathy returned to the consulting world, first working with a British-based firm and then launching her own business in 2015, Logistics Trends & Insights LLC, a supply chain market research and consulting firm. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gswhite/ Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-morrow-roberson-lti/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: https://tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2tXz9gT Learn More about Resilience360: https://www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: https://tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv Check Out News From Our Sponsors The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White and Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-274

"Supply Chain Now Special Report: Coronavirus Update & Global Supply Chain Implications" Supply Chain Now, Episode 272 This special episode features Tim Yu and Mirko Woitzik. Tim Yu currently resides in Singapore and leads the coverage on international trade, customs, and regulatory policies impacting business operations focusing on the APAC region for multinational clients from the tech, energy and chemicals, automotive and aerospace, retail, consumer, and life sciences and healthcare sectors. Tim publishes special reports and articles on key issues affecting global supply chains including the U.S.-China trade war, the impact of Japan-South Korea export controls on the semiconductor industry, and Chinese environmental and industrial safety policies. Mirko Woitzik currently resides in Belgium and works for Resilience360 as a Risk Intelligence Manager for the EMEA region. He graduated with a Master’s in International Relations from the College of Europe with a scholarship from the German government. Afterwards, Mirko studied and worked as a consultant in regulatory affairs in China for three years. He is fluent in five languages, including Chinese, French, English, Italian and German. At R360, Mirko Leverages his global supply chain risk expertise within the automotive and pharmaceutical industries. Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnowradio.com/subscribe/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ytimothy/ Connect with Mirko on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirkowoitzik/ SCN Ranked #1 Supply Chain Podcast via FeedSpot: https://tinyurl.com/rud8y9m Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/event/80 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR to Broadcast Live at AME Atlanta 2020 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2020-lean-summit 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: https://www.atlantasupplychainawards.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube The Latest Issue of the Supply Chain Pulse: https://conta.cc/2tXz9gT Learn More about Resilience360: https://www.resilience360.dhl.com/ Coronavirus Impact on Supply Chain Operations: https://tinyurl.com/wfgqtpv Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog U.S. Bank: https://www.usbpayment.com/transportation-solutions Capgemini: https://www.capgemini.com/us-en/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-272

Guest Name : Iman Subekti, Ak, CA, CMA, CBV - Finance Executive with Lean Six Sigma Belt, Senior VP. PT Teladan Resources Language : Indonesian, Publication date: Oct, 24th 2019 Iman Subekti is an Audit, Tax and Financial Executive with more than 20 years of professional experiences, with professional certifications. He is now the Senior VP for PT. Teladan Resources, Indonesia. In addition, Iman is Vice President, Indonesia at ICMA (The Institute of Certified Management Accountant) where he plays a critical role in maintaining a relationship with a government, industrial, commercial and professionals. In this episode, Iman explained the benefits for having a cross-functional collaboration in supporting the objectives of the organizations. A highlights: The benefits of cross-functional collaboration The S&OP (Sales & Operations Plan) and IBP (Integrated Business Plan) How to links between the financial metrics into the supply chain operations metrics ICMA' s activity in Indonesia Connect with guest at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imansubekti --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bicarasupplychain/message

Mark Bakker has had a notable and successful career as the head of America’s Supply Chain Operations at HP Inc. He manages the strategic relationships with customer channels and ensures a smooth supply chain execution. Previously, Mark was HP’s  Vice-President of Supply Chain Operations in Asia Pacific and Japan, and Director of Operations in Germany covering order management, production, warehousing, distribution and logistics as well as sourcing activities for Hewlett Packard's Imaging and Printing business unit in EMEA. In this Episode, Mark highlights his experiences as an Operational Leader. He describes his work with globally diverse teams, with different backgrounds and cultures and how these experiences shaped his leadership style. Mark weaves the story of his formative years which inspired his desire to continue improving processes and finding better solutions for customers and organizations, all of which are factors that have led to his success today. Mark encourages listeners to be customer-driven and discover how they can improve the solutions and services they manage. He reflects on the four elements of an operational leader and the importance of constantly learning. 01:01 – Introducing today’s guest, Mark Bakker 03:16 – How Mark was shaped personally and professionally by leading global teams/organization in his career 08:51 – The Dutch ethos of free debate 11:28 – Aviv’s theory about the culture of Netherlands 14:12 – Mark shares his experiences in his current role 17:20 – The challenges in serving changing and fast-growing customers 19:45 – Working with the “New Workforce” 21:22 – Mark describes the similarities and differences of his day-to-day operations and digital transformative activities 25:41 – The elements of the business case on shifting from traditional to digital architecture systems 31:55 – Mark’s learnings and inputs on running a large transformation effort 35:03 – Critical decision-making example 41:44 – Mark’s inspiration from his childhood experiences that cultivated his passion in improving processes 47:02 – How Mark worked his way into his current role 54:46 – What is a Great Operational Leader 57:57 – Mark’s advice to his 25-year old self 1:01:04 – Mark’s parting advice to the audience 1:01:59 – Now it’s your turn, discover how you can improve what you manage, reflect on the four elements of an operational leader, and constantly caring for others. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf67

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 93 “Manufacturing Innovation, Talent Challenges & Opportunity” Today in Manufacturing Series – sponsored by IntelliTrans Live from Georgia Manufacturing Alliance HQ Episode 93 features Joshua Labarre and Laura Madajewski. Joshua Lebarre is the Director of Manufacturing Operations for Atlanta-based sonnen, Inc., a global leader in residential energy storage.  Before working for sonnen, Joshua served in the US Navy as a non-nuclear mechanic aboard the submarines USS Jefferson City and USS Salt Lake City.  He received his undergraduate degree in Business Management and Supply Chain Operations and a Master’s in Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach. Joshua’s professional development also included seven years in the aerospace industry at Moog Aircraft Group, working in the Production and Supply Chain departments.  His contributions to sonnen include bringing product manufacturing in-house, relocating manufacturing operations from California to Atlanta, and building a company culture centered on safety, quality, and career advancement. Learn more about sonnen here: https://sonnenusa.com/en/ Laura Madajewski, CPA, MBA is a Principal in the Audit and Advisory department of HLB Gross Collins, P.C. She leads the firm’s Manufacturing and Distribution Practice, as well as the ERISA Practice of the firm. She has extensive experience helping clients improve controls, strengthen management, enhance governance roles and oversight and streamline operations through diligence to facilitate positive changes and growth for her clients’ operations. As a trusted advisor, she gets to know each client in order to provide a customized approach to their assurance and accounting needs. In her spare time, Laura enjoys charitable and volunteer roles throughout the Atlanta and North Fulton communities supporting various initiatives. She also is an avid barbeque fan and enjoys judging contests as a Kansas City Certified BBQ judge. Connect with Laura Madajewski on LinkedIn and learn more about HLB Gross Collins here: https://hlbgrosscollins.com/ This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Jason Moss.

Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 75 “The E-Commerce Era & Supply Chain Operations” Broadcast live from Blueprint 2019 Episode 75 of Supply Chain Now Radio featured the following guests: Don Brett serves as Vice President of eCommerce for Kimball, a leading furniture company based in Jasper, IN. Previously, Don served as Global Vice President of eCommerce for Newell Brands, a leading CPG company with over $15B in annual sales. A graduate of the Citadel, Don has graduated from the Executive Leadership programs at Harvard Business School and Northwestern University. Connect with Don Brett on LinkedIn and be sure to check out his rapidly growing YouTube channel, The E-Talk. Beau Groover is Founder and President of The Effective Syndicate. He has been working with manufacturing and operations-focused organizations for over 20 years, primarily focused on developing bullet-proof processes and teams that are built to win. Beau has helped organizations save millions of dollars while also improving those companies’ customer experiences and building high-performing teams that continue to drive the business forward.  He has developed his approach and strategy over years of working with some of the biggest companies in multiple levels within the organizations, including The Coca-Cola Company, Nordson Corporation, and Westrock (formerly RockTenn). Just prior to launching The Effective Syndicate in 2015, Beau served as the Director of Lean Supply Chain at Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC. Beau also currently serves as an APICS Atlanta Executive Advisory Board member. Connect with Beau Groover on LinkedIn and learn more about The Effective Syndicate here: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/ Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Check out The E-Talk on YouTube: click here SCNR Tunes, Track 1, featuring Tommy Townsend & Will Haraway: click here APICS Atlanta CSCP and CLTD Boot Camps at Georgia Tech: click here Learn more about Supply Chain 101: https://youtu.be/Qc6U9WWUsYo See SCNR’s latest webinar featuring an update on Drones & IoT technologies: https://youtu.be/K21zQICAnIg Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/ Blueprint 2019: https://blueridgeglobal.com/blueprint-2019/ AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit Transparency 2019: https://www.freightwaves.com/transparency19 EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here Gartner Supply Chain Leadership Conference in Phoenix: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us This episode was hosted by Ben Harris and Scott Luton

Stop running out of supplies in your ORs, nursing and procedural areas and learn how to optimize your PAR levels. Karen Morlan, Administrative Director of Supply Chain Operations at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains the process of PAR optimization to reduce supply chain and nursing staff time, maximize value of a purchase order and eliminate the need to stock pile.

Daniel Majman is the Head of Supply Chain & Operations at Mercator. Download our podcast to hear about what he will be discussing at the ASCI2018 Conference in the logistics sector and what he is looking forward to seeing. Mercator is the largest supplier of air movement products in the Australian market.  You can visit the ASCI2018 conference website here: http://www.asci2018.com

Daniel Majman is the Head of Supply Chain & Operations at Mercator. Download our podcast to hear about what he will be discussing at the ASCI2018 Conference in the logistics sector and what he is looking forward to seeing. Mercator is the largest supplier of air movement products in the Australian market.  You can visit the ASCI2018 conference website here: http://www.asci2018.com

Throughout her executive career as a Senior Vice President-level advisor to Nike’s C-Suite, Patty Ross has impacted every aspect of transforming a much-admired domestic brand into a global footwear, apparel, sports and recreational products powerhouse. Today, in part due to her leadership of cross- functional initiatives on behalf of Nike’s senior executive team, the company generates more than $32 billion in sales revenue annually across 160 countries with more than 74,000 employees. Widely recognized as an accomplished innovator and champion for workplace diversity, inclusion and equality, Ms. Ross has consistently delivered exceptional operational and financial performance, innovating solutions that solved complex, multi-dimensional problems, and transforming corporate cultures so that they inspired the highest levels of motivation, engagement and employee performance. Ms. Ross’ 30-year career encompasses managing increasingly strategic, high-profile divisions of Nike’s far-ranging global businesses, including Category Business Units, Global B2B, Product and Supply Chain Operations, Customer Development and Sales, Equipment, Asia-Pacific Geography, Brand Planning, Product Innovation, and her most recent role heading up Workplace Design and Connectivity.  

Operating principles require cross-functional collaboration to be implemented successfully. In this mini-series, Robert Martichenko, co-author of Discovering Hidden Profit, recommends which operating principle(s) should be embraced by the core business processes of: Business Strategy, Product Life Cycle Management, Sales & Marketing, and Supply Chain Operations. When establishing Business Strategy, supply chain functions are often not sufficiently involved, resulting in unnecessary complexity and waste. In this episode, Robert will discuss how an organization should view its supply chain as a lever for profitability in top-line revenue growth, reduced operation costs, improved working capital, and margin improvement. This is accomplished by implementing a business strategy based on the operating principle of supply chain performance as a competitive weapon and strategic differentiator.

Bob Charleston is senior vice president of operations and supply chain at the T. Marzetti Company.Marzetti is a leading specialty foods company including many of America’s favorites, like Marzetti salad dressings and dips, New York Brand frozen breads and Sister Schubert’s homemade rolls. They also supply dressings, sauces and dips to restaurants including Wendy’s, Chick-Fil-A, and Taco Bell, to name a few. Bob has held leadership positions at a prestigious list of top international companies. Most recently, he served as Corporate Vice President of Supply Chain Operations at Associated Hygienic Products, LLC (which specializes in diaper and training pants); he also has experience leading sales, customer business management, operations, and supply chain at ConAgra Foods, Wrigley, General Mills/Pillsbury, and Rubbermaid. Bob graduated from Kent State University with an MBA, and received his bachelor of science in engineering management from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is also a Six Sigma Black Belt. Covering the latest topics, Manufacturing Tomorrow guests include company C-suite executives and engineers to industry-facing academics, supportive government and regional economic development agents of change. More information is at http://omi.osu.edu/podcast.