In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain I’m joined by Jolene Peixoto, a powerhouse who is as passionate about championing female leadership as she is about bringing stories to life. Jolene launched her career in high tech PR 20 years ago, and has never looked back. Working at leading brands including Emulex, Blue Yonder and now FarEye, Jolene has driven global corporate communications strategies, encompassing brand awareness, public relations, social media, customer and content marketing, to...
Sep 04, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 287
We’re kicking off another brand new mini-series! For this four-part special, I’m joined by Sifted : the number one logistics intelligence platform, who are empowering shippers to make smart, data-powered business decisions. Over the next four episodes, our “Tomorrow’s Insights Delivered Today” series is going to take a closer look at Sifted: their market-leading products; the customers they’re helping to thrive in times of disruption; the trends, insights and predictions they’re seeing in the in...
Aug 31, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 286
Today I’m joined by Cargo Chief and Hubtek , not one but two leading technology companies, working in the transportation space, who often partner together to provide the best results for their customers. Cargo Chief enables 3PLs and freight brokers to expand their carrier network, gain visibility into real-time pricing, and streamline their processes. And Hubtek is a tech-enabled talent and automation solutions provider for transportation companies across North America. Today Chris Arredondo, Co...
Aug 28, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 285
Today we’re bringing you a little treat, in the shape of one of our most-viewed videos on YouTube. No Bullshipping with Hope White is one of our most popular live content series, and this episode has really gone down a storm. So whether you’re in the ocean freight market or global supply chain, the trucking industry or drayage, make sure you pay attention! In this episode, Hope is joined by special guest Seretha Willingham, CEO at SJW Logistics, to teach you how you can grow your minority-owned ...
Aug 22, 2022•39 min
It’s episode 23 of Blended: I’m joined by another amazing panel of guests and, today, we’re tackling another really tough issue – Asian disscrimination. Now this is something that many of us, outside of the Asian community, had probably not thought too much about. But when the pandemic hit, putting in some cases a potentially negative light on China, the world saw an eruption of hate and anger towards Asian people that was quite shocking to see, and which has really taken its toll on communities...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 283
Today I’m joined by Cavallo , a powerhouse software company that is on a mission to drive efficiency in every stage of the distribution process. Brought to you by the designers of SalesPad, Cavallo offers distribution management software with all the power of an ERP solution, and all the functionality of the industry’s biggest tech powers - with none of the bottlenecks, frustrating interface, or difficult-to-access data. Founded by experienced distributors and perfected over two decades spent op...
Aug 14, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 282
Today I’m joined by Orderful , a forward-thinking EDI software provider, that is on a mission to modernize contemporary supply chains. Orderful is a complete cloud EDI platform for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and technology companies. With an API that enables companies to connect once and trade EDI data with their supply chain, Orderful customers are able to consolidate their EDI software integration complexity and quickly enable trading partners as self-service to reduce costs. Toda...
Aug 07, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 281
In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Margo Waldie: an amazing woman helping businesses increase their profitability using her expertise in the cargo, sales and warehousing worlds. Margo is currently the director of sales at NFI, a fully integrated North American supply chain solutions provider. A champion of sales who has made over 50 thousand sales calls, Margo Waldie joins us to talk all about her powerful supply chain career so far; her passion for sales; and her show Ca...
Aug 01, 2022•36 min
Today I’m joined by Unilog, the customer-focused experts in the design and management of global supply chains. Unilog specializes in global fulfilment and mission-critical logistics services. Their flexible, customized supply chain solutions, based on best practices and expertise, work seamlessly with internal client operations to ensure time-definite delivery wherever and whenever necessary. With offices around the world, Unilog support their clients’ needs anywhere, anytime, by utilizing advan...
Jul 24, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 278
It’s episode 22 of Blended: I’m joined by another fantastic panel of guests and, today, we’re tackling another tricky issue – tokenism. Tokenism is a relatively new idea – the term was only coined in the late 70’s – but we are hearing it more and more as the conversations around diversity and inclusion grow. And, when issues like this arise, that can potentially derail the really good DEI work that so many people are doing, we have a responsibility to address it and get it out in the open – whic...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 278
Today I’m joined by Jonathan Kempe, CEO and founder of Verifai and host of Let’s Talk Supply Chain AsiaPac, to talk all about the landscape of supply chain and the current disruptions; digital media industry trends; the labor gap between companies and workers; and the role of technology within the industry. We also share a very exciting announcement! IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [08.01] From inflation to changing consumer behavior, Jonathan and Sarah discuss the state of the industry and the new ...
Jul 17, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 277
Today I’m joined by NYSHEX , a leading shipping technology company that is creating reliable ocean shipping through effective digital contracts. NYSHEX was built to restore trust and reliability in global trade. As the leader in two-way committed contracts, their neutral exchange unites shippers and carriers with a predictable, efficient, and accountable system for global commerce. Today Gordon Downes, co-founder and CEO at NYSHEX, joins me to chat all about the company: what they do; the curren...
Jul 10, 2022•53 min
In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined Amani Radman: an amazing woman on two very special missions. To provide reliable, cost-effective transportation services through her own logistics brand; and, to champion the power of diversity in supply chain. Born in Somalia, Amani moved to the US and achieved a degree in supply logistics, management and leadership from Portland State University before going on to establish a successful corporate career. Having gained extensive experience...
Jul 03, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 275
Today I’m joined by Argo AI , a forward-thinking transport technology business who are on a mission to make the world’s streets and roadways safe, accessible and useful for all, through the power of self-driving technology. With a team of self-driven engineers, strategists, product managers, and more – from over 50 countries – Argo are utilizing self-driving products and services to transform the movement of people and goods, benefiting communities around the world, and empowering both people an...
Jun 27, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 274
Today I’m joined by Pando , a global logistics software brand and the world's first open-market freight management platform, which brings together an economic network of delivery stakeholders. Pando is a market leader in supply chain technology, building the world’s fastest, and highest ROI driven networked‑Transport Management System. Pando is the TMS of choice for Fortune 500 manufacturers, retailers, and logistics companies globally, with a presence across Southeast Asia, the Middle East and ...
Jun 20, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 273
It’s episode 21 of Blended! I’m joined by another incredible panel of guests and we’re talking about diverse talent in the workplace, and how to keep it. From labor shortages to issues around retention, I’m having more and more conversations about talent on Let’s Talk Supply Chain, and it really was time to bring that conversation over to Blended. Ensuring you have diverse talent in your business could be the difference between surviving and thriving, so it’s something everyone should be taking ...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 272
Today I’m joined by Klaus Imping – best-selling author, entrepreneur, innovator, thought leader and CEO all rolled into one. With an education in Business Administration, Klaus worked for almost a decade in various organizational, IT and process re-engineering roles before making the move to consulting, where he has worked with numerous clients and projects for almost three decades. As an author, entrepreneur and the CEO of mSE PointOut Group, Klaus operates in the magic triangle of information ...
Jun 12, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 271
In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by the supply chain program manager at Amazon, Sneha Kumari. A Six Sigma Green Belt certified professional, who boats over a decade of experience leading quality supply chain and operational programs at several companies, Sneha is recognized as Operations Women Leaders by McKinsey and Co. Which doesn't happen often! She pours her passion into making the circular economy happen. Today Sneha will be talking to us about her career so far, how ...
Jun 05, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 270
We’re continuing to put the spotlight on our incredible family of Let’s Talk Supply Chain live shows, bringing you special guests and exclusive content that you don’t want to miss. Last week, we featured First Things First, with Mercado in episode 262 and Coming In Hot, with Abby Baird in episode 264 . And now it’s Sarah’s turn with Thoughts and Coffee. Known as "The Best 30-Minutes on a Tuesday", this weekly show brings you the hottest supply chain topics currently brewing in the industry, ever...
May 29, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 269
This is the fourth and final episode of our mini-series in partnership with Quickbase . Last week in Episode 3 , “Connect,” I was joined by Jacob MacIntrye to explore the complex world of construction; the challenges of keeping projects on time and budget, amidst supply chain and labor disruption; the importance of building stakeholder trust; and exactly how Quickbase can equip your team with real-time information to streamline processes, ensure compliance and improve communication. Today in Epi...
May 26, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 268
Today I’m joined by Mark Raffan, serial entrepreneur, procurement veteran and expert in negotiation, influence, and persuasion. He’s the founder of Negotiations Ninja – designed to improve performance with training and improve results with coaching, the company develops and delivers engaging negotiation training to world-class procurement and sales teams. Mark is also the founder and host of the Negotiations Ninja Podcast, the number one negotiations podcast in the world, in which he interviews ...
May 22, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 267
This is the third episode of our mini-series in partnership with Quickbase . Last week in Episode 2 , “Control,” I was joined by Alex Pederson to talk all about the solar industry. We discussed the increasing importance of generating renewable energy sources; the challenges of ensuring efficiency and connectivity, whilst meeting high demand; the power of low-code development in complex industries; and exactly how Quickbase can centralize scattered workflows to help scale your operations quickly,...
May 18, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 266
It’s episode 20 of Blended: I’m joined by another fantastic panel of guests and we’re talking about the business benefits of DEI. Previously on the show, we’ve talked to underrepresented groups and specific communities – whether it be women, people of color, trans folks – and, as part of our discussions, we’ve heard them passionately share their stories and illustrate why, of course, they’re such an integral part of successful teams. So we thought it was time to really put a focus on that and de...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 265
We are absolutely loving showcasing our incredible range of live shows! Last month, in episode 257 , we put the spotlight on Action Items with Dyci Sfregola. Last week in episode 262 , it was Mercado’s turn with their show, First Things First. And, today, we’re bringing you Coming In Hot, with Abby Baird. The industry is always changing, so what’s in store for the next generation of supply chain professionals? Supply chain management student, Abby, brings her passion and enthusiasm for the futur...
May 15, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 264
This is the second episode of our mini-series in partnership with Quickbase . Last week in Episode 1 , I was joined by Peter Rifken to take a closer look at people. We talked about the workers on the front line of the industry right now, the challenges, the opportunities, and exactly how Quickbase can optimize and automate to connect people and workflow together. Today, I’m joined by Alex Pederson to talk all about the solar industry. We’ll be discussing the increasing importance of generating r...
May 11, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 263
Today we’re featuring one of our amazing live shows on Let's Talk Supply Chain. Last month in episode 257 , we put the spotlight on Action Items with Dyci Sfregola and now it’s the turn of First Things First with Mercado! We live in a consumer driven world. $2.5T worth of products are imported annually, representing 15% of U.S. GDP. It’s time companies become fully connected to the people who make and move our products, and look for ways to improve the way we plan, buy, and move them around the ...
May 09, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 262
This is the first episode in our brand new four-part mini-series in partnership with Quickbase . Quickbase helps customers see, connect and control complex projects that reshape our world. Whether it’s raising a skyscraper or coordinating vaccine rollouts, the no-code software platform allows business users to custom-fit solutions to the way they work – using information from across the systems they already have. Today in Episode 1, See, we’ll be taking a closer look at people: the workers on th...
May 04, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 261
In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by experienced and strategic logistics operations professional, Maggie Petrovic. A business and communications graduate, Maggie honed her skills at global third-party logistics provider Coyote Logistics, gaining deep knowledge and experience across operations, sales, strategy and customer experience. As a leader at Emerge, she’s helping to save shippers time and money by operationalizing game-changing products. Today Maggie will be talking ...
May 01, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 260
Today I’m joined by Prompt , a customer-focused logistics software business who are on a mission to unlock your digitization and automation potential – to drive cost savings and revenue improvements – without changing your underlying software platforms. Prompt helps supply chain companies to easily expand the functionality of their Transportation Management Systems without changing or replacing any of their existing software. As the only logistics technology company with all the major global dat...
Apr 24, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 259
It’s episode 19 of Blended: I’m joined by another amazing panel of guests and we’re talking about sexual harassment. It’s another tough subject because the reality is, so many people, particularly women, have a story. And we need to tell those stories if we’re going to expose just how prevalent this problem is. Today, our guests will be discussing exactly what sexual harassment means and where and when it happens; sharing their own personal experiences; reflecting on the differences between hara...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 258
