381 – Blended: Don’t Cancel Us! Calling out Cancel Culture
The panel discusses cancel culture; how and why it's changed; the role of social media; & what organizations can do to tackle it and create thriving workplaces.

The panel discusses cancel culture; how and why it's changed; the role of social media; & what organizations can do to tackle it and create thriving workplaces.
Christine Barnhart talks about her supply chain journey; how women promote themselves & support each other; finding her voice; & the power of building a tribe. [06.42] An introduction to Alex and Katie. [07.16] Katie’s recent "Women In Supply Chain" award, her experience of the awards event, and what it means to her to be honored. [08.30] Katie’s background, and how she found supply chain. [10.00] Katie’s experience as a woman in the industry. [12.10] From mentorship to a dedicated women...
Travis Barnier talks about DrayMaster; managing limited freight in a competitive market; building stronger relationships; and effective rate management. [06.53] An introduction to Travis, his experience in the #drayage industry, and his journey with DrayMaster. [09.34] An overview of DrayMaster – what they do and how they help their customers. \ [10.33] The ideal clients for DrayMaster. [13.23] An overview of the market, as we look towards 2024, and the landscape for both truckers and 3PL’s. [17...
Cris Ferregur talks about SDI; predicting demand in an unpredictable world; the power of data; & finding the balance between new technologies & legacy systems. [06.05] An introduction to Chris, and his journey with SDI. [06.40] A closer look at current supply chain challenges, and what SDI are seeing with their clients. [07.41] Common data challenges, and the importance of good data in telling an organization’s ‘story’ in their supply chain. [09.48] An overview of SDI – what they do and ...
Dyci Sfregola & Hope White discuss how AI is changing the game for supply chain sustainability & how the right technology will improve your supply chain.
Don Hicks talks about Optilogic & what they do; answering the supply chain 'what-ifs'; & finding the perfect balance between cost, service, risk, and ESG goals. [06.37] Don’s entrepreneurial career history, and how it led him to found Optilogic. [08.15] Optilogic’s evolution from a generic #platform designed to empower developers, to a supply chain design solution; and why the principles of supply chain design need redefining. [20.31] An overview of Optilogic – who they are, what they do...
The panel talk about microaggressions: what they are; how to identify them; how to tackle them; and their personal experiences.
Bill Benton talks about GAINS; how supply chain decision-making has changed; the impact of machine learning & AI; and committing to democratizing supply chain. [06.11] An overview of GAINS – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [09.21] Bill’s father’s vision for GAINS, when he founded the organization in 1971, and the company’s evolution through to the present day. [12.11] Bill’s move from GAINS CEO to co-founder, and how #industry changes are driving Bill’s vision ...
Tudor Maxwell talks about logistics digitization; change management; training and development with WiseTech Academy; & why chaos isn’t necessarily a bad thing. [01.45] An introduction to today’s guest. [02.53] An introduction to WiseTech Academy. [04.25] The current landscape of logistics digitization. [09.17] From difficulty adapting existing processes to new tech, to fear of the unknown, why one of the biggest barriers to success within supply chain digitization is people – but why some re...
T.J. Kragenbrink talks about her career pivot and what she’s learned along the way; becoming an industry award-winner; and making strides in sustainability. [07.23] T.J.’s early years, from #education to her career as a teacher. [11.18] The four big transferable skills that T.J. took from teaching to supply chain. [15.03] Why T.J. decided to leave teaching, and the journey that brought her to supply chain. [20.01] The mentor who inspired and advised T.J. throughout her career #journey . [21.12] ...
Nachi Mendelow & Mohan Dipsingh talk about risk, resilience, technology and why taking a holistic approach to your supply chain is the key to success. [01.49] An introduction to today’s guests. [04.04] How the pandemic exposed #vulnerabilities in supply chains worldwide, bringing the topic of risk to the fore; and the most significant lessons we learned. [07.18] The different types of working #siloes ; the inherent risks for companies that continue to operate in silos; and the power to be fo...
Fraser Robinson talks about Beacon Technologies; carbon and collaboration; building a data-centric approach to supply chain; and the problem with ERP's. [06.00] Fraser’s career journey, and how a leadership role at Uber led him to discover a passion for a supply chain and go on to establish Beacon. [08.31] The #disruptions and challenges within supply chain, the importance of #data , and why data sharing makes your organization a better service provider. [15.01] An introduction to Beacon – who t...
Craig Seelig & Laurie Arnold talk about the compliance landscape; the cost of non-compliance; & the importance of technology to create a single source of truth. [01.49] An introduction to today’s guests. [02.40] A closer look at the ever-changing compliance landscape, and some of the biggest changes that have impacted the industry in recent years. [05.20] Why compliance has become a huge cost center for global organizations. [10.48] Why not investing in compliance can create a false econ...
Pete Gowanlock talks about KNNX; the benefits of blockchain; technology & collaboration; and solving the challenge of visibility and information sharing. [07.04] An introduction to #blockchain . [09.39] Why the conversations around blockchain have taken a back seat in the last year, but why it remains key to the future of supply chain. [11.34] The current landscape of blockchain in supply chain, and its huge potential for the future. [12.34] An introduction to KNNX – who they are, what they ...
Gene Gander and Amna Shah discuss visibility - what it really means; the challenges and opportunities; tech investments; and how CargoWise can help. [02.38] An introduction to today’s guests. [05.05] A closer look at Amna’s company AHS Consulting, her long-standing relationship with WiseTech, and why AHS is a WiseTech and CargoWise partner. [07.42] What supply chain visibility really means, and why it’s so important. [11.15] The huge increase in #investment in new visibility tools and #tech sinc...
The panel discusses what women have to think about vs men; societal expectations; the impact of bias and stereotypes; and how we can create safe spaces for all.
Chris Garrison talks about Onfleet; the importance of empowering drivers; achieving competitive advantage by delighting customers; & the future of the last mile. [05.52] The evolving landscape of last mile, and the challenges and #opportunities in the space. [09.20] An introduction to Onfleet – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [11.03] The ideal client for Onfleet. [13.19] The importance of effective #dispatching and route planning, its impact on everything from ...
Lisa Morales-Hellebo talks about the power of technological invention and innovation; awards; building communities; and making sustainability a priority. [06.04] Lisa shares an update on what she’s been up to since her last appearance on the show, and the awards and accolades she’s achieved. [08.44] What awards mean for Lisa and why they’re important, particularly for women and other underrepresented groups within supply chain. [11.50] A closer look at Lisa’s organization REFASHIONED, what it do...
Bobby Strenk talks about SecurSpace; the challenges of limited storage and parking space; collaboration and connectivity; and improving driver experience [05.31] The impact that a lack of industrial outdoor storage (IOS) near major #intermodal hubs, as well as the scarcity of overnight truck parking near major highways, is having on the #transportation and supply chain industries. [08.04] An introduction to SecurSpace – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [10.09] A clo...
Tony Thrasher talks about SPS Commerce; the landscape of retail supply chain; collaboration; and the importance of meeting consumers where they want to buy. [06.11] An introduction to SPS Commerce, and why #collaboration has been key to their vision and sustained success. [09.08] The changing landscape of the retail supply chain, and the current challenges and trends of a post-pandemic environment. [11.38] A closer look SPS – what they do, how they help their customers, and how they facilitate e...
The panel discussed what it means to be a victim; personal experiences; weaponizing and gatekeeping victimhood; bias and discrimination; and pity.
Lee Newitt talks about DCLI; investing in improving trucker experience; chassis regulation; & its mission to transform the way chassis work within supply chain. [05.32] A closer look at the landscape of the #intermodal industry, and what the market looks like as we head into the second half of 2023 and into 2024. [09.13] A breakdown of different #chassis types, and an overview of DCLI – who they are, what they do, and their impressive company growth over the last decade. [12.00] How DCLI wor...
Alexis Mizell-Pleasant talks about her time in the US Navy and her passion for supporting veterans; balancing a career with motherhood; and supply chain trends. [05.53] Alexis’s early years, and the family history that led her to join the Navy and attend a military college. [07.53] Alexis’s passion for communication and the arts, why she moved from the military to academia, and how she came to study British literature in London. [12.10] How Alexis joined AC Business Media, and her prior experien...
Christopher Platt talks about Blackberry Radar; the challenges & opportunities in multimodal; safety & compliance; & why now is the time to invest in tech. [05.53] Alexis’s early years, and the family history that led her to join the Navy and attend a military college. [07.53] Alexis’s passion for communication and the arts, why she moved from the military to academia, and how she came to study British literature in London. [12.10] How Alexis joined AC Business Media, and her prior e...
Josh Dunham talks about why he co-founded Reveel; helping businesses ship smarter and save more; advocating for clients; & leveling the playing field. [06.16] The challenges that Josh observed whilst working in sales at DHL, and how they ignited his desire to level the playing field and establish Reveel. [08.05] What has and hasn’t changed in the 17 years since Josh founded Reveel, and what the industry looks like now when it comes to logistics and shipping management. [10.03] How Reveel dis...
Greg Kress talks about MFG & Shapeways; enabling manufacturers to digitize; the challenges in a fast-paced market; and why AI will transform manufacturing [06.14] The challenges within traditional manufacturing that led to the creation of Shapeways, and how the brand tackles those challenges for its customers. [08.42] A deeper dive into Shapeways, and the two core halves of its operation. [13.03] How strategic partnerships allow MFG to manufacture on-demand, and deliver world-class metrics f...
The panel discusses anxiety; physical and mental triggers and symptoms; how we can support others; and the resources and techniques that worked for them.
Yifat Baror talks about Osa Commerce; how e-commerce is changing the industry; combining the power of collaboration & visibility; and tackling data chaos [04.55] Yifat’s entrepreneurial journey and why she co-founded Osa. [08.40] The current landscape of e-commerce, and how it has changed over the past few years. [10.14] An overview of Osa – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [11.53] The ideal client for Osa. [13.48] A closer look at the Osa platform, and the diff...
Holly Pearce talks about her career so far; the changing landscape of logistics; swapping teaching for studying; and why she’s a self-confessed supply chain champion. Plus, she’ll be sharing her experiences as a woman in supply chain, as well as her words of advice for all of the women following in her footsteps [04.55] Yifat’s entrepreneurial journey and why she co-founded Osa. [08.40] The current landscape of e-commerce, and how it has changed over the past few years. [10.14] An overview of Os...
Martin Lew talks about Commtrex and what they do; the challenges and opportunities in rail; empowering shippers through choice and connectivity; and why transloading is the future of the industry. [06.00] Martin’s background and his vision for Commtrex. [08.34] Why businesses move freight by rail and the key opportunities within this mode. [11.18] The evolution of Commtrex; the major shift happening in the workforce; how these generational changes impact rail; and the importance of technology in...