Dwayne Johnson talks about SCI; Section 321 & the rise of borderless e-commerce; & why a well-designed cross-border supply chain can be a competitive advantage. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [06.45] An introduction to SCI, what they do, and how they help their customers. “Everybody is competing for customers, so it’s important to build a model where the shipping is sustainable, but so is the cost.” [09.15] The ideal client for SCI. [11.09] The changing face of the logistics industry, and w...
Jun 24, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 414
Martin Hespeler & Graham Burford talk about warehouse management; challenges & opportunities; & how tech is helping logistics providers navigate market forces. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [08.21] Introductions to Martin and Graham, and their roles at CargoWise and AWA Logistics. [09.54] The traditional approach to warehousing and how, and why, that approach has evolved. “The traditional methods are in the rear-view mirror, and we’re moving quite quickly with technology.” “In years pa...
Jun 17, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 412
Neil Clover talks about bridging the digital divide; design thinking; the challenges of integrating new tech; & empowering workers by simplifying solutions. [07.09] Neil’s journey through the world of tech; his reflections on what’s changed and what he’s learned; and why we all need to focus on the art of simplicity. “There’s a lack of simplicity, a lack of elegance… and technology gives us the ability to overcomplicate things – on steroids!” [13.05] Why supply chain is still about people, d...
Jun 10, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 411
Julie Tilenius discusses her career journey; the importance of building skills by trying new things; how the industry has changed; & her biggest achievements. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [08.57] Julie’s early years; how her father’s career ignited a passion for finance; and the job that laid the foundations for her future career path. “I was so fortunate that my first job out of college was for KPMG… working there exposed me to so many industries and different business models.... That was re...
Jun 03, 2024•47 min•Season 4Ep. 410
Krenar Komoni talks about Tive; understanding the condition, as well as location, of shipments; sustainability; and why every shipment matters. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [07.19] Krenar’s education, his passion for start-ups, and the career journey that led him from space stations, chips, and wireless to founding Tive. “I’ve always worked for start-ups since I was a kid… I fell in love with this idea that you can build something out of nothing.” [12.13] An overview of Tive – who they are, what ...
May 27, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 409
Ryan Walicki of Relish talks about why enterprise solutions rarely cover all bases; the rise of AI; & the importance of collaboration & customer experience. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [07.28] The story behind the brand name Relish. “While I’m more of a mustard and ketchup guy personally (!), Relish just really stood out to us – a word that can create certain emotions.” [09.02] Ryan’s background, his love of procurement, and his journey to co-founding Relish. “I fell in love with it… I w...
May 20, 2024•49 min•Season 4Ep. 408
Stephen Dascoli & Vincent Lacopella talk about cross-border ecommerce - the challenges & opportunities; the importance of technology; and market growth. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [07.24] Introductions to Stephen and Vincent, and their roles at CargoWise and Alba Wheels Up. [09.58] The rapid rise in ecommerce, and the factors driving its international growth. “As consumers, we want convenience. You can compare prices, it’s cheap… cross-border ecommerce is going to continue to grow.” [11...
May 13, 2024•47 min•Season 4Ep. 406
Lalitha Rajagopalan talks about her career journey; the experience of founding her own business; her passion for equality; & what she loves about procurement. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [07.40] Lalitha’s early years, and how she went from a degree in economics to the world of procurement and supply chain. [10.20] Lalitha’s extensive education, and her ongoing commitment to curiosity. [12.45] Lalitha’s time at Ariba and SAP; her journey of moving through various functions in product manageme...
May 06, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 405
Evan Shelley of Truck Parking Club talks about creating tech that truckers want to use; why the industry is tough for the small guys; & transforming trucking logistics. [06.49] Evan’s background in real estate, and how his experiences led him to found Truck Parking Club. [08.49] An overview of the current trucking landscape, and the challenges the industry is facing. [12.24] How The Truck Parking Club process works for truckers. [13.30] How Truck Parking Club utilizes networking to access an...
Apr 29, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 404
Amy Leachman of Delivery Solutions talks about the brand & what they do; ecommerce & the importance of omnichannel; and provider and solution diversification. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [07.58] How, and why, the ecommerce market has evolved so rapidly over the last few years; and the landscape of the industry in 2024. “COVID really shaped or accelerated the business… the need for last mile delivery, and how we think about true retail operations and technologies, has really morphed over ...
Apr 22, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 403
Jill Standish & Laurence Brenig-Jones join Sarah Godet of RELEX to discuss collaboration; surge buying and social media; & balancing cost with service. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.37] An introduction to today’s guests, Jill Standish of Accenture and Laurence Brenig-Jones of RELEX, and their roles. [07.20] An overview of an upcoming RELEX report, surveying retail and CPG leaders, that details the industry’s main challenges, opportunities and investment areas; and Jill and Laurence’s r...
Apr 15, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 401
Dave Cox of Polaris Transportation Group talks about embracing change; the importance of relationships; cross-border complexity; & the power of digitization. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [06.38] How Polaris Transportation Group was founded 30 years ago, and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. [07.38] An overview of Polaris – what they do, and how they help their customers. [08.58] The ideal client for Polaris. [10.30] A closer look at how Polaris has expanded over the years, and the mindse...
Apr 08, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 400
In this episode of the #LetsTalkSupplyChain Podcast, we discuss: [07.11] The early years of Pam’s career, and what she learned along the way. [09.23] Why Pam moved to Brazil, and how she tackled the challenges of living in a new country head-on. [14.06] How a chance encounter led Pam to produce the very first Entrepreneur Week in Brazil and launch the Latam Founders Awards, which went on to become known as the ‘Oscars for Technology in Latin America.’ [18.21] The importance of breaking down the ...
Apr 01, 2024•55 min•Season 3Ep. 399
Karin Bursa joins Christine Barnhart to launch Supply Chain Unfiltered & talk about industry challenges, bad ERPs & the importance of interoperability. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [09.25] An introduction to Karin Bursa, her long-time friendship with Christine, and her passion for supply chain tech. “I had a practitioner background, and I saw the opportunity for technology to make every day a little bit better… I wanted to be part of helping many companies, not just one, do that – and fel...
Mar 25, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 398
The panel discusses bias - where it comes from; how we call it out; the process of learning and unlearning; the impact of titles; & the top 5 workplaces biases.
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 397
Ryan Petersen talks about his entrepreneurial journey; the changes behind the scenes at Flexport; and what we can expect from them and the industry in 2024. [06.30] Ryan’s incredible founder journey, and the ‘why’ behind building Flexport. [09.17] How Ryan sold #logistics tech as an investment opportunity, bringing interest to the industry and raising over $2 billion worth of investment for Flexport to date. [11.27] The role of the press in the ups and downs of Flexport’s history; Ryan’s approac...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 396
Lisa Dolan talks about her 26 year tenure at ALOM; how the industry has changed and the emerging trends to look out for; and why supply chain needs a re-brand. [08.36] Lisa’s career journey, and how her spirit of adventure led her from IT to manufacturing and supply chain. [09.58] An overview of ALOM and what they do; and the forward-thinking woman in supply chain that led Lisa to becoming one of the founding employees of ALOM 26 years ago. [15.15] Lisa’s 26-year career at ALOM, the different wa...
Mar 08, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 395
Yifat Baror & Padhu Raman of Osa Commerce talk about AI & data; the importance of collaboration, connectivity & communication; & the challenges with visibility. [07.11] An introduction to Yifat and Padhu, their backgrounds, and the experience they bring to Osa. [08.36] An introduction to Osa Commerce, what they do, and how they help their customers. [09.10] Why so many organizations are still struggling to achieve #visibility over their supply chains. [10.21] Why supply chain org...
Mar 04, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 394
Peter Cyr of OneRail talks about the final mile, its evolution, diversifying carrier networks, & how OneRail are helping customers to achieve 100% visibility. [07.05] An introduction to Peter, his background, and the transition that led him to #logistics technology. [08.44] An overview of OneRail, what they do, and how they help their customers. [09.06] The evolution of the final mile, and the three core factors that have helped to lead the industry to where it is now. [10.28] With research ...
Feb 26, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 393
The panel discusses preference vs. bias; the differences; the impacts; and the ways that we can tackle bias in ourselves and within our communities.
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 392
John Delligatti of SDI talks about data challenges, digital transformation, understanding KPI's and why SDI created its ZEUS Supply Chain Analytics 08.10] An introduction to John, his role at SDI, and a reminder of what SDI does and how they help their customers. [10.04] Some of the main challenges in supply chain data and why, as an industry, we may be making more progress than we think. [ 15.14] An overview of SDI’s Zeus technology, how it tackles some of the industry’s key challenges to give ...
Feb 19, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 391
Dave Shrager of GAINS debunks supply chain myths & talks about the disconnect between tech & results, continuous change & why businesses need to find their why. [07.13] An introduction to Dave, his background, and his role at GAINS. [09.06] Why many organizations are still struggling when it comes to investing in technology, and the ongoing challenge of finding the ‘why’. [11.09] A recent report claims that 83% of executives say their supply chain tech investments haven’t delivered t...
Feb 12, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 390
Carmit Glik talks about swapping the corporate world for start-ups; leveling the playing field for SME’s; and how motherhood makes her a better leader. [08.37] Carmit’s career journey and how she found supply chain. [12.04] An introduction to Ship4wd, Carmit’s role as CEO, and the brand's mission to level the playing field for SMEs. [13.38] The day-to-day challenges faced by small businesses, and how Ship4wd is leveraging #technology and customer service to help solve those issues. [22.06] Why C...
Feb 05, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 389
Igor Chigrin of Win Global discusses his DroneShip Project; its impact on sustainability; global transportation challenges; & the untapped potential in trade. [06.35] An introduction to Igor, his background, and how he came to establish Win Global. [09.01] An overview of Win Global – who they are, what they do, and how they help their clients. [11.45] The ideal client for Win Global. [12.13] An introduction to the DroneShip Project, and its objectives for the industry. [15.27] How Igor pitch...
Jan 29, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 388
Audrey Ross and Sarah Barnes-Humphrey talk about New Year disruptions; high-tech wearables; sustainable resolutions; and how trade finance can empower women.
Jan 22, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 387
The panel discusses doing good - personal vs corporate responsibility; the line between people and profit; & how organizations can create a positive impact.
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 386
Jeff Metersky talks about decisioning; the risks in using your gut; embracing a VUCA world; and why GAINS is putting a focus on configuration and optimization. [06.35] An introduction to Igor, his background, and how he came to establish Win Global. [09.01] An overview of Win Global – who they are, what they do, and how they help their clients. [11.45] The ideal client for Win Global. [12.13] An introduction to the DroneShip Project, and its objectives for the industry. [15.27] How Igor pitched ...
Jan 15, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 385
Marina Mayer, Katie Date & Jo Ann Dizy discuss money - why women need to stop working for free; their iniatives for change; & the importance of collaboration. [07.42] An introduction to today’s guests Marina Mayer, Katie Date, and Jo Ann Dizy. [08.47] Why Katie founded the MIT Women in Supply Chain Initiative; the impact it’s had; and how she learned the importance of conversation and connection. [13.17] Jo Ann discusses her ‘Growth Circles’ initiative; its role in industries with few wo...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 384
Katie Malakhov & Alex Jobin talk about RELEX; the current challenges in retail supply chain; and putting sustainability at the heart of everything they do. [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’s progr...
Jan 01, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 383
Ashley Yentz talks about failed 2023 predictions; supply chain complexity; visibility, agility & planning; cybersecurity; & why AI is only as good as your data.
Dec 25, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 382
