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Supply Chain is Boring

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The Supply Chain Doctor has made his diagnosis: Supply Chain is Boring. Can anyone prove him wrong? To find out, the doctor himself, Chris Barnes, interviews the brightest minds contributing concepts and ideas to the future of end-to-end supply management. If you’re an experienced professional, dig deeper into why you do what you do. Just starting out? Learn more about the opportunities ahead and how you can better prepare to address them. Considering a career in supply chain management? Find out about available opportunities and where you might fit. And let’s all get to the bottom of this: is supply chain boring?
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Thinking About Strategy and Relationships with Dr. James L. Heskett, Part 3

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviewed with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Chain is Boring program. In this interview, Stock speaks with James L. Heskett. Heskett is the Baker Foundation Professor Emeritus at Harvard University...

Jul 22, 202237 min

Thinking About Strategy and Relationships with Dr. James L. Heskett, Part 2

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviews with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Chain is Boring program. In this interview, Stock speaks with James L. Heskett. Heskett is the Baker Foundation Professor Emeritus at Harvard University ...

Jul 08, 202237 min

Thinking About Strategy and Relationships with Dr. James L. Heskett, Part 1

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviews with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Chain is Boring program. In this interview, Stock speaks with James L. Heskett. Heskett is the Baker Foundation Professor Emeritus at Harvard University ...

Jun 24, 202236 min

A Conversation with the Late, Great Don Bowersox, Part 3

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviewed with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Chain is Boring program. In this interview, Stock speaks with Don Bowersox, one of the most well-known and influential supply chain management academics...

May 28, 202233 min

A Conversation with the Late, Great Don Bowersox, Part 2

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviewed with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Chain is Boring program. In this interview, Stock speaks with Don Bowersox, one of the most well-known and influential supply chain management academics...

May 13, 202232 min

A Conversation with the Late, Great Don Bowersox, Part 1

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviewed with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Chain is Boring program. In this interview, Stock speaks with Don Bowersox, one of the most well-known and influential supply chain management academics...

Apr 29, 202234 min

Meeting Mr. Warehousing – An Interview Hosted by James R. Stock Part 4 of 4

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviewed with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Chain is Boring program. In this interview, Stock speaks with Kenneth B. Ackerman, a well-known warehousing guru and consultant about the result of manu...

Mar 18, 202236 min

Meeting Mr. Warehousing – An Interview Hosted by James R. Stock Part 3 of 4

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviewed with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Chain is Boring program. In this interview, Stock speaks with Kenneth B. Ackerman, a well-known warehousing guru and consultant about the independent sc...

Mar 04, 202232 min

Meeting Mr. Warehousing – An Interview Hosted by James R. Stock Part 2 of 4

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviewed with the Supply Chain Doctor, Chris Barnes, to be republished as part of the Supply Chain is Boring program. In this interview, Stock speaks with Kenneth B. Ackerman, a well-known warehousing guru, consultant, ...

Feb 18, 202230 min

Meeting Mr. Warehousing – An Interview Hosted by James R. Stock

James R. Stock is a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor and Frank Harvey Endowed Professor of Marketing. He has interviewed many of the greatest minds in transportation logistics, a practice area we call supply chain management today. He shared those interviewed with Chris Barnes to be republished as part of the Supply Chain is Boring program. In this interview, Stock speaks with Kenneth B. Ackerman, a well-known warehousing guru and consultant. When Ackerman was 19 ye...

Feb 04, 202231 min

Supply Chain is Boring Classic: Interview with Bradley University Alum & ARCOP President, David Cox, Part 2

In the second part of this classic episode of Supply Chain is Boring, host Chris Barnes interviews Bradley University alum and ARCOP president, David Cox. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe This episode was hosted by Chris Barnes. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at:...

Jan 08, 202215 min

Supply Chain is Boring Classic: Interview with Bradley University Alum & ARCOP President, David Cox, Part 1

In this classic episode of Supply Chain is Boring, host Chris Barnes interviews Bradley University alum and ARCOP president, David Cox. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe This episode was hosted by Chris Barnes. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychai...

Dec 10, 202114 min

Simplifying Supply Chain Concepts for Children: A Supply Jane Adventure

It is never too early to learn about supply chain management. Meg Preston takes a unique slant to help parents in supply chain management explain what they do all day to their children with her Supply Jane and Fifo books. She is also interested in getting more of the younger generation interested in STEM, and she makes it fun and interesting. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Cha...

Nov 12, 202121 min

Supply Chain is Boring Classic: Profiles in Supply Chain Leadership with Richard Sharpe, Part 2

In this classic episode of Supply Chain is Boring, host Chris Barnes sits down for the conclusion of his two-part interview with CEO of Competitive Insights, Richard Sharpe. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe This episode was hosted by Chris Barnes. For more information, please visit our dedi...

Oct 29, 202133 min

Supply Chain is Boring Classic: Profiles in Supply Chain Leadership with Richard Sharpe

In this classic episode of Supply Chain is Boring, host Chris Barnes sits down for the first of a two-part interview with CEO of Competitive Insights, Richard Sharpe. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe This episode was hosted by Chris Barnes. For more information, please visit our dedicated s...

Oct 15, 202121 min

A Few Minutes With Industry Veteran Ken Ackerman

How did a Princeton and Harvard MBA Grad end up in Supply Chain? Listen as Chris interviews Ken Ackerman, founder and lead consultant of K.B. Ackerman Company, to learn about Ken's long career in logistics and warehouse management, the inception of WERC (Warehouse Education and Research Council), and so much more. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and other Supply...

Oct 01, 202141 min

How a Doctor in Economics Impacts Supply Chain Management: A Discussion with Dave Anderson Part 2

Dave Anderson was a driving force behind the creation and development of one of the largest and best supply chain consulting practices in the world. Take a listen to part two of this discussion with Dave to learn how a doctor in Economics was able to impact supply chain management. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supp...

Sep 17, 202125 min

How a Doctor in Economics Impacts Supply Chain Management: A Discussion with Dave Anderson

Dave Anderson was a driving force behind the creation and development of one of the largest and best supply chain consulting practices in the world. Take a listen to part one of this two-part discussion with Dave to learn how a doctor in Economics was able to impact supply chain management. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and other Supply Chain Now programs: htt...

Sep 03, 202140 min

SOBs, Yesterday's Tomorrows, & More: An Interview with Dr. Benn Konsynski

In this replay of an original Supply Chain is Boring episode, Chris Barnes sits down with and interviews Dr. Benn Konsynski. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe This episode was hosted by Chris Barnes. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/su...

Aug 20, 202143 min

When is a refrigerator not a refrigerator? An Interview with Dr. Ron Ballou, Part 2

In this second part of a 2 part series, host Chris Barnes sat down with Dr. Ron Ballou, Professor Emeritus of Operations at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University to learn more about the history of supply chain management and review some of his predictions made in 2006. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and other Supply Chain Now pro...

Aug 06, 202126 min

When is a refrigerator not a refrigerator? An Interview with Dr. Ron Ballou

In this part 1 of a 2 part series, host Chris Barnes sat down with Dr. Ron Ballou, Professor Emeritus of Operations at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University to learn more about the history of supply chain management and review some of his predictions made in 2006. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and other Supply Chain Now programs...

Jul 23, 202124 min

An Insight into Supply Chain Careers with Industry Veteran Rodney Apple - Part 2

In this second part of a 2 part series, we sat down with Rodney Apple, a long-time supply chain recruiter and career coach, and fellow podcast host, to learn more about careers in supply chain management. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe This episode was hosted by Chris Barnes. For more inf...

Jul 09, 202128 min

An Insight Into Supply Chain Careers with Industry Veteran Rodney Apple - Part 1

In this part 1 of a 2 part series we sat down with Rodney Apple, a long time supply chain recruiter and career coach, and fellow podcast host to learn more about careers in supply chain management. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe This episode was hosted by Chris Barnes. For more informatio...

Jun 25, 202132 min

Supply Chain is Boring Classic: The 3 Rules of Business with Duncan Klett of Kinaxis

In this classic episode of Supply Chain is Boring, host Chris Barnes interviews Kinaxis co-founder, Duncan Klett. Additional Links and Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe This episode was hosted by Chris Barnes. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-...

Jun 11, 202132 min

It's Never Too Late to Learn: Tips on Passing the APICS CSCP Exam

In this episode of Supply Chain is Boring, host Chris Barnes sits down with Gene Pledger and welcomes him to the podcast. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and other Supply Chain Now programs here: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe This episode was hosted by Chris Barnes. For additional information, please visit our dedicated sho page at: https://supplychainn...

May 28, 202127 min

4 Things an Expert in Predictive Analytics is Watching in Supply Chain Management

In this episode of Supply Chain is Boring, Chris welcomes Rebecca Costa to the podcast. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and all other Supply Chain Now programming: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe This episode was hosted by Chris Barnes. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-is-boring-2...

May 14, 202144 min

Turning Retail Experience, Military Service, & an APICS CSCP Certification into a Supply Chain Career

In this interview of Supply Chain is Boring, host Chris Barnes spoke with Raul Soto, to discuss how he is hoping to leverage his experiences in retail on the front lines, military logistics, and new APICS CSCP certification as a foundation for a successful supply chain career. Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Supply Chain is Boring: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-is-boring/ Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and all Supply Chain Now programming: https://supply...

Apr 30, 202115 min

What is Supply Chain Management & How Do Partnerships Play a Role? An Interview with Dr. Doug Lambert, Pt. 2

In part 1, we discussed the development of the carrying cost concept with Dr. Lambert. If that wasn't boring enough, in part 2, he shared his views on the future of supply chain management, and the importance of partnerships with host Chris Barnes. Additional Links & Resources: Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and all Supply Chain Now programming: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe This episode was hosted by Chris Barnes. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page ...

Apr 16, 202146 min

Inventory Carrying Cost- What It Is & Why it Matters: Interview with Dr. Doug Lambert, Pt. 1

Why do companies so aggressively manage inventories? Cost! And a big cost component is carrying or holding cost- a percentage of the total inventory value that impacts the bottom line. So what are the subcomponents of carrying cost and how were they developed? Listen as host Chris Barnes interviews Dr. Doug Lambert, and learn more. Additional Links & Resources: Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and all other Supply Chain Now Programming: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe This episode wa...

Apr 02, 202124 min

Model of the New CEO: A Discussion with Enrique Alvarez

In this episode of Supply Chain is Boring, host Chris Barnes sat down with Enrique Alvarez, Managing Director with Vector Global Logistics, to learn more about ocean transportation and his passion for working with socially-oriented organizations. In this discussion, you will hear from a very humble leader who believes in corporate social responsibility and is leading by example. Additional Links and Resources: Subscribe to Supply Chain is Boring and ALL Supply Chain Now Programming Here: https:/...

Mar 19, 202141 min
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