All across the world, they serve as haunting reminders of the fleeting nature of prosperity. In this spooky, special episode of Supply Chain Radio we explore the ruins of the Packard Automotive Plant in Detroit, Michigan. What truths from its demise... All across the world, they serve as haunting reminders of the fleeting nature of prosperity. In this spooky, special episode of Supply Chain Radio we explore the ruins of the Packard Automotive Plant in Detroit, Michigan. What truths from its demi...
Oct 27, 2017•9 min•Ep. 40
New competition and the rise of e-commerce have rewritten the rules in retail. As the industry undergoes a difficult transition, many retailers have realized that it's time to get back to what made them successful in the first place: focusing on the... New competition and the rise of e-commerce have rewritten the rules in retail. As the industry undergoes a difficult transition, many retailers have realized that it's time to get back to what made them successful in the first place: focusing on t...
Oct 20, 2017•11 min•Ep. 39
What do networking, logistics, last-mile delivery, and disruptive technology have to do with each other? Guy Courtin catches up with Raffi Setrakian, a logistics analyst at Danone, to find out. What do networking, logistics, last-mile delivery, and disruptive technology have to do with each other? Guy Courtin catches up with Raffi Setrakian, a logistics analyst at Danone, to find out.
Oct 06, 2017•12 min•Ep. 38
Digital transformation remains a hot topic in supply chain, as new technologies and new business models are reshaping the way goods are bought, made, moved, and sold in today's global economy. But where do you begin? In this episode, Matt Gunn and Guy... Digital transformation remains a hot topic in supply chain, as new technologies and new business models are reshaping the way goods are bought, made, moved, and sold in today's global economy. But where do you begin? In this episode, Matt Gunn a...
Sep 29, 2017•22 min•Ep. 37
It's no secret the retail industry faces strong headwinds as customer shopping habits evolve. After all, why go into a store when you can just buy something online? It's put new emphasis on the types of experiences retailers can provide, and the... It's no secret the retail industry faces strong headwinds as customer shopping habits evolve. After all, why go into a store when you can just buy something online? It's put new emphasis on the types of experiences retailers can provide, and the consi...
Sep 22, 2017•15 min•Ep. 36
As the promise of Artificial Intelligence excites people across the business world, we explore what exactly "business A.I." will look like. As it turns out, the supply chain has many traits that make it the ideal testbed for A.I.... As the promise of Artificial Intelligence excites people across the business world, we explore what exactly "business A.I." will look like. As it turns out, the supply chain has many traits that make it the ideal testbed for A.I. implementation. But where will busine...
Sep 15, 2017•17 min•Ep. 35
Hurricane season can wreak havoc on cities, businesses, and people's lives. And with storms like Harvey and Irma affecting the United States and Caribbean, 2017 could be one of the most disruptive hurricane seasons on record. In this episode we... Hurricane season can wreak havoc on cities, businesses, and people's lives. And with storms like Harvey and Irma affecting the United States and Caribbean, 2017 could be one of the most disruptive hurricane seasons on record. In this episode we discuss...
Sep 08, 2017•19 min•Ep. 34
Whether it’s groceries and meal kits, clothing and accessories, or even cosmetics and wine, there’s likely a subscription service available to provide it. And consumers have embraced this new breed of services at hypersonic speed thanks to... Whether it’s groceries and meal kits, clothing and accessories, or even cosmetics and wine, there’s likely a subscription service available to provide it. And consumers have embraced this new breed of services at hypersonic speed thanks to competitive prici...
Aug 25, 2017•12 min•Ep. 33
Maryanna Kersten, senior manager of global logistics at Del Monte Foods, discusses the challenges and opportunities of moving food around the globe, and how technology enables digital transformation in this episode of Supply Chain Radio. Maryanna Kersten, senior manager of global logistics at Del Monte Foods, discusses the challenges and opportunities of moving food around the globe, and how technology enables digital transformation in this episode of Supply Chain Radio.
Aug 11, 2017•11 min•Ep. 32
Bimodal supply chain strategies, digital transformation, the Amazon effect, the ongoing debate around true supply chain visibility and orchestration. Greg Kefer and automotive industry expert Scott Conover discuss all these topics and more in this... Bimodal supply chain strategies, digital transformation, the Amazon effect, the ongoing debate around true supply chain visibility and orchestration. Greg Kefer and automotive industry expert Scott Conover discuss all these topics and more in this e...
Aug 04, 2017•13 min•Ep. 31
What's in a name? Ask anyone in the supply chain community what "visibility" means and they'll surely be able to give you an answer. The problem is, not everyone's answers will be the same. In this episode, Greg Kefer and Guy Courtin examine... What's in a name? Ask anyone in the supply chain community what "visibility" means and they'll surely be able to give you an answer. The problem is, not everyone's answers will be the same. In this episode, Greg Kefer and Guy Courtin examine definitions a...
Jul 28, 2017•12 min•Ep. 30
Every year, the CSCMP publishes a report on the state of the logistics industry within the US. Countless hours of research goes into the project. What we get are some fascinating and important facts, like the fact that logistics, as an... Every year, the CSCMP publishes a report on the state of the logistics industry within the US. Countless hours of research goes into the project. What we get are some fascinating and important facts, like the fact that logistics, as an industry accounts for 7.8...
Jun 30, 2017•7 min•Ep. 29
Global trade management is an oft-used and often misunderstood term in supply chain. In this episode, we chat with American Shipper's Eric Johnson on the evolution of GTM and what it means for business today. Global trade management is an oft-used and often misunderstood term in supply chain. In this episode, we chat with American Shipper's Eric Johnson on the evolution of GTM and what it means for business today.
Jun 23, 2017•12 min•Ep. 28
Recorded live from the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, where big themes are front and center, this episode delves into the current and future state of supply chain. John Atherton of Accenture's supply chain consulting team talks with... Recorded live from the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, where big themes are front and center, this episode delves into the current and future state of supply chain. John Atherton of Accenture's supply chain consulting team talks with Greg Ke...
Jun 16, 2017•10 min•Ep. 27
Gartner’s 2017 Supply Chain Executive Conference was all about bi-modal supply chains, supply chain visibility, and digital transformation. We also saw new concepts emerge around networks – Gartner opened by describing “digital... Gartner’s 2017 Supply Chain Executive Conference was all about bi-modal supply chains, supply chain visibility, and digital transformation. We also saw new concepts emerge around networks – Gartner opened by describing “digital ecosystems” a new way to orchestrate acro...
Jun 02, 2017•12 min•Ep. 26
On-demand services have changed the game for consumers. And now even companies like UPS and FedEx are learning a thing or two from the Ubers and Lyfts of the world. Particularly when it comes to surge pricing -- you know, that cost multiplier that... On-demand services have changed the game for consumers. And now even companies like UPS and FedEx are learning a thing or two from the Ubers and Lyfts of the world. Particularly when it comes to surge pricing -- you know, that cost multiplier that c...
May 19, 2017•15 min•Ep. 25
We all know that technology is the great disruptor. But the extent to which big data, analytics, AI, and machine learning are taking over industries as diverse as marketing and supply chain is eye-opening. In this episode, Greg Kefer and Suhas... We all know that technology is the great disruptor. But the extent to which big data, analytics, AI, and machine learning are taking over industries as diverse as marketing and supply chain is eye-opening. In this episode, Greg Kefer and Suhas Sreedhar ...
May 12, 2017•11 min•Ep. 24
The 3rd annual Fashion Revolution Week highlights growing pressure for brands to answer the question, "who made my clothes?" in greater detail. Supply chain transparency is at the heart of the issue. It' a complex, multi-layer problem, but... The 3rd annual Fashion Revolution Week highlights growing pressure for brands to answer the question, "who made my clothes?" in greater detail. Supply chain transparency is at the heart of the issue. It' a complex, multi-layer problem, but there are tangibl...
Apr 28, 2017•14 min•Ep. 23
Shifting demographics and an increasingly informed consumer base are affecting the supply chains across multiple industries, leading companies to adapt quickly to challenges that are often outside of their control. Are businesses up to the challenge?... Shifting demographics and an increasingly informed consumer base are affecting the supply chains across multiple industries, leading companies to adapt quickly to challenges that are often outside of their control. Are businesses up to the challe...
Apr 21, 2017•20 min•Ep. 22
Consumers know more than ever about the products they buy. And so do lawmakers. With global trade coming under the regulatory microscope, there's a looming threat of disruption ahead. American Shipper's Eric Johnson joins Matt Gunn to discuss the... Consumers know more than ever about the products they buy. And so do lawmakers. With global trade coming under the regulatory microscope, there's a looming threat of disruption ahead. American Shipper's Eric Johnson joins Matt Gunn to discuss the unc...
Apr 14, 2017•15 min•Ep. 21
Global trade is an unfair game, leaving businesses to navigate a complex set of relationships with suppliers, shippers, financiers and, of course, the competition. In this episode we explore how data levels the playing field. Global trade is an unfair game, leaving businesses to navigate a complex set of relationships with suppliers, shippers, financiers and, of course, the competition. In this episode we explore how data levels the playing field.
Apr 07, 2017•18 min•Ep. 20
One of the most innovative voices in sustainability, Michael Kobori discusses how Levi's built a program to reduce waste and promote environmental health and safety throughout the supply chain. He and Greg Kefer also take a look at what's next for... One of the most innovative voices in sustainability, Michael Kobori discusses how Levi's built a program to reduce waste and promote environmental health and safety throughout the supply chain. He and Greg Kefer also take a look at what's next for c...
Mar 31, 2017•7 min•Ep. 19
Milestones. Depending on one's perspective they're either significant life events or rocks next to roads that help measure distance. We like to think of milestones as just another step in the journey ahead. Through its first 99 episodes, Supply... Milestones. Depending on one's perspective they're either significant life events or rocks next to roads that help measure distance. We like to think of milestones as just another step in the journey ahead. Through its first 99 episodes, Supply Chain R...
Mar 17, 2017•24 min•Ep. 18
Supply Chain visibility is a building block for digital transformation. But it also means different things to different stakeholders. In this episode, Guy Courtin and Kurt Salmon's Akshay Madane discuss the true meaning of supply chain visibility, and... Supply Chain visibility is a building block for digital transformation. But it also means different things to different stakeholders. In this episode, Guy Courtin and Kurt Salmon's Akshay Madane discuss the true meaning of supply chain visibilit...
Mar 03, 2017•14 min•Ep. 17
As retailers have adapted to the pressures of omnichannel, many have tried to meet today's challenges with yesterday's tools. But along the way, many have found these new business models put increased pressure on the supply chain. In this episode, Guy... As retailers have adapted to the pressures of omnichannel, many have tried to meet today's challenges with yesterday's tools. But along the way, many have found these new business models put increased pressure on the supply chain. In this episod...
Feb 24, 2017•8 min•Ep. 16
One topic rose above all else at this year's RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference: the customer. In this episode, Matt Gunn and Guy Courtin recap how supply chain is evolving to keep the customers happy and retailers in business. One topic rose above all else at this year's RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference: the customer. In this episode, Matt Gunn and Guy Courtin recap how supply chain is evolving to keep the customers happy and retailers in business.
Feb 17, 2017•15 min•Ep. 15
Samsung, Takata, Volkswagen, Chipotle. Although n… Samsung, Takata, Volkswagen, Chipotle. Although no two product failures are alike, the consequences can be devastating to a company's reputation as well as its bottom line. In this episode, Suhas Sreedhar and Matt Gunn look back at recent product recalls and how various supply chains react.
Jan 27, 2017•14 min•Ep. 14
The NRF show in New York attracted 35,000 attende… The NRF show in New York attracted 35,000 attendees this year. Guy Courtin and Bryan Nella breakdown the major themes for the coming year. First and foremost on the list: reinventing retail to deliver new services and value to the consumer - particularly in-store.
Jan 20, 2017•10 min•Ep. 13
The chemical industry has traditionally approache… The chemical industry has traditionally approached logistics and supply chain strategy with a goal of cost cutting. But as the industry evolves and chemicals executes seek out avenues to business growth, the supply chain poses a significant opportunity. This podcast reviews the latest chemical industry logistics report findings and looks at the future of supply chain strategy for the industry. Read the full LogiChem report here: http://www.gtnex...
Jan 13, 2017•17 min•Ep. 12
The fashion and apparel industry has always been … The fashion and apparel industry has always been a leader in managing global supply chains. But this year, a mix of technologies and societal changes are shaking things up. Matt Gunn and Suhas Sreedhar discuss the five most important (and realistic) developments to monitor in 2017.
Jan 06, 2017•21 min•Ep. 11
