Supply Chain Management Review Podcast Network
The Supply Chain Management Review Podcast Network offers weekly episodes covering the best in supply chain management and industry topics. It features discussions and insights from experts in the field, aimed at professionals looking to stay updated on trends and best practices.
Episodes
Talking Supply Chain: Rethinking supplier relationships
In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, Sam Jenks explains why supplier relationship management should function as procurement’s operating system, transforming suppliers from transactional vendors into strategic partners that drive resilience, innovation, and long-term value.
Talking Supply Chain: Cargo theft’s new era
Cargo theft has surged and become increasingly sophisticated since 2020, driven by international crime rings, strategic fraud schemes, and evolving technology that now requires supply chain leaders to adopt stronger security processes and cross-industry collaboration.…
Frictionless Supply Chain: The pharma supply chain
In this episode of the Frictionless Supply Chain, Beth Hayes, a consultant to pharmaceutical companies, joins host Rosemary Coates, executive director of the Reshoring Institute, to discuss the complexity of pharmaceutical supply chains.
Talking Supply Chain: From cost cutter to strategic powerhouse
In a volatile economic environment, procurement is evolving from a back-office cost function into a strategic driver of EBITDA, resilience, and competitive advantage—if organizations invest in data, talent, and accountability.
Talking Supply Chain: Turning AI time savings into value
Fairmarkit’s Erin McFarland joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to explore why AI’s promised time savings in procurement doesn’t always translate into better outcomes and what leaders must fix in processes, governance, and decision-making to turn AI efficiency into…
Talking Supply Chain: Is AI expanding cyber risk?
In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, Kiteworks’ Chief Strategy Officer Tim Freestone explains why AI is reshaping cyber risk across supply chains, and why data governance, not infrastructure security alone, will determine who stays ahead of increasingly sophisticated…
Talking Supply Chain: Why pallet building is the next frontier for warehouse productivity
In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, Lucas Systems’ Kyle Franklin explains why pallet building is one of the most overlooked opportunities in the warehouse, and how AI-driven optimization can deliver major productivity, safety, and cost gains without new physical…
Talking Supply Chain: Why automation feasibility should guide supply chain decisions
In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, executives from TMX Transform explain why automation feasibility studies, digital twins, and AI-driven simulation are now essential for making resilient, ROI-backed supply chain decisions amid labor shortages, rising costs, and…
Talking Supply Chain: Is a manufacturing renaissance happening?
In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, Brian Straight speaks with KPMG’s Brian Higgins about the resurgence of U.S. manufacturing, the role of tariffs and proximity-driven strategies, and whether technology, labor, and energy constraints will turn today’s momentum into a…
In Transit Podcast: The returns reckoning — fixing the most overlooked gap in modern retail
Returns are no longer a back-end burden but a strategic lever, and companies that elevate reverse logistics to an executive-level priority can unlock new value across forecasting, customer experience, and profitability.
Talking Supply Chain: AI-driven planning enters a new phase
In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, Gartner’s Jan Snoeckx explains how AI and autonomous planning are shifting supply chain organizations from manual forecasting to faster, data-driven, decision-centric planning models.
Talking Supply Chain: Procurement’s AI stress test
Oro Labs CEO Sudhir Bhojwani joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to reveal why AI is advancing faster than procurement’s ability to use it, and what leaders must do now to avoid costly mistakes.
Talking Supply Chain: AI tackles the chaos of third-party risk management
In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, Aravo’s Dave Rusher joins Brian Straight to discuss how AI is transforming third-party risk management—helping companies turn unstructured data and fragmented compliance efforts into smarter, faster decisions.
Talking Supply Chain: Made in America with Corvus Robotics
As automation reshapes global supply chains, Corvus Robotics is taking a different path, designing and producing its inventory-scanning drones in California. In this Talking Supply Chain podcast episode, CEO Jackie Wu discusses how domestic manufacturing strengthens supply…
Talking Supply Chain: Bridging the IT–OT divide
In this episode, Brian Straight and Fares Sakka explore the cultural, technological, and security challenges of IT–OT integration—and the strategies manufacturers can use to bridge the gap.
Talking Supply Chain: Sustainable procurement moves from optional to essential
Sustainable procurement is evolving into a critical driver of business resilience, and Dr. Luan Ho shares practical strategies for measuring emissions, managing risk, and embedding sustainability into supply chains.
Talking Supply Chain: How Edible Arrangements ties product, brand, and the cold-chain together
Edible Arrangements’ Jay De Sieno explains how packaging doubles as food protection and brand signal, built through supplier partnerships, rigorous testing, cold-chain discipline, and a push toward greener, longer-life materials.
Frictionless Supply Chain: Design-to-source intelligence
In this Frictionless videocast, Sarah Rich explains how Supplyframe uses AI-driven insights on pricing, availability, and risk to guide early product design, while urging practitioners to keep learning and embrace AI.
Talking Supply Chain: How AI-infused location intelligence is reshaping supply chains
In this episode of Talking Supply Chain, Stuart Ryan of HERE Technologies explains how AI-powered mapping and location intelligence are transforming logistics with real-time precision, efficiency, and resilience
Frictionless Supply Chain: Women leaders in the trucking industry
Listen as Marina Ivanov, co-founder and CEO of Apex Transit Solutions, joins Rosemary Coates, executive director of the Reshoring Institute, on the Frictionless Supply Chain podcast to discuss being the CEO of a trucking company and women leadership in trucking.
Talking Supply Chain: Oliver Wight’s Tom Strohl on finding success among disruption
Oliver Wight’s Tom Strohl shares how the best organizations are turning chaos into competitive advantage in this episode of the Talking Supply Chain podcast.
Talking Supply Chain: ALAN ensures disaster relief supplies arrive on time
The nonprofit organization American Logistics Aid Network helps coordinate logistics and supply chain services for relief agencies, connecting those groups with transportation and shipping services in disaster areas.
Frictionless Supply Chain: What you should know about the trucking industry
Pamela Bracher of the ATA joins the Frictionless Supply Chain podcast to break down critical legal and liability issues in the trucking industry. From understanding the difference between asset-based carriers and brokers to navigating the Carmack Amendment and leveraging…
Talking Supply Chain: Big changes come to LTL shipping
The National Motor Freight Classification system is changing. Keith Peterson of the NMFTA joins Talking Supply Chain to explain what that means.
Talking Supply Chain: Schneider Electric’s approach to the modern supply chain
Agustin Lopez Diaz, North American supply chain officer for Schneider Electric, explains how the company is handling AI, building resiliency, and the biggest challenges it is working to overcome.
Talking Supply Chain: AI meets pharma with TraceLink’s vision for a smarter supply chain
TraceLink CEO Shabbir Dahod discusses how AI and digitalization are transforming the pharmaceutical supply chain, from end-to-end visibility and compliance to predictive insights and intelligent automation.
In Transit Podcast: Uncovering the blind spots in supply chain compliance — and how to fix them
As regulatory pressure intensifies and global supply chain scrutiny expands beyond tier-one suppliers, Sayari’s Colby Potter joins the In Transit podcast to reveal how companies can use public records and trade data to expose hidden risks, strengthen compliance, and unlock…
Frictionless Supply Chain: Global sourcing and manufacturing with Calico
In this episode, Kathleen Chan, CEO of Calico, explains how AI technology is assisting in the design and development of apparel, footwear, and jewelry while helping companies locate vetted manufacturers around the world.
Talking Supply Chain: Tariff talk with the Reshoring Institute’s Rosemary Coates
Rosemary Coates has spent more than a decade helping companies bring manufacturing back to the U.S., so she has a unique view on the impact of tariffs, and whether the Trump administration approach could result in a new wave of manufacturing gains for the country.
Talking Supply Chain: Putting Gen AI into action
DHL Supply Chain’s VP-Analytics & Performance Eric Walters joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to discuss how the company is leveraging Gen AI in real-world use cases today.
Talking Supply Chain: State of the SMB supply chain with Alibaba’s Yikun Shao
Yikun Shao, head of B2B North American supply chain for Alibaba Group, joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to talk about the challenges, and opportunities facing small and midsized businesses in the current market.
Talking Supply Chain: The on-the-ground reality of tariffs
While much of the focus of tariffs is on the immediate cost and mitigating that impact, there are many hidden costs that come along with them, including higher warehouse rates and freight rate increases to meet customer delivery demands. SPS Commerce’s Tracey Ortiz joined…
Talking Supply Chain: Navigating today’s geopolitical world
While companies can’t plan for every scenario, they can prepare for most. EY’s Courtney Rickert McCaffrey joined the Talking Supply Chain podcast to explain how.
Talking Supply Chain: How J&J’s Luis Roman views digital transformations
As vice president of Johnson & Johnson’s MedTech Supply Chain, Luis Roman has a front-row seat to the digital transformation of supply chains. He joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to talk how that transformation has impacted J&J’s MedTech supply chain.
Talking Supply Chain: Exploring warehouse technology strategies
A. Duie Pyle has an extensive warehouse operation to manage its customer’s inventory throughout. Andy Moul, director warehouse & distribution solutions, joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to discuss the technologies and strategies that are working in today’s…
Frictionless Videocast: The Chaotic World of Trade Today
Listen as Karen Murphy International Trade Advisor and Trade Compliance Expert, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss the current state of tariffs and trade.
In Transit Podcast: Understanding the impact of Trump on shipping and trade flows
In this episode of the In Transit Podcast, Jono Liu, vp of global sales & marketing at Dimerco Express Group, joins host Vishnu Rajamanickam of The Logistics Report to discuss the complexities of evolving global trade dynamics in light of shifting U.S. trade policies.
Frictionless Supply Chain Videocast: The Global Technology Supply Chain
In this episode, Andrea discusses her long and very successful career in technology and the changes and major shifts in the business environment, that have occurred over the past 30 years that she has been at the helm of Rand Technologies.
Talking Supply Chain: Explaining Agentic AI
Artificial intelligence buzz gave way to Generative AI buzz which has now been overtaken by Agentic AI buzz. What does it all mean? Fairmarkit CEO Kevin Frechette joined the Talking Supply Chain podcast to cut through the buzzwords and explain where Agentic AI can help your…
Talking Supply Chain: Genpact’s Anderson talks tariff strategies
Peter Anderson once had to move $380 million of goods to mitigate the impact of tariff. Now, as global supply chain lead at Genpact, he is sharing details on that experience and some of the strategies he employed with the Talking Supply Chain podcast audience.
Talking Supply Chain: Will Visibility-as-a-Service enable full supply chain transparency?
Frank Kenney, director of industry solutions at Cleo, told the Talking Supply Chain podcast that he believes we will eventually reach widespread end-to-end supply chain visibility, and the Visibility-as-a-Service model could be the key.
Talking Supply Chain: Building a procurement talent pipeline
The National Association of State Procurement Officials is trying to build a pipeline of talent in public procurement careers. That includes outreach and unique job training and shadow programs with local high schools.
Talking Supply Chain: Open eBL tackles trade inefficiencies
Open eBL is hoping its open-source, standards-based electronic bill of lading is the efficiency game-changer global trade has been searching for.
Talking Supply Chain: Visibility and external manufacturing
Gartner Supply Chain’s Sam New joined the Talking Supply Chain podcast to talk about how business can overcome the challenges of achieving visibility with manufacturing partners.
Talking Supply Chain: 2025 trends with Abe Eshkenazi
ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to talk which trends will continue in 2025, and what they mean for supply chain talent.
Frictionless Podcast: How the U.S. ExIm Bank Helps American Exporters
Sandra Donzella from the U.S. Export-Import Bank discusses how ExIm programs, including export insurance and financing, help U.S. businesses expand internationally while minimizing financial risks.
Talking Supply Chain: The top 3 risk trends for 2025
Risks are not going away. Moody’s Andrei Quinn-Barabanov joined Talking Supply Chain to discuss what the biggest risk trends for 2025 will be.
Talking Supply Chain: Assessing the freight market
Is the freight market in a slump, or about to come out of one? AFS Logistics’ Andy Dyer breaks it down in this episode of the Talking Supply Chain podcast.
Talking Supply Chain: Asking the right questions before a network move
With companies shifting supply chains around the world, what are the questions that need to be answered to achieve success? enVista’s Nate Rosier details those, and which ones should take priority.
In Transit Podcast: What Makes Service Supply Chains Hard To Predict And Manage?
In this episode, Navneet Lekshminarayanan, the founder and managing director of Holocene, joined In Transit host Vishnu Rajamanickam to discuss insights and strategies for managing complex service supply chains.
Frictionless Videocast: Transforming the American Rust Belt into the Tech Belt
In this podcast, journalist Rebecca Fannin and reshoring expert Rosemary Coates discuss the transformation of America's Rust Belt into a high-tech hub driven by innovations like 3D printing, robotics, and electric vehicles.
Talking Supply Chain: LogicSource’s Dave Pennino talks procurement trends
Retailers have faced plenty of changes in recent years, and that has put a spotlight on procurement practices. LogicSource CEO Dave Pennino joined the Talking Supply Chain podcast to talk about the changes taking place in the space.
Talking Supply Chain: What level of risk are you willing to accept?
Mitigation can only eliminate some risk in an organization. Aravo’s Loren Johnson tells Talking Supply Chain podcast host Brian Straight that it’s about learning what level of risk you are willing to accept.
Talking Supply Chain: Elections and preparing the supply chain
The upcoming U.S. presidential election represents the latest test of the global supply chain, with each party pitching a different vision for global trade.
Achieving Supply Chain Excellence: Balancing Cost, Resilience, and ESG Compliance
Discover expert strategies for mastering supply chain management by balancing cost control, resilience, and ESG compliance. Learn from Georg Roesch, VP of Direct Procurement Strategy at JAGGAER, as he shares insights and technologies reshaping the supply chain landscape for…
Talking Supply Chain: Gen AI’s slow start
EY’s Matthew Burton joined the Talking Supply Chain podcast to explain research that shows Generative AI is still in the early stages of transforming supply chains.
Talking Supply Chain: A 3PL with a heart? MonarKonnect tries a new approach
MonarKonnect is looking to upend the 3PL market, offering service with a heart as it tries to engage customers with kindness.
Talking Supply Chain: Behind the manufacturing of Olympic medals
Fictiv’s Tessa Axsom joins the Talking Supply Chain podcast to discuss the processes involved in producing Olympic medals.
Talking Supply Chain: Supply chain’s watchdog
The healthcare supply chain is complex, and simply using the available data to gain visibility is more complex than it seems. OptiFreight Logistics’ Emily Gallo explains in this Talking Supply Chain podcast.
Talking Supply Chain: Think structurally for margin enhancements
AlixPartner’s Derek Knueve and Andrew Kerr join Talking Supply Chain to discuss how supply chains find margin growth in a market where volumes and pricing are not increasing.
