Let's Talk Supply Chain
Let's Talk Supply Chain is a podcast hosted by Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, featuring interviews with top supply chain professionals. The show covers best practices, industry changes, and hot topics in supply chain management. Listeners can submit questions to be answered on air.
Episodes
569: Four Eras of Freight Audit, Still Six Weeks Too Late, with Shipium
Kris Gosser & Tim Meester of Shipium explore the four eras of freight audit, AI startups, the control era, and how Always-On Audit impacts your bottom line. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.39] Freight audit and pay's 120-year history, the problem it was originally created to solve, and why its fundamental approach has changed so little over time. "Early on, it was about checking a bill against a
568: Operationalizing AI in Planning: Go From Experimentation to ROI, with Anaplan
Scott Jennings of Anaplan talks about operationalizing AI in planning, eliminating latency tax, the shift to autonomous multi-agent systems, & your next steps. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.52] Scott's role at Anaplan, what they do, and their ideal customer profile. "If you're not collaborating, you're going to get stuck in siloes - and that's what we hear from companies time and time again. I
567: People, Purpose, and Performance: Go Beyond Transportation, with Keller Logistics Group
Bryan Keller of Keller Logistics Group talks about what they do; preserving a family-business culture; & the challenges & innovations defining logistics. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.22] Bryan's journey in the Keller family business, from summer internships to CEO. [07.07] Keller's near 50-year history, how and why the company was founded, and the biggest turning points that transformed Keller
565: Beyond Visibility: Turning Logistics Data Into Landed Cost Savings, with Gnosis Freight
Michael Rentz of Gnosis Freight talks about where organizations are quietly losing money & moving beyond visibility to turn logistics data into cost savings. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.50] Why logistics technology is still treated as a cost center, rather than something that can directly improve margin, and how to make that shift. "If you have the right teams, mindsets and technology partne
564: Discover Why Peak Season Is A Margin-Making Event, Not An Ops Event, with Shipium
Geoff Tamman of Shipium & Dean Freson of ODW Logistics talk about reframing peak season as a margin question; simulation; network redesign; & demand surcharges. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.08] Why peak planning conversations are almost always about capacity, labor, carrier commitments – but much less often about margins. "It's an overlooked topic, until it's too late… A small rounding error
563: Go Beyond AI: Discover the Outcome Advantage, with FourKites
Matt Elenjickal of FourKites talks about AI: key roadblocks to keeping exec buy-in; focusing on outcomes, metrics & shifting from automation to execution. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.52] The mindset shift needed in AI and new technology, and why the real question isn't "What can AI do?" but "What outcome am I accountable for?" "In my role, I talk to a lot of supply chain leaders. And every le
562: Navigating Today's Transportation Landscape to Deliver in Peak Season, with Infios
Steve Blough of Infios talks about 2026 peak season - the state of the market, from challenges to rates; the capacity crunch; & the role of AI and new tech. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.33] Steve's career background, his key areas of focus in supply chain, and the challenges he currently hears from shippers and carriers. "Capacity is tight, rates are high, and shippers are taking a hard loo
561: Bridging Planning and Execution: The Next Frontier of Supply Chain Orchestration, with Cleo
Mahesh Rajasekharan of Cleo talks about what they do; data & visibility challenges; the evolution of supply chain orchestration; & their new Executive Report. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.38] What excites Mahesh about transformation, why he calls Cleo a 'neo-startup', and how he has shaped their mission and growth strategy. "I've always been attracted to transformation opportunities… Cleo had
560: How Dairy Farmers of America Protect Every Product, Every Time, with Samsara
Tom Murray of Dairy Farmers of America talks about their partnership with Samsara, overcoming challenges; safety & efficiency; & driving success every day. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [01.50] An introduction to Tom, and the Dairy Farmers of America. "We're a dairy co-operative. We're owned by 9,000 dairy farmers across 5,000 farms… and they govern us! The farmers run the business." [03.52] T
559: From AI Hype to Business Value: The Future of Supply Chain Intelligence, with Gnosis Freight
Jake Hoffman of Gnosis Freight talks about AI – trust; misconceptions; data; asking the right questions; measuring success; & why the real innovation isn't AI. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.08] The biggest misconceptions people have about AI in logistics. "There's a big misconception that AI itself is the differentiator, that if you have good AI that means all your problems go away. AI is just
558: Maintenance Reimagined, with Samsara
Sean McGee of Samsara talks about maintenance; tackling key pain points; the impact of automation; flexibility, and driving successful change management. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.15] An introduction to Sean, his role at Samsara, and why their conference, Samsara Beyond, is the highlight of the year. [03.31] What the landscape of maintenance has typically looked like, and why Samsara have l
556: Discover AI Applications for Global Supply Chain Management and The Role of Total Landed Cost, with Trade Facilitators
Dan Gardner of Trade Facilitators talks about AI hype, challenges & opportunities; & how their Total Landed Cost engine is driving big impact for US importers. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.17] Dan's collection of currency notes, and what they say about his career journey. [05.33] How, and why, Dan transitioned from logistics to global supply chain management. "There's a lot of competition in
555: How to build a technology partnership that drives results, with Samsara Customer XPO
Tony Graham of XPO talks about their partnership with Samsara; AI; the importance of gaining employee buy-in; & driving impact with new technology solutions. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [01.18] An introduction to Tony and his nearly 30-year career journey at XPO. [02.35] An overview of XPO, what they do, and how they help their customers. "We have about 300 locations, 22,000 employees – we moved
554: Navigate Fuel Volatility and Disruption, with DeliverDirect
Edward Burek of SmartKargo & Marco Ferrara of DeliverDirect talk about issues impacting small parcel delivery; fuel price reality; & keeping costs low & simple. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.04] An introduction to Edward and Marco, and their roles at SmartKargo and DeliverDirect. [03.07] An overview of DeliverDirect – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [03.29] As the
553: Engage and Empower Your Team, with Brecham Group
Chris Hamley of Brecham Group talks about people - 'accidental' supply chain careers; leadership; balancing teams & tech; and creating futureproof careers. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.17] An introduction to Chris and the Brecham Group. [04.10] The current pace of change across the industry, and whether it's actually ready for widespread AI adoption. "The speed of change, and the amount knowle
552: Expand Your Visibility and Achieve Asset Tracking at Scale, with Samsara
David Gal of Samsara talks about their new Tracking Label; shipment visibility; cargo theft, building a tiered tracking strategy; and becoming proactive. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [01.13] An introduction to David and his role at Samsara. "We digitize everything that's not a vehicle!" [02.03] What visibility into a shipment's journey typically looks like, the biggest barriers to accurate visi
551: Make Shipping and Shopping Work Better For Everybody, with Veho
Ita Zur of Veho talks about what they do; the ecommerce industry; the Amazon effect; & balancing cost, speed and optionality for the best customer experience. RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED: Head over to Veho's website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Veho and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter) or YouTube,
550: Discover The Blueprint For Your Autonomous Supply Chain, with FourKites
Jimmy Sebastian of FourKites talks about AI; visibility; the problem with 'AI-washing;' the simple steps to get started; & how to measure scalable success. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.57] An introduction to Jimmy, his background, and role at FourKites. "I care about AI that's not just powerful, but explainable, secure, and enterprise-ready." [04.38] An overview of FourKites, their evolution,
549: Detect Anomalies Before They Show Up As Cost, with Reveel and GOAT Group
Gabrielle Murabito of Reveel & Gloria Seckler of GOAT Group talk about anomaly detection; data & visibility; & why automation is key to finding issues early. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.42] An introduction to Gabrielle, her background and role at Reveel; and a reminder of who Reveel are, what they do, and their customer profile. "We help shippers level the playing field with their carriers, a
548: 2026 Market Review - Explore Key Challenges, Opportunities and Drivers, with SecurSpace
Bobby Strenk of SecurSpace talks about cargo theft; market challenges & opportunities; & equipping suppliers to redefine their competitive advantage. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.51] An introduction to Bobby and his role at SecurSpace. [04.07] An overview of SecurSpace and their customers. "It's like Airbnb but, instead of booking a home for vacation, you're booking parking and storage for c
546: Driving Efficiency From Collaboration, with BlackBerry Radar and Gulf Winds International
Jason Anderson of BlackBerry Radar & Alysse Ligon of Gulf Winds International talk about their partnership, solving fleet challenges & driving efficiency. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.18] An introduction to Jason and his background. [04.45] An overview of BlackBerry Radar, what they do, what's new for them since they were last on the show, and what we can expect in 2027. "We're different to o
545: Look At Your Supply Chain From Every Angle, with Pallet Alliance
Mary Casillo & Patrick Noone of Pallet Alliance talk about people, process, partnership & performance, & how their unique approach drives results for customers. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.22] An introduction to Patrick and Mary, their backgrounds, and roles at Pallet Alliance. [04.42] An overview of Pallet Alliance, and the importance of using fit for purpose pallets. [07.20] What this y
544: How To Move Toward Intelligent, Connected Execution, with Infios
Scott Kramer of Infios talks about intelligent supply chain execution; why visibility & optimization are key building blocks; & leveraging AI the right way. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.25] An introduction to Scott, his role at Infios, and his background. [03.20] An overview of Infios, who they are, and what they do. [03.50] The ethos that has informed Infios's journey with AI and new techno
543: Embrace A Limitless Future, with IFS Softeon
Mark Fralick of IFS Softeon talks about what they do; measuring your warehouse tech ROI; joining IFS; being nimble; & embracing a limitless philosophy. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.27] Why Mark is still so passionate about supply chain after over 30 years in the industry. "I was in the industry before Amazon made it cool!... I'm driven by this idea of inspiration, it feeds me when folks co
542: End Yard Blindness For Good, with Aviro360
Ilhan Kolko of Aviro360 talks about yard blindness and how visibility & clearer decision-making shifts teams from reactive execution to predictable performance. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.31] An introduction to Ilhan and the career journey that led him to Aviro360. [03.39] The industry challenges that led to the creation of Aviro360, and why they 'built what the industry needed.' "It's a hug
541: How 3PLs and Consultants are Reshaping Warehouse Automation, with TGW Logistics
Meagan Gauthier of TGW Logistics talks about how 3PLs and consultants are reshaping warehouse automation, and the business potential in transformation. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.13] An introduction to Meagan and her role at TGW Logistics. "I have an engineering background, so that allows me to connect the operational KPI's to the financial realities and ROI in a very practical way. I he
540: Discover Why Visibility Isn't Fixing The Last Mile, with OneRail
Bill Catania of OneRail talks about why visibility isn't fixing the last mile, simplifying complex tech stacks & translating AI investment into outcomes. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.49] An introduction to Bill and OneRail, and how their commitment to innovation and collaboration has seen many of their customers become investors. "About a third of our capital has come from our partners – and
539: Discover How Express Shipping Shapes Modern Commerce, with ShipStation and DHL Express
Jesscia Webb of ShipStation & Rachel McGarry of DHL Express talk about changing consumer behavior & how express shipping & new tech is shaping modern commerce. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.14] An introduction to Jessica and her role at ShipStation, and Rachel and her role at DHL Express. [03.50] The evolution of the e-commerce market and the factors influencing it, from cost to consumer experi
538: Enjoy Ecommerce Delivery at the Speed of Flight, with DeliverDirect
Jeffrey Elder of Delta Air Lines & Derreck Travers of SmartKargo talk about DeliverDirect & combining speed, tech & simplicity for the best shipping experience. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.06] An introduction to Derreck and SmartKargo. [02.33] An overview of DeliverDirect – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. "We're an alternative delivery network… We're pulling dif
537: How To Ask Better Questions and Drive Project Success, with Brecham Group
Chris Hamley of Brecham Group talks about setting projects up for success; asking better questions; why implementation isn't the end; & progress NOT perfection. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.01] An introduction to Chris and Brecham Group. "Too many organizations focus on perfection. Really, our goal is to suck less. It's to get better, change how you think about the way you do business, and ev
536: Prevent Supply Disruptions and Protect Revenue, with FourKites
Stephen Dyke of FourKites talks about inbound logistics: fragmentation; manual work; data siloes; AI; & why the receiving dock is such an under-invested area. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.25] An introduction to Stephen, his background combining computing and supply chain and, as a self-confessed 'passionate practitioner,' what he loves about supply chain. [07.05] An overview of FourKites – who
535: Experience A New Industry Standard In The Yard, with Terminal Industries
Darin Brannan talks about Terminal Industries & what they do; building the industry's only Yard Operating System; & reinventing the future of logistics. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.25] An introduction to Darin, his background, the recipe for business success that led to the founding of Terminal, and why Top Gun might just have inspired his University degree. "I started, deep in Silicon Valley
534: Move From Excel Chaos to Agile, Data-Driven Planning, with Colibri S&OP
Alexia Vitali of Colibri S&OP talks about what they do; why most mid‑market companies still run on Excel; & making planning simple, collaborative & impactful. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.55] An introduction to Alexia and her journey moving from Europe to Canada to build Colibri's American presence. "It's a bit like building a company inside a company… so the beginning was just about listening
533: Navigating The Freight Downturn, with TSG Fleet
Trace Haggard of TSG Fleet talks about the freight downturn; what 2026 will bring; converting what you already own into opportunity; & building partnerships. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.07] A re-introduction to Trace and TSG Fleet. [05.07] An overview of the prolonged freight recession: where it started, the factors driving it, and the impact on the industry. "During the pandemic, the smartes
532: Turning Purposeful AI into Business Outcomes, with Infios
Aadil Kazmi of Infios talks about purposeful innovation; intelligent execution; tech readiness; and turning AI into measurable business outcomes. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.14] An introduction to Aadil, and an overview of Infios. "Supply chains run best when operators can execute them on a single stack." [03.20] How Aadil's experience at Amazon sparked an entrepreneurial journey that ultima
531: Innovating Refrigerated Fleet Management, with PLM Fleet
Don Durm of PLM Fleet talks about what they do; maximizing fleet flexibility; cold supply chain challenges; & leveraging trailer telematics for success. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.30] An overview of PLM Fleet and how they help their customers, and an introduction to Don and his 30+ year career, from law enforcement to supply chain. "We breathe cold chain!.. We help people manage risk, save t
530: Navigate Supply Chain Disruption and Resilience, with ProcureAbility
Carlos Perico of ProcureAbility talks about supply chain resilience in 2026; tariffs & disruption; supplier relationships; & key strategies for the future. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.47] An introduction to Carlos, and how his international experiences helped shape his career. "I'm passionate about travel, culture, food – and my career has supported that... My career has been very relation
529: Empower The People Who Power The World, With Samsara
Tim Nagy of Samsara talks about tech & AI: what workers really think; agility; retaining talent; & shifting from reactive to predictive road safety & logistics. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.41] An introduction to Tim, his role as a sales engineer, and a reminder of how Samsara helps their customers. "You get two different kinds of engineers: the kind who don't really want to be out in the
528: Is Your Shipping Budget Ready? Survive The 2026 GRIs With Reveel And Paccurate
Quinn Nelson of Reveel & Tony Villanova of Paccurate talk about the 2026 General Rate Increase; the current parcel shipping landscape; & keeping costs down. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.16] An introduction to Quinn, his background, and role at Reveel. [02.49] An introduction to Tony, his 25-year industry career, and role at Paccurate. [04.23] The current parcel shipping landscape, and the k
527: Automate Global Freight, with Cervo AI
Troy Shen of Cervo AI talks about what they do; simplifying customs, compliance & tariffs; people & tech; & how Cervo is changing the narrative for startups. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.28] An introduction to Troy, his background, and how the U.S.-China trade war – and the power and fragility of global trade – ultimately inspired him to build Cervo AI. "My Dad came to the US with $50 in
526: Supercharge Your Data, with Nauta
Valentina Jordan of Nauta talks about what they do; making data simple & actionable; being AI-native; & going beyond visualization to modernize execution. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.01] An introduction to Valentina, her background, and how she came to co-found Nauta. "I really enjoy working and building with technology and engineers – and what's more exciting than building in supply chain, o
525: Activate Your Supply Chain's Data, with Google Cloud
Paula Natoli of Google Cloud talks about 2026 supply chain challenges & opportunities; AI & data; and what teams can do now to build a better tomorrow. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.20] An introduction to Paula and her decades-long supply chain career. [06.15] The single biggest mindset shift supply chain leaders need to make this year to stay ahead of the curve. "2026 is going to be a pivo
524: Increase the Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability of Your operations, with Samsara
Kiren Sekar of Samsara talks about what they do; data, AI and unification; improving driver safety; and cutting costs whilst boosting engagement. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [3.19] An introduction to Kiren, his background, and why supply chain is a big opportunity to make an impact. "What's always motivated me is solving hard technical problems that have big impact in the world." [07.16] Ho
523: Q1 Kick-Off: Discover the Strategies and Steps You Need to Take Now, with Blue Yonder
Duncan Angove of Blue Yonder talks about supply chain in 2026 and beyond; AI; & how businesses can get out of testing mode and lean into scalable innovation. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.52] An introduction to Duncan, his background and career journey, and what has always interested him about technology. "I'm lucky to have lived through multiple computing transitions, and I always loved the
522: Replace Heroics Not Humans, with Amazon Web Services
Tariq Choudry of Amazon Web Services talks about why AI pilots still fail, cyber risk, decisions over dashboards, & why AI will replace heroics, not humans. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.13] An introduction to Tariq, his background, and role at AWS. "I spend my time thinking about how we move from software that explains problems to software that actually solves them at scale." [06.18] Why
521: Women In Supply Chain™, Ruth Rojas
Ruth Rojas talks about her career journey; bridging the gap between frontline teams and supply chain tech; mentorship; & what drives her in her life & career. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.57] An introduction to Ruth and her company Tecsys. [04.04] Ruth's early interest in engineering and how she chose her major. [05.42] Why Ruth moved from Texas to New York, and her first industry job as a
520: Enter the New Era of Supply Chain Management, with Infios
Beth Hendriks talks about Infios: what they do; intelligent supply chain execution; moving AI from hype to outcomes; & what 2026 will bring for the industry. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.33] An overview of Beth's 30-plus year career and how she learned to balance it with motherhood. "I'm a mother of six, and that gave me a lot of skills to be effective in my everyday job… To balance chal
519: Overcoming The Perfect Storm: Moving Beyond Basic Automation To Realize AI's Full Potential, with Amazon Web Services
Kris Orlowski of Amazon Web Services talks about their recent survey and what it reveals about data, trust, decision-making and AI readiness in supply chain. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.12] An introduction to Kris, his background, and his role at Amazon Web Services. "A good part of my role right now, as we're continuing to innovate, is understanding what supply chain practitioners actual
518: From Automation to Intelligence: How AI Is Transforming the Modern Warehouse, with GreyOrange
Saurabh Gupta of GreyOrange talks about how AI is transforming the modern warehouse, the role of partners, & why automation without orchestration underdelivers. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.33] Saurabh's career journey and what he learned from being involved in software development for iPods and the very first iPhone at Apple. "The most powerful technology is one that works so seamlessly
517: 'Useful AI': Your Key to Visibility Project Success, with Shippeo
Lucien Besse of Shippeo talks about navigating supply chain chaos; data quality & continuous improvement; AI; and the keys to visibility project success. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.38] An introduction to Lucien and the journey that led him to co-found Shippeo. [07.07] The biggest sources of chaos for supply chain teams, and why they need flexibility and visibility. "Supply chain managers
516: Innovation, Transformation, and Modern Supply Chains, with Blue Yonder
Andrea Morgan-Vandome of Blue Yonder explores what true end-to-end supply chain transformation looks like amidst unprecedented complexity and disruption. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.47] An introduction to Andrea and her role, and how Blue Yonder helps their customers. "We bring the physical and digital worlds together, and that's key in supply chain." [06.05] Why end-to-end planning will
515: Experience Precision Supply Chain Operations, with Brecham Group
Chris Hamley & Andy Smith of Brecham Group talk about what they do; what makes them different, Precision Supply Chain Operations; & helping you suck less. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.58] Chris's background and the journey that led him to co-found Brecham Group. "I started out loading trucks!... And it got to a point where I got frustrated trying to broker conversations. People didn't pay
514: Turn Strategic Planning Into Retail Profitability, with Anaplan
Scott Jennings of Anaplan talks about retail inventory optimization, planning challenges, AI & how Anaplan enables retailers to sell more and carry less. [03.37] An introduction to Scott, his background, and experience in the industry. "Siloes are present functionally across different pieces of the business, whether it's merchandise, supply chain or finance. But they're also persistent inside t
513: Women In Supply Chain™, Megan Rudolph
Megan Rudolph talks about her career journey; developing a team through hypergrowth; the challenges & opportunities for parcel in 2026; & finding inspiration. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.15] An introduction to Megan and Saddle Creek Logistics Services. [03.00] Megan's early career dream of sports journalism, how graduating during the recession led her to take a sales job at UPS, and what
511: Women In Supply Chain™, Jennie Malafarina
Jennie Malafarina talks about her career journey; collaboration & community; building businesses; & turning marketing from a cost center into a revenue driver. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.30] An introduction to Jennie and her businesses Virago Marketing and FR8MVMT. [05.03] Why Jennie pursued a degree in communications, and how having three kids under five during her final year at universi
510: Women In Supply Chain™, Kendra Tanner
Kendra Tanner talks about her career journey; what she's learned about leadership, making an impact on boards and conference stages; & inspiring women. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.35] An introduction to Kendra and her company, Allstates WorldCargo. [03.40] Kendra's education and how her marriage to her high school sweetheart impacted her career path. "I wanted to get my business
509: Women In Supply Chain™, Nermine Saad
Nermine Saad talks about her career journey; fostering a culture of learning; moving from Egypt to Canada; mentorship; & the future of digital transformation. [03.48] What sparked Nermine's interest in logistics, and how it led her to seek out a career that connected strategy, people, and operations. "I realized there's an entire industry behind the movement of goods, and it involves shipping
508: Reliable and Responsive – DCLI's RapidLink Repairs Is Keeping Drivers Moving
Rob Finch talks about Rapid Link Repairs, boosting customer satisfaction with response times; a fresh approach to cost; safety; & reducing downtime for drivers. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.11] An introduction to Rob, his background, and his role at DCLI and RapidLink Repairs. "Most of my career has been figuring out how to bring commercial and operations together." [03.09] An overview of
507: Logistics Providers: Ready For An AI-First Approach? Then Discover Your Biggest Opportunity, with Google Cloud
Steven Delperdang of Google Cloud talks about trust; evolution of visibility; & and the big opportunities for logistics providers taking an AI-first approach. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.08] After years spent at Caterpillar and Penske, how Steven is now using the 'One Google' approach to run Google's own internal supply chain and solve the legacy pain points he faced in his past roles, and e
506: Women In Supply Chain™, Zera Zheng
Zera Zheng talks about her career journey; being open to opportunity; the importance of understanding risk; & what she learned, moving from China to Europe. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.36] How Zera began her career, going from University to a graduate program at Kuehne and Nagel, and how it allowed her to learn all about logistics. [07.20] Why it's important to try different things during
505: New Tech and A Big Announcement: Go Behind the Scenes at IANA, with Lynxis
Allen Thomas of Lynxis talks about two new products; demystifying AI; the biggest challenge & opportunity in intermodal; & why terminals need to work better. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.12] An introduction to Allen and Lynxis. "We have the tech, services and infrastructure to make terminals work better." [02.48] Why we need terminals to work better. [03.16] Why Union Pacific's proposed me
504: Discover the Recipe for Best-in-Class Transformation, with EyeOn
Freek Aertsen & Bart Paridaen of EyeOn talk about digital transformation: value discovery, creation & realization; the big challenges; & key success factors. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.17] An introduction to Freek and Bart, their backgrounds, and roles at EyeOn. "I have a background in economics, took a wrong turn somewhere - and ended up in supply chain!" Freek [07.13] An overview of E
503: Women In Supply Chain™, Andrea Morgan-Vandome
Andrea Morgan talks about her career journey; the similarities between supply chain & astrophysics, innovation, and why women need to bloom where they land. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.37] Andrea's degree in astrophysics, and why curiosity was her biggest driver. "I had a deep interest in the origins of the universe… It gave me the training to ask the right questions." [5.14] How a post-
502: Current Success vs Future Potential: Finding the AI Balance, with Shipium
Jason Murray of Shipium talks about AI: its impacts, now and in the future; common misconceptions; investment; developing new skills; & changing your mindset. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.04] An introduction to Jason, his career, and why he founded Shipium. "Lots of companies are going through an Amazon-ification. Amazon was really good at dealing with this complex multi-source, multi-des
501: Uncover Hidden Inefficiencies and Opportunities, with Pallet Alliance
Mary Casillo & Aubrey Galbraith talk about how Pallet Alliance's onsite audits uncover inefficiencies & identify opportunities for cost-saving & sustainability. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.04] An introduction to Mary and Aubrey, their backgrounds, and roles at Pallet Alliance. [07.30] An overview of Pallet Alliance – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [10.10] Fr
500: Women in Supply Chain, Angela Woody
Angela Woody talks about her career journey; learning to let go of inherited beliefs; making IT investments; & the guiding principles that have shaped her life. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.09] Angela's coincidental career – how volunteering at an event led to an internship that led to a full-time role at Kimberly-Clark. "It was a happenstance!... Someone took a chance on me." [08.41] Angel
499: Navigating the EV Revolution, with Anaplan
Emily Nicholls of Anaplan talks about how integrated business planning helps automotive OEMs navigate EV growth & build finance-forward future-ready businesses. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.38] An introduction to Emily, her background in physics, and how her boutique supply chain specialist consultancy was acquired by Anaplan. [05.44] An overview of Anaplan – who they are, what they do, and h
498: Tariffs, Turbines, and an Information Super Highway: Behind the Scenes at the Port of Long Beach
Noel Hacegaba of the Port of Long Beach talks about tariffs, sustainability, infrastructure investments & the creation of a Supply Chain Information Highway. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.02] An introduction to Noel, and his role at the Port. "Our tagline is 'the port of choice.' And one of the reasons we are the port of choice is because we have a team that's committed to excellence." [03
497: Transform Your Returns Management and Delight Customers, with Blue Yonder
Tim Robinson of Blue Yonder talks about returns: the challenges & potential, role of AI, inventory management, tariffs, & the importance of customer experience. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.42] Tim's career; how he founded his business, Doddle, and the story behind the name; and how that journey led him to Blue Yonder. "It's quite rare that you isolate and identify supply chain as your ch
496: AI-Powered, Human-Led – Discover the Future of Routing, with OneRail
Bill Catania of OneRail & Adam Isenberg of National Association of Wholesale Distributors discuss routing - the challenges, the tech & why unification is key. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.02] An introduction to Adam and the National Association of Wholesale Distributors (NAW). "We're the leading advocacy and government affairs voice for the distributors, whether you're moving computer chip
495: Discover Hyper-Intelligent Orchestration, with GreyOrange
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493: Women in Supply Chain, Natalie Walker
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492: 85% of Procurement Teams Will Still Be Clearing Up Bad Supplier Data in 2027?! Graphite Connect Has The Answer
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491: 2028 - Shipium Counts Down to the AI Revolution
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489: Time To Swap Your Axe For A Chainsaw: The Power of Agentic AI
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488: Women in Supply Chain, Kimberly Rodriguez
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487: 1.3 Million IoT Events Per Day?! How Blume Global is Making Visibility Data Usable
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486: Revealed - The Number One Way To Make Your Supply Chain Future-Proof
Ross Hickey of Shippeo talks about supply chain visibility - closing gaps, building future-proof tech stacks, change management, and driving business value. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.39] An introduction to Ross and his role at Shippeo, and a reminder of who Shippeo are and how they help their customers. [04.45] From in-transit uncertainty to the first and last miles, the typical blind spo
484: Women in Supply Chain, Saskia Van Gendt
Saskia Van Gendt talks about her career journey; sustainability challenges & opportunities; the importance of knowledge-sharing; & her experience as a woman. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.52] How Saskia discovered a passion for sustainability, and how that passion grew into a career. "From a young age, I'd always felt a connection to nature… But, it wasn't until I was in high school and I did
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