Let's Talk Supply Chain

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 pivot point... Dec...

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] How...

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 idea that you ...

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 A...

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 logistics coordinator.

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 challenges, to lea...

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 actually want and ne...

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 that it's invi...

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 need to make ...

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 b...

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 attention to d...

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 the systems that support...

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 she found so fascinating a...

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 university led her to a marketing ...

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 lines, airlines, ports...

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 ...

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 exactly what's so transform...

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 your career, why ...