Let's Talk Supply Chain

Ann Marie Jonkman of Blue Yonder talks about using tech to solve labor challenges; empowering teams & organizations to fulfill potential; & future supply chains.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[07.42] An introduction to Blue Yonder, what they do, and how they help their customers.

“We’re your technology partner… if you want new innovation, advice on reducing yo...

Ryan Walicki & Matt Montgomery talk about supplier management - data challenges; complex tech; taking a proactive approach to risk; & the potential of AI.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[06.43] Introductions to today’s guests and what they do.

“I completely nerd out about supplier management and third-party risk!”

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Evin Sisemore talks about founding a business alongside her husband; navigating its acquisition; how sales have evolved; & supporting women in supply chain.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[07.47] Evin’s career journey, and how she found supply chain.

“I ended up taking a job and falling in love with it. We always joke, ‘Don’t ever burn any bridges in this indus...

Dwayne Johnson talks about SCI; Section 321 & the rise of borderless e-commerce; & why a well-designed cross-border supply chain can be a competitive advantage.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[06.45] An introduction to SCI, what they do, and how they help their customers.

“Everybody is competing for customers, so it’s important to build a model where the shippi...

Martin Hespeler & Graham Burford talk about warehouse management; challenges & opportunities; & how tech is helping logistics providers navigate market forces.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[08.21] Introductions to Martin and Graham, and their roles at CargoWise and AWA Logistics.

[09.54] The traditional approach to warehousing and how, and why, that approach ...

Neil Clover talks about bridging the digital divide; design thinking; the challenges of integrating new tech; & empowering workers by simplifying solutions. 

[07.09] Neil’s journey through the world of tech; his reflections on what’s changed and what he’s learned; and why we all need to focus on the art of simplicity.

“There’s a lack of simplicity, a lack of elegance… and technology gives us...

Julie Tilenius discusses her career journey; the importance of building skills by trying new things; how the industry has changed; & her biggest achievements.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[08.57] Julie’s early years; how her father’s career ignited a passion for finance; and the job that laid the foundations for her future career path.

“I was so fortunate that my first job out of college was for KPMG… worki...

Krenar Komoni talks about Tive; understanding the condition, as well as location, of shipments; sustainability; and why every shipment matters.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[07.19] Krenar’s education, his passion for start-ups, and the career journey that led him from space stations, chips, and wireless to founding Tive.

“I’ve always worked for start-ups sinc...

Ryan Walicki of Relish talks about why enterprise solutions rarely cover all bases; the rise of AI; & the importance of collaboration & customer experience.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[07.28] The story behind the brand name Relish.

“While I’m more of a mustard and ketchup guy personally (!), Relish just really stood out to us – a word that can create certai...

Stephen Dascoli & Vincent Lacopella talk about cross-border ecommerce - the challenges & opportunities; the importance of technology; and market growth.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[07.24] Introductions to Stephen and Vincent, and their roles at CargoWise and Alba Wheels Up.

[09.58] The rapid rise in ecommerce, and the factors driving its international growth.

“As consumers, we want convenience. You can co...

Lalitha Rajagopalan talks about her career journey; the experience of founding her own business; her passion for equality; & what she loves about procurement.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[07.40] Lalitha’s early years, and how she went from a degree in economics to the world of procurement and supply chain.

[10.20] Lalitha’s extensive education, and her ongoing commitment to curiosity.

[12.45] Lalitha’s time at Ariba and ...

Evan Shelley of Truck Parking Club talks about creating tech that truckers want to use; why the industry is tough for the small guys; & transforming trucking logistics.

[06.49] Evan’s background in real estate, and how his experiences led him to found Truck Parking Club.

[08.49] An overview of the current trucking landscape, and the challenges the industry is facing.

[12.24] How The Truck Parking Club process works for truckers.

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Amy Leachman of Delivery Solutions talks about the brand & what they do; ecommerce & the importance of omnichannel; and provider and solution diversification.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[07.58] How, and why, the ecommerce market has evolved so rapidly over the last few years; and the landscape of the industry in 2024.

“COVID really shaped or accelerated the business… the need for last mile delivery, and how...

Jill Standish & Laurence Brenig-Jones join Sarah Godet of RELEX to discuss collaboration; surge buying and social media; & balancing cost with service.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[05.37] An introduction to today’s guests, Jill Standish of Accenture and Laurence Brenig-Jones of RELEX, and their roles.

[07.20] An overview of an upcoming RELEX report, surveying retail and CPG leaders, that details the industry’s main chall...

Dave Cox of Polaris Transportation Group talks about embracing change; the importance of relationships; cross-border complexity; & the power of digitization.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[06.38] How Polaris Transportation Group was founded 30 years ago, and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

[07.38] An overview of Polaris – what they do, and how they help their customers.

[08.58] The ideal client for Polaris.

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In this episode of the #LetsTalkSupplyChain Podcast, we discuss:

[07.11] The early years of Pam’s career, and what she learned along the way.

[09.23] Why Pam moved to Brazil, and how she tackled the challenges of living in a new country head-on. 

[14.06] How a chance encounter led Pam to produce the very first Entrepreneur Week in Brazil and launch the Latam Founders Awards, which went on to become known as the ‘Oscars for Technolo...

Karin Bursa joins Christine Barnhart to launch Supply Chain Unfiltered & talk about industry challenges, bad ERPs & the importance of interoperability.

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

[09.25] An introduction to Karin Bursa, her long-time friendship with Christine, and her passion for supply chain tech.

“I had a practitioner background, and I saw the opportunity for technology to make every day a little bit bette...

Ryan Petersen talks about his entrepreneurial journey; the changes behind the scenes at Flexport; and what we can expect from them and the industry in 2024.

[06.30] Ryan’s incredible founder journey, and the ‘why’ behind building Flexport.

[09.17] How Ryan sold