Supply Chain Careers Podcast

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we dive deep into the world of operations leadership with Fabio Paniza, Director of Operations for a leading global medical device and pharmaceutical company. Fabio oversees global manufacturing operations spanning the U.S. and Switzerland, managing everything from component warehousing and kitting to final assembly, packaging, and service support for life-saving medical devices.

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In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with award-winning supply chain leader, Moonmoon Rathod, for an inside look at what it’s like to work as a Supply Chain Manager. With over a decade of experience at global powerhouses like Amazon, Apple, Daimler Mercedes-Benz, and William Sonoma, Moonmoon shares her career journey, daily responsibilities, and the skills—both technical and soft—that are essential for s...

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers podcast, we talk with Jenny Yao Harrison, a seasoned global supply chain and business transformation executive with over two decades of experience leading cross-functional teams across continents and industries. Currently serving as the commercial leader for a strategic customer at Niagara Bottling, Jenny shares insights from a career that has taken her from Coca-Cola’s global operations ...

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Scott Mason, a seasoned supply chain leader whose career spans high-impact roles in industry, academia, and now at Amazon, where he leads optimization efforts for under-the-roof operations.

Scott shares how his early experiences in semiconductor manufacturing and consulting laid the groundwork for a career focused on modeling, analytics, and systems thinking. He r...

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers podcast, we sit down with John Peoples, a seasoned supply chain and operations leader whose career spans major organizations like Ford, Halliburton, Coca-Cola, and Domino’s.

John shares how he built his career from the plant floor to multi-site operations leadership—emphasizing the importance of curiosity, continuous improvement, and a people-first leadership style. From leading startup fa...

In this insightful episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Elizabeth Lotardo, consultant, writer, training creator, and author of "Leading Yourself." This episode is part of our "Talent Building and Engagement" podcast series. Elizabeth shares powerful insights on overcoming burnout, finding true meaning at work, and driving personal and professional motivation. Learn how to distinguish bet...

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Bob Ferrari, a seasoned industry analyst, consultant, and founder of Supply Chain Matters. Bob shares his incredible career journey, from an unexpected start in logistics to becoming a thought leader in supply chain strategy, technology, and workforce trends.

We explore the evolving landscape of supply chain management, the role of AI and machine learning, the imp...

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, hosts Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney sit down with David Shillingford, CoFounder of Everstream Analytics, to explore the evolving landscape of supply chain risk management. David shares his unconventional career journey—from the British Army to leading analytics-driven startups—and provides invaluable insights into how businesses can proactively manage risk in today's comple...

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Erin Horvath, former Chief Operating Officer at United Natural Foods (UNFI), to explore her remarkable journey from project management to the C-suite. Erin shares how her early experience in project management shaped her leadership style, the importance of execution in driving career growth, and the pivotal moments that defined her rise to executive leadership.

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What happens when a near-death experience completely shifts your perspective on life and leadership? In this powerful episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Tarek Taha, Senior Director of Engineering & Technology at J.B. Hunt, to hear his incredible journey - from a thriving career to a life-threatening illness that forced him to rethink everything.

Tarek shares how a sudden and severe brain infe...

Chris Wall, co-founder and CEO of Zeus Logics sits down with Rodney Apple to talk about the impact of Trump tariffs and other things to look for in 2025 in the global supply chain landscape. Chris is the co founder and CEO of Zeus Logics, which is a global trade And logistics company. Chris's expertise in global trade policy helps us explore the evolving dynamics of global trade and logistics under the backdrop of changing pol...

This episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast features Glen Wegel, who brings 25 years of experience to the table, including his role since 2018 with Kitchen Cabinet Distributors (KCD). At KCD, Glen oversees logistics, distribution, delivery and transportation, and domestic manufacturing, while also leading the Information Technology and Environmental, Health & Safety teams. Notably, this has been during a period of extraord...

In this special edition of the Supply Chain Careers podcast, hosts Mike Ogle, Chris Gaffney, and Rodney Apple discuss the impact of the post-election landscape on supply chain talent and strategies and how executives can mitigate risks moving into 2025. Key topics include the potential for increased tariffs, changes to trade policies, and their ripple effects on industries like manufacturing, procurement, and logistics. They explor...

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we speak with Rick McDonald, most recently CSCO for The Clorox Company, as part of his 32 years with the company, plus multiple previous positions over nine years at Frito-Lay. It all started with a summer job at a metal fabrication factory, growing an interest in developing his efficiency gene. Rick took on the tasks at Clorox that nobody else wanted, enabling his ability to be ...

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we speak with Mike Leggett, Chief Supply Chain Officer for La-Z-Boy, who has also progressed through positions at Kimberly Clark, Abbott Laboratories, Masonite, and Dentsply Sirona. Mike got his start in supply chain pursuing finance at Ohio State, but after attending a Transportation Logistics Association meeting and enjoying the free pizza, found that a speaker from Big Lots in...

n this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we talk with Lee Beard, a supply chain executive with extensive experience at companies such as Coca-Cola, Nordstrom, Nike and Dell. Lee knew he wanted to be an engineer because his dad was a manufacturing guy, but then made his way into logistics where he saw a future. He has achieved his career goal of leading large teams and organizations. To get there he knew he needed greater...

In this episode, Chris Gaffney, Rodney Apple, and Mike Ogle synthesize each lesson from the entirety of the SCC Leadership Series. In this 20th episode, they discuss ways that your team can benefit from these lessons and how to implement a lot of these practices across your organization. Chris emphasizes that these best practices in leadership are not limited to supply chain practices. So share across your networks and help others ...

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we talk with Steve Simmerman, currently Vice-President of Global Alliances with Locus Robotics. Steve has extensive experience in supply chain automation and information systems. He provides how he got started in supply chain and the transitions he has made. Transitions that were inspired by carefully tracking industry trends and finding the opportunities to pursue what's ne...

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we have Katie Fowler, President of Unchained Value. Katie starts with her career path prior to starting up Unchained Value, which most recently she spent 11 years at energy services firm Schlumberger, advancing through sourcing and costing focused roles, all the way up to a VP role. Plus two years at Fluke Electronics as a Master Scheduler and a Planner/Buyer. Katie said supply c...