Supply Chain - Unfiltered
Supply Chain — Unfiltered, presented by the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®), is 20-to-30-minutes of everything you want to know about end-to-end supply chain but were afraid to ask. Our podcasts put supply chains front and center where they belong. Supply chains work 24/7 to keep people and places functioning and thriving. Without supply chains’ effectiveness — our world stops. (Remember the 2020 pandemic?) You’ll hear from industry experts sharing elements of the profession and their impact on financial markets, geopolitics and world trade. It’s real, raw and transparent. The more you tune in to Supply Chain — Unfiltered, perspective shifts about how you see the world and the ways you contribute to its livelihood. We invite you to be part of the ISM® community.
Episodes
In this episode, Mat Witte, CEO of ORTEC Americas, addresses the pressing challenges supply chain operators across North America are facing. From labor shortages to rising costs, inventory issues, and reluctance to adopt automation, the landscape in transportation, warehousing, and distribution continue to evolve, and not without strain.
Mat brings decades of experience in supply chain optimization. His candid take on the “elephant ...
In this episode of “Supply Chain — Unfiltered”, we explore the evolving landscape of data democratization in supply chain management. Our guest Dr. Charlotte Anabelle de Brabandt, digital futurist and author, introduces a framework designed to make data accessible to both analytics-driven professionals and those less data-inclined. Learn how organizations are shifting away from siloed data ownership and embracing enterprise-wide ac...
Is corporate pullback from sustainability real, or just a myth?
In our latest “Supply Chain Unfiltered” episode, ISM journalist Melanie Stern sits down with Daniela Ocio, CEO of Kloopify, to unpack the economic realities behind emissions reduction and ESG strategy. Daniela shares why sustainability isn’t just a regulatory checkbox, it’s a smart business move.
In this episode of Supply Chain Unfiltered, host Melanie Stern speaks with Mike Aller about the growing intersection of supply chain resiliency, cybersecurity, and national security. With AI accelerating both opportunities and risks, the conversation explores how emerging cyber threats are reshaping the way businesses and governments must think about protecting domestic supply chains. From resources available through the Small Busi...
In this episode, we dive into the evolving dynamics in supply chain recruitment and retention. Joined by Christine Corson, Executive Director at DSJ Global, the episode explores the implications of Gartner’s labor market survey, the rise of short-term hiring strategies, and the growing importance of agility and adaptability in candidates. Christine shares actionable advice for job seekers, from networking and resume refinement to n...
Join us for our latest episode featuring Angela Burke, Director, Operations & Maintenance, at Pivot Energy, who joins our host, Melanie Stern, to discuss the creative dual use of energy production and agricultural support that organizations are prioritizing.
Join us for our latest episode featuring Alexander Style, General Manager of Americas at Vinturas, who joins our host, Melanie Stern, to discuss integrating blockchain technology into supply chains. They tackle the risks, cybersecurity, benefits, and use cases for how this technology is accelerating information sharing.
From the 2025 ISM World Conference in Orlando, Florida, this episode features transformative supply chain executive LeAnne Coulter.
She joins host Melanie Stern to share crucial insights on how procurement and supply chain professionals can survive and thrive, amid today’s VUCA environment (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) and supply chain regionalization. As Coulter notes, “The world is too small, and supply chai...
Join us for our latest episode featuring Joanna Frank, CEO and President of Fitwel, who joins our host, Melanie Stern, to discuss building safe and healthy facilities. Frank highlights examples of health impacts along with design decisions to increase the health of employees and customers using a physical space.
Tune in to the latest ISM podcast featuring Yann Babarroux, co-founder and CEO of Otonomi, and Peter Waggonner, public policy director at Greater New Orleans, Inc. In this episode, they explore the impact of climate crises, evolving policies, and the shifting risk landscape—along with the actions individuals and organizations are taking to mitigate these challenges.
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Join us for our latest episode featuring Brian Antonellis, Senior Vice President of Fleet Operations at Fleet Advantage. Together, our host Melanie Stern and Brian will explore the current and future challenges for the trucking industry in 2025, what moves organizations can make to set themselves up for success, and what considerations to understand.
In this episode, we dive deep into the strategies that supply chain and procurement organizations are using to attract and retain top talent in today's competitive market. Join our host, Melanie Stern, as she sits down with Kimberly Neisen, Director of Talent at ProcureAbility, to explore the latest trends and best practices. From growth opportunities and employee recognition to motivation and combating burnout, discover how y...
Join us for a podcast with Jamin Nieri, Chief Operating Officer for Trove, to discuss how procurement and supply chain sustainability initiatives are tied into an organization’s brand experience with its community, stakeholders, and customers. Specifically, she shares information about the fashion industry's resale market and its sustainability impact and measures.
Join us for a podcast with Lenora Sevillian, MBA, CIPP, CPPP, CPCM, LSSGB, SFC, NCN-A, CPe-P, Director of Procurement and professor at Nova Southeastern University for an important discussion around fraud, corruption and risks in procurement. This is part two of a two-part discussion and deep dive into this critical ethical priority and spotlight in the profession.
Join us for a podcast with Lenora Sevillian, MBA, CIPP, CPPP, CPCM, LSSGB, SFC, NCN-A, CPe-P, Director of Procurement and professor at Nova Southeastern University for an important discussion around fraud, corruption and risks in procurement. This is part one of a two-part discussion and deep dive into this critical ethical priority and spotlight in the profession.
Join us for an insightful episode featuring Kevin McInturff, Chief Technology Officer at Logility, and Scott Tillman, SVP of Innovation at Logility, as they explore the transformative role of Generative AI in procurement and supply chain. Kevin and Scott offer their perspectives on the current and future landscape of AI, including how workforces can adapt to a technology-driven future. They also discuss anticipated shifts in the in...
Join us for a podcast with Mandy Flint, CEO and Founder of Excellence in Leadership, and Elisabet Vinberg Hearn, co-founder of Think Solutions UK, two leadership and culture change strategists and authors. Mandy and Elisabet discuss the six superchargers for leadership of the future, based on their analysis and their most recent book. Each dive into why they identified these six areas of focus to future-proof leadership approaches,...
Join us for a podcast with Jon Hancock, CEO of Sedex, as he discusses prioritizing sustainability in supply chains. He highlights the value of investing in sustainability technology and shares surprising data about North American companies lagging in sustainable procurement. Hancock also emphasizes the role of technology, data, and risk assessments in making informed, sustainable decisions.
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