Let's Talk Supply Chain

This is the fourth and final show in our "What Does Intermodal Mean to You" series, in partnership with IANA . In last week's episode, 'The Technology,' I was joined by Phil Shook, Vice President at C.H. Robinson, to talk about exactly what kinds of tech is used in the industry; the importance of connectivity and partnerships; why technology companies themselves are attracted to the intermodal ind...

Jon Trask founded Digital SCM over 12 years ago and as the industry changed, he kept up. He went on to found ETA Guru and Identity Guru, which ultimately came together with Digital SCM to create Blockchain Guru , the powerhouse company we're talking about today. Blockchain Guru is working at the forefront of emerging tech, blending tested technology with modern advancements to deliver tangible res...

This is the third show in our "What Does Intermodal Mean to You" series, in partnership with IANA . In last week's episode 'The Equipment,' we spoke to Frank Sonzala, CEO of CIE Manufacturing, about the types of equipment that are key within the intermodal industry, what role they play in keeping freight moving and why maintenance is so important. Today in Episode 3, 'The Technology' I'm joined by...

Export Development Canada has been Canada's credit agency for over 75 years. Through their years of industry experience, they've helped businesses across Canada to manage risk, secure finance and establish themselves on a global platform. Today, we talk to Zeeshan Fazal, Senior Account Manager - Technology Group at EDC to talk about helping SME's achieve global success, how COVID-19 has affected t...

This is the second show in our "What Does Intermodal Mean to You" series, in partnership with IANA . In last week's episode 'The Industry,' we spoke to Jim Newsome President and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority in Charleston. We found out more about what the intermodal industry is, how it works and how ecommerce has changed the landscape of the industry. We learned more about IANA and its...

Welcome to Blended! This is a brand new show for Let's Talk Supply Chain and it's going to be a little bit different to what you've heard before. We talk a lot about the challenges facing our industry as a whole – changing technology, network complexity, surprises like COVID-19 – but what we don't talk as much about is the people. The people that really drive our industry forward. And specifically...

Pallet Alliance takes a holistic approach to pallet program management that's far more than just quoting pallet prices. Through managing cost drivers like sourcing, design and implementation, they deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to fit operational requirements, whilst investments in Iot-based logistics, customized reporting, and industry-leading expertise continue to drive their ongoing i...

This is the first episode of our latest mini-series in partnership with IANA : The Intermodal Association of North America. Over the next four episodes, our "What Does Intermodal Mean to You?" series is going to take a closer look at the intermodal industry and its benefits, the equipment and technology that serves it, and all of the different people involved. Today in Episode 1, The Industry, I'm...

From gaining her degree in Business, with a concentration in transportation, Michelle has gone from strength to strength. Her career has seen her achieve leadership roles within large organizations from Kraft to JC Penney, move all around the USA, and now sees her helping to shape the whole future of transport and supply chain, as the Vice President of Transportation for The Home Depot. She's also...

Parsyl is on a mission to improve the quality of goods we all rely on; from the foods we eat to the medicines we need. They provide insurance products as well as GPS tracking technology, with cell phone monitoring and data analytics through their web platform, to allow companies to take control of their supply chain. And they're also utilizing that commercial technology to solve major global healt...

We're back with Episode 4, which I'm sad to say is the final episode, of our "Lessons Learned from Crisis" mini-series, in partnership with Tealbook . Over the course of these four episodes I've really enjoyed talking to some of the leaders from Tealbook; getting to understand their platform, how they work and their amazing ethos. And, of course, I've loved being able to dive into some important d...

Hope White is the Founder and CEO of HD White Logistics, Founder of Hope White Consulting and of Logistically Speaking Online. Having previously worked for The Home Depot in various capacities, including inbound/outbound operations, EDI and vendor compliance, inventory control, and transportation, Hope had gained all of the knowledge and experience she needed to build a successful business of her...

We're back with Episode 3 of our "Lessons Learned from Crisis" mini-series, in partnership with Tealbook . In last week's episode 'Stay Ready,' we talked to Tealbook's VP of Strategy Matt Palackdharry to talk about the importance of good data, the value to be found in transparency and collaboration and why, despite only being founded in 2014, IDC recently ranked Tealbook as the #4 procurement plat...

After spending 16 years in management at Bimbo, part of the Sara Lee Bakery group, focusing on supply chain and purchasing, as well as sales and operations planning, Miquel combined his knowledge, experience and passion to found Solutions & Decisions in 2009. Their mission is to make operations more efficient, reducing costs and creating a clear global company vision. Through his three pillars of...

We're back with Episode 2 of our "Lessons Learned from Crises" mini-series, in partnership with Tealbook . In last week's episode ' Bad Data ,' we talked to Tealbook CEO Stephany Lapierre about the impact of poor supplier data, some of the biggest lessons learned from the COVID-19 crisis and exactly how Tealbook can help to revolutionize your data systems. Today in Episode 2, Stay Ready, I'm joine...

This week's episode of our Women in Supply Chain series features Jenti Vandertuig. Born in India, Jenti got her degree at Madras University in Chennai, one of the oldest and most well-respected universities in India, before moving to the USA and pursuing a career in government. After more than 25 years spent transforming public sector procurement through designing and delivering pioneering new sol...

Our new mini-series, in partnership with Tealbook , is called "Lessons Learned from Crisis" – it's a timely look at how individual businesses, and our industry as a whole, need to learn, adapt and use our findings to inform our shared future. Over the next four episodes, we'll be taking a closer look at the importance of data, managing risk, technological advancements, what COVID-19 has taught us...

Tax – for many of us, it can be a word that strikes fear into the heart of our businesses! Global tax is a complex area of expertise, that often isn't linked as closely as it should be to operations and decision-making. Enter Global Tax Focus . Their goal is to help you see the global landscape of an enterprise by focusing on the intersection of operations and tax. They partner with an internation...

I'm so sad to say that this is the final episode in our 'You Won't Believe What We've Seen' mini-series, in partnership with SQA services . But over the course of these four episodes we've had a blast! We've chatted to some inspirational people, learned a lot and heard some amazing stories – we really can't believe what they've seen! I hope you've enjoyed the series just as much as I have and don'...

Development of the Omnae Platform began fairly recently, in 2016, with a small team and a big vision. Harnessing over 30 years of deep industry experience, Omnae's mission was to build a network and service that was bigger than just manufacturing; to create a technology that was both industry and country agnostic, with the goal of connecting every facet of global production. Omnae's founders saw t...

We're back with Episode 3 of our 'You Won't Believe What We've Seen' mini-series, in partnership with SQA services , and I'm sure you're enjoying it just as much as I am. In last week's episode ' Saving Lives ', we were joined by SQA founder and President Mike McKay, as well as the President & CEO of Civica Rx Martin VanTrieste, to talk about supply chain and the importance of quality in the life...

  Founder and CEO of Tive , Krenar Komoni, has what can only be described as an impressive career, with more than 10 years spent in the wireless industry gaining expertise in chip design and business development. He worked with BitWave Semiconductor, where he developed the world's first 2G+3G+LTE radio in a single chip, Eta Devices – an MIT-based start-up developing the world's most efficient cell...

I hope you're enjoying our fascinating 'You Won't Believe What We've Seen' mini-series, in partnership with SQA services. In last week's episode 'Mission Control' (insert link), we talked to SQA founder and President Mike McKay, and industry professional and advisor to SQA Jeff Luckey, and delved into the incredible world of aircraft and aerospace. And we have an equally amazing podcast for you to...

Back in 2001, Optessa Founder Srinivas (Vasu) Netrakanti identified an important but poorly served niche: to provide high quality planning and scheduling solutions that truly addressed industry needs. And as a management graduate and highly successful serial entrepreneur, he had the knowledge, experience and courage to deliver it. Vasu partnered with Founder and CEO Ashok Erramilli, who brought hi...

I'm incredibly excited to bring you a brand new 4-part series, in partnership with SQA Services . SQA Services has over 25 years' experience and is now widely recognized as a flexible global resource and a proven solution provider for today's complex supply environments. I've gotten to know them over the past few months and their industry knowledge, passion – and amazing stories – demanded their o...