All Business. No Boundaries. The DHL Supply Chain Podcast

In our first episode of 2024, we sit down with two executives from our C-Suite to discuss upcoming trends, orchestration in supply chain, generative AI and a preview of Manifest 2024. Our special guests for this episode are Scott Sureddin, CEO North American, DHL Supply Chain and Sally Miller, Global Digital Transformation Officer and North America CIO, DHL Supply Chain. 

In part two of our conversation with American Red Cross, we speak with David Reeve, Vice President of Supply Chain Operations, Biomedical Services as he joins Mark Kunar, EVP, DHL Supply Chain about the biomedical side of the supply chain. Learn more about the partnership between the two, including the logistics of a unit of blood. 

In this episode, listen in as Emily Fortman, Division Disaster Executive, and Dean Sweberg, Director of Logistics Disaster, both of the American Red Cross, join Mark Kunar, EVP, DHL Supply Chain, to discuss the disaster relief supply chain. Learn how these two partners are working together every day to provide help and hope through the delivery and distribution of essential goods to areas affected...

In this episode Deanna Self, Director of Operations, North and Latin America at Zebra Technologies, and Chris Sheedy, Vice President of Operations, Technology at DHL Supply Chain discuss the importance of integrating innovation into your supply chain strategy. Listen to the two share more about how they are working together to achieve Zebra’s growth goals and accelerate digitalization across opera...

In this episode, DHL Supply Chain’s Caitlin Ballow, Director of College Recruit Programs, and Fran Oliveira Steingass, General Manager of a facility in central Ohio share an inside look at how DHL’s successful summer internship program is fueling the pipeline for future supply chain talent. Listen to the two as they provide an overview of the capstone project and hear from five student participant...

In this episode, Dale Sandford, Vice President of Logistics and Fulfillment at Sony Electronics, and Jim Monkmeyer, President, Transportation at DHL Supply Chain discuss the importance of committing to sustainability goals. Listen to the two share more about the trends influencing a greater emphasis on sustainability and the meaningful changes being made along the road to net zero.  

In this episode, we sit down with Glanbia to discuss their business decision to transition supply chain management responsibilities from an internal team to DHL Supply Chain. Hear how partnering with an experienced 3PL enabled them to maximize their supply chain value by increasing productivity, visibility and agility while simultaneously capitalizing on emerging growth opportunities.   Special Gu...

In this episode, we explore our relationship with Nokia within North America as they have transformed their business over the last 155 years. Gain insights into the unique supply chain challenges for the Tech industry and how we’ve worked with Nokia to overcome them.   Special Guests:​  Tony Elkis, Head of Market Operations, Nokia   Jothika Sahib, Hub Manager, Nokia   Erin Kistner, Senior Director...

For this episode, we sit down with Tony Botos, Director of Logistics at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, and David DeMarais, Director of Operations at DHL Supply Chain, to discuss how warehousing and transportation come together to create a holistic supply chain operation.

In our newest podcast episode, we talked with Katie Date , Leader of the Women in Supply Chain Initiative, MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Center for Transportation & Logistics, and Alicemarie Geoffrion , President of Packaging, DHL Supply Chain. During their conversation, they touch on topics ranging from work-life balance to how to navigate a male-dominated industry as a woman.  

In our newest podcast episode, we sat down with Lori Ann LaRocco, Senior Editor of Guests for CNBC Business News, to discuss her books and the general portrayal of the supply chain industry in the media since the COVID-19 pandemic. Lori Ann LaRocco is the author of: “Trade War: Containers Don’t Lie, Navigating the Bluster” (Marine Money Inc., 2019)  “ Dynasties of the Sea: The Untold Stories of th...

In this episode of “All Business. No Boundaries.”, we are excited to announce that DHL Supply Chain is the first company to deploy Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot. The successful deployment of the robot designed for single carton unloading of trucks comes one year after DHL Supply Chain’s announcement of a 15 million dollar investment in robotic solutions from Boston Dynamics.  Learn more about the...

In our newest podcast episode, we sit down to discuss three supply chain trends to watch out for in 2023: sustainability, innovation, and diversity & inclusion. Our special guest for this episode is Scott Sureddin, CEO, DHL Supply Chain, North America.  

In our newest podcast episode, we sit down to discuss the advantages of having a more strategic approach to supply chain operations. Our special guests for this episode are Axel Lundstrom, Vice President of Indirect Procurement, Danone North America, and Dave Gawthrop, Senior Director of Business Development, DHL Supply Chain.

In this episode, we sit down with ABB to discuss the future of electric fleets, the benefits electric trucks could provide, and how to overcome barriers to implementation. ​ Special Guests: Devin Sclater, Business Development Manager, ABB​ Stephan Schablinski, Vice President of GoGreen, DHL Supply Chain

In this episode, we sit down with Volvo to discuss autonomous trucking including the use cases, progress towards a fully autonomous truck, and the partnership between DHL Supply Chain and Volvo. Special Guests: Sasko Cuklev, Head of On-Road Solutions, Volvo Autonomous Solutions Jim Monkmeyer, President of Transportation, DHL Supply Chain

In this special bonus episode of the “All Business. No Boundaries.” podcast, we listen in on a keynote by Sally Miller, Chief Information Officer, DHL Supply Chain at a recent industry event. During her talk, Sally explains why investing in innovation needs an all-in strategy that includes technology and talent.

In this episode, we sit down with Carhartt to discuss their rapid growth and how challenges, such as capacity constraints and keeping up with heightened demand, were addressed with an assisted-picking robotic solution and a partnership with DHL Supply Chain. This episode was recorded live on the show floor of a major supply chain industry event. Special Guests: Tony Gariety, Vice President of Logi...

In this episode, we explore the importance of partnership when developing an efficient and impactful supply chain, especially when working with a complex liquor control state operation. Special Guests: Lorraine Terry, Managing Director, JobsOhio Beverage System Jason Rowe, Senior Director of Operations, DHL Supply Chain

In our newest podcast episode, we listen in on a speech given by Meredith Singletary, Senior Director of HR, at the supply chain conference Manifest. During her talk, she explores important issues women face in the supply chain industry and workplace through compelling personal stories.

In this special episode recorded live at LINK2022, we hear from a panel of experts discussing how changing consumer behaviors have impacted the retail supply chain. Special Guests: ·       Brian Bobigian, VP Supply Chain, Ulta Beauty ·       Bill Best, VP Supply Chain, REI ·       Carl Weaver, Senior Director Logistics, 7-11 ·       John Barbee, Partner, McKinsey & Co ·       Chris Blickhan, V...

Guests from DHL Supply Chain and Boston Dynamics discuss how the two companies are teaming up to further automate warehousing in North America.​ Special Guests: Marc Theermann, Chief Strategy Officer, Boston Dynamics​ Sally Miller, Chief Information Officer, DHL Supply Chain

In this episode, we focus on the recent deployment of autonomous forklifts in one of our warehouses. The group discusses the solution, deployment process, and impact on the operation.​ Special Guests: Brendan Washington, Vice President of Logistics and Customer Supply Chain, Campbell Soup Company Jim Gaskell, Director of Global Automation and Emerging Technologies, Crown Equipment Mark Smith, Seni...

Dive into this engaging discussion about changing consumer behaviors in the retail space and how supply chains have needed to adapt and try new things, particularly when it comes to eCommerce and returns. Special Guests: Bill Best, Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics at REI Justin Ha, Senior Director of Solutions Design at DHL Supply Chain

In this episode, we discuss the front-runners of accelerating digitalization - from collaborative robots to software-based automation.​ Special Guests: Brian Gaunt, Senior Director of Accelerated Digitalization, DHL Supply Chain North America Steven Grover, Director of Data and Analytics, DHL Supply Chain *Previously recorded at CSCMP Edge conference in Atlanta.