Let's Talk Supply Chain

Today I'm joined by Mark Raffan, serial entrepreneur, procurement veteran and expert in negotiation, influence, and persuasion. He's the founder of Negotiations Ninja – designed to improve performance with training and improve results with coaching, the company develops and delivers engaging negotiation training to world-class procurement and sales teams. Mark is also the founder and host of the N...

This is the third episode of our mini-series in partnership with Quickbase . Last week in Episode 2 , "Control," I was joined by Alex Pederson to talk all about the solar industry. We discussed the increasing importance of generating renewable energy sources; the challenges of ensuring efficiency and connectivity, whilst meeting high demand; the power of low-code development in complex industries;...

It's episode 20 of Blended: I'm joined by another fantastic panel of guests and we're talking about the business benefits of DEI. Previously on the show, we've talked to underrepresented groups and specific communities – whether it be women, people of color, trans folks – and, as part of our discussions, we've heard them passionately share their stories and illustrate why, of course, they're such...

We are absolutely loving showcasing our incredible range of live shows! Last month, in episode 257 , we put the spotlight on Action Items with Dyci Sfregola. Last week in episode 262 , it was Mercado's turn with their show, First Things First. And, today, we're bringing you Coming In Hot, with Abby Baird. The industry is always changing, so what's in store for the next generation of supply chain p...

This is the second episode of our mini-series in partnership with Quickbase . Last week in Episode 1 ,  I was joined by Peter Rifken to take a closer look at people. We talked about the workers on the front line of the industry right now, the challenges, the opportunities, and exactly how Quickbase can optimize and automate to connect people and workflow together. Today,  I'm joined by Alex Peders...

Today we're featuring one of our amazing live shows on Let's Talk Supply Chain. Last month in episode 257 , we put the spotlight on Action Items with Dyci Sfregola and now it's the turn of First Things First with Mercado! We live in a consumer driven world. $2.5T worth of products are imported annually, representing 15% of U.S. GDP. It's time companies become fully connected to the people who make...

This is the first episode in our brand new four-part mini-series in partnership with Quickbase . Quickbase helps customers see, connect and control complex projects that reshape our world. Whether it's raising a skyscraper or coordinating vaccine rollouts, the no-code software platform allows business users to custom-fit solutions to the way they work – using information from across the systems th...

In today's episode of Women In Supply Chain, I'm joined by experienced and strategic logistics operations professional, Maggie Petrovic. A business and communications graduate, Maggie honed her skills at global third-party logistics provider Coyote Logistics, gaining deep knowledge and experience across operations, sales, strategy and customer experience. As a leader at Emerge, she's helping to sa...

Today I'm joined by Prompt , a customer-focused logistics software business who are on a mission to unlock your digitization and automation potential – to drive cost savings and revenue improvements – without changing your underlying software platforms. Prompt helps supply chain companies to easily expand the functionality of their Transportation Management Systems without changing or replacing an...

It's episode 19 of Blended: I'm joined by another amazing panel of guests and we're talking about sexual harassment. It's another tough subject because the reality is, so many people, particularly women, have a story. And we need to tell those stories if we're going to expose just how prevalent this problem is. Today, our guests will be discussing exactly what sexual harassment means and where and...

Today we're shaking things up and, instead of our usual guest interview, we're featuring one of our fantastic new live shows on Let's Talk Supply Chain – Action Items with Dyci Sfregola. Each month Dyci, CEO of New Gen Architects , is joined by a special guest to discuss key issues in the post-COVID supply chain; actionable steps businesses can take to prepare for scalability; and how to leverage...

Today I'm joined WorkStep , a people-focused provider of hiring and retention technology for supply chain teams. WorkStep is the market-leading provider of Frontline Workforce Retention solutions, purpose-built for the modern supply chain. With customers including manufacturing, warehousing, retail distribution, and transportation employers across North America, WorkStep solutions provide HR, oper...

In today's episode of Women In Supply Chain, I'm joined by Mardi Tegmeyer: a passionately customer-focused supply chain leader. An experienced logistics professional, Mardi's knowledge and experience covers sales, operations, account management and customer success. As a leader at Emerge, she's helping to reinvent freight procurement by putting customers firmly front and center. Today Mardi will b...

Today I'm joined by Zenov BPO , a customer-centric and results-driven outsourcing business, who are laser-focused on solving their clients' toughest challenges through their range of expert services. Zenov are dedicated to ensuring efficiency in their customers back office operations, and to delivering the best savings, by providing unmatched services in strategy, technology and operations. With e...

Today I'm joined by Motion2AI , an exciting and innovative tech company offering machine-learned solutions for warehouse mobility operations, covering monitoring, dispatch, safety, and autonomy integration. Founded in 2018, Motion2AI is a fast-growing start-up providing intelligent solutions for warehouse efficiency and safety. It offers AI platforms for warehouse mobility fleets (such as forklift...

It's episode 18 of Blended: I'm joined by another amazing panel of guests and we're talking about workplace discrimination. It's a sensitive subject: something that a lot of people have actually experienced, but not something we like to talk much about. So, of course, it's a topic we want to tackle head on! Today, our guests will be discussing exactly what discrimination means and why it happens;...

Today I'm joined by R2 Logistics , an award-winning third-party logistics provider offering industry-leading supply chain management services to shippers of all sizes. Founded in 2007, R2 Logistics is a global provider of market-leading transportation services and logistics solutions. As a third-party logistics company, it provides access to thousands of transportation providers and has the capaci...

In today's episode of Women In Supply Chain, I'm joined by Mary McNelly: industry powerhouse and logistics and supply chain expert for leading global shoe brand, Crocs. An experienced and talented leader, Mary's knowledge and experience covers all aspects of logistics and supply chain. In her 13 year career with leading retailer Crocs, Mary has risen through the ranks to become the Senior Director...

Today I'm joined by FarEye , a cutting-edge logistics tech company that is on a mission to make logistics across the world more efficient, predictive and organized, through the use of new technology. FarEye's Intelligent Delivery Management Platform is making the delivery experience better for everyone, and enabling enterprises to deliver at reduced cost with a superior customer experience. Founde...

Today I'm joined by Optimal Dynamics , a cutting-edge tech company that is utilizing next-generation artificial intelligence to enable logistics companies to better plan, optimize and automate strategic, tactical and real-time operational decisions. Optimal Dynamics was founded to bring advanced AI to the logistics industry, in order to help companies automate and optimize operations. A by-product...

It's episode 17 of Blended: I'm joined by another incredible panel of guests and we're talking about community and culture. It's a huge beast to tackle, but sometimes we get the best conversations and most fascinating insights from letting our guests open up, share their truths and bring a really intimate look at the topic from their perspective.

Today I'm joined by Overhaul , a fast-growing supply chain tech company that is on a mission to empower global supply chains with risk management for compliance, efficiency & transparency. Founded in 2016, Overhaul is the industry's first and only holistic, end-to-end solution that optimizes supply-chain visibility, integrity, and security for global enterprises. Its software-based approach offers...

In today's episode of Women In Supply Chain, I'm joined by leading supply chain writer, editor and brand manager, Marina Mayer. An experienced B2B journalist with over 13 years in the supply chain and logistics space, Marina follows and writes about marketplace disruption, trends and technologies around warehousing, transportation, procurement, sustainability, safety, risk management, software & t...

Today I'm joined by TransImpact , a game-changing logistics tech company that is transforming business performance through industry-leading technology, relentless customer service, and future-focused knowledge. TransImpact is an industry leader in the development and application of end-to-end technology-based solutions that optimize shipping operations, create dramatic supply chain efficiencies an...

Today I'm joined by Emerge , an exciting software company that is on a mission to empower meaningful logistics relationships through transformative technologies. The Emerge Digital Freight Marketplace provides access to benchmarked rates and thousands of trusted partners to maximize cost-savings. The platform allows you to grow your network, while leveraging your current connections for spot and c...