Let's Talk Supply Chain

This is the third episode in our "Delivering Apex" mini-series, in partnership with Apex Logistics . Last week in Episode 2, "We Deliver Passion," I was joined by Sangna Mistry Kuhia, Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development at Apex, to talk about people – the ins and out of hiring and retention, Apex's people-led approach and why a motivated, dedicated and passionate workf...

Today I'm delighted to be joined by Cusack and Co , an innovative maritime law firm who are building a much-needed space for likeminded individuals and companies to do law differently. As top carriers continue to merge, shippers need personalised ocean carriage contracts to protect their businesses, now more than ever. So Cusack and Co, led by the dynamic and inimitable Alison Cusack, provide a ra...

This is the second episode in our "Delivering Apex" mini-series, in partnership with Apex Logistics . Last week in Episode 1, "Apex Cares," I was joined by Amy Froese and Holly Qualman to talk all about quality service and giving back – why it's so important and the different programs Apex are involved in to truly help make the world a better place. Today in Episode 2, "We Deliver Passion," I'm jo...

Today I'm delighted to be joined by E2open , a company who believes that the level of agility required to capture growth opportunities – plus the resiliency to manage today's risks – demands a new way of thinking. Their range of intelligent applications allow supply chain leaders to make the best business decisions using real-time information from across their entire internal and external ecosyste...

This is the first episode of our latest mini-series in partnership with Apex Logistics . Over the next four episodes, our "Delivering Apex" mini-series is going to take a closer look at Apex Logistics, their commitment to the community, to the environment, and all of the amazing people that are helping to make an impact across the globe. Today in Episode 1, "Apex Cares," I'm joined by Amy Froese,...

For today's episode of Women In Supply Chain, I'm joined by Deborah Kotulich. Skilled in supply chain, operations management, Government, U.S. Department of Defense, Strategic Planning, and Business Process Improvement, Deborah is an experienced and successful military leader. From earning her degree in engineering from the United States Military Academy, she's served her country, nurtured an impr...

Today I'm talking to Lean Staffing Solutions , one of Inc. Magazines 'Top 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies.' Providing satellite offices in South America, Lean Staffing makes scaling easy, providing you with the best team to improve your processes and lower your operational costs. With the right combination of talent, culture and price, and with solutions across staffing, tech, marketing and...

Today I'm joined by one of Canada's top sustainability professionals. In her role as Head of Sustainable Impact at HP Canada, Frances Edmonds is responsible for driving business from sustainability leadership and, focusing on Canada's sustainable procurement practices, she's working to change how Canada buys. Frances has founded sustainability and environmental education programs, given TedX talks...

Logistics Titans really pride themselves on delivering forward-thinking, results-driven solutions for their customers. As the largest specialized and asset-based carrier in the US, they cast a wide net and empower their clients with new possibilities, locations and accessibility. And as a business, Logistics Titans believe in being bold, brave and impactful; so much so, they were named after power...

For today's episode of Women In Supply Chain, I'm joined by Isabel Tapia. From Mexico, she's currently the Head of Ford of Mexico's Indirect Purchasing department, leading a team with an annual spend of just shy of 2 billion USD. An experienced procurement executive with a long history in the automotive industry, she's an expert in Supply Chain Management, sourcing and team growth and development....

This is the fourth and final show in our "Give your business a fresh start" series, in partnership with BluJay Solutions . Last week in Episode 3 "Your Global Impact," we were joined by Patrick Maley, the Chief Marketing Officer at BluJay, to talk about the hugely important topic of sustainability. We discussed the impact of international shipping, how we can use technology to help us with our eco...

Today I'm joined by the number one international shipping carrier for e-commerce. With customer experience at its core, Passport Shipping is putting the 'care' back in 'carrier.' They believe that a great international experience demands a considered approach to strategy, software and customer experience, as well as great logistics. So with their end-to-end solution, you can tailor experiences for...

This is the third show in our "Give your business a fresh start" series, in partnership with BluJay Solutions . In Episode 2, "Simulation: The Future is Here" we talked to Pam Reeber, Director of Solution Consulting at BluJay Solutions, to talk all about simulation, and using AI to model scenarios within the supply chain so we can predict the future and stay ahead of the game. Today in Episode 3 "...

Today's episode is a very special crossover episode, in honour of collaboration, featuring Mercado and Shipz Inc . Mercado strive to deliver transparency, collaboration, automation and predictability across supply chain. From product creation and tracking, to document management and shipment, to order collaboration and smart tagging, their platform has everything you need for the first mile of you...

This is the second show in our "Give your business a fresh start" series, in partnership with BluJay . In Episode 1, "Visibility, Unchained" we talked to Bryant, Senior Global Product Manager at BluJay Solutions, about data and visibility: why it's so important, the impact of last year and how BluJay is innovating in this area, to create unparalleled levels of visibility for their customers. Today...

In today's episode I'm excited to be joined by Dan Deigan, a man with nearly 25 years' experience in the logistics industry under his belt. His passion, dedication and talent has led him to become the go-to for the transportation & logistics sectors' coaching and sales training. He began selling transportation & logistics services in 1994, quickly climbing the ranks, winning sales competitions and...

This is the first episode of our latest mini-series in partnership with BluJay Solutions . Over the next four episodes, our "Give your Business a Fresh Start" mini-series is going to take a closer look at BluJay, and how we can harness the power of new technology and machine learning to help us tackle key pain points within our businesses, from managing risk to improving our commitment to sustaina...

May Shu, today's woman in supply chain, has nurtured an impressive career with our friends over at Fastenal. Originally from China, she's now making waves in the logistics industry state-side. A dynamic and innovative supply chain professional with over 15 years of experience with Fastenal, May has a focus on people development, driving process efficiencies, and developing scalable solutions for t...

This is it – we've finally reached the end of 2020! I think it would be an understatement to say that it's been a difficult year for many; but there have also been plenty of positives that we can take note of as well. So in this very special episode, I'm joined by Graham Robins from Border Buddy, who is a great friend of the show, to reflect on some of the things we've seen and done, to round out...

Founded in 2015, Convoy started a movement in efficient freight. Through their customer-centric approach, ethical commitment and unique technology, that creates smarter ways to connect shippers with carriers, they're helping to solve problems, reduce waste and create a better future. Today, I'll be talking to Lorin Seeks to find out a bit more about the Convoy network and how it's utilising machin...

Founded in 2015, Convoy started a movement in efficient freight. Through their customer-centric approach, ethical commitment and unique technology, that creates smarter ways to connect shippers with carriers, they're helping to solve problems, reduce waste and create a better future. Today, I'll be talking to Lorin Seeks to find out a bit more about the Convoy network and how it's utilising machin...

Founded in 2015, Convoy started a movement in efficient freight. Through their customer-centric approach, ethical commitment and unique technology, that creates smarter ways to connect shippers with carriers, they're helping to solve problems, reduce waste and create a better future. Today, I'll be talking to Lorin Seeks to find out a bit more about the Convoy network and how it's utilising machin...

From gaining her degree in Organizational Psychology & Human Resources Management, Sangna has gone on to achieve huge success in her field. With an interest in technology and engineering, leadership roles at companies like Flextronics, Solectron and Meggitt have led her to her current role at Apex. She's the Vice President of Human Resources for the Americas and has been doing some incredible work...

Adebayo Adeleke is a supply chain enthusiast, businessman, social entrepreneur, retired U.S Army Officer and global thought leader all rolled into one. From Jordan to Japan, Africa to Afghanistan, he's gathered his impressive knowledge and expertise from around the world. Retired from the U.S Army after an impressive 20 year career, Adebayo is now Managing Partner at Pantote Solutions LLC, Preside...

This is the fourth and final show in our "Not Just Nuts and Bolts" series, in partnership with Fastenal . Last week in Episode 3, 'Powered by Proximity,' I was joined by Sam Nafe, Senior VP for National Account Sales Teams at Fastenal, and Jim DeMarco, Category Manager at PGT Innovations. We talked about their successful business partnership and the topic of glocality – what it means, why it's so...