Let's Talk Supply Chain

Krenar Komoni talks about Tive; understanding the condition, as well as location, of shipments; sustainability; and why every shipment matters. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [07.19] Krenar's education, his passion for start-ups, and the career journey that led him from space stations, chips, and wireless to founding Tive. "I've always worked for start-ups since I was a kid… I fell in love with thi...

Ryan Walicki of Relish talks about why enterprise solutions rarely cover all bases; the rise of AI; & the importance of collaboration & customer experience. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [07.28] The story behind the brand name Relish. "While I'm more of a mustard and ketchup guy personally (!), Relish just really stood out to us – a word that can create certain emotions." [09.02] Ryan's background...

Stephen Dascoli & Vincent Lacopella talk about cross-border ecommerce - the challenges & opportunities; the importance of technology; and market growth.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [07.24] Introductions to Stephen and Vincent, and their roles at CargoWise and Alba Wheels Up. [09.58] The rapid rise in ecommerce, and the factors driving its international growth. "As consumers, we want convenienc...

Lalitha Rajagopalan talks about her career journey; the experience of founding her own business; her passion for equality; & what she loves about procurement.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [07.40] Lalitha's early years, and how she went from a degree in economics to the world of procurement and supply chain. [10.20] Lalitha's extensive education, and her ongoing commitment to curiosity. [12.45] La...

Evan Shelley of Truck Parking Club talks about creating tech that truckers want to use; why the industry is tough for the small guys; & transforming trucking logistics. [06.49] Evan's background in real estate, and how his experiences led him to found Truck Parking Club. [08.49] An overview of the current trucking landscape, and the challenges the industry is facing. [12.24] How The Truck Parking...

Amy Leachman of Delivery Solutions talks about the brand & what they do; ecommerce & the importance of omnichannel; and provider and solution diversification. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [07.58] How, and why, the ecommerce market has evolved so rapidly over the last few years; and the landscape of the industry in 2024. "COVID really shaped or accelerated the business… the need for last mile deli...

Jill Standish & Laurence Brenig-Jones join Sarah Godet of RELEX to discuss collaboration; surge buying and social media; & balancing cost with service. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [05.37] An introduction to today's guests, Jill Standish of Accenture and Laurence Brenig-Jones of RELEX, and their roles. [07.20] An overview of an upcoming RELEX report, surveying retail and CPG leaders, that details...

Dave Cox of Polaris Transportation Group talks about embracing change; the importance of relationships; cross-border complexity; & the power of digitization.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [06.38] How Polaris Transportation Group was founded 30 years ago, and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. [07.38] An overview of Polaris – what they do, and how they help their customers. [08.58] The ideal...

In this episode of the #LetsTalkSupplyChain Podcast, we discuss: [07.11] The early years of Pam's career, and what she learned along the way. [09.23] Why Pam moved to Brazil, and how she tackled the challenges of living in a new country head-on.  [14.06] How a chance encounter led Pam to produce the very first Entrepreneur Week in Brazil and launch the Latam Founders Awards, which went on to becom...

Karin Bursa joins Christine Barnhart to launch Supply Chain Unfiltered & talk about industry challenges, bad ERPs & the importance of interoperability. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [09.25] An introduction to Karin Bursa, her long-time friendship with Christine, and her passion for supply chain tech. "I had a practitioner background, and I saw the opportunity for technology to make every day a lit...

The panel discusses bias - where it comes from; how we call it out; the process of learning and unlearning; the impact of titles; & the top 5 workplaces biases.

Ryan Petersen talks about his entrepreneurial journey; the changes behind the scenes at Flexport; and what we can expect from them and the industry in 2024. [06.30] Ryan's incredible founder journey, and the 'why' behind building Flexport. [09.17] How Ryan sold  #logistics tech as an investment opportunity, bringing interest to the industry and raising over $2 billion worth of investment for Flexp...

Lisa Dolan talks about her 26 year tenure at ALOM; how the industry has changed and the emerging trends to look out for; and why supply chain needs a re-brand. [08.36] Lisa's career journey, and how her spirit of adventure led her from IT to manufacturing and supply chain. [09.58] An overview of ALOM and what they do; and the forward-thinking woman in supply chain that led Lisa to becoming one of...

Yifat Baror & Padhu Raman of Osa Commerce talk about AI & data; the importance of collaboration, connectivity & communication; & the challenges with visibility. [07.11] An introduction to Yifat and Padhu, their backgrounds, and the experience they bring to Osa. [08.36] An introduction to Osa Commerce, what they do, and how they help their customers. [09.10] Why so many organizations are still stru...

Peter Cyr of OneRail talks about the final mile, its evolution, diversifying carrier networks, & how OneRail are helping customers to achieve 100% visibility. [07.05] An introduction to Peter, his background, and the transition that led him to #logistics technology. [08.44] An overview of OneRail, what they do, and how they help their customers. [09.06] The evolution of the final mile, and the thr...

The panel discusses preference vs. bias; the differences; the impacts; and the ways that we can tackle bias in ourselves and within our communities.

John Delligatti of SDI talks about data challenges, digital transformation, understanding KPI's and why SDI created its ZEUS Supply Chain Analytics 08.10] An introduction to John, his role at SDI, and a reminder of what SDI does and how they help their customers. [10.04] Some of the main challenges in supply chain data and why, as an industry, we may be making more progress than we think. [ 15.14]...

Dave Shrager of GAINS debunks supply chain myths & talks about the disconnect between tech & results, continuous change & why businesses need to find their why.  [07.13] An introduction to Dave, his background, and his role at GAINS. [09.06] Why many organizations are still struggling when it comes to investing in technology, and the ongoing challenge of finding the 'why'. [11.09] A recent report...

Carmit Glik talks about swapping the corporate world for start-ups; leveling the playing field for SME's; and how motherhood makes her a better leader.  [08.37] Carmit's career journey and how she found supply chain. [12.04] An introduction to Ship4wd, Carmit's role as CEO, and the brand's mission to level the playing field for SMEs. [13.38] The day-to-day challenges faced by small businesses, and...

Igor Chigrin of Win Global discusses his DroneShip Project; its impact on sustainability; global transportation challenges; & the untapped potential in trade. [06.35] An introduction to Igor, his background, and how he came to establish Win Global. [09.01] An overview of Win Global – who they are, what they do, and how they help their clients. [11.45] The ideal client for Win Global. [12.13] An in...

Audrey Ross and Sarah Barnes-Humphrey talk about New Year disruptions; high-tech wearables; sustainable resolutions; and how trade finance can empower women.

The panel discusses doing good - personal vs corporate responsibility; the line between people and profit; & how organizations can create a positive impact.

Jeff Metersky talks about decisioning; the risks in using your gut; embracing a VUCA world; and why GAINS is putting a focus on configuration and optimization. [06.35] An introduction to Igor, his background, and how he came to establish Win Global. [09.01] An overview of Win Global – who they are, what they do, and how they help their clients. [ 11.45] The ideal client for Win Global.  [12.13] An...

Marina Mayer, Katie Date & Jo Ann Dizy discuss money - why women need to stop working for free; their iniatives for change; & the importance of collaboration.   [07.42] An introduction to today's guests Marina Mayer, Katie Date, and Jo Ann Dizy. [08.47] Why Katie founded the MIT Women in Supply Chain Initiative; the impact it's had; and how she learned the importance of conversation and connection...

Katie Malakhov & Alex Jobin talk about RELEX; the current challenges in retail supply chain; and putting sustainability at the heart of everything they do. [06.42] An introduction to Alex and Katie. [ 07.16] Katie's recent "Women In Supply Chain" award, her experience of the awards event, and what it means to her to be honored. [08.30] Katie's background, and how she found supply chain. [10.00] Ka...