Resilient Supply Chain— stories and strategies that keep business moving

Send me a message Hey everyone, Tom Raftery here with another enriching episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast! I had a fascinating chat with Rob Haddock , a seasoned supply chain professional, about navigating disruptions and creating resilient systems. We delved into the idea of a 'shipper of choice' initiative, discussing how treating drivers with respect and keeping them moving...

Send me a message In this exciting episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast, I had the pleasure to chat with Eric Vasquez , owner and founder of Veterans Logistics Group . Eric, a logistics professional with a wealth of experience, candidly discussed the journey of his small business in the complex world of supply chain and logistics. He shares how his company, starting from scratch, navigated...

Send me a message Hey folks, Tom Raftery here, with another enlightening episode of the Digital Supply Chain Podcast. This time, I had the pleasure of chatting with Anna Wells , an Executive Editor with Industrial Media, a powerhouse in the industrial sector providing content to various audiences along the supply chain. In our conversation, Anna offers a captivating glimpse into the ongoing evolut...

Send me a message In the latest episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Len Pannett , a seasoned supply chain transformation consultant. Len gave us the inside scoop on additive manufacturing (3D printing) and how it's revolutionizing supply chains around the world. He gave us some fascinating insights, sharing real-world examples from the aerospace, E...

Send me a message 🎧 Welcome to another exciting episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast! In today's episode I'm chatting to  Nick Foy , Founder, CEO, and Chief Evangelist of Silverdale Technology . Get ready to dive into the world of Odoo ERP and discover how it can revolutionize your business operations. In this episode, Nick shares how Odoo can transform your business by consolida...

Send me a message In today's episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast I had the pleasure of diving deep into the intricate relationship between supply chain and finance with the highly knowledgeable Prof Luca Gelsomino . In this episode, we explore the intriguing trend of "deep tier financing" that pushes beyond immediate suppliers. Luca, with his wealth of experience and insight...

Send me a message Hi folks, I'm travelling today to the ASCM Connect event in Brussels so no real episode for you today, but with 328 excellent episodes in the back catalog, and some more fantastic ones on the way, I think you'll get by!!! Have a great week, and talk to you again on Friday where I'll be talking to Luca Gelsomino. Support the show Podcast supporters I'd like to...

Send me a message Hey everyone, it's Tom Raftery here and boy do I have a treat for you with this episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast. I got a chance to sit down with Gregor Stühler , Founder and CEO of Scoutbee , an innovative company that's making waves in the world of supply chain with the application of AI and large language models. We took a deep dive into the concept of lar...

Send me a message Welcome to another exciting episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jonathan Porter , founder and CEO of PorterLogic . Get ready to dive into the world of low-code supply chain operations and discover how Jonathan is revolutionizing the industry. Highlights from our conversation include: Jonathan's background in imple...

Send me a message Welcome back to another episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast. In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of B2B eCommerce with Arno Ham , CTO of Sana Commerce . We kicked off our conversation discussing why digital transformation is essential in B2B commerce. It's a journey that involves a myriad of moving parts - from optimizing supply chains to enhancing...

Send me a message In today's episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast I'm joined by two leading experts from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , Mark Baxa and Kevin Smith , for an inspiring chat on all things supply chain, as well as a look into the future of the industry. We dive into a rich discussion on how crucial supply chains are to our society and the...

Send me a message Hello everyone, Tom Raftery here. This episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast is a bit different than our usual fare, and trust me, you're in for a treat! I threw out a question on podinbox.com/dsc about challenges we might face in the supply chain industry, and boy, did you all rise to the occasion. Rather than our usual one-on-one conversation, this episode features i...

Send me a message Hello and welcome back to another episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast. I'm your host, Tom Raftery and today we're digging into a fascinating conversation about automation, human intervention, and collaboration in supply chain systems. Our guest is Tom Pierce , the Founder and President of Integrated Information Systems. In this episode, Tom takes us on a deep di...

Send me a message Hi there, Digital Supply Chain enthusiasts! In this special episode, I'm thrilled to share some exciting news that I've been eager to reveal. I've launched a new feature that will let us engage with each other in a whole new way: a Digital Supply Chain podcast fan page on Podinbox . This isn't just a place to catch up on episodes; it's a platform where yo...

Send me a message Welcome back to another compelling episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast! I’m your host, Tom Raftery, and this time around we’re going deep into the world of real-time data, AI, and machine learning in the supply chain with Sanjay Sharma , the CEO of Roambee . In this exciting episode, Sanjay and I explore the workings of Roambee, a company revolutionising supply chain mana...

Send me a message Hello everyone, welcome to another exciting episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into the future of supply chains with the brilliant Marcell Vollmer , CEO of Prospitalia Group . We explore a host of topics, from the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in enhancing supply chain processes, to how autonomous vehicles a...

Send me a message Welcome to another insightful episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast! Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Michael Farlekas , the CEO of e2open , and he had a wealth of knowledge to share. From the get-go, we dived deep into the crucial role that data accuracy plays in today's supply chain processes. Michael made it clear that having the right data is like the oxy...

Send me a message Welcome to another exciting episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast! I'm your host, Tom Raftery, and today, I'm thrilled to bring you an insightful discussion I had with Keith Hartley , the CEO of LevaData . In this episode, Keith delves deep into how LevaData is revolutionising the way sourcing professionals in the manufacturing industry understand, manage, and opt...

Send me a message Welcome to another episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast! I'm your host, Tom Raftery, and today we're diving deep into the fascinating world of automated negotiation and optimization in supply chains with a very special guest - Chris White , President of NEC Labs America . In this episode, we unpack the immense potential of technology in making our supply chains m...

Send me a message In this captivating episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast, I had the incredible opportunity to chat with Miquel Serracanta , International Chair of the CSCMP Board of Directors. We delved into the crucial topics of adaptability, communication, and continuous learning in supply chain management while also exploring the potential impact of technology, such as AI, on the futur...

Send me a message Welcome back to another episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast! I'm your host, Tom Raftery, and today I had the pleasure of speaking with Henrik Müller-Hansen , the  Founder and CEO of Gelato . In our fascinating discussion, we explored the inner workings of Gelato's global, decentralized print-on-demand network and how it's enabling local production and distr...

Send me a message UPDATE: An earlier version of this episode had the wrong audio file attached (only 12 seconds long). Thanks to listener Dr Marcell Vollmer for alerting me. I have uploaded the correct audio file now. Apologies to all who got the wrong file. Hey everyone, Tom Raftery here, and I'm excited to share the latest episode of my Digital Supply Chain podcast. In this special May 1st...

Send me a message In this exciting episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Mike Sigler , Senior Director at Nexer . We dove deep into the fascinating world of AI, particularly ChatGPT, and explored its immense potential in the realms of supply chain and manufacturing. Mike shared his insights on how ChatGPT can help businesses save time, make better decision...

Send me a message Hey everyone, Tom Raftery here, and I'm excited to share this latest episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast with you! I had a fantastic conversation with Thad Price , CEO of Talroo , a leading provider of technology for recruiting essential workers. In this episode, Thad and I dive deep into the world of recruitment and talent acquisition. We discuss the shift in today&...

Send me a message Welcome to another episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast! In today's episode, I'm delighted to have Steven Dana , a partner at Drake Star Partners , a technology-focused investment bank, join me as we discuss the latest trends in supply chain, particularly around supply chain automation. In our conversation, Steven shares some fascinating insights into how robotic...