Speaking of Supply Chain

This week, host Ellen Wood delivers a short episode in which she shares some insights and musings on sustainability and the circular supply chain. Using the recent solar eclipse and some initiatives to reuse those single-use solar eclipse glasses as a jumping-off point, Ellen highlights a few other companies and initiatives that showcase what it looks like to effectively and creatively commit to r...

This week, we’re joined by Alan Vey , Founder and CEO of Aventus , to discuss all things blockchain. For even the most tech savvy supply chain leaders, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or intimidated by the rapidly evolving tech at the heart of Web3—so Alan’s lucid explanations and insights have a lot to offer us all. In addition to breaking down what Blockchain is (and what it does), Alan shares con...

It may be difficult to imagine once you start a company—or if you’re working at a company in its early-stages—but there comes a time when you can start truly planning ahead as it relates to supply chain. Prior to this point, you might be able to “get away” with growing organically as your business grows, but reaching that level often requires savvy and forward thinking. To explore these thresholds...

Today’s episode features the conclusion of Ellen’s two-part conversation with Erin Gilchrist, VP of Fleet Evangelism at IntelliShift . Ellen and Erin pick up where they left off last time, so be sure to check out Part 1 on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , or iHeartMedia if you missed our last episode! Join us as we discuss: Predictions for the role and operation of driverless vehicles...

It takes a lot of moving parts and careful maintenance for a vehicle to effectively run—and it takes as many moving parts and as much maintenance for a company to effectively manage a fleet of vehicles. This week’s episode is the first of a two-part conversation with Erin Gilchrist , VP of Fleet Management at IntelliShift . For Erin, ensuring the safety, compliance, and efficiency of a company’s v...

With how intricate and dynamic the world of supply chain has become, third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses need to not only step up their game, but expand it altogether. Carl Warsinge r, CEO and Co-Founder of Smart Warehousing , joins us this week to provide a snapshot of effective 3PL warehousing and its offerings—which go well beyond storage and into realms like data management, technology, and...

The new year brings with it new opportunities for logistics professionals to enrich their understanding of the latest trends, developments, and risks in the world of supply chain. And there’s no better place to do so than logistics trade shows and conferences that bring together industry leaders and innovators to share their innovations and insights. This week, host Ellen Wood , Marketing Manager...

Change is inevitable, but the negative effects of disruptions aren’t. In some cases, they can be mitigated—or avoided altogether. Today, we speak with Jason Jackson , the Change Management Lead at Miebach and an Adjunct Professor at Southern New Hampshire University. Jason is committed to helping organizations understand the impact of large-scale transformations and meeting them where they are as...

This week, Ellen celebrates the one-year anniversary of Speaking of Supply Chain by counting down the five most popular episodes of the podcast. The first year of the show has been filled with so many engaging conversations with innovative thinkers and figures in the supply chain space, and the episodes sampled here are no exception. In addition to highlighting some particularly thought-provoking...

There’s no reason science education—and information about STEM careers—can’t be as engaging as the latest viral video. In this episode, we speak with Stephanie Castillo , a senior video producer at STEMedia and founder of Phuture Doctors who possesses a passion for educating and mentoring young people on all things scientific. Stephanie discusses her belief that students of all backgrounds and aca...

Here today, gone tomorrow. That sentiment has never been truer in the ever-changing supply chain. And here today, to talk about what’s gone from yesterday is John Coyne , Conference Director at SCOPE Supply Chain Summit. You’ll hear John’s unique point of view on the shifting purchasing behaviors of supply chain leaders and the way those approaches have drastically changed in recent memory. From t...

In this enlightening episode, our guest, Gregory Perez , Urban Logistics Project Manager at bpost , shares insights on how bpost has embraced sustainability as a guiding principle, implementing end-to-end solutions that have successfully reduced emissions by a staggering 97% in parcel and mail delivery. Discover how bpost has designed a revolutionary delivery network that empowers customers to mak...

Join us for this engaging episode as our guests, Marco Moura and Xavier Farrés , share some insight on the power of supply chain digital twins and how they reduce bottlenecks. We explore how testing different strategies with a digital twin was a crucial investment for Sonae Arauco and how it helped leadership to visualize the long-reaching effects of what was happening on the operations floor. In...

Join us for this episode of Speaking of Supply Chain as we delve into the world of process optimization and wearable technology with Sascha Kaczmarek , the Co-Founder and COO of Motion Miners . Discover how industrial wearables are revolutionizing efficiency and ergonomics in manual labor workforces. Explore the hardware, data interpretation, and KPIs behind leveraging smart wearables for process...

Join us for this insightful episode as our guests, Marco Wagner , Global Head of Intralogistics at DLL, and Marcel Reinhardt , Partner - Global Head Supply Chain Financing from Miebach, shed light on the crucial role of financing in driving supply chain automation. Discover how companies are transitioning to automation, and how the demand for automation solutions spans across industries. We explor...

In this episode, we delve into the complexities of the tendering process and the importance of making informed decisions that lead to satisfaction and mitigate risk. Our expert guests, Richard Nachar and César Rodríguez from Miebach Consulting Group, share valuable insights on drawing upon cross-industry best practices and leveraging data-driven decision-making. We explore the role of consultants...

The lack of labor has hit every sector — and this problem has presented new opportunities for automation and robotics. With lowering prices across the board, companies around the world are seriously considering adding mobile robots to their workforce. From autonomous forklifts to cleaning machines, automation has proved to be a safer and more efficient solution. When deciding to implement a roboti...

There is risk in everything we do in the supply chain - planning is what helps manage the severity of those risks in order to enable more effective supply chains, especially over the last 3 years. This week, we’re joined by Miebach Consultants Daniel Simon and Tim Wagner to address Miebach’s latest Supply Chain Risk Management Study, the first update since 2019. This study sheds light on the chall...

Consumer buying habits have changed drastically over the years. They’re no longer taking a day-trip to the town mall or shopping centers. Everything is online. So how is supply chain shifting with them? Omnichannels! This week, we welcome Joe Henderson , Senior Director of Technology Alliances at Deposco , to discuss the use of omnichannel fulfillment in the supply chain. Joe shares his insights o...

Supply chain professionals are busy. We don’t always have the time to catch up on our favorite blog or scour white papers for the latest trends and innovations — that was one major reason we started this podcast. As we wrap up our first season, we reflect on why we started Speaking of Supply Chain, who this show is for, what we’ve accomplished and where we plan to go. On this episode, host Ellen W...

The European Union is set to go through major legislation reform as Germany begins the first run of the Due Diligence legislation that will expand to the entire European Union in due course. This week, we’re joined by Anastasiia Omelchuck , a Consultant at Miebach Consulting who discusses the Due Diligence Legislation reform in Germany and how it will expand over to the rest of the European Union....

We have seen a seismic shift in the IBPs of Supply Chain companies over the last 3 years. This week, Markus Ly, Practice Director at Westernacher Consulting , and Alex Waternickx , Leader of Consulting Supply Chain Planning at Miebach , discuss the changes that have occurred in the industry to the concept of Sales and Operations Planning/Integrated Business Planning (S&OP/IBP) since the COVID-...

Forecasting and strategic planning in the supply chain has changed drastically since 2020. This week, Gustavo Escobar, Manager at Miebach , and Gylian Verstraete , Data Scientist at Solventure , join to discuss how forecasting has changed since 2020 which has caused companies to either change or expand their forecasting models. Traditional forecasting models are reaching a breaking point and forec...

Are you tired of outdated planning strategies holding your company back in the fast-paced business world? This week, Bryan Nielson , Director Consumer Goods Industry Lead at Miebach , joins to discuss how companies have adapted their planning strategies in response to changes in the business landscape. Bryan shares his insights on demand planning versus resource production and how companies have s...

Breaking down the gender-based double standards in the supply chain job market requires a comprehensive overhaul of the corporate culture. This week’ guest Emile Lailibertte , Supply Chain Manager at Miebach Consulting joined the show to discuss how we need to promote diversity and support women in our industry, from management all the way down to entry level positions. Remote work jobs offer flex...