Supply Chain and Sustainability Strategist, Sheri Hinish (Supply Chain Queen)

Supply Chain Revolution

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Supply Chain Revolution®: Sustainability, Innovation, Technology The supply chain podcast where sustainability, AI, and global trade strategy collide. If you run supply chains, set procurement strategy, or lead enterprise transformation, this is the show that connects the dots others miss. Hosted by Sheri Hinish, the Supply Chain Queen, each episode tackles the questions keeping executives up at night: how tariffs and trade disruption reshape sourcing and supplier networks, where agentic AI and automation are actually delivering ROI in supply chain planning, what reshoring and nearshoring mean...

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Supply Chain and Sustainability Strategist, Sheri Hinish (Supply Chain Queen)

Episodes

Exploring Diversity & Inclusion in STEM and Supply Chain: Why It’s Time to CANCEL THE MANEL (all male panels) and How to Embrace Diversity and Inclusion at Industry (and Virtual) Events 15.04.2020 27:14

Episode 15 is a provocative and timely topic for supply chain and STEM professionals around the world. As we enter conference season coupled with the transition to virtual events due to COVID19, the on-going persistence of all-male panels must stop. It’s time to cancel the MANEL! As eloquently described by Dr. Francis Collins, the diversity of bright and talented minds <in supply chain and STEM...

Exploring Talent, Teams, and Diversity in the Value Economy, Leading Millennials and Gen Z With Purpose, Making the Shift From Old School to New School Leadership, and Customer First Supply Chain with Angela Hession (Microsoft) 08.04.2020 11:51

In Episode 14, we are joined by an EPIC REBEL who is the Head of XBOX safety and longtime Microsoft Supply Chain-er Angela Hession! The Future of Work is human and driven by experiences rooted in values and purpose. This provocative drink and learn turned interview explores talent, building teams, and the importance of diversity in the Value Economy. Listen as Angela explores many topics including...

Exploring Digital Supply Chain, Sustainable Development, Circular Economy, Renewable Energy, Digital Waste and Cloud, and Sustainability with Tom Raftery on his "Women in Supply Chain” Series (SAP Digital) 01.04.2020 21:38

In Episode 13, we are joined by global futurist and innovation evangelist Tom Raftery…and with a twist! We are featured on HIS new “Women in Supply Chain” series, where he interviews the most high profile women in supply chain, tech, and digital. This was by far one of the most interesting conversations Deborah and Sheri have to date with broad concepts like hydroelectric, digital waste and connec...

Exploring Customer Centricity Through the Lens of Access to Human Health as a Basic Right, How Does Supply Chain Best Serve People Who Need It the Most, and Stakeholder Engagement in Humanitarian Supply Chains (Africa Resource Center) 24.03.2020 15:39

In Episode 12, we explore thinking about supply chains outside of the box, where we can often get stuck in academic discussions. The impacts of supply chains can quickly shift to rights-based discussions. This is Part 2 of our lightning talk with Pretty Mubaiwa, PhD Public Law Candidate and UCT Regional Coordinator for the Africa Resource Center. Pretty works in disruptive supply chain to provide...

Exploring Humanitarian Supply Chains, International Development, Providing Access to Medicine and Medical Care (a Timely Conversation with the CoronaVirus/COVID19) Outbreak), and a Call for Women in Supply Chain (Africa Resource Center) 14.03.2020 15:56

In Episode 11, we explore humanitarian supply chains and international development. This is Part 1 of 2 lightning talks with Pretty Mubaiwa, PhD Public Law Candidate and UCT Regional Coordinator for the Africa Resource Center. Pretty works in disruptive supply chain to provide critical medicine, access, and care at the point of need. The mantra of this organization is African led, African inspired...

Exploring the Importance of Divergent Leadership, Building Productive Supply Chain Teams, Why Authenticity Matters in Your Career, and Rebels in the Future of Work with David Warrick (Microsoft) 24.02.2020 11:08

Episode 7, Part 2 of our Lightening Talk with David Warrick, Global GM of Customer Logistics at Microsoft. In this episode, we explore principles of leadership styles and approaches, how to build productive supply chain teams, things to look for in acquiring and hiring top supply chain talent, why authenticity matters in your career, and how being a Rebel will help you succeed in supply chain, tec...

Exploring the Cognitive Supply Chain and Trends to Watch in Retail and Demand Planning, the Importance of Data and Visibility, and Why Rebels are Critical in the Future of Work with David Warrick (Microsoft) 21.02.2020 12:27

Episode 6, Part 1 of our Lightening Talk with David Warrick, Global GM of Customer Logistics at Microsoft. The field of supply chain is growing and is much more than the traditional view of integrated purchasing, operations, and logistics. David unpacks how supply chains are evolving and how data and cognitive supply chains create an exciting time to be in supply chain, including Tim Cook’s rise t...

Exploring Sustainable Supply Chain & the SDGs, the Importance of Failure, How Wisdom Comes From Growth, Eradicating the World of Consultant Speak, and AI in the Future of Work 13.02.2020 25:38

In Episode 5, we have some fun discussing the importance of failure, why we need to eradicate the world of consultant speak (yes it’s a thing), AI in the future of work, the SDGs and why they matter in supply chain and technology. We dive into the paradigm of “wisdom from time and years experience” versus “wisdom from growth", including why disrupting change leads to professional development. We d...

The Shift in Supply Chain Organizations, Regenerative Sustainability, New Styles of Leadership, Influencing Change, and How Rebels Can Lead in the Revolution with Lauren Acoba (Starbucks) 09.02.2020 16:04

In Episode 4, we speak with Lauren Acoba live from Starbucks Headquarters. Lauren is a Senior Group Manager of Global Sourcing and Food Supply Chains implementing Starbucks recent regenerative sustainability goals. It’s not just about carbon-neutral, but restoring natural systems. In Episode 4, we discuss the shift in supply chains, how transparency and consumer trends are forcing the transition...

Exploring Technology in the Circular Economy, AI, Circular Supply Chains at Apple, the Future of Mobility, Is Sustainability the Wrong Angle, and Why Rebels are Important in the Supply Chain Revolution with James George (Ellen MacArthur Foundation) 05.02.2020 21:29

In Episode 3, we speak with James George from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. We covered so much that we feature his discussion in a two-part series to learn more about the work he does, to dive deeper into circular concepts, supply chain transformation, network partnerships, and discuss transitioning toward a new global economy. A challenge can be getting inspired and getting started in circular...

Episode 2 - Exploring New Global Leaders in the Supply Chain Revolution and Circular Economy Fundamentals with James George (Ellen MacArthur Foundation) 03.02.2020 11:51

In Episode 2, we speak with James George from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in a two-part series. James is passionate about the circular transition and inspiring others in new ways of thinking about supply chain, materials, and technology. He engages opportunities across industries to help organizations connect with the right programs, platforms, and partners with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation....