Supply Chain - Unfiltered

Join us for our latest episode featuring Joanna Frank, CEO and President of Fitwel, who joins our host, Melanie Stern, to discuss building safe and healthy facilities. Frank highlights examples of health impacts along with design decisions to increase the health of employees and customers using a physical space.

Tune in to the latest ISM podcast featuring Yann Babarroux, co-founder and CEO of Otonomi, and Peter Waggonner, public policy director at Greater New Orleans, Inc. In this episode, they explore the impact of climate crises, evolving policies, and the shifting risk landscape—along with the actions individuals and organizations are taking to mitigate these challenges.   Link: https://www.ismworld.or...

Join us for our latest episode featuring Brian Antonellis, Senior Vice President of Fleet Operations at Fleet Advantage. Together, our host Melanie Stern and Brian will explore the current and future challenges for the trucking industry in 2025, what moves organizations can make to set themselves up for success, and what considerations to understand.

In this episode, we dive deep into the strategies that supply chain and procurement organizations are using to attract and retain top talent in today's competitive market. Join our host, Melanie Stern, as she sits down with Kimberly Neisen, Director of Talent at ProcureAbility, to explore the latest trends and best practices. From growth opportunities and employee recognition to motivation an...

Join us for a podcast with Jamin Nieri, Chief Operating Officer for Trove, to discuss how procurement and supply chain sustainability initiatives are tied into an organization’s brand experience with its community, stakeholders, and customers. Specifically, she shares information about the fashion industry's resale market and its sustainability impact and measures.

Join us for a podcast with Lenora Sevillian, MBA, CIPP, CPPP, CPCM, LSSGB, SFC, NCN-A, CPe-P, Director of Procurement and professor at Nova Southeastern University for an important discussion around fraud, corruption and risks in procurement. This is part two of a two-part discussion and deep dive into this critical ethical priority and spotlight in the profession.

Join us for a podcast with Lenora Sevillian, MBA, CIPP, CPPP, CPCM, LSSGB, SFC, NCN-A, CPe-P, Director of Procurement and professor at Nova Southeastern University for an important discussion around fraud, corruption and risks in procurement. This is part one of a two-part discussion and deep dive into this critical ethical priority and spotlight in the profession.

Join us for an insightful episode featuring Kevin McInturff, Chief Technology Officer at Logility, and Scott Tillman, SVP of Innovation at Logility, as they explore the transformative role of Generative AI in procurement and supply chain. Kevin and Scott offer their perspectives on the current and future landscape of AI, including how workforces can adapt to a technology-driven future. They also d...

Join us for a podcast with Mandy Flint, CEO and Founder of Excellence in Leadership, and Elisabet Vinberg Hearn, co-founder of Think Solutions UK, two leadership and culture change strategists and authors. Mandy and Elisabet discuss the six superchargers for leadership of the future, based on their analysis and their most recent book. Each dive into why they identified these six areas of focus to...

Join us for a podcast with Jon Hancock, CEO of Sedex, as he discusses prioritizing sustainability in supply chains. He highlights the value of investing in sustainability technology and shares surprising data about North American companies lagging in sustainable procurement. Hancock also emphasizes the role of technology, data, and risk assessments in making informed, sustainable decisions.

Join us for a podcast with Jenny Wassenaar, Chief Sustainability Officer of Trivium as she discusses clarity around metal packaging, recycling, circularity, sustainability standards and how organizations can make a focused impact in their sourcing process. Listen in as she shares how a framework and performance standards for sustainability in packaging enables Trivium to select suppliers that alig...

With global food insecurity on the rise, big agriculture and farming enterprises look to cultivate more to meet population’s growing needs. Join guest Zak Zeidman, co-founder of ReSeed, for a frank discussion about the challenges faced by smallholder farmers and an industry wrought by climate change. Learn the benefits of regenerative agriculture and how it can mitigate climate risk and improve fo...

Professionals working across the supply chain can find valuable legal insights from global law firm Foley & Lardner partner Vanessa Miller. The seasoned attorney and chair of their Manufacturing – Automotive team shares top areas of concern in contract terms and conditions and recommendations to protect from and navigate through today’s economic volatility.  Know when to opt for short- versus...

Companies well-versed in driving success through collaboration have a competitive advantage. Join us for a compelling podcast, with guest Dr. Charlotte de Brabandt as she discusses key elements to attract and win over key stakeholders across supply chains. Discover how to identify and prioritize strategic partners, rebuild challenging relationships fraught with conflict and traverse the sensitivit...

Tune in to our upcoming podcast featuring Richie Daigle from Tive, a leading provider of global shipment visibility solutions. Richie will delve into the latest trends in the freight transit world, discussing everything from advancements in shipment visibility to recommended technologies and best practices for preventing theft, spoilage, and waste. Discover how real-time response is transforming t...

We unravel the frustrations businesses experience in their efforts to decouple from global supply chain business models, and the impacts that tariffs and evolving regulations bear on product availability, cost and the customer experience. Hear Pawan Joshi, e2open Executive Vice President, Product Management & Strategy, share insights on how to pivot from a negative mentality to embracing disru...

Manufacturing and industrial facilities are challenged by job vacancies. Heather Chapman MS, CSP, CHMM, CEAS III - Head of Ergonomics at Soter Analytics breaks down the details of a disinterested emerging workforce, what drives them to consider employment opportunities and how supply chains are getting it wrong. Understand the constructs of GenZ survey findings with recommendations to bridge profe...

Experience a candid conversation with procurement legend, former Johnson & Johnson CPO Len DeCandia as he shares perspectives on the progression of the profession. Find insights on how status quo abundance is edging into the realm of scarcity and why supply chains need to pay attention to the shift. Learn key differentiators of business focus to remain relevant and best mitigate risks.