The Supply Chaney Podcast

In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast, Nathan Chaney interviews Dan Chang from Cool Innovations, discussing groundbreaking advancements in cold chain and refrigeration technology. Dan shares his journey from Taiwan to Japan, his experiences in various startups, and how Cool Innovations is revolutionizing the preservation of fresh produce. The conversation highlights the innovative technolog...

In this episode we talk with Casey Winans, an expert in warehouse management systems (WMS) and supply chain consulting.  We discuss the importance of understanding the need for a WMS, the challenges businesses face when transitioning from spreadsheets, and the significance of process clarity and documentation. Casey shares insights from his extensive experience in the industry, emphasizing the nee...

In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast, host Nathan Chaney interviews Claudia Freed, the president and CEO of EALgreen. Claudia shares her inspiring journey from Argentina to the United States, her passion for education, and how her experiences shaped her career. The conversation delves into the mission of EALgreen, focusing on sustainability, the circular economy, and the importance of givi...

In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast, Nathan Chaney interviews Tomas David Ye, who shares his journey from aspiring Olympic gymnast to a successful entrepreneur in the tech industry. Tomas discusses his educational background in mathematics, his experience working at Amazon, and the challenges he faced while transitioning to entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of networking, und...

In this episode Nathan Chaney interviews Jake Shild, founder and CEO of LandskyAI, a company focused on integrating drones and robotics into supply chain operations. Jake shares his background in security integration and how it led to the creation of LandskyAI, which aims to simplify the adoption of automation technologies in various industries. The conversation covers the challenges of outdoor dr...

Host Nathan Chaney kicks things off by introducing the episode, the first in a new series focused on the future voices of the supply chain industry, featuring Hannah Monk, a passionate student and professional celebrating 5 years in supply chain on the date of this episode release. Hannah shares her journey from wanting to pursue an English degree to discovering her love for supply chain during he...

In this episode we speak with Bill Wappler, Founder and Executive Chairman of Surgere, about his startup journey from the kitchen table in 2004 to providing supply chain visibility solutions for the largest companies in the world, completing 15 billion transactions per month. We dive into the importance of trust in client relationships, and leveraging lessons learned from a variety of roles in bus...

In this episode we talk with Kyle Wilson who shares his journey from being a freight broker to founding Yellow Diamond Logistics and Thrivemodal. Kyle shares the lessons he learned when building his logistics company and how his experience in building a support team in the Philippines inspired him to start Thrivemodal, focusing on delivering virtual talent to businesses of all sizes. He also provi...

In this episode we interview Stephen Bartalini, who shares his extensive career journey in the supply chain industry. Stephen discusses his experiences in various roles, from freight brokerage to his current sales leadership role at PalletTrader, and emphasizes the importance of understanding operations prior to moving to a sales role. He offers valuable advice for students and young professionals...

In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast we speak with Raj Mahalingam, a data analytics expert with experience at Intel, Cardinal Health, UCONN Health, and Priceline about the critical role of data science in supply chains. We explore the intersection of people and data, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding human behavior in problem-solving. Raj shares insights on design thi...

In this episode we talk with Anant Jain, Executive Director, Supply Chain Planning at EY, discussing his journey in the industry, the role and importance of planning in the supply chain process, and the concepts of supply vs demand planning, S&OP, and integrated business planning.  Anant shares insights on the consulting versus industry role career paths and the significance of experience in i...

In this episode we speak with Abby Nawrocki, Senior Director of Wholesale at ShipMonk and Founder of Stock.  Abby has a degree in supply chain, operations management and international business from Indiana University and provides valuable lessons her schooling experience and why she decided to study and go into the supply chain industry.  Through her various roles at 3PLs like DHL, Radial and Geod...

In this episode we talk with Nilay Parikh, the CEO and Founder of Arvist. AI. Nilay shares his journey from being a first-generation immigrant to building a company focused on leveraging AI and computer vision in supply chain operations management. The conversation delves into Nilay's background in aerospace engineering, the challenges and applications of additive manufacturing (3D printing),...

In this episode we talk with Dr. Brian Sauser, a prominent figure in supply chain management education in North Texas and beyond. Dr. Sauser shares his unique journey from studying agriculture at Texas A&M, to leading a lab working on life support systems for Mars missions at NASA, to academia, where he is the Chair of the Supply Chain Management Department at the University of North Texas whi...

In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast, we talk with Misbah Virani about her journey from medical studies and being an EMT to internet networking and then to her current role in the warehouse robotics industry as National Partnership Manager for Rapyuta Robotics in the US. We explore Rapyuta's entrance in the US market from Japan where they have the top selling pick-assist robot, the im...

In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast, we speak with Javier Zarazua, AKA Mr. Nearshoring. We discuss the evolution of nearshoring, its impact on the supply chain, and the unique advantages Mexico offers for manufacturing. Javier shares his personal journey from technology to supply chain management, the strategies he employs to help companies move production to Mexico, and the broader econo...

In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast we get behind the wheel of a big rig with Stetson Spinks, an over-dimensional / heavy haul specialist at Supply Chaney.  Steatson shares his lifelong journey in trucking, from his early experiences driving trucks in the hayfield with his father and includes stories of epic hauls across the US. The conversation delves into the intricacies of trucking ter...

In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast, we talk with Sascha Tietje from Packsize, discussing the origin and journey of the innovative concept of right-size packaging on demand. Sasha shares his journey from studying equine science and riding American Quarter horses in Germany, to importing Wrangler jeans to Germany, to developing business across 30 countries for a CNC company before becoming...

In this episode we talk with David Yarbrough from Logiwa, discussing the evolution of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and the challenges faced in the supply chain industry today. David shares his journey from manually operating warehouses and inventory on paper and electronic spreadsheets, before the time of WMS systems, to the integration of technology in warehousing, emphasizing the importanc...

In this conversation we talk with Summitt Hogue, Founder and Managing Partner of Growe, an industrial real estate brokerage that exclusively represents 3PLs.  Summitt shares his background growing up in Lubbock, Texas, and his initial aspirations of becoming a farmer before transitioning into real estate in DFW and ultimately making a bold move to start Growe with a unique approach to differentiat...

Our guest today is Gary Master, CEO of @AGiLE Business Media & Events. We start the episode learning how Gary had hopes of using his economics degree to run the Fed but ended up taking part time job with a supply chain consulting firm that he worked at and eventually took over and ran for a number of years.  He and some partners noticed a lack of media coverage for distribution centers and tea...

In this episode we highlight Mark Baxa, the President and CEO of CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals). Mark shares his career journey, starting in production agriculture and transitioning into international supply chain management. He discusses the importance of mentorship and giving back to the profession. Mark also talks about his transition into the leadership role at CSCMP...

In this episode with Ashley Wolfe, we trace her career journey from studying and working in animal science to working in agricultural economic development and then transitioning to JLL's Rail Practice Group before pivoting to an economic development role at BNSF, and the culmination of all these experiences leading to her role as Director of Economic and Industrial Development at OmniTRAX, a...

In this episode we interview Ryan Howard, VP of Growth at Freightsmith, a software-as-a-service platform for warehouse operators that encompasses all receiving activities from driver check-in to driver release for receivers, shippers, drivers and carriers.  In essence, it bridges the gap between a TMS and a WMS by coordinating all steps of the gate-to-gate process.  Ryan shares about his backgroun...

Listen in on our conversation with JJ Stanczak of MTE Consulting Partners as we dive into the world of warehouse efficiency. JJ shares his career journey and how he transitioned into the supply chain industry after a memorable golf tournament experience and how his laundry room reminds him of a warehouse optimization project. JJ explains the differences in enterprise WMS software and purpose-built...