The SupplyChainBrain Podcast

The Power of Shareholders: Can They Drive Corporate Social Responsibility? 03.01.2025 22:45 ↓

Do shareholders really have the power to influence corporate behavior?

Getting the Maximum ROI From a Supply Chain Technology Purchase 13.12.2024 24:20 ↓

You’ve acquired a new piece of technology for the supply chain. How do you make sure that you’re getting the most out of it?

How AI Is Poised to Revolutionize the Procurement Function 06.12.2024 24:26 ↓

The future of procurement lies with artificial intelligence — and big changes are coming.

From Resilience to Robustness: The Key to Supply Chain Success 22.11.2024 22:50 ↓

Modern-day supply chains are obsessed with the goal of becoming resilient. But is that enough?

Supply Chain ‘Orchestration’: How AI Is Changing the Tune 15.11.2024 22:24 ↓

When it comes to the concept of supply chain “orchestration,” artificial intelligence is the new conductor.

What’s It Mean for a Retailer to Be ‘Channel-Agnostic’? 08.11.2024 17:58 ↓

The omnichannel has been with us for a long time. But does that mean that retailers are truly “channel-agnostic”?

Quantum Computing for Logistics: Promise or Reality? 01.11.2024 23:34 ↓

Understand quantum physics? Neither do we. But you might be able to grasp quantum computing.

A Manufacturer Moves From China to Mexico. How’s That Going? 25.10.2024 22:24 ↓

A contract manufacturer is riding the trend of shifting production from China to Mexico.

Can India Rival China as a Manufacturing Superpower? 18.10.2024 26:12 ↓

Is India on the verge of eclipsing China as a global manufacturing powerhouse?

Consumer Return Fraud: How Bad Is It? 11.10.2024 23:42 ↓

How are retailers tackling the problem of return fraud?

Automating the Warehouse: Best (and Worst) Practices 04.10.2024 19:08 ↓

Automation promises to bring huge rewards to the modern-day warehouse. But doing it right is no simple task.

Walmart’s Strategy for Boosting Supply Chain Resilience 27.09.2024 20:15 ↓

How does the world’s largest retailer protect itself against a slew of supply chain disruptions?

The Barrier to Fulfilment Automation Is Coming Down 25.09.2024 24:17 ↓

Call smaller warehouses finally afford the automation they need to complete with larger operators?

Inventory Management: For SMBs, a Delicate Balancing Act 20.09.2024 22:10 ↓

In an uncertain economy, how are small to medium-sized businesses tackling the challenge of inventory management?

The Impact of Robots on Warehouse Worker Morale 13.09.2024 18:36 ↓

Call smaller warehouses finally afford the automation they need to complete with larger operators?

Closing the Gap Between Supply Chain Strategy and Execution 06.09.2024 21:52 ↓

Every business transformation needs a solid strategy. And every strategy needs a laser focus on execution.

The Parcel Shipping Headaches That Never Go Away 23.08.2024 21:19 ↓

Forget about those rare Black Swans and unexpected supply chain disruptions. In parcel shipping, certain headaches are a constant.

‘X-Shoring’: Fact and Fiction 16.08.2024 25:05 ↓

Are manufacturers engaged in a mass exodus from China? And if so, where are they going?

The Road to Wellness: Addressing the Issue of Truck Driver Obesity 09.08.2024 20:26 ↓

What can truck drivers do to embrace a healthier lifestyle?

The Latest Plague: A Huge Increase in Supply Chain Cyberattacks 02.08.2024 19:31 ↓

The occurrence of cyberattacks on global supply chains is hardly news. But their frequency might come as a surprise.

An Urgent Call for a Domestically Sourced Biomanufacturing Supply Chain 26.07.2024 23:06 ↓

The U.S. can’t have a vibrant “bio-based” manufacturing sector without an equally strong source of domestic materials to support it.

The Short Shelf Life of Electronic Components in A&D 19.07.2024 23:28 ↓

How do we solve the problem of obsolete electronic components in the aviation and defense industry?

Busted! Detecting Chinese Cotton Made With Forced Labor 12.07.2024 21:35 ↓

We haven’t stopped the importation of cotton produced in China with the use of forced labor.

The Drug Supply Chain Security Act: The Deadline Is Near 28.06.2024 19:38 ↓

Time is running out for the healthcare supply chain to fully comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act.

Do Humanoid Robots Make Sense in a Warehouse? 21.06.2024 21:41 ↓

Are robots that are modeled after the human form the best choice for warehouse operations?