The SupplyChainBrain Podcast

The Warehouse Management Dilemma: Pain Points and Cures 04.11.2022 23:23 ↓

All those warehouses that have survived up to now on old-school manual processes? They’re not working anymore.

Three Mistakes That Procurement Makes — and How to Avoid Them 28.10.2022 21:26 ↓

The success of any global supply chain starts with procurement. But a lot of companies are getting that function wrong.

Charging Up the Battery Supply Chain to Meet Demand for EVs 21.10.2022 18:59 ↓

Government and private industry alike have set ambitious targets for the production of electric vehicles. But will their efforts be short-circuited by a broken battery supply chain? 

The Shifting Dynamic Between Ocean Carriers and Shippers 14.10.2022 24:55 ↓

In the seesawing relationship between ocean shippers and carriers, who’s up right now? And who’s down? 

What Is a ‘Socially Responsible’ Organization? 07.10.2022 25:01 ↓

In these times of global crisis, there’s never been a greater need for the socially responsible organization. 

The Unfashionable Supply Chain of the Fashion Industry 28.09.2022 22:03 ↓

If only the fashion industry were as up-to-date with its supply chain as it is with consumer trends in apparel. 

It’s Not Just About Microchips: An Overlooked Link in the High-Tech Supply Chain 22.09.2022 20:36 ↓

The crisis in high-tech supply chains is about more than just microchips. 

Can We Bring ‘Empathy’ to the Warehouse? 14.09.2022 22:50 ↓

Is there room in a modern-day warehouse for empathy?

Sounding the Alarm for an Economic Meltdown 05.09.2022 26:02 ↓

Will mounting debt be the factor that finally plunges the economy into recession?

Five Steps to Building a Resilient Supply Chain 05.09.2022 21:24 ↓

So you’ve locked in your supply chain plan and network design? Good luck with that. 

The Plight of the Drayage Driver: When Will It Get Better? 25.08.2022 18:38 ↓

The life of the drayage trucker in “normal” times is a difficult one. And these times are anything but. 

Maritime Intelligence: Can AI Predict the Unpredictable? 17.08.2022 21:09 ↓

Ocean carrier service quality is in the pits.

Why Automakers Won’t Meet EV Production Targets 10.08.2022 17:58 ↓

Will the Biden Administration meet its goal for electric vehicle production in the U.S.? Don’t count on it. 

Quantum Computing for the Supply Chain: Is It Here Yet? 03.08.2022 17:54 ↓

Quantum computing has arrived. But is it mature enough to solve brutally complex supply chain problems?

No Forced Labor in Your Supply Chain? Prove It! 28.07.2022 24:55 ↓

For U.S. importers, the hurdles for proving that their supply chains are free of forced labor are getting higher all the time. 

Will Supply Chains Ever Return to ‘Normal’? 20.07.2022 20:59 ↓

Don’t hold your breath waiting for global supply chains to return to some state of “normal” anytime soon.

A Lab for Solving Urban Freight Congestion 13.07.2022 24:11 ↓

Can all of the interests that make up an urban environment come together to solve the problem of freight congestion?

Wake Up! Why Aren’t Companies Addressing Sourcing Risk? 06.07.2022 22:14 ↓

Will supply chains ever learn the need for true risk management and resilience?

Linking Planning and Execution for Real-Time Decision Making 24.06.2022 21:01 ↓

The best-laid plan means nothing if you can’t execute on it.

How Are SMB Traders Surviving the Supply Chain Crisis? 16.06.2022 15:12 ↓

Geopolitical and economic winds are buffeting all international traders. But small and medium-sized businesses are most vulnerable to the storm.

Is Healthcare Catching Up to Blockchain Technology? 02.06.2022 16:00 ↓

Blockchain technology is well advanced within some industry supply chains, but healthcare isn’t among them.

Get Smart! Why Supply Chains Are Embracing Decision Intelligence 01.06.2022 22:13 ↓

Supply chains need to get smarter.

Stitching Together the Physical and Digital Supply Chain 18.05.2022 21:59 ↓

Every supply consists of two crucial elements: physical goods, and the digital systems that make it possible to move them. How can they be made in work in harmony?

Companies Are on a Shopping Spree for Supply Chain Software 11.05.2022 14:15 ↓

The wallets are open: Companies are investing heavily in software for optimizing the supply chain. But will the trend continue?

Measuring ‘Foot Traffic’ in the Supply Chain 04.05.2022 21:29 ↓

Everyone wants supply chain visibility, but few have it.