Let's Talk Supply Chain

The panel discusses preference vs. bias; the differences; the impacts; and the ways that we can tackle bias in ourselves and within our communities.

John Delligatti of SDI talks about data challenges, digital transformation, understanding KPI's and why SDI created its ZEUS Supply Chain Analytics 08.10] An introduction to John, his role at SDI, and a reminder of what SDI does and how they help their customers. [10.04] Some of the main challenges in supply chain data and why, as an industry, we may be making more progress than we think. [ 15.14]...

Dave Shrager of GAINS debunks supply chain myths & talks about the disconnect between tech & results, continuous change & why businesses need to find their why.  [07.13] An introduction to Dave, his background, and his role at GAINS. [09.06] Why many organizations are still struggling when it comes to investing in technology, and the ongoing challenge of finding the 'why'. [11.09] A recent report...

Carmit Glik talks about swapping the corporate world for start-ups; leveling the playing field for SME's; and how motherhood makes her a better leader.  [08.37] Carmit's career journey and how she found supply chain. [12.04] An introduction to Ship4wd, Carmit's role as CEO, and the brand's mission to level the playing field for SMEs. [13.38] The day-to-day challenges faced by small businesses, and...

Igor Chigrin of Win Global discusses his DroneShip Project; its impact on sustainability; global transportation challenges; & the untapped potential in trade. [06.35] An introduction to Igor, his background, and how he came to establish Win Global. [09.01] An overview of Win Global – who they are, what they do, and how they help their clients. [11.45] The ideal client for Win Global. [12.13] An in...

Audrey Ross and Sarah Barnes-Humphrey talk about New Year disruptions; high-tech wearables; sustainable resolutions; and how trade finance can empower women.

The panel discusses doing good - personal vs corporate responsibility; the line between people and profit; & how organizations can create a positive impact.

Jeff Metersky talks about decisioning; the risks in using your gut; embracing a VUCA world; and why GAINS is putting a focus on configuration and optimization. [06.35] An introduction to Igor, his background, and how he came to establish Win Global. [09.01] An overview of Win Global – who they are, what they do, and how they help their clients. [ 11.45] The ideal client for Win Global.  [12.13] An...

Marina Mayer, Katie Date & Jo Ann Dizy discuss money - why women need to stop working for free; their iniatives for change; & the importance of collaboration.   [07.42] An introduction to today's guests Marina Mayer, Katie Date, and Jo Ann Dizy. [08.47] Why Katie founded the MIT Women in Supply Chain Initiative; the impact it's had; and how she learned the importance of conversation and connection...

Katie Malakhov & Alex Jobin talk about RELEX; the current challenges in retail supply chain; and putting sustainability at the heart of everything they do. [06.42] An introduction to Alex and Katie. [ 07.16] Katie's recent "Women In Supply Chain" award, her experience of the awards event, and what it means to her to be honored. [08.30] Katie's background, and how she found supply chain. [10.00] Ka...

Ashley Yentz talks about failed 2023 predictions; supply chain complexity; visibility, agility & planning; cybersecurity; & why AI is only as good as your data. 

The panel discusses cancel culture; how and why it's changed; the role of social media; & what organizations can do to tackle it and create thriving workplaces.

Christine Barnhart talks about her supply chain journey; how women promote themselves & support each other; finding her voice; & the power of building a tribe. [06.42] An introduction to Alex and Katie. [07.16] Katie's recent "Women In Supply Chain" award, her experience of the awards event, and what it means to her to be honored. [08.30] Katie's background, and how she found supply chain. [10.00]...

Travis Barnier talks about DrayMaster; managing limited freight in a competitive market; building stronger relationships; and effective rate management. [06.53] An introduction to Travis, his experience in the #drayage industry, and his journey with DrayMaster. [09.34] An overview of DrayMaster – what they do and how they help their customers. \ [10.33] The ideal clients for DrayMaster. [13.23] An...

Cris Ferregur talks about SDI; predicting demand in an unpredictable world; the power of data; & finding the balance between new technologies & legacy systems. [06.05] An introduction to Chris, and his journey with SDI. [06.40] A closer look at current supply chain challenges, and what SDI are seeing with their clients. [07.41] Common data challenges, and the importance of good data in telling an...

Dyci Sfregola & Hope White discuss how AI is changing the game for supply chain sustainability & how the right technology will improve your supply chain.

Don Hicks talks about Optilogic & what they do; answering the supply chain 'what-ifs'; & finding the perfect balance between cost, service, risk, and ESG goals. [06.37] Don's entrepreneurial career history, and how it led him to found Optilogic. [08.15] Optilogic's evolution from a generic  #platform designed to empower developers, to a supply chain design solution; and why the principles of suppl...

The panel talk about microaggressions: what they are; how to identify them; how to tackle them; and their personal experiences. 

Bill Benton talks about GAINS; how supply chain decision-making has changed; the impact of machine learning & AI; and committing to democratizing supply chain. [06.11] An overview of GAINS – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [09.21] Bill's father's vision for GAINS, when he founded the organization in 1971, and the company's evolution through to the present day. [12.11...

Tudor Maxwell talks about logistics digitization; change management; training and development with WiseTech Academy; & why chaos isn't necessarily a bad thing.   [01.45] An introduction to today's guest. [02.53] An introduction to WiseTech Academy. [04.25] The current landscape of logistics digitization. [09.17] From difficulty adapting existing processes to new tech, to fear of the unknown, why o...

T.J. Kragenbrink talks about her career pivot and what she's learned along the way; becoming an industry award-winner; and making strides in sustainability. [07.23] T.J.'s early years, from #education to her career as a teacher. [11.18] The four big transferable skills that T.J. took from teaching to supply chain. [15.03] Why T.J. decided to leave teaching, and the journey that brought her to supp...

Nachi Mendelow & Mohan Dipsingh talk about risk, resilience, technology and why taking a holistic approach to your supply chain is the key to success.  [01.49] An introduction to today's guests. [ 04.04] How the pandemic exposed  #vulnerabilities in supply chains worldwide, bringing the topic of risk to the fore; and the most significant lessons we learned. [07.18] The different types of working ...

Fraser Robinson talks about Beacon Technologies; carbon and collaboration; building a data-centric approach to supply chain; and the problem with ERP's. [06.00] Fraser's career journey, and how a leadership role at Uber led him to discover a passion for a supply chain and go on to establish Beacon. [08.31] The  #disruptions and challenges within supply chain, the importance of #data , and why data...

Craig Seelig & Laurie Arnold talk about the compliance landscape; the cost of non-compliance; & the importance of technology to create a single source of truth. [01.49] An introduction to today's guests. [02.40] A closer look at the ever-changing compliance landscape, and some of the biggest changes that have impacted the industry in recent years. [05.20] Why compliance has become a huge cost cent...

Pete Gowanlock talks about KNNX; the benefits of blockchain; technology & collaboration; and solving the challenge of visibility and information sharing. [07.04] An introduction to #blockchain . [09.39] Why the conversations around blockchain have taken a back seat in the last year, but why it remains key to the future of supply chain. [11.34] The current landscape of blockchain in supply chain, a...