Supply Chain - Unfiltered

Is corporate pullback from sustainability real, or just a myth? In our latest “Supply Chain Unfiltered” episode, ISM journalist Melanie Stern sits down with Daniela Ocio, CEO of Kloopify, to unpack the economic realities behind emissions reduction and ESG strategy. Daniela shares why sustainability isn’t just a regulatory checkbox, it’s a smart business move.

In this episode of Supply Chain Unfiltered , host Melanie Stern speaks with Mike Aller about the growing intersection of supply chain resiliency, cybersecurity, and national security. With AI accelerating both opportunities and risks, the conversation explores how emerging cyber threats are reshaping the way businesses and governments must think about protecting domestic supply chains. From resour...

In this episode, we dive into the evolving dynamics in supply chain recruitment and retention. Joined by Christine Corson, Executive Director at DSJ Global, the episode explores the implications of Gartner’s labor market survey, the rise of short-term hiring strategies, and the growing importance of agility and adaptability in candidates. Christine shares actionable advice for job seekers, from ne...

Join us for our latest episode featuring Angela Burke, Director, Operations & Maintenance, at Pivot Energy, who joins our host, Melanie Stern, to discuss the creative dual use of energy production and agricultural support that organizations are prioritizing. 

Join us for our latest episode featuring Alexander Style, General Manager of Americas at Vinturas, who joins our host, Melanie Stern, to discuss integrating blockchain technology into supply chains. They tackle the risks, cybersecurity, benefits, and use cases for how this technology is accelerating information sharing.

From the 2025 ISM World Conference in Orlando, Florida, this episode features transformative supply chain executive LeAnne Coulter. She joins host Melanie Stern to share crucial insights on how procurement and supply chain professionals can survive and thrive, amid today’s VUCA environment (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) and supply chain regionalization. As Coulter notes, “The...

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...