Let's Talk Supply Chain

208: Lead the way to an autonomous future, with EasyMile

207: Women In Supply Chain, Shana Zheng

In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Shana Zheng: a strategic, entrepreneurial and customer-obsessed product and business leader. After working as an analyst at huge names like JP Morgan and Disney, Shana went on to co-found her own company, successfully raising over $1.8 million from Google Ventures. And after subsequent roles at brands including GoFundMe, Shana moved across to the world of supply chain and has never looked back. She’s now Associate Director of Produ...

206: New Horizons - Let's Talk Supply Chain Expands Into Asiapac!

Today’s episode is a little bit different from the norm. As always, I’m joined by a special guest, but it won’t be to bring you a business profile or the kind of interview you’re used to! Instead, my guest Jonathan Kempe, founder and CEO at Verifai, and I will be making a very special announcement, and sharing the ins and outs of our exciting news with you. We’ve been working on this quietly behind the scenes for a while, paddling against the COVID tide, and I’m incredibly proud that we ca...

205: Time To Make A Move, with Knichel Logistics

Today I’m super excited to be joined by Knichel Logistics, a woman owned and operated intermodal marketing company specializing in intermodal, LTL, FTL, and specialty services. Knichel Logistics is on a mission to be the best third party logistics provider in the industry. Since its inception, its earned a reputation in the transportation industry as a reliable and valuable provider with a dedicated, experienced staff. And the team strive to build and maintain lasting relationships with th...

203: Create smarter fulfilment networks, with Ware2Go

Today I’m thrilled to be joined by Ware2Go, a dynamic company who are changing the landscape of warehousing, fulfilment, and supply chain, by connecting businesses of all sizes to enterprise-grade capabilities and assets that help them compete on previously impossible levels. Ware2Go offers a nationwide network of certified warehouses and technology to streamline fulfilment across sales channels for a fully scalable and on-demand solution, making 1-2 day delivery easy and affordable for ev...

202: Women In Supply Chain, Susan Walsh

In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Susan Walsh: the self-confessed Mistress of Data who uses her expertise in spend data classification, supplier normalisation, and taxonomy customisation to help procurement and data teams across the industry to work more effectively. After working in sales and customer account management for big names like Philips and Colgate Palmolive, Susan discovered a passion, and talent, for data. And, having held management positions in vario...

201: Transform PPE into positive change, with LifeCycle Revive

Today I’m really excited to be joined by LifeCycle Revive, Canada’s first polypropylene PPE waste recycler, diverting from landfill by reclaiming non-contaminated medical waste from Ontario's hospitals and reprocessing it into raw materials to create all kinds of new products. With a focus on healthcare, manufacturing and retail, LifeCycle Revive is dedicated to creating real environmental and economic change and transforming Canada’s sustainability programs. Today Andy Straisfeld, VP of...

200: Sarah and Friends

Today is an extra special episode, since we’re celebrating a big milestone. Back in 2016, a male co-host and I started a podcast called “Two Babes Talk Supply Chain.” But over time, things evolved. My co-host left the show, and when I launched the women in supply chain series, I realized there were quite a few people who weren’t too keen on the name…! So in April 2018 I re-branded the show (within a week, which I still can’t quite believe!). Let’s Talk Supply Chain was born – and I haven’t...

198: Unlock the untapped potential of a connected workforce, with ProGlove

Today I’m really excited to be joined by ProGlove, an innovative German engineering company who are bringing award-winning wearable technology to industry. Combining precision engineering and big data analytics with a focus on the human worker, their technology is reducing costs, redefining efficiency and improving health and safety. ProGlove takes a truly human-centric approach to innovation, shaping the future of smart wearables for industry 4.0. From picking and inventory management thr...

197: Beat the Market, with Bid Ops

Today I’m honored to be joined by Bid Ops, a cutting edge company with supplier diversity and sourcing collaboration at their heart, who deliver strategic sourcing software powered by AI. Using intelligent price recommendations and dynamic benchmarks, Bid Ops AI helps procurement teams overcome complexity to secure optimal commercial terms with top suppliers. Combining strategic sourcing and collaboration with supplier management and diversity, and even automated negotiations, the Bid Ops ...

196: Women In Supply Chain, Madison Mobley

In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Madison Mobley: a woman who’s shaking things up in supply chain, through her advocacy and passion for diversity and inclusion within the industry. Having steadily climbed the ranks in the business areas of sales, customer management and HR at Dell and Proctor & Gamble, Madison decided to follow her heart – and when she joined Fairmarkit, a procurement tech start-up, in 2020, everything changed. Quickly spotting her unique combinati...

195: Run your Supply Chain Operations on Autopilot, with Throughput Inc.

Today I’m thrilled to be joined by Throughput Inc., a company who believe that when operations, business and investors run smoother, workers, communities, society and the environment benefit – a truly refreshing approach. And with Throughput software, your business benefits from a single source of truth to take accurate data-driven decisions and drive sustainable growth and profitability. Striving to create resilient and unifying supply chains, Throughput’s holistic and insight-driven soft...

193: Closing the Gap between Shippers and Forwarders, with Shipz

Welcome to a very special episode of Let’s Talk Supply Chain! Today’s host is Jonathan Kempe, the CEO & Founder of Verifai, an Australian company with a global presence, that uses technology to increase supply chain security, visibility and transparency. And his esteemed guest is: Sarah Barnes-Humphrey! Sarah is not only the founder and host of Let’s Talk Supply Chain. She is also the co-founder and CEO of new technology start-up, Shipz Inc. Shipz is an award-wining freight marketplace tha...

192: Make content the cornerstone of your strategy, with TopRank Marketing

Today I’m super excited to welcome TopRank Marketing, a business that has earned a reputation as a first-choice digital marketing agency for major brands including McKesson, Dell and LinkedIn. Serving companies in the B2B technology, healthcare and servtopices industries, as well as B2C companies operating online, over the past 20 years they’ve developed some tried and tested insights and methodologies for tackling the most difficult digital marketing and PR challenges. Established back in...

191: Women In Supply Chain, Lora Cecere

In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Lora Cecere. She’s had an impressively long-standing and diverse career, working in software, marketing and research for some big industry names from Proctor & Gamble to Kraft, before breaking away and starting her own firm, Supply Chain Insights, in 2012. Through Supply Chain Insights, Lora works with supply chain leaders to take teams to higher levels of excellence. With research in her veins, Lora’s firm focuses on the changing ...

190: Eliminate Guesswork and Optimize your Sales, with Demand Driven Technologies

Today I’m delighted to welcome Demand Driven Technologies, the premier provider of next generation materials, inventory and production control planning and execution applications for the new demand driven world. Demand Driven Technologies is the first and most widely used enterprise-class Demand Driven MRP Supply Chain Planning Software, that provides superior materials, inventory, production scheduling and execution technology. Working across the automotive, healthcare and food and bevera...

189: Delivering APEX - One Byte At A Time

This is the fourth and final episode in our “Delivering Apex” mini-series, in partnership with Apex Logistics. Last week in Episode 3, “Breaking Ground,” I was joined by Beth Parker, Business Development Manager at Apex, to discuss sales and marketing in logistics – how it’s evolved over the years, the challenges thrown up by COVID and exactly how Apex have been using their sales and marketing functions to support their business mission this past year. Today in Episode 4, “One Byte At A ...

188: Maximizing the Potential of Property, with Colliers

Today I’m delighted to be joined by Colliers International - a global leader in real estate, diversified professional services and investment management. They operate in sectors all the way from Government to golf courses, and provide expertise on everything from valuations to project management. With operations in 67 countries, more than 18,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert advice to real estate occupiers, owners and investors. With annualized revenues ...

187: Delivering APEX - Breaking Ground

This is the third episode in our “Delivering Apex” mini-series, in partnership with Apex Logistics. Last week in Episode 2, “We Deliver Passion,” I was joined by Sangna Mistry Kuhia, Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development at Apex, to talk about people – the ins and out of hiring and retention, Apex’s people-led approach and why a motivated, dedicated and passionate workforce is the key to success. Today in Episode 3, “Breaking Ground,” I’m joined by Beth Parker,...

185: Chart a Course for Shipping Success

Today I’m delighted to be joined by Cusack and Co, an innovative maritime law firm who are building a much-needed space for likeminded individuals and companies to do law differently. As top carriers continue to merge, shippers need personalised ocean carriage contracts to protect their businesses, now more than ever. So Cusack and Co, led by the dynamic and inimitable Alison Cusack, provide a range of both proactive and reactive services to help shippers compete and stay protected in a gl...

184: Delivering APEX - We Deliver Passion

This is the second episode in our “Delivering Apex” mini-series, in partnership with Apex Logistics. Last week in Episode 1, “Apex Cares,” I was joined by Amy Froese and Holly Qualman to talk all about quality service and giving back – why it’s so important and the different programs Apex are involved in to truly help make the world a better place. Today in Episode 2, “We Deliver Passion,” I’m joined by Sangna Mistry Kuhia, Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development...

183: A New Way of Thinking, with E2open

Today I’m delighted to be joined by E2open, a company who believes that the level of agility required to capture growth opportunities – plus the resiliency to manage today’s risks – demands a new way of thinking. Their range of intelligent applications allow supply chain leaders to make the best business decisions using real-time information from across their entire internal and external ecosystems. From channel shaping and demand sensing, to business planning and global trade management, ...

182: Delivering APEX - Apex Cares

This is the first episode of our latest mini-series in partnership with Apex Logistics. Over the next four episodes, our “Delivering Apex” mini-series is going to take a closer look at Apex Logistics, their commitment to the community, to the environment, and all of the amazing people that are helping to make an impact across the globe. Today in Episode 1, “Apex Cares,” I’m joined by Amy Froese, Corporate Growth Marketer, and Holly Qualman, Sales, Marketing, and Analytics Strategist, to ta...

181: Women in Supply Chain, Deborah Kotulich

For today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Deborah Kotulich. Skilled in supply chain, operations management, Government, U.S. Department of Defense, Strategic Planning, and Business Process Improvement, Deborah is an experienced and successful military leader. From earning her degree in engineering from the United States Military Academy, she’s served her country, nurtured an impressive logistics career and is now Chief of Staff at US Transportation Command: she is one incre...

180: Broaden Your Reach, With Lean Staffing

Today I’m talking to Lean Staffing Solutions, one of Inc. Magazines ‘Top 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies.’ Providing satellite offices in South America, Lean Staffing makes scaling easy, providing you with the best team to improve your processes and lower your operational costs. With the right combination of talent, culture and price, and with solutions across staffing, tech, marketing and sales, Lean Staffing are going from strength to strength in the market. I’m joined by Trey Gr...

178: Creating a Sustainable Future

Today I’m joined by one of Canada’s top sustainability professionals. In her role as Head of Sustainable Impact at HP Canada, Frances Edmonds is responsible for driving business from sustainability leadership and, focusing on Canada’s sustainable procurement practices, she’s working to change how Canada buys. Frances has founded sustainability and environmental education programs, given TedX talks and sits on sustainability boards – this award-winning woman is truly using her platform to c...

177: Innovating the Last Mile with Logistics Titans

Logistics Titans really pride themselves on delivering forward-thinking, results-driven solutions for their customers. As the largest specialized and asset-based carrier in the US, they cast a wide net and empower their clients with new possibilities, locations and accessibility. And as a business, Logistics Titans believe in being bold, brave and impactful; so much so, they were named after powerhouses of Greek mythology. Working mainly across healthcare, technology and retail, their comb...

176: Women in Supply Chain, Isabel Tapia

For today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Isabel Tapia. From Mexico, she’s currently the Head of Ford of Mexico’s Indirect Purchasing department, leading a team with an annual spend of just shy of 2 billion USD. An experienced procurement executive with a long history in the automotive industry, she’s an expert in Supply Chain Management, sourcing and team growth and development. Today Isabel will be talking to us about her roots in engineering, her passion for procurem...

175: Managing Risk: The Ultimate Balancing Act

This is the fourth and final show in our “Give your business a fresh start” series, in partnership with BluJay Solutions. Last week in Episode 3 “Your Global Impact,” we were joined by Patrick Maley, the Chief Marketing Officer at BluJay, to talk about the hugely important topic of sustainability. We discussed the impact of international shipping, how we can use technology to help us with our eco commitments and exactly how BluJay are helping us to facilitate them. And today in Episode 4...

174: Your Passport to International Shipping Success

Today I’m joined by the number one international shipping carrier for e-commerce. With customer experience at its core, Passport Shipping is putting the ‘care’ back in ‘carrier.’ They believe that a great international experience demands a considered approach to strategy, software and customer experience, as well as great logistics. So with their end-to-end solution, you can tailor experiences for your customers worldwide. I’m joined by Alex Yancher, the Co-Founder and CEO at Passport Ship...

173: Your Global Impact

This is the third show in our “Give your business a fresh start” series, in partnership with BluJay Solutions. In Episode 2, “Simulation: The Future is Here” we talked to Pam Reeber, Director of Solution Consulting at BluJay Solutions, to talk all about simulation, and using AI to model scenarios within the supply chain so we can predict the future and stay ahead of the game. Today in Episode 3 “Your Global Impact,” we’re joined by Patrick Maley, the Chief Marketing Officer at BluJay, to...

171: Let’s Collaborate, with Mercado and Shipz

Today’s episode is a very special crossover episode, in honour of collaboration, featuring Mercado and Shipz Inc. Mercado strive to deliver transparency, collaboration, automation and predictability across supply chain. From product creation and tracking, to document management and shipment, to order collaboration and smart tagging, their platform has everything you need for the first mile of your supply chain. And when it comes to the middle mile, you need Shipz Inc; the innovative new ...

170: Give your business a fresh start - Simulation: The Future is Here

This is the second show in our “Give your business a fresh start” series, in partnership with BluJay. In Episode 1, “Visibility, Unchained” we talked to Bryant, Senior Global Product Manager at BluJay Solutions, about data and visibility: why it’s so important, the impact of last year and how BluJay is innovating in this area, to create unparalleled levels of visibility for their customers. Today in Episode 2, “Simulation: The Future is Here,” we’re joined by Pam Reeber, Director of Solu...

169: High-Performance Logistics Sales: The Key To Success

In today’s episode I’m excited to be joined by Dan Deigan, a man with nearly 25 years’ experience in the logistics industry under his belt. His passion, dedication and talent has led him to become the go-to for the transportation & logistics sectors’ coaching and sales training. He began selling transportation & logistics services in 1994, quickly climbing the ranks, winning sales competitions and growing businesses, before the impact of the recession in 2008 led him to confront his mental...

168: Visibility, Unchained

This is the first episode of our latest mini-series in partnership with BluJay Solutions. Over the next four episodes, our “Give your Business a Fresh Start” mini-series is going to take a closer look at BluJay, and how we can harness the power of new technology and machine learning to help us tackle key pain points within our businesses, from managing risk to improving our commitment to sustainability. Today in Episode 1, “Visibility, Unchained,” Bryant Smith, Senior Global Product Manage...

167: Women in Supply Chain, May Shu

May Shu, today’s woman in supply chain, has nurtured an impressive career with our friends over at Fastenal. Originally from China, she’s now making waves in the logistics industry state-side. A dynamic and innovative supply chain professional with over 15 years of experience with Fastenal, May has a focus on people development, driving process efficiencies, and developing scalable solutions for tomorrow’s business needs in collaboration with multiple departments across the globe. Today Ma...

166 - Year in Review: We Look Back on the Challenges and Trends that Defined 2020

This is it – we’ve finally reached the end of 2020! I think it would be an understatement to say that it’s been a difficult year for many; but there have also been plenty of positives that we can take note of as well. So in this very special episode, I’m joined by Graham Robins from Border Buddy, who is a great friend of the show, to reflect on some of the things we’ve seen and done, to round out the year on a high and approach 2021 with a really positive mindset. We talk about COVID, co...

164: Solving the Fundamental Problems of Freight with Convoy

Founded in 2015, Convoy started a movement in efficient freight. Through their customer-centric approach, ethical commitment and unique technology, that creates smarter ways to connect shippers with carriers, they’re helping to solve problems, reduce waste and create a better future. Today, I’ll be talking to Lorin Seeks to find out a bit more about the Convoy network and how it’s utilising machine learning to solve the challenge of quality and compliance for small and midsize shippers. ...

164: Solving the Fundamental Problems of Freight with Convoy

Founded in 2015, Convoy started a movement in efficient freight. Through their customer-centric approach, ethical commitment and unique technology, that creates smarter ways to connect shippers with carriers, they’re helping to solve problems, reduce waste and create a better future. Today, I’ll be talking to Lorin Seeks to find out a bit more about the Convoy network and how it’s utilising machine learning to solve the challenge of quality and compliance for small and midsize shippers. ...

164: Solving the Fundamental Problems of Freight with Convoy

Founded in 2015, Convoy started a movement in efficient freight. Through their customer-centric approach, ethical commitment and unique technology, that creates smarter ways to connect shippers with carriers, they’re helping to solve problems, reduce waste and create a better future. Today, I’ll be talking to Lorin Seeks to find out a bit more about the Convoy network and how it’s utilising machine learning to solve the challenge of quality and compliance for small and midsize shippers. ...

163: Women in Supply Chain, Sangna Mistry Kuhia

From gaining her degree in Organizational Psychology & Human Resources Management, Sangna has gone on to achieve huge success in her field. With an interest in technology and engineering, leadership roles at companies like Flextronics, Solectron and Meggitt have led her to her current role at Apex. She’s the Vice President of Human Resources for the Americas and has been doing some incredible work there for the past five years. Today Sangna will be talking to us about her long-standing HR ...

162: What 20 years in the Army Taught Adebayo Adeleke about Supply Chain

Adebayo Adeleke is a supply chain enthusiast, businessman, social entrepreneur, retired U.S Army Officer and global thought leader all rolled into one. From Jordan to Japan, Africa to Afghanistan, he’s gathered his impressive knowledge and expertise from around the world. Retired from the U.S Army after an impressive 20 year career, Adebayo is now Managing Partner at Pantote Solutions LLC, President and CEO of Adebayo Adeleke LLC, a Principal Partner and Senior Supply Chain Consultant for ...

161: Not Just Nuts and Bolts - Wait! Don’t Order!

This is the fourth and final show in our “Not Just Nuts and Bolts” series, in partnership with Fastenal. Last week in Episode 3, ‘Powered by Proximity,’ I was joined by Sam Nafe, Senior VP for National Account Sales Teams at Fastenal, and Jim DeMarco, Category Manager at PGT Innovations. We talked about their successful business partnership and the topic of glocality – what it means, why it’s so important and exactly how Fastenal deliver it across the world. Today in Episode 4, ‘Wait! Do...

160: Engineering the Future Through the Power of People

SIMOS provides more than just basic contingent labor: they deliver customized strategic labor solutions, with the end goal of reducing cost, increasing productivity and ensuring budget certainty - without compromising on quality standards. Their consultative partnership philosophy means that they design solutions from inside your facility, aligning with your KPI’s and offering a level of support that means you can step back and focus on the bigger picture, leaving your workforce in safe ha...

159: Not Just Nuts and Bolts - Powered by Proximity

This is the third show in our “Not Just Nuts and Bolts” series, in partnership with Fastenal. Last week in Episode 2, ‘Bring Us Your Problems,’ I spoke to Kris Van Dalen and we took a closer look at Fastenal’s onsite solutions, their response to the COVID-19 crisis and how we can prepare our businesses and supply chains for the future. Today in Episode 3, ‘Powered by Proximity,’ we’re talking with Sam Nafe, Senior VP for National Account Sales Teams at Fastenal, and Jim DeMarco, Category...

158: Blended - Story of my Life

This is the second episode of Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s brand-new show, Blended. Blended is all about opening up conversations and giving the mic to all of the underrepresented voices in our industry – women, the LGBTQIA community, people of color, those with disabilities, whether they’re visible or hidden, and many more. Today in Episode 2, ‘Story of my Life,’ we’re going to be delving into our guest’s personal stories: the experiences that made them who they are today and the impact, b...

157: Creating a Gateway to International Logistics

As a maverick in the freight forwarding industry, Global Gateway Logistics believes in the creative persistence of deep analysis, learned experience and exceptional customer service. No matter the obstacle, operational challenge or budgetary constraint, Global Gateway Logistics will work tirelessly to support businesses supply chain and logistical needs. A committed and forward-thinking freight forwarder and NVOCC, Gateway Global Logistics provide insights and recommendations through data ...

156: Not Just Nuts and Bolts - Bring Us Your Problems

This is the second show in our “Not Just Nuts and Bolts” series, in partnership with Fastenal. Last week in Episode 1, ‘Innovation at Work,’ I spoke to Dan, President and CEO at Fastenal to find out exactly who Fastenal are, what they do and how they’ve evolved to become a global company, with a local focus, who are much more than just nuts and bolts. Today in Episode 2, ‘Bring Us Your Problems,’ we’re chatting with Kris Van Dalen and taking a closer look at Fastenal’s onsite solutions, ...

155: Bring Transparency to Trucking with Loadshop

Loadshop is an online marketplace that connects carriers and shippers in the trucking space, eliminating the middleman, and so providing transparent, efficient and cost-effective solutions for both sides of the transaction. On a mission to create trucking with transparency, they might be a new kid on the block, but they’re utilizing the extensive industry experience of their cross-functional team to ensure they’re on the road to success. Today, Loadshop's Business Lead, Hunter Burke, will ...

154: Not Just Nuts and Bolts - Innovation At Work

This is the first episode of our latest mini-series in partnership with Fastenal. Over the next four episodes, our “Not Just Nuts and Bolts” series is going to take a closer look at Fastenal, their global reach and the many different ways they serve the industry; their resilience and innovation in response to the COVID-19 crisis, and why they’re putting a focus on the importance of data in bettering supply chains. Today in Episode 1, Innovation at Work, I’m talking to Dan Florness, Preside...