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Tennessee on Supply Chain Management

83 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Listen in as co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby set sail into the world of end-to-end supply chain management. They dive deep into today’s most relevant business topics while sharing insights into pressing industry issues and tackling the challenges that keep supply chain professionals up at night. 

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S2E7: High-Level Insights with Logistics Managers’ Index Creators Dale and Zac Rogers

March 21, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutes - 23.2 MB

For our March episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with father-and-son supply chain researchers Dale Rogers and Zac Rogers, the proprietors of the Logistics Managers’ Index, about diversifying supply chains, global redesign, friendshoring, and much more.  Dale is the ON Semiconductor Professor of Business at Arizona State University, where he directs the Frontier Economies Logistics Lab and the Internet Edge Supply Chain Lab. Like Ted, he is a member of the Supply Chain Hall of...

S2E6: Planning for Global Business Success with Schneider Electric VP Jen Kelly

February 15, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes - 17.8 MB

For our February episode, co-host Ted Stank was joined by guest host Lance Saunders, associate professor of supply chain management. They spoke with Jen Kelly, vice president of planning for North America at Schneider Electric, about shortening supply chains, nearshoring and supplier capacity challenges, adding visibility into planning, generative AI for forecasting, and standardizing practice across a global organization.  Kelly was in town for a meeting of the GSCI Advisory Board. Schneid...

S2E5: Steering through Stormy Seas with Maritime Expert Don Maier

January 18, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 20.9 MB

In our January episode, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with maritime expert Don Maier about the state of international shipping, including shifts in trade lanes, the challenges of forecasting and capital planning, and the industry impact of issues from the Panama Canal to bubbling international conflicts. Before joining UT’s faculty as an associate professor of practice, Maier served as dean for the Maine Maritime and Cal Maritime Academies. As the founding dean of the School of Maritime T...

S2E4: Beyond the Classroom: Leaders Discuss the Real-World Impact of UT's EMBA for Global Supply Chain

December 21, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 22.3 MB

In this month’s episode, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with three business leaders who recently graduated from the Executive MBA for Global Supply Chain (EMBA-GSC) in UT’s Haslam College of Business. They discuss their paths into the industry and the fine details of the program, including how it has brought value to their current roles at their companies and developed both their supply chain knowledge and leadership skills in just 11 months. Guests featured in this episode: Hans von Stei...

S2E3: Navigating Supply Chain's Evolution with Former SC Ports Authority CEO Jim Newsome

November 16, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 23.9 MB

In this month’s episode, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Jim Newsome, former president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, at the 27th Supply Chain Forum. The episode was recorded in front of a live audience on November 7, 2023, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Newsome (‘76, ‘77) earned both a bachelor’s and MBA in transportation and logistics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, before embarking on a more than 40-year career in container ships, ports, and international tra...

S2EP3: Navigating Supply Chain's Evolution with Former SC Ports Authority CEO Jim Newsome

November 16, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 23.9 MB

In this month’s episode, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Jim Newsome, former president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, at the 27th Supply Chain Forum. The episode was recorded in front of a live audience on November 7, 2023, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Newsome (‘76, ‘77) earned both a bachelor’s and MBA in transportation and logistics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, before embarking on a more than 40-year career in container ships, ports, and international tra...

S2E2: Learning from the Past to Predict the Future of Supply Chain with CSCMP Leaders Tom Nightingale and Terry Vesper

October 19, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 21.3 MB

For the second episode of Season 2, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Terry Esper, professor of logistics at Ohio State University and Chair Elect for CSCMP, and Tom Nightingale, CEO of AFS Logistics and chairman of the board for CSCMP.  They discuss professional development in the supply chain industry and highlight the paradigm shifts in organizational structures and talent acquisition strategies. Listen as Nightingale shares the latest initiatives by CSCMP, the growing trend of corpor...

S2E2: Learning From the Past to Predict the Future with CSCMP Leaders Tom Nightingale and Terry Esper

October 19, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 21.3 MB

For the second episode of Season 2, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Terry Esper, professor of logistics at Ohio State University and Chair Elect for CSCMP, and Tom Nightingale, CEO of AFS Logistics and chairman of the board for CSCMP. They discuss professional development in the supply chain industry and highlight the paradigm shifts in organizational structures and talent acquisition strategies. Listen as Nightingale shares the latest initiatives by CSCMP, the growing trend of corpor...

S2E2: Learning From the Past to Predict the Future of Supply Chain with CSCMP Leaders Tom Nightingale and Terry Esper

October 19, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 21.3 MB

For the second episode of Season 2, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Terry Esper, professor of logistics at Ohio State University and Chair Elect for CSCMP, and Tom Nightingale, CEO of AFS Logistics and chairman of the board for CSCMP. They discuss professional development in the supply chain industry and highlight the paradigm shifts in organizational structures and talent acquisition strategies. Listen as Nightingale shares the latest initiatives by CSCMP, the growing trend of corpor...

S2E1: Embracing Innovation to Drive Success with Kenco Group President Denis Reilly

September 21, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 22.1 MB

For the first episode of Season 2, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Denis Reilly, president and CEO of Kenco Group, a logistics provider based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They discuss innovating, automating, and driving productivity even in the midst of a labor shortage. Denis, a member of the GSCI Advisory Board, also shared his approach to developing talent and what it’ll take to succeed as a senior leader in the future. Beyond the interview, listen in as Ted and Tom discuss consumer c...

S2E1: Embracing Innovation to Drive Future Success with Kenco Group President Denis Reilly

September 21, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 22.1 MB

For the first episode of Season 2, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Denis Reilly, president and CEO of Kenco Group, a logistics provider based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They discuss innovating, automating, and driving productivity even in the midst of a labor shortage. Denis, a member of the GSCI Advisory Board, also shared his approach to developing talent and what it’ll take to succeed as a senior leader in the future. Beyond the interview, listen in as Ted and Tom discuss consumer c...

Get Ready for Season 2 of Tennessee on Supply Chain Management

September 08, 2023 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.62 MB

Hosted by the dynamic duo of Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby, Tennessee on Supply Chain Management will launch its second season later this month with a high-level discussion on innovation, automation, and driving productivity with Kenco Group President and CEO Denis Reilly.  Prepare for a new slate of informative, insightful, and entertaining episodes with this teaser episode and relive the best from our first season below. Most popular episodes from Season 1: Delivering Hope for the Supply Ch...

Episode 24: Supply Chain Hall of Fame Inductee Ted Stank Reflects on His 30-Year Career

August 17, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 20.2 MB

For the final episode of the podcast’s first season, our co-hosts split responsibilities in light of Ted Stank being named the winner of this year’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Distinguished Service Award, earning him a place in the Supply Chain Hall of Fame. Tom Goldsby interviews Ted about the two decades he has spent pioneering supply chain management education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, setting the standard for how universities can collaborat...

S1E24: Supply Chain Hall of Fame Inductee Ted Stank Reflects on His 30-Year Career

August 17, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 20.2 MB

For the final episode of the podcast’s first season, our co-hosts split responsibilities in light of Ted Stank being named the winner of this year’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Distinguished Service Award, earning him a place in the Supply Chain Hall of Fame. Tom Goldsby interviews Ted about the two decades he has spent pioneering supply chain management education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, setting the standard for how universities can collaborat...

S1E23: The State of Supply Chains with John Bell

July 20, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 21.2 MB

In our July episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by professor John Bell, department head for supply chain management in the Haslam College of Business, to discuss economic competition between the United States and China, the sourcing of rare earth elements essential for producing electronics and other technologies, and the growth of the University of Tennessee’s top-ranked supply chain programs.  Bell, who was recently named the John “Red” Dove Professor of Supply Chain Ma...

Episode 23: The State of Supply Chains with John Bell

July 20, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 21.2 MB

In our July episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by professor John Bell, department head for supply chain management in the Haslam College of Business, to discuss economic competition between the United States and China, the sourcing of rare earth elements essential for producing electronics and other technologies, and the growth of the University of Tennessee’s top-ranked supply chain programs.  Bell, who was recently named the John “Red” Dove Professor of Supply Chain Ma...

Episode 22: The Value of Relationships Between Industry and Academia

June 08, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 18.8 MB

In our June episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by professor Stephanie Eckerd and recent Ph.D. graduate Anne Dohmen to discuss the relationship between industry and academia at the University of Tennessee, the value of partnerships for research, and their own transitions from practitioners to professors. Eckerd, who was recently named the FedEx Chair of Supply Chain Management in the Haslam College of Business, is the director of UT’s SCM Ph.D. program. Dohmen, who was an...

S1E22: The Value of Relationships Between Industry and Academia

June 08, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 18.8 MB

In our June episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by professor Stephanie Eckerd and recent Ph.D. graduate Anne Dohmen to discuss the relationship between industry and academia at the University of Tennessee, the value of partnerships for research, and their own transitions from practitioners to professors. Eckerd, who was recently named the FedEx Chair of Supply Chain Management in the Haslam College of Business, is the director of UT’s SCM Ph.D. program. Dohmen, who was an...

Episode 21: Cultivating Supply Chain Talent with Schneider Electric

May 11, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 22.5 MB

Recorded live at the 2023 Spring Supply Chain Forum, our May episode has co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speaking with leaders from Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation with operations in more than 100 countries and premium SCF partner . Guests featured in this episode: Kelly Britt, Global Supply Chain North America Talent Manager Lisa Waters, VP HR Global Supply Chain North America Samia Kaci, VP Logistics Global Supply Chain North America List...

S1E21: Cultivating Supply Chain Talent with Schneider Electric

May 11, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 22.5 MB

Recorded live at the 2023 Spring Supply Chain Forum, our May episode has co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speaking with leaders from Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation with operations in more than 100 countries and premium SCF partner . Guests featured in this episode: Kelly Britt, Global Supply Chain North America Talent Manager Lisa Waters, VP HR Global Supply Chain North America Samia Kaci, VP Logistics Global Supply Chain North America List...

S1E20: Digital Innovation in Supply Chain with Zero100 Co-Founder Kevin O’Marah

April 13, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 21.9 MB

In our April 2023 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Kevin O’Marah, co-founder of Zero100, a membership-based think tank and research company that works with some of the world’s most notable businesses toward a zero carbon, 100% digital supply chain. Kevin has a long and storied career in the industry and is a member of the GSCI Advisory Board and a GSCI Fellow. Before Zero100, he was chief storyteller for Amazon’s Last Mile Logistics organization, chief content officer f...

Digital Innovation in Supply Chain with Zero100 Co-Founder Kevin O’Marah

April 13, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 21.9 MB

In our April 2023 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Kevin O’Marah, co-founder of Zero100, a membership-based think tank and research company that works with some of the world’s most notable businesses toward a zero carbon, 100% digital supply chain. Kevin has a long and storied career in the industry and is a member of the GSCI Advisory Board and a GSCI Fellow. Before Zero100, he was chief storyteller for Amazon’s Last Mile Logistics organization, chief content officer f...

Episode 20: Digital Innovation in Supply Chain with Zero100 Co-Founder Kevin O’Marah

April 13, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 21.9 MB

In our April 2023 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Kevin O’Marah, co-founder of Zero100, a membership-based think tank and research company that works with some of the world’s most notable businesses toward a zero carbon, 100% digital supply chain. Kevin has a long and storied career in the industry and is a member of the GSCI Advisory Board and a GSCI Fellow. Before Zero100, he was chief storyteller for Amazon’s Last Mile Logistics organization, chief content officer f...

S1E19: Growing into Leadership with Caterpillar VP Wendi Gentry-Stuenkel

March 09, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 19.1 MB

In our March 2023 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Wendi Gentry-Stuenkel, vice president of procurement for Caterpillar Inc., about leadership. A member of the GSCI Advisory Board and recognized industry leader, Wendi spent 20 years in the automotive industry with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles before moving to Caterpillar, where she oversees a large and dynamic team spread over 26 countries. Tune in as Wendi discusses the value of honesty, learning from experience, growth t...

Episode 19: Growing into Leadership with Caterpillar VP Wendi Gentry-Stuenkel

March 09, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 19.1 MB

In our March 2023 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Wendi Gentry-Stuenkel, vice president of procurement for Caterpillar Inc., about leadership. A member of the GSCI Advisory Board and recognized industry leader, Wendi spent 20 years in the automotive industry with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles before moving to Caterpillar, where she oversees a large and dynamic team spread over 26 countries. Tune in as Wendi discusses the value of honesty, learning from experience, growth t...

S1E18: An Inside Look at Studying Supply Chain at UT with Three Top Students

February 09, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 19.9 MB

In this episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by a live audience and three UT Knoxville graduating seniors in supply chain management. They discuss their journeys to the university and the major, the value of getting involved in student orgs, attending industry events, and networking, and what they looked for in future employers. The three guests featured in this episode: Lillian Qin, president of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) student roundta...

Episode 18: An Inside Look at Studying Supply Chain at UT with Three Student Leaders

February 09, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 19.9 MB

In this episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by a live audience and three UT Knoxville graduating seniors in supply chain management. They discuss their journeys to the university and the major, the value of getting involved in student orgs, attending industry events, and networking, and what they looked for in future employers. The three guests featured in this episode: Lillian Qin, president of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) student roundta...

Episode 17: Win-Win Business Relationships with Vested Founder Kate Vitasek

January 12, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 20.2 MB

In the first episode of 2023, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby discuss the holiday season, how supply chains held up, and offer some predictions for business and the economy in 2023. They are joined by GSCI Fellow Kate Vitasek, a business leader, educator, and speaker who founded Vested, a model for creating highly collaborative business relationships in which both parties are equally committed to each other’s success. Related links: Learn more about the Vested approach Tom and GSCI Fel...

S1E17: Win-Win Business Relationships with Vested Founder Kate Vitasek

January 12, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 20.2 MB

In the first episode of 2023, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby discuss the holiday season, how supply chains held up, and offer some predictions for business and the economy in 2023. They are joined by GSCI Fellow Kate Vitasek, a business leader, educator, and speaker who founded Vested, a model for creating highly collaborative business relationships in which both parties are equally committed to each other’s success. Related links: Learn more about the Vested approach Tom and GSCI Fel...

S1E16: What a Fleet Sustainability Index Could Mean for your Supply Chain

December 08, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 19.6 MB

Listen as co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby discuss the origin and implications of the new University of Tennessee, Knoxville – project44 Fleet Sustainability Index with Alex Scott, assistant professor of supply chain management, and Thomas Deakins, SVP of global partnerships and alliances for project44. Related Links Black Friday: Record high 196.7 million in person shoppers, up from 179 million in 2021 UPS and FedEx holiday shipping deadlines National unemployment rates at 3.5%-3.7% ...

Episode 16: What a Fleet Sustainability Index Could Mean for your Supply Chain

December 08, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 19.6 MB

Listen as co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby discuss the origin and implications of the new University of Tennessee, Knoxville – project44 Fleet Sustainability Index with Alex Scott, assistant professor of supply chain management, and Thomas Deakins, SVP of global partnerships and alliances for project44. Related Links Black Friday: Record high 196.7 million in person shoppers, up from 179 million in 2021 UPS and FedEx holiday shipping deadlines National unemployment rates at 3.5%-3.7% ...

S1E15: How to Build a More Sustainable Supply Chain with Philips' Jeff DiLullo

November 10, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MB

Join co-hosts Tom Goldsby and Ted Stank as they chat with Jeff DiLullo, head of services and solutions delivery and field operations for Philips North America, about how to build a resilient, agile supply chain. Jeff, who graduated with an MBA in marketing, logistics, and supply chain from UT in 2001, shares sustainability efforts underway at Philips, from reducing the carbon footprint of its healthcare supply chain to creating value through science-based targets for suppliers in order to cr...

Episode 15: How to Build a More Sustainable Supply Chain with Philips' Jeff DiLullo

November 10, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MB

Join co-hosts Tom Goldsby and Ted Stank as they chat with Jeff DiLullo, head of services and solutions delivery and field operations for Philips North America, about how to build a resilient, agile supply chain. Jeff, who graduated with an MBA in marketing, logistics, and supply chain from UT in 2001, shares sustainability efforts underway at Philips, from reducing the carbon footprint of its healthcare supply chain to creating value through science-based targets for suppliers in order to cr...

14 - Are automation and digitalization the future of supply chain?

October 13, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 18 MB

Joined by UT supply chain professor and information systems expert Randy Bradley, co-hosts Ted Stank and Thomas Goldsby discuss filling supply chain gaps and creating efficiency with automation, liberating data with insights, and the benefits of digitalization and digitization. Ted and Tom also discuss consumer spending, demand shaping, product shortages, and FedEx's announcement that it would fall short of its income numbers for the quarter. Related Links: CSCMP Edge Conference Meet Mike...

S1E14: Are Automation and Digitalization the Future of Supply Chain?

October 13, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 18 MB

Joined by UT supply chain professor and information systems expert Randy Bradley, co-hosts Ted Stank and Thomas Goldsby discuss filling supply chain gaps and creating efficiency with automation, liberating data with insights, and the benefits of digitalization and digitization. Ted and Tom also discuss consumer spending, demand shaping, product shortages, and FedEx's announcement that it would fall short of its income numbers for the quarter. Related Links: CSCMP Edge Conference Meet Mike...

Episode 14: Are automation and digitalization the future of supply chain?

October 13, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 18 MB

Joined by UT supply chain professor and information systems expert Randy Bradley, co-hosts Ted Stank and Thomas Goldsby discuss filling supply chain gaps and creating efficiency with automation, liberating data with insights, and the benefits of digitalization and digitization. Ted and Tom also discuss consumer spending, demand shaping, product shortages, and FedEx's announcement that it would fall short of its income numbers for the quarter. Related Links: CSCMP Edge Conference Meet Mike...

Episode 13: Delivering hope for the supply chain marathon with Pfizer VP, Dr. Michael Ku

September 15, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 20.9 MB

Join co-hosts Tom Goldsby and Ted Stank for a supply chain discussion about consumer spending and sentiment, the West Coast labor situation, and a holiday supply chain forecast. They’re joined on this episode by Pfizer Vice President of Global Clinical Supply Dr. Michael Ku, who explains the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine and the mindsets that carried his team to the finish line. Related Links Special Guest Dr. Michael Ku Pfizer, a GSCI Supply Chain Forum and Advanced Supply Chain Co...

13 - Delivering hope for the supply chain marathon with Pfizer VP, Dr. Michael Ku

September 15, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 20.9 MB

Join co-hosts Tom Goldsby and Ted Stank for a supply chain discussion about consumer spending and sentiment, the West Coast labor situation, and a holiday supply chain forecast. They’re joined on this episode by Pfizer Vice President of Global Clinical Supply Dr. Michael Ku, who explains the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine and the mindsets that carried his team to the finish line. Related Links Special Guest Dr. Michael Ku Pfizer, a GSCI Supply Chain Forum and Advanced Supply Chain Co...

S1E13: Delivering Hope for the Supply Chain Marathon with Pfizer VP Michael Ku

September 15, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 20.9 MB

Join co-hosts Tom Goldsby and Ted Stank for a supply chain discussion about consumer spending and sentiment, the West Coast labor situation, and a holiday supply chain forecast. They’re joined on this episode by Pfizer Vice President of Global Clinical Supply Dr. Michael Ku, who explains the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine and the mindsets that carried his team to the finish line. Related Links Special Guest Dr. Michael Ku Pfizer, a GSCI Supply Chain Forum and Advanced Supply Chain Co...

S1E12: How UT's Graduate Supply Chain Programs Rose to #1 in Gartner's Rankings

August 11, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 18.6 MB

We're switching it up in this episode! GSCI's Executive Director Shay Scott joins Tom Goldsby as co-host and guest this week to discuss GSCI initiatives, executive education, SCM rankings and more. Show Notes and Resources: Special guest, Shay Scott - Executive Director, Global Supply Chain Institute; Professor of Practice; Benz Supply Chain Leadership Fellow. Shay Scott named one of DC Velocity’s 2022 The Rainmakers UT Haslam’s Graduate Supply Chain Programs Climb to No. 1 in Premier Ra...

12 - How UT's graduate supply chain programs rose to no. 1 in Gartner rankings

August 11, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 18.6 MB

We're switching it up in this episode! GSCI's Executive Director Shay Scott joins Tom Goldsby as co-host and guest this week to discuss GSCI initiatives, executive education, SCM rankings and more. Show Notes and Resources: Special guest, Shay Scott - Executive Director, Global Supply Chain Institute; Professor of Practice; Benz Supply Chain Leadership Fellow. Shay Scott named one of DC Velocity’s 2022 The Rainmakers UT Haslam’s Graduate Supply Chain Programs Climb to No. 1 in Premier Ra...

Episode 12: How UT's graduate supply chain programs rose to no. 1 in Gartner rankings

August 11, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 18.6 MB

We're switching it up in this episode! GSCI's Executive Director Shay Scott joins Tom Goldsby as co-host and guest this week to discuss GSCI initiatives, executive education, SCM rankings and more. Show Notes and Resources: Special guest, Shay Scott - Executive Director, Global Supply Chain Institute; Professor of Practice; Benz Supply Chain Leadership Fellow. Shay Scott named one of DC Velocity’s 2022 The Rainmakers UT Haslam’s Graduate Supply Chain Programs Climb to No. 1 in Premier Ra...

S1E11: On Recession and the Nation's Business Cycle with Economist Marianne Wanamaker

July 14, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MB

Inflation is here and a recession could be on the horizon. Co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by Executive Director of the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy Marianne Wanamaker to discuss the business cycle of the U.S. and how the economy and supply chains could fare in the coming months. Topic #1: Beware the bullwhip effect Topic #2: Consumer spending trends Topic #3: Is inflation tempering? Topic #4: Where is the labor and will there be a recession? Resources and L...

11 - Is a recession coming? A discussion on the business cycle of a nation with Dr. Marianne Wanamaker

July 14, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MB

Inflation is here and a recession could be on the horizon.  Co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by Executive Director of the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy Dr. Marianne Wanamaker to discuss the business cycle of the U.S. and how the economy and supply chains could fare in the coming months. Topic #1: Beware the bullwhip effect Topic #2: Consumer spending trends Topic #3: Is inflation tempering? Topic #4: Where is the labor and will there be a recession? Resources a...

Episode 11: Is a recession coming? A discussion on the business cycle of a nation with Dr. Marianne Wanamaker

July 14, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MB

Inflation is here and a recession could be on the horizon. Co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by Executive Director of the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy Dr. Marianne Wanamaker to discuss the business cycle of the U.S. and how the economy and supply chains could fare in the coming months. Topic #1: Beware the bullwhip effect Topic #2: Consumer spending trends Topic #3: Is inflation tempering? Topic #4: Where is the labor and will there be a recession? Resources a...

Where is Retail Headed? A Perspective from Wal-Mart's ex CEO Bill Simon

June 09, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MB

Our next episode is all about retail. Ted and Tom are joined by Wal-Mart's ex U.S. CEO Bill Simon to discuss retail demand and how the response to COVID is still affecting supply chains. What does a new normal look like in supply chains and what does the future hold for inventory planning and demand? 

10 - Where is Retail Headed? A Perspective from Wal-Mart's ex CEO Bill Simon

June 09, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MB

Our next episode is all about retail. Ted and Tom are joined by Wal-Mart's ex U.S. CEO Bill Simon to discuss retail demand and how the response to COVID is still affecting supply chains. What does a new normal look like in supply chains and what does the future hold for inventory planning and demand? 

Episode 10: Where is Retail Headed? A Perspective from Wal-Mart's ex CEO Bill Simon

June 09, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MB

Our next episode is all about retail. Ted and Tom are joined by Wal-Mart's ex U.S. CEO Bill Simon to discuss retail demand and how the response to COVID is still affecting supply chains. What does a new normal look like in supply chains and what does the future hold for inventory planning and demand? 

S1E10: Where is Retail Headed? A Perspective from Former Walmart CEO Bill Simon

June 09, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MB

Our next episode is all about retail. Ted and Tom are joined by former Walmart  CEO Bill Simon to discuss retail demand and how the response to COVID is still affecting supply chains. What does a new normal look like in supply chains and what does the future hold for inventory planning and demand? 

09 - Trucking and Transportation: What You Need to Know

May 12, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 15.6 MB

Ted and Tom are joined this episode by UT Knoxville Ryder Professor in Supply Chain Yemisi Bolumole. They'll tackle tough transportation topics, all highly relevant to many of today's supply chain challenges. Topic #1: Trucking Demand Topic #2: Chinese COVID Shutdowns Topic #3: Russia-Ukraine Supply Chain Fallout