The Supply Chaney Podcast
Learn from the experience and expertise of people across the supply chain industry, from those who drive results today to those innovating for a better tomorrow. The podcast supports Supply Chaney’s mission to be a connected, creative, and capable supply chain resource and a respected member of the supply chain community.
Episodes
26 episodes
Ep. 26 - Virtual Assistants In Supply Chain
In this episode we talk with Kyle Wilson who shares his journey from being a freight broker to founding Yellow Diamond Logistics and Thrivemodal. Kyle shares the lessons he learned when building his logistics company and how his experience in b...
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Episode 26
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34:58
Ep. 25 - Freight Broker to Pallet Pro: Navigating A Career In Logistics
In this episode we interview Stephen Bartalini, who shares his extensive career journey in the supply chain industry. Stephen discusses his experiences in various roles, from freight brokerage to his current sales leadership role at PalletTrade...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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35:43
Ep. 24 - Data Science and Design Thinking In Supply Chain
In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast we speak with Raj Mahalingam, a data analytics expert with experience at Intel, Cardinal Health, UCONN Health, and Priceline about the critical role of data science in supply chains. We explore the i...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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33:17
Ep. 23 - Supply Chain Planning 101
In this episode we talk with Anant Jain, Executive Director, Supply Chain Planning at EY, discussing his journey in the industry, the role and importance of planning in the supply chain process, and the concepts of supply vs demand planning, S&...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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38:25
Ep. 22 - E-Comm Fulfillment & Abandoned Inventory
In this episode we speak with Abby Nawrocki, Senior Director of Wholesale at ShipMonk and Founder of Stock. Abby has a degree in supply chain, operations management and international business from Indiana University and provides valuable ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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38:13
Ep. 21 - Improving Operational Safety & Quality With Data
In this episode we talk with Nilay Parikh, the CEO and Founder of Arvist.AI. Nilay shares his journey from being a first-generation immigrant to building a company focused on leveraging AI and computer vision in supply chain operations manageme...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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38:07
Ep. 20 - Supply Chain Management In Universities
In this episode we talk with Dr. Brian Sauser, a prominent figure in supply chain management education in North Texas and beyond. Dr. Sauser shares his unique journey from studying agriculture at Texas A&M, to leading a lab working on life ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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37:16
Ep. 19 - Warehouse Automation & Robots
In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast, we talk with Misbah Virani about her journey from medical studies and being an EMT to internet networking and then to her current role in the warehouse robotics industry as National Partnership Mana...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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30:58
Ep. 18 - The Rise Of Nearshoring
In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast, we speak with Javier Zarazua, AKA Mr. Nearshoring. We discuss the evolution of nearshoring, its impact on the supply chain, and the unique advantages Mexico offers for manufacturing. Javier shares h...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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36:59
Ep. 17 - Over-Dimensional & Heavy Haul Trucking
In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast we get behind the wheel of a big rig with Stetson Spinks, an over-dimensional / heavy haul specialist at Supply Chaney. Steatson shares his lifelong journey in trucking, from his early experien...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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36:26
Ep. 16 - Right-Sized Packaging On Demand
In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast, we talk with Sascha Tietje from Packsize, discussing the origin and journey of the innovative concept of right-size packaging on demand. Sasha shares his journey from studying equine science and rid...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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32:01
Ep. 15 - Evolution of WMS Software
In this episode we talk with David Yarbrough from Logiwa, discussing the evolution of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and the challenges faced in the supply chain industry today. David shares his journey from manually operating warehouses an...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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37:50
Ep. 14 - 3PL Matchmaking and Commercial Real Estate
In this conversation we talk with Summitt Hogue, Founder and Managing Partner of Growe, an industrial real estate brokerage that exclusively represents 3PLs. Summitt shares his background growing up in Lubbock, Texas, and his initial aspi...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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38:04
Ep. 13 - Supply Chain Media & Events
Our guest today is Gary Master, CEO of @AGiLE Business Media & Events.We start the episode learning how Gary had hopes of using his economics degree to run the Fed but ended up taking part time job with a supply chain consulting fir...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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36:29
Ep. 12 - CSCMP and Professional Development
In this episode we highlight Mark Baxa, the President and CEO of CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals). Mark shares his career journey, starting in production agriculture and transitioning into international supply chain mana...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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35:53
Ep. 11 - Railroads & Real Estate
In this episode with Ashley Wolfe, we trace her career journey from studying and working in animal science to working in agricultural economic development and then transitioning to JLL's Rail Practice Group before pivoting to an economic develo...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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36:58
Ep. 10 - Warehouse Scheduling & Trade Show Pro Tips
In this episode we interview Ryan Howard, VP of Growth at Freightsmith, a software-as-a-service platform for warehouse operators that encompasses all receiving activities from driver check-in to driver release for receivers, shippers, drivers a...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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37:02
Ep. 9 - Warehouse Slotting & Optimization
Listen in on our conversation with JJ Stanczak of MTE Consulting Partners as we dive into the world of warehouse efficiency. JJ shares his career journey and how he transitioned into the supply chain industry after a memorable golf tournament e...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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32:32
Ep. 8 - Transportation Theft, Fraud, and The Law
In this episode we hear from Craig Helmreich, President and Founder of Helmreich Law, about the intersection of law and the supply chain. Topics include fraud and theft in the transportation industry, the evolution of the transportation i...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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35:59
Ep. 7 - Government's Role In Supply Chain
“Freight Guy” & former Administrator of the US Federal Railroad Administration, Allan Rutter, who served during the George W. Bush administration, shares his experiences advising on freight and logistics at the state and federal level, craf...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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38:14
Ep. 6 - AI In Supply Chain
Ganesh Gandhieswaran, Co-Founder and CEO of ConverSight, discusses his career, his latest endeavor ConverSight.ai, and breaks down AI concepts like prompt engineering and hallucinations and explains how supply chain professionals can leverage A...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:00
Ep. 5 - Building A Supply Chain
After realizing the IT industry was not a fit, Paul Sivaswamy spent 19 years in the supply chain organization at Caterpillar before finding his calling to bring order to the chaos often found at start-up manufacturing companies. As the VP...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:42
Ep. 4 - Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Lihong Wu shares his experience in procurement spanning roles in China and the US at firms ranging from Honeywell Aerospace, Heinz, Assa Abloy, and SVP Worldwide (Singer, Viking, Pfaff). As a seasoned supply chain and procurement expert, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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35:45
Ep. 3 - Supply Chain Real Estate
Featuring Fred Ragsdale, a Senior Vice President at CBRE, who shares his journey from an aspiring NFL player to a career in commercial real estate, specializing in industrial assets. The conversation covers the impact of supply chain logistics ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:24
