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.
The Supply Chaney Podcast
Ep. 88 - Leading Through the New Era of Supply Chain w/ Erik Caldwell
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast, host Nathan Chaney speaks with Erik Caldwell, CEO of Century Supply Chain Solutions. They explore Erik's journey into the supply chain industry, the impact of military experience on logistics, and the current state of ocean freight. The conversation delves into the balance between cost and resilience in supply chains, the dynamics of global trade, and the role of AI in enhancing supply chain management. Erik also shares insights on talent development within the industry and the importance of leadership skills.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Supply Chain Conversations
02:41 Erik Caldwell's Journey into Supply Chain
05:42 Military Experience and Its Impact on Supply Chain
07:25 Career Path and Transition to Logistics
09:43 The Role of Technology in Supply Chain
12:23 Understanding Ocean Freight and Market Dynamics
14:54 Cost vs. Resilience in Supply Chain
17:19 Shifts in Global Sourcing and Near-shoring
19:24 The Importance of Visibility in Supply Chain
21:09 AI's Role in Supply Chain Management
22:49 Talent Development in Supply Chain
26:03 Looking Ahead: Future of Supply Chain and TPM
Surgere is the official sponsor of The Supply Chaney Podcast for 2026. Surgere’s singular focus is building AI-powered, frictionless supply chains that result in real time, end-to-end visibility with 99.9% accuracy for partners and customers.