Let's Talk Supply Chain
Business & Finance
About
My Name is Sarah Barnes-Humphrey and this is Let's Talk Supply Chain where I interview the top Supply Chain professionals in the industry. You will learn about best practices, changes in the industry and Hot Topics surrounding Supply Chain. Have a specific question you want answered? E-mail us at listener@letstalksupplychain.com
Episodes
- 546: Driving Efficiency From Collaboration, with BlackBerry Radar and Gulf Winds International
Jason Anderson of BlackBerry Radar & Alysse Ligon of Gulf Winds International talk about their partnership, solving fleet challenges & driving efficiency. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.18] An introduction to Jason and his background. [04…
- 545: Look At Your Supply Chain From Every Angle, with Pallet Alliance
Mary Casillo & Patrick Noone of Pallet Alliance talk about people, process, partnership & performance, & how their unique approach drives results for customers. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.22] An introduction to Patrick and Mary, their…
- 544: How To Move Toward Intelligent, Connected Execution, with Infios
Scott Kramer of Infios talks about intelligent supply chain execution; why visibility & optimization are key building blocks; & leveraging AI the right way. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.25] An introduction to Scott, his role at Infios,…
- 543: Embrace A Limitless Future, with IFS Softeon
Mark Fralick of IFS Softeon explains their business, focusing on measuring warehouse technology ROI, the benefits of joining IFS, and adopting a limitless philosophy. The discussion covers nimbleness, solution design, and the role of AI an…
- 542: End Yard Blindness For Good, with Aviro360
Ilhan Kolko of Aviro360 explains yard blindness and its impact on supply chain operations. He details how Aviro360 provides visibility and real-time data to improve decision-making, moving teams from reactive execution to predictable perfo…
- 541: How 3PLs and Consultants are Reshaping Warehouse Automation, with TGW Logistics
Meagan Gauthier from TGW Logistics explains how 3PLs and consultants influence warehouse automation, discussing the industry
- 540: Discover Why Visibility Isn't Fixing The Last Mile, with OneRail
Bill Catania of OneRail explains that visibility is insufficient for solving last mile logistics challenges, emphasizing the need for execution. He details OneRail's evolution into a "transformation enabler" for the entire order lifecycle…
- 539: Discover How Express Shipping Shapes Modern Commerce, with ShipStation and DHL Express
Jessica Webb of ShipStation and Rachel McGarry of DHL Express discuss how express shipping and technology are shaping modern commerce. They cover changing consumer behavior, delivery expectations, and the role of AI in e-commerce.
- 538: Enjoy Ecommerce Delivery at the Speed of Flight, with DeliverDirect
Jeffrey Elder of Delta Air Lines and Derreck Travers of SmartKargo explain DeliverDirect, an alternative delivery network that integrates various carriers, using Delta for middle-mile transport. The episode details how DeliverDirect addres…
- 537: How To Ask Better Questions and Drive Project Success, with Brecham Group
In this episode, Chris Hamley of Brecham Group shares insights on preparing projects for success, emphasizing the value of asking better questions and fostering effective conversations. He explains that project success is achieved through…
- 536: Prevent Supply Disruptions and Protect Revenue, with FourKites
Stephen Dyke from FourKites discusses the challenges of inbound logistics, including data siloes, manual processes, and system fragmentation. The conversation covers the business impact of these issues and why improving visibility at the r…
- 535: Experience A New Industry Standard In The Yard, with Terminal Industries
Darin Brannan explains Terminal Industries and their unique Yard Operating System, designed to improve logistics by addressing issues like yard blindness and fragmentation. The episode highlights how their system reinvents yard operations,…
- 534: Move From Excel Chaos to Agile, Data-Driven Planning, with Colibri S&OP
Alexia Vitali discusses Colibri S&OP
- 533: Navigating The Freight Downturn, with TSG Fleet
Trace Haggard from TSG Fleet discusses the ongoing freight recession, its causes, and its impact on the industry. The episode covers how TSG Fleet adapted its business, the role of technology in fleet management, and strategies for identif…
- 532: Turning Purposeful AI into Business Outcomes, with Infios
Aadil Kazmi discusses Infios' approach to purposeful innovation and intelligent execution in supply chain management. The conversation covers turning AI into measurable business outcomes, AI agents, and the importance of technology readine…
- 531: Innovating Refrigerated Fleet Management, with PLM Fleet
Don Durm of PLM Fleet discusses refrigerated fleet management, addressing cold supply chain challenges, asset lifecycle management, and the use of trailer telematics. The discussion covers dealing with OEM lead times, regulatory impacts on…
- 530: Navigate Supply Chain Disruption and Resilience, with ProcureAbility
Carlos Perico of ProcureAbility shares insights on supply chain resilience and disruption in 2026, discussing tariffs, supplier relationships, and strategic partnerships. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability and visibility in navig…
- 529: Empower The People Who Power The World, With Samsara
Tim Nagy from Samsara joins the podcast to discuss the impact of technology and AI on the supply chain industry. The conversation covers worker perspectives on AI, Samsara's role in shifting from reactive to predictive road safety and logi…
- 528: Is Your Shipping Budget Ready? Survive The 2026 GRIs With Reveel And Paccurate
Quinn Nelson and Tony Villanova discuss the 2026 parcel shipping General Rate Increase (GRI), carrier revenue strategies, and the importance of data visibility and packaging optimization for cost savings. They cover how carriers are target…
- 527: Automate Global Freight, with Cervo AI
Troy Shen from Cervo AI explains how the company simplifies customs, compliance, and tariffs for global freight. The discussion covers the challenges in the current customs landscape, the integration of people and technology, and Cervo AI'…
- 526: Supercharge Your Data, with Nauta
Valentina Jordan of Nauta explains how the company simplifies and activates supply chain data, emphasizing the necessity of AI-native foundations. The discussion covers unifying disparate data sources, modernizing execution beyond mere vis…
- 525: Activate Your Supply Chain's Data, with Google Cloud
Paula Natoli from Google Cloud discusses the evolving supply chain landscape, emphasizing a shift from cost-centric to value-creation models. The episode covers leveraging data and AI for competitive advantage, navigating disruptions, and…
- 524: Increase the Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability of Your operations, with Samsara
Kiren Sekar of Samsara explains how their platform uses data, AI, and unification to enhance driver safety, reduce operational costs, and increase engagement. The discussion covers Samsara's vision, product design influenced by consumer ap…
- 523: Q1 Kick-Off: Discover the Strategies and Steps You Need to Take Now, with Blue Yonder
Duncan Angove of Blue Yonder discusses future supply chain strategies, AI integration, and scalable innovation. The episode covers challenges, the importance of agility and resilience, moving beyond experimentation to production, and Blue…
- 522: Replace Heroics Not Humans, with Amazon Web Services
Tariq Choudry of AWS explains that AI in supply chains should replace inefficient human "heroics" rather than humans. He notes that AI pilots often fail due to organizational resistance to change and discusses how AI can help mitigate cybe…
- 521: Women In Supply Chain™, Ruth Rojas
Ruth Rojas shares her career path, from early engineering interests to her role at Tecsys. She discusses bridging the gap between frontline teams and supply chain technology, the significance of mentorship, and what drives her personal and…
- 520: Enter the New Era of Supply Chain Management, with Infios
Beth Hendriks of Infios discusses intelligent supply chain execution, moving AI from hype to practical outcomes, and anticipates industry shifts by 2026. The conversation covers Infios's offerings, addressing customer challenges through un…
- 519: Overcoming The Perfect Storm: Moving Beyond Basic Automation To Realize AI's Full Potential, with Amazon Web Services
Kris Orlowski from Amazon Web Services shares insights from a recent industry survey on supply chain AI readiness. The discussion covers data challenges, the impact of slow decision-making, and the "double barrier phenomenon" hindering AI…
- 518: From Automation to Intelligence: How AI Is Transforming the Modern Warehouse, with GreyOrange
Saurabh Gupta from GreyOrange explains how AI is revolutionizing warehouse operations. The discussion covers AI orchestration, the difference between automation and intelligence, and the future of AI in warehousing, emphasizing the need fo…
- 517: 'Useful AI': Your Key to Visibility Project Success, with Shippeo
Lucien Besse from Shippeo explores how AI and reliable data are essential for supply chain visibility projects. The discussion covers navigating disruptions, the importance of data quality, and the collaborative efforts needed between vend…
- 516: Innovation, Transformation, and Modern Supply Chains, with Blue Yonder
Andrea Morgan-Vandome from Blue Yonder explains end-to-end supply chain transformation, emphasizing the shift from reactive to proactive strategies and the integration of AI. The episode covers practical steps for businesses to achieve tra…
- 515: Experience Precision Supply Chain Operations, with Brecham Group
Chris Hamley and Andy Smith of Brecham Group explain their company's focus on Precision Supply Chain Operations, highlighting their real-world experience and practical problem-solving approach. They discuss how they help clients identify a…
- 514: Turn Strategic Planning Into Retail Profitability, with Anaplan
Scott Jennings from Anaplan joins the podcast to discuss retail inventory optimization and planning challenges. The episode covers how Anaplan addresses siloed planning, disconnected processes, and latent decision-making to help retailers…
- 513: Women In Supply Chain™, Megan Rudolph
Megan Rudolph shares her career journey in logistics, from early aspirations to leadership roles. She discusses building and managing teams through hypergrowth, the future challenges and opportunities in the parcel industry for 2026, and t…
- 511: Women In Supply Chain™, Jennie Malafarina
Jennie Malafarina shares her career journey, focusing on marketing, the significance of logistics in the supply chain, and her entrepreneurial endeavors. She emphasizes personal branding and transforming marketing into a revenue driver.
- 510: Women In Supply Chain™, Kendra Tanner
Kendra Tanner shares her career trajectory in the supply chain industry, detailing her experiences in leadership, making an impact on industry boards, and motivating women. The discussion includes her initial career aspirations, early role…
- 509: Women In Supply Chain™, Nermine Saad
Nermine Saad shares her career journey, including her move from Egypt to Canada, the challenges she faced as a woman in logistics, and the importance of resilience and mentorship. She also discusses fostering a culture of learning and the…
- 508: Reliable and Responsive – DCLI's RapidLink Repairs Is Keeping Drivers Moving
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- 507: Logistics Providers: Ready For An AI-First Approach? Then Discover Your Biggest Opportunity, with Google Cloud
Steven Delperdang of Google Cloud explains how a unified data approach and AI can address legacy pain points in logistics. The discussion covers the evolution of visibility from basic tracking to actionable insights, the importance of cons…
- 506: Women In Supply Chain™, Zera Zheng
Zera Zheng shares her career journey in supply chain, highlighting the importance of embracing opportunities, understanding risk, and personal growth from moving internationally. She also reflects on industry perceptions and advice for asp…
- 505: New Tech and A Big Announcement: Go Behind the Scenes at IANA, with Lynxis
Allen Thomas of Lynxis details two new products: ORCA, a software for optimizing terminal operations, and enVision, a computer vision system for inventory accuracy. The discussion also covers the challenges and opportunities in intermodal…
- 504: Discover the Recipe for Best-in-Class Transformation, with EyeOn
Freek Aertsen and Bart Paridaen from EyeOn discuss digital transformation in supply chains, focusing on value discovery, creation, and realization. They cover key challenges, success factors, and the importance of aligning vision and impro…
- 503: Women In Supply Chain™, Andrea Morgan-Vandome
Andrea Morgan-Vandome shares her career journey, drawing parallels between supply chain and astrophysics. She discusses her experience with technology adoption, digital transformation at Nike, and her current role as Chief Innovation Offic…
- 502: Current Success vs Future Potential: Finding the AI Balance, with Shipium
In this episode, Jason Murray of Shipium explores the current and future impacts of AI on supply chains, addressing misconceptions and the need for new skills and mindsets. He discusses AI's role in automation, problem-solving, and investm…
- 501: Uncover Hidden Inefficiencies and Opportunities, with Pallet Alliance
Mary Casillo and Aubrey Galbraith from Pallet Alliance explain how their onsite audits uncover inefficiencies and identify opportunities for cost-saving and sustainability. They discuss pallet optimization, customization, and the total cos…
- 500: Women in Supply Chain, Angela Woody
Angela Woody recounts her career path in supply chain, from volunteering to a role at Kimberly-Clark. She shares insights on IT investments, change management, and the importance of supply chain visibility, particularly highlighted by the…
- 499: Navigating the EV Revolution, with Anaplan
Emily Nicholls of Anaplan talks about how integrated business planning helps automotive OEMs navigate EV growth & build finance-forward future-ready businesses. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.38] An introduction to Emily, her background i…
- 498: Tariffs, Turbines, and an Information Super Highway: Behind the Scenes at the Port of Long Beach
Noel Hacegaba of the Port of Long Beach talks about tariffs, sustainability, infrastructure investments & the creation of a Supply Chain Information Highway. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.02] An introduction to Noel, and his role at the…
- 497: Transform Your Returns Management and Delight Customers, with Blue Yonder
Tim Robinson of Blue Yonder talks about returns: the challenges & potential, role of AI, inventory management, tariffs, & the importance of customer experience. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.42] Tim's career; how he founded his business,…
- 496: AI-Powered, Human-Led – Discover the Future of Routing, with OneRail
Bill Catania of OneRail & Adam Isenberg of National Association of Wholesale Distributors discuss routing - the challenges, the tech & why unification is key. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.02] An introduction to Adam and the National Ass…