The SupplyChainBrain Podcast
The SupplyChainBrain Podcast features in-depth conversations with industry practitioners, academics, consultants and other experts on every aspect of supply-chain management and international trade. Available for streaming or downloading.
Episodes
755 episodes
The Evolution of ERP: Is It a Different Animal Today?
Three decades after its introduction, has the ERP monster finally been tamed?
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21:46
Build or Buy? The Last-Mile Crossroads for Shippers Today
How do you build a truly efficient and cost-effective final-mile network?
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20:57
A Plan of Action for Complying With California’s Emissions-Reporting Bill
Doing business in California? Get ready for a tough new greenhouse gas emissions-dislcosure law.
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22:56
Will the Trump Tariffs Spark a Surge in U.S. Manufacturing?
The global trading system is in a state of chaos. Will American manufacturing benefit from it?
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18:42
An NBA Legend Shoots for ‘Coffee With a Cause’
Dikembe Mutombo was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and came to the U.S. — despite an initial ambition to attend medical school — to play basketball in the NBA.
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27:59
Why Technology Will Kill Physical Retail Sooner Than You Think
Is the demise of physical retailing coming faster than anyone might expect?
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27:29
Why Manufacturing Lags in Protecting Against Cyberattacks
When it comes to effective cybersecurity, manufacturers are way behind the curve.
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21:59
Your Yard Robots Are ‘Imperfect’? That’s Good Enough
Robots are proving to be a boon to autonomous operations in the distribution yard — but the quest for the “perfect” robot is a futile one.
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18:50
Finding the Right Technology and Automation for Your Operation
Just about every logistics operation can benefit from modern-day automation. But how do they go about selecting the right vendor and the right systems?
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19:25
The Future of Freight Consolidation
There are a number of scenarios in which freight consolidation makes sense. But getting the most out of the exercise can be tricky.
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21:37
Advocating for More Women in Engineering and Supply Chain Management
How do we increase career opportunities for women in engineering and supply chain positions?
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23:05
Time for a New Industrial Policy for the United States? Part 2
What kind of industrial policy should the U.S. adopt in the post-free trade era? Second of a two-part discussion.
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21:52
Time for a New Industrial Policy for the United States? Part 1
Is it time to write the obituary for the era of free trade?
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22:23
Smoking Out Supply Chain Non-Compliance in North America
Think violations of environmental standards and human rights in supply chains are limited to places far from U.S. shores? Think again.
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22:04
How Healthcare Giant Johnson & Johnson Is Making Its Supply Chain Sustainable
How is one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies promoting sustainability and regulatory compliance throughout its extensive supply chain?
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23:21
Can Mexico Sustain Its Nearshoring Boom?
Can Mexico keep attracting manufacturers in a time of political and economic uncertainty?
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23:42
Fighting the Scourge of Forced Labor in the Battery Supply Chain
The global battery supply chain must be purged of its reliance on forced labor and child labor.
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22:04
The Power of Shareholders: Can They Drive Corporate Social Responsibility?
Do shareholders really have the power to influence corporate behavior?
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22:45
Getting the Maximum ROI From a Supply Chain Technology Purchase
You’ve acquired a new piece of technology for the supply chain. How do you make sure that you’re getting the most out of it?
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24:20
How AI Is Poised to Revolutionize the Procurement Function
The future of procurement lies with artificial intelligence — and big changes are coming.
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24:26
From Resilience to Robustness: The Key to Supply Chain Success
Modern-day supply chains are obsessed with the goal of becoming resilient. But is that enough?
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22:50
Supply Chain ‘Orchestration’: How AI Is Changing the Tune
When it comes to the concept of supply chain “orchestration,” artificial intelligence is the new conductor.
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22:24
What’s It Mean for a Retailer to Be ‘Channel-Agnostic’?
The omnichannel has been with us for a long time. But does that mean that retailers are truly “channel-agnostic”?
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17:58