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
767 episodes
Corporate Diversity and Human Rights: Are We Going Backwards?
Is the push for diversity, equity and inclusion in business dead?
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24:40
A Call for a U.S. National Robotics Strategy
Does the United States need a National Robotics Strategy?
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22:21
How Many Ways Can Customs Hit You for Forced-Labor Violations?
How is the second Trump Administration enforcing laws against forced labor in global supply chains?
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22:33
Mitigating Supply Chain Risk: Is Insurance Up to the Challenge?
Supply chain managers are in a risky business. Does the insurance industry have their back?
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21:31
Have a Good Trip! The Journey to Logistics Automation
If picking the right systems for automating logistics is a journey, how do you even get out the door?
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20:23
The Evolving Role of the Chief Procurement Officer
There’s always been procurement in supply chains — but today’s CPO is a whole different animal.
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19:47
How Tariffs Are Transforming the Logistics Landscape
Importers and exporters aren’t the only ones paying the price of tariffs.
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21:53
Are You Ready to Talk to a ‘Metahuman’?
Is the “person” you’re talking to on that kiosk screen an actual human? Or a metahuman?
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17:57
The Clock’s Ticking: Time to Get Serious About Radio Equipment Cybersecurity
A lot of manufacturers and users of radio equipment aren’t ready for looming new regulations on cybersecurity by the European Union.
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20:18
‘Real-Time’ Delivery by Foodservice Fleets: Pain and Potential
Today’s foodservice fleets not only have to respond to disruptions — they need to do it in real time.
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21:55
The High Price of Economic Uncertainty
High tariffs are a major concern for traders, but the bigger problem is just figuring out what they’re going to be.
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21:32
Will Tariffs Kill Mexico’s Manufacturing Boom?
Will the Trump tariffs bring Mexico’s manufacturing revival to a screeching halt?
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20:18
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