
Supply Chain Careers Podcast
Featuring career-oriented conversations across all supply chain disciplines. Topics include career and professional development as well as hiring, retaining and developing supply chain talent.
Episodes
126 episodes
Building a Career in Manufacturing Leadership - with John Peoples
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers podcast, we sit down with John Peoples, a seasoned supply chain an...
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Episode 86
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51:47

Finding Motivation & Overcoming Burnout at Work - with Elizabeth Lotardo
In this insightful episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Elizabeth Lotardo, consultant, writer, training creator, and author of "Leading Yourself." This episode...
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Episode 85
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34:40

Supply Chain is More Than Just a Business - It’s a Community
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Bob Ferrari, a seasoned industry analyst, consultant, and founder of Supply Chain Matters. Bob shares his incredible career journey, from an unexpect...
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Episode 84
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1:02:38

Supply Chain Risk Management: A Career at the Intersection of Crisis and Strategy
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, hosts Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney sit down with David Shillingford, CoFounder of Everstream Analytics, to explore the evolving landscape of supply chain risk management. David sha...
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Episode 83
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42:24

From Project Manager to COO: How Getting Things Done Builds Leadership
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Erin Horvath, former Chief Operating Officer at United Natural Foods (UNFI), to explore her remarkable ...
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Episode 82
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39:07

How a Near-Death Experience Transformed a Leader: Tarek Taha’s Career Story
What happens when a near-death experience completely shifts your perspective on life and leadership? In this powerful episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with
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Episode 81
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39:47

Global Logistics Predictions in 2025: Tariffs and other Supply Chain Insights
Chris Wall, co-founder and CEO of Zeus Logics sits down with Rodney Apple to talk about the impact of Trump tariffs and other things to look for in 2025 in the global supply chain landscape. Chris is the co founder and CEO of Zeus Logics, which...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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43:57

Glen Wegel on the Value of Service, Associations, and Mentorship
This episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast features Glen Wegel, who brings 25 years of experience to the table, including his role since 2018 with Kitchen Cabinet Distributors (KCD). At KCD, Glen oversees logistics, distribution,...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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1:06:14

Tariffs and Supply Chain Risk Management in 2025
In this special edition of the Supply Chain Careers podcast, hosts Mike Ogle, Chris Gaffney, and Rodney Apple discuss the impact of the post-election landscape on supply chain talent and strategies and how executives can mitigate risks moving i...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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42:18

The Clorox Company's CSCO Leading Through Massive Change and Transformation
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we speak with Rick McDonald, most recently CSCO for The Clorox Company, as part of his 32 years with the company, plus multiple previous positions over nine years at Frito-Lay. It all started...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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La-Z-Boy's CSCO Shares Career Growth Insights: Embrace Diversity of Experience and Adaptability
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we speak with Mike Leggett, Chief Supply Chain Officer for La-Z-Boy, who has also progressed through positions at Kimberly Clark, Abbott Laboratories, Masonite, and Dentsply Sirona. Mike got ...
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Episode 76
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Lee Beard on Strategic Career Pivots, Leadership, and Sustainability in Supply Chain
n this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we talk with Lee Beard, a supply chain executive with extensive experience at companies such as Coca-Cola, Nordstrom, Nike and Dell. Lee knew he wanted to be an engineer because his dad was a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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49:21
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Series Recap: Growth as a Leader Relies Upon Grit and Accountability
In this episode, Chris Gaffney, Rodney Apple, and Mike Ogle synthesize each lesson from the entirety of the SCC Leadership Series. In this 20th episode, they discuss ways that your team can benefit from these lessons and how to implement a lot ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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Steve Simmerman on How Robotics Changed the Supply Chain Workforce
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we talk with Steve Simmerman, currently Vice-President of Global Alliances with Locus Robotics. Steve has extensive experience in supply chain automation and information systems. He provides ...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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41:30

Unlocking Value with Change Management and Planning
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we have Katie Fowler, President of Unchained Value. Katie starts with her career path prior to starting up Unchained Value, which most recently she spent 11 years at energy services firm Schl...
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Episode 73
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38:42

The Career Path of a Director, Global Procurement
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers podcast, we sit down with Walter Abreu, Director of Global Procurement at Del Monte, to discuss his fascinating career journey. Walter shares his experiences, starting from his early days in finance a...
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Episode 72
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42:37

Reshaping The Trucking World - with NMFTA Leaders, Debbie Sparks & Joe Ohr
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers podcast, we are joined by two key leaders from the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) – Debbie Sparks, Executive Director, and Joe Ohr, Chief Operating Officer. Together, they...
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Episode 71
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47:40

Reaching the Chief Supply Chain Officer Level - Leadership Series
The 19th episode of our Supply Chain Careers Leadership Series!Welcome to the Supply Chain Careers Leadership Podcast! In this episode, hosts Chris Gaffney, Mike Ogle, and Rodney Apple dive into the essential skills, competencies, and e...
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Episode 19
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46:57

A Day in the Life in Demand Planning!
Join us in this insightful episode of the Supply Chain Careers podcast's "Day in the Life" series as we delve into the world of demand planning. Host Rodney Apple welcomes
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Episode 11
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43:46

Building a Career in Supply Chain Automation - with Brian Keiger
In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, hosts Mike Ogle and Chris Gaffney chat with Brian Keiger, Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at ConveyCo Technologies. Brian sh...
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Episode 70
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46:12

Women In Trucking: Transforming Career Paths
Join Supply Chain Careers co-hosts Mike Ogle and Chris Gaffney as they chat with
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Episode 69
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36:45

Joe Tillman’s Supply Chain Journey: From Boy Scouts to Boardrooms
Welcome to the Supply Chain Careers podcast, the premier resource for employers, professionals, and students in the supply chain discipline. In this episode, podcast hosts Mike Ogle and
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Episode 68
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47:44

Developing Future Leaders | Impacts and Challenges - Leadership Series
The 18th episode of our Supply Chain Careers Leadership Series!In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Leadership Podcast, hosts Chris Gaffney, Mike Ogle, and Rodney Apple delve into the crucial role of developing future leaders wit...
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47:42

A Day in The Life of a Director, S&OP!
The 10th episode of our "Day-In-The-Life of a Supply Chain Professional" podcast series!In this episode, we dive into the day in the life of Andrew Schneider, Director of...
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Episode 10
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46:36

The Importance of Leadership Soft Skills - Leadership Series
The 17th episode of our Supply Chain Careers Leadership Series! The discussion in episode 17 of the Leadership Series podcast frames the critical importance of leadership soft skills. As we navigate an ever-evolving work environment, th...
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Episode 17
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42:10
