Supply Chain of Thought

Welcome to Supply Chain of Thought—the podcast that unpacks the complex world of global trade, logistics, and sourcing with expert insights and real-world strategies.

Join us as we break down the biggest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping international supply chains.

From policy shifts to procurement strategies, we're giving you practical takeaways to navigate the ever-changing world of supply chain management.

Contributors

Host

Laura Dow

Laura joined CPG in June 2018 and manages growth and its key components: business development, marketing, client success, and finance. In her role, she establishes company growth objectives, creates and implements strategies and procedures to optimize performance, and oversees budgets and financial activities.

Laura began working in China in 2006 as a Peace Corps volunteer in Sichuan province. She holds a Master’s in International Affairs and Chinese Studies from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).

Ms. Dow speaks English and Mandarin fluently.

Book a call with Laura or follow her on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-dow-b8b4a312/

Guests

Guest

Cecile Largeau

Cecile Largeau is the founder of La Petite Creme, a baby care brand that began in 2012 as a kitchen experiment. Today, she continues the brand’s mission of making diaper care efficient, safe, and free of toxic chemicals.

Website: https://www.lapetitecreme.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lapetitecreme
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lapetitecremebaby
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la.petite.creme/
X: https://x.com/La_Petite_Creme

Guest appearance on:

Episode 7: From Kitchen Experiment to Whole Foods With Cecile Largeau

Guest

Ghaida Alkhaled

Ghaida Alkhaled is the founder of Maybliss, a wellness lifestyle brand creating elegant, functional products that help people stay consistent with their routines at home and on the go. Her flagship product, the Bliss Pod, is a patented magnetic modular pill case designed to make supplement organization more discreet, travel-friendly, and enjoyable. Ghaida brings a thoughtful founder perspective on product design, wellness, entrepreneurship, e-commerce, and building a physical product brand from concept to market.

Contact / links:
Website: https://www.maybliss.la/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghaida-alkhaled-027814195/

Follow Maybliss on Instagram at @maybliss.la

Find us on Faire here: https://www.faire.com/direct/maybliss

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghaida-alkhaled-027814195/

Guest appearance on:

The Hidden Work Behind Creating a Physical Product // SCOT Episode #9

Guest

Juliette Fasset

Juliette Fassett is an entrepreneur and founder of Happy Products, Inc., best known as the inventor of the Flippy Pillow—a patented, multi-angle tablet and book stand.

With over 30 years in consumer products, she developed Flippy over several years, culminating in a QVC sellout in 2018. Following its success, she faced copycat competition and has since become an advocate for stronger intellectual property protection.

She continues to run her business while raising awareness about the challenges independent inventors face.

Learn More & Connect

Website: https://getflippy.com
Shop Flippy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Flippy/page/610404DF-ED44-4BED-A5E5-7EA014BA18A3
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliette-fassett/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliette-fassett/

Guest appearance on:

She Built a Hit Product… Then It Was Stolen // Episode 8 SCOT

Guest

Michael De Clercq

Mr. De Clercq brings over 40 years of hands-on experience to CPG and has been personally involved in all aspects of China supply chain management including negotiating contracts, establishing quality control structures, strengthening supply chain management, and securing better financial terms.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-de-clercq-b685482/