Supply Chain Unlocked
Supply Chain Unlocked delivers actionable intelligence for suppliers to Walmart and other retailers. Hosted by Dr. Matthew Waller—renowned supply chain expert, author, and trusted advisor—the show decodes the strategies, technology, and leadership required to win on the world’s biggest retail stage. Each episode blends Dr. Waller’s expertise with insights from industry leaders, innovators, and former retail executives, giving listeners clear and practical strategies to navigate compliance, harness technology, and build stronger partnerships. More than just commentary, the show provides the intelligence and actionable guidance suppliers need to stay ahead in today’s fast-changing supply chain.
Supply Chain Unlocked
Latest Episodes
Ep. 15 - Tribal Knowledge: What Algorithms Miss in Logistics
Forced AI adoption is breaking legacy logistics workflows. Overroute CEO Alex Reed explains how to merge agentic technology with human tribal knowledge inside massive enterprises.Algorithms fail when perfect models hit spot market pertur...
Ep. 14 - Supply Chain Tech: Connecting Startups to Global Brands
A disrupted supply chain will quietly drain your margins if you rely on outdated systems to manage modern operations. With immediate consumer demands and rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, companies that fail to adapt are getting le...
Ep. 13 - Industrial Safety AI: Stopping Accidents Before They Happen
Safety is usually treated as a lagging indicator where leaders only react after a claim is filed or an injury occurs. This reactive stance is a massive profit leak and an avoidable human cost that traditional safety walks can no longer manage i...
Ep. 12 - Automating the Freezer: The Future of Cold Storage Ops
Cold chain is one of those supply chain functions everyone relies on, yet few people really understand until something melts, spoils, or gets rejected at the dock. We sit down with Cindy Parker, Director of Operations at Americold, to unpack wh...
Ep. 11 - People-Led Growth: The Invisible Magic of Tech with Vinod Bidarkoppa
Retail doesn’t just use technology anymore, it runs on it, and that changes what leadership looks like at the highest level. We sit down with Vinod Bidarkoppa, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Walmart International, to g...