30 AUG 2023 · When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the often-invisible supply chain that makes our world go round suddenly became a central concern, especially in the healthcare field, where we faced an unprecedented need to deliver materials that were crucial to save lives. As it turns out, managing healthcare logistics in a globalized world posed challenges we never saw coming. Today’s guest, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-subramany-a1ab135b/, Director of Supply Chain at https://www.nyp.org/, delves into those challenges and explores the interconnectedness of sustainability, technology, and patient care. Randy also explores the importance of adapting to technological advancements, including AI solutions and big data, as well as the critical role of supply chain leaders. Join us as we discuss: - The impact of minimizing waste in better patient care and outcomes - How change adaptation in the healthcare supply chain market can lead to success as the industry keeps growing - The essential role of supply chain management in the financial health of hospitals

9 MAY 2023 · When you’ve got a good thing you just know it. But how do you get there, and how do you keep it? In this episode, we talk with https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-pombonyo-348366107/, Director of Logistics at https://www.drivemedical.com/us/en/, to discuss how companies can optimize their supply chains. We cover topics such as the importance of visibility, balancing cost and service, and the benefits of mode conversion. We also touch on the role of technology in logistics and the impact of e-commerce on the industry. And lastly, what incentives are offered by these platforms to encourage more eco-friendly shipping practices and what are the impact of these incentives on the consumer's decision-making process? Join us as we discuss: - What common strategies shippers use to optimize their operations - Why consumers choose different shipping options, such as same-day or standard delivery - How e-commerce companies are incentivizing customers to choose more eco-friendly shipping options

15 MAR 2023 · From your Uber driver finding you anywhere on earth to holding the supply chain together, the modern world runs on lesser-known technology known as geofencing. But what is geofencing and why is it so important? To find out, we’re speaking with https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-schorer/, Co-Founder at https://www.kestrelinsights.com/, a company specializing in this critical technology. Lucas shares how geofencing powers our world and what it means for our future. Join us as we discuss: - What geofencing is and its applications - The vital role geofencing plays in logistics - How Kestrel is innovating geofencing technology for the future

15 FEB 2023 · Logistical execution of direct to consumer meals is a whole other animal, or in today's case: fruits and veggies. It’s one thing to get an item from point A to point B in a timely and efficient manner, but it’s a brand new ball game when you introduce food safety and food quality into the mix. That’s when you need a real pro. Enter https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleynwilliams/, Senior Director of Logistics at https://www.daily-harvest.com/. Wesley gives all the ins and outs on the struggles that come with the logistics of meal kits. From choosing partners you can trust and the need to problem solve on the daily, to things you wouldn’t normally have to worry about like shipping food cold, but not too cold. Join us as we discuss: - How Wesley ended up in the space of food logistics - What qualities you should be looking for in a vendor - The greatest hurdles around quality assurance for shipping food

1 FEB 2023 · Telehealth is becoming a smarter and faster option for a lot of patients. But there is certainly no shortage of challenges for a supply chain that is being created from scratch. https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinarosca/, Senior Director Supply Chain at https://www.helix.com/pages/population-health/?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=home_page&utm_campaign=Helix_pop_Health&utm_term=pop_health&utm_content=LinkedIn-pop-health, is a seasoned supply chain professional with over 15 years of experience in various industries, currently working in the healthcare field with a focus on efficiency and privacy of in-home health kits. Her background began with supply chain demands of wine imports for a 5-star restaurant group before she went on to shipping sporting supplies and the hurdles of planning for large and awkward or small and extremely heavy items. Irina touches on the challenges of telehealth and the importance of ease of return, integrity of samples, privacy and more. Join us as we discuss: - Why hospitals lack overall inventory management systems, making it difficult for innovation in this field - When weather and seasons should be taken into account in telehealth supply chain planning - Where telehealth logistics is facing barriers to innovation

21 DEC 2022 · Have you ever tried to tell a startup to slow down? That’s what Allison Ullrich, Director of Supply Chain at Outer, tells ‘em. The way she sees it, a lot of problems arise by going too quickly. If your people are moving too fast, they’re not coming up for air. They may be making emotional decisions instead of rational ones. Communication gets muddied. Data gets lost. Unnecessary expenditures are made. A lot of negative consequences for something that sounded like a good idea, right? In the end, what you’ll really find is that by slowing down, you’ve enabled your team to actually speed up. Join us as we discuss: -How to standardize the business for scalability -What to spend your time on to make your time valuable -Managing vendor expectations during a growth stage

7 DEC 2022 · We can’t all be pilots. If your logistics team doesn’t make the on-time date, hit KPIs, or have a delivery route that’s not ideal, it’s probably not a life or death situation. But Derek Imig, Senior Director Logistics/Project Management at Marshall Retail Group/InMotion, hasn’t always been able to say that. Derek got his accidental start in logistics while serving for the military, including a tour in Iraq. There, he began to develop the life-or-death leadership lessons he forged under literal fire. Join us as we discuss: What it means to “manage up”  How military service prepared Derek for a career in logistics What key data points a leader should look for

12 OCT 2022 · You’re sitting with a few friends on an early Friday evening having a well-deserved beer. While most of your friends reminisce over the creation and consumption of this delicious beverage, your mind wanders to how did it get here?  The logistics behind beer transportation is complicated. It’s heavy, it can spoil, and it comes in multiple methods of packaging. Lester Jones, VP Analytics and Chief Economist at National Beer Wholesalers Association, gives the points about pints.  Join us as we discuss:  The unexpected way Covid disrupted beer supply  Training truck drivers into real superheroes  How the NBWA looks out for brewers

31 AUG 2022 · Logistics is like a sports referee: If you’re doing your job right, nobody will notice your good work. But when things go bad… Nobody knows this better than Tom Rowbotham, Vice President Supply Chain at Uponor. Tom sits with Colissa and Jeff to talk about how to shorten your supply chain, what diversification does for logistics, and the importance of good partnerships - the last of which is indispensable. Join us as we discuss: Analyzing the cost of your supply chain  How to shorten your supply chain Knowing when and when to not bring supply in house

17 AUG 2022 · Consumer habits are not going to snap back to the way they were pre-covid. So, why are some organizations clinging to outdated supply chain methods? Roberta Tamburrino, SVP, Logistics Operations at INXEPTION, sheds some light on how technology impacts logistics challenges, women in logistics, and improving existing methods in the industry. Join us as we discuss: Revitalizing workflows in supply chains How supply chains are like spider webs The importance of mentorship, and more Congratulations to Roberta as a 2022 Top Women to Watch in Transportation!