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Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Let's Talk Supply Chain.Let's start with a question.So many companies have found themselves with towering tech stacks, unsure of the old systems they could just get rid of.
So according to technical strategy and infrastructure expert, Philip Rajli, what percentage of an organization's technology is made up of legacy systems?
Now, I know a lot of companies have tied themselves up in knots when it comes to their tech, so I'm sure this figure isn't as low as it should be.But what do you think?
Let me know your guesses over on social and keep listening because all will be revealed at the end of the show. So today I'm excited to welcome an award-winning industry leader to our Woman in Supply Chain series.
She's passionate about sharing her expertise and mentoring young women in the industry.But who is she?Well, I'll let you know after the question of the week.So the question we asked you, how should businesses best prepare for future port disruptions?
Now, we all know that the strike has been diverted until January 15th, so this is a future possibility for us in 2025.
Now, we had almost over 120 votes, and 63% of you said diversify your supply chains, 18% of you said rely on domestic suppliers, 9% of you said increase inventory reserves, and 9% of you said invest in technology.
Chris weighed in and said, have a protocol in place, decide with management critical what products are and their common components if in manufacturing.Make an assessment of variation of customer lead time and consider a trial run of an MRP.
Now, thank you so much to everybody who weighed in on the question of the week.We ask the community a question every single Wednesday morning.So head over to the Let's Talk supply chain, LinkedIn and Instagram to be part of that conversation.
So now back to today's episode and the incredible woman in supply chain I have with me today is Annie Tarokian. Now Annie has been a driving force for efficiency and innovation in supply chain management for over 25 years.
Over the course of her long career with Texas, Annie has spearheaded numerous transformative initiatives and served as a mentor for women as well as being an invaluable member of her community.
So today, Annie and I will be talking all about her career journey, her passion for innovation, the importance of balancing professional and social responsibility, and being named a trailblazer in the world of supply chain.
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So go ahead and Google Woman in Supply Chain Award, Woman in Supply Chain Forum, and get involved.So welcome to the show, Annie. Thank you, Sarah.Thank you for having me.I'm so happy to be here.I am so excited to have you here.
Now, I love this time of year.I always look forward to the Women in Supply Chain Forum because it introduces me to incredible women just like you.And it's so inspirational to hear about the big impact women in the industry are making.
And I'm so proud to shine a light on your stories and experiences.So let's start at the beginning.You've got a computer science degree from overseas, I think, and then decided to come to Canada.What was that experience like for you?
Absolutely.So when I first came to Canada, I was really ready to embrace a new chapter in my life.Basically, I came looking for stability and security.You know, I come from a region where stability is often uncertain.
So getting a degree in computer science was in itself a significant achievement for me back then. But I knew that moving to the North America would give me those whole new list of opportunities that I could pursue.So it was really a big shift.
There's no doubt about that.The weather was different.The pace of life was different.The people I met.But it all gave me a new perspective on life.And I was lucky to be able to ground myself in an environment
and the community where they would share my values and my beliefs.So that transition was relatively easy, I must say.
Plus the multicultural nature of Canada is also helpful because I met so many people with different backgrounds and it was really an invaluable experience for me, both for my personal and professional growth.
Well, after we finish this recording, we're going to have to talk about where you are in Canada because I'm in Canada and I love showcasing Canadians on this show because I do spend a lot of time in the U.S.So that's amazing.
And I'm glad that you were able to make that transition to Canada. So now as a developer, you dove straight into supply chain first at Invera and then at Texas where you still are today.Now why supply chain?How did that opportunity come about?
Was it maybe a conscious decision or maybe just a happy accident?
Well, it was neither.I can't say it was a conscious decision, nor a happy accident.So the first time I was exposed to supply chain was when I joined Texas in 98.So imagine that the reason I joined
was really the proximity of the Texas location to my house.
I had started a family, so I wanted to reduce the commute time, so I go into Texas and what a fulfilling journey it has been since, you know, everything changed from there on and then now it's so much more.I'm really happy
So throughout the years, with every feature we delivered, with every enhancement we did, I just realized how impactful and important it was, the job I was doing and that of my team, of course.And we were just bringing improvements here and there.
And then I just realized that throughout the years, as I discovered the complexities, and the global impact of supply chain, it just became a no-brainer for me.And I thought I'm going to stay in this industry and thrive.
And years later, being an award winner just makes me realize that sometimes the most rewarding path are the ones that we never plan to take.
Yes, I love that.The most rewarding are the paths that we never planned on taking.And supply chain is one of them.I mean, a lot of people now these days are planning a path into supply chain.
But for a lot of us, we kind of just fell into supply chain.It grabbed a hold. And we stayed in it, but you're so right.There's such a global impact to what we do on a day-to-day basis.
And no day really is the same, no matter what area of supply chain that you're working in, because things are changing all the time.Absolutely.So now you're currently Vice President of Enhanced Business Solutions at Texas.
So can you give us an overview of Texas, what you do and how you help your customers?
Yes, absolutely.So we're a supply chain management software company.And we're based up here in Canada, just like you.We do a lot of business in the US and we have an office in Europe in Copenhagen.And we've been around 40 years.
Basically, we provide innovative solutions to our customers and we help them streamline and optimize their processes, of course.
And we're talking about comprehensive range of services like warehouse management, transportation management, distribution management, and so on.
But as the market increasingly becomes complex, we focus on innovation and on efficiency to help organization reach their new levels of operational performance.And we also do integration, including automation.We're going to talk about that for sure.
So we expand the technology ecosystem of our customers and drive the operational excellence.
Amazing.Now, I don't think we can talk about technology without talking about automation.Talk to me a little bit about your role because I believe you've spearheaded some incredible initiatives and have kind of been the driving force
within that innovation, but also helping to incorporate automation technology like mobile robots.I mean, that sounds like a really fun job.I don't know if you know this about me, but I've always wanted to dance with a robot.
And I recently got, I recently got a chance to dance with a robot at Manhattan's Momentum.I know it was really cool.
It's a fun job.And I want to start with, first of all, recognizing the contribution of everyone in the team.Really, they've been instrumental in delivering whatever we did together, and I have to thank them all.
My team combines technical expertise and deep knowledge of warehouse operations.So we build interfaces, and we want to ensure that the automation technology that we integrate with our software is creating a seamless
flow of goods from inbound to outbound.So it's really cool to be working with cutting-edge technology.I don't know if I'm going to dance with a robot one day, but hey, what a great idea.I hope that you can.
And then when you build that robot, Annie, you're going to give me a call and say, Sarah, come down to our facilities.We have a robot you can dance with.
Yeah, that's fun.It's a good idea.We'll see. But it's fun to see the direct impact of those innovation on businesses.
Automation in itself is not a new concept, but there's such a rapid shift in the automation technology that it has become a game changer.
And any company nowadays that needs to remain competitive has no choice but to deploy some kind of automation in their warehouses.
Yeah, but also I think for you as well, for you and your teams, you need to keep on top of, you know, what technologies are out there, how you're going to innovate and integrate some of these new technologies into what you're doing.
So you have to keep on top of what's going on too.
Constantly learning, constantly.And what we're doing here, we're talking about physical automation.So the moving of the products within the warehouse.
So mainly goods to person, you have someone in a workstation and the goods is coming to you for picking, packing, and all those tasks.There's the traditional automation, the carousels, the conveyors, the sortation modules.
And then the newer automation, the AMG, AGV, ASRS, you know, there's too many acronyms.
What is that?You need to talk to us about these acronyms, because I don't know what these acronyms are.
So autonomous mobile robots, automated guided vehicles, the vertical lift modules, the automated sorting and storage and retrieval systems.And now recently, the cobots, the collaborative robots that are
actually sharing the space with the material handlers and helping out with the picking, packing, sortation, and all that.It's like giving your warehouse a caffeine boost and suddenly everything is going much faster.
It's more precise, more accurate, more efficient.So it's really, really rewarding to see it.I remember a friend of mine said he was really concerned about how robots will come and take our places.
But I think about it like getting rid of all the redundancies, giving the heavy lift to the robots, and you do the fun part of it.So it's cool.I really like it.
I can tell.You are just so passionate about this.I actually also read recently in a book that innovation technology actually provides two to three times more jobs. then it will take away.
Because what they say is like with every new technology, even with the internet, when the internet came out, I think there was two or three new jobs that were created that we didn't even have existing prior to the internet.
So yeah, I think we need to start talking about the opportunity that comes with technology and automation
and the fact that we are going to find two to three different jobs every time we introduce a new technology, rather than talking about how many jobs we might be losing.Because I don't think that's necessarily the case at all. I don't think so.
I don't think so.Now, so you've been with your current company, Texas, for 26 years and counting.Now, that is a tenure we're seeing less and less of in modern workplaces.Talk to us about that journey.
How did you evolve from analyst to VP, and what were your biggest challenges and achievements along the way?
Yeah, you're absolutely right, Sarah.It's a rare phenomenon these days in today's job market.But there's never a dull moment in supply chain.
So all through the years, there was always something to learn, always a new trend to watch for, challenges to address.So it all kept me motivated and engaged.Of course, it helped that I was passionate about the job, you can see.
But for anyone to stay so long in the same company, there need to be an alignment between your personal and the company values, of course. So in my case, it was integrity, professionalism, respect and teamwork and all that really from the beginning.
It was amazing to witness how the company was treating every employee with an indelible compassion.So that was. what kept me here for so long.But remember, I played seven different roles throughout the 26 years and the first one was the longest.
I stayed as a developer, I don't know how many years, but at the time I had two young kids and my priority was my family, of course.
But in each of these positions, I try to make the best, learn the most, and be a consistent value giver, so trying to improve stuff and whatever.So I'm a process-driven person, and I love efficiency.
And a few years ago, I went and got my Lean Six Sigma green belt. So thank you.So I've been continuously working on improving how we do things, doing them differently, and then putting guidelines in place, standards, and so on.
I can't say it was easy.There was always challenges.And I think it's the same challenges that you see in IT, where things are changing in such a rapid way that you keep, you have to keep yourself up to date all the time.
So you learn to learn all the time.So it wasn't easy, but it was really very rewarding.And recently, Texas was, well, actually, Texas earned the Great Place to Work certification in Canada, US and Europe.
So I guess myself and many other Texas employees are a testament of that.We knew it before.
Yeah, one of the things I love about doing this series is learning about your journey and what is possible.There is a quote that I sort of live by, life is understood backwards, right?Like, life is lived forward but understood backwards.
you describing sort of your journey and what that looked like and how there was a period of time where you stayed in one position so that you could have your family and enjoy some of the flexibility that you needed to be able to be part of that particular moment in time of your journey and your life.
And then from there, being able to move into a variety of different positions that then landed you as VP.And it's important, I think, for all of us to understand what the different journeys can look like.
And the fact is, if you spend a little bit of time in one particular role so that you can focus on family does not mean that it's the detriment to the rest of your journey and what that means to you throughout your career.
And so I appreciate you for sharing that because it really is important.Sometimes we can only see what's in front of us.
But if we if we learn from others and understand where we can be and what can what that can look like for us, I think it helps us in those moments where we're seeing just right here in the here and now.
Yes, definitely.And women can identify because some people are always in this dilemma, whether they go to where they keep their children. It's normal, I think.So it's good to share that.
It is, yeah.So talk to me about how the industry has changed over that time.I mean, I don't want to age you too much, but I think you started in the 90s.I mean, I started in the 90s as well.But computers were massive boxes.
We didn't really have cell phones.Only some people had them in their cars.And I think they were like, yes, like bolted into the car, which I'll never understand.But we live in almost a completely different world now.
What's your take on that evolution, particularly in supply chain?
Yes.So there's been a big shift, like big evolution.And I remember my first personal desktop, it was a big beige bulky box, the size of a microwave.
That's true.Do you remember having to move the moth ducks?If you had to move, like trying to move that thing, it was so heavy.Heavy, exactly.
And the iconic green letters on the screen, you remember that?And the dial-up, me, me, me. And now we have everything in the palm of our hands, imagine.Even our watches have more power, imagine.
So there's been major and significant changes in the industry, absolutely.And I love where it's going in all this new stuff.You know, we spoke about automation.
We can think about AI, the artificial intelligence, and how the role that it's playing in the predictive analytics, helping with the forecasting demand, optimizing inventory levels, and so on.
The cloud technology, which is also facilitating real-time data sharing. and collaboration.And those are factors that help like open new opportunities, of course.
There's also the emphasis on sustainable practices, socially and economically responsible practices.And I think that's absolutely important nowadays, waste reduction, carbon footprint management, and all that.I think It's really great.
And what's my take on it, you're asking?I think it's, it's cool to have a front row seat on this evolution and be an active player in the field.
Yeah, I don't think many people know what they're missing, not being in the supply chain. But if you're listening to this and you're not in supply chain, I mean, you have no idea what you're missing.You might want to check out this industry.
So let me ask you then, how has the industry changed for women?Because there has historically been a lack of women in the industry, a lack of women in leadership roles.That's starting to change, especially with STEM programs in school.
proactive women like yourselves, but the stats are showing we've certainly not caught up yet.So how have you seen that evolve?What have you been happy to see?
Yeah, and I agree with you.We haven't caught up, but we've done a big leap forward, I think.We're seeing more and more women now in key executive positions and active contributors to decision making.So that's really great.
And what I find commendable is the growing awareness of the need for diversity.So that in itself is encouraging for young women looking and aspiring to become and take those leadership positions.
But it's really important to remember one thing, securing a seat around the table is not just simply a matter of being given the opportunity. It's about earning it through dedication and hard work.
Because not every single opportunity comes to you on a silver platter.So you really have to work on yourself, stay committed to your personal and professional growth.And it doesn't also mean that you have to change who you are.
You can remain authentic, integral, humble, and still make it.And I want to highlight what you're doing, Sarah.What you're doing here shining a spotlight
on executives and successful women and exposing their stories, it's important way to showcase role models that young women can look up to and aspire to become like.So thank you for that.
Thank you so much.I mean, it has been one of the pleasures of my career journey thus far, just being able to provide a platform.
The whole reason why I started Let's Talk Supply Chain was to provide a platform to diverse voices to be able to be heard. right?Because we can't move forward without diversity of thought and diversity of perspective.
And sometimes we just get into our little bubble of where we work and who we're surrounded by.
But if we open it up and we listen to conversations like this and understand journeys like yours and understand the art of what is possible, but also training ourselves to Listen for other perspectives and ideas and innovation.That's how we grow.
So I really appreciate that.It's not work to me.This is actually so much fun for me.Now, also, you mentor women.So I am really interested in your take on some of the things that I do because I talk a lot about mentorship.
You know, we've recently recorded a whole blended episode about it.And what's becoming more and more clear to me is how people's idea of mentorship is different, right?How mentorship changes over time, how mentor-mentee relationships look different.
And we have to normalize what that looks like for different people because I feel like people get caught up in, I need a mentor, I need a mentor.
If I don't have a mentor, I'm a failure, which is not the case at all because you can have mentors in a variety of different capacities and it's happening on a daily basis that you need to cut yourself some slack.
But what's your take on the importance of mentorship and finding relationships that work for you?
So I watched that blended episode.It was a very interesting one, yes.And I really loved the perspective that each of your guests presented.I believe in the value of mentorship.
So I think it's one way to empower the young people and shape the future leaders.So that's good.But if you think about it, anyone actively listening to you, giving feedback, answering questions, can be considered a mentor.
whether it's your manager, your co-workers, your family, your friends, whoever that is, you know, by their sharing their experiences.
And, you know, it's the accumulation of these conversations, the events that you go attend and whatever that pave the road to who you become.So let's call this ad hoc mentorship, okay, because I want to come back to it.
And to me, this ad hoc mentorship has as much value as the traditional approach, where you have a mentor-mentee relationship, as you mentioned, and that designated person who's always there helping you out.
I think there's added value, though, in that.And maybe we should focus on that traditional approach for that relationship to be created and nurtured, because it gives you a structured framework in which that whole thing is happening.
You have guided learning.You have networking opportunities that are opened by the mentor. There's access to industry insights and resources that otherwise you wouldn't have had access to.But also on personal level, that helps.
It's not just on the career advice.Sometimes the mentors give you feedback on your communication skills, on your interpersonal skills, your leadership methods.You touched upon the behavioral aspect in your blended episode.
And one of your guests mentioned code of contact. That really resonated with me.I think having that mentor-mentee relationship is an environment in which those kind of advices can really happen and bring value both.
Yeah, and I think another part of that episode, we talked about the importance of not putting all the onus on the mentor, right?They're giving up their time.
They're providing you with time and feedback, which is a very valuable thing to the mentee and vice versa, right?Because the mentee can also become the mentor, because we talked about the importance of reverse mentorship as well.
And so again, you can find mentorship wherever. But I think also it has to create value for both sides.So if you just ask somebody to be your mentor, they might say yes, but they're expecting you to do some work.
They're not expecting, you know, like there's got to be, there's got to be some work on that side if you're asking somebody to do something for you.And sometimes I have been asked to be a mentor and I've given them like a little task to do.
Because that's my test.If you're going to do that task, then I know that you're in it and I know that you're committed and then we're going to have some shared value.
Yeah, absolutely.I mean, exactly.If the mentee is not ready to put time and effort on themselves, that, you know, it doesn't go anywhere.
No.And it's both sides.I agree with you.Yes.Yeah.It starts with asking, but then it's the action that you take after that.Once they said yes,
So if anybody wants to listen to that, you can find it at blendedpledge.org if you want to listen to that particular episode.But I am so glad you had some takeaways from that episode.
I feel like it's so important, especially when we bring a few different people together.So I'm glad to hear that and thank you for listening to it.
So, I know that it's important to you because we talked about this a little bit earlier about balancing your professional achievements with community service and family.
You talk about helping young women to balance their professional and social responsibilities as well.How do you do that?Why is that so important?And what's your take on work-life balance?
I think I have a little bit of a different take, but I want to hear yours first.
Yeah, so actually for me personally, volunteering and community service are important elements that helped me achieve that balance between work and life. the overall happiness, the sense of fulfillment, and that well-being.
But it's not necessarily the same for everyone.I think others can find it in nurturing their hobbies or coming up with physical fitness, prioritizing their physical well-being.
What's important here, at least for me, because I was raised in a family where volunteering was not only important, it was almost a duty.
So for me it became like my leadership identity, part of my leadership, integral part of my leadership identity, and I think it's crucial for any executive who wants to be impactful to do some kind of volunteering.
So of course there are benefits on a personal level, the sense of purpose, satisfaction, the overall benefit on mental health, and all that.But there's also an important thing.We spoke about ad hoc mentorship earlier, you remember?
So volunteering is the ideal environment for that.You're meeting so many people, different backgrounds, different characters and personalities, And you're doing stuff that you wouldn't have done in your normal work.
So that sharpen your leadership skills and then it prepares you for complex roles.So I really encourage everyone to do some kind of volunteering if they can.
I love that.And getting used to it early in your career so that it's just a natural transition as you move through your career and through your life to be able to include some volunteering.And that can be in flux, right?
You could give more hours at the beginning of your career than maybe when you have a family, you can...
Pull it back and do only a few hours and then you can go back to it as long as you communicate it with the organization that you're volunteering with.Everybody understands, especially with volunteer opportunities.
Yeah, exactly.It's time management after all, you know.You know how much time you have, how much time you want to give, and that's what it is.I'm sure it's appreciated.Whatever you do, organization would appreciate your time and your skills.
Listen, I mean, being a founder of a nonprofit, and we are like completely volunteer-based,
Um, yeah, you know, anytime, any volunteers, anything that we, because I have a lot of people that have committed and then maybe they need to pull back for whatever reason.And they're like, I feel so bad.
I'm like, no, no, you've done so much already, you know, take what, take the time that you need, come back. And give us your all when you're ready because we're going to be there and we appreciate everything that you do.
So now congratulations is in order because you're one of this year's Woman in Supply Chain Forum winners.You received a Trailblazer Award.What does being a Trailblazer mean to you?What does this award mean to you?Talk to me about that.
Thank you so much.It's really a huge honor to be an award winner, Sarah.I'm really humbled to be recognized by the Women in Supply Chain Forum, especially in the trailblazer category.And I understand that any award comes with responsibility.
So now I consider it my duty now to lead by example, advocate for progress, set the example for others who would like to pursue goals in their lives, and empower them, encourage them, empower them. That's what it is.
Trailblazer for me is taking the path less traveled, do things differently, try new stuff, and never assume that you have reached your full potential.
There's always something you can do, there's always something you can learn, and always something you can give back. Just go out and try new things.Don't be afraid.
And nominate yourself for an award.Yes.Why not?Let's do it.We need to advocate for ourselves more.So last question for you.What does the future hold?Or do you maybe have any additional advice you want to share?
Well, no one knows what the future holds.That is very true.Get a crystal ball for me.
But I'm an optimistic person, so I'm sure there will be multiple possibilities to pursue, to grow personally and professionally, and making a positive impact on my surroundings, of course.
Professionally, I'll continue with my team to optimize the automation journey, maybe making it more, let's say, reduce the automation implementation timelines.
And of course, I'll remain active in my community and maybe work on initiatives that uplift and empower young women.We'll see.I'm sure it will be fun and exciting.
I can't wait.And I know that you've already given back so much to this community.And I can't wait to see what else you do for, you know, supply chain and innovation and automation and really like moving the industry forward.So
It's been such a pleasure to get to know you.
You're such a great example of women who might be unsure if supply chain is for them because you're passionate about innovation and efficiency and technology, but you're equally committed to social responsibility, mentoring, empowering others, sharing what you've learned.
So you've really shown what both sides can look like, and I think a lot of women will be inspired by you today.So for all of you in the audience, did you have a guess at today's big question?
Well, at the top of the show, I asked you, according to technical strategy and infrastructure expert, Philip Rashly, what percentage of an organization's technology is made up of legacy systems?
Well, it's a chunky 31%, but scarily a huge 60 to 80% of their IT budget is spent keeping them running.So if you think an investment in a new system is too pricey, maybe you should think again.
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Plus, I have my own monthly newsletter called the Monthly Hustle, where I share all sorts of stories and examples and talk about what's going on in our day-to-day life and you can subscribe to that on the Sarah Barnes Humphrey LinkedIn page as well.
Now if you have a supply chain or in your life, we have some really cool merch in our shop at LetsTalkSupplyChain.com.We have hoodies, t-shirts, water bottles, tote bags, you name it, we've got you covered.So head over there and check it out.
Plus, if you're looking for a community, we have a community for you.
Now it's called the Secret Society of Supply Chain and we are working on a free membership with some really, really valuable and great content that you might not be able to see anywhere else.
So head over to Secret Society of Supply Chain to get onto our newsletter and stay tuned for when we open that up to a free community just so you can network and learn and grow.
And then we also have three value-packed distinct communities that give you so much more value.The Supply Chainers, our virtual monthly meetup for women in supply chain and our virtual monthly meetup for marketing professionals in supply chain.
So do not wait.Head over to SecretSocietyofSupplyChain.com and sign up.And remember, if you want to be featured on an upcoming episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and rate and review the show.
Have a great week everyone, thanks for listening, and remember, SHIP HAPPENS!
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