This week our 2Babes had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Karl B. Manrodt from Georgia College on the recent trends and issues related to both the logistics and transportation industry.  Dr. Manrodt takes us through the past and recent strategies he has seen over the years and how companies and organizations have been trying to create savings in the transportation industry. Attempts he has witnessed, to create savings in an industry that has constantly changed with the use of technology and other innovations. In addition, a focus on companies with an interest centered around answering creative customer demands.  Make sure to download our latest episode to learn why transportation has hit another crossroad? Why we need to react to the reduction of transportation firm life cycles, and lastly, have transportation become more of a commodity to business owners instead of a strategic partnership? Feel free to visit our website to download further content on this podcast, as well as, check out our other content.  2Babes Website: http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/ Guest Website: http://coba.georgiasouthern.edu/lscm/  

Ever ask the question, how do I create the choices my customer are interested in?    How do I give them the power to choose?   Those are some of the questions that businesses today are considering when thinking about the end consumer and how their supply chain will match those expectations.    ThIs week we had the opportunity to speak with someone who has made answering their questions his career and looks forward to anticipating where the next topic direction will go.  - Introducing, Alex Rhodeen!   Alex Rhodeen, Director of Disruptive Solutions at GEODIS enters the booth this week to speak with our 2 Babe's to talk about different ways businesses can try to satisfy the end user, and how they can successfully integrate them into all their supply chain strategies.    Don't worry!   We cover, free delivery, the personal meaning of innovation, heavier importance on the "last mile", and how the supply chain can become more personal.    Feel free to check out GEODIS:  website: http://www.geodis.com/   Check out our website: babestalksupplychain.com  

Hello Listeners!  Just another sunny day here in Toronto, Canada at the studio where our two babes get to talk to top industry leaders focusing on all things supply chain management. This week, Guy Courtin, Vice President Industry & Solution Strategy, Retail, and Fashion at GT NEXUS, an affiliate of Infor Retail took our 2 Babes through the in's and out's of end-to-end visibility, thought leadership, the digital disruption for retail supply chain management, and how customers choose & think. Download Episode 41 to learn more about why winning in retail has become so difficult, and how technology within supply chain has "actually" allowed companies to compete with each other more. Don't forget to visit our website and check out our previous podcasts.    Remember, #shiphappens   https://twitter.com/GTNexus https://www.linkedin.com/company/gt-nexus https://www.youtube.com/user/gtnexus https://www.facebook.com/gtnexus/       

Back in the studio to cap of this fantastic month, our hosts we able to talk with Scott Byrnes of TransVoyant about the transformational value in IOT and predictive analytics, and how business should implement big data.  ​ TransVoyant is a software company that tackles big-data and puts it in a format businesses can use today, and at real time. Channeling both live and predictive insights.  ​ Scott expresses the need for predictive analytics to businesses and showcases the impact it has had on supply chain management, and where the industry in moving further towards when it comes to big data, and customer demands. ​ Download our episode below to learn how to incorporate big data into your supply chain. 

Interested in learning more about Demand Driven Supply-Chain Management? How about gaining visibility? ​ ​ Do you know how to find the relevant range? This week our host's got together with Carol Ptak, Partner at the Demand Driven Institute to talk more about the Demand Driven Adaptive Enterprise Model. ​ Throughout this episode, Carol and are host's discuss the in's and out's of the model and how it has made an affect the way many companies think today, and how they can adapt to what is expected of them.   ​ Website: http://www.demanddriveninstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ddinstitute  

This week we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Chris Caplice from MITx Micromasters in Supply Chain Management.    ​ Chris talks to our hosts about the barriers some people have had with online education, and how MITx Micromasters has developed its curriculum to tailor everyone from anywhere across the globe.  ​ With the focus on Supply Chain Management, Chris further explains how SCM through online learning has changed the way both companies and individual students tackle complex topics.  ​ - Introducing the next phase of online education for the supply chain industry. We hope you enjoy this episode! REMEMBER to write us a review on iTunes, stitcher and Google Play and follow us on social media: @2babestalksc   tags: 3pl, ai, artificial, barriers, business, cargo, chain, clearance, computer, corporation, courses, credential, customs, digital, education, export, forwarding, free, freight, future, global, globe, import, innovation, inside, intelligence, learning, logistics, management, mircomasters, mit, mitx, next, online, program, scoop, secrets, supply, trade, transportation, truck, warehouse, worldwide

This week we had the pleasure of having Barry McGeough back in with us from PVH Innovation Next - PVH Corp. to let us know what he has been up to and what exciting advancements have been made throughout the industry.  ​ Expect to be wowed by exciting new technology, easier ways to shop/ship transport, as well as the even crazier projects now formulating throughout the globe from top businesses.    We hope you enjoy this episode! REMEMBER to write us a review on itunes, stitcher and Google Play and follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

Ever wondered what it is like to work at a 3PL? How about the fact that every day is NEVER the same. Nick Sarah and Mike bring you some of the crazy stories and some insight into how the 3Pl world works. Check out this episode and get the INSIDE SCOOP! Remember to check out our free resources and past episodes on our website at www.2babestalksupplychain.com Tags: business, logistics, inside scoop, 3PL, freight, freight forwarding, supply chain, future, trade secrets, transportation, customs, clearance, airplanes, aircraft We hope you enjoy this episode! REMEMBER to write us a review on itunes, stitcher and Google Play and follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

Virtual Reality is a hot topic and this technology is soon to be in our personal and professional lives. It is going to CHANGE supply chain forever so join Alan Smithson from Metavrse and the 2 babes as he tells how we can prepare for the near future. FYI - Nick is in studio for this episode but he is literally in a different world. In this episode you will learn about the various uses for VR, the future of VR in supply chain AND how it will affect YOUR life. If you are thinking about how to incorporate VR tech into your company, check out this episode! Check METAVRSE out at metavrse.com Tags: business, technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, supply chain, future, logistics, change, hot topic We hope you enjoy this episode! REMEMBER to write us a review on itunes, stitcher and Google Play and follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

Thinking about crowdfunding? Tyler Handley from Inkbox, a unique 2 week tattoo start up from Toronto runs Sarah and Nick through why they chose crowdfunding and what to look out for with the logistics and supply chain of the campaign. You will learn about the Inkbox campaign, what worked what challenges they had, Tyler also tells us all about their supply chain, how they manage the kitting and the shipping to the end consumer so our listeners get a real insight to this amazing company that is taking over the temporary tattoo space! Check them out at inkbox.com Tags: small business, delivery, min orders, business, campaign, vc, investment, equity We hope you enjoy this episode! REMEMBER to write us a review on itunes, stitcher and Google Play and follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

Does the thought of starting your own company feel overwhelming and daunting? Katie Nedjelski from Girl Gotch joins the Babes to talk about the fears of starting your own company, the risks, and how to navigate your supply chain. Katie and The Babes talk about where to start and offer up some great advice and help on how to make sure you're in control of your supply chain! We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

Simon Eagle joins the Babes all the way from the UK this episode. Simon is the Certified Instructor at Demand Driven Institute's CDDP. He gives great insight what is demand-driven? why is demand-driven so effective? how to operate a demand-driven supply chain? and how to adopt the demand-driven process in your company? We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

This episode the Babes talk Jeff Lederer, CEO of Prime Line. Prime Line is the 11th largest supplier company in the promotional products industry with sales in excess of $100 million.  It employs more than 800 employees between its facility in Gaffney, S.C. and headquarters in Bridgeport, Conn. Jeff talks to us about the Promotional Industry, supply chain, and safety and compliance. We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

This episode the Babes talk to Ben Zvaifler, the Founder and CEO of Pupbox. Pupbox is a monthly development box for new puppy owners delivering toys treats and training information to help navigate the many joys and challenges of puppyhood. Ben talks to us about how these monthly subscription boxes,how they are put together and delivered and the challenges of the supply chain from a start up company to where they are now. Visit www.pupbox.com and use code 2Babes for $15 off any subscription or gift. We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

On today's episode of 2 babes talk supply chain we chat with Andrea Stroud and Joe Tillman from APQC on how to use Big Data and Analytics Effectively in Supply Chain. Andrea and Joe give us some great insight on this very hot topic! We hope you enjoy this episode!  Don't forget to follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

Today on 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain we are joined by Rear Admiral Mark "Guad" Guadagnini, General Manager for the Shell Technology Center Houston. Guad gives us great insight and tips on operational excellence and overcoming logistical challenges. We hope you enjoy this episode!  Don't forget to follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

On today's episode we talk to the Chief Strategy Officer of Sourcing Industry Group, Mark C Pollack, MM. Mark talks to us about the importance of identifying competencies in your supply chain so you are prepared for the future. You don't want to miss this one! We hope you enjoy this episode!  Don't forget to follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

This episode of 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain we are joined by Lisa Delorme, Co-founder and CEO of Rent Frock Repeat. Lisa gives us insight on all you need to know about the world of rentable supply chain, what it is, how to do it, and all of the benefits! We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

Today on 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain we are joined by Sheena Repath- Chief of Making Sh*t Happen at MSH District. We speak with Sheena about designing your distribution and discovering the best option to sell your product. We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

Today on 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain we are joined by Paul Condeco, the manager of business development and strategic solutions at ICECORP. We speak with Paul about the common blind spots in supply chain and how "cost creep" is something you should be scared about.  We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

On today's episode we are joined by Bill Belser and we are talking about the desired outcomes of ideal supplier scorecards. If you are in purchasing, handle supply and/or work with suppliers every day, this is the episode for you! FREE SCORECARD ON OUR WEBSITE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD! Don't forget to follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

On Today's episode, we are joined by Roger Gingerich a Global Fashion Broker who is involved in every inch of the industry. Our topic in this episode is about the supply chain of retailers and how they ensure their value is top notch. We hope you enjoy this episode!  Don't forget to follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

On Today's episode of 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain, our guest is George Sully, co-founder of the well known Toronto-based brand Sully Wong. We are talking about designed concept and how George (and his partner) used supply chain to their advantage to create a kingdom of sneakers.  We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

Today we speak with Joseph Ford from Indochino. He has an extensive background in this industry so we are so excited to have him as a guest. The industry of made to order and custom apparel is booming, and having the perfect supply chain is what helps drive its success.  We hope you all enjoy this episode.  Don't forget to follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

Everything you need to know about e-commerce and shipping to your customers is HERE! Laura Behrens-Wu joins us from Shippo and not only is this episode jam packed with everything you NEED to KNOW to increase your customer experience but they have generously given our audience an EXCLUSIVE e-book about the State of Shipping in Commerce on our website www.2babestalksupplychain.com Laura Behrens Wu is the co-founder and CEO of Shippo, the shipping platform that connects businesses with a global network of shipping carriers to print labels, track packages and more. Behrens Wu co-founded Shippo after personally experiencing the obstacles businesses face when setting up their shipping operations for her own e-commerce business. www.goshippo.com We hope you enjoy this episode! Remember to visit our website http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/ AND Follow us on social media: @2BabesTalkSC

Get excited about shipping again! The Future is in technology and that is exactly what is needed, We are talking about using technology as the key to visibility when shipping via oceanfreight with Don Miller from Globe Tracker. Globe Tracker is revolutionizing the ocean freight industry starting with reefer containers to maximize visibility for all shippers, steamship lines and logistics companies so that we can all have the data we need in shipping our goods.   We hope you enjoy this episode! Remember to visit our website http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/ AND Follow us on social media: @2BabesTalkSC

Sorry Listeners, we aren't talking about Hollywood today. Instead we are talking about the Tradeshow and Event Logistics industry with our very special guest Fran Hollingsworth. Fran is the Manager of International Sales and Development at Mendelssohn Commerce and has over 20 years experience in the business.  We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to visit our website http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/ AND Follow us on social media: @2BabesTalkSC

Welcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! Today we are joined by Ben Kolp of Orca Social who joins us all the way from Spain! In this episode we talk about the importance of engagement and social technologies to move your business forward while enhancing your customer experience! We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to visit our website: http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/ AND  Follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

Welcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! Today we are joined by Alexander Malaket, who is President of Canadian consultancy OPUS Advisory Services International Inc. In this episode we talk about letters of credit and the importance of keeping your company financially safe! We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to visit our website: http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/ AND  Follow us on social media: @2babestalksc

Welcome to Episode 14 of 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! We are joined today by Caroline Tompkins, President and CEO of Forum for International Trade Training a.k.a FITT.  In this episode we pen out the script for the perfect supply chain movie and it's characters...it's called "The Trade Transaction". Who is involved? What do they do? Why do they do it? Well you'll have to listen to find out! We hope you enjoy this episode!    Don't forget to visit our website: http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/ AND Follow us on social media: @2babestalksc Have any questions or suggestions? E-mail us at [email protected] 

Today we talk to Dawn Tiura, CEO and President of SIG, SIG University and Outsource, has over 26 years leadership experience, with the past 22 years focused on the sourcing and outsourcing industry.  For this reason, she is the perfect person to get serious about sourcing with!  We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to follow us on social media: @2babestalksc AND Don't forget to visit our website: http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/    

Episode 12 is all about INCOTERMS®! Incoterms® are a funny thing, you either love 'em or hate 'em and luckily our guest is on the positive side! Nick Mauro is the Director of Global Supply at Hampton Products. He is responsible for managing the procurement team, supplier relationships and audits, and managing the logistics and contracts from over 1000 containers a year. Did we mention he likes Incoterms®? We hope you enjoy this episode!  Don't forget to follow us on social media! @2babestalksc AND  Don't forget to visit our website http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/       

Welcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! We are so happy to have Ken O'Brien, the COO of Gemini Shippers and the Founder of bigboxSMALLBOX, as a guest for episode 11. This week's episode is about SHIPPING!  As you can tell from the title, shipping is definitely a big topic to cover and we can't talk about shipping without mentioning the unfortunate fallout of Hanjin.  Today we cover the future of shipping and MUCH more...We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions about this episode, or have any suggestions for future episodes please e-mail us, we'd love to hear from you! [email protected]  And don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.  @2babestalksc ! Did you know we have a website? Check out Humans of Supply Chain and our FREE resources!

Welcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! This episode breaks down the specific roles of both Supply Chain and Logistics Managers. Andrew and Gena are both Managers at EYELEVEL INC. The difference? One is a Supply Chain Manager and the other is a Logistics Manager.   Check out their website!  Have questions for our sponsor? www.icecorp.ca  Reach out to 2 Babes: [email protected] website @2babestalksc on instagram and twitter

Welcome to 2 Babes Talk supply Chain! This episode is EXPLICIT and will make a HUGE impact on your business - We discuss Local vs Offshore Manufacturing    Sheena and Monique from MSH District tell us all about how to make shit happen and answer all your questions about whether go local or offshore manufacturing. These ladies inspire everyone to dream to big and give people a powerful platform to build cool shit and launch their dreams! Get in touch with MSH, Sheena and Monique: @MSHDistrict on all social platforms check out their website!   Have questions for our sponsor? www.icecorp.ca    Reach out to 2 Babes: [email protected] website @2babestalk sc on instagram and twitter    

Welcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain!   This episode has everything you NEED to KNOW about staying compliant and not bankrupting your company!   In this episode we talk to Shayne Cannon, a Senior customs compliance specialist from an International Sporting Goods Company who walks us through the do's and dont's of staying ahead and staying compliant.   Shayne Cannon has worked in all aspects of international trade with a focus on customs compliance for the past 18 years. His experience spans various customs roles in brokerage, 3PL, courier and private industries. If you want to get in touch with Shayne: Linkedin   If you want to check out 2 Babes, click on here for our website On Instagram and Twitter we are @2babestalksc or reach us on Linkedin    

Welcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! You Wont want to miss this episode where we talk to Dan, The Negotiator Guru about investigative interviewing in Supply Chain!   In this episode you will learn the Negotiator Guru top tips and takeaways for both SC Executives interviewing vendors and SC Account Executives interviewing potential customers and have increased beneficial conversations. Dan Kelly started his Supply Chain career in the FBI where he was in charge of Strategic Supplier Relationships and since leaving the FBI, Dan has supported Cargill, Syngenta and MTS Systems in various roles from Senior Project Specialist to Global head of Procurement within 5 years. Dan Founded the Negotiator Guru which focuses on making small to mid market companies more profitable by lowering their indirect expenses.   If you have any questions for Dan, here are his details: Website: Thenegiotiator.guru Linkedin: www.linkedin/in/dankelly1   Be sure to follows us: Twitter/Instagram: @2babestalksc Linkedin Want to Be a Guest or a Sponsor, visit out website: www.2babestalksupplychain.com  

Welcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! We are very excited to bring you Episode 6 all about how to outsource effectively! We continue to put the sexy into Supply Chain! In this episode we are talking to Julie Thompson of ICECORP USA all about 3PL vs 4PL and how to outsource effectively! Since returning to the US from living in Japan, Julie has seen the explosion of international trade, with all levels of companies outsourcing their supply chain. Working on both the provider side and private sector has given Julie a lot of insight into the subject and shares some great information and tips.   You can contact Julie with any questions: Linkedin Company Website   Be sure to follow us: Twitter/Instagram: @2babestalksc Linkedin Wanna be a guest or a sponsor, check out Our Website

Welcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! We are very excited to bring you Episode 5, as we continue to put the SEXY into SUPPLY CHAIN! In this episode, we had a great conversation with Barry McGeough who is the Group Vice President of Innovation Next at PVH. Barry and his team serves the needs of all brands at PVH, the country's second largest importer of apparel, who's brands include the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Izod and Speedo. Four years ago, as the new VP of Hargoods Speedo, McGeough used his knowledge working with outdoor athletes to work with Olympians to advance ideation in the hydrodynamic space using engineered innovation and biomimicry to create cutting edge technical swimming gear. McGeough and his team at Innovation next are at the forefront of connected apparel and we are excited to share with all of you his insights into the industry.   You can contact Barry for any questions you might have: Linkedin (Company)   Linkedin Personal Facebook (Company) Twitter: @barrymcgeough Instagram: barryjosephmcgeough   Be Sure to follow us: Twitter: @2babestalksc Instagram: @2babestalksc Linkedin    

Welcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! We are very excited to bring you the 4th installment of the podcast, as we continue to put the SEXY into SUPPLY CHAIN! In this episode, we had a great conversation with Alex Fletcher who is the Founder and Managing partner for Fletcher Supply Chain Group, a Boston based consulting firm. Under his leadership, Fletcher Supply Chain group delivers tailored Supply Chain solutions with the purpose of driving value and reducing overhead costs for the client’s business needs. His experience also includes exposure to worldwide assignments as a Logistics Readiness officer in the United States Air force for 13 years. This allowed him to gain a great amount of knowledge on the use of strategic sourcing, procurement and logistics optimization tools. With a Masters in Logistics and Supply Chain Alexander Fletcher possesses a broad understanding of supply chain competencies – making him one of the most informed consultants in supply chain solutions. You can contact Alex with any questions you might have: LinkedIn (company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/fletcher-supply-chain-group LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderfletcher Twitter: https://twitter.com/FletcherSCG   Be sure to follow us: Twitter @2BabesTalkSCInstagram @2BabesTalkSC2 Babes Talk Supply Chain on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeSgYV9v7q6QoTL4BddCaQw 

Welcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain!  We are so excited to bring you this podcast! We put the SEXY into SUPPLY CHAIN! This episode we have a great conversation with Steve Robinson and his views on the Internet of Things (IOT). Steve Robinson has been leading and building world-class global supply chain teams for multi-national fortune 500 companies for over 20 years. Most recently, Steve led Starbuck’s Global supply chain Center of Operations Excellence as Vice President and is well known as one of the significant contributors to WalMart’s supply chain success. His vision and creativity powered the WalMart Supply Chain transformation during the company’s critical expansions into the Grocery industry, and he later led all logistical initiatives in support of WalMart’s international expansions into Germany, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, China, and Korea. His experience also includes exposure to industry leading replenishment and inventory management, product strategy for a supply chain software and technology provider, and years as an advisor and coach. Steve possesses a unique 360-degree view—making him one of most informed and in-demand leaders in global supply chain. You can contact Steve with any questions you might have: LinkedIN: Steve RobinsonCompany: Robinson Distribution Inc. If youhave any comments or requests you can send them to [email protected] Be sure to follow us: Twitter @2BabesTalkSCInstagram @2BabesTalkSC2 Babes Talk Supply Chain on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeSgYV9v7q6QoTL4BddCaQw