I recently caught up with Marie-Chantal Savoy, VP Strategy and Communications at Logistec at the JOC Canada Trade Conference. Marie is very passionate about the industry, about her company as well as the topic of diversity and talent. Listen in for my exclusive interview with Marie...

Welcome back Lets Talk Listeners! When I worked for a 3PL selling logistics services (ocean freight, air freight, customs, warehousing, cross dock and some trucking) the biggest question I would get from potential clients was "What makes you different from the other service providers?" Only 5 years ago, freight forwarders were struggling to figure that out and what that would like moving forward. Today, I am speaking with John Cheringal, CEO of Axis Int'l and from what it looks like they have figured out what sets them apart from the rest of the pack which has not been an easy task. In this episode, John joins to me to talk about what challenges are service providers facing the industry, what sets them apart from their competition, why their strategy works, how they partner with their customers for success, a typical ROI their customers can expect from working with them. Plus John lets us in on what keeps him up at night as the owner of a logistics company and how their future includes reducing their carbon footprint. In this episode we discuss: The mission statement of Axis International Challenges for service providers The strategic decision making process Axis’ competitive advantage Creating a collaborative environment The ROI and benefits for the client The future of Axis International Resources and links mentioned: Axis International Stay Connected with the Podcast Find us at Let’s Talk Supply Chain

I recently caught up with Grace after our panel at the JOC Canada Trade conference in Toronto about diversity and the future of the workforce. Here is what Grace had to say....

Welcome back Lets Talk Listeners! Artificial intelligence (AI) is an area of computer science that emphasizes the creation of intelligent machines that work and react like humans. Some of the activities computers with artificial intelligence are designed for include: Speech recognition. Recently voted one of the 20 most innovative companies to watch in 2019, Algo is here to make sure you are ready for the AI revolution that is coming to a business near you. ARE YOU READY? In this episode, Amjad Hussain, CEO of Algo joins to me to talk about how they got started and why they are working with companies to help them get ready for the AI revolution. He will walk us through a real life example of how his clients are benefiting from working with Algo, what you should expect when introducing AI, how they set themselves apart from their competitors and finally Amjad gives us his half crazy intuitive prediction for the next 5 years of supply chain. Questions I Ask: Why don’t you tell us about Algo? Where did you start? What do you do? [0:34] Why don’t you tell us a little bit about the companies or kinds of companies that you are working with now or that you want to work with. [4:44] Can you pinpoint maybe one customer you have worked with and how exactly have they used Algo and what did it do for their business? [10:26] How do you differentiate yourself? What’s different about Algo compared to other competitors in the market? [19:32] What is your half- crazy, intuitive prediction for the next five years in supply chain? [25:17] What’s next for Algo? [30:31] In This Episode, You Will Learn: Algo, what they do and who their team is. [1:00] Algo is a vertical software solution. [4:58] Who Algo works with. [5:05] Creating value [8:30] Allocation accuracy. [12:20] What makes Algo stand out? [20:00] The future of supply chain. [26:02]

For Subscribers only! I recently caught up with Tom Szaky, CEO of Terracyle at the SCMA National Conference in Montreal! He joined me to talk about how we can re-think waste in our supply chains and use circular supply chain in helping to reduce waste without massive corporate change. Plus, with such a complex supply chain Tom also talks about their biggest supply chain challenges and how they maintain consistency of their inbound supply chain with so many moving parts. Join me for this exclusive interview and for more information about Terracycle and their global impact, visit them at https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Everyone's journey is different and as we have seen from this series the path is never straight. Brenda says that being yourself, collaboration and stop labeling are all things to consider on your journey to success. In this episode, Brenda Santoro Head of Global Trade at Silicon Valley Bank joins me in my women in supply chain series to talk about what her career has meant to her and why she loves what she does. Brenda shares her story, the exciting things she is working on, real life examples of challenges she has faced and overcome plus so much more, including her advice to start ups in supply chain and what the #1 thing is that women should do in their career. Questions I Ask: Tell me about your journey. What did you want to be when you grew up? [0:47] What have you done? [2:07] What are the exciting things you encounter on a daily basis? [5:28] Do you work with mostly startups, mid-size or enterprise companies? [8:15] What challenges have you faced as a woman and how did you overcome them? [11:15] I want to get advice for someone who is looking to change industries or start in the startup space. What advice would you give them? [18:50] What do you think about diversity? What do you think we should get better at? [24:20] What’s next for Brenda? [28:50] In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Brenda ended up at SVB. [2:26] Supporting the innovation economy. [8:00] What makes SVB special. [10:10] Finding your true and authentic voice. [11:30] Operating in an environment where you are truly you. [15:00] Don’t be afraid to make changes. [15:30] Moving through fear. [15:40] It’s a journey that is uniquely individual. [16:35] What are your super powers? [19:39] Keeping an open mind. [20:30] The value of a network. [21:25]

Welcome Back Listeners! Traditional forwarders will soon have little choice but to go digital and that is what Kontainers is hoping for. They are the dominant player in helping to make digitizing a reality for most forwarders and creating new and innovative ways for everyone to win. In this episode, Graham Parker CEO of Kontainers takes us on a journey of how he got started in the industry building a successful forwarding company that led to the creation of Kontainers. Graham will share how they are helping to digitize the industry and announce some exciting news about a new initiative they are launching to help small to mid sized forwarders. The future of forwarding is in digitization, collaboration, consolidation and marketplaces that will ONLY have room for the digital. You wont want to miss this episode as we take you into the future of the industry. Questions I Ask: Let’s get to know your story. Who are you? [0:36] How did your journey to success lead you to Kontainers? [0:40] What exactly do you do and why did you pick this space to disrupt? [4:25] Who are some of the brands you are working with? [6:49] What has been your biggest challenge and how did you overcome that? [8:45] Why should a company work with Kontainers? [12:09] What advice would you give to other supply chain technology startups? [17:22] What would you tell them? What did you have to tell yourself to push through and get to the point where things were taking off? [19:54] What would you say is your biggest achievement so far? [22:43] What’s next for Kontainers? [24:29] In This Episode, You Will Learn: Graham’s success story. [1:00] How Kontainers got its start. [1:45] The biggest challenge the first year. [2:43] Customer acquisition. [10:02] Acquiring a champion. [11:24] Partnering with the right companies. [14:45] The platform isn’t about us, it’s about them. [21:50]

Welcome back Let's Talk listeners! If you aren't familiar with FreightWaves you should be, Recently listed on CNBC's 2018 upstart 100 list as the brightest, most intriguing young start ups promising to become one of the great companies of tomorrow, FreightWaves is a company to watch. In less than a year, FreightWaves grew to the second most trafficked news site in all of freight, globally. In this episode, Craig Fuller CEO of FreightWaves joins me to talk about the story behind the brand. Craig's journey started in the family business and as his passion for the industry grew so did his vision for the future. Join me as he tells us the story behind the brand, gives us a glimpse into his journey to success, Craig also predicts the future of supply chain and logistics as well as the reasons behind starting BITA (Blockchain Assoc). Questions I Ask: Who is Freightwaves? How did it get started? [0:26] As a supply chain professional, what does that mean for me exactly? [1:30] Can you run us through what you’re looking at from your website stats? [6:52] Can you tell us more about your journey? [14:01] What are your thoughts on your future of supply chain and logistics? [20:40] Why don’t you tell us what is next for Freightwaves? [25:16] In This Episode, You Will Learn: Information about Freightwaves and their online presence. [0:30] Where to get started. [3:30] Data challenges. [5:10] Investing in supply chain operations. [13:02] Craig’s story. [14:16] The playbook at Freighwaves. [18:40] Block Chain and Transport Alliance. [21:13]  

Hello Listeners! In this EXCLUSIVE Women in Supply Chain episode, I am live at JDA ICON 2019 and I sit down with CMO, Karen Leavitt of Locus Robotics. Her journey in technology since the 70s has recently lead her into supply chain industry and she is excited to help drive innovation in this space. Karen talks about how mentorship and collaboration helps to overcome challenges and creates allies that will help amplify messages and encourage others to find their voice. Karen ends with some advice for the next generation that includes a nugget about career success -  find different perspectives and really look to see how you can incorporate them into your career Enjoy!

Welcome back Let's Talk listeners! What is a Tariff? A tariff is a tax imposed by a government on goods and services imported from other countries that serves to increase the price and make imports less desirable, or at least less competitive, versus domestic goods and services. Tariffs are generally introduced as a means of restricting trade from particular countries or reducing the importation of specific types of goods and services. These days there are so many rules and regulations to moving products from country to country and with the US leading the most influential changes we have seen in a long time, many are scrambling to keep up. In this episode, Graham Robins CEO of Borderbuddy and my resident expert is back to talk about this game changing subject rocking industries and the business world right now (right Andy Polk - FDRA?). Graham talks to me about asking the question why, being intentional, some of the biggest mistakes you will make with your tariff database, what your responsibility is and what you can do today to get a handle on costs and compliance. Questions I Ask: What is happening at Borderbuddy since we last spoke? [0:24] How can companies self-audit and find savings when it comes to tariffs? [1:54] Why do we have tariffs? [4:46] What do you think about that (if tariffs are necessary)? [6:38] What are the biggest mistakes importers make with their tariff databases? [11:28] What should a company’s expectations be of working with a customs broker? [18:37] How long does it take to go through 10,000 tariffs? [21:08] What would be the most important thing importers can do today to get a handle on those costs and compliance, etc.? [24:40] What’s next for Borderbuddy? [26:37] In This Episode, You Will Learn: Being confident in your tariff database [2:40] The massive undertaking that takes place when a tariff changes. [3:30] The purpose of tariffs [4:50] Battle about why you would want or not want tariffs. [7:00] Being intentional about getting involved. [16:10] Asking why. [24:45] Being confident in tariffs. [25:20] Removing friction and obstacles for customers. [26:49]

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! "Go with your gut!" is the mantra Michelle is truly living by, from following her gut to Boston to placing hundreds of hard working supply chain professionals on their career paths. Michelle also loves what she does and encourages everyone to live your passion because it is what drives you, it is what will bring opportunity and help you to live your best life. In this episode I will introduce you to Michelle Devevo, VP of Talent acquisition in Part 18 of my Women in Supply Chain Series. Michelle tells us the story of how she moved to Boston on a whim, how she was recruited for her current position, how she has helped hundreds of supply chain professionals find their way, why employer branding is so important and why Linkedin should be your best friend as an employer and as talent. You will be inspired by this story of passion, instinct and pure will. Questions I Ask: Where did you start? [0:34] What has your journey looked like? [0:34] What do you do now? [0:37] What are your thoughts on the talent shortage? [7:45] Can you tell us why they are crucial to the success of finding supply chain talent? [9:41] What do you think are the additional skills that supply chain professionals should be looking to add to their resume? [10:57] Do you think supply chain professionals are going to need to have  some sort of addition to the resume in the tech side? [13:51] How are companies looking for and finding talent? [14:49] What are some of those solutions [15:15] What challenges have you faced in your career and how have you overcome them? [20:19] Is there another takeaway you think supply chain professionals should take away from this conversations? [24:52] What get you excited and what’s next for Michelle? [26:46] In This Episode, You Will Learn: Michelle’s career story and journey to this point. [1:10] Having the right people leading the charge. [7:57] Recruiting culture and employer branding. [10:02] LinkedIn is where it’s at. [15:42] Do your homework on people and don’t chase the money. [23:04]

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Traditionally Supply Chain has been viewed as a cost centre because the majority of a business' cost are associated with sourcing, procurement, transportation, distribution and last mile. That view is changing and supply chain professionals are now viewing it as an investment centre but that doesn't mean we stop trying to keep the costs down. How do you do keep the costs in check? Some are diligent internally, some are so cash rich it gets over looked and most keep the company in check by hiring the experts like Spend Management Experts. In this episode, Melissa Runge, VP of analytical solutions takes us on a journey of collaboration, winning together in the spend column, why your company needs to partner with someone like SME and how Spend Management Experts keeps your customer experience in mind and that is what sets them apart from their competition. Questions I Ask: Who is Spend Management Experts and what do you do? [0:34] Why should someone work with a company like Spend Management Experts? [2:10] Can you talk about the companies you are looking to work with? [3:45] How can Spend Management Experts look out for their best interests? [3:45] Is it just small parcel? [6:02] Why don’t you give us a real life example of how you have helped a customer? [7:12] What is cost of service and why does it matter alongside the margins and profitability? [12:19] What would you say is your differentiator? How are you different form your competitors? [16:15] What are your thoughts about the future of logistics and supply chain? [19:00] Give us snapshot into Spend Management Experts. What’s next? [19:00] What are you seeing with that as an impact on freight spend? [20:35] In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Spend Management Experts optimize supply chain costs. [0:55] Challenges Spend Management Experts face. [4:10] Limiting operational dysfunctions and improving customer experience. [4:30] The importance of cost of service. [12:40] Taking a deeper look into clients data and providing visibility. [17:45] The future of supply chain and Spend Management Experts. [19:30]

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! The industry is bursting with new ideas, new innovation and start ups seem to be popping up everywhere. But, what exactly does it mean to be a supply chain start up? Supply Chain is a Trillion dollar industry, that is complex, intoxicating, fascinating and has been stuck in the traditional. Most can see the need the need for change, some vets are looking to change the way we do business and some newcomers are looking to change the world but what are the key ingredients to finding success as a start up in supply chain. In this episode, Nino Lo Lacono, a tech entrepreneur from Italy is here to talk about creating new and disruptive innovations in supply chain. Nino and I will talk about the challenges of starting a business in supply chain, suggestions of how to navigate, The importance of negotiation and passion, as well as the future of supply chain. Share this episode with other supply chain professionals, your teams and your colleagues! Questions I Ask: Why don’t you tell us about your journey in supply chain? [0:35] How did you get started? [0:35] What have you done in the space? [0:35] What was it like to be a start up in supply chain? [3:50] How did you find fundraising for your project? [5:32] What advice would you give to supply chain startups today? [7:05] Is negotiation a skill we need in supply chain? What are your secrets to a good negotiation? [9:37] Where do you see the use cases for IOT in supply chain or more specifically in last mile delivery? [13:00] Can you talk about how different it is to work in supply chain in Italy vs other parts of the world? [16:06] From a corporate stand point, what did you learn from the supply chain stand point? [18:32] What is your crazy prediction for the future of supply chain? [19:53] What’s your take on block chain? [20:57] What is next for Nino? [21:54] In This Episode, You Will Learn: Providing a memorable experience. [2:15] Mass of emerging technologies. [3:37] Challenges of starting a business in this industry. [4:10] Three main suggestions for startups moving in this field today. [7:20] Showing your passion fearlessly. [11:22] Importance of negotiation and what you can do to be a good negotiator. [9:40] The differences in supply chain around the world. [16:10] The future of supply chain. [20:00]  

Download Episode! Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! What if I told you something BIG was coming to the supply chain community, something that would bring together real people talking about real supply chain topics? Today, I am revealing one of the secret projects I have been working on for my YouTube channel called "The SC, Supply Chain TV". It is a cross between "The View" and "Sportscenter" where we will debate the hot topics in supply chain today. In this episode, you will get to know Audrey Ross and Leah Goold-Haws my co-hosts for the show and then we will be joined by a different guest each episode. We are setting the stage for the first episode due out the end of April and giving you a sneak peak into what to expect from the show! They may also just give us their half crazy, counter-intuitive prediction for what the next 5 years in the industry will look like! Questions I Ask: Leah, why don’t you tell us who you are, what you do and why you want to debate the hot topics with me on The Trade Squad? [0:30] Audrey, why don’t you give us an overview of The Trade Squad and who you are and what you do?[1:29] Why don’t you tell us about your journey? [2:44] What did your path look like, Leah? [5:25] Why do you think it’s so important to have a show like The Trade Squad? [10:00] What do you think are some of the biggest challenges in supply chain today that we should be covering? [14:33] What about supply chain professionals. How can we support the community with a show like this? [18:45] What is your crazy-intuitive, half-mad prediction for the next five years in the industry? [24:05] In This Episode, You Will Learn: A little bit about Leah and Audrey. [0:45] How Audrey got into supply chain and why it’s a passion. [2:56] How Leah got to where she is. [5:39] Supply chain is a critical element when it comes to fulfilling foreign customer engagement. [7:45] Identifying trends in global trade. [9:10] Looking at the skills people need when stepping into the supply chain field. [17:30]  

Hello Listeners! This is the last Exclusive from TPM 2019, in this brief episode I am asking Peder Winther, Global Head of OceanFreight at Panalpina your most pressing questions that you sent to me on Linkedin back in February. Find out what he thinks of Uber Freight and Flexport and how freight forwarders are looking at innovation in the industry. Enjoy!

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! There are a lot of new innovations and platforms to help you with various supply chain functions but where do you start and how do you find the right one for your team? Mercado Labs is shining light into the dark corners of supply chain, their platform speaks "fluent import"' and has been designed by International trade experts for supply chain professionals and their teams. In this episode, I am speaking to Rob about his new venture called Mercado Labs and we will take you on a journey of leading innovation, bringing sourcing, procurement and logistics together in a collaborative environment and what you should consider when looking to partner with a new innovative platform like Mercado Labs. Find out more about how to find the right solution and platform for your organization. Questions I Ask: Why don’t you tell us about Mercado Labs? [0:25] I think that you have a bit of an analogy when it comes to this. Can you tell us a little bit about that? [1:21] Can you explain bringing light to the dark parts of supply chain? [4:42] What part of supply chain are you focusing on rather than regulatory and compliance? [11:54] Can you give us a real life example of how you have helped a customer? [13:39] Why did you choose a SAAS model? [20:09] Let’s talk about all the different platforms out there. [22:19] What does the future look like for Mercado Labs? [27:06] In This Episode, You Will Learn: The Uber analogy. [1:49] Doing things on the front end that is in compliance to be more efficient. [8:40] Focus on international supply chain. [12:10] Accessibility and ease of a SAAS model. [20:30] The roadmap for Mercado Labs [27:40]

Hello Listeners! You asked and John answered! I recently caught up with John McCauley, VP of Transportation and Logistics at Cargill, a global player in the shipping industry at TPM 2019 to ask him your questions! Back in February you posted the questions you would have if you had 5 minutes with a VP of a large BCO, pay attention because your question might have been asked! Enjoy!

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! "What do you mean exactly?" is a very powerful question when you are trying to find your voice and gain the knowledge you need to succeed. In my newest Women in Supply Chain Episode you will meet Denise MacDonell, CTO at Flash Global and a powerhouse woman in the industry who believes that this question will contribute to your success. It takes a lot of self discipline and flexing that muscle to find your voice in technology and supply chain, so  besides asking questions Denise did exactly that and to this day flexing her discipline muscle also helps with work life balance and keeping her on track. Join me in this episode to learn more about the Denises' journey to success, how she found her voice, real life struggles and how she overcame them, how Denise keeps from getting overwhelmed  by doing mental health checks and so much more! In part 17 of my Women in Supply Chain series, you will laugh, learn and be inspired throughout this episode.

Hello listeners! Remember a while back on listeners corner you commented with questions you have for the CEO of an ocean carrier. Well, I had the chance to briefly chat with Jeremy Nixon, CEO of ONE and asked him a lot of your most pressing questions. 7 minute Sundays are exclusive episodes that I will be sharing sporadically as I travel the world and speak with some of the least accessible figures in supply chain! Enjoy!

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Only 6 percent of the largest ocean carriers and freight forwarders have end-to-end online booking capabilities. Some 38 percent of the former and 5 percent of the latter do not even offer online quotes, while most of those that do merely log an online request for a quote, which has to be followed up by e-mail or a phone call, often a day or more later. So what happens when you have been so focused on your own internal innovation that when you look up to implement with the others in your supply chain, they are not even close to keeping up? In this episode, Graham Robins of Borderbuddy, my resident industry expert is back to debate this topic with me. We talk about the consequences of moving faster then your chain, we share some possible solutions and wonder if collaboration could be one of those answers and we share insights into what will happen to service providers if they don't get with the times and up their game.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! The term "'Customer Experience" gets thrown out and tossed around on the daily these days but what does it really mean to your business? Its all about the perception a customer has of your brand. You may think you are on point and have it handled but if the customer gets a broken product, delivery doesnt meet their expectations or they have one bad customer service experience you may lose them forever or worse yet they complain on social or to their friends. With Customer experience, there is a fine line between the cost to ship vs the cost to serve the customer. In this episode, Jonathan Briggs, Director of e-commerce fulfillment at DHL explains to us why we need to find the balance and quickly. Jonathan will take us into the depths of customer experience, challenges most online retailers are facing, the value of speed, where you should invest your time and money, the future of deliveries and how your company can increase delivery times and stay reliable.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! The Port of Long Beach is the premier U.S. gateway for trans-Pacific trade and a trailblazer in innovative goods movement, safety, environmental stewardship and sustainability. As the second-busiest container seaport in the United States, the Port handles trade valued at more than $194 billion annually and supports 2.6 million trade-related jobs across the nation, more than 575,000 in Southern California. Known as the Gateway to North America, the west coast ports provide a pivotal role in global trade for North America and the Port of Long Beach is playing a huge role in future proofing their port to keep up with increasing demand. In this episode find out how much they are investing, where they are investing, what they are doing in sustainability, how they are working to collaborate with more with carriers and BCO's, plus gain insights into their innovation strategy and what they are doing to increase transparency, efficiencies, visibility and reliability. Dont miss my conversation with Dr Noel Hacegaba as he takes us on a journey of the port's mission and vision of the future.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! In this Women in Supply Chain episode we are going Global, to South Africa to be exact. A land where not only Supply Chain is male dominated but the culture is too and Nozuko Mayeka has brought hope, inspiration and guidance to other women in supply chain in her community. It took courage and blind faith for Nozuko to start her company, Tulsawiz Logistics in challenging times, but now she is being recognized for the impact and fresh perspective she is bringing to the industry Join me in this episode as I interview Nozuko Mayeka, trailblazer, entrepreneur, mother, thought leader, logistics expert, advocate for women in business, women in supply chain and overall someone who inspires. In part 16, Nozuko speaks to me about the industry in South Africa, adversity she overcomes daily, how she supports women in the industry, how we can support each other globally, advice and how things have changed to the point where industry leaders are coming to her for advice.

Welcome Back Lets Talk Listeners! Collaboration is the process of two or more people or organizations working together to complete a task or achieve a goal. Collaboration is similar to cooperation. Most collaboration requires leadership, although the form of leadership can be social within a decentralized and egalitarian group. With the dominance of e-commerce and the competitive marketing landscape to capture views and dollars, every edge counts. consumer demands change daily and the customer experience means the difference between success and failure for all retail companies today. What will give you the edge? Join me in this episode as Warren Richmond, CEO of Olivan SCM tells us why it is so important for our marketing and supply teams work more closely together, what end to end efficiency means for customer experience, 3 ways your teams can start collaborating today and who Olivan SCM is and their vision of the future.

Welcome back Lets Talk Listeners! Digital economy refers to an economy that is based on digital computing technologies, although we increasingly perceive this as conducting business through markets based on the internet and the World Wide Web. So what does the digital economy really mean for your business and your supply chain? I think for most us we are still trying to figure out that sweet spot between technology and success. Lets face it there a number of providers claiming they can help you with this, but today SAP who is a large innovator in supply chain is here to tell you why you should consider them in your strategy. Join me in this episode as Richard Howells from SAP tells us who SAP really is, what the digital economy actually means and why you should pay attention, How all shapes and sizes of companies can work with SAP and how you can make the most out of your strategy by working with SAP.

Welcome back Lets Talk Listeners! One U.S. study found that lost productivity from presenteeism was at least 7.5 times greater than productivity loss from absenteeism.  Presenteeism occurs when employees are physically present, but due to an unaddressed physical or emotional issue, distracted to the point of reduced productivity. For Graham Robins, this is only one of the many important reasons why mental health is a focus for him and his organization. Being healthy is not just about your physical well being but about your mental health as well, and most employers are now recognizing that this is not just the responsibility of the individual but up to the organization and their employees to be more supportive so we can all live healthier. Join me in this  episode as Graham of Borderbuddy returns to tell us why mental health is important to both employee and employer, th top 3-4 things companies can implement to get started on awareness, what a mental health day looks like, how time management can help manage stress, how to use technology and social platforms to reduce stress and what supply chain professionals and business leaders can start doing today to make a difference.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! How did you end up in Supply Chain? For some of us it was before the term "supply chain" was even coined in the 1980s, for some of us we fell into the industry and our role evolved over time and for some of us we sought out a career in supply chain as it has become more mainstream. For Priyanka, She literally fell into and in love with the industry in one fell swoop, so much so that she started a podcast called "Supply Chain Scoop".Today you will be inspired by a story of passion, opportunity and taking on new challenges. Join me in this episode as I interview Priyanka Asera, Supply Chain Scoop and Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Transfix for my Women in SC series. In part 15, you will hear about how Priyanka got into supply chain and became passionate about it, Being intentional about what you are doing, how an opportunity is what you make of it, why it is important to meet your customer where they are, the importance of how you ask questions and taking a challenge head on.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Even I didn't know what a Global Service Supply Chain Partner was until I met Ryan, so what is it anyway? You will have to tune into the episode to find out but what I can tell you is that it not only manages the most complex parts of a supply chain but it can also be compared to Football. In Ryan's most recent Linkedin article, he says "Just like a football team, service supply chain and service delivery requires the following to achieve the highest levels of success: planning, strong leadership, impeccable timing and precise execution." Join me in this episode as I interview Ryan Miller, Vice President of Global Marketing with Flash Global. You will learn about end to end supply chain, which industries truly need a global service partner, what it means to have a 911 environment, the benefits or ROI of working with a global service supply chain partner and how communication is the key to everything.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! The fact is that Supply Chain visibility is the No 1 pain point of shippers today, as per the study JOC did in 2018. What is visibility? It is knowing were your goods are in transit and it is the key to improving and strengthening our supply chains through data being available to all parties including the customer. What other industries have been able to provide visibility to their customers and how can we learn from them. Jim shares he thoughts on how Netflix is a great example and something we can all resonate with and learn from. Join me in this episode as I interview Jim Hayden, The CTO of Savi Technology. Jim takes us on a journey about the challenges supply chain faces when it comes to visibility, how you can achieve better performance with visibility, How Netflix is a good example and something we can all learn from and finally what you can put in practice today to get started in your supply chain visibility strategy.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Supply Chain is changing and 2019 will bring both new challenges and technology to the industry. We will need to get more creative from job roles and titles to staying competitive in the market. The fact is that AI and robotics are coming, data should be you gold mine and your supply chain should be your key competitive weapon. but, will they be embraced in 2019? and what does the next leader of supply chain look like, will they be called the CSCO - Chief Supply Chain officer or maybe the next CEO because a supply chain background is becoming more a more crucial. Join me in this episode as I interview fellow supply chain podcaster, Timothy Dooner of Consulting Logistics podcast. Timothy shares his insights on how we must think differently about the industry, how the conversation must start at the beginning, when to outsource, the next CSCO, Data purity and the exciting landscape of supply chain.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Today you will be inspired by a story of challenge, risk and massive growth. Whether you are the family in a family business or working in a family business, it can be motivating, it can be awkward and it can be tough no matter what side of the fence you sit on. These are the facts -  Family-owned businesses employ 60% of the U.S. workforce and create 78% of all new jobs. Only 13% of family businesses remain in the family for longer than 60 years. 30% of family-owned businessesmake it to the second generation while only 12% make it to the third Join me in this episode as I interview Kristy Knichel,  CEO Knichel Logistics for my Women in SC series. In part 14, you will hear about how Kristy proved she was the one to take over the family business but no without doubts, cracks in the family relationships or what it takes to wade through the massive growth they have seen since Kristy took over. You will be captivated by a story of family, business and work/life balance.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! You have learned a lot. This year has inspired you, motivated you, gave you a run for your money and tested you. It's a fact that each year there is so much to take with us into the new year so we can grow and do better but where is it? In a notebook in your office, sheets of paper written on at conferences longing to be looked at again. Well, this episode has wrapped everything you have learned on this show in a nice tidy package for you to use over and over any time you need it. I have taken the golden nuggets from most of my guests in 2018 and broken them down into bite size pieces to take with you into 2019. On today's episode of Lets Talk Supply Chain I bring together a few of the guests from 2018 and their words of wisdom and their advice to inspire and motivate to make 2019 the best year yet!

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Today is part 13 of My Women in Supply Chain series! In this episode you will here from Catherine Cooper who has dedicated her career to the logistics industry. In her newest venture Catherine works with Senior Executives from Fortune 500 companies like QVC, Coca Cola, Starbucks and Gap Inc. I speak to Catherine about her journey from Engineer to CEO, what success means to her, how to get recognized and published in supply chain, the tough decisions Catherine has had to make as a women in the industry, strategies on dealing with tough situations, sacrifices, self employment and advice for Supply Chain professionals. If you are looking to be inspired, be motivated and learn from one of the best, this episode is for you! Make sure to share this episode with the next generation of leaders, your management team, C-Suite and colleagues, Enjoy! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! In recent discussion on my listener corner posts, data keeps popping up. Data is the future of our businesses and supply chain but not everyone is convinced so how do we bring data to the forefront of the supply chain and business conversations? In this episode, I speak to Dmitry, Senior director of digital manufacturing for HULFT about why they took the leap into working with supply chain,  why IT departments are so bogged down, why security and control is so important in supply chain today, how they are using data to control inventory in the OEM space and how to use your data to automate, orchestrate and accelerate your business. Plus in my listener's corner for this week find out how you can bring data to forefront of your supply chain conversations and again why this piece of tech is important to your business and why the investment is URGENT. Make sure to share this episode with the next generation of leaders, your management team, C-Suite and colleagues, Enjoy! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Is our reliance on the postal service our biggest downfall? As we have recently seen with the Canada Post strike, it has crippled industries at the biggest revenue generating holiday for online retailers. So what are the alternatives and how can you plan for a future of last mile delivery run by government organizations. In this episode, Graham Robins from BorderBuddy is back and we talk about the strike, how our reliance on the postal service will impact our businesses, the current alternatives, our cry for help from the innovation and entrepreneurial community and then we round out the discussion talking about the New Year. A lot of us make new years resolutions for ourselves personally but what about our business or supply chains? we also talk about the difference between goals and resolutions and some of things to consider making resolutions so you start the new year off right. Make sure to share this episode with the next generation of leaders, your management team, C-Suite and colleagues, Enjoy! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! How do we get ahead of all the changes happening around us in our business and our supply chain? Kevin Sterneckert from JDA software joins me in this episodes to talk about how being proactive through an autonomous supply chain could be the answer. In this episode, Kevin and I talk about how you can use your supply chain as a secret competitive weapon! You will learn more about what that means, how to move faster and cheaper, what he means by an autonomous supply chain, what is possible for your business, how to use technology to solve challenges and drive the best ROI and last but no least that you are not alone and can work together in partner eco systems to take advantage of the technology that is out there. Make sure to share this episode with the next generation of leaders, your management team, C-Suite and colleagues, Enjoy! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Sheila's journey is full of hard work, passion and giving back to the community that has served her in her supply chain career. Sheila is dedicated to the supply chain community and her passion is so apparent in this episode you will be inspired to get involved. In this episode, Sheila and I talk about her journey from engineering school to entrepreneur, what 3 or 4 things have been pivotal to her success, how mentorship is changing lives in supply chain, the biggest risks Sheila has taken on her journey, advice for the next generation, more about World Slotting Day and what the future looks like for Sheila! Make sure to share this episode with your fellow Women in Supply Chain, the next generation of leaders, your management team, C-Suite and colleagues, Enjoy! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Unless you have already or are already working with Brian and his team over at Chain.io you might be still be battling a classic business/supply chain challenge..."How can all of our systems (accounting, marketing, operations, WMS etc) work together and bring us better visibility internally" In this episode, Brian and I get to the bottom of this fundamentally difficult challenge. You will learn about Chain.io, how they got started and why they are getting their hands dirty, why companies are struggling with this issue, why it is such a challenge for internal systems to work together, the repercussions of your systems not working together, The benefits and ROI of integration to your business, the costs of full visibility and the future of supply chain. Make sure to share this episode with your management team, C-Suite and colleagues, Enjoy! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Competition online and customer expectations are driving up the stakes for retailers to get last mile delivery right. Whether it is free delivery, delivery times or the delivery experience there is a lot of pressure on retailers because it could make or break a new start up or established business. In this episode, I speak to Osman Akdemir, Founder and CEO of a last mile start up from Europe who is already making waves called "Simply Deliver". Just the name keeps you at ease because you know they are making it simple and easy to use for both user and consumer. Osman and I talk about how they got started, challenges businesses are having with last mile delivery, the different options available on the market, how Simply Deliver is changing the market and where last mile delivery is going into the future.Share this episode with your management team, C-Suite and colleagues, Enjoy! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! With everything changing so quickly, technology, consumer habits, delivery expectations and the trend toward personalized consumer goods its no wonder the state of retail is unpredictable. Some retailers are going bankrupt, some are thriving and even online retailers are looking to go to bricks and mortar, who will survive and how will supply chains change? In this episode, My resident industry expert - Graham Robins from BorderBuddy is back! Graham and I talk about the changes in bricks and mortar and how that is affecting the supply chain, the state of retail, why some retailers are surviving and some are not, how the "New NAFTA" will affect retail, crossing the border and how we can plan for the future. Whether you are a service provider, distributor, warehouse, consultant, retailer, supply chain professional etc Everyone needs to understand the State of Retail as Trillions of dollars worth of products move every day and it affects supply chains around the world. It is our future. Share this episode with your management team, C-Suite and colleagues, Enjoy! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Lets face it, Technology isn't going anywhere and will definitely be a part of our future. I recently spoke on a panel about the Future of Logistics and I strongly believe that supply chain teams need to have someone that not only understands the supply chain but also understands technology so that we can intelligently navigate the new innovation that comes our way on a day to day basis. In this episode, Gwen the CEO at Freightpath joins me to talk about Transportation Management Systems and how you can find the right partner. Here is what you can expect: How can you find the right partner, What are some of the questions companies should be asking to find the right partner, how Freightpath helps, what an on boarding process should look like, the benefits and ROI of having the right TMS and what cost should look like. Technology is a huge cost centre for service providers so make sure to tune in and see how you can make the most out of the capital you have. Share this episode with your management team, C-Suite and colleagues, Enjoy! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS!  To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! What does Diversity mean to you? Lets face it we all have different thoughts about diversity in the workplace and we all have Biases that may hold us back from truly becoming diverse organizations. Lori Benson, from EY is here to discuss this very topic in my Women in Supply Chain part 11. In this episode, Lori and I talk about her journey to success, what diversity truly means, misconceptions about bias, the downsides of not being a diverse company, types of bias, how to check yourself for bias, what companies can do today, how to start that conversation and Lori's advice for the next generation. Lori gives you all the tools you need to make a change and a difference, get ready to take some notes and take some action! Here is to diversity starting with us! Share this episode with your management team, C-Suite and colleagues, Enjoy! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! There is a reason why this is such a hot topic among supply chain professionals. Demand and Supply Chain planning affects everything from customer service, the bottom line, your companies' agility and whether you are proactive or reactive. So, how do you know when it is time to find a new solution? In this episode, Shaun Phillips, Global product and Market Manager for Dynasys is here to answer many of the industries' biggest questions around demand planning. Shaun and I talk about the Importance of Demand and Supply Chain planning to maximize end to end supply chain,  The key indicators your company needs to find a solution or a new solution, what questions you should ask and some amazing advice to optimize your end to end supply chain. My last episode about Demand Planning is still my number 1 episode and this interview is a great follow up! Share this episode with your management team, C-Suite and colleagues, Enjoy! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Do you have the right tools to increase efficiency in your warehouse operations? Maybe you are still using spreadsheets, not even spending any time on slotting or your order accuracy is low, these are just some of the key indicators Dan and I talk about in this episode. PLUS if you think you are out of space, think again! It may just be a difference between throughput and space. In this episode, Dan and I talk about mastering your warehouse operations. Dan tells us the difference between throughput and space and what that means to your business PLUS we cover the biggest challenges in warehousing today, how often you should consider re-slotting, The top 3 indicators your company does not have control over the movement in your warehouse, techniques and solutions and the benefit/ROI of recognizing the value of slotting. Share this episode with your management team, C-Suite and colleagues, Enjoy! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! MOL is one of the world's leading steamship lines and positioned as a premium carrier focused on carrying cargo for customers who were most concerned with strong performance levels. With the Bankruptcy of Hanjin, The landscape for ocean carriers got more competitive and messaging needed to be changed, MOL needed to differentiate themselves and Tim Pajak lead that re-branding initiative. In this episode, Tim and I talk about the MOL re-branding and use that as case study in how to build a brand in supply chain. A lot of times service providers struggle with highlighting service levels vs competing on price and Tim provides solutions. You will also learn about how to find the right advertising agency, how do you get buy in for new branding and messaging, the difference between B2B and B2C marketing, which marketing channels to use, how to measure the success of a campaign as well as the impact of e-commerce on your marketing. Enjoy this episode, you might need a pen and paper to take some notes! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! Women in Supply Chain is back for Part 10! This series is getting a lot of buzz, so much so that HULFT (www.hulftinc.com) wanted to show their support and sponsored this episode! There are so many powerhouse women in this industry doing amazing things that I may have to step up my game! In this episode, I am interviewing another amazing Women in Supply Chain - Irina Rosca! We will talk about how Supply Chain is like a game of chess, how Irina is using data and system implementation to change the way we think about the customer, using supply chain as a competitive advantage and the advice Irina would give to the next generation of supply chain leaders! Irina also lets us in on an e-planning project she just finished and what it means for the future. Get comfy and enjoy the journey to success! LISTENER's CORNER! is in full swing and everyone is loving this segment! We are starting conversations on LinkedIn, twitter and Instagram so make sure to follow the show and get in on the conversation! The question and answers are featured on an upcoming show and on the website www.letstalksupplychain.com/listener-corner. If you have a supply chain question send them to me at [email protected] and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! With the uncertainty around tariffs, the driver and talent shortage, more and more team members looking for better work/life balance and the next generations wanting to make a difference...How are you planning for the future with 2019 right around the corner? In this episode, My resident industry expert - Graham Robins from BorderBuddy is back! They just finished their strategic planning and so he is here to talk about how they plan for the future with all the uncertainty. Graham and I talk about long term vs short term planning, goals for 2019, talent shortage, work/life balance, how to manage your remote teams and how to keep them engaged. The Knowledge base is changing every 1.5 years and remote teams are becoming the norm, are you ready? TUNE IN to find out  LISTENER's CORNER! I will be starting a listeners corner at the beginning of every episode so send me any and all supply chain questions you have and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! OR you can send me your supply chain stories to inspire, help others that may be in the same situation looking for a solution or funny ones just to bring a smile to someones face. Email them to [email protected] To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.

Welcome back Lets Talk listeners! What does the term "ship smarter" mean to you? What if I told you it is the powerful combination of technology, network analysis and exceptions management...Hannah and Jorie are here from Intelligent Audit to tell you how you can crush the competition by shipping smarter. In this episode, Hannah the COO and Jorie the Director of Global Accounts for Intelligent Audit join me to talk about what free shipping means to your company, how you can ship smarter, what are other companies doing to stay competitive PLUS the benefits and ROI of shipping smarter. Make sure to TUNE IN so that you too can crush the competition! LISTENER's CORNER! I will be starting a listeners corner at the beginning of every episode so send me any and all supply chain questions you have and I will send it to the experts that have been on the show to GET YOU THE ANSWERS! OR you can send me your supply chain stories to inspire, help others that may be in the same situation looking for a solution or funny ones just to bring a smile to someones face. Email them to [email protected] To our success, Sarah P.S - Need a reference guide or Supply Chain Dictionary? We have you covered: https://www.letstalksupplychain.com/product-page/supply-chain-dictionary P.P.S - Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more about our incredible guests! Your feedback means a lot to me and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the Lets Talk Supply Chain podcast.