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Welcome to Speaking of Supply Chain – your go-to podcast for real-world insights and forward-thinking strategies in logistics and operations. Whether you’re a supply chain leader, industry innovator, or operations professional, this show delivers expert perspectives and actionable ideas to help you stay ahead. Each episode dives into the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities shaping the future of supply chain, from risk mitigation and automation to sustainability, digital transformation, and beyond. Featuring conversations with top minds in the industry, you'll gain the clarity and inspiration needed to navigate a rapidly evolving logistics landscape. Subscribe now and join us as we speak with the people who are shaping tomorrow’s supply chain.
Unknown Host hosts Speaking of Supply Chain, a business show with 84 episodes published.
Everyone is talking about AI—but the biggest lesson from the Supply Chain Leaders in Action Conference wasn't about technology. It was about the leadership, trusted data, standardized processes, and cross-functional coll
Every system integrator, software vendor, and blue-sky strategy firm now calls itself a supply chain consultancy. Before you sign anything, it's worth asking who actually gets paid once you say yes.In this episode, Chris
For years, outsourcing came down to a cost decision. Run the numbers, pick a provider, move on. The easy math no longer holds: companies are outsourcing more than ever, and most of them still aren't happy with the result
Everyone is talking about warehouse automation. Far fewer are talking about whether they actually need it.The headlines suggest warehousing is racing toward dark stores, lights-out operations, and full robotics. The real
Risk used to be something pharmaceutical companies responded to. Now it is something they have to design for. For decades, pharma optimized for scale and cost. APIs and starting materials moved to India and China, manufa
Companies have invested in planning systems, AI, and better data. So why does planning still not translate into performance? The problem is not the technology itself. It is how design, planning, and execution have been t
Most companies know they have a planning problem. The question is whether they are solving the right one. It is easy to blame the technology, push for an APS upgrade, or chase the latest AI tool. But too often, the real
Modex is full of innovation. The hard part is knowing what actually works. With thousands of exhibitors, live demonstrations, and bold promises on every aisle, supply chain leaders are not short on ideas. What they need
Behind every supply chain transformation are the people willing to challenge what is possible. From digital innovation to operational strategy, the leaders making the biggest impact are not just solving today’s problems.
Trade show season is full of bold claims. But what actually sticks? Each year, LogiMAT showcases award winning robotics, AI powered systems, and next generation warehouse concepts. The real question is not what looks imp
Speaking of Supply Chain is entering a new chapter. As the industry evolves, the conversations shaping it need to evolve too. This episode marks an important moment for the show and for how real world supply chain insigh
Fast and free delivery is no longer a competitive advantage. In 2026, it is simply the minimum. What separates retail leaders now is how well they balance speed, cost, and flexibility across an explosion of channels and
Supply chains generate more data than ever, yet decisions still lag behind. As AI adoption accelerates, many organizations struggle to turn insights into action at the pace operations demand. The real challenge is not co
Fashion supply chains are being forced to move faster, smarter, and with far less margin for error. Between demand volatility, rising return rates, and shifting trade policies, brands can no longer rely on outdated opera
Safety isn’t just a compliance checklist anymore. As regulations shift and oversight relaxes, companies are being challenged to uphold their own safety standards while keeping operations running at full speed. The questi
The loading dock is finally getting an upgrade. For decades, it has been one of the biggest bottlenecks in logistics, slowing operations, increasing risk, and putting extra strain on warehouse teams. But what if the dock
Tariffs. Talent gaps. Tech hype. As 2026 approaches, supply chain leaders face a new wave of disruption from shifting trade policies to automation investments that don’t always deliver. The challenge is not how to avoid
Cybersecurity is no longer a side issue for supply chains. As global logistics becomes more connected and digitally dependent, protecting data and operations from cyber threats has become mission critical. In this episod
The bottleneck isn’t the problem. The problem is building a system where that bottleneck shouldn’t exist in the first place. In this episode, Ellen Wood sits down with Brent Hagan, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Lob, to u
The warehouse labor gap isn’t going away. Turnover is high, workers are hard to find, and the demand for faster fulfillment keeps climbing. Robotics and AI aren’t just about efficiency anymore—they’re reshaping how compa
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Rob Hahn
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