Explore every episode of the podcast Supply Chain Uncut
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| Ep 14 | Reimagining Returns in Modern Retail | 30 Jul 2026 | 00:37:55 | |
Returns are no longer just a cost. They're becoming one of retail's biggest competitive advantages. In this episode of the Supply Chain Digital Podcast, Aaron McMillan sits down with Juan Hernandez Campos, Chief Operating Officer at Happy Returns, a UPS company, to explore how returns are reshaping retail operations, customer experience and supply chain strategy. Drawing on leadership experience spanning Happy Returns, Gap, McKinsey and SanDisk, Juan explains why returns should no longer be viewed as an operational burden, how AI is improving decision-making across supply chains and why great operations always begin with understanding the customer. | |||
| Ep.13 | Why You Need to Stop Buying AI and Start Solving Real Problems | 23 Jul 2026 | 00:31:22 | |
Rick McDonald led Clorox's supply chain through COVID, hyperinflation and a five-month cyber attack. Now a supply chain advisor and digital transformation leader, he joins the Supply Chain Podcast to discuss with host Ella Wilkinson why most AI strategies start in the wrong place, how change management determines whether digital transformation succeeds and why curiosity and digital fluency will separate the next generation of supply chain leaders from everyone else. Over the 30 minutes he delivers a frank conversation on why business should stop buying AI and start solving real problems, what people get wrong about transformation programmes and the early lessons that have underpinned his career. | |||
| Episode 4 | Supply Chain Podcast: Gregor Stuhler at Coupa on AI Strategy | 21 May 2026 | 00:28:39 | |
Welcome to Episode 4 of the Supply Chain Podcast! In this episode, host Aaron McMillian sits down with Gregor Stuhler, a leading procurement technology expert and the visionary behind Scoutbee. Following Scoutbee's acquisition, Gregor has taken his mission to Coupa, leveraging their massive scale to transform the global supply chain. | |||
| Episode 3 | Supply Chain Podcast: Rathna Sharad on AI and Logistics | 14 May 2026 | 00:31:25 | |
In the third episode of the Supply Chain Podcast, Aaron McMillan, Senior Editor of Procurement Magazine and Supply Chain Digital, sits down with Rathna Sharad, the CEO and founder of FlavorCloud. As a visionary leader with decades of experience at the intersection of logistics and technology, Sharad shares her journey from building the foundational infrastructure of global trade to launching an AI-driven platform that simplifies cross-border shipping. The conversation delves into the necessity of seamless international commerce and how technology can bridge the gap between brands and global consumers. | |||
| Episode 2 | Supply Chain Podcast: Rob Turner on Deliveroo Strategy | 07 May 2026 | 00:23:51 | |
The evolution of procurement from a back-office function to a strategic powerhouse requires a unique blend of curiosity and technical rigor. In the second episode of the Supply Chain Podcast, host Aaron McMillan sits down with Rob Turner, Director of Procurement and Supply Chain at Deliveroo (now part of the DoorDash group), to discuss his twenty-five-year journey through the industry. From his early days in manufacturing at PepsiCo to leading high-stakes digital transformations, Turner shares his philosophy on why standing still is never an option for modern leaders. | |||
| Episode 1: Cross-Sector Strategy: Building Stability in an Unstable World | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:23:33 | |
Host Aaron McMillan speaks with Abhijit Supekar, Senior Director of Global Supply Chain at Aeva, whose extensive cross-sector experience spans automotive, healthcare, industrial and advanced technology. With more than two decades of leadership in transformative operations, Supekar offers a clear-eyed perspective on what it truly means to build resilient supply chains in a world shaped by volatility. | |||
| Episode 035 - The Human Touch in AI: Transforming Supply Chains with JTI | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:30:54 | |
In this episode, we dive into the evolving intersection of AI, machine learning, and the human element in global supply chains. Join John Ham, Global VP of Planning and Logistics at JTI, as he shares insights on how JTI has successfully integrated AI/ML into its operations while ensuring the human aspect remains central to driving success. From sales forecasting transformation to building trust in AI systems, John discusses the key leadership and change management strategies that have empowered JTI to improve forecasting accuracy, productivity, and supplier relationships, all while maintaining a human-centered approach. Tune in for a candid conversation on how technology and people can work hand-in-hand to navigate the complexities of modern supply chains. | |||
| Episode 034 - Advanced Data Analytics to Predict Future Disruptions - Katya Hall - McKesson Corporation | 28 May 2021 | 00:25:39 | |
Hello and welcome back to Episode 34 of the Supply Chain Podcast. Thank you for tuning in, don’t forget to come back every Friday for new episodes featuring leaders in the supply chain! On this week's episode, we are joined by Katya Hall, Director of Enterprise Analytics at McKesson Corporation. For those who aren’t familiar, McKesson is a global healthcare company with the responsibility of pharmaceutical distribution in supply chains, health IT systems and care management tools. Listen along to hear us discuss the importance of advanced data analytics in order to pandemic proof supply chains to avoid the challenges we faced due to COVID-19. Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD | |||
| Episode 033 - Contract Lifecycle Management for future Supply Chains - Colin Earl - Agiloft - | 21 May 2021 | 00:22:15 | |
Hello and welcome to Episode 33 of the Supply Chain Podcast. Thank you for joining us today, and don’t forget to come back every Friday for new episodes featuring leaders in the supply chain. On this week's episode, I am joined by Colin Earl, founder and CTO of Agiloft. Agiloft is a product and solution provider for organisations in the supply chain, ranging from small enterprises to U.S. government agencies. Agiloft provides products for Contract Management Software, Service Desk, Custom Workflow all with the goal to assist automating operations. Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD | |||
| Episode 032 - Managing Risk and Disruptions in the Supply Chain - Bruce Dahlgren - MetricStream | 14 May 2021 | 00:28:42 | |
Hello and welcome to the Supply Chain Podcast. Thank you for tuning in, don’t forget to come back every Friday for new episodes featuring leaders in the supply chain. On this week's episode, I am joined by Bruce Dahlgren, CEO of MetricStream. MetricStream is the independent market leader in enterprise and cloud applications for Governance, Risk, Compliance and Quality Management. We discuss risk and disruption management as part of everyday business considerations as we move into the recovery stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD | |||
| Episode 031 - Automating Human Decisions - Mohneesh Saxena - Locus | 07 May 2021 | 00:33:43 | |
Hello and welcome to the Supply Chain Podcast. Thank you for joining us today, and don’t forget to come back every Friday for new episodes featuring leaders in the supply chain. On this week's episode, I am joined by Mohneesh Saxena, the Senior Vice President of Product Strategy and Management at Locus. Locus is a global decision-making platform that automates human decision-making in the supply chain to provide efficiency, transparency and consistency in logistics operations. Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD | |||
| Episode 030 - Event Driven Architecture for Digital Transformation - Denis King - Solace | 30 Apr 2021 | 00:30:58 | |
Hello and welcome to episode 30 of the supply chain podcast! Thank you for tuning in, don't forget to come back every Friday for new episodes featuring leaders in the supply chain. On this week's episode, we are joined by Denis King, CEO of Solace. Solace helps enterprises become real-time by giving them everything they need to make their business operations event-driven. On this week's episode we discuss how event driven architecture can assist in digitising the supply chain. Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD | |||
| Ep 12. | Why an AI-Ready Workforce Is Your Supply Chain's Secret Weapon | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:30:27 | |
AI is accelerating. But are your people keeping up? Lorraine Gavin, Senior Principal Analyst at Gartner, joins host Aaron McMillan live from Barcelona to explore why organisations are getting AI readiness half right, why supply chain leaders need to change their story at board level and why misinformation is an emerging supply chain risk that nobody has a framework for yet. Get ready for an honest and frank discussion on human readiness, storytelling, talent pipelines and why a fabricated video could one day shut down your warehouse. | |||
| Episode 029 - Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain - Matt Gunn - Slync.io | 23 Apr 2021 | 00:37:43 | |
Hi everyone and welcome to the supply chain podcast. Thank you for joining us today, don’t forget to come back every Friday for a new episode with special guests from the leading companies in the supply chain. On this week’s episode, I talk to Matt Gunn, Director of Industry Strategy at Slync.io. Slync.io is the first logistics operating system, purpose-built to orchestrate collaboration, automation, and multi-party interaction across the global supply chain at scale. On this weeks episode we discuss the adoption of technology to help improve efficiency and multi-party interaction across the supply chain. Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD | |||
| Episode 028 - Technology Adoption to Build Resiliency - Deloitte - Nishita Henry & Adam Mussomeli | 16 Apr 2021 | 00:30:52 | |
Hello and welcome to the supply chain podcast. Thank you for tuning in, if you're enjoying our weekly uploads, don't forget to tune in every Friday for new episodes! On this week's episode, I am joined by Nishita Henry, Chief Innovation Officer and Adam Mussomeli, Principal of Supply Chain and Network Operations Lead at Deloitte. Today we will be discussing how to make supply chains more responsive to consumer demand and how organizations can leverage technology in order to be more resilient and productive. Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD | |||
| Episode 027 - Advancing Smart Manufacturing - Ken Koenemann - Dploy Solutions | 09 Apr 2021 | 00:40:06 | |
Welcome to episode 27 of the Supply Chain Podcast! The podcast where we speak to the leaders in the supply chain industry about all things tech, procurement and logistics. Stay tuned for weekly episodes every Friday! Today we are joined by Ken Koenemann, VP of Supply Chain and Technology at TBM Consulting Group and Dploy Solutions. Dploy Solutions is a manufacturing software that combines digital manufacturing and industrial IoT solutions to advance your business’ smart manufacturing goals. Check out Dploy Solutions here: http://www.dploysolutions.com/ Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD | |||
| Episode 026 - Transforming a business leveraging technology - Shari Diaz - IBM Sterling | 02 Apr 2021 | 00:37:29 | |
Welcome to the 26th episode of the Supply Chain Podcast! We'd like to thank everyone for the support so far on the podcast! Don’t forget to come back every Friday for a new episode with special guests from the leading companies in the supply chain. On this weeks podcast, we talk to Shari Diaz, Innovation, Strategy and Operations Director for IBM Sterling. Stay tuned to listen to insights regarding two of our favourite topics: sustainability and technology and the integral role that these have played in the COVID pandemic. Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD | |||
| Episode 025 - Understanding the Knowledge of Data - Glen Rabie - YellowFin | 26 Mar 2021 | 00:30:57 | |
Welcome to the 25th episode of the Supply Chain Podcast! We'd like to thank everyone for the support so far on the podcast! Don’t forget to come back every Friday for a new episode with special guests from the leading companies in the supply chain. On this week’s episode, we talk to Glen Rabie, CEO at Yellowfin. Yellowfin is an analytics and business software company focused on helping businesses understand and manage their data. We will be discussing the value of data to the supply chain, digital and data literacy as well as the all important topic of digital transformation. Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD Website: www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 024 - Supporting a Sustainable Supply Chain - Zsofia Agnes Nagy - Supply Chain Developer & Leader | 19 Mar 2021 | 00:44:12 | |
Hi everyone and welcome to the supply chain podcast. Thank you for joining us today, don’t forget to come back every Friday for a new episode with special guests from the leading companies in the supply chain. This week we are joined by Zsofia Agnes Nagy, she is a supply chain advisor and specialist with a company she launched just last year which we will be touching on later in the podcast. Today we will be discussing frugal supply chains in particular relation to sustainability. Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD Website: www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 023 - Adapting and Positioning the Supply Chain Post-COVID - Himanshu Palsule - Epicor | 12 Mar 2021 | 00:36:26 | |
Welcome to Episode 22 of the Supply Chain Podcast! We hope you are enjoying our weekly episodes so be sure to stay tuned for insights from the leaders in the supply chain every Friday. On this week's episode, I am joined by Himanshu Palsule, President and CTO at Epicor. Today we will be discussing disruptions and challenges the supply chain faced even before COVID and how these escalated during COVID. As well as the introduction of emerging technologies, allowing for companies to survive and thrive. Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD Website: www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 022 - Monitoring Financial Health Globally and in the Supply chain - Jim Swift - Cortera | 05 Mar 2021 | 00:30:48 | |
Welcome to Episode 22 of the Supply Chain Podcast! We hope you are enjoying our weekly episodes so be sure to stay tuned for insights from the leaders in the supply chain every Friday. In this week's episode, I talk to Jim Swift, CEO of Cortera, an information provider to companies in the supply chain regarding financial spend and risk. We discuss monitoring the current financial health of the supply chain and how it's been impacted by COVID as well as how this impacts global economic health. Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD Website: www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 021 - Becoming a leader in Procurement - Patrick Dunne - Sainsburys | 26 Feb 2021 | 00:31:39 | |
Welcome to Episode 21 of the Supply Chain Podcast! We hope you are enjoying our weekly episodes so be sure to stay tuned for insights from the leaders in the supply chain every week. Patrick was the Cips Procurement “Leader of the Year”, in 2019, his team was Procurement “Team of The Year” and in 2020 they also collected The Procurement Leaders “Procurement Team of the Year”. Patrick recently featured as number one CPO in our Top 10 CPO’s in the January Edition of Supply Chain Digital Magazine so be sure to check that out! On this weeks episode we talk about how to build a successful team, digital transformation and how Patrick's award winning team have overcome the challenges brought by COVID. Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD Website: www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 020 - Supply Chain Digital Transformation - Eskander Yavar - BDO | 19 Feb 2021 | 00:22:45 | |
Welcome to episode 20 of the Supply Chain Podcast! We hope you are enjoying our weekly episodes, don't forget to subscribe to listen to insights from the leaders in the supply chain every Friday! On this week's episode we talk to Eskander Yavar, National Leader of BDO's Manufacturing Practice. We cover topics such as digital transformation within the supply chain, legacy companies adapting to a digital world and the impact of COVID. We hope you enjoy the episode and stay tuned to listen to more discussions with the leaders in the supply chain! Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD Website: www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Ep.11 | Are You Using AI To Deliver The Best Business Outcomes? | 09 Jul 2026 | 00:29:52 | |
Standalone AI tools aren't always connected to your supply chain reality, and that can present real problems. Fabienne Cêtre, EVP EMEA at Kinaxis, joins host Aaron McMillan live from Barcelona to discuss why enterprise AI is the only sustainable path forward, how organisations can build more adaptive supply chains and why customer outcomes should drive every technology decision. Plus why celebrating small wins matters as much as closing big deals and a deep-dive into the future of real human leadership. | |||
| Episode 019 - Bridging the Trust Gap utilizing Technology - Jonathan Wright - IBM | 05 Feb 2021 | 00:30:57 | |
Welcome to Episode 19 of the Supply Chain Podcast! We hope you are enjoying our weekly episodes so be sure to stay tuned for insights from the leaders in the supply chain every week. In this episode we talk to Jonathan Wright, the Global Head of Supply Chain for Business Transformation services at IBM. He oversees and assists organisations to implement technology to improve end to end visibility and bridging the trust gap within the supply chain. So, today we will be talking about exactly that, as well as diving into the impacts of COVID, the importance of data transparency and innovative technology optimisation. We hope you enjoy the episode and stay tuned to listen to more discussions with the leaders in the supply chain! Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD Website: www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 018 - Artificial Intelligence streamlining Supply Chain - Kate Curtin - Deep Cognition | 29 Jan 2021 | 00:29:48 | |
Welcome to Episode 18 of The Supply Chain Podcast! Thank you for tuning in, come back every Friday for new episodes from leaders in the supply chain. This week, we talk to Kate Curtin, the Marketing Director at Deep Cognition. Deep Cognition is a start-up, platform and solution provider - allows for researchers / developers to look for deep learning, a subset of AI. Today we will be discussing the benefits of AI to the supply chain and the future as we see it as well as Deep Cognition's deep learning module, Paper Entry. An AI-driven data system focused particularly on improving data entry in logistics and supply chain We hope you enjoy the episode and stay tuned to listen to more discussions with the leaders in the supply chain! Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD Website: www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 017 - Strengthening the Supply Chain - Christine Barnhart - Infor | 22 Jan 2021 | 00:30:55 | |
Welcome to Episode 17 of the Supply Chain Podcast! In this weeks episode we talk to the amazing Christine Barnhart, Senior Director for Supply Chain Strategy and Go-To-Market Execution at Infor. Stay tuned for weekly episodes! The topic of this podcast revolved around strengthening the supply chain and we dive into discussion regarding the challenges that COVID has brought the supply chains as well as Infor's involvement in the healthcare industry. We hope you enjoy the episode and stay tuned to listen to more discussions with the leaders in the supply chain! Don't forget to subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD Website: www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 016- Digital Transformation Enhancing Efficient Supply Chains - Pelion - Niall Strachan | 08 Jan 2021 | 00:47:02 | |
Welcome to the first episode of 2021! Happy New Year everyone! This is episode 16 of The Supply Chain Podcast and today we are interviewing Head of Product Strategy at Pelion, Niall Strachan. Stay tuned as we discuss the future of the supply chain as well as how digital transformation can enhance efficienicies. Thank you for listening and supporting! Enjoy and subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD Website: www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 015 - Securing the Supply Chain with Data and Partnerships - Kyle Rice and Steven Briceno - SAP NS2 and Gray Analytics | 18 Dec 2020 | 00:41:56 | |
Happy Holidays everyone! Welcome to our last episode of The Supply Chain Podcast of 2020! Thank you so much for the continued support, we hope you enjoy what we have to bring in 2021! We have a special episode today with two guests, Kyle Rice, CTO at SAP NS2 and Steven Briceno, VP C5ISR and Advanced Technology at Gray Analytics. In this episode we discuss the security and fragility of the supply chain alongside the importance of data and partnerships. They also discuss their collaboration of ChainShield, applying machine learning and unique data sources to the current supply chain security problem. Thank you for listening and supporting! Enjoy and subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD Website: www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 014 - The Financial Health of the Supply Chain - James Gellert - CEO - RapidRatings | 11 Dec 2020 | 00:37:43 | |
Welcome to Epsiode 14 of the Supply Chain Podcast! This episode we are celebrating our 6 months anniversary of the podcast and would like to thank everyone for supporting us and listening along! In this episode, I talk to James Gellert, the CEO of RapidRatings, a SAAS company that sets the standard for financial health transparency between business partners. James gives us insights on the current health of the supply chain and how collaboration is a fundamental pillar to stabilising the future. Stay tuned to learn more about what RapidRatings provides and to learn more about how companies are needing to be more transparent to their end consumers as well as James' thoughts on risk management. Thank you for listening and supporting! Enjoy and subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD Website: www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 013 - The Human Element of the Supply Chain - Sheri Hinish - Supply Chain Revolution | 20 Nov 2020 | 00:32:46 | |
Welcome to the 13th episode of the Supply Chain Podcast! On this weeks episode we talk to Sheri Hinish, Supply Chain Strategist and CEO and founder of Supply Chain Revolution. Affectionately called the Supply Chain Queen, Sheri is an expert in the field and gives us amazing insight into the human element of the supply chain. We cover topics such as end-to-end human and consumer impact, sustainability in ecommerce and more! Check out Sheri's podcast Supply Chain Revolution on any audio platform. Enjoy and subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD Website: www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 012 - COVID-19's Impact on Globalisation - Rob O'Byrne - CEO - Logistics Bureau | 06 Nov 2020 | 00:50:00 | |
Welcome to the 12th Episode of The Supply Chain Podcast! We are joined by Rob O'Byrne, CEO and Founder at Logistics Bureau, a Supply Chain & Logistics Consultants. A company that provides management consultant services to design a supply chain that is attentive to the fulfillment demands, customer experience. Rob also loves to educate and spread knowledge so check out his LinkedIn and his YouTube channel: Supply Chain Secrets. We cover a range of topics from productivity in the workplace, COVID-19's impact on globalisation and sourcing and innovation. Enjoy and subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD Website: www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 011 - Automation in the Supply Chain -AutoStore - James Smith | 16 Oct 2020 | 00:48:33 | |
On this weeks episode, we are joined by James Smith, the managing director at AutoStore. A UK-based automated warehouse solution company working with huge retail companies such as Puma and Gucci with their innovation. We cover a plethora of topics from how COVID-19 has affected the UK Supply Chains and the challenges the industry is facing today to the adoption of micro-fulfillment centers with the use of automation. You don't want to miss this podcast, it is jam-packed with content and James gives us amazing insights into the world of automation in the supply chain. Enjoy and subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD Website: www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 010 - TwinThread - Erik Udstuen - CEO | 09 Oct 2020 | 00:46:18 | |
Today we welcome Erik Udstuen, CEO of TwinThread Predictive Manufacturing and Analytics. At TwinThread they are creating the technology to enable you to capitalize on the Industrial Internet now – not by changing your people or your culture -but by empowering your domain experts to innovate in ways they never knew were possible. By creating the world's first Digital Innovation Platform that brings together process experts, equipment experts, and data experts in a unique way to rapidly create, validate, and monetize Industrial Internet applications. In the podcast he shares his career journey as well as insights into how Covid-19 has affected the industry. Enjoy and subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD Website: www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 10 | Is Your Supply Chain AI Solving the Right Problems? Gabriel Werner Answers | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:29:19 | |
What does good AI actually look like in supply chain? Gabriel Werner, VP of Supply Chain Advisory at Blue Yonder, joins host Aaron McMillan live from Gartner's Supply Chain Symposium in Barcelona to discuss why specialised AI outperforms generic models, how Blue Yonder's NVIDIA partnership is shaping the AI Agent Factory, and why the organisations winning with AI right now started with the business problem, not the technology. From governance and context to the future of human and AI collaboration, this is a grounded, practical conversation about where supply chain AI is really heading. | |||
| Episode 009 - Sarah Scudder - Print Is Not Dead - Marketing and Procurement guru | 25 Sep 2020 | 00:26:03 | |
Welcome to the 9th episode of the Supply Chain podcast. Today, we are joined by Sarah Scudder - a marketing and procurement guru as well as president at RSN (Real Sourcing Network). In this episode, our main topic is 'Print is not dead' - we discuss all things print from technology to direct mail. Print is actually increasing rather than decreasing, with COVID as a huge catalsyt. The future for Print is definitely exciting. Enjoy and subscribe! Check out our socials: LinkedIn: @Supply Chain Digital Twitter: @SupplyChainD Website: www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 008 - GCP Applied Technologies - Albert Schyman - Director, Global Logistics Procurement | 04 Sep 2020 | 00:24:28 | |
We welcome Albert Schyman, Director, Global Logistics Procurement at GCP Applied Technologies who is experienced in building and leading world-class logistics & procurement organisations. "As an effective leader empathy is a big part of that especially now in this new environment that we're in." In this episode Albert discusses topics such as his career journey so far in Supply Chain, the impact of gaining a new CEO and Board of Directors and the importance of reacting to social changes with reference to the BLM movement and COVID19. Follow us for more on LinkedIn at @supplychaindigital and supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 007 - Compilation Episode - Supply Chain Leaders | 28 Aug 2020 | 00:19:40 | |
Today we bring you a special episode of the Supply Chain Podcast! This is a compilation episode with leaders from supply chain and procurement sectors, some of our previous podcast guests: Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, Niul Burton, Richard Seel and Joselina Peralta. They answer questions about the importance of technology, what it takes to be a leader in the current climate and he impact of COVID-19 on supply chain operations. Follow us on LinkedIn @Supply Chain Digital | |||
| Episode 006 - UNA - Anthony Clervi - Growth Advocate | 21 Aug 2020 | 00:36:54 | |
Anthony Clervi, Growth Advocate at Una is an experienced investor and entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of executing and providing value in the procurement and supply chain industry. "It has to be a win for the member and it has to be a win for the supplier." In this weeks episode Anthony discusses the importance of partnership in Supply Chain, key information about the significance of GPO's and where the future of Una is going. " It's hard to know where you're going, if you don't know where you're beginning." Follow us for more information at @supplychaindigital and supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 005 - EY - Niul Burton - Retired Global Procurement Practice Lead | 16 Jul 2020 | 00:29:32 | |
Niul Burton is the recently retired Global Procurement Practice Lead at EY. His 34 years of experience working in the Supply Chain has focused in many areas including procurement, strategic methodology and operations across many different markets. In this weeks episode, Niul lends us his knowledge as we we discuss the globalisation of the supply chain in terms of emerging technologies, managing risks and optimisation. Read more at supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 004 - Troy Corporation - Joselina Peralta - VP of Global Supply Chain and Procurement Operations | 10 Jul 2020 | 00:38:17 | |
On this weeks episode we are joined by Joselina Peralta, VP of Global Supply Chain and Procurement Operations at Troy Corporation. Joselina has in-depth knowledge of extensive network within consumer products, chemicals and pharma industries. She is an inspirational, value-focused leader with a progressive cross-functional career path in Global Supply Chain Logistics, Procurement, Project Management and Customer Centricity. In this episode we discuss, the challenges in regulatory supply chain, what it takes to be a leader in a time of disruption and strategic partnerships. Read more at https://www.supplychaindigital.com/ | |||
| Episode 003 - McAlpine Hussman - Calum Laird - Supply Chain Transition Manager | 03 Jul 2020 | 00:59:56 | |
In this episode we talk to Calum Laird, Supply Chain Transition Manager at McAlpine Hussman. Calum has worked across many industries within the supply chain from refrigeration to supermarkets, his many years of knowledge make him an expert in the field. We cover topics such as change management, artificial intelligence and automation as well as digital transformation within the supply chain. Read more at https://www.supplychaindigital.com/ | |||
| Episode 002 - Delaware NA- Richard Seel- Managing Director | 26 Jun 2020 | 00:48:31 | |
In this weeks episode we chat to Richard Seel, Managing Director at Delaware North America, a "global company that delivers advanced solutions and services to organizations striving for a sustainable, competitive advantage." Richard oversees international digital transformation and operational, warehouse & supply chain management. With over 15 years of experience within the supply chain sector, Richard talks us through the globalisation of technology, risk mitigation and the importance of automation. Read more stories at https://supplychaindigital.com/ | |||
| Episode 001 - SHIPZ - Sarah Barnes-Humprey | 11 Jun 2020 | 00:38:16 | |
Sarah Barnes-Humprey, CEO at Shipz and Host/Founder of Let's Talk Supply Chain Podcast. With 20 years of logistic and supply chain knowledge under her belt, Sarah is at the forefront of innovation and to no surprise, was named Top 100 global women leaders in supply chain. "Hopefully, the new mindset of collaboration is really going to thrive" letstalksupplychain.com www.supplychaindigital.com | |||
| Episode 9 | Megha Gupta on Why Data Defines AI in Supply Chains | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:31:57 | |
AI is transforming supply chain planning. But without the right foundations underneath it, the technology is working against you, not for you. Megha Gupta, SVP of Manufacturing Strategy and Transformation at o9 Solutions, joins host Aaron McMillan live from Gartner's Supply Chain Symposium in Barcelona to discuss what separates organisations genuinely getting value from AI and those still talking about it. Data quality, scenario planning, governance and the human-AI partnership - it's all here and makes for essential listening. | |||
| Episode 8 | Why Decision Speed is the New Supply Chain Advantage, with Fraser Ironside | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:35:34 | |
Is your supply chain plan already out of date? In this episode, Fraser Ironside, Senior Director of Business Consulting at Kinaxis, joins host Aaron McMillan to discuss how AI is transforming supply chain planning and where the real barriers to adoption still lie. Recorded live at Gartner's Supply Chain Symposium in Barcelona, Fraser covers agentic AI, data quality, human decision making and what agent-to-agent communication means for the enterprise by 2030. Key takeaways: speed wins, trust your data before you trust the AI and the plan is dead the moment it's issued. | |||
| Episode 7 | Achieving True Supply Chain Resilience With Shirell James | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:27:32 | |
Global supply chains facing disruption is nothing new. But what’s the one thing supply chain leaders can do right now to start driving resilience for their teams and organisations? In this week’s episode Blue Yonder’s Vice President of Supply Chain Advisory Shirell James answers this question with host Aaron McMillan. Shirell explains why visibility is no longer about preparing for every possible disruption but, rather, about having visibility to identify risks as they occur. She discusses why this helps leaders tackle growing unpredictability, respond more flexibly and improve decision-making, planning and strategic continuity. Key takeaways: now is the time to connect your data; use control towers, if you’re not already; and don’t forget the importance of leadership, relationships and trust. | |||
| Episode 6 | Supply Chain Podcast: Be 1% Better Every Day with Jabil’s Heidi Banks | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:26:27 | |
In this episode of the Procurement Magazine and Supply Chain Digital Podcast, host Aaron McMillan sits down with procurement industry titan Heidi Banks, VP of Global Supply Chains at Jabil. Celebrating her 25th anniversary with the company, Heidi shares her incredible journey from an entry-level rotation program to leading a massive digital transformation that manages $6 billion in indirect spend for a $30 billion manufacturing giant. Heidi breaks down her philosophy on modern leadership, emphasizing why she challenges her global team of 400 people to focus on being just "1% better every day". She shares practical insights on balancing rigid global standards with local agility, navigating the rapidly expanding era of AI, and why clean supplier data and trust-based relationships are the true cornerstones of supply chain resiliency in a volatile global market. Tune in for a masterclass on career growth, building empathetic teams, and why Heidi believes Excel might finally become obsolete in the very near future. | |||
| Episode 5 | Supply Chain Podcast: Coupa's Dean Bain on The Future of Supply Chain Technology | 28 May 2026 | 00:23:53 | |
In this episode of the Supply Chain Digital Podcast, host Aaron McMillan sits down with Dean Bain, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Coupa, to explore the intersections of leadership, macroeconomic volatility, and cutting-edge technology. Bain shares his unconventional career trajectory—transitioning from childhood dreams of being a pilot to leading supply chain software divisions —and discusses how transparency and trust form the bedrock of his leadership philosophy. The conversation dives deep into the evolution of Artificial Intelligence at Coupa, specifically highlighting their always-on agentic AI framework. Bain explains how AI has compressed data processing timelines from weeks to hours , allowing organisations to simulate scenarios and flag supply chain disruptions before they impact the bottom line. Bain tackles the challenges of driving tech investments during cost-heavy global crises , shares his perspective on utilising AI to combat the climate crisis , and challenges a common industry misconception by explaining why modern supply chain networks are not as inherently resilient as we think. | |||