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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 conv

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

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

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 s

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

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-Su

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 s

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 an

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

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 conversatio

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

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