2 Babes Talk Supply Chain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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