2 Babes Talk Supply Chain

Marina Mayer, Katie Date & Jo Ann Dizy discuss money - why women need to stop working for free; their iniatives for change; & the importance of collaboration.   [07.42] An introduction to today’s guests Marina Mayer, Katie Date, and Jo Ann Dizy. [08.47] Why Katie founded the MIT Women in Supply Chain Initiative; the impact it’s had; and how she learned the importance of conversation and connection. [13.17] Jo Ann discusses her ‘Growth Circles’ initiative; its role in industries with few women; and the importance of creating supportive communities. [16.32] Marina’s experience of launching the Women in Supply Chain awards and forum; and what she’s learned along the way. [19.48] Why Sarah launched the Women in Supply Chain podcast and blog series; how it has inspired women in the industry; and why those experiences led to the creation of The Secret Society of Supply Chain. [22.22] The group discusses whether women are their own worst enemies, and highlight the urgent need for greater collaboration betwee

Katie Malakhov & Alex Jobin talk about RELEX; the current challenges in retail supply chain; and putting sustainability at the heart of everything they do. [06.42] An introduction to Alex and Katie. [07.16] Katie’s recent "Women In Supply Chain" award, her experience of the awards event, and what it means to her to be honored. [08.30] Katie’s background, and how she found supply chain. [10.00] Katie’s experience as a woman in the industry. [12.10] From mentorship to a dedicated women’s program, the different ways that RELEX supports women and elevates their voices. [13.48] Alex’s experience of working with Katie, and benefitting from her #mentorship [14.39] Katie’s advice for women in the industry, and for organizations looking to create more supportive, #diverse workplaces. [18.29] The landscape of retail supply chain, and the challenges that organizations are facing across the industry. [20.30] An introduction to RELEX and what they do. [21.48] A closer look at RELEX’s demand planning #software, and how

Ashley Yentz talks about failed 2023 predictions; supply chain complexity; visibility, agility & planning; cybersecurity; & why AI is only as good as your data. 

The panel discusses cancel culture; how and why it's changed; the role of social media; & what organizations can do to tackle it and create thriving workplaces.

Christine Barnhart talks about her supply chain journey; how women promote themselves & support each other; finding her voice; & the power of building a tribe. [06.42] An introduction to Alex and Katie. [07.16] Katie’s recent "Women In Supply Chain" award, her experience of the awards event, and what it means to her to be honored. [08.30] Katie’s background, and how she found supply chain. [10.00] Katie’s experience as a woman in the industry. [12.10] From mentorship to a dedicated women’s program, the different ways that RELEX supports women and elevates their voices. [13.48] Alex’s experience of working with Katie, and benefitting from her #mentorship [ 14.39] Katie’s advice for women in the industry, and for organizations looking to create more supportive, #diverse workplaces. [18.29] The landscape of retail supply chain, and the challenges that organizations are facing across the industry. [20.30] An introduction to RELEX and what they do. [21.48] A closer look at RELEX’s demand planning #software

Travis Barnier talks about DrayMaster; managing limited freight in a competitive market; building stronger relationships; and effective rate management. [06.53] An introduction to Travis, his experience in the #drayage industry, and his journey with DrayMaster. [09.34] An overview of DrayMaster – what they do and how they help their customers. \ [10.33] The ideal clients for DrayMaster. [13.23] An overview of the market, as we look towards 2024, and the landscape for both truckers and 3PL’s. [17.03] The unique challenges faced by both truckers and 3PL’s, in a competitive market. [20.39] A closer look at how organizations can tackle industry challenges, finding the right solutions that also start to unlock opportunities. [22.27] A closer look at how DrayMaster works, and how both truckers and 3PL’s can utilize their solutions. [26.42] The importance of #collaboration, and how DrayMaster is bringing organizations together to build more effective working partnerships. [29.33] From #technology and agility to data

Cris Ferregur talks about SDI; predicting demand in an unpredictable world; the power of data; & finding the balance between new technologies & legacy systems. [06.05] An introduction to Chris, and his journey with SDI. [06.40] A closer look at current supply chain challenges, and what SDI are seeing with their clients. [07.41] Common data challenges, and the importance of good data in telling an organization’s ‘story’ in their supply chain. [09.48] An overview of SDI – what they do and how they help their customers. [14.04] The ideal client for SDI. [15.29] How the landscape of just-in-time, just-in-case, and inventory management changed, from pre to post-pandemic; predicting demand in an unpredictable world; and how SDI’s Zeus software is helping clients move from a reactive to a proactive approach when it comes to FM and MRO supply chain. [19.30] SDI’s advanced data analytics, and how they are driving #actionableinsights and #visibility for customers, in order to de-risk supply chains and make big

Dyci Sfregola & Hope White discuss how AI is changing the game for supply chain sustainability & how the right technology will improve your supply chain.

Don Hicks talks about Optilogic & what they do; answering the supply chain 'what-ifs'; & finding the perfect balance between cost, service, risk, and ESG goals. [06.37] Don’s entrepreneurial career history, and how it led him to found Optilogic. [08.15] Optilogic’s evolution from a generic #platform designed to empower developers, to a supply chain design solution; and why the principles of supply chain design need redefining. [20.31] An overview of Optilogic – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [22.24] The ideal client for Optilogic. [27.53] The stories behind brand names Llamasoft and Cosmic Frog; and why Don wants to bring the fun to supply chain.  [30.37] A closer look at Cosmic Frog’s three core areas – #optimization, #simulation, and #risk. [37.17] A deep dive into how Optilogic helps customers in a variety of different ways; and why we need to stop judging #investments based purely on financial return. [40.27] How supply chain design and simulation can measure #susta

The panel talk about microaggressions: what they are; how to identify them; how to tackle them; and their personal experiences. 

Bill Benton talks about GAINS; how supply chain decision-making has changed; the impact of machine learning & AI; and committing to democratizing supply chain. [06.11] An overview of GAINS – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [09.21] Bill’s father’s vision for GAINS, when he founded the organization in 1971, and the company’s evolution through to the present day. [12.11] Bill’s move from GAINS CEO to co-founder, and how #industry changes are driving Bill’s vision for GAINS as an organization, but also for their clients and for the industry. [17.12] The ideal client for GAINS. [22.43] A deep dive into how GAINS helps customers and delivers up to 5x return on #investment. [26.41] How supply chain decision-making has changed, and the impact of machine learning and #ai on the industry. [29.01] GAINS' mission to #democratize supply chain – what it means, why it’s so important, and how that mission will change the industry. [31.25] GAINS’ recent successful customer conference, and ho

Tudor Maxwell talks about logistics digitization; change management; training and development with WiseTech Academy; & why chaos isn’t necessarily a bad thing.   [01.45] An introduction to today’s guest. [02.53] An introduction to WiseTech Academy. [04.25] The current landscape of logistics digitization. [09.17] From difficulty adapting existing processes to new tech, to fear of the unknown, why one of the biggest barriers to success within supply chain digitization is people – but why some resistance is actually healthy. [13.32] Why a little chaos is to be expected in the early stages of planning a change management and digitization process, and how organizations can start to overcome objections. [20.03] How companies can start to excite the wider team for change and include them on the digitization journey to ensure a smooth transition. [23.17] The importance of training and development when it comes to change management and ongoing digitization, and WiseTech’s vision for the Academy as well as for driv

T.J. Kragenbrink talks about her career pivot and what she’s learned along the way; becoming an industry award-winner; and making strides in sustainability. [07.23] T.J.’s early years, from #education to her career as a teacher. [11.18] The four big transferable skills that T.J. took from teaching to supply chain. [15.03] Why T.J. decided to leave teaching, and the journey that brought her to supply chain. [20.01] The mentor who inspired and advised T.J. throughout her career #journey. [21.12] An introduction to Inmar Intelligence and what they do; and the unique culture Inmar has created to support and nurture its team. [23.22] The importance of a supportive #culture for working mothers; prioritizing self-care; and how T.J. finds her personal work/life balance. [29.11] T.J. reflects on #sustainability – what she does personally, as well as how she is tackling the complex issue of post-purchase solutions at Inmar. [35.37] T.J.’s recent 2023 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Women in Supply Chain award win,

Nachi Mendelow & Mohan Dipsingh talk about risk, resilience, technology and why taking a holistic approach to your supply chain is the key to success.  [01.49] An introduction to today’s guests. [04.04] How the pandemic exposed #vulnerabilities in supply chains worldwide, bringing the topic of risk to the fore; and the most significant lessons we learned. [07.18] The different types of working #siloes; the inherent risks for companies that continue to operate in silos; and the power to be found in embracing #collaboration. [12.27] From robust escalation processes to creating a #culture of ongoing learning, how organizations can build resilience into their supply chain operations in order to adapt, tackle challenges, and manage risk and #disruption. [18.33] The importance of taking a #holistic approach, from bringing different business units together with customers and suppliers to a focus on global optimization instead of local. [22.09] The #strategies that companies should be looking to employ when it co

Fraser Robinson talks about Beacon Technologies; carbon and collaboration; building a data-centric approach to supply chain; and the problem with ERP's. [06.00] Fraser’s career journey, and how a leadership role at Uber led him to discover a passion for a supply chain and go on to establish Beacon. [08.31] The #disruptions and challenges within supply chain, the importance of #data, and why data sharing makes your organization a better service provider. [15.01] An introduction to Beacon – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers – and Beacon’s three levels of #visibility. [19.23] The ideal client for Beacon. [21.29] A closer look at Beacon’s tracking #software, the benefits, and how they're going deeper with #visibility and #data. [28.10] How Beacon is helping clients cut #carbon and meet their ESG goals, and the importance of #collaboration. [34.52] How Beacon helps clients achieve high and measurable ROI, from reducing detention and demurrage costs to empowering teams in contract negoti

Craig Seelig & Laurie Arnold talk about the compliance landscape; the cost of non-compliance; & the importance of technology to create a single source of truth. [01.49] An introduction to today’s guests. [02.40] A closer look at the ever-changing compliance landscape, and some of the biggest changes that have impacted the industry in recent years. [05.20] Why compliance has become a huge cost center for global organizations. [10.48] Why not investing in compliance can create a false economy, and lead to devastating business impacts. [13.04] How technology can help to tackle modern compliance issues, and how a single, integrated technology can bring competitive advantage for organizations and help them more effectively navigate our complex regulatory landscape. [17.47] A closer look at the CargoWise customs and compliance solutions that are changing the game for clients. [21.35] The added value of CargoWise’s denied party screening. [23.35] Why JAS Forwarding chose to work with CargoWise and the benefi

Pete Gowanlock talks about KNNX; the benefits of blockchain; technology & collaboration; and solving the challenge of visibility and information sharing. [07.04] An introduction to #blockchain. [09.39] Why the conversations around blockchain have taken a back seat in the last year, but why it remains key to the future of supply chain. [11.34] The current landscape of blockchain in supply chain, and its huge potential for the future. [12.34] An introduction to KNNX – who they are, what they do, and how they help their #customers. [15.41] The ideal client for KNNX. [17.38] A closer look at KNNX Freight, and examples of effective real-life #applications. [22.34] KNNX’s Asset Track platform, and how the #solutions within it are solving the challenge of visibility and information sharing for organizations. [25.21] The importance of collaboration, and why advancing #technology is key to helping companies work effectively together. [27.25] A closer look at #onboarding and #integration with KNNX. [32.28] The many

Gene Gander and Amna Shah discuss visibility - what it really means; the challenges and opportunities; tech investments; and how CargoWise can help. [02.38] An introduction to today’s guests. [05.05] A closer look at Amna’s company AHS Consulting, her long-standing relationship with WiseTech, and why AHS is a WiseTech and CargoWise partner. [07.42] What supply chain visibility really means, and why it’s so important. [11.15] The huge increase in #investment in new visibility tools and #tech since 2020, the role of the pandemic, and why visibility is the industry’s number one priority. [15.26] A closer look at how that increased investment in visibility tech has begun to impact the industry. [21.00] The current #challenges and barriers to achieving better #visibility within supply chain. [27.20] An overview of the solutions that CargoWise is using to break down these #barriers for their customers and deliver better visibility across the industry; and how CargoWise brings visibility to an organization's entire

The panel discusses what women have to think about vs men; societal expectations; the impact of bias and stereotypes; and how we can create safe spaces for all.

Chris Garrison talks about Onfleet; the importance of empowering drivers; achieving competitive advantage by delighting customers; & the future of the last mile. [05.52] The evolving landscape of last mile, and the challenges and #opportunities in the space. [09.20] An introduction to Onfleet – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [11.03] The ideal client for Onfleet. [13.19] The importance of effective #dispatching and route planning, its impact on everything from customer satisfaction to sustainability, and what dispatch with Onfleet looks like. [17.36] Why driver empowerment is key, and how Onfleet’s solutions are creating happy drivers and, ultimately, happy customers. [21.21] Why customer satisfaction has emerged as an area of opportunity, and how Onfleet are delighting customers in a notoriously difficult space. [26.07] The power of good data, and what monitoring, reporting, performance and insights look like with Onfleet. [29.08] A case study showing how Onfleet helped a k