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Jennifer de Souza, VP of Energy Solutions, Supply Chain and Leasing for Raymond Corporation and one of the winners of this year’s Pros to Know award, expects to see more companies reshore, move away from single and sole sourcing and bring manufacturing back to the United States in 2023.

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Susan Estes, Senior Supply Chain Consultant, Client Services for Open Sky Group, details how studies show that a more gender-diverse workplace environment produces higher performance and that showing women there’s a place in the industry is a good start to recruiting –and retaining—more women in supply chain.

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Tracy Black, Partner at NewRoad Capital Partners and one of this year’s Women in Supply Chain award winners, talks about what it means to be nimble, flexible and a problem solver and how partnering with HR to create leadership development programs paves the way for success.

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Supplier diversity is extremely important in today’s supply chain in not only an ethical standpoint but also from a business standpoint. PepsiCo has 40 years of supplier diversity under its belt and managing editor Brielle Jaekel gets an inside look at how that works with an executive from the program as well as the executive director of the National Black Growers Council.

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Coca-Cola recently announced a partnership with Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Foundation to drive awareness for a commercial truck driving program and to inspire interest in truck driving careers. Managing editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with vice president & chief people officer of Coca-Cola GianettaJones to talk about the partnership and why it is so important to invest in these jobs right now during the trucking shortage.

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On this special bonus episode, David Rink, director of solutions consulting at Slync.io and a winner of our Pros to Know award, gives advice to his younger self, saying that it is important to understand the big picture so you can get to the bottom of the root causes of issues much easier.

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On this special bonus episode, Cheryl Falk, an executive from Fortna and a winner of SDCE’s Pros to Know award, joins the podcast to discuss her supply chain journey and mentions a noticeable shift in business, where the supply chain is brought heavily into c-suite discussion.

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As demand continues to increase in the logistics sector, while a labor shortage and other major supply chain disruptions occur, fleets turn to intelligent ways to optimization their route planning. Greg Price from Shipwell comes on the podcast to detail what this means and how it’s changing the industry.

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On this special bonus episode, FourKite’s VP of Industry Strategy, 3PLs, Raj Patel and GM of network collaboration, Glenn Koepke both join the podcast to discuss winning SDCE’s Pros to Know award, their careers and an inside look at the software company.

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On this special bonus episode, Kevin Gue, senior director, research & development at Fortna and a winner of SDCE’s Pros to Know award, discusses the joy in innovating supply chain technology inspired by growth outside the industry.

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On this special bonus episode, Barcoding Inc. client solutions VP Keri Corbin and a winner of SDCE’s Pros to Know award, gives an inside look at what it takes to innovate in technology for the supply chain. She explains that it is key for Barcoding Inc. to empower employees with technology instead of hindering them.

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Ethan Miller of Leonard’s Express joins the podcast to give insight on fleet safety, after the company is recognized for making safety a core pillar of its business. Managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks what exact measures are taken to provide a safe fleet and why it is so important.

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New research from SafetyCulture reveals that frontline workers care about their safety and want upper management to listen to their concerns. Other research shows most workers are willing to share vaccine information with their employers for health and safety purposes. Given this timely subject, managing editor Brielle Jaekel speaks with Gary Bonnet, global customer engagement executive manager at SafetyCulture to hear more.

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Todd Heimes of Amazon Business comes on the podcast to discuss procurement and sourcing in the modern and how this affects operations and sustainability in the supply chain.

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine during an already stressed time for the supply chain could mean serious risks to sourcing and procurement. Managing editor sits down with The Smart Cube co-founder, Omer Abdullah, to discuss current risks in procurement and what to do to stay resilient.

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John Ditmars, EVP of Operations at National DCP, and one of the recipients of Food Logistics' Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, explains how his business was able to readjust during social distancing requirements.

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The cold storage sector continues to grow at a steady pace as retailers become savvier with online ordering and consumers look for fresher items. Hear what NAI James E Hanson Inc.’s EVP, managing director of the Corporate Services Group, Michael Walters has to say on this episode of the podcast.

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It has been two years of disruption in the supply chain and the pharmaceutical cold chain for consumers. But there has been disruption for a long time leading up to this. Niklas Adamsson, COO of Envirotainer, comes on the podcast to discuss the status of the sector and how technology really is bridging the gaps.

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Krsitin Toth is president and COO of Fernish, an online furniture retailer that both rents and sells home goods. She comes on the podcast to discuss all the inside details about direct-to-consumer logistics and even reverse logistics.

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Managing editor Brielle Jaekel talks with Panasonic process automation business head for North America Gustavo Sepulveda about Panasonic’s special partnership with Lorain County Community College in a special L.I.N.K. Educate episode. Panasonic supports the school with equipment needed and internship matching programs to prepare students for the real manufacturing world.

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There’s news of backlog and overflow at numerous ports all over the world. So why are some ports making public calls for more cargo? In this week’s episode managing editor Brielle Jaekel finds out and discovers how we can mitigate these disruptions from Port of Oakland’s Andrew Hwang, the manager of business development and international marketing.

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Due to disruptions on the seas, companies now include different stipulations in their contracts now that things are so different in the supply chain. Listen to managing editor Brielle Jaekel’s discussion with FisherBroyles partner Tiffany Compres, who focuses on disputes in international arbitration and offers insight into what’s happening legally with these disruptions.

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Anaplan VP of global supply chain solutions Evan Quasney gives insight into how the supply chain disruptions will show up on the Thanksgiving table this year, as managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks him about trends in the industry.

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As strikes plague the supply chain during the labor shortage, managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks Mischa Fisher, chief economist from Angi, about why this is happening now and what can be done for future resilience.

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Managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks president of FleetForce Truck Driving School about the current trends in trucking when it comes to training and retention. The two discuss the impressive need for more drivers as the shortage is expected to continue on.

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Vice president of customer experience of U.S. Xpress, Julie Van De Kamp, also a winner of Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2021 Women in Supply Chain award, comes on the podcast and explains why it is so important to keep investing in yourself to grow your skills in the supply chain.

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Associate editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with Supply and Demand Chain Executive 2021 Women in Supply Chain award winner Abby Nawrocki, who is the regional general manager of Deliverr. She stresses that it is the duty of leaders in the supply chain to bring visibility and recognition to employees while providing a nurturing work environment in order to keep the supply chains moving.

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Anna Karlsdottir, CQO at Controlant and one of the recipients of Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2021 Women in Supply Chain award, details why we need to have diversity in the supply chain with to solve problems from different perspectives.

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Phil Lempert is known as the supermarket guru and is an author/expert in the field. He comes on the podcast to discuss the latest trends in grocery right now, at such a crucial time.

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Associate editor Brielle Jaekel speaks with Xavier Naville, author of the Lettuce Diaries, to learn from his experience working in China in agriculture. He details how we can attribute lessons he learned there to Western industries.

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With so many warehouses having extra space available for the short term, and others looking for warehousing space in a flexible time frame, the idea for flexible warehousing grows. Shortages and frequent changes in demand pushes shippers to look for more flexible options. Associate editor Brielle Jaekel talks with Chunker CEO Brad Wright to learn all about this.

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Associate editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with microfulfillment expert Rueben Scriven, senior analyst at Interact Analysis, to discuss the concept in warehousing and how it has disrupted the market and will continue to do so in the future.

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Two weeks ago the FDA listed about 22 recalls on its website. That is a significant number, showing the importance of food safety and how the structure of recalls is handled. Associate editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with lawyers from Alston & Bird, partner Rachel Lowe and senior associate Sam Jockel to discuss food safety in today’s world and the future.

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Clarissa Rankin is dominating Tik Tok with more than 1 million followers, but works as a truck driver by day. Associate editor Brielle Jaekel talks to her about how she built her following, what the day-to-day experience is right now as a driver and how more women drivers are becoming empowered on social media.

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Associate editor Brielle Jaekel learns about drug testing in the trucking industry from Health Street founder and CEO Jared Rosenthal.

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Associate editor Brielle Jaekel interviews CEO of Maven Machines Avi Geller, who explains why we need to support our drivers and details numerous trends happening in the industry today.

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Description: Assistant editor Mackenna Moralez sits down with Michael Loeffler, VP, materials management, Bell and Arif Mohammed, VP, professional services, NA, Kinaxis to discuss how using the RapidResponse platform helped Bell make gains in not only their speed, but also efficiency within their S&OP process.

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Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive editors sit down with Jenny Lyons, deputy manager at NASA’s Deep Space Logistics, Gateway Program at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, to discuss supply chains in space.

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The road can be a dangerous place especially in the trucking world. As part of the safety month on the podcast, associate editor Brielle Jaekel speaks with director of product innovation at Drivewyze, Charlie Mohn, to answer all the questions about what goes on to keep drivers safe on the road.

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Associate editor Brielle Jaekel dives into how technology affects safety in the supply chain now that technology has taken over, with Will Eadie, CRO at WorkJam.

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Dag Yemenu, EVP at ISN, discusses the company’s recent report on workplace injuries in warehousing and logistics, as the world turns to focus on safety in the workplace.

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Neel Jones Shah, EVP and global head of air freight of freight forwarding company Flexport, comes on the podcast to discuss coronavirus’s impact and sustainability as well as the future outlook of air cargo.

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Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive editors sit down with Tom Madrecki, VP of supply chain for Consumer Brands Association, to discuss the new administration's impact on consumer packaged goods supply chains and what opportunities exist for CPG players in 2021.

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Andy Harig, vice president of tax, trade, sustainability and policy development at FMI, comes on the podcast to discuss the AG Climate Alliance as well as food waste in the food industry and its damaging effects.

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Kellen Betts, project manager in the Sustainable Supply Chains lab at MIT explains what exactly is the circular economy and how to close the loop in the supply chain.

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THEnergy founder Thomas Hillig offers an interview in which he predicts that it will be difficult to sell products or services in the future if you are not relying on renewable energy. WHERE TO FIND US: www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec ww.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive

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Supply chain management company ALOM works to become carbon neutral by 2030. As part of the sustainability month on the podcast, the company’s founder and CEO, Hannah Kain, comes on to discuss how we can achieve sustainable supply chains from end to end. WHERE TO FIND US: www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec ww.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive

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Marina, Brielle and Mackenna visit with Laura Kvistad, senior marketing of communications from Unisys, to discuss airline freight in the supply chain. WHERE TO FIND US: www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive

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Autonomous trucking company Embark has reached level four in driverless technology, allowing trucks to take over on the highway. But in the near future, this technology can be used to fill in gaps and improve efficiency, says Embark head of business development Sam Abidi.  WHERE TO FIND US: www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive

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In an era with so much data at our fingertips, Accenture’s Mark O. George, managing director of supply chain and operations strategy, explains how digital twins can simulate disasters and where the technology will likely to go in the future.  WHERE TO FIND US: www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive

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Associate editor Brielle Jaekel discusses machine learning with Felix Wick, group vice president of data science at Blue Yonder about ways we can include machine learning into our supply chain in ways we haven’t thought of and what happened to the technology during the pandemic.  WHERE TO FIND US: www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive

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Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive editors sit down with Justin Goldston, professor and coordinator of project and supply chain management at Penn State University, as part of its Unsung Heroes series to discuss supply chain education, what it means to be a frontliner and what's in store for young supply chain professionals of the future.

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Automated robotics are here and will be a staple in the future of warehousing. But human workers in the supply chain should not be worried about robots taking their jobs, automation is so much more than replacing human beings. SVT Robotics CEO A.K. Schultz comes on the podcast to dive into all the curious questions associate editor Brielle Jaekel has about robotics in the supply chain. 

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How has the LGBTQ community in the supply chain workplace been affected throughout civil unrest in 2020? Beck Bailey, director of workplace equality at the Human Rights Campaign answers this and shares a deep look at the latest insights from the Corporate Equality Index, www.hrc.org/cei.

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As we focus on people of color and women in our diversity, inclusion and equality month, we cannot forget about the disability community. Johnathan Lucas, head of Nsite, a part of National Industries for the Blind comes on the podcast to discuss how the industry can better embrace disability workers. 

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Delivery Drivers Incorporated recently noticed a surge of female workers in last-mile trucking, exhibiting the industry’s growth in safety, equality and more. Associate editor Brielle Jaekel has a conversation with DDI owner and CEO Aaron Hageman about the reasons behind this, where the industry is going and how the pandemic impacted female employment. 

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Associate editor Brielle Jaekel interviews Ohio State professor Terry Esper about the intricacies of diversity in the supply chain, why it is necessary and the lack of balance throughout. It is a conversation that needs to be had, not just when it is topical but continually. 

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Southern Glazers is one of the biggest importers into the United States, but its focus on alcohol adds extra layers to its distribution processes. Associate editor Brielle Jaekel talks with Bobby Burg, Southern Glazer’s wine and spirits SVP of operations and chief supply chain officer to learn more about this and how COVID-19 has impacted this. 

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Jack Daniel’s only distills its whiskey at its one distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. So how is it able to send its product in mass quantities around the world? Larry Combs, general manager of the Jack Daniel’s Distillery, brings listeners into the process, as associate editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with him for an interview. 

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During the beginning of the pandemic, Sourced Craft Cocktails CEO Tim Angelillo decided to shift his operations to go direct-to-consumer. Associate editor Brielle Jaekel interviews him, and Onfleet co-founder and CEO Khaled Naim about how this was possible and what implementing new technology is like during a pandemic. 

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E-commerce has reached almost every sector of retail, even spirits and alcohol. But buying alcohol online seems like an impossible task given that it is highly regulated. Associate editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with Michael Weiss, CEO and co-founder of Spirit Hub to shine some light on the subject. 

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Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down with Rebecca Brewster, president and COO of American Transportation Research Institute, to discuss driver shortage, results from ATRI’s annual driver report, the future of trucking and transportation and more during this week's #LINKLive.  Tune in every Wednesday at 11 a.m. CT to see the editors share their thoughts on what's happening in the industry at Facebook.com/SDCExec Where to find SDCE: sdcexec.com Facebook.com/SDCExec Twitter.com/SDCExec LinkedIn.com/supply-demand-chain-executive Instagram.com/SDCExec

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Marina, Brielle and Mackenna interview with John Scannapieco, chair of Baker Donelson’s global business team, to discuss how corporations have been rethinking their supply chains since the start of the trade war, and how the pandemic has shifted the focus of sourcing, procurement and offshoring. #LINKLIVE Tune in every Wednesday at 11 a.m. CT to see the editors share their thoughts on what's happening in the industry at Facebook.com/SDCExec Where to find SDCE: sdcexec.com Facebook.com/SDCExec Twitter.com/SDCExec LinkedIn.com/supply-demand-chain-executive Instagram.com/SDCExec

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Associate editor Brielle Jaekel talks with Kevin McCay, chief operating officer of Safe Catch, about the company's new way of testing for mercury in seafood using unique technologies. Testing in general could look very different in the near future.

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Associate editor Brielle discusses hygiene in the workplace throughout the Supply Chain during an important time with an executive from Tork, a hygiene product and services company.

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Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down with Kathy Fulton, executive director for ALAN, to discuss natural disasters, challenges for supply chains and what companies should be doing now to prepare for the future. Tune in every Wednesday at 11 a.m. CT to see the editors share their thoughts on what's happening in the industry at Facebook.com/SDCExec

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Associate editor Brielle Jaekel brings on an executive from Amazon Web Services to demystify the cloud, discussing how Amazon’s retail business pitfalls inspired the creation of AWS and more in regards to the cloud and machine learning. 

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Associate editor Brielle Jaekel takes a look at the notion of reduce, reuse and recycle with the vice president of plastic packaging provider Hi-Cone, Shawn Welch. The company, despite its industry, focuses on stopping plastic pollution and on a more eco-friendly future. WHERE TO FIND US: www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive L.I.N.K. Podcast: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/supplychain?selected=ACBMI4711021202

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Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss upskilling, reskilling and hiring in the supply chain, and the benefits of LinkedIn Learning with supply chain veteran Daniel Stanton. #LINKLive Tune in every Wednesday at 11 a.m. CT to see the editors share their thoughts on what's happening in the industry at Facebook.com/SDCExec Where to find SDCE: sdcexec.com Facebook.com/SDCExec Twitter.com/SDCExec LinkedIn.com/supply-demand-chain-executive Instagram.com/SDCExec

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With growing consumer demands and an extremely lengthened supply chain, it may be easier than ever for companies to get swept up in unethical practices but there is also more accountability than ever before. Associate editor talks with Dan Lionello of Omnae on how to make sure your supply chain is ethical and how consumers are driving that accountability. Where to find SDCE: sdcexec.com Facebook.com/SDCExec Twitter.com/SDCExec LinkedIn.com/supply-demand-chain-executive Instagram.com/SDCExec

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SDCE editors interview Alan Jagnandan, vice president of LaSalle Network, to discuss education in the supply chain, how companies should be hiring for key roles and what specific sectors are thriving in supply chain education over others. #LINKLIVE Tune in every Wednesday at 11 a.m. CT to see the editors share their thoughts on what's happening in the industry at Facebook.com/SDCExec

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Brielle Jaekel, associate editor of SDCE and Food Logistics, talks with Amy Senter, Kellogg Company's chief sustainability officer, about the company's recent wins in food waste and carbon footprint reduction, what this means for the industry and how others can follow.

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Associate editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with Kevin Beasley, CIO at VAI to discuss how blockchain will play an important role in the possible COVID-19 vaccine, currently being worked on. WHERE TO FIND US: www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive L.I.N.K. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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Richard Parke, SVP of Supplier Services at Avetta connects with associate editor Brielle Jaekel to bring awareness to mental health in the warehousing and logistics space in light of Suicide Prevention Month. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health please go to https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources for numerous resources where help is available. You are not alone. WHERE TO FIND US: www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive L.I.N.K. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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Marina, Brielle and Mackenna visit with Laura Kvistad, senior marketing of communications from Unisys, to discuss airline freight in the supply chain. #LINKLIVE Tune in every Wednesday at 11 a.m. CT to see the editors share their thoughts on what's happening in the industry at Facebook.com/SDCExec

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As schools make their final decisions on whether or not they will do in-person or virtual learning this fall, Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down with Terry Esper, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University to talk how this could potentially impact the next generation of supply chain professionals. Tune in every Wednesday at 11 a.m. CT to see the editors share their thoughts on what's happening in the industry at Facebook.com/SDCExec

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Antony Lovell, vice president of applications at Vuealta, joins associate editor Brielle Jaekel to discuss how the supply chain handles back to school.

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Panasonic director Jim Dempsey speaks with associate editor Brielle Jaekel on how drones have leapt off the pages of Sci-Fi novels into the warehouses of today.

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As the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to run rampant, Felisa Preciado Higgins, associate clinical professor at Pennsylvania State University, wants to reassure that your work in the supply chain matters. In this podcast, web editor Mackenna Moralez talks with Higgins on how the pandemic has impacted the supply chain and how it has changed her teaching style.  WHERE TO FIND US: www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive L.I.N.K. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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PwC executive Mark Hermans joins associate editor Brielle Jaekel to discuss how outsourcing offshore has become so prolific in the supply chain and whether or not now is the right time to re-shore these operations.

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Supply chain professor Justin Goldston sits down with web editor Mackenna Moralez to discuss how supply chains are in every industry and how they are expected to change as more companies move to implement more emerging technologies within their functions. WHERE TO FIND US: www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive L.I.N.K. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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Associate editor Brielle Jaekel details some surprising findings regarding buyer-supplier negotiations and discusses this with Scotwork CEO and learns best practices from supply chain lawyer Sarah Rathke. www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive www.foodlogistics.com www.facebook.com/foodlogistics www.twitter.com/foodlogistics www.instagram.com/foodlogisticsmag www.linkedin.com/food-logistics L.I.N.K. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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Rachel Bonnel first pursued a career in finance before finding a love for data and analytics. In this podcast, web editor Mackenna Moralez speaks with Bonnel, now a supply chain management intern for Broan-Nutone, on what it’s like to start a new career at such a young age and how pursuing her education in the supply chain field helps her better prepare for the future.

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Bill Sullivan, executive vice president of advocacy for American Trucking Associations, talks about how recruiting the younger generation today is key to the future of trucking and transportation companies. www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive www.foodlogistics.com www.facebook.com/foodlogistics www.twitter.com/foodlogistics www.instagram.com/foodlogisticsmag www.linkedin.com/food-logistics L.I.N.K. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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Brielle Jaekel, associate editor, speaks with Kurt Russel, logistics, materials and supply chain management major at Rowan University, about what it’s like to begin an internship and study the supply chain at a time when the sector is in the spotlight most during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Web editor Mackenna Moralez sits down with Mary Bartling, professor at University of Wisconsin- Platteville, to discuss how education is becoming essential to a career in the supply chain and what it’s like to teach the function in a rural area where supply chains aren’t usually top of the mind. WHERE TO FIND US: www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive L.I.N.K. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief, talks with Jim Monkmeyer, president of transportation for DHL Supply Chain North America, about the future of trucking and what’s in store for today’s young professionals. WHERE TO FIND US: www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive L.I.N.K. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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Cindy Bolt, senior vice president, manufacturing, automotive and energy for Salesforce, has spent more than two decades in the supply chain industry. Brielle Jaekel, associate editor sits down with Bolt to discuss what it’s like to see the supply chain evolve through a digital revolution.   WHERE TO FIND US: www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive L.I.N.K. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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Editor-in-chief Marina Mayer talks with John Flynn, chief executive officer of Fleet Advantage, about how automation and other emerging technologies in trucking are helping shorten the labor shortage gap. WHERE TO FIND US: www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive L.I.N.K. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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Web editor Mackenna Moralez sits down with Nick Curtis, supply chain specialist at CNH Industrial, to discuss what it’s like being a young professional in the supply chain industry, the misconceptions of being labeled as an “entitled Millennial” and how he didn’t go out seeking the supply chain – it found him. WHERE TO FIND US: www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive

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Editor-in-chief Marina Mayer talks with Rebecca Brewster, president and COO of American Transportation Research Institute, about how the labor shortage of the past is almost non-existent in today’s COVID-19 environment. WHERE TO FIND US: www.sdcexec.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.instagram.com/sdcexec www.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive L.I.N.K. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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Web editor Mackenna Moralez sits down with Penn State student Maggie Dow to discuss the benefits of taking on a supply chain major and how schooling is expected to change as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Angela Fernandez, VP of community engagement at non-profit standards organization GS1 debunks some common misconceptions related to barcodes and visibility in the supply chain in an interview with associate editor Brielle Jaekel. Then, Ian Hess, senior VP of brokerage operations at Nolan Transportation joins her to discuss visibility on the ground. www.sdcexec.com www.foodlogistics.com www.facebook.com/sdcexec www.facebook.com/foodlogistics www.twitter.com/sdcexec www.twitter.com/foodlogistics L.I.N.K. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

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Steve David, VP of Supply Chain at Ferguson reveals how the company and distribution for trade products is modernizing and managing throughout the pandemic. Later on, director of product marketing Emma Vas and sales VP Frank Heenan of Epicor provide some added insight from a technology standpoint.

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Ken Adamo, chief of analytics for DAT Solutions, provides a state of the freight and transportation outlook, and what the future of the industry looks like post-COVID-19.

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COVID-19 has upended the supply chain industry, but what do freight loads look like now?

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For food distribution, regulations have been continually changing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, making it important for companies to consult with lawyers to ensure they're acting accordingly.

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Supply chain editors sit down with special guest Abe Eshkenazi, CEO of The Association for Supply Chain Management, to discuss broken supply chains, meat shortages and the need for sustainability amid a pandemic.

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Nick Recht, enterprise product manager at TEKLYNX, shines a light on food safety amid COVID-19, and how barcode labels and other labeling software can assist in improving the food safety side of a supply chain.

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Tech companies EcoVadis and Form.com explain what is going on with auditing during the pandemic and how technology fits into that.

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This podcast interview with the International Foodservice Distributors Association discusses the various advocacy initiatives and stimulus packages available to the nation's foodservice operations impacted by COVID-19.

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This podcast interview with the Global Cold Chain Alliance details the technologies implemented to help foodservice distributors pivot into direct-to-consumer amid COVID-19.

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The highly competitive foodservice industry continues to adopt software and technology tools to help maintain an edge in the marketplace, which includes trimming costs and boosting visibility. Route optimization software is one of those tools that is delivering on those demands. Phil Ingham, support director at Paragon Software Systems, talks with Food Logistics’ Editorial Director, Lara Sowinski, about the pressures the foodservice industry is facing and how route optimization software is helping address those pressures.

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John Yuva, editor for Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, spoke with Jeanette Barlow, VP of Offering Management—Watson Supply Chain at IBM, about developments she’s seeing in artificial intelligence, major industry trends affecting the supply chain profession and IBM’s latest effort to solve profitability challenges for high-turn inventory industries.