The 2017 Supply Chains to Admire
Defining supply chain excellence is easier to say than to do. The Supply Chains to AdmireTM Methodology is an attempt by Supply Chain Insights to identify companies within peer groups that outperform. In this episode of Straight Talk with Supply Chain Insights, Helen and Lora talk with special guest Samuel Borthwick, Research Associate at Supply Chain Insights, about […]
The Future of Robotics with Tom Bonkenburg of St. Onge Company
In this episode Lora Cecere, Founder of Supply Chain Insights, interviews Tom Bonkenburg, Director of European Operations for St. Onge Company, on the future of robotics and what this means for supply chain leaders as they think through their plans for Supply Chain 2030. In the interview Tom outlines what to expect in manufacturing, transportation and warehousing […]
Insights on S&OP Research with Liam Harrington of Oliver Wight
In this episode Liam Harrington, a 32-year veteran of Oliver Wight, shares his insights on a recent study conducted by Oliver Wight of 152 CEOs. Liam shares what surprised him in the study, and what he thinks the insights mean for line-of-business leaders. Straight Talk With Supply Chain Insights – Podcast episode #218
Imagine the Supply Chain of 2030
The 2017 Supply Chain Insights Global Summit is just around the corner! In this episode Lora introduces the two keynote speakers for the conference and shares some exciting news about the newly innovated Supply Chain Impact! game. Other topics include panel and case study speakers, The Digital Showcase, and networking excursions. Straight Talk With Supply […]
Probabilistic Forecasting with Antony Nardozza
An interview with Antony Nardozza, Material Manager of Spairliners (Lufthansa / Air France JV). He oversees the investment and divestment of a $200 million inventory. In this interview Antony shares his rationale for the selection and implementation of probabilistic forecasting as an inventory and customer satisfaction technique. Straight Talk With Supply Chain Insights – Podcast […]
Digital Transformation: It Takes a Village
A call to action by Supply Chain Insights’ Lora Cecere based on her April 6, 2017 Supply Chain Shaman blog post. In this episode Lora talks about her goal to work with business leaders to test technologies to deliver business outcomes. Join the village to become a part of the future of supply chain. Straight Talk […]
The Job Is Not Done!
In this episode of Straight Talk With Supply Chain Insights, Lora and Helen discuss the journey from cost to value facing supply chain leaders. As we travel down this long, dark, dusty road it is easy to be distracted by the glamor that is new technology implementation. Once the implementation is complete the real work […]
Diversity
Everyone talks about diversity, but are we walking the walk, or have we become content with the changes and advancements that have been made in the past 40 years? In this episode of Straight Talk with Supply Chain Insights Lora reflects on her experiences from the start of her career concerning diversity in supply chain, […]
Cross-Company Academy Training
In this episode of Straight Talk with Supply Chain Insights, Lora and Helen discuss the upcoming training experience being provided by Supply Chain Insights LLC and CorpU. Listen to get details on what the Cross-Company Academy is, why it is important, and how you can participate. Straight Talk With Supply Chain Insights – Podcast episode […]
The Digital Transformation Drinking Game
New technologies crop up all the time, but how do we choose which ones will work or not? More importantly, how do we decide which ones work for our companies? It’s a game of trial-and-error in many cases and it is important to take caution not to get wrapped up and punch drunk on new technologies […]