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Supply Chain Careers Podcast

Supply Chain Careers

133 episodes

4 days ago

In this special two-part episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we take you inside three of the top supply chain university programs in the United States to uncover how they’re shaping the next generation of leaders. Hosts Mike Ogle, Rodney Apple, and Chris Gaffney sit down with Dr. Judy Whipple of Michigan State University, Dr. Brian Fugate of the University of Arkansas, and Chris Gaffney in his role leading Georgia Tech’s Supply Chain and Logistics Institute. You’ll hear firsthand how...

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In this special two-part episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we take you inside three of the top supply chain university programs in the United States to uncover how they’re shaping the next generation of leaders. Hosts Mike Ogle, Rodney Apple, and Chris Gaffney sit down with Dr. Judy Whipple of Michigan State University, Dr. Brian Fugate of the University of Arkansas, and Chris Gaffney in his role leading Georgia Tech’s Supply Chain and Logistics Institute. You’ll hear firsthand how...

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Episodes (20/133)

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

A Day in The Life of a Supply Chain Manager!

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with award-winning supply chain leader, Moonmoon Rathod, for an inside look at what it’s like to work as a Supply Chain Manager. With over a decade of experience at global powerhouses like Amazon, Apple, Daimler Mercedes-Benz, and William Sonoma, Moonmoon shares her career journey, daily responsibilities, and the skills—both technical and soft—that are essential for success in logistics and operations. Tune in as Moonmoon discus...

1 week ago

26 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

Creating a Global Supply Chain Career in the Beverage World - with Jenny Harrison

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers podcast, we talk with Jenny Yao Harrison, a seasoned global supply chain and business transformation executive with over two decades of experience leading cross-functional teams across continents and industries. Currently serving as the commercial leader for a strategic customer at Niagara Bottling, Jenny shares insights from a career that has taken her from Coca-Cola’s global operations to leading supply chain strategy at Finlays in London. We expl...

3 weeks ago

53 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

Making Supply Chains Smarter: A Career in Optimization and Analytics

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Scott Mason, a seasoned supply chain leader whose career spans high-impact roles in industry, academia, and now at Amazon, where he leads optimization efforts for under-the-roof operations. Scott shares how his early experiences in semiconductor manufacturing and consulting laid the groundwork for a career focused on modeling, analytics, and systems thinking. He reflects on his academic tenure at Clemson and the University ...

1 month ago

39 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

Building a Career in Manufacturing Leadership - with John Peoples

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers podcast, we sit down with John Peoples, a seasoned supply chain and operations leader whose career spans major organizations like Ford, Halliburton, Coca-Cola, and Domino’s. John shares how he built his career from the plant floor to multi-site operations leadership—emphasizing the importance of curiosity, continuous improvement, and a people-first leadership style. From leading startup facilities to turning around underperforming sites, John reveal...

1 month ago

51 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

Finding Motivation & Overcoming Burnout at Work - with Elizabeth Lotardo

In this insightful episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Elizabeth Lotardo, consultant, writer, training creator, and author of "Leading Yourself." This episode is part of our "Talent Building and Engagement" podcast series. Elizabeth shares powerful insights on overcoming burnout, finding true meaning at work, and driving personal and professional motivation. Learn how to distinguish between compliance and commitment, the critical importance of soft skills, and how em...

2 months ago

34 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

Supply Chain is More Than Just a Business - It’s a Community

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Bob Ferrari, a seasoned industry analyst, consultant, and founder of Supply Chain Matters. Bob shares his incredible career journey, from an unexpected start in logistics to becoming a thought leader in supply chain strategy, technology, and workforce trends. We explore the evolving landscape of supply chain management, the role of AI and machine learning, the impact of reshoring and nearshoring, and how professionals can f...

2 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

Supply Chain Risk Management: A Career at the Intersection of Crisis and Strategy

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, hosts Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney sit down with David Shillingford, CoFounder of Everstream Analytics, to explore the evolving landscape of supply chain risk management. David shares his unconventional career journey—from the British Army to leading analytics-driven startups—and provides invaluable insights into how businesses can proactively manage risk in today's complex global supply chains. With real-world examples and expert advice,...

3 months ago

42 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

From Project Manager to COO: How Getting Things Done Builds Leadership

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Erin Horvath, former Chief Operating Officer at United Natural Foods (UNFI), to explore her remarkable journey from project management to the C-suite. Erin shares how her early experience in project management shaped her leadership style, the importance of execution in driving career growth, and the pivotal moments that defined her rise to executive leadership. She dives into how an enterprise mindset, curiosity, and cross-...

3 months ago

39 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

How a Near-Death Experience Transformed a Leader: Tarek Taha’s Career Story

What happens when a near-death experience completely shifts your perspective on life and leadership? In this powerful episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Tarek Taha, Senior Director of Engineering & Technology at J.B. Hunt, to hear his incredible journey - from a thriving career to a life-threatening illness that forced him to rethink everything. Tarek shares how a sudden and severe brain infection nearly took his life, the difficult choice to undergo high-risk ...

4 months ago

39 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

Global Logistics Predictions in 2025: Tariffs and other Supply Chain Insights

Chris Wall, co-founder and CEO of Zeus Logics sits down with Rodney Apple to talk about the impact of Trump tariffs and other things to look for in 2025 in the global supply chain landscape. Chris is the co founder and CEO of Zeus Logics, which is a global trade And logistics company. Chris's expertise in global trade policy helps us explore the evolving dynamics of global trade and logistics under the backdrop of changing policies as we roll into 2025 under a new Trump administration. F...

4 months ago

43 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

Glen Wegel on the Value of Service, Associations, and Mentorship

This episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast features Glen Wegel, who brings 25 years of experience to the table, including his role since 2018 with Kitchen Cabinet Distributors (KCD). At KCD, Glen oversees logistics, distribution, delivery and transportation, and domestic manufacturing, while also leading the Information Technology and Environmental, Health & Safety teams. Notably, this has been during a period of extraordinary growth—over 1,200%.Glen shares how he began his supply c...

5 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

Tariffs and Supply Chain Risk Management in 2025

In this special edition of the Supply Chain Careers podcast, hosts Mike Ogle, Chris Gaffney, and Rodney Apple discuss the impact of the post-election landscape on supply chain talent and strategies and how executives can mitigate risks moving into 2025. Key topics include the potential for increased tariffs, changes to trade policies, and their ripple effects on industries like manufacturing, procurement, and logistics. They explore the rising demand for automation, workforce challenges, and ...

5 months ago

42 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

The Clorox Company's CSCO Leading Through Massive Change and Transformation

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we speak with Rick McDonald, most recently CSCO for The Clorox Company, as part of his 32 years with the company, plus multiple previous positions over nine years at Frito-Lay. It all started with a summer job at a metal fabrication factory, growing an interest in developing his efficiency gene. Rick took on the tasks at Clorox that nobody else wanted, enabling his ability to be called on as a fixer, stepping into difficult situations where...

6 months ago

49 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

La-Z-Boy's CSCO Shares Career Growth Insights: Embrace Diversity of Experience and Adaptability

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we speak with Mike Leggett, Chief Supply Chain Officer for La-Z-Boy, who has also progressed through positions at Kimberly Clark, Abbott Laboratories, Masonite, and Dentsply Sirona. Mike got his start in supply chain pursuing finance at Ohio State, but after attending a Transportation Logistics Association meeting and enjoying the free pizza, found that a speaker from Big Lots inspired him to look further into supply chain. He shares his tr...

6 months ago

54 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

Lee Beard on Strategic Career Pivots, Leadership, and Sustainability in Supply Chain

n this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we talk with Lee Beard, a supply chain executive with extensive experience at companies such as Coca-Cola, Nordstrom, Nike and Dell. Lee knew he wanted to be an engineer because his dad was a manufacturing guy, but then made his way into logistics where he saw a future. He has achieved his career goal of leading large teams and organizations. To get there he knew he needed greater financial understanding, so he got an MS in Management with a...

7 months ago

49 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

Series Recap: Growth as a Leader Relies Upon Grit and Accountability

In this episode, Chris Gaffney, Rodney Apple, and Mike Ogle synthesize each lesson from the entirety of the SCC Leadership Series. In this 20th episode, they discuss ways that your team can benefit from these lessons and how to implement a lot of these practices across your organization. Chris emphasizes that these best practices in leadership are not limited to supply chain practices. So share across your networks and help others become better leaders and improve their own career success.Lea...

8 months ago

34 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

Steve Simmerman on How Robotics Changed the Supply Chain Workforce

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we talk with Steve Simmerman, currently Vice-President of Global Alliances with Locus Robotics. Steve has extensive experience in supply chain automation and information systems. He provides how he got started in supply chain and the transitions he has made. Transitions that were inspired by carefully tracking industry trends and finding the opportunities to pursue what's next. Steve explains the value of one of those "What's Next?" as the ...

8 months ago

41 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

Unlocking Value with Change Management and Planning

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we have Katie Fowler, President of Unchained Value. Katie starts with her career path prior to starting up Unchained Value, which most recently she spent 11 years at energy services firm Schlumberger, advancing through sourcing and costing focused roles, all the way up to a VP role. Plus two years at Fluke Electronics as a Master Scheduler and a Planner/Buyer. Katie said supply chain found her starting at 15 years old. She has operations ex...

9 months ago

38 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

The Career Path of a Director, Global Procurement

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers podcast, we sit down with Walter Abreu, Director of Global Procurement at Del Monte, to discuss his fascinating career journey. Walter shares his experiences, starting from his early days in finance and international trade, leading to his current leadership role in global procurement. Tune in to learn about the critical hard and soft skills needed for success in procurement, including negotiation, market analysis, and effective communication. Walter...

9 months ago

42 minutes

Supply Chain Careers Podcast

Reshaping The Trucking World - with NMFTA Leaders, Debbie Sparks & Joe Ohr

In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers podcast, we are joined by two key leaders from the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) – Debbie Sparks, Executive Director, and Joe Ohr, Chief Operating Officer. Together, they share their journeys into the supply chain industry, the mission of NMFTA, and how they are helping to reshape the trucking world through digital innovation.Listen as Debbie and Joe dive into the heart of the trucking industry, reflecting on their personal expe...

10 months ago

47 minutes