The SupplyChainBrain Podcast
Bob Bowman
The SupplyChainBrain Podcast features in-depth conversations with industry practitioners, academics, consultants and other experts on every aspect of supply-chain management and international trade. Available for streaming or downloading.
Episodes
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Dec 16, 2022 • 25min
A New Report Card on Ships’ Carbon Emissions
A new mandatory report card for carbon emissions by ships of greater than 5,000 gross tons has huge implications for the commercial maritime industry.Support the show
Dec 9, 2022 • 25min
How Computer Language Models Will Transform the Business World
If a computer can convincingly replicate human text, where does that leave the human?Support the show
Dec 2, 2022 • 20min
Can Mexico Replace China as a Manufacturing Powerhouse?
China is losing its luster as a low-cost source of manufacturing. Is Mexico an alternative?Support the show
Nov 25, 2022 • 21min
The Reinvention of Sales and Operations Planning
Sales and operations planning (S&OP) was created way back in the 1980s. But it is relevant to today’s world of supply chain disruptions and uncertainty? Support the show
Nov 10, 2022 • 18min
Solar Energy Is Here to Stay — and Growing
Solar power has come of age. Support the show
Nov 4, 2022 • 23min
The Warehouse Management Dilemma: Pain Points and Cures
All those warehouses that have survived up to now on old-school manual processes? They’re not working anymore.Support the show
Oct 28, 2022 • 21min
Three Mistakes That Procurement Makes — and How to Avoid Them
The success of any global supply chain starts with procurement. But a lot of companies are getting that function wrong.Support the show
Oct 21, 2022 • 19min
Charging Up the Battery Supply Chain to Meet Demand for EVs
Government and private industry alike have set ambitious targets for the production of electric vehicles. But will their efforts be short-circuited by a broken battery supply chain? Support the show
Oct 14, 2022 • 25min
The Shifting Dynamic Between Ocean Carriers and Shippers
In the seesawing relationship between ocean shippers and carriers, who’s up right now? And who’s down? Support the show
Oct 7, 2022 • 25min
What Is a ‘Socially Responsible’ Organization?
In these times of global crisis, there’s never been a greater need for the socially responsible organization. Support the show
