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.
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Apr 27, 2022 • 22min
‘Breaking the Bias’: What’s It Like to Be a Female Founder in Logistics Tech?
It’s tough enough starting a company. But for a female entrepreneur in the world of parcel logistics, it’s equally vital to promote diversity within the industry.Support the show
Apr 20, 2022 • 21min
Using Supply Chain Data for Real-Time Decision-Making
It’s great to have all that supply chain data at your fingertips — but can you do anything with it?Support the show
Apr 14, 2022 • 22min
Solving the Warehouse Labor Shortage: Part 2
Warehousing is suffering from an acute shortfall of labor. Is automation the answer?Support the show
Apr 6, 2022 • 19min
Solving the Warehouse Labor Shortage: Part 1
Warehousing and transportation providers need solutions for coping with what looks to be a long-term shortage of labor.Support the show
Mar 31, 2022 • 20min
Embracing the Challenge of ESG in the Supply Chain
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards are becoming essential to the success of global supply chains.Support the show
Mar 23, 2022 • 17min
Can 3D Printing Help Fix Broken Supply Chains?
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has been touted for years as a revolution in goods production — one that’s able to meet the demands of today’s picky consumer. So why hasn’t it made more progress to date?Support the show
Mar 16, 2022 • 19min
The Truck Driver Shortage: Problem and Solutions
The U.S. is around 80,000 commercial truck drivers short of what’s needed to meet current demand. And requirements for the future will send that number soaring.Support the show
Mar 9, 2022 • 17min
Is Mexico Violating the USMCA on Biotech Imports?
Trade in agricultural products between the U.S. and Mexico is massive: the U.S. ships nearly $20 billion in farm exports to Mexico each year. But that relationship could be in jeopardy .Support the show
Feb 23, 2022 • 21min
The Real-World Impact of the Infrastructure Bill
The $1.2 billion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden late last year has been heralded by some as the solution to the problem of how to repair and expand the nation’s crumbling and antiquated system of roads, rails, ports, airports and waterways. One can only hope. Support the show
Feb 17, 2022 • 20min
Podcast | How Inventory Management Can Fix Broken Supply Chains
Inventory management poses a huge challenge to retailers today — but it’s also the key to matching supply with demand in difficult times.Support the show
