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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Nov 4, 2021 • 20min
Beyond the Robots: Keys to Successful Supply Chain Automation
When it comes to automating the warehouse, buying the robots is just the beginning.Support the show
Oct 28, 2021 • 24min
‘Sourcing Can Change the World.’ Here’s How.
Can ethical sourcing practices really “change the world”?Support the show
Oct 21, 2021 • 24min
Robots in the Warehouse: A Necessity for Survival?
Over the years, the technology of robotics in the warehouse has evolved from something that’s nice to have to an absolute necessity.Support the show
Oct 14, 2021 • 22min
Where Will We Get the Rare Earth Minerals for Our Electric Cars?
Are we on target for making zero-emission vehicles account for half of all cars sold in the U.S. by 2030? Not without enough rare earth minerals to build them.Support the show
Oct 7, 2021 • 19min
Suppliers vs. Buyers: Who Holds the Power Today?
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Sep 30, 2021 • 24min
Why Supply Chains Are Critical to the Success of Brands
A lot of factors go into the success or failure of consumer brands, but one of them stands out today: the supply chain.Support the show
Sep 23, 2021 • 22min
China vs. Southeast Asia: Where Is Manufacturing Going?
You might think that the recent spate of supply chain disruptions would have caused a stampede of manufacturers out of China, or at least prompted them to diversify sourcing. But that hasn’t been the case.Support the show
Sep 16, 2021 • 24min
Why Logistics Must Embrace A.I. Now
Artificial intelligence promises huge benefits to the logistics sector — so why is it so slow in being fully adopted there?Support the show
Sep 8, 2021 • 20min
A Portrait of the Post-Pandemic Grocery Shopper
What is this creature whom we call “the post-pandemic grocery shopper”?Support the show
Sep 2, 2021 • 26min
The Price of Success: How Xero Shoes Survived the Pandemic
No aspect of business is as frustrating as hitting it big with customers, yet not being able to get product to them.Support the show
