End-to-End Insights

In this episode of End-to-End Insights, host Nicole Quigley, Content Marketing Manager, sits down with Kris Kelly, President & CEO of Velocity Electronics, to explore what building a bullet proof supply chain in a disruptive market looks like in today’s electronics industry. Together, they discuss why disruption has become a permanent part of the operating environment and how organizations can build flexibility into their supply chains before shortages, allocation, and long lead times impact production.

The conversation takes a closer look at why optionality matters, how the lowest-price approach can become a risk in an allocated market, and why companies are treating supply chain protection more like insurance. Kris shares how teams can create resilience without waste by thinking about sourcing options, buffer stock, lifecycle planning, and the role of trusted partners when supply gets tight.

Listeners can expect

• A practical look at how electronics supply chains are evolving amid allocation, geopolitical shifts, AI-driven demand, and increasing price pressure
• Real insight into how optionality, sourcing continuity, lifecycle planning, and alternative supply chain solutions help organizations build long-term resilience
• Actionable takeaways for supply chain leaders: stay proactive, avoid sole sourcing, and build partnerships that strengthen flexibility before disruption occurs

Learn more about Velocity Electronics: https://velocityelectronics.com/

In this episode of End-to-End Insights, host Nicole Quigley, Content Marketing Manager, sits down with John Finnigan, Sr. Supply Chain Management Director, and Stefan Sehorsch, Supply Chain Planning Manager II, to explore how supply chain planning has evolved into a critical business capability. Together, they discuss how strong planning helps organizations connect customer demand, supply realities, operations, and financial priorities to make faster, more informed decisions.

The conversation takes a closer look at how ongoing volatility, material constraints, shifting demand, and growing operational complexity are changing the role of planning. John and Stefan share why the goal isn't to create a perfect forecast, but to build a connected view of the business, understand potential trade-offs, and quickly turn insights into action.

They also explore the importance of clean data, cross-functional alignment, scenario planning, and technology in helping organizations move from reactive firefighting to proactive decision-making.

Listeners can expect:

• A practical look at how supply chain planning connects demand, supply, operations, and financial priorities
• Real insight into why speed, scenario planning, clean data, and cross-functional alignment are increasingly important in a volatile environment
• Actionable takeaways for supply chain leaders: strengthen the fundamentals, create a shared view of the business, and use planning to move from firefighting to faster, more proactive decisions

Learn more about Procurement and Supply Chain Services at Jabil: https://pscs.jabil.com/

In this episode of End-to-End Insights, host Nicole Quigley, Content Marketing Manager, sits down with Steven DelCarlino, Director, Business Development, Jabil Procurement & Supply Chain Services, and guest and industry expert Curtis Farrow, Managing Director at Armanino, to explore what private equity firms need to consider when investing in high-growth markets like AI and data center infrastructure. Together, they examine the opportunity from two perspectives: what investors need to understand financially during diligence and what they need to evaluate operationally to determine whether an investment thesis can actually be delivered after close.

The conversation takes a closer look at what separates a strong company from one simply benefiting from a strong market. Steven and Curtis discuss how working capital, supplier capacity, customer diversification, operational readiness, and financial diligence can uncover risks and opportunities before an investment is made. They also explore why financial and operational teams need to work together throughout the investment lifecycle to turn diligence insights into a clear value creation strategy.

Listeners can expect:
A practical look at why AI and data center infrastructure are attracting private equity investment—and what firms should evaluate beyond market growth
• Real insight into how financial diligence, supply chain readiness, working capital, and operational scalability can help validate an investment thesis
• Actionable takeaways for investors and operators: look beyond the growth story, align financial and operational teams early, and establish a clear plan for creating and measuring value after close

Learn more about Procurement and Supply Chain Services at Jabil: https://pscs.jabil.com/

In this episode of End-to-End Insights, host Nicole Quigley, Content Marketing Manager, is joined by Ryan Johnson, Director Indirect Technology, and Leanne Pepper, Solutions Innovation Manager I at Jabil, to explore what really drives successful procurement technology transformations. Together, they discuss why technology alone isn't enough and how data quality, process design, stakeholder alignment, and user adoption ultimately determine whether a procurement platform delivers lasting value.

The conversation examines common misconceptions around procurement technology, from selecting the "best" platform to assuming implementation is the finish line. Ryan and Leanne share practical lessons from supporting procurement technology initiatives every day, including how organizations can prepare for implementation, improve adoption, and continuously optimize their digital procurement capabilities over time.

Listeners can expect:

• A practical look at how organizations can prepare for successful procurement technology implementations
• Real insight into why data quality, governance, user adoption, and continuous optimization matter more than the technology itself
• Actionable takeaways for procurement leaders: solve business problems before buying technology, engage the right stakeholders early, and treat go-live as the beginning—not the end—of your transformation journey

Learn more about Procurement and Supply Chain Services at Jabil.

In this episode of End-to-End Insights, host Nicole Quigley is joined by Kris Kelly, President and CEO of Velocity Electronics, and Khloe Boswell, Business Unit Manager at Retronix, to explore what supply chain resilience really looks like in today's electronics industry. Together, they discuss why disruption has become a permanent part of the operating environment and how organizations can build flexibility into their supply chains before shortages, allocation, and long lead times impact production.

The conversation examines how sourcing continuity, lifecycle extension, and alternative supply chain solutions work together to strengthen resilience. Kris and Khloe share how companies can move beyond reactive problem-solving by expanding their options, improving planning, and leveraging trusted partners to navigate increasingly complex global supply chains.

Listeners can expect:

• A practical look at how electronics supply chains are evolving amid allocation, geopolitical shifts, and increasing demand for advanced technologies
• Real insight into how sourcing continuity, lifecycle extension, and alternative solutions help organizations build long-term resilience
• Actionable takeaways for supply chain leaders: stay proactive, embrace optionality, and build partnerships that strengthen flexibility before disruption occurs

Learn more about Procurement and Supply Chain Services at Jabil: https://pscs.jabil.com/

Leading Through Volatility: What Procurement Leadership Looks Like When Supply Is Tight with Graham, Chief Procurement Officer

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In this episode of End-to-End Insights, host Nicole Quigley is joined by Graham, Chief Procurement Officer at Jabil, to explore how procurement has evolved from a cost-focused function into a strategic driver of business resilience. Graham shares how today's procurement leaders must navigate ongoing shortages, allocation, geopolitical disruption, and supply volatility while building stronger supplier relationships that create long-term value.

The conversation examines why proactive planning, trusted supplier partnerships, and data-driven decision-making have become essential in an environment where disruption is no longer the exception. Graham also explains how Jabil's unique approach to supplier relationship management helps strengthen resilience, improve collaboration, and position procurement as a competitive advantage rather than simply a cost center.

Listeners can expect:

• A practical look at how procurement leaders prepare for shortages, allocation, and ongoing supply chain volatility
• Real insight into why supplier relationships, transparency, and data are critical to building supply chain resilience
• Actionable leadership takeaways: invest in long-term partnerships, communicate proactively, and treat procurement as a strategic value creator, not just a cost center

Learn more about Procurement and Supply Chain Services at Jabil: https://pscs.jabil.com/

In this episode of End-to-End Insights, host Nicole Quigley, is joined by Director, Procurement & Supply Chain Services, Steven DelCarlino, to explore why supply chain has become a critical value creation lever for private equity firms and portfolio companies. Drawing on his experience supporting private equity investments and operational transformations, Steven shares how supply chain impacts everything from margin and working capital to business resilience and exit readiness.

This conversation takes a closer look at how the role of supply chain has evolved in a post-COVID world, where disruptions, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting global trade dynamics have made risk management just as important as cost reduction. Steven also explains how firms can evaluate supplier concentration, strengthen resilience, and leverage supply chain insights throughout the investment lifecycle; from due diligence and value creation to eventual exit.

Listeners can expect:

• A practical look at how supply chain influences private equity investment decisions and portfolio performance

• Real insight into balancing cost reduction with resilience, supplier diversification, and risk management
  
• Actionable takeaways for investors and operators: understand your supplier ecosystem, build resilience into your supply chain strategy, and treat supply chain as a core part of the investment thesis, not an afterthought.
  
  Learn more about Procurement and Supply Chain Services at Jabil.

In this episode of End-to-End Insights, host Nicole Quigley, Content Marketing Manager, is joined by Priya Anand, Director of Logistics Services at Jabil, to explore how logistics has evolved from tactical execution to strategic orchestration. Priya shares her perspective on why logistics is often misunderstood as simply moving products from point A to point B, when in reality it connects the full supply chain, from sourcing and production to final delivery and revenue realization.

The conversation breaks down the difference between 3PL, 4PL, and Logistics as a Service, highlighting how orchestration helps companies reduce complexity, improve visibility, strengthen governance, and respond faster to disruption. Priya also explains why connected data, scenario planning, reliable partners, and business resilience are becoming essential in a volatile global market.

Listeners can expect:

• A practical explanation of the difference between logistics execution and orchestration
• Insight into how Logistics as a Service helps connect partners, data, systems, and decision-making across the supply chain
• Actionable takeaways for building resilience: improve visibility, evaluate partner performance, reduce handoff complexity, and treat logistics as a strategic driver, not just a tactical fix

Learn more about Procurement and Supply Chain Services at Jabil.

In this episode of End-to-End Insights, host and Content Marketing Manager, Nicole Quigley, is joined by Senior Director, Global Procurement, Kurt Shafer, and Business Unit Coordinator, Procurement Services, Alan Garcia, to unpack why indirect procurement is often overlooked and how that creates hidden risk, cost, and complexity. The conversation explores common red flags in indirect procurement, from inconsistent buying practices and messy data to urgent spot buys, supplier sprawl, and missed opportunities for cost reduction.

Kurt and Alan discuss how indirect procurement can become a competitive advantage, especially when companies use the right mix of people, process, and technology to move faster without sacrificing governance.

Listeners can expect:

• A clear look at why indirect procurement is often treated as an afterthought and why that can be costly
• Practical insight into common red flags like rogue spend, inconsistent processes, urgent spot buys, and too many suppliers
• Actionable takeaways for improving indirect procurement: clean the data, standardize where possible, use supplier leverage, and invest in technology to increase speed and control

Learn more about Procurement and Supply Chain Services at Jabil: https://pscs.jabil.com/

n the debut episode of End-to-End Insights, host Nicole Quigley, Content Marketing Manager, is joined by Frank McKay, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Jabil, to explore how supply chain has evolved from a back-office function to a strategic driver of business value. Frank shares his perspective on what “end-to-end” really means in practice, from forecast to final delivery, and why disconnected systems and siloed teams lead to costly tradeoffs. The conversation also highlights how technology, global complexity, and recent disruptions have elevated supply chain’s role, along with practical advice for making faster, more confident decisions.

Listeners can expect:

• A practical definition of “end-to-end” supply chain and why it matters now
• Real insight into how silos, data gaps, and slow decisions impact outcomes
• Actionable leadership takeaways: trust your teams, prioritize action over talk, and focus on people, process, and technology