Todd Heimes of Amazon Business comes on the podcast to discuss procurement and sourcing in the modern and how this affects operations and sustainability in the supply chain.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine during an already stressed time for the supply chain could mean serious risks to sourcing and procurement. Managing editor sits down with The Smart Cube co-founder, Omer Abdullah, to discuss current risks in procurement and what to do to stay resilient. 

John Ditmars, EVP of Operations at National DCP, and one of the recipients of Food Logistics' Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, explains how his business was able to readjust during social distancing requirements.

The cold storage sector continues to grow at a steady pace as retailers become savvier with online ordering and consumers look for fresher items. Hear what NAI James E Hanson Inc.’s EVP, managing director of the Corporate Services Group, Michael Walters has to say on this episode of the podcast.

It has been two years of disruption in the supply chain and the pharmaceutical cold chain for consumers. But there has been disruption for a long time leading up to this. Niklas Adamsson, COO of Envirotainer, comes on the podcast to discuss the status of the sector and how technology really is bridging the gaps.

Krsitin Toth is president and COO of Fernish, an online furniture retailer that both rents and sells home goods. She comes on the podcast to discuss all the inside details about direct-to-consumer logistics and even reverse logistics.

Managing editor Brielle Jaekel talks with Panasonic process automation business head for North America Gustavo Sepulveda about Panasonic’s special partnership with Lorain County Community College in a special L.I.N.K. Educate episode. Panasonic supports the school with equipment needed and internship matching programs to prepare students for the real manufacturing world.

There’s news of backlog and overflow at numerous ports all over the world. So why are some ports making public calls for more cargo? In this week’s episode managing editor Brielle Jaekel finds out and discovers how we can mitigate these disruptions from Port of Oakland’s Andrew Hwang, the manager of business development and international marketing.

Due to disruptions on the seas, companies now include different stipulations in their contracts now that things are so different in the supply chain. Listen to managing editor Brielle Jaekel’s discussion with FisherBroyles partner Tiffany Compres, who focuses on disputes in international arbitration and offers insight into what’s happening legally with these disruptions.

Anaplan VP of global supply chain solutions Evan Quasney gives insight into how the supply chain disruptions will show up on the Thanksgiving table this year, as managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks him about trends in the industry.