This live episode of the Logistics Leadership Podcast features special guest Dale Rogers, ON Semiconductor Professor of Business at Arizona State University, who has decades of academic and industry experience. In conversation with Karl Siebrecht and Ben Dean at the Logistics Leadership Forum, Dale shares stories from his career, reflects on the transformation of the supply chain field, and explores emerging challenges and innovations—from AI to talent development. The discussion offers deep insight into how the field has grown in scope, complexity, and strategic importance.

Key topics discussed:

• The broad and evolving nature of supply chain as a discipline that spans finance, marketing, operations, and technology.
• The impact of artificial intelligence, automation, and semiconductor advancements on global logistics systems.
• The changing landscape of talent in supply chain including shifts in education, international student enrollment, and the need for technical and communication skills.
• The challenges of supply chain education and perception among younger generations, and efforts to increase visibility of the field in early education.

Recorded live at the Logistics Leadership Forum, April 24, 2025 (Scottsdale, AZ)