Supply Chain - Unfiltered

Supply Chain - Unfiltered

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Supply Chain - Unfiltered episodes

  • Why Recruitment and Retention Must Support Short-Term Goals (Audio)
    In this episode, we dive into the evolving dynamics in supply chain recruitment and retention. Joined by Christine Corson, Executive Director at DSJ Global, the episode explores the implications of Gartner’s labor market survey, the rise of short-term hiring strategies, and the growing importance of agility and adaptability in candidates. Christine shares actionable advice for job seekers, from networking and resume refinement to navigating AI in recruitment, while emphasizing the enduring value of human connection in hiring. Tune in for insights that empower professionals to thrive in a shifting global landscape.
    29 min
  • How to Integrate Blockchain to Supply Chains
    Join us for our latest episode featuring Alexander Style, General Manager of Americas at Vinturas, who joins our host, Melanie Stern, to discuss integrating blockchain technology into supply chains. They tackle the risks, cybersecurity, benefits, and use cases for how this technology is accelerating information sharing.
    29 min
  • Managing Supply Chains When VUCA Yields Transformation (Audio)
    From the 2025 ISM World Conference in Orlando, Florida, this episode features transformative supply chain executive LeAnne Coulter.

    She joins host Melanie Stern to share crucial insights on how procurement and supply chain professionals can survive and thrive, amid today’s VUCA environment (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) and supply chain regionalization. As Coulter notes, “The world is too small, and supply chains are too vast”—a reminder of the delicate balance between global interconnectivity and local resilience.

    31 min
  • Is Your Work Facility Healthy?
    Join us for our latest episode featuring Joanna Frank, CEO and President of Fitwel, who joins our host, Melanie Stern, to discuss building safe and healthy facilities. Frank highlights examples of health impacts along with design decisions to increase the health of employees and customers using a physical space.
    33 min
  • The Status Quo of Climate Shifts and Supply Chains' Resistance (Audio)
    Tune in to the latest ISM podcast featuring Yann Babarroux, co-founder and CEO of Otonomi, and Peter Waggonner, public policy director at Greater New Orleans, Inc. In this episode, they explore the impact of climate crises, evolving policies, and the shifting risk landscape—along with the actions individuals and organizations are taking to mitigate these challenges.

    Link: https://www.ismworld.org/supply-management-news-and-reports/news-publications/ism-podcast-supply-chain-unfiltered/

    42 min
  • Challenges in Trucking 2025 (Audio)
    Join us for our latest episode featuring Brian Antonellis, Senior Vice President of Fleet Operations at Fleet Advantage. Together, our host Melanie Stern and Brian will explore the current and future challenges for the trucking industry in 2025, what moves organizations can make to set themselves up for success, and what considerations to understand.
    31 min
  • Attracting and Retaining Top Supply Chain Talent in 2025 and Beyond (Audio)
    In this episode, we dive deep into the strategies that supply chain and procurement organizations are using to attract and retain top talent in today's competitive market. Join our host, Melanie Stern, as she sits down with Kimberly Neisen, Director of Talent at ProcureAbility, to explore the latest trends and best practices. From growth opportunities and employee recognition to motivation and combating burnout, discover how your organization can stay ahead in the talent game.
    30 min

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Supply Chain — Unfiltered, presented by the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®), is 20-to-30-minutes of everything you want to know about end-to-end supply chain but were afraid to ask. Our…