Best CSCMP Podcasts (2025)

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S3E7: Balancing Trade-Offs & Leveraging Networks to Deliver Innovation with Tractor Supply's Colin Yankee 53:53

15d ago53:53

53:53

For the April 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby were live at the Spring 2025 Supply Chain Forum with Colin Yankee chief supply chain officer for Tractor Supply Company, to discuss the supply chain strategies and operational efficiencies that help companies thrive in uncertain times. Their in-depth conversation explored Tractor Supply…

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S3E6: The Promise of Technology in Uncertain Times with Shipium CEO Jason Murray 33:19

2M ago33:19

33:19

For the March 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by guest host Thomas Deakins, managing director of the Global Supply Chain Institute, and Jason Murray, CEO and co-founder at Shipium to explore how data-driven decision-making fuels modern supply chain success. Their in-depth conversation touches on the power of predictive t…

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S3E5: How Economics, Policy, and Labor Affect Maritime Operations with South Carolina Ports CEO Barbara Melvin 30:21

3M ago30:21

30:21

For the February 2025 episode, host Ted Stank and guest host Josh King speak with Barbara Melvin, CEO and president of the South Carolina Ports about everything from U.S. trade and tariffs to the impact of labor and economic development on port operations. A member of the GSCI Advisory Board Melvin runs one of the fastest-growing ports in the count…

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S3E4: Retail Returns and Cybersecurity Insights with Huseyn Abdulla and Seongkyoon Jeong 35:51

4M ago35:51

35:51

For the first episode of 2025, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with UT Knoxville experts Huseyn Abdulla and Seongkyoon Jeong about their research in the areas of returns management and supply chain cybersecurity. Assistant professors and esteemed scholars in their disciplines, Abdulla and Jeong’s insights are a deep dive into the challenge…

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S3E3: Election Impact and Economic Forces Affecting Supply Chains with Marianne Wanamaker 35:47

5M ago35:47

35:47

For our December episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Marianne Wanamaker, dean of UT's Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs and a professor of economics and public policy. Wanamaker, who served as the chief domestic economist for the White House Council of Economic Advisors during the first Trump administ…

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S3E2: Making the Workplace Meaningful with TrailPath and Sunland Logistics 55:55

6M ago55:55

55:55

For our November episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby were live at the Fall 2024 Supply Chain Forum, where they spoke with Robert Martichenko, board chair for TrailPath Workplace Solutions, and Sunland Logistics Solutions' CEO Arch Thomason and VP of Human Resources Diane Lowman. With fundamental forces, from population demographics to shift…

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S3E1: Creating Real-World Learning Environments with Paul Fortunato and Albemarle 35:59

6M ago35:59

35:59

For the first episode of our third season, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Haslam College of Business lecturer Paul Fortunato and partners from his Supply Chain Project Management (SCM 430) course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Fortunato, a former executive with Dow Chemical Company, invited Lori Maurer, director of the ce…

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BONUS Episode: Live at CSCMP Edge 2024 with Business Collaboration Expert Kate Vitasek 33:53

7M ago33:53

33:53

In between Seasons 2 and 3, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby were at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Conference, where they caught up with Kate Vitasek, a GSCI Fellow and internationally renowned business leader, educator, and founder of Vested, a model for creating highly collaborative business relationships in which…

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S2E12: It’s All About People with Sunland Logistics CCO Elijah Ray 33:53

9M ago33:53

33:53

In the final episode of Season 2, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Elijah Ray, chief customer officer of Sunland Logistics Solutions about the evolution of third-party logistics, the importance of company culture, employee retention, and creating trust with clients. With nearly four decades of experience in logistics and supply chain m…

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Season 5, Episode 1: Mark Baxa discusses key highlights of CSCMP's annual State of Logistics report. 11:42

9M ago11:42

11:42

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In this Fifth …

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Season 5, Episode 2: Josh Brogan of Kearney outlines the top three findings from the State of Logistics report. 12:07

9M ago12:07

12:07

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In this Fifth …

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Season 5, Episode 3: Balaji Guntur, co-founder and CEO of Hoptek, provides a trucking market outlook 10:06

9M ago10:06

10:06

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In this Fifth …

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Season 5, Episode 4: Erik Mattson of Alix Partners shares an ocean freight outlook 11:04

9M ago11:04

11:04

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In this Fifth …

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Season 5, Episode 5: Balika Sonthalia of Kearney on the air freight market. 13:27

9M ago13:27

13:27

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In this Fifth …

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Season 5, Episode 7: Andy Moses of Penske Logistics offers a third-party logistics market outlook 10:32

9M ago10:32

10:32

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In this Fifth …

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Season 5, Episode 6: James Shefelbine of PLG Consulting provides an outlook on rail freight markets 9:20

9M ago9:20

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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In this Fifth …

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Season 5, Episode 8: Paul Bingham of S&P Global Market Intelligence shares an outlook on inventory trends 17:58

9M ago17:58

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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In this Fifth …

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Season 5, Episode 9: Ammie McAsey of McKesson shares a shipper's perspective on current logistics trends 8:16

9M ago8:16

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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In this Fifth …

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Season 5, Episode 10: Kevin Smith of Sustainable Supply Chain Consulting on long-term trends in the logistics market 10:15

9M ago10:15

10:15

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and Supply Chain Xchange bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In this Fifth …

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S2E11: Online Retail and the Modern-Day Consumer with Former Amazon Executive Dave Clark 38:24

10M ago38:24

38:24

For our July episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Dave Clark, former CEO of worldwide consumer business for Amazon. In two decades at Amazon, Clark, a graduate of UT’s MBA program, helped build one of the most extensive supply chain operations in the world, with hundreds of fulfillment centers and transportation facilities, a flee…

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S2E10: Developing Talent to Increase Impact with Joe Buckley and Dan Pellathy 35:31

11M ago35:31

35:31

For our June episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with University of Tennessee colleagues Joe Buckley executive education director for supply chain management, and Dan Pellathy, assistant professor of practice for SCM. Buckley, who spent three decades in industry (including seven years as director of materials management and transporta…

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S2E9: Effective Leadership with SC Johnson CPO Martha Buffington 36:30

12M ago36:30

36:30

For our May episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Martha Buffington, chief procurement officer for SC Johnson, about all aspects of effective business leadership. They touch on company culture in global organizations, advancing your career and finding success during times of transition, the importance of empowerment over delegation…

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S2E8: Sustainability in Manufacturing with WestRock’s Peter Anderson and Philips’ Jeff DiLullo 54:50

1y ago54:50

54:50

For our April episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby were live at the Spring 2024 Supply Chain Forum speaking with Peter Anderson, chief supply chain officer for WestRock, and Jeff DiLullo, chief region leader for Philips North America. Both Anderson and DiLullo are senior industry leaders and members of the GSCI Advisory Board. Together with …

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S2E7: High-Level Insights with Logistics Managers’ Index Creators Dale and Zac Rogers 40:26

1y ago40:26

40:26

For our March episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with father-and-son supply chain researchers Dale Rogers and Zac Rogers, the proprietors of the Logistics Managers’ Index, about diversifying supply chains, global redesign, friendshoring, and much more. Dale is the ON Semiconductor Professor of Business at Arizona State University, wh…

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S2E6: Planning for Global Business Success with Schneider Electric VP Jen Kelly 31:03

1y ago31:03

31:03

For our February episode, co-host Ted Stank was joined by guest host Lance Saunders, associate professor of supply chain management. They spoke with Jen Kelly, vice president of planning for North America at Schneider Electric, about shortening supply chains, nearshoring and supplier capacity challenges, adding visibility into planning, generative …

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S2E5: Steering through Stormy Seas with Maritime Expert Don Maier 36:24

1+ y ago36:24

36:24

In our January episode, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with maritime expert Don Maier about the state of international shipping, including shifts in trade lanes, the challenges of forecasting and capital planning, and the industry impact of issues from the Panama Canal to bubbling international conflicts. Before joining UT’s faculty as an associat…

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S2E4: Beyond the Classroom: Leaders Discuss the Real-World Impact of UT's EMBA for Global Supply Chain 38:59

1+ y ago38:59

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In this month’s episode, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with three business leaders who recently graduated from the Executive MBA for Global Supply Chain (EMBA-GSC) in UT’s Haslam College of Business. They discuss their paths into the industry and the fine details of the program, including how it has brought value to their current roles at their c…

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S2E3: Navigating Supply Chain's Evolution with Former SC Ports Authority CEO Jim Newsome 41:45

1+ y ago41:45

41:45

In this month’s episode, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Jim Newsome, former president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, at the 27th Supply Chain Forum. The episode was recorded in front of a live audience on November 7, 2023, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Newsome (‘76, ‘77) earned both a bachelor’s and MBA in transportation and logist…

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S2E2: Learning From the Past to Predict the Future with CSCMP Leaders Tom Nightingale and Terry Esper 37:10

1+ y ago37:10

37:10

For the second episode of Season 2, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Terry Esper, professor of logistics at Ohio State University and Chair Elect for CSCMP, and Tom Nightingale, CEO of AFS Logistics and chairman of the board for CSCMP. They discuss professional development in the supply chain industry and highlight the paradigm shifts in organi…

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S2E1: Embracing Innovation to Drive Success with Kenco Group President Denis Reilly 38:33

1+ y ago38:33

38:33

For the first episode of Season 2, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Denis Reilly, president and CEO of Kenco Group, a logistics provider based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They discuss innovating, automating, and driving productivity even in the midst of a labor shortage. Denis, a member of the GSCI Advisory Board, also shared his approach to dev…

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Get Ready for Season 2 of Tennessee on Supply Chain Management 2:45

1+ y ago2:45

2:45

Hosted by the dynamic duo of Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby, Tennessee on Supply Chain Management will launch its second season later this month with a high-level discussion on innovation, automation, and driving productivity with Kenco Group President and CEO Denis Reilly. Prepare for a new slate of informative, insightful, and entertaining episodes wi…

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S1E24: Supply Chain Hall of Fame Inductee Ted Stank Reflects on His 30-Year Career 35:19

1+ y ago35:19

35:19

For the final episode of the podcast’s first season, our co-hosts split responsibilities in light of Ted Stank being named the winner of this year’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Distinguished Service Award, earning him a place in the Supply Chain Hall of Fame. Tom Goldsby interviews Ted about the two decades he has spent…

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Guest: Stephen Edwards of the Port of Virginia on embracing port technologies 9:46

1+ y ago9:46

9:46

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In t…

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Guest: Peter Lunenfeld on freight matching technologies and generative AI 11:41

2y ago11:41

11:41

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In t…

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Guest: Dr. Dale Rogers on semiconductor supply chains 15:03

2y ago15:03

15:03

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In t…

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S1E23: The State of Supply Chains with John Bell 37:01

2y ago37:01

37:01

In our July episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by professor John Bell, department head for supply chain management in the Haslam College of Business, to discuss economic competition between the United States and China, the sourcing of rare earth elements essential for producing electronics and other technologies, and the growth …

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Guest: Rob Haddock on electrified trucks and autonomous technologies 14:18

2y ago14:18

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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In t…

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Guest: Bart De Muynck of project44 on the importance of transportation visibility technologies. 13:19

2y ago13:19

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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In t…

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Guest: Todd Bulmash of CSCMP's Transportation Center of Excellence 6:55

2y ago6:55

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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In t…

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Guest: Tom Nightingale of AFS Logistics on transportation tech making an impact 15:39

2y ago15:39

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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In t…

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S1E22: The Value of Relationships Between Industry and Academia 32:51

2y ago32:51

32:51

In our June episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by professor Stephanie Eckerd and recent Ph.D. graduate Anne Dohmen to discuss the relationship between industry and academia at the University of Tennessee, the value of partnerships for research, and their own transitions from practitioners to professors. Eckerd, who was recently …

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Guest: Mark Baxa of CSCMP on transportation technologies 12:27

2y ago12:27

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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly bring you this podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In t…

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S1E21: Cultivating Supply Chain Talent with Schneider Electric 39:19

2y ago39:19

39:19

Recorded live at the 2023 Spring Supply Chain Forum, our May episode has co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speaking with leaders from Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation with operations in more than 100 countries and premium SCF partner . Guests featured in this episode: Kelly Britt, Global Supply Chain Nort…

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S1E20: Digital Innovation in Supply Chain with Zero100 Co-Founder Kevin O’Marah 38:14

2y ago38:14

38:14

In our April 2023 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Kevin O’Marah, co-founder of Zero100, a membership-based think tank and research company that works with some of the world’s most notable businesses toward a zero carbon, 100% digital supply chain. Kevin has a long and storied career in the industry and is a member of the GSCI…

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S1E19: Growing into Leadership with Caterpillar VP Wendi Gentry-Stuenkel 33:20

2y ago33:20

33:20

In our March 2023 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Wendi Gentry-Stuenkel, vice president of procurement for Caterpillar Inc., about leadership. A member of the GSCI Advisory Board and recognized industry leader, Wendi spent 20 years in the automotive industry with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles before moving to Caterpillar, where s…

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S1E18: An Inside Look at Studying Supply Chain at UT with Three Top Students 34:41

2y ago34:41

34:41

In this episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by a live audience and three UT Knoxville graduating seniors in supply chain management. They discuss their journeys to the university and the major, the value of getting involved in student orgs, attending industry events, and networking, and what they looked for in future employers. T…

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S1E17: Win-Win Business Relationships with Vested Founder Kate Vitasek 35:13

2+ y ago35:13

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In the first episode of 2023, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby discuss the holiday season, how supply chains held up, and offer some predictions for business and the economy in 2023. They are joined by GSCI Fellow Kate Vitasek, a business leader, educator, and speaker who founded Vested, a model for creating highly collaborative business relation…

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S1E16: What a Fleet Sustainability Index Could Mean for your Supply Chain 34:07

2+ y ago34:07

34:07

Listen as co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby discuss the origin and implications of the new University of Tennessee, Knoxville – project44 Fleet Sustainability Index with Alex Scott, assistant professor of supply chain management, and Thomas Deakins, SVP of global partnerships and alliances for project44. Related Links Black Friday: Record high 196…

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Guest: Melanie Nuce of GS1 U.S. shares how developing uniform standards can ease labor burdens. 10:35

2+ y ago10:35

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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly bring you a new podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In …

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Guest: Meredith Singletary, senior human resources director at DHL, shares how shippers can work with logistics providers to address labor shortages. 9:04

2+ y ago9:04

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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly bring you a new podcast filled with deep industry discussions. We talk to today’s top thought innovators, spanning topics across the entire supply chain. Supply Chain in the Fast Lane fast tracks topics you need to know from leaders you want to know. In …

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