
CSCMPodcast: Supply Chain Conversation - CSCMP
CSCMPodcast: Supply Chain Conversation is the official podcast of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals or CSCMP.
CSCMP leads the supply chain profession by connecting, developing, and educating the world's Supply Chain Management Professionals throughout their careers. Learn more at CSCMP.org.
Each episode of CSCMPodcast: Supply Chain Conversation, will feature discussions with leading supply chain professionals that dive into the latest news and industry trends across all aspects of supply chain. Conversations are led by guest hosts from the CSCMP Organization.
Latest episodes

Jul 13, 2021 • 30min
Season 3 - Episode 10: CSCMP’s Distinguished Service Award Recipient, Matthew Waller, Ph.D. Interview
In CSCMPodcast's final episode of the 3rd season, CSCMP Vice President of Marketing, Engagement and Education Nichole Mumford has a conversation with Matthew A. Waller, Ph.D., the 2020 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award award, Dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business, and a Professor of Supply Chain Management. Listen to the conversation where Matthew discusses not only his academic career but also his experience in the private sector as well as the EDGE conference.

Jun 8, 2021 • 22min
Season 3 - Episode 9: CSCMP’s 32nd Annual State of Logistics Report Preview
In this episode CSCMP's Vice President of Marketing, Engagement and Education Nichole Mumford hosts guest Kevin Smith, State of Logistics Report® Panel Moderator and President and CEO of Sustainable Supply Chain Consulting to discuss a preview of the upcoming release of the 32nd State of Logistics Report® presented by Penske Logistics and authored by Kearney. The 2021 report offers a snapshot of the American economy through the lens of the logistics sector in the overall supply chain. It is a rigorous compilation of leading logistics intelligence from around the world, shines a spotlight on industry trends, and offers key insights on the ever-evolving industry supply chains.

May 11, 2021 • 32min
Season 3 - Episode 8: CSCMP’s New President and CEO, Mark Baxa, Shares the Sage Advice from the Mentors on his Career Journey
In this very special episode, Mark’s shares and discusses his experience in Supply Chain leadership which spans over 40 years as well as his journey of 20 years with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).

Apr 13, 2021 • 21min
Season 3 - Episode 7: Electronic Bill of Lading Contactless Pickup & Delivery
On this episode CSCMP Vice President of Marketing, Engagement and Education Nichole Mumford hosts guest Will Chu, CEO of Vector to learn more about the Electronic Bill of Lading (eBOL) contactless pickup & delivery task force. What are the benefits of eBOL and how important is to standardize the process?

Mar 9, 2021 • 26min
Season 3 - Episode 6: Celebrating Women in Transportation: Schneider’s Erin Van Zeeland Shares Her Story and the State of Our Industry
On this episode, CSCMP Vice President of Marketing, Engagement and Education Nichole Mumford hosts guest Erin Van Zeeland, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Schneider – Accountable for the Logistics segment, who shares her thoughts on being a woman in the trucking, supply chain industry. Erin covers her supply chain and transportation journey, what she's learned from her mentors, and, offers advice for leaders and future female leaders.

Feb 9, 2021 • 21min
Season 3 - Episode 5: Digital Supply Chain Transformation: Let’s Get Down to Business
Join Rick Blasgen and guest Caroline Proctor, CMO of ToolsGroup for an honest and important discussion on supply chain planning digitization in a post-COVID world.

Jan 12, 2021 • 32min
Season 3 - Episode 4: The Logistics Managers Index. Insights From 2020 and Predictions for 2021
In this episode, Rick discusses with Dale and Zac Rogers the insights from the Logistics Managers Index over the last year. It’s been a crazy year for the logistics industry with demand for services like warehouses and transportation plummeting in the spring, and then spiking in late summer all the way through the end of the year. Ecommerce grew 3x faster than predicted which led to an unprecedented demand for logistics services. The new normal appears to be volatile for the foreseeable future.

Dec 8, 2020 • 21min
Season 3 - Episode 3: Transportation: Year End Reflections and Planning for a More Uncertain 2021
As 2020 is coming to an end, Rick Blasgen and NASSTRAC's Gail Rutkowski discuss how the transportation industry is finding itself facing a more volatile marketplace than we experienced in 2018 because of what has transpired throughout the year since the onset of the pandemic and what transportation professionals are facing as they look forward to the new year.

Nov 10, 2020 • 22min
Season 3 - Episode 2: Loadsmart Leads in Freight Integrations
In this episode, Rick Blasgen and Lauren Brown discuss how Loadsmart has quickly established itself as one of the leading experts and standard for freight integrations amongst enterprise shippers by using data scientists and putting product first.

Oct 13, 2020 • 23min
Season 3 - Episode 1: How Continuous Intelligent Planning Can Evolve Your Supply Chain
Rick Blasgen, President and CEO of CSCMP, and Jessica Scott, Global Supply Chain Offering Manager at IBM, dive into the evolving landscape of supply chain management. They discuss the necessity of continuous intelligent planning, especially following pandemic-induced challenges. Key topics include the integration of AI for better decision-making, the vital role of skilled personnel, and the need for agile systems to adapt to customer demands. The conversation emphasizes embracing change and leveraging technology to navigate future disruptions in the industry.