

The SupplyChainBrain Podcast
Bob Bowman
The SupplyChainBrain Podcast features in-depth conversations with industry practitioners, academics, consultants and other experts on every aspect of supply-chain management and international trade. Available for streaming or downloading.
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Jun 1, 2022 • 22min
Get Smart! Why Supply Chains Are Embracing Decision Intelligence
Supply chains need to get smarter.

May 18, 2022 • 22min
Stitching Together the Physical and Digital Supply Chain
Every supply consists of two crucial elements: physical goods, and the digital systems that make it possible to move them. How can they be made in work in harmony?

May 11, 2022 • 14min
Companies Are on a Shopping Spree for Supply Chain Software
The wallets are open: Companies are investing heavily in software for optimizing the supply chain. But will the trend continue?

May 4, 2022 • 21min
Measuring ‘Foot Traffic’ in the Supply Chain
Everyone wants supply chain visibility, but few have it.

Apr 27, 2022 • 22min
‘Breaking the Bias’: What’s It Like to Be a Female Founder in Logistics Tech?
It’s tough enough starting a company. But for a female entrepreneur in the world of parcel logistics, it’s equally vital to promote diversity within the industry.

Apr 20, 2022 • 21min
Using Supply Chain Data for Real-Time Decision-Making
It’s great to have all that supply chain data at your fingertips — but can you do anything with it?

Apr 14, 2022 • 22min
Solving the Warehouse Labor Shortage: Part 2
Warehousing is suffering from an acute shortfall of labor. Is automation the answer?

Apr 6, 2022 • 19min
Solving the Warehouse Labor Shortage: Part 1
Warehousing and transportation providers need solutions for coping with what looks to be a long-term shortage of labor.

Mar 31, 2022 • 20min
Embracing the Challenge of ESG in the Supply Chain
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards are becoming essential to the success of global supply chains.

Mar 23, 2022 • 17min
Can 3D Printing Help Fix Broken Supply Chains?
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has been touted for years as a revolution in goods production — one that’s able to meet the demands of today’s picky consumer. So why hasn’t it made more progress to date?