

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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Feb 16, 2024 • 22min
Can Mexico Live Up to Its Potential as a Nearshoring Hub?
As manufacturers look to shift production to North American, Mexico appears to hold all the cards. But is there a joker or two in the deck?

Feb 9, 2024 • 23min
‘Built to Fail’: Why Construction Projects Take Too Long, Cost Too Much
How often does a major construction project come in on time and on budget? Why is the answer “hardly ever”?

Feb 2, 2024 • 21min
The Quest for a Zero-Waste Supply Chain
Most organizations still have a long way to go before they can declare their supply chains to be “zero waste.”

Jan 26, 2024 • 21min
Protecting Digital Supply Chains From Cyberattack
For all its advantages, the digitization of supply chains has one disconcerting drawback: It makes them more vulnerable to hackers and cyber thieves.

Jan 19, 2024 • 22min
Who’s Really Paying for Tariffs on Imports of Chinese Goods?
Tariffs on Chinese importers are a response to that nation’s unfair trade practices. But who’s footing the bill?

Jan 12, 2024 • 18min
How Do We Eliminate Modern-Day Slavery in Supply Chains?
Think slavery in global supply chains is a thing of the past? Think again.

Jan 5, 2024 • 20min
Got a Product Recall? Call Procurement
Beyond finding the right suppliers, procurement’s main mission back in the day was to save the company money. Oh, for simpler times.

Dec 15, 2023 • 23min
A Collaborative Approach to Supply Chain Digitization
Discover the transformative power of supply chain digitization. The discussion highlights the shift from manual to automated systems, emphasizing efficiency and service delivery. Learn about the crucial two-step process for effective digitization and the importance of collaboration between suppliers and retailers. Explore how modern technologies are replacing traditional methods for real-time data sharing, and examine the role of AI in overcoming organizational challenges. Plus, see how AWS is revolutionizing procurement through improved data integration.

Dec 8, 2023 • 20min
Will We See a U.S. Factory Boom? Not Without AI.
U.S. industry is fervently hoping for a resurgence in domestic manufacturing. Application of artificial intelligence is the key.

Dec 1, 2023 • 16min
Can Smaller E-tailers Match Amazon’s Same-Day Service?
When it comes to same-day delivery, Amazon has set the bar high. Is it realistic for smaller e-tailers to match that promise?