The SupplyChainBrain Podcast

Bob Bowman
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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?
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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”?
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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.” 
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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.
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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?
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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. 
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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? 

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