

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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Sep 8, 2023 • 18min
How Sanctions Are Disrupting the Electronic Components Supply Chain
The Biden Administration’s sanctions on sales of advanced technology are having a major impact on the global electronics supply chain.

Aug 25, 2023 • 22min
How AI and Computer Vision Are Creating ‘The Warehouse of the Future’
Creating the warehouse of the future takes vision — literally.

Aug 18, 2023 • 22min
The Past, Present and Future of Gig Work
Exploring the impact of the pandemic on the gig economy, including temporary closures and high unemployment rates. Discussing the adjustments made by gig platforms to meet workers' needs, such as faster pay and flexibility. Emphasizing the importance of flexibility and choice in the future of gig work. Exploring how businesses can utilize gig platforms to address workforce management challenges and access high-quality talent.

Aug 11, 2023 • 22min
‘The Death of Globalization’: What Will Take Its Place?
Is the age of globalization coming to an end? If so, what will the future of trade look like?

Aug 4, 2023 • 22min
The Age of AI: Will It Drown Us in Misinformation?
Will the latest evolution of artificial intelligence create a fount of information — or misinformation?

Jul 28, 2023 • 23min
How Intel Will Get to Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Intel updates its progress toward achieving net-zero emissions worldwide by 2040.

Jul 21, 2023 • 20min
U.S. vs. China: Should We Disrupt the Relationship?
Is it time to unravel the lucrative trade ties that bind the U.S. and China?

Jul 14, 2023 • 22min
U.S. vs. China: Are We Losing the Economic Competition?
Is it time for the U.S. to take a more aggressive approach to China’s plan for global economic dominance?

Jul 7, 2023 • 22min
Is Blockchain Green Enough for the Supply Chain?
A marketplace for recycled plastic is using blockchain for authenticating material origins. But is the technology sustainable enough for that purpose?

Jun 30, 2023 • 25min
A Supply Chain Equation: Agility = Resilience = Revenue
What exactly is “agility,” besides being one of the supply chain’s favorite buzzwords?