505: New Tech and A Big Announcement: Go Behind the Scenes at IANA, with Lynxis
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Allen Thomas of Lynxis talks about two new products; demystifying AI; the biggest challenge & opportunity in intermodal; & why terminals need to work better. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.12] An introduction to Allen and Lynxis. “We have the tech, services and infrastructure to make terminals work better.” [02.48] Why we need terminals to work better. [03.16] Why Union Pacific's proposed merger with Norfolk Southern is top of mind for the intermodal industry right now. [04.43] Why investment is a key area of opportunity for intermodal organizations, and how Lynxis...
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504: Discover the Recipe for Best-in-Class Transformation, with EyeOn
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Freek Aertsen & Bart Paridaen of EyeOn talk about digital transformation: value discovery, creation & realization; the big challenges; & key success factors. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.17] An introduction to Freek and Bart, their backgrounds, and roles at EyeOn. “I have a background in economics, took a wrong turn somewhere - and ended up in supply chain!” Freek [07.13] An overview of EyeOn – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. “Response is all about planning.” “We connect data, systems, data science and AI with people...
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503: Women In Supply Chain™, Andrea Morgan-Vandome
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Andrea Morgan talks about her career journey; the similarities between supply chain & astrophysics, innovation, and why women need to bloom where they land. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.37] Andrea’s degree in astrophysics, and why curiosity was her biggest driver. “I had a deep interest in the origins of the universe… It gave me the training to ask the right questions.” [5.14] How a post-graduate placement at IBM exposed Andrea to a range of business areas, and ignited a passion for supply chain. “I learned that I didn’t want to be a researcher, I liked...
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502: Current Success vs Future Potential: Finding the AI Balance, with Shipium
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Jason Murray of Shipium talks about AI: its impacts, now and in the future; common misconceptions; investment; developing new skills; & changing your mindset. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.04] An introduction to Jason, his career, and why he founded Shipium. “Lots of companies are going through an Amazon-ification. Amazon was really good at dealing with this complex multi-source, multi-destination supply chain, and everything is evolving towards that.” [07.04] Jason’s take on the factors that sit behind his success, and how he got to where he is today. ...
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501: Uncover Hidden Inefficiencies and Opportunities, with Pallet Alliance
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Mary Casillo & Aubrey Galbraith talk about how Pallet Alliance's onsite audits uncover inefficiencies & identify opportunities for cost-saving & sustainability. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.04] An introduction to Mary and Aubrey, their backgrounds, and roles at Pallet Alliance. [07.30] An overview of Pallet Alliance – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [10.10] From cost to sustainability, the big challenges and opportunities for Pallet Alliance customers in the current landscape. “We see organizations trying to find opportunities...
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500: Women in Supply Chain, Angela Woody
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Angela Woody talks about her career journey; learning to let go of inherited beliefs; making IT investments; & the guiding principles that have shaped her life. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.09] Angela’s coincidental career – how volunteering at an event led to an internship that led to a full-time role at Kimberly-Clark. “It was a happenstance!... Someone took a chance on me.” [08.41] Angela’s 13-year tenure at Kimberly-Clark: how her career progressed, what she learned, and her biggest achievements. “Working for a global manufacturing company, you just had a...
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499: Navigating the EV Revolution, with Anaplan
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Emily Nicholls of Anaplan talks about how integrated business planning helps automotive OEMs navigate EV growth & build finance-forward future-ready businesses. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.38] An introduction to Emily, her background in physics, and how her boutique supply chain specialist consultancy was acquired by Anaplan. [05.44] An overview of Anaplan – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. “We provide a cloud-based platform that helps people truly connect their plans. We operate across all the major business functions of the business, and can...
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498: Tariffs, Turbines, and an Information Super Highway: Behind the Scenes at the Port of Long Beach
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Noel Hacegaba of the Port of Long Beach talks about tariffs, sustainability, infrastructure investments & the creation of a Supply Chain Information Highway. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.02] An introduction to Noel, and his role at the Port. “Our tagline is ‘the port of choice.’ And one of the reasons we are the port of choice is because we have a team that’s committed to excellence.” [03.19] An introduction to the Port and what sets it apart, from sustainability to customer service. [04.51] The Port’s record-breaking year – why they achieved the busiest...
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497: Transform Your Returns Management and Delight Customers, with Blue Yonder
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Tim Robinson of Blue Yonder talks about returns: the challenges & potential, role of AI, inventory management, tariffs, & the importance of customer experience. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.42] Tim’s career; how he founded his business, Doddle, and the story behind the name; and how that journey led him to Blue Yonder. “It’s quite rare that you isolate and identify supply chain as your chosen goal in life, but I fell into it and have loved it ever since.” [06.34] The current returns landscape, and what Blue Yonder’s recent survey revealed about...
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496: AI-Powered, Human-Led – Discover the Future of Routing, with OneRail
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Bill Catania of OneRail & Adam Isenberg of National Association of Wholesale Distributors discuss routing - the challenges, the tech & why unification is key. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.02] An introduction to Adam and the National Association of Wholesale Distributors (NAW). “We’re the leading advocacy and government affairs voice for the distributors, whether you’re moving computer chips, potato chips, or anything in between!” [04.34] How listeners can catch up on OneRail content, and why Bill believes in collaboration and connection. [06.03] An overview...
info_outlineAndrea Morgan talks about her career journey; the similarities between supply chain & astrophysics, innovation, and why women need to bloom where they land.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
[03.37] Andrea’s degree in astrophysics, and why curiosity was her biggest driver.
“I had a deep interest in the origins of the universe… It gave me the training to ask the right questions.”
[5.14] How a post-graduate placement at IBM exposed Andrea to a range of business areas, and ignited a passion for supply chain.
“I learned that I didn’t want to be a researcher, I liked being with people… Quickly I started to specialize in supply chain, I was drawn by the nature of the problems we were trying to solve.”
[07.20] From the emergence of the cloud to transformation at scale, Andrea’s experience at Oracle during pivotal years in the adoption and expansion of new technology.
[10.09] Andrea’s role in digital transformation at Nike and what we can learn, from the alignment of business strategy and vision to the importance of metrics and measurement.
“The biggest thing is putting the concept behind product management at the centre of that digital transformation… You can’t do transformation for transformations sake.”
[15.56] Andrea’s current role at Blue Yonder as Chief Innovation Officer, what the role entails, and how it has evolved.
[19.15] What innovation means to Andrea, and where the industry is when it comes to innovation.
“For me, innovation at its core is: ‘How do you do things differently?’”
[21.03] Andrea’s perspective on AI, and how they’re thinking about agentic AI at Blue Yonder.
“The ones that aren’t successful are the ones that aren’t focused on deep domain expertise. Where we’re going with agentic is not just the general knowledge, but really understanding the specifics of supply chain.”
“It’s important to get started, because we know it’s coming. So you might as well try it out, and see the value you could get along the way.”
[24.58] Andrea’s experience as a woman in male-dominated spaces.
[26.49] Why a rising tide lifts all boats, and why women need to support collective growth and empowerment.
[29.44] Why Andrea wants to encourage women to bloom where they land, even when the circumstances aren't ideal.
“It’s not always about the destination, it’s about the journey.”
[32.25] What being an industry ‘trailblazer’ means to Andrea, and how others can follow in her footsteps.
[34.02] The future for Andrea.
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If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from Blue Yonder, check out
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- 417: Fulfill Your Potential, with Blue Yonder
- 484: Women In Supply Chain™, Saskia Van Gendt
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