Exploring Anti‑Fragile Supply Chains with Jennifer Becka, Global Sourcing Leader at Intuit
In this episode of Unpacked, Intuit’s Global Sourcing Leader Jennifer Becker discusses how sourcing value has evolved from traditional cost‑plus metrics to a digital‑first, outcome‑based framework that leverages AI to assess cost‑to‑serve and total cost‑effectiveness. She contrasts resilient supply chains, which merely absorb shocks, with anti‑fragile ones that learn and improve from disruptions, emphasizing the need for cognitive, data‑driven architectures and human governance. Becker also shares practical playbooks for gaining executive buy‑in by aligning procurement initiatives with core organizational missions, such as patient care at the Cleveland Clinic, and outlines how she balanced capital savings with total cost of ownership in Amazon’s industrial fleet transformation.
Transforming Supply Chains Through AI and Strategic Leadership with Vineet Khanna, CEO of Advanter Advisory
In this episode, Vineet Khanna, founder and CEO of Advanter Advisory and former global head of supply chain at Nestlé, discusses how AI and modern orchestration technologies are reshaping supply chain strategy and execution. He outlines six essential capabilities—visibility, integration,...
Building the Benchmark: IWLA & Penn State's 3PL Warehouse Impact Study
In this episode of Unpacked, hosts Donna Palumbo and Tom Nightingale interview Jay Strother, President and CEO of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA), and JC Capron, IWLA’s Director of Strategic Initiatives. They discuss IWLA’s 135‑year history, its three‑pillar focus on...
Exploring Armada’s Recipe for Resilience & High-Performing Teams with Kim Hadlum, VP of Inventory Planning at Armada Supply Chain Solutions
In this episode of Unpacked, Insights, VP of Inventory Planning Kim Hadlam discusses how Armada Supply Chain Solutions builds resilient, high‑performing teams for restaurant clients. She highlights the unique challenges of food‑service inventory—perishability, yield variability, and a vast SKU mix—and...
Inside PepsiCo’s Supply Chain Command Center with Brad Rogers, Supply Chain Planning Director at PepsiCo
In this episode of Unpacked, Brad Rogers, Supply Chain Planning Director at PepsiCo, walks listeners through the design and operation of PepsiCo’s Northeast beverage command center. He emphasizes the human‑centric, cross‑functional approach that keeps the center proactive rather than reactive,...
From Garage to Global: Chieh Huang on Building Boxed and Launching Pelgo
In this episode, Chieh Huang, founder of Boxed and now CEO of Pelgo, shares his journey from a garage‑based wholesale startup to a public company and his latest venture helping workers transition to AI‑augmented roles. He highlights the stark difference...
When Supply Chains Save Lives: Inside ALAN's Disaster Response with Kathy Fulton, Executive Director of the American Logistics Aid Network
In this episode, Kathy Fulton, Executive Director of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), explains how the nonprofit mobilizes supply chain professionals to respond to disasters, leveraging data, industry networks, and partnerships with logistics firms. She highlights the evolution of...