Can Jewelry Ever Be Truly Conflict-Free?
The episode explores whether jewelry can ever be truly conflict‑free, focusing on the opaque supply chains of gold and gemstones and the human rights abuses they can entail. It highlights the work of London‑based jeweller Pippa Small, who partners with women’s artisanal mining cooperatives in places like Colombia and Afghanistan to create fully traceable, fair‑trade pieces. Through these collaborations, the jewelry is sourced without toxic chemicals or involvement of illegal miners, giving visibility to the women miners and their communities. The story underscores how transparent provenance can transform a product traditionally linked to conflict into a symbol of empowerment and ethical consumption.
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...
AI, Supply Chains, and the Future of Economic Power
In this episode, Jacob Helberg, Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs, discusses how AI, hardware, and secure supply chains have become central to U.S. economic and national security. He outlines the administration’s three‑front strategy to win the AI race: superior...
The Buyer's Journey for Warehouse Automation
The episode explores the warehouse automation buying journey from three angles: iAutomate’s CEO Christoph Buchmann explains how the process truly begins with identifying a problem and validating automation as the right solution; Staples Canada’s Mert Selchuk describes a data‑driven, internal...
Sinocism Live on US-China Relations with the FT’s Demetri Sevastopulo
In this live Sinocism episode, FT China correspondent Demetri Sevastopulo discusses the delayed Trump‑China summit, attributing the postponement to domestic political concerns and the ongoing Iran conflict rather than bilateral tensions. He outlines the key players shaping U.S. China policy...
Asian MTBE Arbitrage Flows Wrecked by Middle East Conflict
The episode examines how the Middle East conflict has upended global MTBE arbitrage, causing sharp price spikes and volatility across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Asian producers face supply constraints as Middle‑East feedstocks dry up, while European demand for cheap...
Why Supply Chain Design Becomes the Differentiator as AI Automates Planning - with Don Hicks of Optilogic
In this episode, Don Hicks, CEO of OptiLogic, explains how AI‑native platforms are reshaping supply chain design by running planning and network design in parallel, turning supply chains from brittle, cost‑centric structures into resilient, flexible networks. He contrasts fast, heuristic‑driven...
The Future Of Warehouse Inventory Is Flying | Fast Five Shorts
The episode discusses Kroger's deployment of Corvus Robotics' autonomous inventory drones, called Corvus 1, in sub‑freezing warehouse environments to perform cycle counts without human intervention. Hosts Chris and Jen highlight how the drones operate without Wi‑Fi, markers, or infrastructure changes,...
The Looming Bottleneck for Global Tech
In this episode, Sean Kim explains how the Strait of Hormuz— a critical shipping lane for energy— could become a bottleneck for the global technology sector, especially advanced semiconductor manufacturing. He highlights that chip fabs, like those in Taiwan, consume...
3PL Culture and Fulfillment Experience
In this episode, Kevin interviews Michelle Harris of Our Service Works (OSW), a Dallas‑based 3PL that evolved from outsourced customer care to a full‑service fulfillment operation. They discuss how OSW carefully selects carriers—evaluating performance data, technology integration, and support—to enhance...
Logistics Wins Wars
In this episode, host Neil Bloom talks with Peter Goldsboro, co‑founder and CTO of Rune, about the critical role of logistics in modern military operations and how Rune is modernizing it with digital tools and sensors. Goldsboro explains his journey...
Why Aluminium Just Hit a Four Year High
In this episode, Alan "Aluminium" Clark of CM Group breaks down why aluminium prices have surged to a four‑year high, linking the rally to supply shocks at key refineries, tightening alumina margins, and China’s heavy reliance on Guinean bauxite. He...
Product Identification Across the Supply Chain
In this episode, Kevin Lawton talks with Jim Bureau, President and CEO of Loftware, about the critical role of product identification and connected packaging in modern supply chains. They explore how Loftware’s cloud‑based labeling solutions enable authentic, compliant, and traceable...
Metals Movers: Stainless Insights with ISSDA’s President
In this episode Deepika Singh talks with Rajamani Krishnamurthy, President of the Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISDA), about the rapid expansion of India’s stainless‑steel sector and the structural challenges it faces. Krishnamurthy stresses that the biggest hurdle is the prevailing...
Spring Fertilizer Supply Fears Grow as Iran War Chokes Key Shipping Route
In this episode, host Sean talks with Stonex analyst Josh Linville about the sudden disruption to global fertilizer markets caused by the U.S. military operation in Iran and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz. They explain how the...
Top Warehouse KPIs for Small Businesses – What To Track and Why?
In this episode the host breaks down the most important warehouse KPIs for small businesses, organizing them into receiving/shipping, put‑away, picking, order management, storage, labor, and safety categories. Each metric—such as receiving efficiency, picking accuracy, inventory turnover, labor utilization, and...
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...
Where Is Warehouse Technology Heading with Gary Allen of Ryder
In this episode, Kevin Lawton chats with Gary Allen of Ryder about the rapid evolution of warehouse technology, focusing on automation and AI. Allen explains how automation—from autonomous mobile robots to autonomous forklifts and emerging humanoids—is becoming more affordable and...
Customer Joint Value Creation with Bimbo Bakeries USA's Jeff Hendrix
In this episode, Jeff Hendricks, Chief Customer Officer of Bimbo Bakeries USA, discusses how the company is leveraging real‑time customer and POS data to close the gap on missed sales and improve supply‑chain execution in an omni‑channel environment. He explains...
Semiconductors, Satellites, and Scale With Spirit Electronics CEO Marti McCurdy
In this episode, Spirit Electronics CEO Marti McCurdy explains how her company provides end‑to‑end semiconductor services—from custom ASIC design and foundry access to wafer processing, packaging, board assembly, and final box builds—for aerospace, defense, and the rapidly growing new‑space sector....
Confessions Of Supply Chain Executives | What Has To Be True For E-Groceries To Be Profitable?
In this episode, host Chris Walton and Richard McKenzie, CEO of Valak (Rolik Group), dissect why U.S. grocery e‑commerce remains unprofitable despite a 19% penetration rate. They identify the primary cost drivers—inefficient picking/packing, high last‑mile expenses, and low basket sizes—and...
AI Agents and the Future of Global Trade with Alibaba’s Kuo Zhang - Ep. 291
In this episode, Kuo Zhang, President of Alibaba.com, explains how the platform’s new AI agent, Axio, is transforming global B2B trade by handling complex sourcing tasks, from interpreting natural‑language requests to managing compliance, logistics, and supplier communication. He highlights real‑world...
Can We Build Data Centers Fast Enough? | Episode 3 - Live at KickStart Europe 2026
In this live episode from KickStart Europe, Greenscale’s senior procurement director Miriam van Koperen and Unica Data Centers’ VP of sales and marketing Luke Spin discuss the intense pressure to deliver data centers within 12‑14 months, highlighting supply‑chain bottlenecks, the need for...
Nuclear Fuel: The Most Sophisticated Industrial Product You've Never Learned About
In this episode, host decouple talks with nuclear fuel expert Michael Seeley about the unique nature of nuclear fuel, its manufacturing, and the evolution of fuel reliability. They explain how uranium dioxide pellets and zirconium cladding work together to contain...
Delivering Loyalty: How YETI and DHL Build Trust Through Supply Chain Excellence
In this episode of All Business No Boundaries, Yeti’s SVP of Supply Chain, Marty Duff, discusses how the brand’s rapid growth and product complexity are supported by a strategic partnership with DHL Supply Chain. Both companies emphasize a customer‑centric approach,...
Market Talks: Market Moves Since the Fertilizer Latino Americano Conference
In this episode, Argus Brazil editor Renata Cardarelli and fertilizer specialist Gisele Augusto review how Brazil and the Southern Cone fertilizer markets have evolved a month after the Fertilizer Latino-Americano (FLA) conference. They note a sharp slowdown in RIA deals,...
Warehouse Continuous Improvement at Atomix: Culture and Data
In this episode, VP of Operations Drake Meyer discusses Atomics' rapid growth, its unique high‑touch 3PL model, and the development of its proprietary WMS. He shares how his hands‑on warehouse background informs his leadership style, emphasizing a continuous‑improvement mindset rooted...
From Idea to £25m Exit - Jimmy's Iced Coffee Founder, Jim Cregan
In this episode of Uncensored CMO, founder Jim Cregan recounts how he turned a personal craving for iced coffee into Jimmy's Iced Coffee, launching the brand in Selfridges just four months after forming the company and eventually exiting for £25 million....
Tariffs Are Down, But Uncertainty Is Back
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump lacked authority to impose the emergency “Liberation Day” fashion tariffs, reducing the import levy to a baseline 10 percent with a possible rise to 15 percent. While the headline cut offers short‑term...
Confessions Of Supply Chain Executives | 2026 Is the Year Supply Chain Technology Stops Being a Prediction and Starts Being...
In this episode, host Chris Walton and Amir Khoshniyadi, VP at Williott, dissect five supply‑chain trends that will define 2026, emphasizing that technology adoption is moving from pilot‑phase hype to mandatory, budget‑driven implementation. They explain "physical AI" as the fusion...
Guest: Fab Brasca of Kinaxis on Who Is Leading in AI Adoption; The Top Five Freight Bottlenecks; A New Data...
The podcast features Fab Brasca, Kinaxis senior VP, discussing how AI is reshaping supply chains and which firms are leading adoption. It also reveals the American Transportation Research Institute’s ranking, naming Chicago as the nation’s most severe freight bottleneck. Additionally,...
How to Buy Consulting in the Age of AI
In this inaugural episode, Elaine Lafitte explains why AI will not replace consulting procurement but can serve as a powerful sparring partner that structures information, surfaces hidden assumptions, and forces disciplined questioning. She highlights that buying consulting is fundamentally a...
Guest: Lisa DeNight of Newmark on the Industrial Real Estate Market on the Rise; Thoughts on Improving Infrastructure; Striving for...
Lisa DeNight, Newmark’s North American Industrial Research head, discussed a rebound in industrial real estate as manufacturers seek new facilities. The National Association of Manufacturers highlighted chronic infrastructure underinvestment, linking highway congestion to higher freight costs. A recent Infios survey...