End-to-End Insights

Jabil Procurement & Supply Chain Services

Supply markets shift fast. Priorities change. Risk shows up without warning. End-to-End Insights is a Jabil procurement and supply chain podcast designed to make sense of it all, bringing procurement and supply chain together in one place for leaders making the calls, practitioners keeping the wheels turning, and anyone who simply wants to understand what’s happening in an ever-changing market. Expect honest takes, market-informed insights, and real stories from people solving complex challenges every day.

Episodios

  1. hace 1 día

    005: Why Procurement Is More Than Cost Savings with CPO Graham Scott

    Leading Through Volatility: What Procurement Leadership Looks Like When Supply Is Tight with Graham, Chief Procurement Officer Image description In this episode of End-to-End Insights, host Nicole Quigley is joined by Graham, Chief Procurement Officer at Jabil, to explore how procurement has evolved from a cost-focused function into a strategic driver of business resilience. Graham shares how today's procurement leaders must navigate ongoing shortages, allocation, geopolitical disruption, and supply volatility while building stronger supplier relationships that create long-term value. The conversation examines why proactive planning, trusted supplier partnerships, and data-driven decision-making have become essential in an environment where disruption is no longer the exception. Graham also explains how Jabil's unique approach to supplier relationship management helps strengthen resilience, improve collaboration, and position procurement as a competitive advantage rather than simply a cost center. Listeners can expect: A practical look at how procurement leaders prepare for shortages, allocation, and ongoing supply chain volatilityReal insight into why supplier relationships, transparency, and data are critical to building supply chain resilienceActionable leadership takeaways: invest in long-term partnerships, communicate proactively, and treat procurement as a strategic value creator, not just a cost center Learn more about Procurement and Supply Chain Services at Jabil: https://pscs.jabil.com/

    28 min

  2. 16 jun

    004: Supply Chain as an Investment Strategy with Steven DelCarlino

    In this episode of End-to-End Insights, host Nicole Quigley, is joined by Director, Procurement & Supply Chain Services, Steven DelCarlino, to explore why supply chain has become a critical value creation lever for private equity firms and portfolio companies. Drawing on his experience supporting private equity investments and operational transformations, Steven shares how supply chain impacts everything from margin and working capital to business resilience and exit readiness. This conversation takes a closer look at how the role of supply chain has evolved in a post-COVID world, where disruptions, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting global trade dynamics have made risk management just as important as cost reduction. Steven also explains how firms can evaluate supplier concentration, strengthen resilience, and leverage supply chain insights throughout the investment lifecycle; from due diligence and value creation to eventual exit. Listeners can expect: A practical look at how supply chain influences private equity investment decisions and portfolio performance Real insight into balancing cost reduction with resilience, supplier diversification, and risk management Actionable takeaways for investors and operators: understand your supplier ecosystem, build resilience into your supply chain strategy, and treat supply chain as a core part of the investment thesis, not an afterthought. Learn more about Procurement and Supply Chain Services at Jabil.

    35 min

  3. 1 jun

    003: Why Logistics Is More Than Execution with Priya Anand, Director of Logistics Services

    In this episode of End-to-End Insights, host Nicole Quigley, Content Marketing Manager, is joined by Priya Anand, Director of Logistics Services at Jabil, to explore how logistics has evolved from tactical execution to strategic orchestration. Priya shares her perspective on why logistics is often misunderstood as simply moving products from point A to point B, when in reality it connects the full supply chain, from sourcing and production to final delivery and revenue realization. The conversation breaks down the difference between 3PL, 4PL, and Logistics as a Service, highlighting how orchestration helps companies reduce complexity, improve visibility, strengthen governance, and respond faster to disruption. Priya also explains why connected data, scenario planning, reliable partners, and business resilience are becoming essential in a volatile global market. Listeners can expect: A practical explanation of the difference between logistics execution and orchestrationInsight into how Logistics as a Service helps connect partners, data, systems, and decision-making across the supply chainActionable takeaways for building resilience: improve visibility, evaluate partner performance, reduce handoff complexity, and treat logistics as a strategic driver, not just a tactical fix Learn more about Procurement and Supply Chain Services at Jabil.

    33 min

  4. 19 may

    002: Red Flags in Indirect Procurement with Kurt Shafer and Alan Garcia

    In this episode of End-to-End Insights, host and Content Marketing Manager, Nicole Quigley, is joined by Senior Director, Global Procurement, Kurt Shafer, and Business Unit Coordinator, Procurement Services, Alan Garcia, to unpack why indirect procurement is often overlooked and how that creates hidden risk, cost, and complexity. The conversation explores common red flags in indirect procurement, from inconsistent buying practices and messy data to urgent spot buys, supplier sprawl, and missed opportunities for cost reduction. Kurt and Alan discuss how indirect procurement can become a competitive advantage, especially when companies use the right mix of people, process, and technology to move faster without sacrificing governance. Listeners can expect: A clear look at why indirect procurement is often treated as an afterthought and why that can be costlyPractical insight into common red flags like rogue spend, inconsistent processes, urgent spot buys, and too many suppliersActionable takeaways for improving indirect procurement: clean the data, standardize where possible, use supplier leverage, and invest in technology to increase speed and control Learn more about Procurement and Supply Chain Services at Jabil: https://pscs.jabil.com/

    39 min

  5. 29 abr

    001: What “End-to-End” Really Means in Supply Chain with Frank McKay, Chief Supply Chain Officer

    n the debut episode of End-to-End Insights, host Nicole Quigley, Content Marketing Manager, is joined by Frank McKay, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Jabil, to explore how supply chain has evolved from a back-office function to a strategic driver of business value. Frank shares his perspective on what “end-to-end” really means in practice, from forecast to final delivery, and why disconnected systems and siloed teams lead to costly tradeoffs. The conversation also highlights how technology, global complexity, and recent disruptions have elevated supply chain’s role, along with practical advice for making faster, more confident decisions. Listeners can expect: A practical definition of “end-to-end” supply chain and why it matters nowReal insight into how silos, data gaps, and slow decisions impact outcomesActionable leadership takeaways: trust your teams, prioritize action over talk, and focus on people, process, and technology

    27 min
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Supply markets shift fast. Priorities change. Risk shows up without warning. End-to-End Insights is a Jabil procurement and supply chain podcast designed to make sense of it all, bringing procurement and supply chain together in one place for leaders making the calls, practitioners keeping the wheels turning, and anyone who simply wants to understand what’s happening in an ever-changing market. Expect honest takes, market-informed insights, and real stories from people solving complex challenges every day.

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