Speaking of Supply Chain Miebach

AI this, AI that. There’s truly no escaping the latest technological craze, as just about every industry is grappling with how to implement Artificial Intelligence in the most effective (and ethical) ways possible.

Today, host Ellen Wood is joined by Pete Grett, Founder & CEO of The Blackrock Group to talk about generative AI (also known as GenAI), its uses and limitations, and its specific utility for the world of supply chain. Pete identifies as a “GenAI evangelist”—but his infectious enthusiasm for the tech is based on the belief that it’s an effective tool that can be harnessed by savvy professionals to yield more impressive and effective results.

Join us as we discuss:
Different ways of viewing and using GenAI across industries and departmentsThe importance of prompt engineering—and why every professional should become more familiar with itAI’s potential in supply chain decision-makingExamples of where GenAI has failed, and how to learn from such experiences

This week, host Ellen Wood delivers a short episode in which she shares some insights and musings on sustainability and the circular supply chain. Using the recent solar eclipse and some initiatives to reuse those single-use solar eclipse glasses as a jumping-off point, Ellen highlights a few other companies and initiatives that showcase what it looks like to effectively and creatively commit to reducing waste and benefiting communities in need.

This week, we’re joined by Alan Vey, Founder and CEO of Aventus, to discuss all things blockchain. For even the most tech savvy supply chain leaders, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or intimidated by the rapidly evolving tech at the heart of Web3—so Alan’s lucid explanations and insights have a lot to offer us all. In addition to breaking down what Blockchain is (and what it does), Alan shares concrete use cases and benefits of the tech, from large scale transformations to smaller efficiency improvements within the world of supply chain.

Join us as we discuss:Which industries have the most to gain from implementing blockchain technology   How blockchain technology can address issues of transparency, trust, and data reliabilityThe role of strategic partnership selection and risk mitigation in successful blockchain integration

It may be difficult to imagine once you start a company—or if you’re working at a company in its early-stages—but there comes a time when you can start truly planning ahead as it relates to supply chain.

Prior to this point, you might be able to “get away” with growing organically as your business grows, but reaching that level often requires savvy and forward thinking. To explore these thresholds and challenges that come with them are Nari Viswanathan (Senior Director of Product Segment Marketing at Coupa) and Michael White (Senior Consultant at Miebach). Between Nari’s experience in marketing for supply chain software solutions and Michael’s insight gained from consulting a range of clients, their conversation with Ellen covers a range of solutions and strategies that will benefit all manner of companies.

Join us as we discuss:
The importance of data quality in supply chain modeling and analysisHow and why planning horizons have shortened within the past few yearsThe role of coaching and consulting in growth and maturity
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out our previous episode featuring Andrew McCarley, VP of Global Customer Value Management at Coupa.

Today’s episode features the conclusion of Ellen’s two-part conversation with Erin Gilchrist, VP of Fleet Evangelism at IntelliShift. Ellen and Erin pick up where they left off last time, so be sure to check out Part 1 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or iHeartMedia if you missed our last episode!

Join us as we discuss:
Predictions for the role and operation of driverless vehiclesThe role of stakeholder and driver pushback in addressing concernsPublic transit and sustainable fleet operations

It takes a lot of moving parts and careful maintenance for a vehicle to effectively run—and it takes as many moving parts and as much maintenance for a company to effectively manage a fleet of vehicles.

This week’s episode is the first of a two-part conversation with Erin Gilchrist, VP of Fleet Management at IntelliShift. For Erin, ensuring the safety, compliance, and efficiency of a company’s vehicles isn’t just her business, it’s her passion, because she knows what’s at stake—not only for the company and the driver, but the people they share the road with. Erin makes a compelling case for why companies of all sizes should buy in to today’s fleet management strategies and adopt the many measures available to them.

Join us as we discuss:
How automated software aids in efficient vehicle maintenanceKey considerations for fleet managers when transitioning to electric vehiclesWhich industries are being heavily targeted by fleet management evangelistsThe value of a company’s commitment to road safety culture