Supply Chain Decision Room

Supply Chain Decision Room

Every supply-chain decision is a tradeoff. Each episode puts you inside one realistic inventory, forecasting, procurement, logistics, or disruption scenario and walks through the consequences of each choice. Built for certification candidates and professionals who want to make stronger decisions across the supply chain. Brought to you by Jellypod, the AI Podcast Studio that turns the documents you already have into podcasts your audience will actually finish.

  1. Aug 11

    Rail Demurrage vs Modular Yard Storage

    How a Gulf Coast chemical plant can solve a seasonal storage shortfall without building permanent tanks: the episode compares railcar demurrage, modular ISO tank yard buffers, and production throttling. It breaks down the real costs, operational risks, and the Variable Buffer Principle for making smarter supply chain decisions. Show Notes Quantifying ROI of Short-Term Tank Trailer Leasing as ON- ...: https://matlackleasing.com/archives/7467

  2. Aug 10

    The Throughput Bridge vs. Expensive Engine Freight

    A Pilbara mining breakdown becomes a high-stakes logistics decision as the episode compares air charter, road freight, and remanufactured engine options. It also introduces the Throughput Bridge Principle, showing how smarter fleet reallocation can cut downtime costs without relying on expensive express shipping. Show Notes How to Maintain a Mining Haul Truck-NEWS-SUNHUNK-EN: https://www.sunhunk.com/about/groupnews-detail-589.htm

  3. Aug 8

    Saving a Biologic Shipment with Thermal Core Isolation

    A high-stakes cold chain disruption in São Paulo sparks a deep dive into whether a biologic shipment should be scrapped, quarantined, or saved with targeted testing. The episode explores multi-zone monitoring, thermal core isolation, and the regulatory caveats that can turn granular data into a major cost-saving decision. Show Notes How to Reduce Temperature Excursions in Pharmaceutical Cold ...: https://www.tive.com/blog/how-to-reduce-temperature-excursions-in-pharmaceutical-cold-chain-shipping Temperature excursion management: A novel approach of quality system ...: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5355558/

  4. Aug 7

    When a Battery Project Misses COD: Freight, Derates, and Warranty Risk

    This episode breaks down a real-world battery storage crisis in West Texas, where a commissioning failure triggers a costly decision between emergency air freight, a temporary derate, or sourcing replacement parts on the secondary market. It explores how liquidated damages, lost revenue, and warranty exposure can make the wrong logistics choice wipe out an entire project margin. Show Notes Battery purchase contracts: Key pitfalls: https://www.projectfinance.law/publications/2022/august/battery-purchase-contracts-key-pitfalls

  5. Aug 6

    The 52% Trap: How One Parts Swap Triggered a Tariff Bill

    A single component substitution at a Monterrey plant slashes USMCA regional value content below the duty-free threshold, triggering a costly tariff shock. The episode compares the trade-offs between expensive physical rework and a tempting but risky net cost accounting strategy, with audit exposure and penalties looming over the decision. Show Notes Regional Value Content: https://www.trade.gov/regional-value-content

  6. Aug 5

    The $990K Fix That Saved a $22M Contract

    How a failed coolant coupling in a high-density AI data center turns into a real-world lesson in operational finance, with three costly response options weighed against deadlines, penalties, warranties, and customer risk. The episode closes with a practical framework for avoiding tail risk when a finite logistics bill looks expensive but the alternatives could be far worse. Show Notes Data Center Liquid Cooling Manifolds Market Size to Hit ...: https://www.precedenceresearch.com/data-center-liquid-cooling-manifolds-market

  7. Aug 4

    The $40K-a-Day Titanium Trap

    An aircraft-on-ground crisis becomes a high-stakes lesson in titanium supply chains, where long lead times, OEM expedite fees, and used serviceable material all carry hidden costs. The episode explores lease covenants, DER repair tradeoffs, and the Asset Horizon Principle for making smarter maintenance decisions. Show Notes U.S. Aerospace Supply Chain Outlook 2026–2027: https://www.astralairparts.com/aerospace-supply-chain-outlook-2026-2027/

  8. Aug 3

    When Transformer Delays Threaten a Solar PPA

    This episode breaks down a solar project crisis where a failed transformer testing result collides with long global lead times and a hard PPA energization deadline. It compares a derated spare-transformer workaround with a high-risk modular redesign, showing how supply chain bottlenecks can force tough tradeoffs to protect enterprise value. Show Notes Power Transformer Lead Times Hit 128 Weeks in 2026: https://www.industrialsage.com/power-transformer-lead-times-us-grid-shortage/

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Every supply-chain decision is a tradeoff. Each episode puts you inside one realistic inventory, forecasting, procurement, logistics, or disruption scenario and walks through the consequences of each choice. Built for certification candidates and professionals who want to make stronger decisions across the supply chain. Brought to you by Jellypod, the AI Podcast Studio that turns the documents you already have into podcasts your audience will actually finish.

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  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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