Don't miss out on this episode where Ken Edwards, a mastermind in supply chain management, unveils the secrets behind leading global giants like Frito Lay, Starbucks, and Les Schwab. In this new episode of the Supply Chain Careers podcast, our hosts Chris Gaffney and Rodney Apple speak with Ken Edwards - Vice President of Supply Chain at Les Schwab Tire Centers Ken shares his invaluable insights on leadership, employee engagement, and navigating the complex challenges of supply chain...

The 14th episode of our Supply Chain Careers Leadership Podcast! Explore the intricacies of performance management and the art of leading effective employee discussions. This episode delves into the challenges and opportunities of guiding teams, with a focus on fostering growth and managing performance. Real-world experiences and expert advice make this a must-listen for aspiring leaders and those looking to refine their leadership skills. Discover the impact of early intervention, the...

The 5th episode of our new podcast series! - "The Supply Chain Talent Building and Engagement Series". Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts - Mike Ogle and Rodney Apple speak with VP, HR Business Partner at McKesson, Arica Drummond-Clay. Arica tells us what it means to be an HR Business Partner, why it is fun, and what kinds of characteristics it takes to understand and successfully support supply chain functions. She also tells us how HR functions have evolved to become the steward of the...

The 9th episode of our "Day-In-The-Life of a Supply Chain Professional" podcast series! In this episode, we interview Frank Boxley.  Frank is a Planning Manager at Mersen. Frank has worked in planning for 4.5 years. His mentor suggested him to do so as he has an accounting background, sales experience, and data analysis skills. His hard skills are data analysis, opportunity cost modeling, and market implications understanding. His objective is to facilitate financial goals through a...

Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts - Chris Gaffney and Rodney Apple speak with Chris Smith - President of McLane Grocery. In this dynamic episode of the "Supply Chain Careers Podcast", we sit down with Chris Smith, who has a rich background spanning from Walgreens to McKesson, and a start in finance at Home Depot, Chris has climbed the ranks to become a venerated leader in logistics and operations. Chris dives into his problem-solving approach, emphasizing the significance of six sigma, lean...

The 4th episode of our new podcast series! - "The Supply Chain Talent Building and Engagement Series". Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts - Chris Gaffney and Rodney Apple speak with Global HR Executive and Chief People Officer, Ashley Berg Jensen. In this episode, Ashley delves into the nuances of self-worth and how individuals advocate based on their self-perception and the perceptions of others. She emphasizes the importance of clearly showcasing and communicating both your current skills...

The 8th episode of our "Day-In-The-Life of a Supply Chain Professional" podcast series! In this episode, we interview Mike Newman.  Mike is the CEO of Brooklyn-based Returnity, which designs, manufactures, and implements reusable packaging and circular logistics systems for customers like Target, PayPal, Vuori, New Balance, Rent the Runway, and more. Hosted by Rodney Apple and Mike Ogle. Want to explore more supply chain career resources? Head over to SCM Talent Group. Want to apply for...

Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts - Chris Gaffney and Rodney Apple speak with Michelle Livingstone - Supply Chain Executive, Public, Private, and Non-Profit Board Member,  Adjunct Professor, and Consultant. In the latest episode of the "Supply Chain Careers Podcast", we delve deep with Michelle Livingstone, a transportation enthusiast with a stellar leadership portfolio that includes The Home Depot, C & S Wholesale Grocers, J.C. Penney, and Kraft Foods. Growing up with a father in the...

Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts - Mike Ogle and Rodney Apple speak with Yossi Sheffi, the Elisha Gray II Prof. of Engineering Systems at MIT, where he serves as Director of the Center for Transportation and Logistics. In this episode, Dr. Sheffi begins with his civil engineering start and move toward urban transportation and then to management of transportation systems in general. He explains the need for soft skills to complement the technical skills when working to get solutions...

Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts - Mike Ogle and Rodney Apple speak with Donna Palumbo-Miele, Founder & Managing Director at Concordia Supply Chain Group. In this episode, Donna shares her career background in supply chain which includes Disney, Johnson & Johnson, and Bloomberg. Donna tells us how supply chain strategies have been changing in terms of technologies, partnerships, risks, and sustainability. She sees supply chain as a collaborative ecosystem with suppliers as a great...

The 13th episode of our Supply Chain Careers Leadership Podcast! In this episode, we discuss how to advance your career through Leading Change and Transformation. Those who can deal with constant change and lead teams through transformations are always highly valued and differentiate themselves from the crowd.    Hosted by Co-Founder at Edge Supply Chain - Chris Gaffney. He is accompanied by two co-hosts - Mike Ogle and Rodney Apple. Want to explore more supply chain career resources? Head...

Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts - Chris Gaffney and Rodney Apple speak with Felix Faulhaber, Chief Operating Officer of BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition. In this episode, Felix starts with his career evolution from consulting to operations and shares his perspective on career planning, particularly the value of talking to others to refine your vision, plus how his international experiences helped his own career. Felix also emphasizes the value of building relationships and communicating clearly...

Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts - Chris Gaffney and Rodney Apple speak with Jim Piermarini and Alan Kosansky, Founders of Profit Point Inc, a consulting company focusing on supply chain network design, supply chain technologies, and developing targeted solutions for their clients. In this episode, Alan and Jim provide their own career stories along with what it takes to start a business. They give us their thoughts about the kind of people they look for to perform consulting and the range...

The 7th episode of our "Day-In-The-Life of a Supply Chain Professional" podcast series! In this episode, we interview Charles Weaver,  a veteran in warehousing and distribution with 29 years of experience! We invite you to listen in on his day-to-day position duties, what he enjoys most about the job, and how he grew to the position he is in now! Hosted by Rodney Apple. Want to explore more supply chain career resources? Head over to SCM Talent Group! Want to apply for available Supply...

Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts - Chris Gaffney and Rodney Apple speak with Lindsey Walker, Founder of Oakmont Supply Solutions. In this episode, Lindsey shares her supply chain career journey, and how to build an agile career, particularly if you want to move up and lead, but advises people to move around both vertically and horizontally as they develop transferable skills. She explains how she enjoys the control of having her own business and the comparison to corporate life. Lindsey...

The 3rd episode of our new podcast series! - "The Supply Chain Talent Building and Engagement Series". Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts - Chris Gaffney and Rodney Apple speak with Mona Kella, Founder of Symmetry Coaching, LLC In this episode, Mona provides her career journey with Coca-Cola to her career coaching business, Symmetry Coaching LLC, and how the role of HR has changed over the years to the HR business partners of today. She talks with us about HR having a seat at the planning...

Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts - Chris Gaffney and Rodney Apple speak with Tim Tim Grant, Vice President of Logistics & Customer Success, T. Marzetti. In this episode, Tim provides his career path, the kinds of experiences that he credits as career-enabling, the challenges he has faced and learned from, plus his thoughts about a constantly changing career in supply chain and logistics. He emphasizes the transferability of supply chain and logistics skills across a variety of...

The 2nd episode of our new podcast series! - "The Supply Chain Talent Building and Engagement Series". Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts - Chris Gaffney and Rodney Apple speak with Jennifer Longnion, Founder and Chief Organization Officer, See and Free Consulting. In this episode, Jenn begins by sharing her journey with companies such as Best Buy, Motorola, Coca-Cola, and Dollar Shave Club. Learn how to best view and apply organizational development within supply chain. Also learn how to...

The 12th episode of our Supply Chain Careers Leadership Podcast! In this episode, we focus on how to become the boss that people want to work with. Hear Chris Gaffney discusses the challenges and opportunities of being a first-time people leader. He offers advice on how to be successful, including: Don't worry so much.Leverage your boss.Be visible and available to your team.Ask for feedback.Be patient.  Hosted by Co-Founder at Edge Supply Chain - Chris Gaffney. He is accompanied by two...

The 6th episode of our "Day-In-The-Life of a Supply Chain Professional" podcast series! In this episode, we interview the Vice President of Customer Success at Gather AI, Sean Mitchell! We invite you to listen in on his day-to-day position duties, what he enjoys most about the job, and how he grew to the position he is in now! Hosted by Mike Ogle. Want to explore more supply chain career resources? Head over to SCM Talent Group! Want to apply for available Supply Chain Jobs? Head over to...

Premiering the first episode of our new podcast series! - "The Supply Chain Talent Building and Engagement Series". Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts - Chris Gaffney, Mike Ogle, and Rodney Apple speak with Aaron Lincove, Vice President, HR Americas at Graphic Packaging International, LLC. In this episode, Aaron joins all three of our co-hosts to discuss how HR and talent building professionals can work best with supply chain leaders and managers to find, hire, and develop great individuals...

Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts - Chris Gaffney and Mike Ogle speak with Charles Fallon, President of LIDD. In this episode, Charles discusses how he got started in his supply chain career, his dedication to solving supply chain challenges, what it takes to start a supply chain consulting company, and the importance of people, relationships, and communication. Are you an employer looking for assistance with hiring Supply Chain Professionals? Head here to learn about our Supply Chain...

The 11th episode of our Supply Chain Careers Leadership Podcast! In this episode, we focus on how you get your first leadership position. Listen to hear how to differentiate yourself and get noticed for your leadership capability. We cover the best ways to position yourself as a future leader and get on the radar of existing leaders. Hosted by Co-Founder at Edge Supply Chain - Chris Gaffney. He is accompanied by two co-hosts - Mike Ogle and Rodney Apple. Want to explore more supply chain...

The 5th episode of our "Day-In-The-Life of a Supply Chain Professional" podcast series! In this episode, we interview Boeing's Chief of Staff, Jade Jones! We invite you to listen in on her day-to-day position duties, what she enjoys most about the job, and how she grew to the position she is in now! Hosted by Rodney Apple! Want to explore more supply chain career resources? Head over to SCM Talent Group! Want to apply for available Supply Chain Jobs? Head over to our Supply Chain Job...

Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts - Chris Gaffney, Rodney Apple, and Mike Ogle jumped into an exciting in-person recording session this past memorial day! The hosts discuss topics such as mass email layoffs, automation &  aI in supply chain, and the future of the supply chain gig economy. Are you an employer looking for assistance with hiring Supply Chain Professionals? Head here to learn about our Supply Chain Recruiting Firm! Want to explore more supply chain career resources? Head...