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Let's Talk Supply Chain55 - What does a Captain & Freight Insurance Have in Common? w/ Cpt. Andrew Kinsey from AllianzHey, 2Babe Listeners, We hope you enjoyed last week's episode where we showcased some of our favourite podcasts to-date. Our team thanks you for the ongoing support and we look forward to bringing you the top leaders within our industry. This week we cannot wait to introduce you to a fantastic guest in Captain Andrew Kinsey, a senior marine risk consultant with Allianz, the global insurance provider. Andrew brings to the channel and episode his extensive knowledge on what to expect when it comes to ocean freight and explains to us how the insu...
2017-09-1933 min
Let's Talk Supply ChainThe Best of 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain Podcasts - 2017-09-08Dear 2 Babe's Listeners! We have now reached our first milestone! 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain has now surpassed 50 podcast uploads with more to come in the near future! We could not have done this without you, our loyal supporters and listeners. Attached, is our special podcast release of our top hits for you and anyone else new to our channel. - Please feel free to reach out if you would like to be a guest speaker on an upcoming episode. Make sure to check out our ne...
2017-09-0816 min
Let's Talk Supply Chain53 - Utilizing Data in the Transportation Industry w/ Vito Cerone, Sr. Director of Sales & Commercial Strategies at Air Canada CargoHello, 2Babe's Listeners! This week we dive into what is big data, and how that data has been used in the supply chain industry today. Joining our 2Babe's hosts, we have a special guest in Vito Cerone, Sr. Director of Sales and Commerical Strategy, teaming up with us to explain how his company is currently implementing data into their ongoing operations and network, and how the industry outlook is looking when referring to the air transportation. Within this podcast, Vito also talks to our hosts about his vision...
2017-09-0521 min
Let's Talk Supply Chain52 - Navigating Through the Canadian - U.S. Trade Relationship w/ Stephen Armstrong & Robert Kelle of MAPLE Business CouncilHello, 2 Babe Listeners! Today we have two special guests in Stephen Armstrong and Robert Kelle from MAPLE Business Council to talk to us about the current Canadian-U.S. Trade Relationship and how the potential NAFTA changes can make an impact. MAPLE Business Council acts as a non-profit organization in Southern California that promotes investment, trade and entrepreneurship between Southern California and Canada. The Council was gathered to be listed as a cross-border business resource to support the numerous opportunities for growth and collaboration between the two countries. Both Stephen and Robert bring to ou...
2017-08-2535 min
Let's Talk Supply Chain5 Supply Chain Risk Management MistakesThank you 2Babes Listeners, and Sponsors for all your ongoing support! Episode 50 Has Finally Arrived!! Episode 50 Has Finally Arrived!! To properly highlight the arrival of Episode 50 to the podcast, our 2Babes had the opportunity to chat with special guest, Bill DeMartino, General Manager at riskmethods. The company that provides SaaS, cloud-based SC risk management solutions for SMEs and large business that traditionally handle numerous international interactions daily. For this episode, Bill takes us through the in's and out's to spot some potentials risks to businesses today. As well as helps us out by li...
2017-08-1132 min
Let's Talk Supply Chain49 - Saving Your Business Millions through Simplified SourcingHello, 2Babe's Listeners! It's Epi. 49; back in the studio and interviewing our industry's very best from all across the globe! This week our 2Babe's, the lovely, Sarah & Nick host Co-founders Stan Garber & Alex Yakubovich at Scout RFP (www.scoutrfp.com) in California. In this episode, our experts talk about Request for Proposal's (RFP's) and Sourcing Software and how these options are underlooked within most businesses, which have cost organizations both in valued time and money. Expect to learn more about the value of sourcing, the main advantages of strategic sourcing, and all th...
2017-07-2831 min
Let's Talk Supply Chain47 - How Integrated Business Planning is Bringing Sexy Back w/ Int'l Guest Speaker, Steven HaineyHey 2Babes Listeners, This week's podcast is all about "How to Start Planning for 2025, Today". Joining our host's Nick and Sarah, we have a guest speaker in Steven Hainey, Director of Supply Chain - Applied Materials with Newell Brands. Steven takes us through the process of integrated business planning for business' today, and how they make actions towards building and anticipating for the future. Our discussion also touches on the issues of predictive planning with larger companies and how internal/external factors may have a role. Make sure to download this podc...
2017-07-1443 min
Let's Talk Supply Chain43 - Savings in Transportation w/ Karl B. Manrodt from Georgia CollegeThis week our 2Babes had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Karl B. Manrodt from Georgia College on the recent trends and issues related to both the logistics and transportation industry. Dr. Manrodt takes us through the past and recent strategies he has seen over the years and how companies and organizations have been trying to create savings in the transportation industry. Attempts he has witnessed, to create savings in an industry that has constantly changed with the use of technology and other innovations. In addition, a focus on companies with an interest centered around answering creative cus...
2017-06-1641 min
Let's Talk Supply Chain36 - The inside scoop and crazy stories from the world of 3PLEver wondered what it is like to work at a 3PL? How about the fact that every day is NEVER the same. Nick Sarah and Mike bring you some of the crazy stories and some insight into how the 3Pl world works. Check out this episode and get the INSIDE SCOOP! Remember to check out our free resources and past episodes on our website at www.2babestalksupplychain.com Tags: business, logistics, inside scoop, 3PL, freight, freight forwarding, supply chain, future, trade secrets, transportation, customs, clearance, airplanes, aircraft We hope you enjoy this episode!
2017-04-2227 minLet's Talk Supply Chain19 Making online Shipping SIMPLE w/guest Lauren Behrens from goshippo.comEverything you need to know about e-commerce and shipping to your customers is HERE! Laura Behrens-Wu joins us from Shippo and not only is this episode jam packed with everything you NEED to KNOW to increase your customer experience but they have generously given our audience an EXCLUSIVE e-book about the State of Shipping in Commerce on our website www.2babestalksupplychain.com Laura Behrens Wu is the co-founder and CEO of Shippo, the shipping platform that connects businesses with a global network of shipping carriers to print labels, track packages and more. Behrens Wu co-founded Shippo after...
2016-12-2333 minLet's Talk Supply Chain18 Oceanfreight the KEY to global VISIBILITY w/guest Don Miller from Globe TrackerGet excited about shipping again! The Future is in technology and that is exactly what is needed, We are talking about using technology as the key to visibility when shipping via oceanfreight with Don Miller from Globe Tracker. Globe Tracker is revolutionizing the ocean freight industry starting with reefer containers to maximize visibility for all shippers, steamship lines and logistics companies so that we can all have the data we need in shipping our goods. We hope you enjoy this episode! Remember to visit our website http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/
2016-12-1729 minLet's Talk Supply Chain17 The Show Biz w/guest Fran Hollingsworth from Mendelssohn CommerceSorry Listeners, we aren't talking about Hollywood today. Instead we are talking about the Tradeshow and Event Logistics industry with our very special guest Fran Hollingsworth. Fran is the Manager of International Sales and Development at Mendelssohn Commerce and has over 20 years experience in the business. We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to visit our website http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/ AND Follow us on social media: @2BabesTalkSC
2016-12-0929 minLet's Talk Supply Chain16 The Social Part of Supply Chain w/guest Ben Kolp from Orca SocialWelcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! Today we are joined by Ben Kolp of Orca Social who joins us all the way from Spain! In this episode we talk about the importance of engagement and social technologies to move your business forward while enhancing your customer experience! We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to visit our website: http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/ AND Follow us on social media: @2babestalksc
2016-12-0235 minLet's Talk Supply Chain15 The NEED TO KNOW about Supply Chain Finance w/guest Alexander MalaketWelcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! Today we are joined by Alexander Malaket, who is President of Canadian consultancy OPUS Advisory Services International Inc. In this episode we talk about letters of credit and the importance of keeping your company financially safe! We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to visit our website: http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/ AND Follow us on social media: @2babestalksc
2016-11-2542 minLet's Talk Supply Chain14 Introducing the Cast of "The Trade Transaction" w/guest Caroline Tompkins from FITTWelcome to Episode 14 of 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! We are joined today by Caroline Tompkins, President and CEO of Forum for International Trade Training a.k.a FITT. In this episode we pen out the script for the perfect supply chain movie and it's characters...it's called "The Trade Transaction". Who is involved? What do they do? Why do they do it? Well you'll have to listen to find out! We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to visit our website: http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/ AND Foll...
2016-11-1835 minLet's Talk Supply Chain13 Let's Get Serious About Sourcing! w/guest Dawn TiuraToday we talk to Dawn Tiura, CEO and President of SIG, SIG University and Outsource, has over 26 years leadership experience, with the past 22 years focused on the sourcing and outsourcing industry. For this reason, she is the perfect person to get serious about sourcing with! We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to follow us on social media: @2babestalksc AND Don't forget to visit our website: http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/
2016-11-1134 minLet's Talk Supply Chain12 INCOTERMS®! INCOTERMS®! w/guest Nick Mauro from Hampton ProductsEpisode 12 is all about INCOTERMS®! Incoterms® are a funny thing, you either love 'em or hate 'em and luckily our guest is on the positive side! Nick Mauro is the Director of Global Supply at Hampton Products. He is responsible for managing the procurement team, supplier relationships and audits, and managing the logistics and contracts from over 1000 containers a year. Did we mention he likes Incoterms®? We hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to follow us on social media! @2babestalksc AND Don't forget to visit our website http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/...
2016-11-0432 minLet's Talk Supply Chain11 Ship Happens...Hanjin Fallout, Future of Shipping and So Much More w/guest Ken O'Brien, Gemini Shippers GroupWelcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! We are so happy to have Ken O'Brien, the COO of Gemini Shippers and the Founder of bigboxSMALLBOX, as a guest for episode 11. This week's episode is about SHIPPING! As you can tell from the title, shipping is definitely a big topic to cover and we can't talk about shipping without mentioning the unfortunate fallout of Hanjin. Today we cover the future of shipping and MUCH more...We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions about this episode, or have any suggestions for fu...
2016-10-2831 minLet's Talk Supply Chain10 Supply Chain vs. Logistics- What Gives? w/guests Andrew & GenaWelcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! This episode breaks down the specific roles of both Supply Chain and Logistics Managers. Andrew and Gena are both Managers at EYELEVEL INC. The difference? One is a Supply Chain Manager and the other is a Logistics Manager. Check out their website! Have questions for our sponsor? www.icecorp.ca Reach out to 2 Babes: listener@2babestalksupplychain.com website @2babestalksc on instagram and twitter
2016-10-2137 minLet's Talk Supply Chain9 - Local vs Offshore Manufacturing, what did YOU Decide? w/guests Sheena & MoniqueWelcome to 2 Babes Talk supply Chain! This episode is EXPLICIT and will make a HUGE impact on your business - We discuss Local vs Offshore Manufacturing Sheena and Monique from MSH District tell us all about how to make shit happen and answer all your questions about whether go local or offshore manufacturing. These ladies inspire everyone to dream to big and give people a powerful platform to build cool shit and launch their dreams! Get in touch with MSH, Sheena and Monique: @MSHDistrict on all social pl...
2016-10-1441 minLet's Talk Supply Chain7 The FACTs from the BS - Interviewing investigative techniques for Supply Chain Executives w/guest Dan KellyWelcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! You Wont want to miss this episode where we talk to Dan, The Negotiator Guru about investigative interviewing in Supply Chain! In this episode you will learn the Negotiator Guru top tips and takeaways for both SC Executives interviewing vendors and SC Account Executives interviewing potential customers and have increased beneficial conversations. Dan Kelly started his Supply Chain career in the FBI where he was in charge of Strategic Supplier Relationships and since leaving the FBI, Dan has supported Cargill, Syngenta and MTS Systems in v...
2016-09-2136 min
Let's Talk Supply Chain3 The Internet of Things w/guest Steve RobinsonWelcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! We are so excited to bring you this podcast! We put the SEXY into SUPPLY CHAIN! This episode we have a great conversation with Steve Robinson and his views on the Internet of Things (IOT). Steve Robinson has been leading and building world-class global supply chain teams for multi-national fortune 500 companies for over 20 years. Most recently, Steve led Starbuck's Global supply chain Center of Operations Excellence as Vice President and is well known as one of the significant contributors to WalMart's supply chain success. His vision and creativity powered the WalM...
2016-06-1640 min
Let's Talk Supply Chain2 Millennials in Supply Chain w/guest Andrea StroudWelcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! We are so excited to bring you this podcast! We put the SEXY into SUPPLY CHAIN! We had the chance to sit down and talk to Andrea Stroud, the Research Program Manager, at APQC about Millennials and their place in supply chain. In Andrea's role she focuses on uncovering and sharing supply chain management and product development benchmarks and best practices. Since joining APQC in 2013, Andrea has conducted research projects in some of the following topic areas: talent management in the supply chain, supplier collaboration, top performers in procure...
2016-05-2534 min
Let's Talk Supply Chain1 Welcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply chainWelcome to 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain! We are so excited to bring you this podcast! We put the sexy into supply chain! In this episode we discuss the difference between Supply Chain and Logistics, and we crack the code on a ton of confusing acronyms. Stay tuned to our future episodes where we will be interviewing the TOP supply chain professionals in the industry! If you have any comments or requests you can send them to listener@2babestalksupplychain.com Be sure to follow us: Twitter @2BabesTalkSC Instag...
2016-04-1519 min