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Supply Chain NowMaritime Logistics, Organizational Nimbleness, and Predictions for 2025In this first episode of 2025 here at Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton sits down with Alan Amling, Distinguished Fellow at The University of Tennessee Supply Chain Institute, and Don Maier, Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, for an insightful conversation on navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in the evolving supply chain landscape.Alan and Don share insights on the competitive dynamics between industry giants like FedEx and UPS, the growing influence of retail logisticians, and the critical role of automation and technology in addressing workforce and operational hurdles. The discussion also explores...2025-01-061h 18
The Daily Author#40: Alan Amling — Organizational VelocityIn this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Alan Amling is a former UPS executive and current professor at UT Knoxville. As well as the author of Organizational Velocity.
We discussed the surprising reality of the publishing world, where authors are often responsible for their own marketing efforts, regardless of their level of expertise or followers.
Along with how he has built a successful 6-figure business off his book in 90 days.
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LeaderShipping2024 Parcel Shipping Outlook (ft Alan Amling)2023 was a year for the books in parcel shipping. But 2024 might bring even more uncertainty.What do shippers need to be on the lookout for?In this episode, Alan Amling, Professor of Practice at the University of Tennessee and CEO of Thrive and Advance, LLC, joins the show to discuss the outlook of the parcel shipping industry as we enter 2024.Main Topics:- The return to a “shipper’s market”- New fulfillment trends- How FedEx and UPS are reversing course on COVID-era decisions- Amazon’s challenge to FedEx and UPS- How sh...2024-01-2536 min
Grab An Unforgettable Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Organizational Velocity by Alan AmlingPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/9027to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Organizational Velocity
Author: Alan Amling
Narrator: Robert Plank
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
Release date: 12-13-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Workplace & Organizational Behavior
Publisher's Summary:
If you’re not operating with Organizational Velocity, you’re getting lapped and don’t even realize it. Business as usual? Established organizations are being disrupted as nimble upstarts cross long-established competitive moats with increasing ease. The status quo needs to be blown up. In Organizational Velocity, veteran UPS executive Alan Amling distills five years of research and three decades on the...2023-12-136h 21
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS2E3: Navigating Supply Chain's Evolution with Former SC Ports Authority CEO Jim NewsomeIn this month’s episode, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Jim Newsome, former president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, at the 27th Supply Chain Forum.The episode was recorded in front of a live audience on November 7, 2023, in Knoxville, Tennessee.Newsome (‘76, ‘77) earned both a bachelor’s and MBA in transportation and logistics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, before embarking on a more than 40-year career in container ships, ports, and international transportation. He was recently named the 2023 Distinguished Alum by the Haslam College of Business. At the forum, the Global S...2023-11-1641 min
Peggy Smedley ShowInside the Minds of Supply Chain LeadersPeggy and Alan Amling, assistant professor of practice, University of Tennessee Supply Chain Institute and CEO, advisory firm Thrive and Advance LLC, talk about the supply chain and the risk for supply chain leaders. He says the supply chain leaders are dealing with so much including the unexpected, the day-to-day, and the delays, as well as macro trends. They also discuss: Macro trends that aren’t hitting them in the face today but will be impactful in some unknown time in the future. The decoupling of the United States and China. Best practices for supply chain lead...2023-11-0125 minPeggy Smedley ShowInside the Minds of Supply Chain LeadersPeggy and Alan Amling, assistant professor of practice, University of Tennessee Supply Chain Institute and CEO, advisory firm Thrive and Advance LLC, talk about the supply chain and the risk for supply chain leaders. He says the supply chain leaders are dealing with so much including the unexpected, the day-to-day, and the delays, as well as macro trends. They also discuss: Macro trends that aren’t hitting them in the face today but will be impactful in some unknown time in the future. The decoupling of the United States and China. Best practices for supply chain lead...2023-11-0125 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS1E24: Supply Chain Hall of Fame Inductee Ted Stank Reflects on His 30-Year CareerFor the final episode of the podcast’s first season, our co-hosts split responsibilities in light of Ted Stank being named the winner of this year’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Distinguished Service Award, earning him a place in the Supply Chain Hall of Fame.Tom Goldsby interviews Ted about the two decades he has spent pioneering supply chain management education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, setting the standard for how universities can collaborate with industry to reap maximum benefits. Ted shares his journey into logistics and supply chain management from his time as a...2023-08-1735 minTennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS1E23: The State of Supply Chains with John BellIn our July episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by professor John Bell, department head for supply chain management in the Haslam College of Business, to discuss economic competition between the United States and China, the sourcing of rare earth elements essential for producing electronics and other technologies, and the growth of the University of Tennessee’s top-ranked supply chain programs. Bell, who was recently named the John “Red” Dove Professor of Supply Chain Management, was a career maintenance and logistics officer in the United States Air Force. As a supply chain researcher, he is cons...2023-07-2037 min
The Data Insights PodcastCurrent Trends in Supply Chain AI with Alan Amling, University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleAlan Amling, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, joins Ganesh for a current trends roundup on the global supply chain, and how new technologies like generative AI are playing into everything.2023-07-1346 minTennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS1E18: An Inside Look at Studying Supply Chain at UT with Three Top StudentsIn this episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by a live audience and three UT Knoxville graduating seniors in supply chain management. They discuss their journeys to the university and the major, the value of getting involved in student orgs, attending industry events, and networking, and what they looked for in future employers.The three guests featured in this episode:Lillian Qin, president of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) student roundtable. She will start her career with KPMG in procurement and outsourcing consulting in ChicagoHalie Fairchild, president of...2023-02-0934 minTennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS1E17: Win-Win Business Relationships with Vested Founder Kate VitasekIn the first episode of 2023, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby discuss the holiday season, how supply chains held up, and offer some predictions for business and the economy in 2023. They are joined by GSCI Fellow Kate Vitasek, a business leader, educator, and speaker who founded Vested, a model for creating highly collaborative business relationships in which both parties are equally committed to each other’s success.Related links:Learn more about the Vested approachTom and GSCI Fellow Alan Amling’s commentary, "A New Year’s Resolution for Stemming Retail’s Returns Tsunami"...2023-01-1235 min
Believe you can because you can!Alan Amling: Lessons from the book “Organizational Velocity” (#399)Alan Amling is an expert in organizational velocity, a topic he has made his life’s work. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Amling has helped countless companies and organizations increase their speed and agility. He has consulted with some of the biggest names in the business world and is widely recognized as…
2023-01-0941 min
Sustainable Supply ChainOrganization Velocity And Supply Chains - How To Become A Forever Company - A Chat With Alan AmlingSend me a messageI first met Alan Amling in 2017 at an IoT and Supply Chain event in Frankfurt. At the time Alan was a VP for UPS heading up their 3D Printing initiative.Since then he left UPS to pursue a PhD, and he has authored a book called Organizational Velocity. The book deals with how large companies find it difficult to be nimble, and offers many lessons on how to overcome this.Because of Alan's deep background in Supply Chain I asked him to come on the podcast to talk about...2022-11-2534 min
Enterprise Podcast Network – EPNOrganizational Velocity: Turbocharge Your Business to Stay Ahead of the CurveAlan Amling, a TED speaker and thought leader on harnessing digital disruption for success joins Enterprise Radio. Alan helped drive innovation over a 27-year career with UPS and currently the CEO of advisory firm Thrive and Advance LLC. His book is Organizational Velocity: Turbocharge Your Business to Stay Ahead of the Curve.This episode of Enterprise Radio is on association with the Author Channel.Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Alan Amling discuss the following:* Your book Organizational Velocity addresses why established companies struggle to adapt to change and end up getting disrupted…can you explain a bit m...2022-06-0616 min
We Go Together: A Relai PodcastEpisode Nineteen: Alan AmlingAuthor, Professor, and Supply Chain Veteran Alan Amling has a long list of accomplishments and co-signs. Thankfully, he's still available for an interview. Led by T.J., this week's conversation covers innovation, e-commerce, taking chances, and the immutable power of real creativity. Find more on Alan: https://www.alanamling.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw0a-SBhBkEiwApljU0oFGDf-xUJMimQDhvNqeYiv4HTAsr0UJIhbdPicfGxDzwnMIe2hbuBoCdCsQAvD_BwEhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alanamling/Alan's First Book, Organizational Velocity: Turbocharge Your Business to Stay Ahead of the Curve https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/organizational-velocity-alan-amling-phd/1140671857;jsessionid=FC86C40...2022-04-0636 minTennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS1E6: Logistics and Last-Mile Delivery with Former UPS VP Alan AmlingIn our fifth full episode, Ted and Tom discuss good news in the world of supply chain, provide a travel update, and an outlook on inflation and rising gas prices. Special guest GSCI Fellow Alan Amling provides insight into the latest developments in e-commerce and last mile delivery as well as a sneak peak of his new book.Text the Tennessee on Supply Chain Management team!2022-03-3127 min
Breakfast Leadership ShowFeatured Interview with Alan AmlingAlan Amling is a TED speaker and leading authority helping companies get out of their way to thrive in disruption. Alan’s actionable insights developed through deep research and over 27 years driving innovation at UPS help you uncover the blind spots holding your organization back. Alan is a Distinguished Fellow at The University of Tennessee Supply Chain Institute, CEO of advisory firm Thrive and Advance LLC, and on the Executive Advisory Board for the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute. In addition, he is a board member and advisor to promising startups. His first book, Organizational Velocity, will be released on Ma...2022-03-0932 min
The Chain PodcastThe Rebound: A Simple Guide to ESG in the Supply ChainOn this episode of the Rebound, Alan Amling, a distinguished fellow at the University of Tennessee, and Simon Knowles, chief marketing officer for SGS-Maine Pointe, join hosts Abe Eshkenazi, CEO of ASCM, and Bob Trebilcock, Editorial Director of SCMR, to discuss their research into supply chain’s role in ESG. They also detail where an organization should look to identify areas in their supply chain that can make a difference, and how to start.
2022-03-0328 min
The NewsWorthySpecial Edition: Supply Chain Crisis ExplainedWe’ve talked about the impact of the supply chain crisis on holiday shopping before, but today we want to help you really understand what’s happening - from the cause of it all to when the logjams could start to ease up. Supply chain expert Alan Amling spent nearly three decades with UPS. He’s now a distinguished fellow at the University of Tennessee’s Global Supply Chain Institute and runs a consulting company where he helps businesses navigate disruptions. He’s explaining why U.S. ports are so backed up and how retailers are making changes to...2021-11-2713 min
Industrial InsightsTurning Supply Chain Disruption into Innovation with Alan AmlingDue to the pandemic, the lack of supplies caused a supply chain chaos. Prices started to rise and it became harder and harder to purchase different items. To explain the crisis and how different businesses were able to get over them in the past, Justin welcomes Alan Amling. Together, they speak about turning supply chain disruptions into innovation. Alan also opened about persistent advantages and what are the usual problems between already established companies. He talks about the different ways to make sure that businesses are utilizing their supplies and infrastructures, as well as the future of...2021-11-1849 min
The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures PodcastThe Wild West of Last Mile Logistics with Alan Amling of Global Supply Chain InstituteHighlights from their conversation include:Alan had been running UPS Ventures when he last appeared on the show. What he’s been up to since then. (1:45)Looking at the changing landscape for the last mile in fulfillment, delivery, and returns (7:35)Three key takeaways (12:07)Data science driving operations (17:50)What will separate the winners from the losers in the next five years (23:27)Heavyweight drones and electric airplanes (27:00)Trends in outsourcing return logistics (31:47)Big and bulky e-commerce, returns, and lifecycle logistics (34:43)The Global Supply Chain Institute is part of the Haslam College of Business at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Th...2021-09-1539 min
The Writing PodcastThe Journey from PhD Dissertation to BookIt's no snap turning a PhD dissertation into a book. For starters, a dissertation is positioned for a micro-audience (your committee members). The bulk of the project is focused on the research methodology. And the writing cadence of a dissertation is constantly interrupted by references to dead authors. The writing of a book must appeal to a completely different mindset than that of a dissertation committee. In this episode, Dr. Alan Amling, a former senior executive with UPS and teaching fellow at the University of Tennessee, discusses the long road to translate his dissertation thesis into a book for...2020-12-0740 min
BlockHashAlan Amling (U of Tennessee) and Loudon Owen (CEO of DLT Labs)In this episode of the BlockHash Podcast, Alan Amling and Loudon Owen join me to discuss DLT Labs, Supply Chain, Blockchain's future and much more!
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2020-09-1025 min
The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures PodcastRe-Air: 3D Printing & Logistics with Alan Amling*From time to time we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed.* This week’s re-air is our conversation with Alan Amling of UPS Ventures. On this episode, we discuss what’s happening in the 3D printing space, and how it will affect transportation and logistics on the whole.
2019-02-2138 min
The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures Podcast3D Printing & Logistics with Alan AmlingOn this episode, we sit down with Alan Amling of UPS Ventures to discuss what’s happening in the 3D printing space, and how it will affect transportation and logistics on the whole.
2018-10-3137 min
Longitudes RadioNirvana in 3DAdditive manufacturing will forever shift the concept of supply and demand, moving businesses and consumers from a mindset of “best fit” to “my fit.” UPS’s Alan Amling and Fast Radius founder Rick Smith explain why 3D printing is nothing short of nirvana for businesses plagued by mounting warehouse inventories and profit-draining inefficiencies.They imagine a world where we can make whatever we want whenever we want it.2018-06-1738 min
The Internet of Things IoT Heroes show with Tom RafteryUPS' strategy around Internet of Things and 3D PrintingAt our recent Leonardo Live event I had a chat with UPS VP for Corporate Strategy Alan Amling. He talked about UPS' nascent 3D Printing business. The reasons why UPS are pursuing it, and their plans for the future. It was a truly fascinating and enlightening conversation.2017-07-2800 min
Future of Business with Game Changers, Presented by SAPThe Future of Distributed Manufacturing and 3D PrintingThe buzz: “3D printing is already shaking our age-old notions of what can and can’t be made.” (Hod Lipson)
It may not be far in the future when a significant amount of the products manufactured today in the four walls of a factory are actually manufactured in a store, repair shop or even a home. How? Distributed Manufacturing leveraging 3D printing is pushing the bounds of the possible. Technology has already moved beyond 3D printed sugar cubes and pasta to building 3D printed cars and even prosthetic limb replacement. What is the timeline of scaling from toys to a real...2016-11-1056 min