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Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS3E10: Empathetic Leadership & End-to-End Supply Chain Management with Colgate-Palmolive EVP Amalia LondonoFor the July 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Amalia Londono, EVP of end-to-end supply chain North America for Colgate-Palmolive, about trends in consumer packaged goods, delivering value to customers, using AI and technology in demand planning, and the importance of personal resiliency for up-and-coming supply chain professionals. Londono, a member of the GSCI Advisory Board, leads the North American supply chain for one of the most recognized manufacturers and distributors of household and commercial cleaning, dental, personal-care, and pet food products, operating in more than 200 countries worldwide. She has spent more than 20 years w...2025-07-1732 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS3E9: Driving Change & Doing Good with Clayton Homes SVP Matt StitesFor the June 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Matt Stites, president of Clayton Supply and SVP of supply chain for Clayton Home Building Group, about dealing with disruptions, addressing the national housing shortage, and building growth-minded teams that pursue excellence in operations and customer service. Stites, a member of the GSCI Advisory Board, leads the supply chain for the largest builder of manufactured and modular homes in North America. He is responsible for a 1,500-person team producing internally manufactured building products, leads a sourcing organization managing a multibillion-dollar spend, and guides a materials t...2025-06-1837 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS3E8: Adapting to New Ways of Working, Consumer Expectations with PepsiCo's Stephanie PierceFor the May 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Stephanie Pierce, director of warehouse foods planning for PepsiCo, about wide range of relevant business topics, including the changing work modalities that have impacted talent retention and recruitment, leading hybrid teams, and adapting planning for shifting customer habits in snacking. Pierce, a 2011 alumna of UT’s supply chain management program, has spent more than a decade with PepsiCo, where she’s climbed the ladder from project analyst to her current role director-level role in planning. She represents the company on the GSCI Advisory Board, which consi...2025-05-2236 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS3E7: Balancing Trade-Offs & Leveraging Networks to Deliver Innovation with Tractor Supply's Colin YankeeFor the April 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby were live at the Spring 2025 Supply Chain Forum with Colin Yankee chief supply chain officer for Tractor Supply Company, to discuss the supply chain strategies and operational efficiencies that help companies thrive in uncertain times. Their in-depth conversation explored Tractor Supply’s transportation and distribution center operations, how to leverage extensive store networks for final-mile delivery strategies, and featured insights into leading large teams of supply chain professionals to deliver customer value from top to bottom. Prior to joining Tractor Supply in 2015, Yankee served in seni...2025-04-2553 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS3E6: The Promise of Technology in Uncertain Times with Shipium CEO Jason MurrayFor the March 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by guest host Thomas Deakins, managing director of the Global Supply Chain Institute, and Jason Murray, CEO and co-founder at Shipium to explore how data-driven decision-making fuels modern supply chain success. Their in-depth conversation touches on the power of predictive technology and Agentic AI, the complexities of integrating products and software, and the critical role of data in solving today’s most pressing supply chain challenges. With 19 years at Amazon in VP roles over retail systems and services and forecasting and supply chain, Murr...2025-03-1333 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS3E4: Retail Returns and Cybersecurity Insights with Huseyn Abdulla and Seongkyoon JeongFor the first episode of 2025, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with UT Knoxville experts Huseyn Abdulla and Seongkyoon Jeong about their research in the areas of returns management and supply chain cybersecurity. Assistant professors and esteemed scholars in their disciplines, Abdulla and Jeong’s insights are a deep dive into the challenges and innovations shaping supply chain management. Among other points, Abdulla explains how retailers balance the growing demand for customer-friendly return policies with environmental and financial sustainability, while Jeong discusses the rising risk of cyberattacks in an increasingly data-driven world. Listen in as o...2025-01-2335 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS3E3: Election Impact and Economic Forces Affecting Supply Chains with Marianne WanamakerFor our December episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Marianne Wanamaker, dean of UT's Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs and a professor of economics and public policy. Wanamaker, who served as the chief domestic economist for the White House Council of Economic Advisors during the first Trump administration, is a recurring guest on the podcast and at meetings of the GSCI Advisory Board, where executives look to her for insights into the U.S. labor market. In our final recording of 2024, she addressed the U.S. pr...2024-12-1235 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS3E2: Making the Workplace Meaningful with TrailPath and Sunland LogisticsFor our November episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby were live at the Fall 2024 Supply Chain Forum, where they spoke with Robert Martichenko, board chair for TrailPath Workplace Solutions, and Sunland Logistics Solutions' CEO Arch Thomason and VP of Human Resources Diane Lowman.With fundamental forces, from population demographics to shifting societal attitudes, shifting the nature of work and the relationships between people and their employers, the challenge of attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining talent is greater than ever. Our guests provide an in-depth case study for how they've partnered to build a Meaningful Employment Environment...2024-11-2155 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS3E1: Creating Real-World Learning Environments with Paul Fortunato and AlbemarleFor the first episode of our third season, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Haslam College of Business lecturer Paul Fortunato and partners from his Supply Chain Project Management (SCM 430) course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Fortunato, a former executive with Dow Chemical Company, invited Lori Maurer, director of the center for supply chain excellence, and Riley Clayton, logistics and supply chain manager, from Albemarle to talk with Ted and Tom about the corporation’s three-year involvement in his course.UT’s top-ranked supply chain management programs are held up by their real...2024-10-3135 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementBONUS Episode: Live at CSCMP Edge 2024 with Business Collaboration Expert Kate VitasekIn between Seasons 2 and 3, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby were at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Conference, where they caught up with Kate Vitasek, a GSCI Fellow and internationally renowned business leader, educator, and founder of Vested, a model for creating highly collaborative business relationships in which both parties are equally committed to each other’s success. Vitasek and her Vested model were nominated for the CSCMP Supply Chain Innovation and Teaching Innovation awards. Later this month, she will operate back-to-back courses on UT’s campus: Vested Executive Education (Oct. 28-30) and Co...2024-10-0333 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS2E12: It’s All About People with Sunland Logistics CCO Elijah RayIn the final episode of Season 2, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Elijah Ray, chief customer officer of Sunland Logistics Solutions about the evolution of third-party logistics, the importance of company culture, employee retention, and creating trust with clients. With nearly four decades of experience in logistics and supply chain management, Ray has contributed to a culture of continuous improvement and big-name brand engagement at Sunland. He is a member-at-large and former president of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. Don’t miss this exciting discussion on great workplace environments, thriving business part...2024-08-2233 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS2E11: Online Retail and the Modern-Day Consumer with Former Amazon Executive Dave ClarkFor our July episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Dave Clark, former CEO of worldwide consumer business for Amazon. In two decades at Amazon, Clark, a graduate of UT’s MBA program, helped build one of the most extensive supply chain operations in the world, with hundreds of fulfillment centers and transportation facilities, a fleet of several dozen dedicated aircraft, 100,000 delivery vans, and more than 1.5 million employees. Clark is a member of the American Red Cross Board of Governors and served as CEO of Flexport from 2022 to 2023. He is regularly sought out for his exp...2024-07-1838 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS2E10: Developing Talent to Increase Impact with Joe Buckley and Dan PellathyFor our June episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with University of Tennessee colleagues Joe Buckley executive education director for supply chain management, and Dan Pellathy, assistant professor of practice for SCM. Buckley, who spent three decades in industry (including seven years as director of materials management and transportation for the Tennessee Valley Authority), is the mastermind behind UT’s highly acclaimed virtual learning academies. After the success of the Leadership and Finance academies, he and Pellathy collaborated on the Planning academy launching Fall 2024 and are working on a Procurement academy for 2025. More than 1,500 students, ran...2024-06-2035 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS2E9: Effective Leadership with SC Johnson CPO Martha BuffingtonFor our May episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Martha Buffington, chief procurement officer for SC Johnson, about all aspects of effective business leadership. They touch on company culture in global organizations, advancing your career and finding success during times of transition, the importance of empowerment over delegation to drive team achievement, balancing double standards for female leaders, and more. A member of the GSCI Advisory Board, Buffington spent more than two decades with Coca-Cola, rising to the position of chief procurement officer for its Bottling Investments Group before transitioning into senior pr...2024-05-2236 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS2E8: Sustainability in Manufacturing with WestRock’s Peter Anderson and Philips’ Jeff DiLulloFor our April episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby were live at the Spring 2024 Supply Chain Forum speaking with Peter Anderson, chief supply chain officer for WestRock, and Jeff DiLullo, chief region leader for Philips North America.Both Anderson and DiLullo are senior industry leaders and members of the GSCI Advisory Board. Together with our hosts, they discuss all aspects of sustainability in the supply chain, including carbon footprint, scope emissions, regulatory practices and their influence, technological innovations, and more. The episode was recorded live at the Marriott Knoxville Downtown on April 10, 2024. Watch the...2024-04-2554 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS2E7: High-Level Insights with Logistics Managers’ Index Creators Dale and Zac RogersFor our March episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with father-and-son supply chain researchers Dale Rogers and Zac Rogers, the proprietors of the Logistics Managers’ Index, about diversifying supply chains, global redesign, friendshoring, and much more. Dale is the ON Semiconductor Professor of Business at Arizona State University, where he directs the Frontier Economies Logistics Lab and the Internet Edge Supply Chain Lab. Like Ted, he is a member of the Supply Chain Hall of Fame and the recipient of numerous awards and grants. He is a leading researcher in reverse logistics, sustainable supply chain man...2024-03-2140 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS2E5: Steering through Stormy Seas with Maritime Expert Don MaierIn our January episode, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with maritime expert Don Maier about the state of international shipping, including shifts in trade lanes, the challenges of forecasting and capital planning, and the industry impact of issues from the Panama Canal to bubbling international conflicts.Before joining UT’s faculty as an associate professor of practice, Maier served as dean for the Maine Maritime and Cal Maritime Academies. As the founding dean of the School of Maritime Transportation, Logistics, & Management at California State University-Maritime Academy, he oversaw programs in marine transportation, international logistics, an...2024-01-1836 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS2E4: Beyond the Classroom: Leaders Discuss the Real-World Impact of UT's EMBA for Global Supply ChainIn this month’s episode, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with three business leaders who recently graduated from the Executive MBA for Global Supply Chain (EMBA-GSC) in UT’s Haslam College of Business. They discuss their paths into the industry and the fine details of the program, including how it has brought value to their current roles at their companies and developed both their supply chain knowledge and leadership skills in just 11 months.Guests featured in this episode:Hans von Steiger, Director and Team Leader of Clinical Supply Strategy and ManagementPatricia Covington, Executive Director of Glob...2023-12-2138 min
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
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS2E2: Learning From the Past to Predict the Future with CSCMP Leaders Tom Nightingale and Terry EsperFor the second episode of Season 2, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Terry Esper, professor of logistics at Ohio State University and Chair Elect for CSCMP, and Tom Nightingale, CEO of AFS Logistics and chairman of the board for CSCMP. They discuss professional development in the supply chain industry and highlight the paradigm shifts in organizational structures and talent acquisition strategies. Listen as Nightingale shares the latest initiatives by CSCMP, the growing trend of corporate memberships, the importance of local round tables, and the future of supply chain education. From the changing dynamics of...2023-10-1937 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS2E1: Embracing Innovation to Drive Success with Kenco Group President Denis ReillyFor the first episode of Season 2, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Denis Reilly, president and CEO of Kenco Group, a logistics provider based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They discuss innovating, automating, and driving productivity even in the midst of a labor shortage. Denis, a member of the GSCI Advisory Board, also shared his approach to developing talent and what it’ll take to succeed as a senior leader in the future.Beyond the interview, listen in as Ted and Tom discuss consumer confidence reports, unemployment figures, the state of the current job market, economic projections for th...2023-09-2138 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementGet Ready for Season 2 of Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementHosted by the dynamic duo of Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby, Tennessee on Supply Chain Management will launch its second season later this month with a high-level discussion on innovation, automation, and driving productivity with Kenco Group President and CEO Denis Reilly. Prepare for a new slate of informative, insightful, and entertaining episodes with this teaser episode and relive the best from our first season below.Most popular episodes from Season 1:Delivering Hope for the Supply Chain Marathon with Pfizer VP Dr. Michael Ku (Ep. 13)Is LEAN Dead? (Ep. 4)How to Build a...2023-09-0802 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 minTennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS1E22: The Value of Relationships Between Industry and AcademiaIn our June episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by professor Stephanie Eckerd and recent Ph.D. graduate Anne Dohmen to discuss the relationship between industry and academia at the University of Tennessee, the value of partnerships for research, and their own transitions from practitioners to professors.Eckerd, who was recently named the FedEx Chair of Supply Chain Management in the Haslam College of Business, is the director of UT’s SCM Ph.D. program. Dohmen, who was an engineer by training and worked for both General Mills and Procter and Gamble before transitioning in...2023-06-0832 minTennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS1E21: Cultivating Supply Chain Talent with Schneider ElectricRecorded live at the 2023 Spring Supply Chain Forum, our May episode has co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speaking with leaders from Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation with operations in more than 100 countries and premium SCF partner .Guests featured in this episode:Kelly Britt, Global Supply Chain North America Talent ManagerLisa Waters, VP HR Global Supply Chain North AmericaSamia Kaci, VP Logistics Global Supply Chain North AmericaListen as Ted and Tom discuss the latest news and trends in global supply chain management. They then speak with Kelly, Lisa, and S...2023-05-1139 minTennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS1E20: Digital Innovation in Supply Chain with Zero100 Co-Founder Kevin O’MarahIn our April 2023 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Kevin O’Marah, co-founder of Zero100, a membership-based think tank and research company that works with some of the world’s most notable businesses toward a zero carbon, 100% digital supply chain. Kevin has a long and storied career in the industry and is a member of the GSCI Advisory Board and a GSCI Fellow. Before Zero100, he was chief storyteller for Amazon’s Last Mile Logistics organization, chief content officer for SCM World, and a VP at Gartner, where he created its Supply Chain Top 25 rankings.List...2023-04-1338 minTennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS1E19: Growing into Leadership with Caterpillar VP Wendi Gentry-StuenkelIn our March 2023 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Wendi Gentry-Stuenkel, vice president of procurement for Caterpillar Inc., about leadership. A member of the GSCI Advisory Board and recognized industry leader, Wendi spent 20 years in the automotive industry with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles before moving to Caterpillar, where she oversees a large and dynamic team spread over 26 countries. Tune in as Wendi discusses the value of honesty, learning from experience, growth that leads to innovation, mentorship, and more. Related links:Chinese spy balloons and supply chainsConsumer confidence falls for the second straight monthMajor retailers s...2023-03-0933 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 minTennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS1E16: What a Fleet Sustainability Index Could Mean for your Supply ChainListen as co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby discuss the origin and implications of the new University of Tennessee, Knoxville – project44 Fleet Sustainability Index with Alex Scott, assistant professor of supply chain management, and Thomas Deakins, SVP of global partnerships and alliances for project44.Related LinksBlack Friday: Record high 196.7 million in person shoppers, up from 179 million in 2021UPS and FedEx holiday shipping deadlinesNational unemployment rates at 3.5%-3.7%Inventory levels are highChinese market and COVID shutdownsApple iPhone Pro shipping delaysUS as world's top foreign direct investment in 2021Rail strike updateWest Coast Ports backlog, or la...2022-12-0834 minTennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS1E15: How to Build a More Sustainable Supply Chain with Philips' Jeff DiLulloJoin co-hosts Tom Goldsby and Ted Stank as they chat with Jeff DiLullo, head of services and solutions delivery and field operations for Philips North America, about how to build a resilient, agile supply chain. Jeff, who graduated with an MBA in marketing, logistics, and supply chain from UT in 2001, shares sustainability efforts underway at Philips, from reducing the carbon footprint of its healthcare supply chain to creating value through science-based targets for suppliers in order to create a circular economy. Related LinksUPS and FedEx raise rates U.S. manufacturing purchasing managers index r...2022-11-1031 minTennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS1E14: Are Automation and Digitalization the Future of Supply Chain?Joined by UT supply chain professor and information systems expert Randy Bradley, co-hosts Ted Stank and Thomas Goldsby discuss filling supply chain gaps and creating efficiency with automation, liberating data with insights, and the benefits of digitalization and digitization. Ted and Tom also discuss consumer spending, demand shaping, product shortages, and FedEx's announcement that it would fall short of its income numbers for the quarter.Related Links:CSCMP Edge ConferenceMeet Mike Burnette and learn about "Winning Supply Chain Leadership Best Practices" with Thomas Goldsby, Daniel Meyers, and Dave HoytGermany EMBA-GSC RPLearn More about our...2022-10-1331 minTennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS1E13: Delivering Hope for the Supply Chain Marathon with Pfizer VP Michael KuJoin co-hosts Tom Goldsby and Ted Stank for a supply chain discussion about consumer spending and sentiment, the West Coast labor situation, and a holiday supply chain forecast.They’re joined on this episode by Pfizer Vice President of Global Clinical Supply Dr. Michael Ku, who explains the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine and the mindsets that carried his team to the finish line.Related LinksSpecial Guest Dr. Michael KuPfizer, a GSCI Supply Chain Forum and Advanced Supply Chain Collaborative partnerDelivering Hope video by Dr. Michael Ku, required for students ta...2022-09-1536 minTennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS1E11: On Recession and the Nation's Business Cycle with Economist Marianne WanamakerInflation is here and a recession could be on the horizon. Co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by Executive Director of the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy Marianne Wanamaker to discuss the business cycle of the U.S. and how the economy and supply chains could fare in the coming months.Topic #1: Beware the bullwhip effectTopic #2: Consumer spending trendsTopic #3: Is inflation tempering?Topic #4: Where is the labor and will there be a recession?Resources and Links:UT’s Haslam Undergraduate Su...2022-07-1431 minTennessee on Supply Chain ManagementSeason 1 Trailer: Proving SCM Is More Fun Than You ThinkWelcome to Tennessee on Supply Chain Management with co-hosts, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby, a podcast brought to you by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Global Supply Chain Institute. Listen in as Ted and Tom prepare to leap onto the ships of supply chain, crowd surf into the long lines of meeting holiday demand, and wade into the depths of warehouse inventory buildup. Subscribe to join us in our pursuit to prove that supply chain management is more fun than you’d think.LinksUT's Global Supply Chain Institute - A...2021-10-0704 min