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Supply Chain Connect
Welcome to Supply Chain Connect, the podcast channel for all things supply chain. Supply Chain Connect provides supply chain professionals with essential news, information and analysis about the technology and business trends that impact the global supply chain industry.
Episodes
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Agility, Flexibility, and Intelligence: Adapting to the Rapid Shifts in the Compliance Landscape
In this episode, Todd Snow, Chief Procurement Officer and Mark Bollinger, Chief Administrative Officer at Smith, discuss how shifting global trade rules are…
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What Every Industry Can Learn from Data Center Supply Chains
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Blue Yonder’s Puneet Saxena explains the supply chain behind keeping hyperscale data centers running – from managing…
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The $500 Million Push for Domestic Battery Supply Chains
In this episode, Supply Chain Connect breaks down the most recent $500 million federal investment from the U.S. Department of Energy, which is aimed at…
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September Supply Chain Roundup: Rising Costs, Tariffs & Chip Shortages
September brought a new wave of challenges for supply chains, from sharply higher diesel prices and changing U.S. tariffs to growing concerns over…
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Democratizing Advanced Analytics: The New Era of Supply Chain Planning
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, host Tyler Fussner sits down with Jan Sigmund, CEO of Log-hub, to explore how advanced analytics and optimization…
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Navigating the Web of Distribution, Data and Digital Transformation
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Orbweaver CEO and co-founder Christopher Ciesielka unpacks the realities of digital transformation in the electronic…
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The Trends of Today’s Aerospace Electronics Market
Jose Veloza, Vice President of Supplier & Market Development at Air Cost Control, joins Supply Chain Connect to unpack how the aerospace electronic component…
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Inside the Data Center Boom and the Component Supply Ecosystem
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Randy Sadler, President and CEO of Weidmuller USA, breaks down how AI, automation and the data center boom are…
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From EDI to AI: The Next Wave in Electronics Distribution
Electronic component distributors are under pressure to move faster, work smarter and modernize legacy systems or risk falling behind. In this episode, Rocco…
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How Manufacturers are Meeting the Expectations of Electronics Engineers
Tom Kuhl, Vice President of Digital Experience at Murata, joins Supply Chain Connect to break down the state of electronic component manufacturing amid…
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From Data to Demand: How AI Is Reshaping Distribution
TME Americas CEO Marc Burr-Lonnon joins Supply Chain Connect to unpack the booming electronic component distribution market and what’s driving demand across…
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From Visibility to Predictability: Modernizing the Electronics Supply Chain
In this episode, Richard Diaz, Vice President of Sales & Services at Newark, breaks down the evolving state of the electronic component distribution market…
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Red-Hot Demand: Inside Aerospace & Defense Component Distribution
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Ian Walsh, CEO of FDH Aero, and Mitch Enright, EVP of Supply Chain at FDH Electronics, break down why electronic…
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People, Not Platforms: Why Customer Service Still Wins in a Digital Supply Chain
Rochester Electronics’ Executive Vice President Colin Strother joins Supply Chain Connect to unpack why today’s electronic component market feels like a mix of…
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The Pancake Effect: The Impact of Bulk Orders on Electronics Supply Chains
Avnet Americas Regional President Dayna Badhorn joins Supply Chain Connect to explain why the electronic component distribution market is entering a “new…
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Green Stock, Real Returns: Sustainability as a Growth Engine in Electronics Supply Chain
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Don Akery, CEO of Waldom Electronics, shares why the electronic component distribution market has shifted from…
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Supply, Demand & Human Emotion: The Real Drivers of Component Cycles
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Dave Doherty, CEO of DigiKey, unpacks the electronic component distribution market’s recovery and the real forces…
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Riding the Next Upcycle: Mouser Electronics on AI, Data Centers and Demand
Mouser Electronics president Jeff Newell joins Supply Chain Connect to unpack the next upcycle in electronic component distribution, from AI-fueled data center…
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The Next Wave of Logistics: Agentic AI in Ocean Freight Booking
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Tyler Fussner sits down with Stephen Dyke, Principal Solutions Consultant Manager at FourKites, to discuss the growing…
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5 Steps to Establish Supply Chain Resilience
Organizations are rethinking how their supply chains anticipate, absorb and recover from disruption. This episode covers five steps businesses can take to…
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How AI is Reshaping the Modern Factory Floor
As AI moves into nearly every corner of business and daily life, manufacturers are bringing it onto the factory floor as well to better monitor equipment…
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Top 5 Reasons to Automate Your Supply Chain
Automation gives organizations a practical way to manage routine work, improve visibility and replace fragmented processes with systems that help keep…
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State of the Industry: European Electronics Distribution Gains Momentum
Stronger demand, defense spending and policy shifts are driving more activity across Europe’s electronics distribution channel as all signs point toward market…
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The Iran Conflict and its Supply Chain Implications
This episode explores the immediate and long-term implications of the Iran conflict on global supply chains. From potential disruptions to shipping routes in…
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Supreme Court Tariff Ruling and the Supply Chain Impacts
The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled against tariffs imposed through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act which has left supply chain…
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5 Ways to Shield the Electronics Supply Chain From Cyberthreats
This episode of Supply Chain Connect covers five practical steps electronics companies can take to reduce supply chain cyber risk. Visit us online at…
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Eliminating the Silo Tax: How to Unify Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Dean Bain, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Supply Chain at Coupa, unpacks how procurement and supply…
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Closing the Execution Gap: How AI Agents Transform Supply Chain Orchestration
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Sree Mangalampalli, Vice President of Digital Transformation Solutions at FourKites, shares how AI and digital twins…
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2026 Semiconductor Trends to Watch: The Rising Risk of Obsolescence
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Dr. Bill Bradford, President of Flip Electronics, joins the show to break down the key 2026 semiconductor trends to…
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Washington’s AI Gamble: A New “Space Race” for Supply Chains
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Dag Calafell, Director of Technology Innovation at MCA Connect, discusses Washington’s AI gamble and why today’s push…
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Manifest 2026: What You Need to Know & Why You Need to Go
Tanzil Uddin, SVP of Content & Partnerships at Manifest, sits down with Supply Chain Connect to preview what attendees can expect at Manifest 2026 in Las…
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The Cost of Waiting: Making AI a Priority in Your Annual Budget
Dr. Joanne Friedman, CEO and co-founder of ReilAI, joins Supply Chain Connect to discuss the urgent need for AI investment in supply chain operations. Dr…
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Connecting the Dots: How AI Unifies Supply Chain Planning and Execution
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Ann Marie Jonkman, Vice President of Global Industry Strategies at Blue Yonder, discusses how AI and advanced…
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Taming the Data Tsunami: Insights for Supply Chain Success
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Guy Courtin, VP of Industry and Global Alliances at Tecsys, reveals the critical role of data in modern supply chain…
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How Technology is Reshaping Distribution
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Jack Carrere, co-founder and CEO of Prokeep, discusses the transformative role of AI and automation in distribution…
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The Landscape of Global Logistics and Network Optimization
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Paul Baris, Principal at Efficio, breaks down the complex dynamics currently reshaping global supply chains. From the…
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Supply Chain Optionality: Reshoring, Nearshoring and Multi-Sourcing
Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, breaks down the complex world of global manufacturing and trade as she covers how tariffs are…
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Building America's Semiconductor Supply Chain: The Real Cost of Domestic Chip Production
Rob Picken, SVP of Digital Transformation and Partnerships at Sourceability, unpacks the complex world of semiconductor manufacturing and domestic production…
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Bridging the IT-OT Divide: Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
Manufacturing is undergoing a digital revolution, and the key to success isn't just about technology—it's about people. Farès Sakka from Orange Business…
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From Cost Center to Value Creator: The Transformation of Modern Procurement
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Robert Reynolds, Founder & CEO of Tangible Intelligence, reveals how procurement is transforming from a traditional…
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AI Revolution in Drayage: How Agentic AI is Transforming Container Transportation
The drayage industry moves every container that enters or leaves the U.S., yet it remains one of the most manual sectors in logistics. In this episode…
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Tariffs and the Semiconductor Supply Chain – Global Trends, Risks & Opportunities (Part 2)
In this compelling follow-up to our earlier exploration of semiconductor supply chains, A2 Global Electronics + Solutions' CEO Frank Cavallaro takes us deep…
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Strategic Supply: The Electronic Components Shaping Aerospace and Defense
From navigating global disruptions to emerging opportunities in space and defense technologies, Mitch Enright, President of FDH Electronics, reveals how…
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The People Behind the Parts: A Look at Modern Distribution
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Colin Strother from Rochester Electronics pulls back the curtain on the electronic component distribution industry…
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Geopolitics and Opportunity: A Deep Dive into Southeast Asian Supply Chains
China, India and Southeast Asia have seen rapid change following COVID and the Trump administration’s trade policies when it comes to electronic component…
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How to Attract, Hire and Retain Top Supply Chain Talent
Academic experts Dr. Malini Natarajarathinam of Texas A&M University and Gregory Collins of Arizona State University reveal the critical strategies companies…
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From Legacy to Emerging Technologies: Navigating the Evolving Electronic Components Industry
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Andrew Moeller, EVP of Sales at Flip Electronics, provides a deep dive into the current state of electronic component…
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From Data to Delivery: Mastering the Modern Supply Chain Ecosystem
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Willem Van Dijk from Pivotree reveals the cutting-edge technologies transforming digital commerce and supply chain…
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Master Distribution Model Serves as Leading Indicator for State of Electronic Component Distribution Industry
CEO of Waldom Electronics, Don Akery, joins the show to discuss the state of the electronic component distribution industry, as the company’s master…
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The Electronics Supply Chain Playbook: Adaptability in a Complex Global Market
Rebeca Obregon, President of Farnell, offers a deep dive into the rapidly evolving electronic component distribution landscape, exploring how artificial…
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From Tariffs to Digitalization: Transformation in Electronics Distribution
Dave Doherty, President of DigiKey, unpacks the dynamic world of electronic component distribution, exploring how AI, digital transformation and innovative…
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E-Commerce Evolution: Inside Mouser Electronics' Digital Strategy
Hayne Shumate, SVP of Internet Business at Mouser Electronics, reveals how the electronic component distribution industry is navigating digital transformation…
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How Autonomous Agents are Orchestrating the Future of Procurement
Agentic AI is revolutionizing procurement—transforming mundane tasks into strategic opportunities. Rory O'Brien, Vice President of Client Experience at…
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Supplier Relationships in Uncertain Times: A Procurement Leader's Perspective
Moving beyond traditional cost-cutting, Wasif Bokhari, Senior Vice President and Head of Procurement at TCW, shares strategies for procurement leaders to…
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LID vs. SPEED: How Generative AI Will Change the Future of Procurement
Shashi Mandapaty, principal and managing director of Synapsys and former CPO at Johnson & Johnson, reveals the transformative potential of generative AI in…
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Procurement at the Tipping Point: AI and the Future of Supply Chain
In this episode, Russ Stewart, retired SVP of Global Procurement at Tyson Foods, reveals why procurement is at a critical tipping point. With AI technologies…
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Transforming Supplier Relationship Management for Supply Chain Success
Ryan Manes, Senior Director of Automotive & Industrial Products at o9 Solutions, reveals how modern companies are revolutionizing supplier relationship…
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Supply Chain Risk Management: Navigating Tariffs and Disruption
With an ever-changing landscape in today’s international trade, from tariffs to disruptions and beyond, risk management has become a top priority for supply…
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From Data to Decisions: Quantitative Supply Chain and the Power of Mechanical Sympathy
Conor Doherty from Lokad reveals how quantitative supply chain approaches are transforming traditional decision-making, turning complex data into financially…
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7 Qualities to Look for in a Logistics Provider
Are you shopping for a new logistics provider in 2025? Be sure to ask potential partners if they can deliver on these seven must-haves. Visit us online at…