Chris Mennona

Whether you’re a seasoned supply chain professional or a newcomer, keeping up with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. One of the most effective ways to do this is by tuning into podcasts that focus on the industry. Here, we introduce three influential podcasts: Supply Chain Now, Logistics with Purpose, and Digital Transformers. Let’s explore each of these supply chain podcasts, covering their topics, episode formats, and why they should be on your must-listen list. Three Supply Chain Podcasts to Keep You Informed We’re spilling the tea on the best supply chain podcasts you need to know. Be sure to check out these three favorites of ours, wherever you get your podcasts. 1. Supply Chain Now Where to listen: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now/ Hosts: Scott Luton and various others Podcast Description We may be a little biased but Supply Chain Now is a leading podcast that provides comprehensive insights into global supply chain performance. Hosted by Scott Luton and his team of industry-veteran co-hosts from companies like Amazon, P&G, and Nordstrom, this podcast covers a wide range of topics, including logistics, transportation, technology, and innovation. Supply Chain Now has been featured in the Apple Podcasts…

From Uber to Foundational Industries At Manifest 2026, Scott Luton sat down with Rachel Holt, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Construct Capital, to explore how venture capital is fueling the next era of supply chain innovation. Construct Capital, now six years old, was founded in early 2020 with a bold thesis: transform foundational industries that represent nearly half of GDP: supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, mobility, infrastructure, and defense. When the fund launched, Holt recalls many skeptics asking whether supply chain and logistics were truly venture-scale opportunities. It echoed what she heard when she joined Uber in 2011, when transportation was considered slow moving and heavily regulated. Yet Uber went on to redefine personal logistics. Her final years at Uber brought a pivotal lesson. While the rides business operated with second-by-second visibility, the company’s e-bike and scooter supply chain operated in near darkness. Products shipped from China would disappear for weeks at sea, briefly reappear at ports, then stall again in customs. “We had no visibility, we had no ability to reroute,” Holt shared, as this Eureka moment would go on to help shape her investment focus.   The Visibility Gap at the Seams Supply chain, Holt emphasized, is not monolithic.…