Jake Edwards may have only done one deployment, but it took him to Abu Ghraib Prison and into the Second Battle of Fallujah as part of the main assault battalion. There were just under 900 men in his battalion, but among them they received 405 Purple Hearts, and 33 men were killed in action. Those combined…
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How Yamaha Empowers Expression with Eric Aparicio
Early in his career, Eric Aparicio realized he wanted to work at a company with a deeper purpose, and that’s exactly what he found at Yahama. Now, as the senior director of strategic marketing, he gets to share the Yamaha story with a growing audience. In this episode, Eric joins cohosts Kristi and Monica to discuss how Yahama empowers…
Take it Back, Fix it Up: Moving Forward on Reverse Logistics with Tony Sciarrotta and Tom Maher
As reverse logistics programs have been steadily gaining traction and popularity, the technologies that support efficient repair, refurbishment and recycling have also evolved. In this episode, Scott joins Tony Sciarrotta, Executive Director of The Reverse Logistics Association, and Tom Maher, Senior VP of global service parts at Dell, Inc. Tune in to hear…
The Supply Chain Buzz for July 25th TEKTOK Edition Featuring Karin Bursa
Customer service levels: win, lose or draw? AI and no code: worth the hype? The future of labor: robots or people? Tune in to this week’s Supply Chain Buzz: TEKTOK edition to hear Scott, Greg and Karin tackle the tough tech questions emerging from the latest supply chain headlines. Get their expert takes on the acceleration of digital transformation…
A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Supply Chain Management at Western Michigan University
With supply chains constantly in the news, many people are making the decision to get college degrees in supply chain management. Once they are accepted to a program, such as the one offered at Western Michigan University, the challenge becomes preparing them to know all of the things they will need to be tactically and strategically…
Pushing Toward Purpose with National Wheelchair Basketball Association CEO Will Waller
Will Waller is no stranger to adversity, but every time someone opened a door for him, he pushed that much harder toward his purpose. And now, he’s on a mission to create more opportunities for people with disabilities. Don’t miss this wide-ranging conversation as Billy and Will discuss current workforce challenges, the rise of remote work, the power of sports…
Transforming the Citizen Experience with Dr. Camille Jones, Eric Adolphe, and Josh Pendrick
It’s always inspiring to hear from a true innovator, but how about three? In this episode, Kevin L. Jackson sits down with three technology leaders re-imagining the citizen experience, one application at a time. Tune in to hear from Dr. Camille Jones, Eric Adolphe and Josh Pendrick as they discuss a new government app called EMMA (Electronic Mobile Medical…
Helping Startups Get Started: Social Entrepreneurship with Plywood People’s Jeff Shinabarger
What does it take to turn an idea into an organization that makes a difference? Jeff Shinabarger would be the one to ask. He founded Plywood People, an Atlanta nonprofit leading a community of startups doing good. In this episode, he shares some of the Plywood process with Enrique and Kristi, along with his views on the current landscape…
Playing to Win with Rick McDonald of The Clorox Company
For over 100 years, The Clorox Company has been making your favorite cleaning products, but their portfolio is much more wide-ranging than you might realize. In this episode, Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer Rick McDonald joins Scott and Greg to share how the company puts people first, even throughout the onset of a…
Lessons in Logistics and Leadership with American Eagle Outfitters’ Shekar Natarajan
From a DVD resume to leading some of the world’s most complex supply chains, American Eagle Outfitters Executive Vice President Shekar Natarajan has seen and done it all. And now, he’s sharing his wisdom with Scott and Enrique (and you). Tune in to hear Shekar’s inspiring story, his thoughts on the importance of culture, competitive…
Creating a Beautiful Future for Strategic Supply Chains with Roberto Canevari with The Estee Lauder Companies
Some people view the constant evolution of supply chains as disruption, others see it as “reinvention.” And the more global the supply ecosystem is, the more invention – or innovation – is possible. Roberto Canevari is the Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain with the Estée Lauder Companies. His prior experience includes rules at Unilever…
Educating Those That Come After Us, Matt Quick, U.S. Marine Corps. and U.S. Army
Military transitions can be very difficult. There are so many unknowns, and it takes time. But if mentors are willing to educate those that come after them, to share what they have learned, and to provide advice, then it doesn’t have to be as hard. In this interview, Mary Kate Soliva welcomes Matt Quick, a fifth-generation service member and Veteran…