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Let"s Talk Supply Chain

Sarah Barnes-Humphrey

My Name is Sarah Barnes-Humphrey and this is Let"s Talk Supply Chain where I interview the top Supply Chain professionals in the industry. You will learn about best practices, changes in the industry and Hot Topics surrounding Supply Chain. Have a specific question you want answered? E-mail us at listener@letstalksupplychain.com

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50:15

534: Move From Excel Chaos to Agile, Data-Driven...

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2026/03/25

Alexia Vitali of Colibri S&OP talks about what they do; why most mid‑market companies still run on Excel; & making planning simple, collaborative & impactful. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.55] An introduction to Alexia and her journey moving from Europe to Canada to build Colibri's American presence. "It's a bit like building a company inside a company… so the beginning was just about listening to planners and supply chain teams." [06.37] An overview of Colibri S&OP – who they are, what they do,

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44:47

533: Navigating The Freight Downturn, with TSG Fleet

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2026/03/23

Trace Haggard of TSG Fleet talks about the freight downturn; what 2026 will bring; converting what you already own into opportunity; & building partnerships. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.07] A re-introduction to Trace and TSG Fleet. [05.07] An overview of the prolonged freight recession: where it started, the factors driving it, and the impact on the industry. "During the pandemic, the smartest brains in the industry were saying: "It's ecommerce forever, now!" We were proven wrong again, and

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40:05

532: Turning Purposeful AI into Business Outcomes,...

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2026/03/18

Aadil Kazmi of Infios talks about purposeful innovation; intelligent execution; tech readiness; and turning AI into measurable business outcomes. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.14] An introduction to Aadil, and an overview of Infios. "Supply chains run best when operators can execute them on a single stack." [03.20] How Aadil's experience at Amazon sparked an entrepreneurial journey that ultimately led him to Infios. "When retailers and shippers offered faster shipping to their end customers,

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51:28

531: Innovating Refrigerated Fleet Management, with...

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2026/03/16

Don Durm of PLM Fleet talks about what they do; maximizing fleet flexibility; cold supply chain challenges; & leveraging trailer telematics for success. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.30] An overview of PLM Fleet and how they help their customers, and an introduction to Don and his 30+ year career, from law enforcement to supply chain. "We breathe cold chain!.. We help people manage risk, save time and money, and make big decisions." [08.58] PLM's 'personalized lifecycle management approach,' and

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53:12

530: Navigate Supply Chain Disruption and Resilience,...

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2026/03/11

Carlos Perico of ProcureAbility talks about supply chain resilience in 2026; tariffs & disruption; supplier relationships; & key strategies for the future. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.47] An introduction to Carlos, and how his international experiences helped shape his career. "I'm passionate about travel, culture, food – and my career has supported that... My career has been very relationship driven, and that international exposure has helped me tremendously." [07.40] An overview of

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36:51

529: Empower The People Who Power The World, With...

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2026/03/09

Tim Nagy of Samsara talks about tech & AI: what workers really think; agility; retaining talent; & shifting from reactive to predictive road safety & logistics. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.41] An introduction to Tim, his role as a sales engineer, and a reminder of how Samsara helps their customers. "You get two different kinds of engineers: the kind who don't really want to be out in the field talking to customers, they do the coding and product development. And then you get my team, who

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39:16

528: Is Your Shipping Budget Ready? Survive The 2026...

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2026/03/04

Quinn Nelson of Reveel & Tony Villanova of Paccurate talk about the 2026 General Rate Increase; the current parcel shipping landscape; & keeping costs down. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.16] An introduction to Quinn, his background, and role at Reveel. [02.49] An introduction to Tony, his 25-year industry career, and role at Paccurate. [04.23] The current parcel shipping landscape, and the key industry factors that have led us here. "Carriers are incredibly focused on generating revenue,

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35:31

527: Automate Global Freight, with Cervo AI

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2026/03/02

Troy Shen of Cervo AI talks about what they do; simplifying customs, compliance & tariffs; people & tech; & how Cervo is changing the narrative for startups. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.28] An introduction to Troy, his background, and how the U.S.-China trade war – and the power and fragility of global trade – ultimately inspired him to build Cervo AI. "My Dad came to the US with $50 in his pocket, and the American Dream." [06.21] Why logisticians are tired of being burned by tech

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28:04

526: Supercharge Your Data, with Nauta

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2026/02/25

Valentina Jordan of Nauta talks about what they do; making data simple & actionable; being AI-native; & going beyond visualization to modernize execution. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.01] An introduction to Valentina, her background, and how she came to co-found Nauta. "I really enjoy working and building with technology and engineers – and what's more exciting than building in supply chain, one of the biggest industries in the world?" [03.04] An overview of Nauta – who they are, what they do,

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48:26

525: Activate Your Supply Chain's Data, with Google...

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2026/02/23

Paula Natoli of Google Cloud talks about 2026 supply chain challenges & opportunities; AI & data; and what teams can do now to build a better tomorrow. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.20] An introduction to Paula and her decades-long supply chain career. [06.15] The single biggest mindset shift supply chain leaders need to make this year to stay ahead of the curve. "2026 is going to be a pivot point... Decades ago our brains, as supply chain professionals, were wired to solve for least cost…

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48:21

524: Increase the Safety, Efficiency and...

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2026/02/18

Kiren Sekar of Samsara talks about what they do; data, AI and unification; improving driver safety; and cutting costs whilst boosting engagement. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [3.19] An introduction to Kiren, his background, and why supply chain is a big opportunity to make an impact. "What's always motivated me is solving hard technical problems that have big impact in the world." [07.16] How the Samsara founding teams' vision, that sensors and software could impact the world of physical

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49:07

523: Q1 Kick-Off: Discover the Strategies and Steps...

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2026/02/16

Duncan Angove of Blue Yonder talks about supply chain in 2026 and beyond; AI; & how businesses can get out of testing mode and lean into scalable innovation. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.52] An introduction to Duncan, his background and career journey, and what has always interested him about technology. "I'm lucky to have lived through multiple computing transitions, and I always loved the idea that you could leverage technology and code to solve problems." [07.55] The biggest challenges and

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42:52

522: Replace Heroics Not Humans, with Amazon Web...

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2026/02/09

Tariq Choudry of Amazon Web Services talks about why AI pilots still fail, cyber risk, decisions over dashboards, & why AI will replace heroics, not humans. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.13] An introduction to Tariq, his background, and role at AWS. "I spend my time thinking about how we move from software that explains problems to software that actually solves them at scale." [06.18] Why AI will replace heroics, not humans. "Supply chains are held together by caffeine, guilt, that one

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34:24

521: Women In Supply Chain™, Ruth Rojas

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2026/02/04

Ruth Rojas talks about her career journey; bridging the gap between frontline teams and supply chain tech; mentorship; & what drives her in her life & career. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [02.57] An introduction to Ruth and her company Tecsys. [04.04] Ruth's early interest in engineering and how she chose her major. [05.42] Why Ruth moved from Texas to New York, and her first industry job as a logistics coordinator. "It taught me how to interact with different cultures… It was a very enriching

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43:32

520: Enter the New Era of Supply Chain Management,...

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2026/02/02

Beth Hendriks talks about Infios: what they do; intelligent supply chain execution; moving AI from hype to outcomes; & what 2026 will bring for the industry. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.33] An overview of Beth's 30-plus year career and how she learned to balance it with motherhood. "I'm a mother of six, and that gave me a lot of skills to be effective in my everyday job… To balance challenges, to learn to prioritize, and how to have peace in the midst of chaos." [06.07] An overview of

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46:07

518: From Automation to Intelligence: How AI Is...

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2026/01/27

Saurabh Gupta of GreyOrange talks about how AI is transforming the modern warehouse, the role of partners, & why automation without orchestration underdelivers. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [04.33] Saurabh's career journey and what he learned from being involved in software development for iPods and the very first iPhone at Apple. "The most powerful technology is one that works so seamlessly that it's invisible to the user." [09.39] Why Saurabh pivoted from a career in consumer robotics to

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47:19

517: 'Useful AI': Your Key to Visibility Project...

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2026/01/22

Lucien Besse of Shippeo talks about navigating supply chain chaos; data quality & continuous improvement; AI; and the keys to visibility project success. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.38] An introduction to Lucien and the journey that led him to co-found Shippeo. [07.07] The biggest sources of chaos for supply chain teams, and why they need flexibility and visibility. "Supply chain managers need to make hundreds of decisions every day, every hour, every minute – they need to navigate

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47:38

516: Innovation, Transformation, and Modern Supply...

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2026/01/19

Andrea Morgan-Vandome of Blue Yonder explores what true end-to-end supply chain transformation looks like amidst unprecedented complexity and disruption. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.47] An introduction to Andrea and her role, and how Blue Yonder helps their customers. "We bring the physical and digital worlds together, and that's key in supply chain." [06.05] Why end-to-end planning will be crucial in navigating supply chain complexity and disruption in 2026. "When people look to drive

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40:36

515: Experience Precision Supply Chain Operations,...

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2026/01/14

Chris Hamley & Andy Smith of Brecham Group talk about what they do; what makes them different, Precision Supply Chain Operations; & helping you suck less. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [03.58] Chris's background and the journey that led him to co-found Brecham Group. "I started out loading trucks!... And it got to a point where I got frustrated trying to broker conversations. People didn't pay attention to details, I found myself translating – and that was the catalyst." [06.04] Andy's 30+ year

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42:01

514: Turn Strategic Planning Into Retail...

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2026/01/12

Scott Jennings of Anaplan talks about retail inventory optimization, planning challenges, AI & how Anaplan enables retailers to sell more and carry less. [03.37] An introduction to Scott, his background, and experience in the industry. "Siloes are present functionally across different pieces of the business, whether it's merchandise, supply chain or finance. But they're also persistent inside the systems that support those different groups – and that's where it gets tricky." [05.53] An overview

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