2 Babes Talk Supply Chain

Welcome back to all our Lets Talk Supply Chain listeners! This is my Women in Supply Chain Part 3 with Heather Gifford, Head of Global Logistics at Uber and Stacy Roth Founder of Women in Logistics! I couldn't be more excited to have these powerhouse women on the show to tell you about their journeys to success and give you insight about the Women in Logistics network that is run strictly on volunteers! AMAZING! This episode is full of insights, like how the path to success is not always straight and some of the challenges they have overcome. Stacy and Heather have great advice for young professional and other women in supply chain that will inspire you to think outside of the box and we talk a little about what the future of supply chain looks like. If you want to be inspired this is the episode for you! If you want to nominate and amazing women in our community please email me at listener@letstalksupplychain.com and tell me why they should be featured. Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can

Welcome to Lets Talk Supply Chain! Don't worry all 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain episodes can be found at letstalksupplychain.com under Season 1! This episode, I speak with Chris Lee, CCO of Logistical Labs about the similarities between Alice in Wonderland and The Rabbit Holes of Big Data. There is so much data how do you know what to mine. how to mine it and use it to your competitive advantage? You will hear more about  what types of data there are,  how data is being used to identify and help fix challenges in supply chain and much more! Chris says the top 3 things you should be doing are 1 - Identify the the challenge or problem, 2 - Simplify Data, 3 - use it to drive business forward. What will your company face if you don't get this process right? Find out more in my interview with Chris. We will have a free download, more information about Chris and the link to the episode on our website letstalksupplychain.com/season2-episode2 Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes so others can find us and hear more

Welcome to Lets Talk Supply Chain! Don't worry all 2 Babes Talk Supply Chain episodes can be found at letstalksupplychain.com under Season 1! This episode, I speak with Peter Tirschwell of IHS Mark it right before the TPM conference where they will hear from some amazing innovators that are answering the call of shippers everywhere and bringing solutions that will solve some of their pain points! The JOC recently did a study of Shippers who move products by ocean freight and there were at least 14-20 challenges they are facing on a daily basis. If you want to read the article, we will have the link on our website letstalksupplychain.com/season 2-episode 1 In this episode Peter and I talk about innovation and the emergence of companies like Nyshex and Clear Metal to answer the biggest challenges today such as real time visibility, quicker response and plan B response times and bookings being accepted and not loaded just to name a few. Peter brings so much value in this episode not only did we go well over our

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! With the introduction of technology every industry and even sub industries are being looked at with fresh eyes, new algorithms and new efficient ways of doing business. The clearance of your products has been drowning in the traditional way of doing things and is ripe for disruption as human error is becoming more and more costly. Are you frustrated in dealing with a traditional broker? Do you ever wonder why brokers are still using original documents, fax machines and spreadsheets? You are not alone and it really is time for things to change. Border Buddy saw this need and went into action right away, they are constantly developing new ways of helping not only business but people clear goods into North America. Need a customs tool for your website so your buyer knows all charges they face up front? My bet is that your sales will increase and you have peace of mind that your costs are covered. What about the pesky HS/HTS codes that haunt you? Get them wrong and it can be costly

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! I am so excited to share this new series with you! I have been reaching out and connecting with some of the amazing women in supply chain and will be sharing those interviews with you over the next few months in our Women of Supply Chain Series. You will hear about their careers in supply chain and we will cover topics like women in leadership, good corporate citizenship and the incredible things they are doing in the community and to support the community. In Part 2, Hailey McKeefry Editor in Chief of EBN Premier Global Electronic Supply Chain Site and Pamela Gordon, Author and Senior Sustainability Consultant for Antea Group talk about their journeys to success in not only supply chain but electronics in supply chain. Both sectors have been limited with Women in Leadership and their stories and advice are incredibly inspiring.  In this episode, Hailey and Pamela not only talk about their journey's to success but about sustainability and good corporate citizenship in supply ch

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! The launch of the legalization of Cannabis is coming up very quickly if you live in Canada and a lot of people are wondering, how in the world will it be transported safely, securely and how exactly are the rules and regulations going to work? We definitely don't have all the answers but we are talking about what has been done, what needs to be done and all the questions around how it will be distributed. No one has all the answers but we are starting the discussion and talking about some of the challenges the industry and the government will face. In this episode, Dan Demers joins again as we talk through the legalization of Cannabis in Canada, the challenges we are about to face and the questions we need to start asking when we look at Cannabis supply chain. This episode is for everyone from the government, to the suppliers, to the transport companies - How is this supply chain going to be secure? How will we stop theft? How will we track? and how will we keep the consumer sa

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! I am so excited to share this new series with you! I have been reaching out and connecting with some of the amazing women in supply chain and will be sharing those interviews with you over the next few months in our Women of Supply Chain Series. You will hear about their careers in supply chain and we will cover topics like women in leadership, good corporate citizenship and about the incredible things they are doing in the community and to support the community. I hope you enjoy this first episode in the series as much I did putting it together, Ellen Voie is literally changing the world for Women in Trucking. From her new radio show to creating a new doll for girls so that when they grow up they can aspire to be a driver, Ellen is creating a safe space in a career always geared towards men. In this episode, Ellen talks about women in leadership and the importance of mentorship in furthering your career. This episode is for  EVERYBODY! men, women, young women just starting out

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! Do you ship your products globally? Have you ever considered that knowing whether your International Documents must be authenticated or legalized could mean the difference between landing or losing a large sale? Well it be the competitive advantage you need!  In this episode, Dan Demers from International Documents Canada shares with us his experience when organizations have done this right and what happens and how much it costs the company when it was done wrong or not at all. Dan explains the reasons of why it is important and what you can do to take your business to the next level in International Trade! ​Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the 2 Babes podcast.

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! Are you struggling with your domestic transportation? This could be because of driver shortage or congestion on the roads....Maybe you are wondering how to solve this growing challenge in your business?​ On this episode we will share with you an alternative solution that will not only save you money, but time and reduce carbon footprint! In this episode, Pat Roche from Green Shipping Line goes through the increase in road congestion by 2040, how building new roads in not an option AND how bringing back the use of inland waterways will revolutionize domestic transportation. Green Shipping Line is going to reduce carbon footprint, put more money in driver's pockets, save road infrastructure AND reduce transit times. Want to learn more? Tune into this episode and open your mind to a new concept that is launching late spring of 2018! This will help you in the planning of your domestic transportation into the future. ​Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes! Your feedback means a

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! ​Did you know that Ebay could be your best trading partner? That Ebay could open your business to new markets and news sales?? On this episode we will give you a whole new meaning to International Trade at your fingertips! In this episode, Andrea Stairs, Managing Director of Ebay shows you how to utilize the Ebay platform, no matter the size of your business to take sales to a whole new level or geographic area. Andrea shares with us the key benefits and key strategies to working with Ebay to open new markets to your products. Its a small world after all and you need to take advantage of the resources to help you explore the options without spending too much time or money, that is where Ebay comes in. ​Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made to the 2 Babes podcast.

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! ​According to Martin Verwijmeren, CEO and Brian Hodgson, EVP of Mp Objects we are in the age of the customer and the perfect order is definitely a goal every company can achieve! How is your supply chain visibility? Do you know how to select the right partner and control tower for your business? In this episode, Martin and Brian takes us through the impact of a perfect order and how important visibility is in making that happen. In this age of the customer, the customer expects a lot from service providers as well as the vendors they spend their hard earned money with. The key? Martin and Brian gives us the insight into how visibility and the control tower affect within your supply chain will make a high difference in your business.  ​​Make sure to download the resource that Martin, Brian and his team have provided us with even more insight and reasons to get this right. ​Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! ​Is your logistics carbon footprint something you first think about when looking to reduce your bottom line? Well you should!        Have you ever thought about the impacts your products or services are making on the environment? from packaging to transportation, social responsibility is becoming a key ingredient to capturing buyers these days. In this episode, Stefan Reidy, the founder and CEO of ARVIEM takes us through the impacts of transportation on the environment and HOW IT CAN SAVE YOU MONEY!!! Stefan gives us real life examples of how he and his team have worked with organizations to expand their critical thinking and business decisions to include carbon footprint and the impact it has made to their bottom line. ​​Make sure to download the resource that Stefan and his team have provided us that is full of stats and figures that will leave you considering carbon footprint in your supply chain conversations. ​Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes! Your feedback means

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! ​Why is now the right time to invest in India? What opportunities are there between India and North America and How can your company benefit? India has seen a huge amount of growth and the trade between the US and India is ever increasing. ​In this episode, Sarah speaks to Adrian Mutton, CEO and Founder and Sannam S4 (www.sannams4.com) about how he is helping American companies get started and take advantage of the opportunities to grow their business in India. Having lived and worked in the country his experiences help Sannam S4 to increasingly help US companies grow in foreign markets.  ​This episode is full of insight into the future of trade with India. ​Make sure to download the resource that Adrian and his team have provided us that is full of stats and figures that will leave you considering the Indian market as a new international market for your business. ​Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! ​What does the future of International trade mean to you, your role or even your business? What is the new economy and how will technology and those disruptions affect your job or  your bottom line? ​In this episode, Sarah speaks to Nicole Verkindt a kick ass women in tech who was named Canada's National Woman Entrepreneur of the year 2017, she owns OMX (theomx.com) AND Nicole is also an investor and dragon on Top show Next Gen Dragon's Den. ​This episode is full of insight into the future of International Trade, The new economy and examples of innovation that WILL disrupt business.  ​Make sure to download the resource that Nicole has provided us which was her keynote presentation at FITT - Your Future in International Trade Conference Oct 2017. If you haven't been able to take notes during the episode, the download is highly useful. ​Make sure to review and rate us on iTunes! Your feedback means a lot to us and goes into consideration for future episodes and improvements made

Welcome back 2 Babes listeners! "WMS" means warehouse management software or warehouse management system as the two terms are interchangeable, which stands for a bundle of applications or software that a company attaches to their ERP or accounting system that handles all things related to the materials, transactions, bringing goods into a warehouse and putting them away, then getting them picked and packed and shipped out to the customer. In this episode, our guest Mark Van Leeuwen discusses the key benefits of a WMS to every enterprise, the types of companies that would really benefit from a WMS, and what everyone should know about finding the right WMS system. This episode is filled with tons of advice and information on WMS systems, and we learn about the importance of bullet proof support as well as what the future holds for PathGuide. Plus, Nick reveals his dream to own a company called 'Drones "R" Us'. Make sure to download the resource that PathGuide has graciously provided our listeners with. If you h

Hey 2 Babe Listeners, After our short break, we've come back with a very special episode for you guys! Our guest host for this episode is Agustín Picado, President at UPS Mexico who knows all about shared production and why it's so beneficial. So what is shared production? Augie gave an example during the interview explaining that shared production is "like a school project" and everyone working on that project brings a special skill to the table. You may have someone on your team that's really good at writing, another specializes in analyzing data, and another person is a great presenter. Shared production is made of all of those components and people involved and presented as the "finished product" by the presenter of the group. Companies focus on what they do best and most efficiently and then they trade for the rest. This means that these companies can reside in different parts of the world but have those special skills needed to put together a great finished product, which a final company assembles. This

Hey, 2Babe Listeners, We hope you enjoyed last week's episode where we showcased some of our favourite podcasts to-date. Our team thanks you for the ongoing support and we look forward to bringing you the top leaders within our industry.  This week we cannot wait to introduce you to a fantastic guest in Captain Andrew Kinsey, a senior marine risk consultant with Allianz, the global insurance provider.  Andrew brings to the channel and episode his extensive knowledge on what to expect when it comes to ocean freight and explains to us how the insurance provider looks at claims, and how they work to improve the security and safety of the industry and workers as a whole.  Listeners should look forward to understanding more about the risks/benefits of ocean freight, what to look for when choosing an insurance provider, and most importantly, why businesses should look at ocean freight insurance as an operational tool.  Feel free to download the free white paper, Andrew has graciously provided us from Allianz, and t

Dear 2 Babe's Listeners!   We have now reached our first milestone!   2 Babes Talk Supply Chain has now surpassed 50 podcast uploads with more to come in the near future! We could not have done this without you, our loyal supporters and listeners.    Attached, is our special podcast release of our top hits for you and anyone else new to our channel. - Please feel free to reach out if you would like to be a guest speaker on an upcoming episode.    Make sure to check out our new podcasts every Friday, and to visit http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/ to download additional resources.      Sincerely, 2Babe's Talk Supply Chain Team

Hello, 2Babe's Listeners!   This week we dive into what is big data, and how that data has been used in the supply chain industry today.    Joining our 2Babe's hosts, we have a special guest in Vito Cerone, Sr. Director of Sales and Commerical Strategy, teaming up with us to explain how his company is currently implementing data into their ongoing operations and network, and how the industry outlook is looking when referring to the air transportation.    Within this podcast, Vito also talks to our hosts about his vision for the future of the industry and how he believes that both eCommerce and drones will have an impact on the future of transportation as a whole.    Feel free to visit Air Canada Cargos website here for more information: https://www.aircanada.com/cargo/en/   Lastly, do not forget to check out our additional resources on our website: http://www.2babestalksupplychain.com/for blogs, white papers and videos.  ​ Stay tuned for next weeks upload! 

Hello, 2 Babe Listeners! Today we have two special guests in Stephen Armstrong and Robert Kelle from MAPLE Business Council to talk to us about the current Canadian-U.S. Trade Relationship and how the potential NAFTA changes can make an impact.  MAPLE Business Council acts as a non-profit organization in Southern California that promotes investment, trade and entrepreneurship between Southern California and Canada. The Council was gathered to be listed as a cross-border business resource to support the numerous opportunities for growth and collaboration between the two countries.   Both Stephen and Robert bring to our podcast discussion both knowledge on the works that have kept the Canadian-Southern California relationship strong and how it has pushed forward innovations and supported both economies for the better. Our two guest also makes mention as to what we could see as impacts to this relationship if NAFTA sees any changes.  We know, Episode 52 does have a lot of information to take in, but we have perf