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Automated robotics are here and will be a staple in the future of warehousing. But human workers in the supply chain should not be worried about robots taking their jobs, automation is so much more than replacing human beings. SVT Robotics CEO A.K. Schultz comes on the podcast to dive into all the curious questions associate editor Brielle Jaekel has about robotics in the supply chain. WHERE TO FIND US:www.sdcexec.comwww.facebook.com/sdcexecwww.twitter.com/sdcexecwww.instagram.com/sdcexecwww.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive

How has the LGBTQ community in the supply chain workplace been affected throughout civil unrest in 2020? Beck Bailey, director of workplace equality at the Human Rights Campaign answers this and shares a deep look at the latest insights from the Corporate Equality Index, www.hrc.org/cei.WHERE TO FIND US:www.sdcexec.comwww.facebook.com/sdcexecwww.twitter.com/sdcexecwww.instagram.com/sdcexecwww.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive

As we focus on people of color and women in our diversity, inclusion and equality month, we cannot forget about the disability community. Johnathan Lucas, head of Nsite, a part of National Industries for the Blind comes on the podcast to discuss how the industry can better embrace disability workers. WHERE TO FIND US:www.sdcexec.comwww.facebook.com/sdcexecwww.twitter.com/sdcexecwww.instagram.com/sdcexecwww.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel interviews Ohio State professor Terry Esper about the intricacies of diversity in the supply chain, why it is necessary and the lack of balance throughout. It is a conversation that needs to be had, not just when it is topical but continually. WHERE TO FIND US:www.sdcexec.comwww.facebook.com/sdcexecwww.twitter.com/sdcexecwww.instagram.com/sdcexecwww.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive

Southern Glazers is one of the biggest importers into the United States, but its focus on alcohol adds extra layers to its distribution processes. Associate editor Brielle Jaekel talks with Bobby Burg, Southern Glazer’s wine and spirits SVP of operations and chief supply chain officer to learn more about this and how COVID-19 has impacted this. WHERE TO FIND US:www.sdcexec.comwww.facebook.com/sdcexecwww.twitter.com/sdcexecwww.instagram.com/sdcexecwww.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executive

Jack Daniel’s only distills its whiskey at its one distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. So how is it able to send its product in mass quantities around the world? Larry Combs, general manager of the Jack Daniel’s Distillery, brings listeners into the process, as associate editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with him for an interview. WHERE TO FIND US:www.sdcexec.comwww.facebook.com/sdcexecwww.twitter.com/sdcexecwww.instagram.com/sdcexecwww.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executiveL.I.N.K. Podcast:https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/supplychain?selected=ACBMI4711021202

During the beginning of the pandemic, Sourced Craft Cocktails CEO Tim Angelillo decided to shift his operations to go direct-to-consumer. Associate editor Brielle Jaekel interviews him, and Onfleet co-founder and CEO Khaled Naim about how this was possible and what implementing new technology is like during a pandemic. WHERE TO FIND US:www.sdcexec.comwww.facebook.com/sdcexecwww.twitter.com/sdcexecwww.instagram.com/sdcexecwww.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executiveL.I.N.K. Podcast:https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/supplychain?selected=ACBMI4711021202

E-commerce has reached almost every sector of retail, even spirits and alcohol. But buying alcohol online seems like an impossible task given that it is highly regulated. Associate editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with Michael Weiss, CEO and co-founder of Spirit Hub to shine some light on the subject. WHERE TO FIND US:www.sdcexec.comwww.facebook.com/sdcexecwww.twitter.com/sdcexecwww.instagram.com/sdcexecwww.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executiveL.I.N.K. Podcast:https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/supplychain?selected=ACBMI4711021202

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down with Rebecca Brewster, president and COO of American Transportation Research Institute, to discuss driver shortage, results from ATRI’s annual driver report, the future of trucking and transportation and more during this week's #LINKLive. Tune in every Wednesday at 11 a.m. CT to see the editors share their thoughts on what's happening in the industry at Facebook.com/SDCExecWhere to find SDCE:sdcexec.comFacebook.com/SDCExecTwitter.com/SDCExecLinkedIn.com/supply-demand-chain-executiveInstagram.com/SDCExec

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna interview with John Scannapieco, chair of Baker Donelson’s global business team, to discuss how corporations have been rethinking their supply chains since the start of the trade war, and how the pandemic has shifted the focus of sourcing, procurement and offshoring. #LINKLIVETune in every Wednesday at 11 a.m. CT to see the editors share their thoughts on what's happening in the industry at Facebook.com/SDCExecWhere to find SDCE:sdcexec.comFacebook.com/SDCExecTwitter.com/SDCExecLinkedIn.com/supply-demand-chain-executiveInstagram.com/SDCExec

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel talks with Kevin McCay, chief operating officer of Safe Catch, about the company's new way of testing for mercury in seafood using unique technologies. Testing in general could look very different in the near future.

Associate editor Brielle discusses hygiene in the workplace throughout the Supply Chain during an important time with an executive from Tork, a hygiene product and services company.WHERE TO FIND US:www.sdcexec.comwww.facebook.com/sdcexecwww.twitter.com/sdcexecwww.instagram.com/sdcexecwww.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executiveL.I.N.K. Podcast:https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/supplychain?selected=ACBMI4711021202 

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down with Kathy Fulton, executive director for ALAN, to discuss natural disasters, challenges for supply chains and what companies should be doing now to prepare for the future.Tune in every Wednesday at 11 a.m. CT to see the editors share their thoughts on what's happening in the industry at Facebook.com/SDCExecWhere to find SDCE:sdcexec.comFacebook.com/SDCExecTwitter.com/SDCExecLinkedIn.com/supply-demand-chain-executiveInstagram.com/SDCExec

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel brings on an executive from Amazon Web Services to demystify the cloud, discussing how Amazon’s retail business pitfalls inspired the creation of AWS and more in regards to the cloud and machine learning. WHERE TO FIND US:www.sdcexec.comwww.facebook.com/sdcexecwww.twitter.com/sdcexecwww.instagram.com/sdcexecwww.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executiveL.I.N.K. Podcast:https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/supplychain?selected=ACBMI4711021202

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel takes a look at the notion of reduce, reuse and recycle with the vice president of plastic packaging provider Hi-Cone, Shawn Welch. The company, despite its industry, focuses on stopping plastic pollution and on a more eco-friendly future.WHERE TO FIND US:www.sdcexec.comwww.facebook.com/sdcexecwww.twitter.com/sdcexecwww.instagram.com/sdcexecwww.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executiveL.I.N.K. Podcast:https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/supplychain?selected=ACBMI4711021202

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss upskilling, reskilling and hiring in the supply chain, and the benefits of LinkedIn Learning with supply chain veteran Daniel Stanton. #LINKLiveTune in every Wednesday at 11 a.m. CT to see the editors share their thoughts on what's happening in the industry at Facebook.com/SDCExecWhere to find SDCE:sdcexec.comFacebook.com/SDCExecTwitter.com/SDCExecLinkedIn.com/supply-demand-chain-executiveInstagram.com/SDCExec

With growing consumer demands and an extremely lengthened supply chain, it may be easier than ever for companies to get swept up in unethical practices but there is also more accountability than ever before. Associate editor talks with Dan Lionello of Omnae on how to make sure your supply chain is ethical and how consumers are driving that accountability.Where to find SDCE:sdcexec.comFacebook.com/SDCExecTwitter.com/SDCExecLinkedIn.com/supply-demand-chain-executiveInstagram.com/SDCExec

Brielle Jaekel, associate editor of SDCE and Food Logistics, talks with Amy Senter, Kellogg Company's chief sustainability officer, about the company's recent wins in food waste and carbon footprint reduction, what this means for the industry and how others can follow.

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with Kevin Beasley, CIO at VAI to discuss how blockchain will play an important role in the possible COVID-19 vaccine, currently being worked on.WHERE TO FIND US:www.sdcexec.comwww.facebook.com/sdcexecwww.twitter.com/sdcexecwww.instagram.com/sdcexecwww.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executiveL.I.N.K. Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Richard Parke, SVP of Supplier Services at Avetta connects with associate editor Brielle Jaekel to bring awareness to mental health in the warehousing and logistics space in light of Suicide Prevention Month.If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health please go to https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources for numerous resources where help is available. You are not alone.WHERE TO FIND US:www.sdcexec.comwww.facebook.com/sdcexecwww.twitter.com/sdcexecwww.instagram.com/sdcexecwww.linkedin.com//supply-demand-chain-executiveL.I.N.K. Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...