The Chain Podcast

Forecasting, Inventory and AI: What Supply Chain Leaders Are Missing

  Is the answer to supply chain disruption really more technology?   In this episode of ASCM's The Chain, host Abe Eshkenazi sits down with John Melbye, founder of Becom

Rethinking Change Management in Supply Chains in the Age of AI

Transformation is everywhere—but real results are rare.   In this episode of The Chain Podcast, we sit down with DeAnna Harner, Global Executive Partner of Supply Chain

Navigating Geopolitics of Supply Chain Resilience with Köse Advisory

In this episode of The Chain Podcast, ASCM is joined by geopolitical supply chain expert and advisor, Koray Köse, founder and chief analyst at Köse Advisory, discuss how

The Truth About Driver Shortages: Pay, Transparency and the Workforce Reality with The National Transportation Institute

In this episode of The Chain, we’re joined by Leah Shaver, President and CEO of the National Transportation Institute (NTI) and one of the most trusted voices in trucking

SCOR® as a Framework for Trade Resilience with Hamilton Beach Brands

In this episode of The Chain Podcast, we sit down with Mike Bunge, Vice President of Global Supply Chain Operations at Hamilton Beach Brands, explores how SCOR®-based mat

Leading Manufacturing Through Change, Data and Talent with Tsubaki Nakashima

We're joined by Nashay Naeve, President of the Engineered Plastic Components Business Unit at Tsubaki Nakashima, to explore what it takes to lead manufacturing organizati

The Future of Manufacturing with the Reshoring Institute

Founder and Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, Rosemary Coates, joins us to unpack what’s truly happening beyond reshoring. You’ll hear why much of the work

How IoT is Transforming the Cold Chain with SmartSense by Digi

In this episode of The Chain, Guy Yehiav, President of SmartSense by Digi, joins us to explore how IoT, AI and real‑time sensing are reshaping the cold chain.   From prev

Tariffs, Talent and Uncertainty: What Supply Chains Learned in 2025

We revisit the past year of tariff policy and its ripple effects across global supply chains.   Our guest, supply chain expert Alastair Charatan, returns to discuss what

AI, Talent and Sustainability: 2026 Supply Chain Trends

Join Abe Eshkenazi as he welcomes Scott Luton, founder and CEO of Supply Chain Now, for a dynamic conversation on the future of supply chain management. Fresh from the a

Blockchain-Driven Supply Chain Transformation with Vinturas

In this episode of The Chain, we sit down with Ronald Kleijwegt, CEO of Vinturas, to explore the future of supply chain visibility, traceability and collaboration. Ronal

Revolutionizing Returns with LiquiDonate

In this episode of The Chain Podcast, we dive into the future of returns and the creation of a more sustainable and socially conscious supply chain. Our host, Abe Eshkena

The Future of Supply Chain Leadership

Join host Abe Eshkenazi and Dr. Zal Phiroz, professor of supply chain management at Harvard University. Dr. Phiroz shares his unique journey from computer science to sup

Tariff Tightrope: Navigating the New Global Supply Chain

The global supply chain is walking a tariff tightrope, and the impact is reaching far and wide. Join us as we unravel the complexities of current trade negotiations and

Ulta Beauty's Supply Chain Glow-Up

ASCM CEO Abe Eskenazi sits down with Heather Lane, VP of Supply Chain Strategy and Systems at Ulta Beauty. Learn how Ulta Beauty navigated a massive supply chain transfo

Reimagining Global Supply Chain Efficiency for Retail

Retail reality check: Are we solving problems or creating new ones?  Dropit President and COO, Stuart Ford, reveals the shocking truth about the retail supply chain indu

Logistics of Humanitarian Aid

How do you orchestrate logistics aid in a disaster zone? Well, it's a bit like juggling "greasy cats" Host and ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi sits down with Kathy Fulton, Execut

Beyond the Expiration Date: Rethinking Shelf Life and Distribution

Mitigating the increase of global food waste is a constant challenge for supply chains and consumers alike. That’s why we invited Professor Linda Dunn to share her strate

Demand Signals: Consumers Cast Their Votes

Consumers play a significant role in shaping our global supply chains. Whenever you make a purchase, you cast a vote and signal to companies what needs to be manufacture

Tariffs Hitting Hard: Supply Chain Experts Weigh In

Our conversation continues on the subject of tariffs. Global trade evolves as the current U.S. administration launches then postpones tariffs on U.S. trading partners, Ch