Supply Chain Connect
Welcome to Supply Chain Connect, the podcast channel for all things supply chain. Supply Chain Connect provides supply chain professionals with essential news, information and analysis about the technology and business trends that impact the global supply chain industry.
Episodes
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Don Akery, CEO of Waldom Electronics, shares why the electronic component distribution market has shifted from recovery into a robust new upcycle, with double-digit growth across all regions. Akery explains how Waldom’s master distribution model, AI-driven analytics and Green Stock sustainability program turn excess and slow-moving inventory into global availability, faster response ti...
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Dave Doherty, CEO of DigiKey, unpacks the electronic component distribution market’s recovery and the real forces behind today’s supply–demand cycles, including human emotion, scarcity mentality and inventory management behavior. Doherty shares how DigiKey is using AI, automation and a digital marketplace strategy to manage volatility, enhance customer experience and prepar...
Mouser Electronics president Jeff Newell joins Supply Chain Connect to unpack the next upcycle in electronic component distribution, from AI-fueled data center demand and “golden screw” memory constraints to shifting lead times and added supplier capacity. He explains how Mouser is investing in AI, warehouse automation and a self-service digital experience while navigating tariffs, geopolitics and rising customer expect...
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Tyler Fussner sits down with Stephen Dyke, Principal Solutions Consultant Manager at FourKites, to discuss the growing push toward digitization in ocean freight booking and the challenges that continue to slow industry transformation. The conversation explores how fragmentation across global logistics networks creates inefficiencies, why visibility alone is no longer enough, and how agentic ...
Organizations are rethinking how their supply chains anticipate, absorb and recover from disruption. This episode covers five steps businesses can take to establish supply chain resilience.
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As AI moves into nearly every corner of business and daily life, manufacturers are bringing it onto the factory floor as well to better monitor equipment, detect defects, adjust production schedules and respond to disruptions.
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Automation gives organizations a practical way to manage routine work, improve visibility and replace fragmented processes with systems that help keep operations running efficiently.
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Stronger demand, defense spending and policy shifts are driving more activity across Europe’s electronics distribution channel as all signs point toward market recovery.
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This episode explores the immediate and long-term implications of the Iran conflict on global supply chains. From potential disruptions to shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz to tighter airspace restrictions and rising energy prices, the U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran could affect transportation, manufacturing and procurement channels worldwide.
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The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled against tariffs imposed through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act which has left supply chain leaders uncertain of what to expect and how to move forward. This episode shares expert insight and advice on how to best navigate the tumultuous trade landscape of today.
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This episode of Supply Chain Connect covers five practical steps electronics companies can take to reduce supply chain cyber risk.
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In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Dean Bain, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Supply Chain at Coupa, unpacks how procurement and supply chain have operated in silos for decades and why that model is no longer sustainable. Bain explains the true cost of the “silo tax,” dissects the strategy-to-execution gap and the “missing middle” and shows how leading organizations are closing those gaps ...
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Sree Mangalampalli, Vice President of Digital Transformation Solutions at FourKites, shares how AI and digital twins are reshaping global supply chains. Mangalampalli discusses real-world inbound and outbound challenges, how purpose-built AI agents orchestrate end-to-end operations, how leaders can build trust in AI and much more.
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In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Dr. Bill Bradford, President of Flip Electronics, joins the show to break down the key 2026 semiconductor trends to watch, with a special focus on the rising risk of component obsolescence. Dr. Bradford explains how Moore’s Law, post‑pandemic inventory shifts, AI‑driven capacity demands and geopolitical uncertainty are squeezing legacy chips and putting long‑life sectors like aerospace...
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Dag Calafell, Director of Technology Innovation at MCA Connect, discusses Washington’s AI gamble and why today’s push into AI and semiconductors resembles a new space race. Calafell explains the U.S. goal of domestic semiconductor self‑sufficiency, the impact and risks of government incentives and why outcomes will take years to measure.
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Tanzil Uddin, SVP of Content & Partnerships at Manifest, sits down with Supply Chain Connect to preview what attendees can expect at Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas. Uddin discusses the event’s role as a premier supply chain technology showcase, key agenda themes like visibility, AI, risk mitigation and more, plus new features including a dedicated procurement stage, an expanded cold chain pavilion and the exclusive Leadership...
Dr. Joanne Friedman, CEO and co-founder of ReilAI, joins Supply Chain Connect to discuss the urgent need for AI investment in supply chain operations. Dr. Friedman highlights the risks of delaying adoption, the importance of data readiness and governance, and strategic budget planning focused on outcomes rather than tools. She shares practical advice for justifying AI to decision-makers, ensuring compliance and data ownership, and ...
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Ann Marie Jonkman, Vice President of Global Industry Strategies at Blue Yonder, discusses how AI and advanced technologies are transforming supply chain management. She explores how agentic AI is revolutionizing supply chain operations by enabling real-time decision-making, improving visibility and helping businesses respond quickly to disruptions. Key insights include the convergence of pla...
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Guy Courtin, VP of Industry and Global Alliances at Tecsys, reveals the critical role of data in modern supply chain operations. Discover why simply having data is not enough—it's about transforming raw information into actionable intelligence. Courtin unpacks the challenges of data management, from communication barriers to the overwhelming volume of digital information, and shares in...
In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Jack Carrere, co-founder and CEO of Prokeep, discusses the transformative role of AI and automation in distribution. Carrere explores how technology is reshaping order processing, improving customer service and helping distributors compete in an increasingly digital marketplace. He shares practical insights on implementing AI, overcoming organizational challenges and maintaining critical hum...
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