In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education and military training, partnerships between academic institutions and the armed forces have become increasingly crucial. Penn State has one such partnership with the Marine Corps in the form of a fellowship program. Today we are joined by Lieutenant Colonel Michael ‘Adam’ Taylor and Major Sean O’Rourke to discuss Penn State’s Marines Corps Logistics Fellowship Program and how it has honed their professional skillsets and helps support their military strategies for agile supply chains.   About Guest(s) Lieutenant Colonel Michael “Adam” Tay ..read more

Get a first hand look at how corporate sponsors of the Center for Supply Chain Research use their partnership with Penn State and the center to gain a competitive advantage. Brenda Berg, Supply Chain Project Leader for IBM Systems, and Lianne McPherson, Global Operations Organizational Integration and Enablement Leader for IBM, join the podcast to discuss ways they have used their member benefits in terms of IBM's business strategy, employee advancement, and more. About Brenda Berg Brenda leads the development of supply chain management systems, consults on supply chain disruption strategies a ..read more

Today our host dive deep into a topic that's at the intersection of business ethics, the environment, and social responsibility – Environmental, Social, and Governance, or ESG, standards in supply chain management. In today's globalized world, supply chains are the lifeblood of business operations, connecting products and services to consumers worldwide. But the question we're asking today is this: How can businesses ensure that their supply chains not only deliver profits but also uphold their ethical and environmental responsibilities? We are joined by Sophia Schuster, a recent MBA and Maste ..read more

Learn more about the role of rail in the supply chain with our latest episode featuring a true industry expert, Jim Pang, Vice President of New Services Development and Innovations at Trinity Rail. In this episode, we explore the pivotal role of rail transportation in the modern supply chain landscape. From cost-effective solutions to sustainability benefits, Jim offers insights into how rail networks drive efficiency and strategic advantages of integrating rail into your supply chain.  About Jim has worked in both rail operations and rail car manufacturing. He has led strategic transform ..read more

Advances in supply chain technology continue to transform businesses worldwide. Paula Natoli, Director, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Solutions for Google Cloud, joins the Penn State Supply Chain Podcast to discuss the latest tech advancements and trends shaping the supply chain industry – specifically innovations at Google Cloud. About Paula Natoli leads Google Cloud’s Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Solutions for the North America and Latin America regions, partnering with customers to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction through supply chain excellence. Prior to joining G ..read more

Research is vital to identifying organizational challenges and discovering long-term innovation in supply chain models. The Center for Supply Chain Research is committed to advancing the field of supply chain through relevant research and ever-evolving expertise. Brent Moritz and Hui Zhao, Co-Research Directors for CSCR, join us to share more about how the center accomplished that goal. Moritz and Zhao are professors at the Penn State Smeal College of Business in the Supply Chain and Information Systems Department. About Hui Zhao is a professor of supply chain management and a Charles and Lili ..read more

Organizations are always looking to improve their supply chains, whether it’s to prepare for future disruptions, improve the bottom line, or outpace competitors. Anthony Roath, assistant professor of supply chain management in the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University, joins us to discuss how emerging technologies will affect future supply chains. About Anthony Roath focuses on understanding how supply chain networks respond to global environments. This study approach explores the interaction of companies as they react to and work with each other to compete and develop sustainable m ..read more

Natalia Lyckowski is the Global Neurodiversity Advancement Leader and Supply Chain Inventory Transformation Lead at IBM. With over 26 years of experience, Nat brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into the emergence of a neurodivergent IBM and embracing neurodivergent talent in your workplace. Resources: Watch: What is it like to be Neurodivergent at IBM Watch: ND@IBM YouTube Playlist Read: Forbes Article Read: Neurodiversity @ Work Employer Roundtable External IBM PWDA https://www.ibm.com/impact/be-equal/communities/diversability/ https://newsroom.ibm.com/Neurodiversity-IBM About Prou ..read more

Identifying talent, creating long-lasting relationships with employees, and building a solid company culture are essential to any organization. This month, Charlie Saffro, President and Founder of CS Recruiting, joins the CSCR Podcast to speak on empowering others, the interconnectedness of recruitment and retention, and how she has used personal experiences to help other companies grow. About Charlie has over 14 years of direct recruiting experience within the Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain space and started CS Recruiting from the ground up over a decade ago. Today, she leads a te ..read more

It is anything but business as usual for supply chain organizations today. In this month’s episode, Steve and Irv talk with Chris Caplice, Executive Director of MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL), about how new technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning are being leveraged to work in concert with humans to help companies create smarter supply chains. Chris discusses his professional and academic experiences in transportation logistics and the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and supply chain. Dr. Caplice serves as the Executiv ..read more