Best Trane Technologies Podcasts (2025)

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S3E11: Building Stability & Innovation in the Aftermarket Supply Chain with Trane Technologies VP Doug Gray 34:58

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For the August 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Doug Gray, VP of integrated supply chain for Trane Technologies, about driving resilience in the aftermarket business, embedding sustainability into strategic decision-making, and upskilling long-tenured employees to create value in a landscape of AI and automation. Gray, a …

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S3E12: Shaping Performance, Culture, and Supply Chain Planning with Former P&G Executive Andrew Byer 35:14

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For the final episode of Season 3, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with supply chain consultant and former Procter & Gamble senior director Andrew Byer to explore how people, culture, and technology intersect to shape resilient supply chains. Byer shares lessons from his long career at Procter & Gamble, where he supported global operations…

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Big Things Are Possible: Scaling Sustainability 33:45

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The journey to a sustainable future is built project by project, idea by idea. That means from small businesses to schools, hospitals, and even skyscrapers with their own zip codes. The lesson is the same: when creativity, collaboration , and courage come together, big things are possible anywhere. In this episode, we speak to Dan Palino, Chief Ope…

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The ROI of Sustainability: A CFO’s Perspective 29:53

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The intersection of finance and sustainability is dynamic and full of opportunity. Far from existing in separate lanes, the two are increasingly intertwined, working together to fuel growth, spark innovation and create lasting value. At its core, sustainability isn’t a trade-off against profitability; it’s a powerful driver of it. With the right in…

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Connecting The Dots: Unlocking Innovation with Systems Thinking 30:53

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Break down those barriers and shake off that siloed thinking: sustainability, technology, and innovation have never been more aligned. All it takes is a change in perspective! Pioneering leaders around the world are now viewing sustainability not just as a requirement, but as an opportunity. With experienced guidance, cutting-edge initiatives are n…

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Electrification in Transport: Reducing Carbon Emissions for the Long Haul 34:25

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Electric vehicles are growing in popularity – small cars, SUVs, even pickup trucks. But what about electric long-haul tractor trailers? It’s true that, owing to the size of the batteries required, electrification of heavy-hauling trucks is a difficult task. However, disruptive innovators have capitalized on this gap in the sector. Thanks to groundb…

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Embodied Carbon: The First Movers of the Built Environment 37:10

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The cause of global warming isn’t a mystery: we’ve been reliant on burning fossil fuels for centuries. Our carbon emissions are a big problem, but what if carbon could be part of the solution? There are many solutions that can contribute to reducing our emissions footprint, from the transition to renewable energy, to sustainable consumption, produc…

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S3E10: Empathetic Leadership & End-to-End Supply Chain Management with Colgate-Palmolive EVP Amalia Londono 32:05

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For the July 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Amalia Londono, EVP of end-to-end supply chain North America for Colgate-Palmolive, about trends in consumer packaged goods, delivering value to customers, using AI and technology in demand planning, and the importance of personal resiliency for up-and-coming supply chain prof…

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Cool Air, Hot Takes: Get The Scoop on Decarbonization 32:33

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Working toward a sustainable tomorrow is a collaborative and mutual effort. We go farther when we go together. Taking a holistic approach to sustainability might mean looking at operations, supply chain, and equipment efficiencies. And linking that up are the engineers who know the market, the technologies, and the systems approach that can magnify…

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Harnessing Heat: The Tech Solution For Cooler Buildings 33:54

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Buildings are responsible for more than a third of global energy consumption and emissions, with much of that energy use attributed to day-to-day heating and cooling needs. The challenge to meet ambitious sustainability targets means addressing the impact of the buildings. But, could they present the biggest opportunity of all? In this episode, we …

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S3E9: Driving Change & Doing Good with Clayton Homes SVP Matt Stites 37:19

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For the June 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Matt Stites, president of Clayton Supply and SVP of supply chain for Clayton Home Building Group, about dealing with disruptions, addressing the national housing shortage, and building growth-minded teams that pursue excellence in operations and customer service. Stites, a mem…

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We're Back! - Introducing Healthy Spaces Season 5 2:05

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Welcome to Season 5 of the Healthy Spaces Podcast by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn and play. This season, hosts Dominique Silva and Scott Tew are bringing you a fresh batch of uplifting stories, featuring inspiring peo…

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How St. Louis Public Schools Saved Millions & Invested in Education 23:20

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Today on This Educational Life, we're heading to St. Louis, Missouri. Known as the Gateway to the West, St. Louis is a city marked by both a spirit of progress and a history of overcoming significant challenges. However, as today’s episode will show you, with the right collaboration and vision, challenges can also be opportunities to bring about po…

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S3E8: Adapting to New Ways of Working, Consumer Expectations with PepsiCo's Stephanie Pierce 36:46

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For the May 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Stephanie Pierce, director of warehouse foods planning for PepsiCo, about wide range of relevant business topics, including the changing work modalities that have impacted talent retention and recruitment, leading hybrid teams, and adapting planning for shifting customer habits…

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Integrating AI in Schools: Industry Collaboration for an Evolving Workforce 26:46

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Artificial Intelligence isn’t just changing education, it’s reshaping the future of work. But how can schools embrace AI to empower students and educators alike? And what role does industry play in preparing students for a rapidly evolving workforce? Today, host Mariah Presley, Education and Industry Partnerships Leader at Trane, talks with two edu…

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Classroom to Career: Connecting Students with Real-World STEM Opportunities 20:25

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What's it really like teaching science in a rapidly changing world? What happens when technology evolves faster than the curriculum? And how can teachers bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world STEM careers? In today’s episode of This Educational Life, host Mariah Presley, Industry and Programs Lead at Trane, sits down with Adam Krug…

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S3E7: Balancing Trade-Offs & Leveraging Networks to Deliver Innovation with Tractor Supply's Colin Yankee 53:53

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For the April 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby were live at the Spring 2025 Supply Chain Forum with Colin Yankee chief supply chain officer for Tractor Supply Company, to discuss the supply chain strategies and operational efficiencies that help companies thrive in uncertain times. Their in-depth conversation explored Tractor Supply…

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Powering Up Rural America: Education & Industry Unite 27:50

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Across America, rural and small-town communities are foundational to the national identity, rich in heritage and resilience. But as educational needs evolve, many of these communities grapple with unique challenges - from limited career visibility for students to maintaining school infrastructure. How can education play a transformative role in cel…

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School Innovation: Strategies for Enhancing Resources & Infrastructure 22:31

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Budgets are tight, costs are rising, and schools are expected to do more with less. But what if the challenge isn’t just about money, but how it’s used? In this episode of This Educational Life, host Mariah Presley, Education and Industry Partnerships Leader at Trane, sits down with Dr. Curtis Chesick, Assistant Superintendent of Operations at Ozar…

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Industry & Schools: A STEM Collaboration 20:47

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How do you prepare students for jobs that might not exist yet? In our first episode of This Educational Life, host Mariah Presley, Education and Industry Partnerships Leader at Trane, sits down with Ben Sego, a former NASA engineer turned school board member. Ben brings a unique STEM-focused perspective to education - one shaped by a career spent w…

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S3E6: The Promise of Technology in Uncertain Times with Shipium CEO Jason Murray 33:19

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For the March 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby are joined by guest host Thomas Deakins, managing director of the Global Supply Chain Institute, and Jason Murray, CEO and co-founder at Shipium to explore how data-driven decision-making fuels modern supply chain success. Their in-depth conversation touches on the power of predictive t…

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Introducing “This Educational Life” 0:42

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Welcome to This Educational Life, a podcast by Trane exploring the biggest challenges in education - and the bold solutions shaping the future. Hosted by Mariah Presley, we sit down with school leaders, educators, and industry experts to talk funding, facilities, technology, and more. How are schools maximizing resources, improving learning spaces,…

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S3E5: How Economics, Policy, and Labor Affect Maritime Operations with South Carolina Ports CEO Barbara Melvin 30:21

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For the February 2025 episode, host Ted Stank and guest host Josh King speak with Barbara Melvin, CEO and president of the South Carolina Ports about everything from U.S. trade and tariffs to the impact of labor and economic development on port operations. A member of the GSCI Advisory Board Melvin runs one of the fastest-growing ports in the count…

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S3E4: Retail Returns and Cybersecurity Insights with Huseyn Abdulla and Seongkyoon Jeong 35:51

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For the first episode of 2025, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with UT Knoxville experts Huseyn Abdulla and Seongkyoon Jeong about their research in the areas of returns management and supply chain cybersecurity. Assistant professors and esteemed scholars in their disciplines, Abdulla and Jeong’s insights are a deep dive into the challenge…

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S3E3: Election Impact and Economic Forces Affecting Supply Chains with Marianne Wanamaker 35:47

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For our December episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Marianne Wanamaker, dean of UT's Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs and a professor of economics and public policy. Wanamaker, who served as the chief domestic economist for the White House Council of Economic Advisors during the first Trump administ…

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S3E2: Making the Workplace Meaningful with TrailPath and Sunland Logistics 55:55

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For our November episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby were live at the Fall 2024 Supply Chain Forum, where they spoke with Robert Martichenko, board chair for TrailPath Workplace Solutions, and Sunland Logistics Solutions' CEO Arch Thomason and VP of Human Resources Diane Lowman. With fundamental forces, from population demographics to shift…

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S3E1: Creating Real-World Learning Environments with Paul Fortunato and Albemarle 35:59

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For the first episode of our third season, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Haslam College of Business lecturer Paul Fortunato and partners from his Supply Chain Project Management (SCM 430) course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Fortunato, a former executive with Dow Chemical Company, invited Lori Maurer, director of the ce…

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Spilling the Tea on Sustainability 29:06

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Reducing our impact on the climate can seem like an overwhelming task. But the truth is, leaders across sectors and industries are working tirelessly to make a difference – and many of those leaders are women. In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, women sustainability leaders gather for a “Spilling the Tea” panel discussion during Climate …

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BONUS Episode: Live at CSCMP Edge 2024 with Business Collaboration Expert Kate Vitasek 33:53

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In between Seasons 2 and 3, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby were at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Conference, where they caught up with Kate Vitasek, a GSCI Fellow and internationally renowned business leader, educator, and founder of Vested, a model for creating highly collaborative business relationships in which…

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Building Zero 13:11

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Net-zero is a large-scale ambition: Developing innovative climate technologies is key, but decarbonization also requires vision and implementation across industries and sectors. So how might partnering with future-oriented academic innovators help companies develop transformational, long-term strategies? Trane Technologies VP of Sustainability Scot…

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True Story 15:49

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As companies work to address the challenge of sustainability, they face a secondary challenge along the way: How do they capture and share that work? Effective communications are essential in transforming sustainability from a buzzword into a movement. In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, host Scott Tew facilitates a conversation between …

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Climate and Water 16:27

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Sustainability leaders must balance big picture, aspirational goals with practical solutions that meet customers’ needs. Remarkably, one of the most consistent needs from customers is clean, available water. So what role should water play in sustainability strategy? In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, Emilio Tenuta, Senior Vice President…

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Sustainable Futures 30:10

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Ensuring we achieve a sustainable future is a team effort. But it's not just the citizens of today that need to work together - it's those of tomorrow, too. So how can we leverage a team approach to support the next generation of climate innovators? In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, Deidra Parrish Williams, Global Corporate Citizenship…

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S2E12: It’s All About People with Sunland Logistics CCO Elijah Ray 33:53

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In the final episode of Season 2, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Elijah Ray, chief customer officer of Sunland Logistics Solutions about the evolution of third-party logistics, the importance of company culture, employee retention, and creating trust with clients. With nearly four decades of experience in logistics and supply chain m…

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Farm to Fork 29:21

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Globally, 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from food loss and waste. A significant portion of that loss happens during transport. So how can innovative climate tech help reduce both food waste and carbon emissions? By creating a smarter and more efficient cold chain, from farm to fork. In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, Trane…

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Digital Transformation 34:05

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How can the digital transformation of the built environment and the cold chain impact sustainability? In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, host Oakley Roberts speaks with Riaz Raihan, chief digital officer of Trane Technologies and Bob Irvin and Ryan Rutledge from Joules Accelerator, the largest climate tech incubator in the southeastern …

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Rethinking Heat 19:37

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According to NASA, July 22, 2024 was the hottest day ever recorded on Earth. This follows records set in July 2023. Extreme heat is now a part of our everyday lives. How can we rethink heat policy to make our communities more resilient? In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, our VP of Sustainability Scott Tew talks with Ashley Ward, directo…

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Climate Talent 28:03

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Nearly 70 million working-age Americans have no college degree. At the same time, there’s a growing talent shortage across industries, including climate tech and manufacturing. We can’t risk missing out on a group of prospective employees with the skills and experience to help solve big challenges—like climate change. So how can companies and organ…

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Nitty Gritty on Net-Zero 28:46

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What does it really take to get to net-zero? Listen to climate leader Avipsa Mahapatra talk about the challenge and importance of transforming global climate goals into meaningful action. Achieving a net-zero economy is a huge challenge, requiring change on a global scale that impacts the way we live, work and do business. But it’s not enough to re…

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S2E11: Online Retail and the Modern-Day Consumer with Former Amazon Executive Dave Clark 38:24

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For our July episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Dave Clark, former CEO of worldwide consumer business for Amazon. In two decades at Amazon, Clark, a graduate of UT’s MBA program, helped build one of the most extensive supply chain operations in the world, with hundreds of fulfillment centers and transportation facilities, a flee…

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Growth Mindset 20:01

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Climate tech scales rapidly when disruptive ideas become profitable. So how do start-ups and innovators sustain their industry-shaping solutions long enough to become mainstream? In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, host Oakley Roberts talks with venture capitalist Steve Westly about clean tech solutions, the next generation of innovators…

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S2E10: Developing Talent to Increase Impact with Joe Buckley and Dan Pellathy 35:31

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For our June episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with University of Tennessee colleagues Joe Buckley executive education director for supply chain management, and Dan Pellathy, assistant professor of practice for SCM. Buckley, who spent three decades in industry (including seven years as director of materials management and transporta…

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Healthy Spaces Season 4 Trailer 1:35

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Welcome to Season 4 of the Healthy Spaces podcast, where we explore how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn, and play. This season, Dominique Silva, Marketing Leader at Trane Technologies, will be joined by our new co-hosts, Scott Tew, VP of Sustainability, and Oakley Roberts, VP of Innovation. B…

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S2E9: Effective Leadership with SC Johnson CPO Martha Buffington 36:30

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For our May episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Martha Buffington, chief procurement officer for SC Johnson, about all aspects of effective business leadership. They touch on company culture in global organizations, advancing your career and finding success during times of transition, the importance of empowerment over delegation…

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S2E8: Sustainability in Manufacturing with WestRock’s Peter Anderson and Philips’ Jeff DiLullo 54:50

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For our April episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby were live at the Spring 2024 Supply Chain Forum speaking with Peter Anderson, chief supply chain officer for WestRock, and Jeff DiLullo, chief region leader for Philips North America. Both Anderson and DiLullo are senior industry leaders and members of the GSCI Advisory Board. Together with …

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S2E7: High-Level Insights with Logistics Managers’ Index Creators Dale and Zac Rogers 40:26

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For our March episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with father-and-son supply chain researchers Dale Rogers and Zac Rogers, the proprietors of the Logistics Managers’ Index, about diversifying supply chains, global redesign, friendshoring, and much more. Dale is the ON Semiconductor Professor of Business at Arizona State University, wh…

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S2E6: Planning for Global Business Success with Schneider Electric VP Jen Kelly 31:03

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For our February episode, co-host Ted Stank was joined by guest host Lance Saunders, associate professor of supply chain management. They spoke with Jen Kelly, vice president of planning for North America at Schneider Electric, about shortening supply chains, nearshoring and supplier capacity challenges, adding visibility into planning, generative …

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S2E5: Steering through Stormy Seas with Maritime Expert Don Maier 36:24

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In our January episode, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with maritime expert Don Maier about the state of international shipping, including shifts in trade lanes, the challenges of forecasting and capital planning, and the industry impact of issues from the Panama Canal to bubbling international conflicts. Before joining UT’s faculty as an associat…

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S2E4: Beyond the Classroom: Leaders Discuss the Real-World Impact of UT's EMBA for Global Supply Chain 38:59

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In this month’s episode, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with three business leaders who recently graduated from the Executive MBA for Global Supply Chain (EMBA-GSC) in UT’s Haslam College of Business. They discuss their paths into the industry and the fine details of the program, including how it has brought value to their current roles at their c…

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S2E3: Navigating Supply Chain's Evolution with Former SC Ports Authority CEO Jim Newsome 41:45

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In this month’s episode, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Jim Newsome, former president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, at the 27th Supply Chain Forum. The episode was recorded in front of a live audience on November 7, 2023, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Newsome (‘76, ‘77) earned both a bachelor’s and MBA in transportation and logist…