Ryan's guest for this episode is the incomparable Kim Wolf. Kim has held a variety of high-effect positions in the world of manufacturing, and her outlooks provide an extremely provoking conversation with our host. They discuss the importance o

S2E3 - How Materials Planning Affects a Company's Bottom Line

Aug 17th, 2021 20m 45s

Ryan and his guest Gillian Lapointe discuss the various nuances of materials planning and how they affect the overall performance of a company, including how important it is to look at Total Cost of Ownership as a guiding factor and it's absolu

S2E2 - How Logistics Affects a Company's Bottom Line

Aug 3rd, 2021 1m 1s

In this episode, our guest Erin Jernigan discusses the bottom line effect of aligning a logistics department with customer purpose, understanding internal KPI's and "self-directed growth", and the future of logistics. Definitely a must-listen!

S2E1 - How Sourcing Affects a Company's Bottom Line

Jul 13th, 2021 22m 38s

In the premiere episode of the "Owl's Nest Podcast"s second season, Ryan sits down with Nathan Dorsch to discuss the bottom line effect of sourcing activities, including how Nathan sees vital importance in creating - and solidifying - relations

No. 10 - Supply Chain Visibility

Sep 22nd, 2020 31m 1s

Supply chain visibility is an integral aspect of a company's overall health and viability. In this episode of The Owl's Nest Podcast, our guests Jit Hinchman and Colby Young join Ryan to discuss the challenges that tend to block supply chain vi

No. 9 - Behavioural Economics in Demand Planning

Sep 3rd, 2020 36m 25s

How do unconscious biases affect the way people perform demand planning? This is one of the questions that Ryan discusses with his guests, Dr. John Burkhardt and Jonathon Karelse. The discussion is centred around how the theoretical nature of b

No. 8 - The eCommerce/Supply Chain Relationship

Aug 27th, 2020 37m 42s

As the boom in eCommerce continues to take place, the importance of having a solid supply chain strategy in support of that growth is vital. In this episode, Ryan sits down with his guests Christina Wallaert and Mike Ryan to discuss the supply

No. 7 - Being a Sourcing Hero

Jul 24th, 2020 29m 15s

In this episode of The Owl's Nest, Ryan sits down with Anthony Clervi, Growth Advocate at Una. Anthony and Ryan discuss what makes someone a "sourcing hero", the integral role data plays in a company's data strategy, and how some sourcing chal

No. 6 - Enabling Supply Chain Planning with Cloud-Based Technologies

Jul 15th, 2020 40m 46s

In this episode, our guests Martha Lumatete and Dyci Sfregola share their expertise on such engaging topics as the conditions necessary for a successful digital transformation, the preparation required before purchasing a cloud-based system, an

No. 5 - The Value of Supply Partners

Jun 23rd, 2020 36m 9s

In this episode, our guests Katya Vladykina and Kevin Koonce discuss the integral aspects of supplier communication, how supplier management fits within a company's data strategy, and how the active management of suppliers might change in the n

No. 4 - All Things Inventory

Jun 9th, 2020 32m 58s

In an episode that is equal parts informative and entertaining, Michael Ryan and Andrew Johnson sit down with us to discuss topics such as the future of inventory management, how a company can prepare for ever-increasing eCommerce from an inven

No. 3 - Developing a Data Strategy

Jun 9th, 2020 29m 33s

In this episode of The Owl's Nest Podcast, data experts Greta Cutulenco and Hugo Fuentes spread their truth about topics such as data security and data quality, and how both aspects tie into the development of an overall data strategy.

No. 2 - Supply Chain Strategy and Performance Indicators

Jun 1st, 2020 27m 58s

In the second half of our conversation with Jay Davis and Hugo Fuentes, we discuss the supply chain indicators that will be vital moving forwards, and how a gradually evolving and growing data strategy can be baked into a company's foundation.

No. 1 - Supply Chain Leadership in a Pandemic

May 25th, 2020 27m 56s

In the initial Owl's Nest Podcast, guests Jay Davis and Hugo Fuentes sit down with us to discuss virtual leadership, scenario planning, and the perception of supply chains in the media and within executive boardrooms. Definitely a must-listen,

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