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Art of Supply, hosted by Kelly Barner, draws inspiration from news headlines and expert interviews to bring you insightful coverage of today's complex supply chains.

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Amazon packages represent 15% of the United States Postal Service's package volume, but about 7.5% of their revenue. Amazon is USPS's biggest customer, even though Amazon passed the USPS to become the largest domestic parcel carrier in 2025.

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"This was a company that was once all about volume, was all about customer service, was all about growth, was all about sales, was all about creating jobs." - Sean O'Brien, General President, International Brotherhood of Teamsters

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"If you focus too much on efficiency, you might get something cheap – but it doesn't deliver what you want. If you focus too much on effectiveness, you might spend more than you need. Those two sides need to be balanced." - Andrew Quincey

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"What happens clear across the world has a very, very big impact, potentially, to U.S. cargo. We've had to take a wider lens look at all of the risks." - FMC Chairman Laura DiBella

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Andrew Quincey
Author of Achieving Value for Money Equilibrium, affiliated with Leeds University Business School
Leeds University Business School
Episode: Everyone Has a Role in Growing the Value Chain W/ Andrew Quincey
Laura DiBella
Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Maritime Commission
Episode: From Ports to Geopolitics: Protecting U.S. Cargo Worldwide with Chairman Laura DiBella
Michael Riccio
Former chairman of TIA; founder of More Than Miles Consulting
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA)
Episode: Building Ethical Leaders in Freight: Inside TIA's Freight Leadership Lab
David Abell
TIA board member; CEO of AM Transport Services
TIA and AM Transport Services
Episode: Building Ethical Leaders in Freight: Inside TIA's Freight Leadership Lab
Melissa Irmen
Director of Advocacy and Strategic Relations for the National Association of Foreign-trade Zones (NAFTZ)
National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones
Episode: Foreign-trade Zones Explained & Applied
Brian Andersen
Supervisory Special Agent, Homeland Security Investigations Global Trade Division, National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, Government Supply Chain Investigations Unit
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
Episode: National Security Starts in the Supply Chain
Amit Saranwala
VP of Global Indirect Supply Management, Medtronic
Medtronic
Episode: Enlightenment Thinking in an Age of Disruption
Jeremy Lapin
Founder and CEO
Candex
Episode: Enlightenment Thinking in an Age of Disruption
Sean Devine
Founder and CEO of XBE
XBE
Episode: Asset Optimization Isn't a Destination – It's a Discipline

Host

Kelly Barner
Host of Art of Supply / The Art of Supply; long-time procurement and supply-chain writer and analyst.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Great Episodes

    I just listened to the past two episodes about the pharmaceutical supply chain, and they were great.

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    sullysullenburger
    United States2 years ago
  • Kelly Barner makes Procurement juicy

    Does this gal have a background in Journalism? She strings a story from the complex web of dynamics at play and makes an otherwise often tedious/dry topic accessible & engaging. Her genuine passion for Procurement & Supply Chain is infectious. Proving women change the game when we show up with our hearts & minds.

    She had me at Dial P…..

    Signed, Procurement nerd …& fangirl of this pod

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MamaGini
    United States3 years ago

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Some listeners appreciate the host's storytelling and industry insight; others wish for broader guest diversity and topic variety.
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From Ports to Geopolitics: Protecting U.S. Cargo Worldwide with Chairman Laura DiBella
Q: Could you speak to your vision for the FMC in relation to geopolitics and the private sector?
DiBella explains a pivot to a broader, global lens—addressing risks beyond U.S. shores and engaging with private sector needs to ensure reliability and protection of cargo against geopolitical shocks and strategic disruptions.
From Ports to Geopolitics: Protecting U.S. Cargo Worldwide with Chairman Laura DiBella
Q: What's the scope or the charge of the FMC?
The FMC is an independent federal agency with five commissioners; it focuses on U.S. cargo and operates with a cross-agency, nonpartisan mindset, aiming to protect cargo interests worldwide rather than concentrating only on U.S. shores.
From Ports to Geopolitics: Protecting U.S. Cargo Worldwide with Chairman Laura DiBella
Q: Can you share a bit about your background?
DiBella describes a career path from commercial real estate into economic development, then serving as a port director during a difficult transition, moving through Florida political and business roles, which ultimately led to her role at the FMC, illustrating how diverse experiences inform her maritime leadership.
Foreign-trade Zones Explained & Applied
Q: What regulatory or policy changes are on the horizon for FTZs?
Key changes include updates to Part 146, increased electronic reporting, and the streamlined Alternative Site Framework that allows pre-designation of service areas to speed up approvals. There are ongoing discussions about USMCA-related restrictions and legislation to equalize duties and entries with Canada and Mexico, such as HR 6792.
Foreign-trade Zones Explained & Applied
Q: Who uses FTZs—what kinds of companies benefit the most?
Two main categories exist: distribution/warehousing and manufacturing. Retailers use FTZs to store and service their stores, while manufacturers use FTZs to assemble or co-mingle components, sometimes near markets to expedite delivery.

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A data-driven look at modern procurement and global supply chains, with episodes frequently unpacking real-world challenges—from government investigations and counterfeiting risks to ambitious reshoring efforts and AI-driven efficiency. The show often features practitioners and operators who reveal practical frameworks for spend optimization, risk management, and navigating regulatory landscapes, plus technical angles on data, automation, and carrier dynamics. Notable is a clear focus on how macro trends intersect with day-to-day procurement and logistics decisions, making it valuable for buyers, planners, and supply-chain leaders looking for actionable insights and competitive context.

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2. Laura DiBella
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5. Melissa Irmen
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8. Jeremy Lapin

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