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Resilient Supply Chain — How Leaders Keep Business Moving

Tom Raftery
Sustainability
Artificial Intelligence
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain
Scope 3 Emissions
Supply Chain Resilience
Circular Economy
AI In Supply Chain
Climate Change
Data Analytics
Data Management
Compliance
Procurement
Blockchain
Logistics
Fleet Management
Digital Transformation
Automation
Telematics
AI

Resilient Supply Chain is for supply chain, operations, procurement and technology leaders who need practical ways to manage disruption, reduce risk and keep business moving.Each Monday, technology and sustainability analyst, keynote speaker and former SAP Global VP Tom Raftery speaks with the executives, operators, founders and innovators redesigning how goods, information and decisions move thro... more

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AI can make supply-chain decisions faster. It can also scale the data problems people have been quietly correcting for years. Once machines start acting rather than merely reporting, inconsistent definitions, missing context and we... more

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A production line can go down because two people are passing an Excel file back and forth with no audit trail. That is the uncomfortable reality behind this episode: some of the biggest supply-chain risks sit inside ordinary workar... more

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A 98% response rate sounds excellent—until the missing 2% includes police and ambulance calls. That is the problem with judging automation by averages when the exceptions carry the greatest operational risk.

My guest is Josh Gould... more

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Cutting labour when demand dips can look like smart cost control. But if workers respond by finding more reliable work elsewhere, today’s saving can become tomorrow’s churn, hiring cost and capacity problem.

My guest is James Terr... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Gould
CEO of The Big Word, expert in AI-assisted translation and interpretation
The Big Word
Episode: 98% Isn’t Enough: AI, Human Judgement and Mission-Critical Operations
James Terry
Leader in staffing/workforce management
Indeed Flex
Episode: Supply Chain Labour Planning: Saving Today Can Increase Churn Tomorrow
Lara Schilling
Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management at the Technical University of Denmark
Technical University of Denmark
Episode: Why More Supply Chain Visibility Doesn’t Guarantee Greater Resilience
Stefan Seuring
Professor with extensive research in sustainable supply chains
University of Kassel (Germany)
Episode: Why More Supply Chain Visibility Doesn’t Guarantee Greater Resilience
Friddy Hoegener
Former supply chain professional, founder of Scope Recruiting
Scope Recruiting
Episode: AI Job Cuts Could Leave Your Supply Chain Short of Future Leaders
Asim Akram
CEO of MultiSensor AI
MultiSensor AI
Episode: The Hidden Resilience Risk Inside Your Automated Warehouse
Olaf van der Veen
Co-founder of Orbisk
Orbisk
Episode: Buying 120% to Serve 100%: The Supply Chain Cost of Food Waste
Hiten Sonpal
CEO of Rise Robotics
Rise Robotics
Episode: Hydraulics Waste 75% of Energy - Inflating Heavy Equipment Electrification Costs
Doron Hazan
Leads AI at Wiliot
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Episode: Supply Chain AI Needs Better Sensing, Not Smarter Models

Host

Tom Raftery
Host of Resilient Supply Chain podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Excellent

    Podcast Addict
    EmmyX
    4 years ago
  • Highly recommend tuning in!

    If you’re interested in learning more about all things supply chain, I would highly recommend tuning in! Tom leads his expert guests in engaging conversations that spark excellent insights into the current state of the industry. Fantastic content, delivered in an easily digestible format!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliviabaker13
    United States5 years ago
  • Super insightful topics

    Great way to get started on learning the basics of supply chains! Tom's also great at breaking down complex topics into smaller chunks for better understanding.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    howardtnyc
    United States5 years ago
  • Great format!

    I am really enjoying the insights from the different perspectives in the field. The 20 minute show length is great as most shows are an hour or more in length per episode, this show cuts out the fluff and gets right to the good stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmanuelQ3
    United States6 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Tom is the best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    perchpod
    United States6 years ago

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98% Isn’t Enough: AI, Human Judgement and Mission-Critical Operations
Q: Is there anything you wish I had asked or any aspect we should cover further?
Emphasize that AI assists human professionals rather than replacing them, and that the industry has been evolving with AI since 1998, continuing to grow as humans and machines work together.
98% Isn’t Enough: AI, Human Judgement and Mission-Critical Operations
Q: If you could have any person or character as a champion for language access and operational resilience, who would it be and why?
Nelson Mandela, because he embodies resilience and understands the value of effective communication, making him a compelling symbolic advocate for language access and resilience.
98% Isn’t Enough: AI, Human Judgement and Mission-Critical Operations
Q: What do you say is the biggest myth in the space of AI replacing translators or interpreters?
The AI will not replace humans in a severe way; it is about supercharging humans and running human-centered workflows where AI handles the repetitive parts while humans handle complex, high-stakes cases.
Hydraulics Waste 75% of Energy - Inflating Heavy Equipment Electrification Costs
Q: What is the business case for customers considering electrification?
Even though upfront costs rise modestly (about 15% for the full system at scale if switching from diesel to electric), battery size can be halved, total life-cycle costs drop due to reduced maintenance and leaks, and overall energy efficiency improves.
Hydraulics Waste 75% of Energy - Inflating Heavy Equipment Electrification Costs
Q: How does beltdraulic impact installation and retrofitting?
In many cases it can retrofit existing hydraulic systems by replacing cylinders and mounting points, though some configurations require redesigns; overall it is a form-fit-and-function replacement that can fit into current form factors with some adaptations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Resilient Supply Chain

What is Resilient Supply Chain about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show provides practical, operational insights for supply chain, logistics, procurement, and technology leaders facing disruption. Across episodes, leaders discuss improving planning speed, supplier risk management, and data-driven decision making, with a strong emphasis on AI, visibility, and sustainability. Noteworthy is a consistent focus on real-world challenges—such as data discipline, end-to-end WMS/TMS/ERP visibility, and the balance between automation and human judgment—delivered through candid conversations with operators, founders, and senior executives. The format targets managers and above seeking actionable strategies to keep complex supply chains resilient and cost-efficient, often including a mix of cross-border logistics... more

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2. James Terry
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4. Stefan Seuring
5. Friddy Hoegener
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7. Olaf van der Veen
8. Hiten Sonpal

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