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Supply Chain
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Cold Chain
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E-Commerce
Food Waste
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Reshoring
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More than just a link in the chain, The Chain podcast shines a light on powerful, complex systems of technology, business and people that make up what we call the supply chain. Created and produced by ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management), The Chain is a riveting podcast that discusses the toughest supply chain challenges and the people who get the job done no matter the disruptions. Join... more

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In this episode of The Chain Podcast, we sit down with Mike Bunge, Vice President of Global Supply Chain Operations at Hamilton Beach Brands, explores how SCOR®-based maturity assessments can help supply chain leaders take control of trade, customs, ... more

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We're joined by Nashay Naeve, President of the Engineered Plastic Components Business Unit at Tsubaki Nakashima, to explore what it takes to lead manufacturing organizations in an era of constant disruption.

Nashay shares how global experience — fro... more

Founder and Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, Rosemary Coates, joins us to unpack what’s truly happening beyond reshoring.

You’ll hear why much of the work described as “coming back” to the U.S. was never here to begin with, where nears... more

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In this episode of The Chain, Guy Yehiav, President of SmartSense by Digi, joins us to explore how IoT, AI and real‑time sensing are reshaping the cold chain.

 

From preventing foodborne illness and reducing waste to improving healthcare safety and u... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Bunge
Vice President of Global Supply Chain Operations
Hamilton Beach Brands
Episode: SCOR® as a Framework for Trade Resilience with Hamilton Beach Brands
Nashay Naeve
President of the Engineered Plastic Components Business Unit
Tsubaki Nakashima
Episode: Leading Manufacturing Through Change, Data and Talent with Tsubaki Nakashima
Guy Yehiav
President of SmartSense by Digi, recognized leader in IoT and supply chain technology
SmartSense by Digi
Episode: How IoT is Transforming the Cold Chain with SmartSense by Digi
Alastair Charatan
Supply chain expert
Episode: Tariffs, Talent and Uncertainty: What Supply Chains Learned in 2025
Scott Luton
Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Now
Supply Chain Now
Episode: AI, Talent and Sustainability: 2026 Supply Chain Trends
Ronald Kleijwegt
CEO of Vinturas
Vinturas
Episode: Blockchain-Driven Supply Chain Transformation with Vinturas
Dr. Zal Phiroz
Distinguished professor of supply chain management and operations with faculty appointments at MSU and Harvard University.
Episode: The Future of Supply Chain Leadership
David Stephen Jacoby
Supply chain expert and educator, teaching graduate operations
University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and New York University Stern School of Business
Episode: Tariff Tightrope: Navigating the New Global Supply Chain
Heather Lane
Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy and Systems at Ulta Beauty
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Episode: Ulta Beauty's Supply Chain Glow-Up

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Abe Eshkenazi
Host of The Chain Podcast

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Deep supply chain conversations

    ASCM is the source for all things supply chain. This podcast is a perfect balance of deep supply chain conversations and in bite size chunks for quick listening. They’re always relevant and recent topics and worth a listen to anyone who’s interested in supply chain.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adhesive woman
    United States3 years ago
  • Insightful

    This is one of the most insightful podcasts on Supply Chain around. The hosts ask outstanding questions and keep the audience engaged.

    Great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Supply Chain Guy
    United States6 years ago

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Consistently relevant and insightful for practitioners and leaders.
Hosts ask outstanding questions and keep the audience engaged.
Deep supply chain conversations with practical takeaways.

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Leading Manufacturing Through Change, Data and Talent with Tsubaki Nakashima
Q: How do regional differences influence team dynamics, and what have you learned from operating in places like Mirandola, Italy?
Regional influences bring different mindsets (e.g., medical mindset in Mirandola) that affect how teams operate; recognizing these differences helps tailor leadership and processes for better collaboration across global operations.
Leading Manufacturing Through Change, Data and Talent with Tsubaki Nakashima
Q: Looking back on a couple of key decision points in your career that shaped your leadership philosophy, what were they?
The experiences of living abroad and working in both startups and large multinationals shaped a leadership style that blends structured processes with flexibility, and emphasizes empowering teams to make decisions and be accountable.
How IoT is Transforming the Cold Chain with SmartSense by Digi
Q: What advice would you give to a leader evaluating IFE and Sensing?
Look at it as three elements: technology, process, and people, and focus on influencing one at a time to ensure smoother implementation.
How IoT is Transforming the Cold Chain with SmartSense by Digi
Q: What most companies get wrong about adopting IoT or digital sensing?
They often don't realize that implementing a new IoT backbone won't take as long as it did years ago and aren't aware of its benefits.
AI, Talent and Sustainability: 2026 Supply Chain Trends
Q: What steps would you recommend to prepare themselves for this interconnected AI work and global supply chains?
Individuals should start learning about technology in ways that are personally meaningful and relevant to their career aspirations, while also taking immediate action to stay current.

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The discussions center on complex supply-chain systems, technology-driven transformation, and leadership in navigating disruptions. Episodes frequently explore frameworks (like SCOR) and real-world implementations across manufacturing, retail, and logistics, with a strong emphasis on data, automation, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration. Noteworthy are guests who bring hands-on operational experience, academic perspectives, and tech-driven solutions, making insights highly actionable for practitioners, executives, and consultants seeking practical guidance in resilient, modern supply chains.

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1. Mike Bunge
2. Nashay Naeve
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4. Alastair Charatan
5. Scott Luton
6. Ronald Kleijwegt
7. Dr. Zal Phiroz
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