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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, we’re joined by Leah Shaver, President and CEO of the National Transportation Institute (NTI) and one of the most trusted voices in trucking workforce and compensation data.

Leah breaks down what supply chain leaders of... 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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Leah Shaver
President and CEO of The National Transportation Institute
The National Transportation Institute (NTI)
Episode: The Truth About Driver Shortages: Pay, Transparency and the Workforce Reality with The National Transportation Institute
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

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Abe Eshkenazi
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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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Deep supply chain conversations with practical takeaways.

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The Truth About Driver Shortages: Pay, Transparency and the Workforce Reality with The National Transportation Institute
Q: Where can listeners find out more about NTI?
NTI's driverwages.com provides data and weekly insights; LinkedIn is used for updates, and they offer regular hands-on resources to help companies implement practical solutions.
The Truth About Driver Shortages: Pay, Transparency and the Workforce Reality with The National Transportation Institute
Q: What would you say supply chain leaders should unlearn about labor strategy to build a more resilient driver pipeline?
We need to dramatically rethink access to opportunity across generations and roles, create flexible scheduling and career paths, improve home time and overall job promise alignment, and ensure pay outcomes are transparent and predictable so drivers see a clear linkage between effort and earnings.
The Truth About Driver Shortages: Pay, Transparency and the Workforce Reality with The National Transportation Institute
Q: Leah, where is the pain points right now in terms of driver shortages, pay, and conditions?
All of the above contribute to the problem. The industry faces a mix of supply constraints, job quality concerns, and compensation structures that can fail to align with the realities of what drivers experience, especially in terms of downtime, home time, and predictable earnings.
The Truth About Driver Shortages: Pay, Transparency and the Workforce Reality with The National Transportation Institute
Q: From where you're sitting, what's changed most for drivers in the workforce right now?
There isn't a single driver issue; it's a combination of aging and retiring drivers, health-related attrition, churn due to dissatisfaction, and ongoing regulatory and pipeline effects. All of these factors interact with pay and career progression to shape the current workforce reality.
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.

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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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2. Mike Bunge
3. Nashay Naeve
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