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The SupplyChainBrain Podcast

Bob Bowman
Supply Chain Management
Artificial Intelligence
Tariffs
E-Commerce
Supply Chain
Automation
China
Warehouse Automation
Advanced Manufacturing
Robotics
Manufacturing
Forced Labor
Logistics
Geopolitics
Inventory Management
Procurement
Mexico
Electric Vehicles
National Security
Supply Chain Technology

The SupplyChainBrain Podcast features in-depth conversations with industry practitioners, academics, consultants and other experts on every aspect of supply-chain management and international trade. Available for streaming or downloading.

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Latest Episodes

How do we stop malware from infecting open-source software libraries?

The heat is on in garment supply chain factories. Why aren’t brands taking action?

The latest edition of PepsiCo’s ambitious Greenhouse Program aims for “proven solutions” in Asia-Pacific and potentially beyond.

Billions of federal dollars committed to building and maintaining the nation’s transportation infrastructure — and what do we have to show for it?

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Recent Guests

Kate Patasek
Author, public speaker, and faculty at the University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee
Episode: 25 Years of ‘Vested’: Crafting Effective Relationships With Supply Chain Partners
Johannes Grohl
Chief Procurement Officer at TACTO, procurement intelligence platform
TACTO
Episode: The Tariff Conundrum for Supply Chains: Pass Along, or Absorb?
Matthias Winkenbach
Director of Research at MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics
MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics
Episode: A ‘Genetic’ Algorithm for Warehouse Network Inventory Strategy
Danny Lin
Supply Chain and Procurement Partner with Boringa
Boringa
Episode: Podcast | The State of Retail and CPG, in 2026 and Beyond
John Hancock
CEO of SEDEX
SEDEX
Episode: Due Diligence in Supplier Management: What Companies Are Missing
Sami Teliton
Head of climate and water solutions at Colimo/Kalimo
Calimo/CoLiMo
Episode: UN Report Sounds the Alarm: We Are in ‘Global Water Bankruptcy’
Jonathan Horne
CEO of TreeFerra
TreeFerra
Episode: The Challenge of Getting ‘First-Mile’ Visibility of Soft Commodities
Graham Scott
Chief Procurement Officer, Jabil
Jabil
Episode: How to Survive Another Semiconductor Shortage
Colin Grabo
Colin Grabo, a scholar at the Cato Institute
Cato Institute
Episode: Government Subsidies for Shipbuilding: A ‘Misplaced Obsession’?

Host

Bob Bowman
Editor-in-Chief of Supply Chain Brain; Host of The Supply Chain Brain Podcast

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Great work, Bob!

    I listened to your recent episode about distracted driving. This episode is a gem. A must-listen podcast show! ✨💎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joyce Daphne
    Philippines2 years ago
  • Today’s podcast

    Already obsolete by a couple of weeks in a fast moving environment!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    andyg nfp
    United States6 years ago
  • The best supply chain podcast

    A great supply chain podcast. Short but thorough and very interesting topics. Some supply chain podcasts are a bunch of buzz words and no actual meat, this one does not follow that mold.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big Al from Texas
    United States9 years ago
  • Juan Camilo Dorado interview

    I just wanted to congratulate the interview with Juan Camilo Dorado from ToolsGroup and his great insights on AI and automation on demand sensing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eduardo Toscani
    Chile9 years ago

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Tech and policy topics (AI, tariffs, governance) resonate with listeners.
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The Tariff Conundrum for Supply Chains: Pass Along, or Absorb?
Q: Does AI speed up response times to tariff-driven changes?
AI can significantly accelerate decision-making by mapping exposure, prioritizing risks, and enabling rapid scenario analysis, though final decisions still rest with humans and organizational leadership.
The Tariff Conundrum for Supply Chains: Pass Along, or Absorb?
Q: What differences exist between how small and large companies cope with tariffs?
Smaller companies often face tighter pricing power and slower adjustment, while larger organizations may move faster due to existing plans, scenario prep, and greater bargaining power.
The Tariff Conundrum for Supply Chains: Pass Along, or Absorb?
Q: What is the process?
Johannes explains that the tariff impact should be segmented into short-, mid-, and long-term effects, with initial absorption by some players, followed by repricing and strategic procurement adjustments as markets adapt.
Due Diligence in Supplier Management: What Companies Are Missing
Q: First of all, who in an organization should be responsible for driving visibility and due diligence across the supply chain?
The guest explains that responsibility should be distributed across procurement, sustainability, risk, compliance, quality, and legal functions, with increasing emphasis on board-level risk management and a multidisciplinary approach.
UN Report Sounds the Alarm: We Are in ‘Global Water Bankruptcy’
Q: What language should we use to grasp the severity of the crisis?
The guest explains that terms like water income and long-term water savings are shifting concepts in a post-crisis reality, and that bankruptcy-like framing helps people relate to the scale of the challenge, while emphasizing the need for holistic, replenishment-oriented thinking.

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This show features in-depth conversations with practitioners, academics, and industry experts focused on supply-chain management and international trade. Episodes commonly explore emerging technologies, AI governance, procurement strategies, regulatory and policy implications, and practical approaches to building resilient, transparent supply chains. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on actionable frameworks (e.g., Vested, AI governance, multi-tier visibility) and timely discussions on tariffs, nearshoring, and ESG considerations that help listeners make informed decisions in complex environments.

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2. Johannes Grohl
3. Matthias Winkenbach
4. Danny Lin
5. John Hancock
6. Sami Teliton
7. Jonathan Horne
8. Graham Scott

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