Speaking of Supply Chain

In 2023, don't miss some of the top supply chain trade shows and conferences, including ProMat and Manifest in North America and LogiMat internationally. These expos provide the opportunity to see the latest technologies, enhance your education, and connect with industry leaders. Stay current in the industry and continue learning about the latest advances in supply chain technology by attending these events.Other expos and conferences to look out for include (but not limited to!): Gartner Supply Chain Symposium The SCOPE Supply Chain Summit LogiMat Logistics conference American Supply Chain Summit

Finding the high-end talent that fits your organization right now is a difficult one with the labor market in such high demand. Organizations are investing heavily in COE resources to not just attract these talented workers but also retain them for the long term while also turning to technological solutions to keep the supply chains flowing. Today’s guests included returning Isabel Morales, Global Lead for Supply Chain Design COEs at Miebach Consulting and Andrew McCarley, VP of Global Customer Value Management at Coupa to discuss how organizations are finding solutions in not just the high-demand labor market but also through technological advances to help prevent supply chain challenges across the globe. Join as we discuss: The high demand in the labor market How organizations are investing in COEs to attract high-end talent Utilizing consultant/managed services to augment internal team A technology solution vs a labor solution

Digital optimization in the supply chain is happening at a faster and efficient way than ever before. It can be difficult to keep track of all the moving pieces in the modern-day supply chain landscape but there are ways to prepare for it!   Today’s guests Isabel Morales, COE Supply Chain Design at Miebach Consulting and Madhav Durba, VP of Supply Chain Strategy at Coupa, discuss how the global trend for supply chain sustainability is going through a digital transformation and its benefits for companies across the globe.   Join as we discuss:  How companies are accelerating their adoption of digital platforms  How delays in the inventory landscape are creating uncertainty  Utilizing technology and digital optimization for inventory and flow paths to market The environmental sustainability through nearshoring

The value of real estate and supply chain is an enormous one that has been underutilized by industry experts.  Thankfully, that is all changing as more supply chain companies realize the value in buildings and other real estate options to create an even more transparent process and fill in the gaps for labor requirements.  Sophie James, Senior Consultant at Miebach Consulting and Kate Jones, Business Development Director, Industrial & Logistics at JLL join Ellen this week!  Join as we discuss:  The value of real estate and the supply chain Creating a more transparent supply chain process in real estate The creation of green facilities  Finding and filling labor requirements

Supply chain doesn’t need to be taught in a boring conference room with uninspiring graphs or charts!  It can be an immersive, interactive experience for anyone and everyone around the globe thanks to The Fresh Connection.  Hans Kremer, Co-Founder and Director at Inchainge and Alex Waterinckx, Leader Consulting Supply Chain Planning at Miebach joined Ellen this week! Join us as we discuss: The creation of The Fresh Connection game Experiential learning for companies Communication and collaboration are the key topics to ensure businesses are operation holistically and not in silos   You can sign-up for a free trial of The Fresh Connection at https://inchainge.com/business-games/tfc/  To make sure you never miss an episode of Speaking of Supply Chain, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or the website.  

In the post-COVID world, navigating the new supply chain landscape is not an easy task. This week on Speaking of Supply Chain, we discuss the issue of urban logistics and how it is impacted by the increase of the demand-economy. Marius Bungenstock-Siemon, Senior Consultant at Miebach Consulting, and Erik van der Vliet, Senior Director of Business Development Industrial Leasing Germany at JLL joined Ellen this week. Join us as we discuss: Q-Commerce changing urban logistics everywhere The on-demand logistics boom How no one is alone in solving the post-COVID logistics problem  To make sure you never miss an episode of Speaking of Supply Chain, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or the website. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Speaking of Supply Chain in your favorite podcast player.

Supply chain used to be a relatively niche, siloed industry. In the wake of the pandemic, whether you’re an industry or just wondering when those empty shelves will carry your favorite product again… The supply chain is everyone’s concern. That’s why here at Miebach Consulting, we’re excited to be launching Speaking of Supply Chain… the show dedicated to spotlighting the most pressing supply chain issues and the organizations, people, and technology solving them. In this introductory episode, Ellen Wood, North America Marketing Manager at Miebach Consulting, shares some of the supply train trends, challenges, and solutions you can expect to hear in future episodes. Join us as we discuss: Why supply chain matters more than ever The biggest issues facing the supply chain, from carbon emissions to last-mile logistics (and everything in between) How Miebach Consulting solves supply chain woes — and why we were inspired to launch the show