Supply Chain — Unfiltered, The Podcast
Where peers are saying what you're already thinking!
In 20-to-30-minutes our podcasts put supply chains front and center where they belong. Join us while we address the challenges of the profession, ask the big questions and learn new technologies while living in the trenches of the supply chain world.
You’ll hear from industry experts who live and breathe it. The content isn’t rehearsed or forced. It’s real, raw, and transparent.
Discussions will cover planning, logistics, procurement, sustainability and social responsibility, all areas of risk, talent management, industry research and topics from you. Make some time, take a break, laugh and have some fun as we explore how we succeed together.
Previous Episodes
Reducing Emissions From Procurement and Why Corporate Pullback Is a Myth
Is corporate pullback from sustainability real, or just a myth? In our latest “Supply Chain — Unfiltered” episode, host Melanie Stern sits down with Daniela Osio, CEO of Kloopify, to unpack the economic realities behind emissions reduction and environmental, social and goverance (ESG) strategies. Daniela shares why sustainability isn’t just a regulatory checkbox, it's a smart business move.
Domestic Supply Chains, National Security & AI-based Cyber Threats
In this episode of Supply Chain Unfiltered, host Melanie Stern speaks with Mike Aller about the growing intersection of supply chain resiliency, cybersecurity, and national security. With AI accelerating both opportunities and risks, the conversation explores how emerging cyber threats are reshaping the way businesses and governments must think about protecting domestic supply chains. From resources available through the Small Business Development Center and APEX Accelerator Network to strategies for safeguarding critical operations, this episode highlights why securing supply chains in the age of AI is more urgent than ever.
How Energy and Agriculture Maximize Land Use and Sustainability
Join us for our latest episode featuring Angela Burke, Director, Operations & Maintenance, at Pivot Energy, who joins our host, Melanie Stern, to discuss the creative dual use of energy production and agricultural support that organizations are prioritizing.
How to Integrate Blockchain to Supply Chains
Join us for our latest episode featuring Alexander Style, General Manager of Americas at Vinturas, who joins our host, Melanie Stern, to discuss integrating blockchain technology into supply chains. They tackle the risks, cybersecurity, benefits, and use cases for how this technology is accelerating information sharing.
Managing Supply Chains When VUCA Yields Transformation
From the 2025 ISM World Conference in Orlando, Florida, this episode features transformative supply chain executive LeAnne Coulter.
She joins host Melanie Stern to share crucial insights on how procurement and supply chain professionals can survive and thrive, amid today's VUCA environment (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) and supply chain regionalization. As Coulter notes, "The world is too small, and supply chains are too vast"-a reminder of the delicate balance between global interconnectivity and local resilience.
Is Your Work Facility Healthy?
Join us for our latest episode featuring Joanna Frank, CEO and President of Fitwel, who joins our host, Melanie Stern, to discuss building safe and healthy facilities. Frank highlights examples of health impacts along with design decisions to increase the health of employees and customers using a physical space.
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