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Smart Supply Chain, a podcast produced by ALOM, offers fresh thinking and actionable takeaways to elevate physical, digital and environmental supply chain performance globally.

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Your Hosts: The Garrison Sisters

Supply chain pros enjoy talking shop. It’s in our blood. To deepen your knowledge across a range of trending topics meet Smart Supply Chain podcast hosts, Sarah and Shireen Garrison, The Garrison Sisters.
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Sarah and Shireen Garrison bring their unique dynamic as sisters to the Smart Supply Chain podcast, promising engaging, informative, and sometimes lighthearted insights into the world of supply chain.

11/05/24

Preparing Today’s Workforce to Meet Future Supply Chain Challenges

Preparing Today’s Workforce to Meet Future Supply Chain Challenges
Smart Supply Chain podcast host Shireen Garrison moderates a dynamic discussion with ALOM CEO Hannah Kain and Mr. Supply Chain himself, Daniel Stanton, on the best resources and strategies to prepare today’s workforce to solve tomorrow’s supply chain challenges. Hannah and Daniel explore key skills gaps, effective learning resources, and the evolving landscape of supply chain education, compliance, and data management.
08/14/24

What Should Every 3PL Know About Li-ion Battery Storage Safety

What Should Every 3PL Know About Li-ion Battery Storage Safety
In this Smart Supply Chain podcast episode, fire safety expert Todd LaBerge shares detailed data on the fire risks of lithium-ion batteries and what questions to ask your 3PL to ensure inventory is protected. Find out what industry leading safety Li-ion fire safety measures ALOM is implementing in our new Sacramento, CA facility to protect customers and ensure workplace safety.
12/07/23

A CEO Perspective: 2024 Supply Chain Outlook

A CEO Perspective: 2024 Supply Chain Outlook
In this episode of "Smart Supply Chain," ALOM CEO Hannah Kain identifies industry trends she’s watching closely as we head into 2024. Relying on decades of experience, she delves into how volatile geopolitics, technological advancements, and sustainability initiatives are reshaping today’s supply chains. Tune in to hear one of the industry’s most respected and visionary experts as she shares her 2024 supply chain outlook.
07/26/23

Logistics: Getting Anything Everywhere All at Once

Logistics: Getting Anything Everywhere All at Once
In the latest episode of Smart Supply Chain, ALOM Director of Logistics Brandon Hulse challenges the common misperception that logistics is merely about delivering finished goods to the customer and explores the all-encompassing role of logistics in every part of the supply chain. This informative episode highlights the consequences of undervaluing logistics and champions the need for strong logistics partners to forge efficient, effective supply chains.
07/12/23

The True Cost of Supply Chain Quality

The True Cost of Supply Chain Quality
In this can’t-miss episode of Smart Supply Chain, we welcome back a audience favorite, ALOM CEO Hannah Kain, and introduce a fresh voice to the podcast, Kaveh Moraghebi, Senior Director of Quality and Sustainability at ALOM. Together, they discuss one of the industry’s most debated topics – the true cost of quality in the supply chain. These supply chain savants delve into the impact on quality on the entire supply chain, from product design to the end user. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a curious newbie, you'll walk away with a more nuanced understanding of the complex topic that is quality.
05/24/23

Pushing Reverse Logistics Forward

Pushing Reverse Logistics Forward
In this age of booming ecommerce and heightened customer expectations, returns management is increasingly complex. This episode of Smart Supply Chain, featuring ALOM Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy Lisa Dolan, unpacks how reverse logistics significantly influences customer satisfaction and brand reputation, along with highlighting innovative strategies and solutions to navigate the ever-evolving returns environment. 
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