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. Get to know them.
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.
Latest Episode
03/12/25
Qualities of a Great Supply Chain Leader: Lessons from a Global Recruiter
International supply chain executive recruiter and bestselling author of Source to Sold, Radu Palamariu, joins The Garrison Sisters to discuss what it takes to shape strong supply chain leadership. From essential leadership traits to career-advancing strategies, Radu shares insights to help supply chain professionals at all levels navigate challenges and excel in a rapidly evolving industry.
03/12/25
Qualities of a Great Supply Chain Leader: Lessons from a Global Recruiter
International supply chain executive recruiter and bestselling author of Source to Sold, Radu Palamariu, joins The Garrison Sisters to discuss what it takes to shape strong supply chain leadership. From essential leadership traits to career-advancing strategies, Radu shares insights to help supply chain professionals at all levels navigate challenges and excel in a rapidly evolving industry.
02/18/25
AI Enabled Supply Chain Transformation – Episode 5.2
The Garrison Sisters talk to Peter Bolstorff, author of "Supply Chain Excellence: A Handbook for Dramatic Improvement on Using the SCOR Model" on best methods to transform supply chain performance by leveraging trustworthy AI and research-driven insights to build resilient, efficient, and future-ready supply chains that drive sustainable business success. Features special segment with ALOM CEO Hannah Kain discussing tariff impacts and strategies.
01/14/25
Power Moves – Global Trade Supply Dynamics
Supply Chain trade expert Dr. Ben Hazen PhD reviews global trade predictions he made five years ago and evaluates key disruption threats—including geopolitical conflict, cyber security, trade wars, labor unrest, and extreme weather events facing supply chain practitioners today. Smart Supply Chain podcast hosts Shireen and Sarah Garrison discuss actionable strategies organizations can implement to reduce and mitigate unpredictable overseas trade risk areas. This episode is a "must listen to" for all supply chain pros responsible for sourcing or shipping products to/from out of country locations.
11/05/24
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
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
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.