Supply Chain..."The Secret Sauce"

Send a textJoin us on this episode as Wade goes into a deep dive to better understand Cardinal Health's challenges, accomplishments and use of AI in their supply chain.  PANEL:Joe Bowman: Joe Bowman is the director of business development for Cardinal Health 3PL. He has worked with manufacturer partners ranging from emerging biotech to large pharma to launch hundreds of products in collaboration with the Cardinal Health 3PL team. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-bowman-8688ba4/ Tim Brown: Tim serves as the director of operations for Cardinal Health Packaging Solutions, where he oversees and optimizes processes that support pharmaceutical manufacturers’ packaging needs. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-brown-8101a415/Joel Wayment: Joel serves as vice president and general manager of Cardinal Health 3PL Services and Packaging Solutions, where he oversees more than 1,000 employees dedicated to supporting biopharmaceutical manufacturers’ logistics needs. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-wayment/About  Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business Podcast! Helping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.✅ Scale Smarter and Faster – We Are Your Supply Chain Rapid Scale Experts                       Supply Chain Secret Sauce.               http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com About Us: • Unlock Efficiency. Cut Costs. Scale Rapidly.Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting   • Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them. ❌ Seeing Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA? ❌ Having Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity? ❌ Difficult Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements? ❌ Challenging Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation? ❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster?💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.    PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected] WEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textSend us a textSend us an emailLauren Dunford; CEO of Guidewheel: AI Powered Factory Operations, is our guest.   Lauren has created a AI enabled software that is taking the market by storm.   Join me in discovering more about Lauren, Guidewheels achievements and how AI Powered Factory Manufacturing Operations are changing in 2026.  Lauren Dunford Linked In: LinkWEBSITE: https://www.guidewheel.com/**THIS PODCAST HAS NO PAID ADVERTISING** EVER...Supply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the showSupport the show

Send a textSend us an emailWade & Justin talk about interesting new RISKS in SUPPLY CHAINS TODAY as well as software or ideas to lower those risks.  Justin is SVP at AON.  Has decades of experience in the logistics industry. Justin Austin Linked In:  LINKSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the showSupport the show

Send a textSend us an emailWade & Judson talk about interesting new disruptors in the industry such as @Jackbe, @Disco, and @snowflake.   These systems are taking on traditional ways and changing them.   Listen as they discuss the ways businesses are taking advantage of this new thought in food delivery. Judson is founder of Building Block Solutions, LLC.  With over 25yrs of experience in the fresh food industry.  Phone: 513-312-8035 or email [email protected] Armentrout Linked In:  LINKSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the showSupport the show

Send a textSend us an email#3 in the series of Marketing & Operations! Wade and Robin start a series of discussions of how marketing and operations connect and collaborate to scale a small to midsize business.  In this series they explore Operational fulfillment, when to hire a consultant and why hire a consultant.   $1,000 - $3,000 a month  to scale your brand faster!If you are a Coffee Brand seeking something greater than retail brick & mortar or a brand that has a DTC presence but not enough time to scale the business, give Robin and Wade a call through Supply Chain Secret Sauce.  Robin Shelley Consulting LinkedIN LINKSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the showSupport the show

Send a textSend us an email#2 in the series of Marketing & Operations! Wade and Robin start a series of discussions of how marketing and operations connect and collaborate to scale a small to midsize business.  In this series they explore social media, influencers and how brands can win using these marketing secret sauce solutions which drives operational growth as sales increase. If you are a Coffee Brand seeking something greater than retail brick & mortar or a brand that has a DTC presence but not enough time to scale the business, give Robin and Wade a call through Supply Chain Secret Sauce.  Robin Shelley Consulting LinkedIN LINKSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textSend us an emailOn this show, Wade and Robin start a series of discussions of how marketing and operations connect and collaborate to scale a small to midsize business.  Both have worked together on several brands with success.   You will learn about DTC, Retail channels and discover pitfalls to avoid, learn when to hire fractional help, how to find help that has experience.  If you are a Coffee Brand seeking something greater than retail brick & mortar or a brand that has a DTC presence but not enough time to scale the business, give Robin and Wade a call through Supply Chain Secret Sauce.  Robin Shelley Consulting LinkedIN LINKSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textSend us an emailAt the Parcel Forum Show in Dallas '24 I walked around and interviewed some of the unique start-ups and relatively new companies in the market.WEBSITE 17 TRACK: https://www.17track.net/Parcel Forum: https://www.parcelforum.com/event/f8d861e5-7030-4a46-b053-bba11ba661a5/aboutSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA. ❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity. ❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements. ❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation. ❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textSend us an emailAt the Parcel Forum Show in Dallas '24 I walked around and interviewed some of the unique start-ups and relatively new companies in the market.  APCO SYSTEMS: https://www.apcosys.com/Parcel Forum: https://www.parcelforum.com/event/f8d861e5-7030-4a46-b053-bba11ba661a5/aboutAbout Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast! Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textSend us an emailAt the Parcel Forum Show in Dallas '24 I walked around and interviewed some of the unique start-ups and relatively new companies in the market.  Speedy Delivery: https://speedeedelivery.com/PARCEL FORUM: https://www.parcelforum.com/event/f8d861e5-7030-4a46-b053-bba11ba661a5/aboutSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast! Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textSend us an emailAt the Parcel Forum Show in Dallas '24 I walked around and interviewed some of the unique start-ups and relatively new companies in the market.  Website: https://smartroutes.io/about-usParcel Forum: https://www.parcelforum.com/event/f8d861e5-7030-4a46-b053-bba11ba661a5/aboutSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast! Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textSend us an emailOn this show, Wade and Joel talk about how the Healthcare distribution industry is changing and expanding.   Lots of great nuggets in this episode.  Joel Wayment Linked INSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: Youtubeupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textSend us an emailOn this show, Wade and Katie talk about how marketing and operations collaborate on projects to help companies scale seamlessly.  Katie shares some important marketing brand KPI's and initiatives and Wade shares how those initiatives relate to operations or supply chain.  Katie is an amazing marketing professional that has been building brands for years.  This show gives you the basics of marketing for supply chain professionals.  Katie Kissell Linked-INSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast! Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * Support the show

Send a textSend us an emailIn this episode, Wade and Derek Camp, Sr. Manager Data Analytics for Milos Tea meet prior to the Home Delivery World Show in Philly for a fun discussion about how supply chain analytics.  How do you deliver consistent metrics to drive your supply chain focus?Listen as Wade and Derek talk everyday data, this isn't A.I. (that is coming soon), but regular excel and making sense of the right data. Home Delivery World: LINK Derek Camp Linked-INMilos Tea WebsiteWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast! Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * Support the show

Send a textSend us an emailIn this episode, Wade and Ryan meet at the Home Delivery Show (2023) and discuss the costs and visibility lacking in the middle mile of logistics transactions.  This brings together shippers and carriers, to 3PLs and end-consumers to a winning solution.  This only works with visibility.  How can a company better understand their true costs in the middle?  Ryan Park is Head of Product and Insights at CloudSort.  Prior to that he worked at Amazon Web Services and other areas at Amazon. He has deep insights into the parcel  LTL, and FTL markets. Ryan LinkedINCloudSort WebsiteWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 10x+• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast! Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * Support the show

Send a textSend us an emailIn this episode, Wade and Tyler meet at the Home Delivery World Show in Philly for a fun discussion about how companies get stuck in "Shipstation rate rules" or other carrier issues with out flexibility to lower parcel costs.  Learn how String works to solve that issue and the future of parcel shipping. Tyler Douglas in a entrepreneur in every sense of the term.  He is excited about logistics, the middle mile and how to solve problems with technology.  Tyler LinkedIN Meet String WebsiteWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 10x+• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast! Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * Support the show

Send a textSend us an emailIn this episode, Wade discusses with Charu the revolutionary concept of how humans work with technology to improve supply chain wearables in operations.  Meeting at the Home Delivery World show in 2023, the show drives through how operations and technology has been stuck until Ox broke the barrier.  Charu is a innovator with many professional achievements that have brought positive change to the world.  Charu LinkedINOx WebsiteWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 10x+• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast! Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  *Support the show

Send a textSend us an emailIn this Episode, Wade and Sarah discuss all things supply chain but also have a focus on what the future holds for the security of our supply chains.   Sarah has a popular podcast and membership business model that gathers the best in class supply chain experts to talk about supply chain.   Together this duo has decades of experience as they  appear on the floor of the Home Delivery World Show floor in Philly. Sarah LinkedINLet's Talk Supply Chain: WebsiteWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 10x+• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast! Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  *Support the show

Send a textSend us an emailIn this episode, Johnathan and Wade discuss the future which is now in fulfillment.  Nimble.ai has autonomous robots picking and fulfilling e-commerce orders.  Listen in as they discuss what is happing today, the benefits in the market and how this will disrupt the future of Direct To Consumer channels.   I could look at their website for hours as robots fulfill orders. Johnathan is VP, Sales & Solutions at Nimble.ai.  He is responsible for building autonomous fulfillment at scale. Pick, Pack, Ship on autopilot. He is leveraging logistics carriers and combining those savings with "best in world" fulfillment at a future driven cost.   With decades of experience, an amazing personality and the future in his hands; this conversation is filled with valuable nuggets. Johnathan Briggs, Linked INNimble.ai websiteWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 10x+• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast! Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  *Support the showSupport the show

Send a textIn this episode, Wade speaks with the CTO and co-founder of Omniboom which is a tech company focused on cloud and mobile development.  They discuss the future of API's and how they are evolving into Ai connectivities that have different dependencies than today which makes great efficiencies for device integrations. Richie Brees has decades of experience in the technology sector.   His direction of thinking different has generated several solutions for top companies that innovated connectivity. Richie Brees on Linked INOmniboom WebsiteWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 10x+• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast! Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  *Support the show

Send a textSend us an emailPrashant Shah is known for change and innovation.  Listen to Prashant and Wade as they discuss how supply chain is evolving and in some cases revolutionizing old strategies.  As everyone reinvents their supply chains, we share some ideas that are critical to the new journey.  SwagUp is a fulfillment solution that has a mission to help companies to strengthen and find their tribes.   Through swag or gear - people relay their message to the world.  With SwagUp that message is done in a very different way.  www.swagup.comPrashant on Linked InWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 10x+• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast! Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  *Support the show

Send a textIn this episode I speak with Juli Herdegen Lassow who is the owner of JHL Solutions, LLC.  JHL Solutions takes the mystery out of building successful retail partnerships.  We connect the dots for brands breaking into big box retail.  Juli has a unique background that can help developing brands navigate the trenches of retail while controlling costs and growing the brand.   www.jhl-solutions.com.   Join us as we explore the pitfalls and market conditions of retail post covid. Juli on Linked INWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textJoin me as I interview an expert in the sustainability spectrum for a nice overview of the industry and trends occurring.  This is a great episode to listen to and become aware of the basics of package sustainability. Youtube Channel: HEREhttps://youtu.be/8gi-lILX0S8Andrew Schrantz: linked inBGR Packaging: HereWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textJoin me as I interview these highly influential people at the Parcel Forum show, Chicago, 2022.  CEO of Parcel Forum, Publisher of Parcel Magazine, and Editor of Parcel Magazine.  Find out the latest trends in the parcel show industry and how Parcel Content continues to thrive with current trends. Parcel Forum Show: HEREParcel Magazine: HERELinkedIN profiles: Ken Waddell: HEREJoel Dunkel: HEREAmanda Armendariz: HERESupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textJoin me as I speak with Michael at the Parcel Forum show in Chicago.  Learn about Blue Crew Jobs and the platform that is changing how people are getting hired.  This is a fascinating story and a real disruptor to the traditional hiring marketplace. Michael Vaynerman Linked IN: HEREBlue Crew Jobs Website: HEREParcel Forum Show: HEREParcel Magazine: HEREAbout Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $100M in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast! Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  *Support the show

Send a textJoin me as I speak with David Yokeum, at Parcel Forum Chicago, about his story and journey to the creation of the largest global freight network in the world.  This is a fascinating story that is rich with nuggets of solid advice.  WCAworld Website: HEREDavid Yokeum, Linked In: HEREParcel Forum Show: HEREParcel Magazine: HERESupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textJoin me as I meet with Akash Agarwal, Chief Business Officer and Co-founder, Beans.ai and Nick Miller, Chief Revenue Officer.   We speak at the Parcel Forum show in Chicago.Beans.ai has 3 core products: Beans Map+, Beans Route, Beans OptimizationListen to this episode to hear more about what Beans.ai is and how they became to be a leading disruptor in the last mile delivery process.  This is one of the best episodes to hear the journey of the latest in last mile delivery technology.  Beans.ai websiteNick Miller: Linked In HEREParcel Forum Show: HEREParcel Magazine: HERESupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textJoin me as I speak with Mathew Gunn about his upcoming show in July 2022 in Cincinnati about Fulfillment, Packaging, Logistics and Delivery.   UK Media is doing their first show in the USA.  They are well renowned for their shows in the European Union!  They are known for their unique ability to drive innovation and connection with best practices.   A unique interview with Mathew who talks about how their EXPO is different and what you can expect at their show.  There are a lot of things going on in SUPPLY CHAIN and this EXPO will help companies find solutions faster.  Link to EXPO: HEREMathew Gunn Connection: HERESupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textWith parcel volumes set to DOUBLE BY 2026, the demand for innovative new technologies and solutions has never been greater!On this show we hear from Bernard Bukovc and the Postal Innovation Platform (PIP) that pulls together all the logistics startups, allows tech companies a one stop shop to know which start up is solving which problem, and enables shippers to connect with solution providers.  All on a open source platform.  We learn about the Supply Chain Tech industry, "hot new" solutions that are on the horizon through the PIP open platform database.  Bernard will be in Cincinnati, OH at the E-Commerce Fulfillment, Parcel Logistics & Delivery Show 7/13 - 14 (in person show) LINKBernard Bukovc linked in profile: HERE More about POSTAL INNOVATION PLATFORM: HEREAbout Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $100M in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast! Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  *Support the show

Send a textJoin me as I speak with Kenny Jones, Supply Chain Manager at FIRST WATCH RESTAURANTS.  www.firstwatch.com.  Kenny has great insights into the restaurant, how they are navigating the changing supply chain challenges and bringing healthy food to consumers. First Watch is an American restaurant chain based in Bradenton, Florida. As of June 2021, the chain has more than 420 locations in 28 states and 9,000 employees.  The First Watch restaurant concept is majority-owned by Advent International, one of the world's largest private-equity firms. First Watch Restaurant Group is now officially trading as a public company. The Bradenton-based restaurant chain's first day of trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market was Oct.12, 2021Kenny Jones Linked-In Profile: HEREAbout Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $1B in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs. Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  *Support the show

Send a textJoin me by listening to a discussion with Rich Dachman about Brighter Bites which is changing the lives of children & families in the USA.  Rich has over 40yrs of experience in Supply Chain Produce from the world's largest distributor Sysco to helping smaller farmers aid the mission of Brighter Bites.   The story of https://www.brighterbites.org is truly amazing!Rich Dachman [email protected]"Donating gives kids access to nutritious food"About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $1B in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs. Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  *Support the show

Send a textOn this show we discuss how supply chain in Asia is a little different than the U.S..   We explore the impact of marketplaces, manufacturers impact on going direct to consumers,  Robotics, and the technology needed to digitize your supply chain.  There are no other options but to digitize your business if you want to succeed.  Bernard is a triathlete and a great story teller.  He has a vast experience as a SME in the supply chain biz in Asia.  Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behor/Website: https://hatio.asia/company/Supply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textToday I have a conversation with William & Kristen Schumacher who are the core team at Uprising Food.   www.uprisingfood.comWe explore how a start up travels through the journey of figuring out B2C supply chain strategies while growing exponentially. Deeper than that, we dive into the mental strength needed to be successful, find funding and create the right business approach with a national customer base to scale.  The drive is to deliver healthy food options to children & families through out the USA as they produce items direct to consumers.  William has his experience from P&G as he led many brands there and Kristen has over 10yrs of experience in the social media/brand marketing space.  About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $1B in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs. Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  * Support the show

Send a textToday I have a conversation with Maria Amalia Robbin who is founder of La Amalia 1888 roasting & distribution company as well as 20yrs of experience with international food brokering.  Today we explore how the container market got turned upside down and what we can do about this to protect our supply chains.  We also start our story with a family journey to a discovery that led to the door step of a brand of coffee.  Truly a fantastic story that is as unique as the coffee.  More information on Maria can be found at www.laamalia1888.comI am back with more episodes after a summer break. Supply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textIn this episode we have a simply fascinating discussion about Artificial Intelligence, how nimble and specific it can be, to solve complex business problems.  The scale of these solutions is becoming more commonly used by businesses all over the world.  Listen as Sam Brown, CEO and Founder explains how he took what he had learned at Google and applied it to business.  Truly an amazing company with a gift for solving big data or complex business problems.  Strategic, Economic Engineering Corp (Pronounced SEEK) is a diverse solution for everyday businesses.  You can find more information about Sam Brown: HEREEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textOn this show we learn about the unique value proposition of the Kitchen Coop!  If you have great food product idea and you are looking for the right team to help make your product come to life, this group has the magic.  Based in Colorado, Jeff and his team have developed a end to end eco-system for product development.  They are well connected to ingredient supply chains and really understand what it takes to be successful in this market segment.  Listen as Jeff shares with us his insights about this market, supply chains and new product manufacturing.  He shares some great lessons.  Jeff's Linked In Profile: HEREhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-greenberg-3360331/About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $1B in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs. Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  * Support the show

Send a textIn this episode I am blessed to be speaking to the founder and CEO of Ascentiya who's mission is focused completely on woman and their careers.  Ascentiya is comprised of a dynamic coaching  team, focused on helping woman increase their personal worth during their career journey.  This is an amazing mentoring approach.  Trish Torizzo has over 27 years as an executive in technology as well as experience with supply chains.  Today she will share with us more about the woman focused coaching and mission of Ascentiya but also her view on technology & supply chain.   For more information about Ascentiya go to www.ascentiya.com and for more information about Trish please click HERE. Supply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com Support the show

Send a textIn this episode we hear some solid advice about how a family business succeeded and awareness to opportunity created more success. Key attributes of persistence and customer passion carry forward to today.  Lisa has more than 25yrs of experience in supply chain for fortune 100 companies and small family businesses.  She has a nice sales & procurement background in manufacturing and distribution.  Lisa shares some great stories that hold the secret sauce to making supply chains work inside a business.  Lisa is currently VP of Sales & Market Development for Link Supply Chains. E-Commerce data clean up made easy!PODCAST WEBSITEhttps://linksupplychains.com/podcast/About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $1B in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs. Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  * below.  website: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastSupport the show

Send a textin this episode we hear some solid advice about how to approach taking over for a family business.  Asking yourself the right questions and ensuring that you are ready for the task at hand.  Matt has over 25 years in supply chain from fortune 100 companies to family businesses.  He shares his story of his journey to becoming the CEO of his fathers business.  It is a great success story!About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $1B in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs. Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  * below.  website: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastSupport the show

Send a textin this episode we take the top 3 lessons in Food Production, Food Safety & Developing International Distribution Models.  Today we talk with an extraordinary woman in supply chain who has paved the path for a great deal of success.  I talk with Rocio Cabrera about her experiences along her journey of supply chain success.  Rocio has amazing stories and insights relating to many aspects of the supply chain.  She is bi-lingual, speaking Spanish and English.  She has broken through many barriers to pave the way for others.   This is a great interview that covers a great deal of ground in the supply chain. Rocio's Linked In Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocio-cabrera-b52218a/About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $1B in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs. Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  * below.  website: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastSupport the show

Send a textIn this episode we look at a very interesting HVACR company that is changing the industry perspective in many ways.  cfm Distributors is a dynamic company based in Kansas City, MO.  Today we talk with CEO Lauren Roberts about how this employee owned company has created such a wonderful customer centric environment and how it has impacted the continued success of the company.  "Their mission is helping customers be successful"Also Lauren has broken barriers in what has been a predominantly male segment of industry.  She encourages the best person for the job and ensuring that the company is diverse in its acquisition of candidates for positions.  Lauren describes 4 key attributes to customer centric success as well as new ways to build important diversity with in an organization to get the best results. about Lauren Roberts on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-roberts-38748ab/Links: https://www.womeninhvacr.org/https://www.cfmdistributors.com/About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $1B in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs. Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  * below.  website: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastSupport the show

Send a textIn this episode we chat with Brian Winshall who has over 25+ years in supply chain as a strategic thinker.  Brian brings an interesting view to the show with the idea of developing and harvesting the right supply chain strategy in your organization.  Brian shares some high level ideas that will help anyone as they lead new supply chain strategies with in a company.  From developing a strategy to the metrics needed to support your efforts, we discuss the core thoughts to give your strategy some legs.  Brian can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwinshall/ on linked in and his email is: [email protected].   Brian is a dynamic person with a positive outlook, dedicated to helping others as well as helping organizations be great. About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $1B in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs. Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  * below.  website: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastSupport the show

Send a textIn this episode we learn about certain aspects of leading and creating a cohesive buying team. The challenge of balancing warehousing needs with sales needs puts the buying team right in the middle of natural conflict.  Learning how to navigate this while creating an environment of encouragement is essential.  Buying in the supply chain is an art that requires great analytics, communication and patience.  Enjoy this podcast where real life examples of problems and solutions are explained. About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $1B in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs. Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  * below.  website: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastSupport the show

Send a textOn this episode we talk about the finer details about creating a dynamic operations leadership team.  You will hear specific ideas, tools, and leadership experience shared which will create a very close leadership team with highly engaged team members.  Darin has over 35yrs of operational leadership experience.  He has developed several operational leadership training programs and led teams to reach amazing outcomes.  His unique way to see the core values of leadership is really refreshing.  He will share insights that will help you get to the next level of operational leadership. About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $1B in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs. Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  * below.  website: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastSupport the show

Send a textIn this episode we learn about safety and the challenges that can occur as well as solutions that are available.  We discuss technology, safety process, best practices and how to lead safety through developing an engaging team. Tom Olitsky has over 30+ years of experience in the distribution and supply chain business operationally.  He has had regional roles and distribution center roles with public fortune 100 companies as well as large private companies.  He is a wealth of information and a great outlook on creating the right atmosphere for safety to flourish.  About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $1B in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs. Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  * below.  website: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastSupport the show

Send a textIn this episode we explore how to increase ROI for a project by adding simple steps or intentional engagement plans to your project.  Backed by Gallop Research, if 29% of your team is engaged, 55% not engaged and 16% actively disengaged, the company size of 300 people; you can expect a total lack of engagement costing you 35% of your payroll.  Translating this to a project that you are implementing in Supply Chain, this can significantly impact your projected ROI and expected results.  Rein Kansman, Get Your Life in Balance, LLC www.getlifeinbalance.comHas over 30+ years of experience in organizational leadership, coaching executives and helping new leaders get to the next level of leadership.  Rein holds Leaders Retreats in the Rocky Mountains. Rein explains how adding simple key factors to your project action plan can make a huge impact to keep you moving through that transitional stage of change faster. About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $1B in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs. Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  * below.  website: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastSupport the show

Send a textIn this episode you will learn about the Supply Chain Total Cost to formula that some call the total cost to serve.  This high level formula can be taken down to the data point level that makes the most sense to you.  Ideally at a high level it can provide insights into where you cost focus needs to be, where sales growth needs to happen for a company to be more efficient and where technology may be needed to leverage efficiencies.   I also talk briefly about the launch of our new PIM and why in September I did not post recordings.  A lot going on... Good news is that there are many leaders and innovators coming to the platform.  Very Exciting!About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $1B in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs. Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  * below.  website: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastSupport the show

Send a textIn this episode we speak with Gary Steele who has over 24+ years of experience in the international food Supply Chain.  Gary is currently VP of Supply Chain at Hunt Advantage Group, LLC, Paris, KY.  A master distributor of the Hunt Brothers Pizza Brand.  Listen as Gary reveals the secret sauce behind starting a international supply chain for a brand.  He has held leadership roles internationally with: Papa John's, Wendy's, Little Ceasars, Panda Restaurant Group, & Caribou Coffee.  This is really an amazing show!Gary really dives into the challenges and reasons why international QSR's are successful.  Tune in and check it out.  Of course there are some funny stories too. About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $1B in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs. Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  * below.  website: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastSupport the show

Send a textThe fun and exciting part of the supply chain can be procurement.  In this episode we are thrilled to have with us Tony Sizemore with over 20+ years of experience in manufacturing.  Tony is currently the Director of Purchasing and Brand Procurement at Hunt Brothers Pizza, Nashville, TN.  Tony shares his secret sauce to building value added manufacturer relationships, how to formulate a spec program for a brand, and how to create a supplier quality performance program.  Tony talks about his experience at Grande Cheese, Wild Flavors, and Gaco Western.  He has built quality performance programs and led many teams through the experience of spec controls for products, to ensure brand integrity.  Supply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: [email protected] Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

Send a textOn Today's show we hear from one of the experts in leading multiple warehouses / DC's to success as a team despite many obstacles and challenges.  Tom Kutzke joins us as we explore regional leadership.  Tom has over 40 years of experience in food service distribution operations.  33 of those years were in executive and mid level management. Tom has worked at Private companies and fortune 100 companies.  Listen and hear Tom & Wade talk about leading a region, what metrics to look at and what milestones you want to achieve.  How to maintain retention and improve your costs. About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 2x+• Small to midsize companies: $1M to $1B in sales, we augment your Supply Chain needs. Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional speaker and is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  [email protected]: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastDonations: If you like this show and you feel grateful, please consider making a contribution by clicking on * SUPPORT THE SHOW  * below.  website: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com/pages/podcastSupport the show