Supply Chain Management with GDP

Supply Chain Consulting is one of the hottest growing professional fields out there. The demand for consultants with industry knowledge has been on a steady rise and more professionals are seeking to make a career out of it. For the final episode of Supply Chain Management with GDP - Season 2, we will talk about what is supply chain consulting, how do you get into supply chain consulting, what makes an ideal candidate and what are the typical interview questions that you can expect. Shout out to Feedspot for featuring the podcast on the 25th position for "Top 70 Best Supply Chain Podcasts". You can find the full list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/supply_chain_management_podcasts/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

Circular supply chain has become one of the top priorities for major corporations across the globe. Addressing challenges within the supply chain while using responsibly sourced materials from sustainable origins, produced under ethical conditions and transported using the most carbon-efficient method possible is becoming the major need across our industry. For penultimate episode for Season 2, we will try understand what is Circular Supply Chain and how top corporations are seamlessly implementing it in their day-over-day activities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

In the eighth episode for the 2nd season of Supply Chain Management with GDP - we will focus on understanding one of the critical aspects of successfully running a warehouse - FIFO. We will touch on defining FIFO, understanding its framework, as well as going through some industry examples of the process along with advantages of implementing FIFO early during your supply chain journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

In the 7th episode of Supply Chain Management with GDP, we talk about 3rd Party Logistics (3PL), 4th Party Logistics (4PL) and 5th Party Logistics (5PL). The key differences between them. The various kinds of technologies impacting the space and key advantages of partnering with an external logistics solution provider. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

Agile Supply Chain has become one of the hottest topics over the last couple of year. In this episode of Supply Chain Management with GDP, we will discuss what is an agile supply chain, what are its key benefits, what are the 5 different dimensions of an agile chain with examples from H&M and Mattel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

Over past few episodes and over the last season, we heard diversification of supply chain again and again. For the mid-point of Season 2 of Supply Chain Management with GDP, we will deep dive into what is supply chain diversity. We will also break down the risks in supply chain and understand how to work with your legacy suppliers as you diversify your supplier base. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

In the 4th episode of Supply Chain Management with GDP, we try to tackle the major buzz that 'sustainable' supply chain is creating. We delve into what is sustainable supply chain, what are the benefits of it and how do you integrate it into you supply chain. We discuss all these points through relevant examples from industry leaders in sustainability such as Walmart, Adidas, and FedEx. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

Have you wondered how do you establish good relationships with someone you work everyday to meet your organization's revenue goals? How do you understand them better and how do you communicate your goals and requirements succinctly? For the 3rd episode of the 2nd season of Supply Chain Management with GDP, we will answer all the above questions and try to address the advantages of a good working relationship with your suppliers through supplier relationship management. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

In the second episode for the 2nd season of Supply Chain Management with GDP - we will try to dig out the key differences between a NPI Program and a Sustaining Program in the supply chain world. We will go through the various steps across an NPI process and discuss the roles and responsibilities of program managers leading these initiatives with couple of well known examples from the industry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

In the first episode for the 2nd season of Supply Chain Management with GDP - we will focus on introducing the list of topics for season 2, a brief life update about your host and deep dive into our main topic End of Life (EOL) and Last Time Buy (LTB). We will touch on defining the topics, understanding its framework and timeframe, as well as going through some industry examples of the process. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

Supply Chain Management with GDP is back for its Season 2 – and this time, its bigger and better! Supply Chain Management with GDP podcast is a show hosted by Gagan Dep Prabhu, where we discuss industry best practices, current affairs, effective leadership, and the latest innovations in the world of Supply Chain. Aimed at explaining the concepts of Supply Chain in the leanest way possible, comes one of the most efficient shows where you will listen to interviews with various subject matter experts in the Supply Chain domain. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

For the final episode of season 1 of Supply Chain with GDP, we have with us Austin Seppala who is a subject matter expert when it comes to dealing with commodity supplier relationships. With a strong experience in strategic sourcing, new product introductions (NPI), supplier relationship management, and negotiations - we dive deep into topics such as challenges in commodity management, risk prediction, and supplier relationships. We also discuss the stronghold that China has over the world of supply chain today. Lastly, we briefly talk about how important is it to have a Master's degree to progress along with your career into leadership roles at big organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

Certifications, certifications, and certifications! What are these certifications and which of those actually help us during a job hunt in the Supply Chain domain? To answer one of these queries, we have Rushik Patel, who works at Niagara Bottling as a Supply Chain Analyst II in their Network Planning team. Today, he talks to us about his experience pursuing the MicroMasters Certification in Supply Chain Management offered by MITx. We deep dive into the course structure and its benefits in terms of knowledge gain and value of time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

Shawna Baker, is the current Head of Partnerships at Tive Inc, which is a company offering in-transit visibility solutions to help shipping and logistics professionals manage their shipments and eliminate preventable delays and damage. In Part 2 of this week's podcast, continuing to discuss her eclectic experiences in the Supply Chain domain, focusing more towards diversity, especially in how to succeed to C-level and VP positions as a woman, and how to tackle a common phenomenon called Imposter Syndrome. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

Shawna Baker, is the current Head of Partnerships at Tive Inc, which is a company offering in-transit visibility solutions to help shipping and logistics professionals manage their shipments and eliminate preventable delays and damage. In Part 1 of this week's podcast, we walk through her eclectic experiences in the Supply Chain domain, especially in the supply chain software, discuss the evolution of technology and the importance of supply chain visibility. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

Prathamesh Zurale is a Supply Chain enthusiast who comes in with immense experience in the Supply Chain domain. We job along what are the best practices for students during their Master's degree in the United States as well as best practices for young professionals who get comfortable in their jobs. We briefly discuss contract positions and what exactly it entails during your full-time job search. Prathamesh also offers his take on the devastating effect the global pandemic has had and how it has impacted the industry as a whole. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

Worried about how will you make it in the Supply Chain World without experience? Not sure how life will be searching for jobs during the MS program? Wondering how to survive as an Intern when your company is going through some turbulent times? Yash Shah, an MS degree holder from Northeastern University answers all these questions and touches upon how to get successful when the circumstances don't favor you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

Interviews, interviews, and interviews. That is the hottest topic when it comes to new graduates or even Supply Chain professionals who are trying to move in their careers. This week we have with us Chinmay Kulkarni a supply chain expert who has worked with various different companies in the supply chain domain, carrying an immense amount of experience talks about how to crack through interviews, what kind of situations did he face while interviewing for FAANG, and also who are the key factors for success during these rounds. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

For the 3rd episode of the podcast, we have Bhumika Palesha - a demand planner at Spreetail who deliver end-to-end e-commerce partner solutions for manufacturers. With an experience of growing up watching her dad in the manufacturing domain, Bhumika touches on her early experiences, what drives the demand planning world, best practices, and how the working cultures vary in the Supply Chain domain between India and the United States. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support

Today we interview a senior data scientist from Waters Corp., who has 4+ years of working in the Supply Chain industry in two different countries. Equipped with a master's degree in industrial engineering from Northeastern, Lingjie knows how to navigate her way through the complex data sets in supply chain. We discuss her career choices, what makes supply chain so unique from a data scientist's perspective, and the importance of Microsoft Excel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gagan-dep-prabhu/support