Best Inventory Ops Podcasts (2024)

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TEKTOK Classic: Leveraging S&OP to Drive Customer Collaboration and Business Transformation at Plastic Packaging 1:00:42

1+ y ago1:00:42

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In this classic TEKTOK episode, Chief Commercial Officer and S&OP expert Angie Taylor joins Karin to discuss how leveraging Sales & Operations Planning as the foundation for business transformation and customer collaboration is fueling more profitable growth at Plastic Packaging Technologies. Hear how Plastic Packaging quickly combined people, proc…

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What the Thriving Supply Chain Professional Needs to Succeed 34:27

1+ y ago34:27

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What exactly does the thriving supply chain professional need to succeed? The past few years have been filled with challenges and uncertainties which are expected to impact all areas of the supply chain for years to come. In some cases, resiliency has been achieved with hard work, creativity and flexibility from supply chain professionals willing t…

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TEKTOK Classic: Replenishment is the Cornerstone of Business Profitability 47:33

1+ y ago47:33

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Replenishment is the cornerstone of your business profitability. This is the area of supply chain planning that offers a significant competitive advantage and opportunity for automation. In the simplest form, replenishment is the process of resupplying product that has been consumed or sold. It is for those products that should always be available,…

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99: Unknown 1:00:43

1+ y ago1:00:43

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It's Unknown what we will be talking about tonight. Tune in to hear us possibly discussing Ingress. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agent-academy/support

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Start Here for S&OP Success 42:53

1+ y ago42:53

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Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) consistently ranks as one of the top three priorities for management teams. A strong, repeatable S&OP process designed to accelerate and improve decision-making. It will help to synchronize strategic goals with operational activities and objectives. You can measure results in areas such as improving service leve…

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Important Questions You Should Be Asking When Checking Customer References 24:45

2y ago24:45

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Selecting a Digital Supply Chain solution to support your transformation initiative is difficult. It can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Research shows that it takes some companies up to 18 months to document and prioritize selection criteria, business use cases, and a ranking of future needs which precedes identifying a long list of potential …

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Exploring Agile Analytics-Driven Demand Planning with Robert Zwerling 35:17

2y ago35:17

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Ready to get back into the supply chain driver's seat? Tune into a conversation with respected author and Managing Director of the Finance Analytics Institute, Robert Zwerling. Get his recommendations and insights on how agile analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are paving the way for automation and scenario planning to help you anticipate a…

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Looking for a Supply Chain Crystal Ball? What You Missed at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2022 59:56

2y ago59:56

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Are you looking for a Supply Chain Crystal Ball? Industry Analysts play a unique role in helping companies prioritize supply chain initiatives, set and benchmark performance goals, understand unique industry vertical opportunities and identify a short list of potential solution and service providers. To be well informed and effective, the Industry …

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[Greatest Hits] Using Events & Competitions To Market Effectively with Jeff Vierling, Co-Founder & CEO at Tailwind Nutrition 48:47

2y ago48:47

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In this episode, Jeff Vierling, Co-founder and CEO of Tailwind Nutrition, joins the conversation. Jeff is an endurance biker who competes in races all over the country. As a result of his experiences, Jeff was intimately familiar with the challenges of keeping his body fueled while competing. Unfortunately, Jeff couldn't find any products with the …

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97: Summer Ingress 48:27

2y ago48:27

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Discussing Ingress and Current News and Events --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agent-academy/support

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[Greatest Hits] Why Brands Need to Focus on Understanding Their Customers with Mia Medina, Founder & CEO at Gather Brands 38:37

2y ago38:37

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In this episode, we're joined by Mia Medina, Founder and CEO of Gather Brands, a full-service marketing management agency that focuses on women-owned and women-run companies in the CPG industry. Today, she talks about common mistakes that she has seen brands make when they try to break into retail and the importance of understanding your customers …

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TEKTOK Classic: Supply Chain Basics Every Businessperson Needs to Know 33:41

2y ago33:41

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As a Supply Chain Technology industry advisory and the Host of TEKTOK, Karin is often asked to provide an overview of supply chain basics for executive leadership teams, new hires, and interested investors. Clearly, each of these audiences has very different points of view but they all seek to understand and be more engaged on a variety of supply c…

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[Greatest Hits] The Benefits of Selling Online & FTC Labeling with Juan Salinas, CEO & Founder at P-nuff Crunch, a Mark Cuban Company 21:34

2y ago21:34

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In this episode of The Physical Product Movement Podcast, we speak with Juan Salinas, CEO & Founder of P-nuff Crunch, a Mark Cuban Company. Juan shares his insights on why you should bring on help as soon as possible when starting a CPG business, the benefits of selling online, and how getting into retail is more expensive than you might think. Epi…

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[Greatest Hits] Getting Your Brand into Retail Stores with Allison Ball, Founder & CEO at Food Biz Wiz 41:24

2y ago41:24

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In this episode of The Physical Product Movement Podcast, we speak with Allison Ball, Founder and CEO of Food Biz Wiz. Allison shares her experience as a buyer for a fast-growing grocery chain and how that taught her lessons about why brands succeed or fail in retail. She also gives tips on how to get in front of buyers and the mistakes brands make…

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Ready to Turn Your CFO into a Supply Chain Cheerleader? 14:04

2y ago14:04

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As the threat of an economic downturn looms, it’s time to discuss why NOW is the right time to turn your CFO into a Supply Chain Cheerleader. CFOs strongly believe that good supply chain performance is vital to achieving financial growth. However, most CFOs view supply chains as a tremendous cost of doing business and a potential drain on profitabi…

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[Greatest Hits] Turning Misfortune Into Success with Ted Fleming, Founder and CEO at Partake Brewing 44:32

2y ago44:32

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In this episode of The Physical Product Movement podcast, Ted Fleming, Founder and CEO of Partake Brewing, shares his life and experiences after receiving a devastating medical diagnosis and how that inspired him to create his product. Ted tells us that he knew in his core that there was a market for this product, even though others thought it was …

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Innovating and Disrupting the Non-Alcoholic Beverage Market with Jordan Bass, CEO and Cofounder at HOP WTR 42:17

2y ago42:17

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In this episode of the Physical Product Movement Podcast, Ken Ojuka is joined by Jordan Bass, CEO and Cofounder of HOP WTR, a non-alcoholic brand alternative to beer. Jordan covers his personal experiences that eventually led him to start HOP WTR and shares his approach to analyzing the market and gathering the data while still staying true to his …

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Tapping Into The Winning Link with Billy Ray Taylor 27:43

2y ago27:43

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You have a great product. You have top-notch talent. You have a process that’s been carefully mapped out. So, what’s missing? Join us to hear from executive speaker and leadership authority Billy Ray Taylor. In his groundbreaking guide, The Winning Link, Bill Ray Taylor outlines A Proven Process to Define, Align, and Execute Strategy at Every Level…

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[Greatest Hits] An Incremental Approach To Distribution & Product Development with Chris Kirby, Founder at Ithaca Hummus 40:44

2y ago40:44

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In this episode of The Physical Product Movement, Chris Kirby, Founder of Ithaca Hummus, shares the story behind building his hummus company, the value of an incremental approach to wholesale, and how that allowed him to continue to develop his product into a nationwide CPG brand. Episode Notes: Chris’ LinkedIn Ithaca Hummus LinkedIn Ithaca Hummus …

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[Greatest Hits] The Importance of Forming a Close Relationship with your Co-Packer with Pat Bennett, President & Founder at Pat’s Granola 49:26

2y ago49:26

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In this episode of The Physical Product Movement podcast, Pat Bennett, President and Founder of Pat's Granola, shares advice on working with a local co-packer along with the advantages of being onsite, especially during the initial production, and how crucial it is to have a close working relationship with your co-packer. Episode Notes: Pat’s Linke…

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Do You Need a Supply Chain Digital Twin? 32:31

2y ago32:31

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Digital Twins have moved from a nice to have, to a must have mandate. The pandemic exposed weaknesses in our global supply chains – gaps or more accurately fragility in our supply chains at a time when we need significant agility and greater resiliency. As Supply Chain Movers & Shakers, you are working hard to help your companies gain greater visib…

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Bringing Your CPG Manufacturing In-House with Ryan Margolin, CEO at Professional Hair Labs 58:08

2y ago58:08

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In this episode of the Physical Product Movement Podcast, Ryan Margolin, CEO of Professional Hair Labs, joins the conversation to discuss his company's transition from outsourcing their manufacturing to manufacturing their own line of products in-house. Ryan talks about the hidden cost every manufacturer needs to stay on top of, how to finance and …

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96: Join us around the Campfire! 48:27

2y ago48:27

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SitRep: First Saturday changes Choice of virtual or in person First Saturday is coming Kythera Phase FINAL Niantic has updated the score of Kythera Phase 3 as of Jun 26 9:00 UTC: Agent-deployed Battle Beacon: ENL 42,958 RES 37,812 Projected score: ENL 138 - RES 122 NIA-deployed Rare Battle Beacon: ENL 36,371 RES 29,356 Final score ENL 700.5 - RES 5…

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[Greatest Hits] Co-Manufacturing Mastery with Dustin Finkel, CEO at Awakened Foods 21:54

2y ago21:54

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In this episode of The Physical Product Movement podcast, Dustin Finkel, CEO of Awakened Foods, shares transparent and actionable insights that help those raising capital to scale their brands and gives some invaluable tips on partnering with co-manufacturers. Episode Notes: Dustin’s LinkedIn Awakened Foods LinkedIn Awakened Foods Website Automate …

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Good News and Bad News for Supply Chain Planning – The Post-COVID Effect 55:40

2y ago55:40

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Between climate change disasters, new tariffs and the "Great Resignation," today's supply chains are facing constraints like never before, and it's high time supply chain professionals reevaluated their use of data and technology to stay ahead of the curve. To that end, Scott and Karin join Valerie Tardif, Vice President of Product Management at In…

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[Greatest Hits] Launching, Growing, & Perfecting an Ice Cream Brand with Hannah Hong, Co-Founder at Must Love 51:04

2y ago51:04

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If you’ve been looking for healthy and delicious ice cream, look no further! Must Love is a Los Angeles-based ice cream company founded by Hannah Hong and her best friend Molly that focuses on producing non-dairy ice cream made with real, simple ingredients. Hannah explains what makes Must Love a healthier product and describes their strategy to en…

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[Greatest Hits] Scaling Up Your Brand with Jessi Freitag, a CPG Operations Consultant, Podcast Host, and Producer at Startup CPG and Iroh's Corner 51:34

2y ago51:34

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Not long ago, Jessi Freitag, a CPG Operations Consultant, Podcast Host, and Producer at Startup CPG and Iroh's Corner, joined us on a great episode of The Physical Product Movement podcast. She talked about her CPG experience, the advantages and drawbacks of manufacturing in-house, and how the operations team works with marketing and sales to scale…

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The Best of The Best TEKTOK Spring 2022 22:35

2y ago22:35

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Spring 2022 has been busy for Supply Chain Movers & Shakers! To help you catch up on what you missed, we’ve pulled together a summary of the Best of the Best TEKTOK episodes for Spring 2022 with links to help you eliminate the noise and get the information and inspiration you need to replace risky inventory with valuable insights. Learn more about …

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[Greatest Hits] The Power of a Brand Autopsy with Tyler Merrick, Founder at Project 7 1:07:25

2y ago1:07:25

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One exciting conversation we had on The Physical Product Movement podcast was with Tyler Merrick, the Founder of Project 7, a premium confectionery brand with a social mission to fund critical areas of need through their keto-friendly plant-based candies and delicious gummies. Tyler unfolded his experience launching Project 7 and how he managed to …

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[Greatest Hits] Kickstarter Campaign Mastery with Will Nitze, Founder & CEO at IQBAR 58:33

2y ago58:33

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Recalling some of the greatest episodes we had on the podcast, we couldn't miss Will Nitze, Founder, and CEO of IQBAR, the leading "brain+body" plant-based protein bar. After attending Harvard, studying psychology and neuroscience, he moved toward the world of software sales and, ultimately, launched his own business. In this episode, Will shares h…

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Leveraging S&OP to Drive Customer Collaboration and Business Transformation at Plastic Packaging 1:00:42

2y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

In this episode of TEKTOK. learn how leveraging Sales & Operations Planning as the foundation for business transformation and customer collaboration fueled more profitable growth at Plastic Packaging Technologies. Hear how Plastic Packaging quickly combined people, process, technology, and data to serve customers with new insights, greater agility,…

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Developing a Successful and Tasty Organic Product with Grace Ventura, CEO & Founder at Grace’s Goodness Organics 55:44

2y ago55:44

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In this episode of the Physical Product Movement Podcast, we're joined by Grace Ventura of Grace’s Goodness Organics, a plant-based sipping broth made from simple ingredients like vegetables, wellness herbs, and MCT oil. Her brand focuses on those with an active lifestyle looking for a healthy mini-meal or a quick pick-me-up. Grace tells the story …

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Why CPG Brands Needs to Differentiate Their Products to Thrive with Laurel Orley, CEO & Co-Founder at Daily Crunch Snacks 50:29

2y ago50:29

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In this episode of the Physical Product Movement podcast, we talk with Laurel Orley, CEO and Co-Founder of Daily Crunch Snacks, a women-owned and non-GMO healthy snack company. Laurel spent thirteen years building brands at Unilever and had the opportunity to work on well-known brands like Lipton Tea, the Ragu line of sauces, Dove Body Wash, and th…

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What You Missed at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2022 44:24

2y ago44:24

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The expectations around the VALUE supply chains deliver are accelerating despite ongoing volatility, disruption, and gridlock. We are all grappling with the impacts of the pandemic, global conflict, climate change, shifting channel, and product mixes as well as constraints on available talent. As supply chain leaders, we must be prepared to navigat…

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[Greatest Hits] Understanding Landed Costs & Profit Margins with Marc Siden, Co-Founder & CEO at Cloud Water 56:23

2y ago56:23

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Is there any way smaller, emerging beverage brands can compete with giants like Coca-Cola? In one of the previous episodes of the Physical Product Movement podcast, we got a positive answer. Marc Siden, Co-founder, and CEO of Cloud Water is an ambitious entrepreneur who has established a natural sparkling hemp beverage brand with premium botanicals…

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[Greatest Hits] The Secrets to Conducting Useful Customer Research with Josh Belinsky, Co-Founder at Slate Milk 43:14

2y ago43:14

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Since the first episode of The Physical Product Movement podcast, we have heard many incredible stories from different CPG entrepreneurs. Among our guests was Josh Belinsky, the Co-Founder of Slate Milk, a line of lactose-free, high protein, and better-for-you chocolate milk. Josh shared how his struggle with lactose intolerance while also having a…

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TEKTOK Classic: Industry Titan Art Mesher Unabashedly Unleashed 1:00:40

2y ago1:00:40

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How often do you get the chance to hear from someone who founded not just a company but an entire industry framework? Well, the opportunity has arrived. In this TEKTOK Classic episode, Scott and Karin sat down with Art Mesher, author of the "Three V's" - visibility, velocity and variability - and member of the Supply Chain Hall of Fame (2016) to re…

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Redefining Kombucha and Developing a Unique Functional Beverage with Jamba Dunn, Founder & CEO at Rowdy Mermaid 53:17

2y ago53:17

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Jamba Dunn, Founder, and CEO of Rowdy Mermaid, is our guest today on The Physical Product Movement podcast. Rowdy Mermaid is a premier kombucha and functional beverage brand located in Boulder, Colorado. Jamba talks about his obsession and passion for kombucha and how his scientific and research-focused approach led to a unique, light, refreshing, …

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[Greatest Hits] CPG Operations and Scaling with John Schiaroli, President and Founder at Armatura Company 25:16

2y ago25:16

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We had many fantastic amazing guests on the Physical Product Movement podcast with unbelievable stories. And one of them was John Schiaroli, President and Founder of Armatura Company, which helps food and beverages entrepreneurs scale their businesses. With his decades of experience in food and beverage, John makes operations simple and scalable. H…

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Framing Your Business Case for Digital Supply Chain Investments 45:27

2y ago45:27

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This episode of TEKTOK will help you Frame Your Business Case for Digital Supply Chain Investments. The reality is that estimating potential ROI from deploying a new Digital Supply Chain Solution can be difficult. The number one reason why ROI is difficult to predict might surprise you. Listen in to understand the best Key Performance Indicators as…

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[Greatest Hits] How to Validate Your Product Idea FAST with Justin Fenchel, Co-Founder and CEO at BeatBox Beverages 55:00

2+ y ago55:00

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Those of you listening to The Physical Product Movement from the very beginning may have heard about Justin Fenchel, Co-Founder, and CEO at BeatBox Beverages, "The World's Tastiest Party Punch." Justin was a great guest with some fantastic advice about how you can build an authentic brand and grow it successfully. He also talked about how to valida…

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Launching a Plant-Based CPG Company and Helping the Environment with Matt Feldman, Founder & CEO at Moku Foods 35:56

2+ y ago35:56

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Matt Feldman, founder and CEO of Moku Foods - and a member of the Forbes 30 under 30, is our guest today on The Physical Product Movement podcast. Growing up in Hawaii, Matt developed an appreciation and love for the environment, which inspired him to launch a company that reduces the negative environmental impact of the meat industry. Matt started…

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TEKTOK Classic: Blockchain Basics & 10 Things You Need to Know Now 41:47

2+ y ago41:47

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Blockchain could have a transformative impact across supply chains in the coming years. Are you ready? Listen to this classic TEKTOK episode as Karin covers blockchain basics with guest, Kevin L. Jackson. They'll cover the 10 Things You Need to Know Now as you prepare to harness blockchain technology to accelerate your digital transformation. You'l…

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The Science Behind a Successful Pain Relief Product Brand with Ryan Gresh, Founder & CEO at The Feel Good Lab 55:16

2+ y ago55:16

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Today's guest of The Physical Product Movement podcast is Ryan Gresh, Founder & CEO at The Feel Good Lab, a leading line of pain relief products made from all-natural ingredients. Ryan shares how a dinner conversation with his dad and brother convinced him to leave his career as an engineer in the aerospace industry to launch his own company. Ryan …

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[Greatest Hits] How To Build An Authentic Brand with Colby Bauer, Co-founder at Thread Wallets 37:40

2+ y ago37:40

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Amongst the greatest hits of The Physical Product Movement podcast is the inaugural episode — our very first guest was Colby Bauer, the Co-founder & CEO at Thread Wallets. Thread® is a minimalist accessory brand that promotes originality and expression, bringing life to a product category saturated with bulky and boring products. In this episode, C…

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Replenishment is the Cornerstone of Business Profitability with Christine Chidoub 47:33

2+ y ago47:33

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Replenishment is an area within supply chain that offers a significant competitive advantage – especially for consumer goods and retail businesses. In the simplest form, Replenishment is the process re-supply for product has been consumed or sold. As you know, we anticipate our future product needs through demand planning and forecasting and then p…

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[Greatest Hits] Understanding the Netflix of Coffee with Mike Lackman, CEO at Trade Coffee 53:53

2+ y ago53:53

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At the end of 2021, we talked with Mike Lackman, CEO of Trade Coffee. The brand unites over fifty of the best roasters in the country with 400+ coffees that are rich in variety and taste. And the numbers have been growing ever since. Trade Coffee has adopted a unique approach to retail. Driven by the idea that "every cup you drink should be the bes…

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Building a Socially-Driven CPG Brand with Juan Giraldo, CEO & Co-Founder at Waku 43:55

2+ y ago43:55

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Juan Giraldo, CEO, and co-founder at Waku joins us to share his insights on starting a mission-driven brand and how you first need to satisfy customers’ tastes and functional requirements before you earn the right to enlist them in your mission. Waku is a beverage brand of ready-to-drink herbal teas infused with prebiotics. Since Juan is from Ecuad…

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The Dual Role of Brick-and-Mortar Stores in the Age of Omnichannel Retail with Aptos' Nikki Baird 35:58

2+ y ago35:58

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Retailers are seeking to seamlessly engage with consumers, having one experience, whether you purchase online or you purchase in person. With store pickups, click and collect, ship from the store, and even new incentives to get you back in the store, brick-and-mortar and those hard-to-find store associates are working harder than ever. So, they're …

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93: Vainless in Kythera 52:26

2+ y ago52:26

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Today on the show: Kythera Phase 1 What is the Kythera Mechanism and its purpose? https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/18786/kythera-phase-1 Ornaments showing up on the map! Phase 1 on 15-18th Apr – Rules: Worldwide: BOLO NIA-deployed Rare Battle Beacons on Sun 17 Apr Worldwide: 72-hour of Agent-deployed Battle Beacons Score weighted by Batt…

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