Best Wade Wickus Podcasts (2024)

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Derek Camp of Milos Tea: Speaker, Analytical Guru and Wade chat about Data. How to Drive Supply Chain Focus with the Right KPI's! 25:02

2M ago25:02

25:02

Send us a Text Message. In 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 …

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Katie Kissell, Chief Product Officer/Guru and Wade Talk Marketing & Operations Collaboration, The Juice to Scale Companies Fast! 24:11

2M ago24:11

24:11

Send us a Text Message. On 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 bee…

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CloudSort is disrupting the Middle Mile, Understand How Costs Can Get Out of Control in the Middle of Logistics 20:48

5M ago20:48

20:48

Send us a Text Message. In 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 thei…

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Sarah Barnes-Humphries is an innovator, "let's Talk Supply Chain"; The Future of Cyber Supply Chain Security 21:18

5M ago21:18

21:18

Send us a Text Message. In 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 exper…

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Charu Thomas, CEO of Ox, Reinventing Technology & Human connectivity. Disruption of Supply Chain Operations Today 21:18

5M ago21:18

21:18

Send us a Text Message. In 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 m…

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Tyler Douglas, CEO of Meet String. Evolving the Parcel Best Rate Gap & Lowering Your Parcel Costs 21:18

5M ago21:18

21:18

Send us a Text Message. In 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 ent…

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Understanding Big Box Retail Supply Chain with Juli Lassow (Target & Others) 24:43

5M ago24:43

24:43

Send us a Text Message. In 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 wh…

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Chief Supply Chain Officer: SwagUp discuss revolutionizing business in new ways through supply chains 22:36

5M ago22:36

22:36

Send us a Text Message. Prashant 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 …

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Changing API's & How Systems Communicate with Omni Boom CTO: The Future Supply Chain 25:06

5M ago25:06

25:06

Send us a Text Message. In 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 Bre…

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Fully Autonomous Robotic Fulfillment with Nimble.ai, Johnathan Briggs, Vice President - Understand how fulfillment will change today 24:56

5M ago24:56

24:56

Send us a Text Message. In 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 w…

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Understanding Sustainable Packaging: Interview with Andrew Schrantz, Sustainability Program Manager at BGR packaging 20:31

1+ y ago20:31

20:31

Send us a Text Message. Join 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: HERE https://youtu.be/8gi-lILX0S8 Andrew Schrantz: linked in BGR Packaging: Here Wade Wickus…

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Interview with Parcel Forum CEO, Parcel Magazine -Publisher & Editor: Trends in the parcel show industry and Parcel Magazine: Joel Dunkel, Ken Waddell, Amanda Armendariz 33:44

1+ y ago33:44

33:44

Send us a Text Message. Join 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: HERE Parce…

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Worlds Largest Global Freight Network: WCAworld, David Yokeum -Founder: The changing connected world of freight 23:36

1+ y ago23:36

23:36

Send us a Text Message. Join 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: HERE David Yokeum, Linked In: HERE Parcel Forum Show: HERE Parcel Magazine: HE…

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Blue Crew Jobs is changing how companies are hiring workers! Discussion with Michael Vaynerman, Dir. of Marketing 21:09

1+ y ago21:09

21:09

Send us a Text Message. Join 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: HERE Blue Crew Jobs Website: HERE Parcel Forum Sh…

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Last Mile Technology: BEANS.AI, Chief Business Officer & Co-founder, Akash Agarwal - Disrupting the last mile with amazing technology. 13:28

1+ y ago13:28

13:28

Send us a Text Message. Join 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 Optimization Listen to this episode to hear more about what Beans.ai is and how they became t…

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Package, Fulfillment, Logistics & Delivery Expo -Cincinnati with MATHEW GUNN 7:24

2y ago7:24

7:24

Send us a Text Message. Join 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 w…

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Unique database that connects INNOVATIVE TECH STARTUPS to Shippers & Tech Companies: Postal Innovation Platform, Chairman, Mr Bernhard Bukovc 27:19

2y ago27:19

27:19

Send us a Text Message. With 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 …

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Kenny Jones Talks About First Watch Restaurants & Supply Chain 20:42

2y ago20:42

20:42

Send us a Text Message. Join 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. …

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Rich Dachman, CEO of Brighter Bites, Non Profit Produce Distribution with an Amazing Supply Chain & Story! 21:59

2+ y ago21:59

21:59

Send us a Text Message. Join 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…

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A conversation with CEO Bernard Hor, The Hatio Group, South East Asia. How Marketplaces are Driving a Different Supply Chain Strategy! 31:36

2+ y ago31:36

31:36

Send us a Text Message. On 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. Be…

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A Shark Tank Startup - Uprising Food with CEO & Founder William Schumacher, Kristen Schumacher, Chief Brand Officer. "The Journey of healthy fresh food to everyone's door" 31:55

2+ y ago31:55

31:55

Send us a Text Message. Today I have a conversation with William & Kristen Schumacher who are the core team at Uprising Food. www.uprisingfood.com We 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, …

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Coffee & The Upside Down Container Supply Chain with Founder and owner, Maria Amalia Robbin of La Amalia 1888, an original domestic coffee 28:57

3y ago28:57

28:57

Send us a Text Message. Today 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…

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Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chains - Solving Complex Business Problems with CEO Sam Brown, SEEC-Econ, Corp. 22:54

3y ago22:54

22:54

Send us a Text Message. In 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 lear…

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New Product Development & Supply Chain via the Kitchen Coop with CEO & Founder, Jeff Greenberg 18:50

3y ago18:50

18:50

Send us a Text Message. On 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 a…

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Technology and The Supply Chain. The Changing Dynamics of Women in The Workforce with CEO of Ascentiya, Trish Torizzo 32:32

3+ y ago32:32

32:32

Send us a Text Message. In 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 To…

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Why Persistence & Customer Passion are Key Ingredients to Supply Chain Success with Lisa Dubs, VP Sales & Market Development, Link Supply Chains 28:08

3+ y ago28:08

28:08

Send us a Text Message. In 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 …

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Things to Think About When Taking Over a Family Business with Matt Mueller, CEO of IAM DAIRY. 22:08

3+ y ago22:08

22:08

Send us a Text Message. in 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 th…

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Over 30yrs of Supply Chain Experience: Food Production, Safety & International Distribution; with Rocio Cabrera, Director of International Operations, Krispy Krunchy Foods, LLC. 36:05

3+ y ago36:05

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Send us a Text Message. in 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. Roc…

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Amazing Customer Experience Programs that Work & Women in HVACR that are Driving Change, with Lauren Roberts, CEO cfm Distributors 23:51

3+ y ago23:51

23:51

Send us a Text Message. In 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 h…

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Creating A Supply Chain Strategy For Your Organization with Brian Winshall, Executive Advisor, Investor 29:07

3+ y ago29:07

29:07

Send us a Text Message. In 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 sup…

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How to Create a Cohesive Buying/ Procurement Team for your Supply Chain, Jon Erding, VP of Purchasing, PFG 19:54

3+ y ago19:54

19:54

Send us a Text Message. In 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 su…

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Tips to Achieving a Dynamic Operations Leadership Team with High Engagement, Darin VanDuyn, VP Operations, Weller Truck 34:47

3+ y ago34:47

34:47

Send us a Text Message. On 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 develope…

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How to Create and Lead Safety Operations in Manufacturing or Distribution with Tom Olitsky VP of Safety, PFG 21:06

3+ y ago21:06

21:06

Send us a Text Message. In 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 operatio…

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How To Increase Project ROI by Using Intentional Engagement with Guest Rein Kansman, Get life in balance, LLC 27:16

4y ago27:16

27:16

Send us a Text Message. In 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%…

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How to Calculate your Supply Chain Total Costs with Wade Wickus, CEO Link Supply Chains 13:43

4y ago13:43

13:43

Send us a Text Message. In 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 need…

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Build & Manage an International QSR Supply Chain From Ground up...with Gary Steele. 30:11

4y ago30:11

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Send us a Text Message. In 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 su…

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Building Value Added Manufacturer Relationships & Quality Programs with Tony Sizemore, Hunt Brothers Pizza 26:34

4y ago26:34

26:34

Send us a Text Message. The 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…

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How to Lead Multiple Warehouses/ DC's in a Region & Continuous Improvement with Tom Kutzke. 27:35

4y ago27:35

27:35

Send us a Text Message. On 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 leve…

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Supply Chain Woman in Leadership Achievements; First Female Sr. VP at Sysco, Diane Day Sanders 21:43

4y ago21:43

21:43

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we have a special guest, as today we speak with one of the early woman executive leaders who paved the way of success for many. in 1977, Diane Day Sanders began to work for Sysco in their finance department. Many years later she became the 2nd female corporate officer and the first female Sr. Vice President o…

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Carrier Relationships & Managing Logistics, Ron Wittebort, VP of Operations, Alphabroder 21:58

4y ago21:58

21:58

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we discover some secret sauce in logistics. Ron Wittebort, VP of Operations at Alphabroder shares his insights regarding managing logistics and building solid carrier partnerships. We also talk about Sysco Foods and share experiences when Ron managed carrier relationships for a $50B company. That's some spend…

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