Episodios

  • Smarter Logistics: Using AI to Do More with Less
    Jul 7 2025

    Explore operational efficiency and sustainability-driven emissions reduction with Ron Crabtree and Rich Savoie on MetaPod. Dive into AI-powered data harmonization, aligning cost-and-carbon KPIs, and Pareto-focused quick wins.

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    34 m
  • How to Relocate Operations Without Regret: What to Plan and What to Avoid
    Jul 3 2025

    Explore manufacturing relocation strategies and common pitfalls to avoid with Kim Crabtree and Neal McGee on this special edition of MetaPod. Dive into proven methods for moving operations, why emotional and operational alignment is key, and how to avoid disaster by asking the right questions before making a move.

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    16 m
  • Smarter Procurement: Using Software to Transform Sourcing & Supplier Strategy
    Jul 3 2025

    Explore cost transparency and digital procurement transformation with Kim Crabtree and Jeoff Burris on this special edition of MetaPod. Dive into how to build systems that reflect real cost structures, why rapid evolution beats digital revolution, and how smarter sourcing leads to 12-18% savings.

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    15 m
  • The ROI of Simulation: How Digital Twin Modeling Drives Financial Wins
    Jul 3 2025

    Explore digital-tein supply-chain simulation and enterprise-wide data aggregation with Kim Crabtree and Greg Smith on this special edition of MetaPod. Dive into how centralized data unlocks proactive risk modeling, why scenario planning beats spreadsheet guesswork, and the concrete savings companies gain when they test “what-if” moves before they act.

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    23 m
  • How Smart Companies Prepare for Tariff Waves with Strategic Planning
    Jul 3 2025

    Explore the total landed cost modeling and strategic supply chain planning with Ron Crabtree and Dennis Schneider on this special edition of MetaPod. Dive into why most companies aren’t fully accounting for tariff impact, how to collect the right data to drive decisions, and what a well-aligned supply chain strategy really looks like.

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    21 m
  • Misclassified and Overcharged: How Errors in Trade Codes Cost You Money
    Jun 25 2025

    Explore the risks of import/export misclassification and tariff compliance strategy with Kim Crabtree and MetaExpert Bob Forshay on this special edition of MetaPod. Dive into why getting trade codes right the first time protects your margins, how to align internal processes with customs documentation, and how to proactively research HTS codes to avoid delays, penalties, and profit loss.

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    21 m
  • Adapting with Purpose: How to Align Your Strategy to Tariff Risks
    Jun 25 2025

    Explore tariff-driven relocation readiness and supply chain diversification strategy with Kim Crabtree and MetaExpertⓇ Bez Hoxha on this special edition of Meta Pod. Dive into a five-phase framework for relocation decisions, the critical role of up-front legal/compliance alignment, and the hidden blind spots that sink rushed moves.

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    12 m
  • Profit Under Fire: How to Navigate Tariffs Without Sacrificing Supply
    Jun 25 2025

    Explore tariff strategy and supply chain resilience with MetaExpertⓇ Ben Harmsen on this special edition of MetaPod. Dive into how one company protected $80M in revenue, minimized price increases, and reduced China exposure—all while navigating rising costs, supplier diversification, and trade compliance challenges. This real-world case study offers practical steps for leaders facing global disruption.

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    11 m