387: New Year, New Goals in Supply Chain
Audrey Ross is an industry expert and the Import and Export Compliance Manager at Orchard Custom Beauty. She provides a detailed market update on the significant shipping disruptions in the Panama Canal and the Red Sea, explaining the real-world impact on transit times. Audrey also shares her perspective on improving workplace safety through technology and advocates for adopting sustainable development goals. As the incoming president for the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) in Toronto, she emphasizes how tools like export factoring are crucial for empowering women entrepreneurs in global markets.
It’s a brand new year, we have so much going on at Let’s Talk Supply Chain – and it’s safe to say that that there’s a lot going on across the industry as well! I loved getting into it on the very first episode of Thoughts and Coffee for 2024 – and so we’re bringing it to you on Let’s Talk Supply Chain today.
I’m joined by my industry sidekick and trade bestie Audrey Ross to talk about the disruptions already making waves in 2024; the incredible high-tech wearables that can make the workplace a much safer place; incorporating sustainable development goals into your new year’s resolutions; and how trade finance can empower female entrepreneurs.
This is a jam-packed episode of Thoughts and Coffee, so sit down, take a break, and enjoy the best 30 minutes on a Tuesday with me and Audrey.
From the most recent podcast episode and Woman In Supply Chain blog, to a brand new collaboration with supply chain software brand RELEX Solutions, an update on what’s happening at Let’s Talk Supply Chain.
An introduction to Audrey Ross and what she’s been up to.
Sarah and Audrey discuss a recent Let’s Talk Supply Chain poll – “What emoji best describes your 2023?”
A market update – Audrey shares her perspective on geopolitical issues impacting supply chain, from issues on the Panama and Suez canals to terrorism and war, and their impact on transit times and visibility.
Sarah and Audrey dive into a recent article about AI and the impact that high-tech wearables can have on workplace safety.
How you can make positive new year’s resolutions and make an impact by focusing on a WHO sustainability goal.
The shocking amount of waste produced by Canadians at Christmas, and what you can do to make a difference.
Sarah and Audrey share an article discussing export factoring, and how trade finance can empower women to do business on a global scale.
An update on upcoming Let’s Talk Supply Chain events.
Resources & Links Mentioned
- If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from ‘the best 30 minutes on a Tuesday’, check out Thoughts and Coffee – where the best industry players discuss breaking supply chain news over a good old cup of Joe!
- Plus, you can hear more from Audrey Ross on 298: Blended – Acceptance vs Inclusion – What’s The Difference?, 200: Sarah and Friends and 179: Blended – The history, the movement, the people, as well as on Thoughts and Coffee.
- Check out our other podcasts HERE.
