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Supply Chain..."The Secret Sauce"

Supply Chain..."The Secret Sauce"

Hosted by Wade Wickus

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52

Latest episode

Mar 2026

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EN-US

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Sit back and relax, enjoy the humor, learn something valuable and discover the creativity of Supply Chain Leaders. About "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business Podcast Helping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions. Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840

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March 17, 2026Episode 126 min

Panel Discussion: CARDINAL HEALTH - AI in Supply Chain and Dynamic Supply Chains

Send a textJoin us on this episode as Wade goes into a deep dive to better understand Cardinal Health's challenges, accomplishments and use of AI in their supply chain.  PANEL:Joe Bowman: Joe Bowman is the director of business development for Cardinal Health 3PL. He has worked with manufacturer partners ranging from emerging biotech to large pharma to launch hundreds of products in collaboration with the Cardinal Health 3PL team. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-bowman-8688ba4/ Tim Brown: Tim serves as the director of operations for Cardinal Health Packaging Solutions, where he oversees and optimizes processes that support pharmaceutical manufacturers’ packaging needs. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-brown-8101a415/Joel Wayment: Joel serves as vice president and general manager of Cardinal Health 3PL Services and Packaging Solutions, where he oversees more than 1,000 employees dedicated to supporting biopharmaceutical manufacturers’ logistics needs. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-wayment/About  Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business Podcast! Helping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.✅ Scale Smarter and Faster – We Are Your Supply Chain Rapid Scale Experts                       Supply Chain Secret Sauce.               http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com About Us: • Unlock Efficiency. Cut Costs. Scale Rapidly.Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting   • Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them. ❌ Seeing Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA? ❌ Having Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity? ❌ Difficult Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements? ❌ Challenging Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation? ❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster?💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.    PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.com WEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

October 13, 2025Episode 626 min

Lauren Dunford, CEO of Guidewheel, How AI Powered Manufacturing Factory Operations are Changing!

Send a textSend us a textSend us an emailLauren Dunford; CEO of Guidewheel: AI Powered Factory Operations, is our guest.   Lauren has created a AI enabled software that is taking the market by storm.   Join me in discovering more about Lauren, Guidewheels achievements and how AI Powered Factory Manufacturing Operations are changing in 2026.  Lauren Dunford Linked In: LinkWEBSITE: https://www.guidewheel.com/**THIS PODCAST HAS NO PAID ADVERTISING** EVER...Supply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: Info@supplychainsecretsauce.comSupply Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.comWEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the showSupport the show

February 23, 2025Episode 526 min

Justin Austin Sr VP AON - Supply Chain Risks in 2025

Send a textSend us an emailWade & Justin talk about interesting new RISKS in SUPPLY CHAINS TODAY as well as software or ideas to lower those risks.  Justin is SVP at AON.  Has decades of experience in the logistics industry. Justin Austin Linked In:  LINKSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: Info@supplychainsecretsauce.comSupply Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.comWEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the showSupport the show

February 23, 2025Episode 429 min

The latest TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS for FRESH & FAST Supply Chains: Judson Armentrout Founder

Send a textSend us an emailWade & Judson talk about interesting new disruptors in the industry such as @Jackbe, @Disco, and @snowflake.   These systems are taking on traditional ways and changing them.   Listen as they discuss the ways businesses are taking advantage of this new thought in food delivery. Judson is founder of Building Block Solutions, LLC.  With over 25yrs of experience in the fresh food industry.  Phone: 513-312-8035 or email info@buildingblock-solutions.comJudson Armentrout Linked In:  LINKSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: Info@supplychainsecretsauce.comSupply Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.comWEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the showSupport the show

February 22, 2025Episode 319 min

Growing sales, scaling operations: THE OPERATIONS AFFECT - Series #3

Send a textSend us an email#3 in the series of Marketing & Operations! Wade and Robin start a series of discussions of how marketing and operations connect and collaborate to scale a small to midsize business.  In this series they explore Operational fulfillment, when to hire a consultant and why hire a consultant.   $1,000 - $3,000 a month  to scale your brand faster!If you are a Coffee Brand seeking something greater than retail brick & mortar or a brand that has a DTC presence but not enough time to scale the business, give Robin and Wade a call through Supply Chain Secret Sauce.  Robin Shelley Consulting LinkedIN LINKSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: Info@supplychainsecretsauce.comSupply Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.comWEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the showSupport the show

February 22, 2025Episode 220 min

Growing sales, scaling operations: THE SECRET SAUCE OF MARKETING - Series #2

Send a textSend us an email#2 in the series of Marketing & Operations! Wade and Robin start a series of discussions of how marketing and operations connect and collaborate to scale a small to midsize business.  In this series they explore social media, influencers and how brands can win using these marketing secret sauce solutions which drives operational growth as sales increase. If you are a Coffee Brand seeking something greater than retail brick & mortar or a brand that has a DTC presence but not enough time to scale the business, give Robin and Wade a call through Supply Chain Secret Sauce.  Robin Shelley Consulting LinkedIN LINKSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: Info@supplychainsecretsauce.comSupply Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.comWEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

January 30, 2025Episode 125 min

Marketing & Operations: #1 in series - "Scaling a business in balance with Robin Shelley, Founder.

Send a textSend us an emailOn this show, Wade and Robin start a series of discussions of how marketing and operations connect and collaborate to scale a small to midsize business.  Both have worked together on several brands with success.   You will learn about DTC, Retail channels and discover pitfalls to avoid, learn when to hire fractional help, how to find help that has experience.  If you are a Coffee Brand seeking something greater than retail brick & mortar or a brand that has a DTC presence but not enough time to scale the business, give Robin and Wade a call through Supply Chain Secret Sauce.  Robin Shelley Consulting LinkedIN LINKSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: Info@supplychainsecretsauce.comSupply Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA.❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements.❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation.❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.comWEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

December 31, 2024Episode 152 min

Parcel Trade Show Dallas: 17 Track - What a great idea! Learn more about Smart Track!

Send a textSend us an emailAt the Parcel Forum Show in Dallas '24 I walked around and interviewed some of the unique start-ups and relatively new companies in the market.WEBSITE 17 TRACK: https://www.17track.net/Parcel Forum: https://www.parcelforum.com/event/f8d861e5-7030-4a46-b053-bba11ba661a5/aboutSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: Info@supplychainsecretsauce.comSupply Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout  "Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastHelping supply chain leaders solve day-to-day challenges and explore cutting-edge technology solutions.Consulting Company Phone: 832-829-4840About Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Get your "Operations Insights Audit" today!Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.❌ Hidden Supply Chain Costs are eating away at your EBITDA. ❌ Operational Inefficiencies are slowing down productivity. ❌ Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor vendor agreements. ❌ Logistics & Warehouse Processes need optimization and automation. ❌ Scaling Challenges are preventing you from growing faster.💡 We don’t just identify problems—we solve them.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.comWEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

December 31, 2024Episode 142 min

Parcel Trade Show Dallas: APCO SYSTEMS - We talk about AMR's and What is new!

Send a textSend us an emailAt the Parcel Forum Show in Dallas '24 I walked around and interviewed some of the unique start-ups and relatively new companies in the market.  APCO SYSTEMS: https://www.apcosys.com/Parcel Forum: https://www.parcelforum.com/event/f8d861e5-7030-4a46-b053-bba11ba661a5/aboutAbout Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast! Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.comWEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

December 31, 2024Episode 132 min

Parcel Trade Show Dallas: SPEEDY DELIVERY - What they do and some quick insights!

Send a textSend us an emailAt the Parcel Forum Show in Dallas '24 I walked around and interviewed some of the unique start-ups and relatively new companies in the market.  Speedy Delivery: https://speedeedelivery.com/PARCEL FORUM: https://www.parcelforum.com/event/f8d861e5-7030-4a46-b053-bba11ba661a5/aboutSupply Chain Secret SauceWade Wickus: HereEmail: Info@supplychainsecretsauce.comSupply Chain Secret Sauce Channel: YoutubeAbout Us: http://www.supplychainsecretsauce.com• Subscription Based Supply Chain Consulting • We are Supply Chain Rapid-Scale Experts! We repair, strengthen and bulletproof supply chains for companies growing at an exponential pace 5x+• Sweet Spot: E-commerce, CPG, Food and companies growing fast! Supply Chains... ”The Secret Sauce" to business PodcastThe goal of the show is to help new leaders of supply chains by sharing practical experience from seasoned leaders in supply chain.   From Startups to leadership skills, to practical solutions to everyday problems... we focus on real issues & interesting stories.Wade Wickus is a professional consultant, speaker and author. He is available to speak with your team, your company or event.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE.  Share this with people who may have interest in supply chain and if you are interested in being on the show, please reach out to me at:  info@supplychainsecretsauce.comWEBSITE: https://www.supplychainsecretsauce.comSupport the show

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