Supply Chain Unlocked

Supply Chain Unlocked delivers actionable intelligence for suppliers to Walmart and other retailers. Hosted by Dr. Matthew Waller—renowned supply chain expert, author, and trusted advisor—the show decodes the strategies, technology, and leadership required to win on the world’s biggest retail stage. Each episode blends Dr. Waller’s expertise with insights from industry leaders, innovators, and former retail executives, giving listeners clear and practical strategies to navigate compliance, harness technology, and build stronger partnerships. More than just commentary, the show provides the intelligence and actionable guidance suppliers need to stay ahead in today’s fast-changing supply chain.

Supply Chain Unlocked is a business podcast hosted by Dr. Matthew Waller, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr. Matthew Waller hosts Supply Chain Unlocked, a business show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Ep. 13 - Industrial Safety AI: Stopping Accidents Before They Happen

  May 7, 202633 minS1

  <p>Safety is usually treated as a lagging indicator where leaders only react after a claim is filed or an injury occurs. This reactive stance is a massive profit leak and an avoidable human cost that traditional safety walks can no longer manage in complex industrial environments. Vernon O'Donnell, CEO of Voxel, explains how computer vision and AI are flipping this script by identifying risks before the collision happens.</p><p>We sit down to discuss the practical application of visual AI in distribution centers and manufacturing plants across the globe. The conversation covers the reduction of workers' comp claims...

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  Episode #12

  Ep. 12 - Automating the Freezer: The Future of Cold Storage Ops

  Apr 23, 202619 minS1

  <p>Cold chain is one of those supply chain functions everyone relies on, yet few people really understand until something melts, spoils, or gets rejected at the dock. We sit down with Cindy Parker, Director of Operations at Americold, to unpack what modern cold chain logistics actually looks like and why it has shifted from “storage at temperature” into a true operations partner for food, grocery, export, and emerging pharmaceutical cold chain needs.<br/><br/>We get specific about what large retailers now care about most: on-time shipping, product quality, and cost discipline. Sandy explains where suppliers commonly stumble, from weak...

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  Episode #11

  Ep. 11 - People-Led Growth: The Invisible Magic of Tech with Vinod Bidarkoppa

  Apr 9, 202627 minS1

  <p>Retail doesn’t just use technology anymore, it runs on it, and that changes what leadership looks like at the highest level. We sit down with Vinod Bidarkoppa, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Walmart International, to get a clear view of how modern omnichannel retail, supply chain systems, marketplace growth, and in-store operations connect through a single tech strategy.<br/><br/>We dig into the idea behind Walmart’s “people-led, tech-powered” purpose and what it means day to day: using technology to remove friction for customers and members while making associates’ work simpler. Vinod shares how he thinks...

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  Episode #10

  Ep. 10 - Supply Chain Mastery: Lessons from Georgia Tech

  Mar 26, 202650 minS1

  <p>Supply chain leaders love to ask for “the model,” but the hardest part is figuring out what the real problem is in the first place. We sit down with Georgia Tech professor Benoit Montreuil, Executive Director of the Supply Chain and Logistics Institute, to unpack how his team works with major partners like Amazon, Home Depot, and UPS to tackle frontier logistics challenges with real data, real constraints, and real accountability. <br/><br/>We walk through what deep industry-academic collaboration looks like when it’s built for long-term impact: fewer partners, stronger trust, and projects that evolve from listening and dat...

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  Episode #9

  Ep. 9 - Decision Advantage: Winning in a Volatile Market

  Mar 12, 202631 minS1

  <p>Volatility isn’t a phase to ride out, it’s the operating system of modern logistics. We sit down with Michael Zimmerman, partner at Kearney and veteran of Fortune 500 supply chains, to unpack how structural shocks from trade policy, weather, and geopolitics have rewritten the rules of planning, sourcing, and execution. The throughline is clear: decision advantage beats tool accumulation.<br/><br/>We dig into layered planning that replaces single-point bets with capacity portfolios, flex clauses, and warehouse swing space. Michael shares how to define explicit triggers so teams can reconfigure within days, not weeks, and why the real brea...

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