Unpacked: Insights hosted by the Penn State Smeal Center for Supply Chain Research™
Episodes
From Garage to Global: Chieh Huang on Building Boxed and Launching Pelgo
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Donna and Tom sit down with Chieh Huang, founder of Boxed and CEO of Pelgo, to explore his journey from shipping toilet paper out of ...
When Supply Chains Save Lives: Inside ALAN's Disaster Response with Kathy Fulton, Executive Director of the American Logistics Aid Network
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Donna and Tom sit down with Kathy Fulton, Executive Director of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), to explore how supply chai...
From Support Function to Strategic Partner in Pharma Procurement with Elena Polansky, Founder of Somerset Solutions Advisory Partners
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Donna and Tom sit down with Elena Polansky, Founder of Somerset Solutions Advisory Partners and former Chief Procurement Officer and ...
Building Customer-Centric 3PL Operations with Alex Habbaz, CEO and Managing Director of Fleet Distribution Centers
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Donna and Tom sit down with Alex Habbaz, Owner and Managing Director of Fleet Distribution Centers, to explore the evolving world of...
Punching Above Your Weight: Navigating Change in the Trucking Industry with Joe Morrissey, President of Groendyke Transport, Inc.
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Donna and Tom sit down with Joe Morrissey, President of Groendyke Transport, Inc., to explore the evolving landscape of trucking and ...
Leading with Purpose: Lessons from Marty Duff, SVP of Supply Chain & Operations at YETI
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Donna and Tom sit down with Marty Duff, SVP of Supply Chain & Operations at YETI, to explore the complexities of managing a globa...
Rewiring Supply Chains: Lessons from Andy Mowry, Adjunct Instructor at Smeal and Former SVP, Chief Product Supply Officer at The Clorox Company
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Donna and Tom sit down with Andy Mowery to explore his distinguished 34-year career journey through Johnson & Johnson and The Clo...
From Farm to Fork: Inside the High-Velocity Perishable Supply Chain with Eric Peters, CEO of Procurant
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Donna and Tom sit down with Eric Peters, President and CEO of Procurant, to explore his journey from consulting to entrepreneurship a...
AI Data Centers and Power Demand with Jaime Butler, CEO for Control Solutions and Services at GE Vernova
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Donna and Tom as they sit down with Jaime Butler, CEO for Control Solutions & Services at GE Vernova, to explore her dynamic career journey a...
Adapt and Deliver with Chad Whyte, Executive Vice President, Supply Chain at Utz Brands, Inc.
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Whyte, Executive Vice President, Supply Chain at Utz Brands, Inc. In this episode, Donna and Tom sit down with Chad Whyte, Executive Vice Preside...
Reimagining Restaurant Supply Chains with John Burke, Executive Chairman of Armada Sunset Holdings
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our hosts sit down with John Burke, Executive Chairman of ARMADA Sunset Holdings, to explore his over 30 year journey with one of the...
From Line Operator to Logistics Luminary: Exploring the Career of Rob Haddock, Transportation Advisor at Albedo Logistics Solutions
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Donna and Tom sit down with Rob Haddock, Transportation Advisor at Albedo Logistics Solutions, to reflect on his career journey ...
Trucks Move the World: Insights from Bill Lyons, President and CEO at Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Donna and Tom sit down with Bill Lyons, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, to discuss his career journey and...
LTL Unpacked with Eric Chambers, VP, LTL Services & Strategy at BlueGrace Logistics
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Donna and Tom sit down with Eric Chambers, VP, LTL Services & Strategy at BlueGrace Logistics LLC, to reflect on his career, his ...
Dare to Be Great: Lessons from Jeff Douville, Director of Logistics at General Dynamics Electric Boat
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Donna and Tom sit down with Jeff Douville, Director of Logistics at General Dynamics Electric Boat to discuss supply chain leadership...
Welcome to Unpacked: Insights hosted by the Penn State Smeal Center for Supply Chain Research™
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Penn State Smeal Center for Supply Chain Research is excited to announce the launch of its new podcast, debuting on November 5! Hosted by Donna Pa...