The Supply Chaney Podcast

Ep. 106 - Leading AutoStore Integration with Krish Nathan

In this episode, Krish Nathan, CEO of Element Logic Americas, shares his journey from engineering to industrial automation and supply chain solutions. He discusses the evolution of warehouse technology, the role of integrators, and insights for supply chain professionals. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Supply Chaney Podcast 00:57 Krish Nathan's Background and Journey 03:08 Early Influences and Education 07:38 Transitioning from Engineering to Sales 11:35 The Role of Project Management in Sales 18:27 Joining Element Logic and Industry Evolution 28:46 Understanding the Role of Integrators 32:39 The Impact of E-commerce on Supply Chain 35:42 Final Thoughts on Technology and Visibility Surgere [https://surgere.com/] is the official sponsor of The Supply Chaney [https://www.linkedin.com/company/supply-chaney/] Podcast for 2026. Surgere’s singular focus is building AI-powered, frictionless supply chains that result in real time, end-to-end visibility with 99.9% accuracy for partners and customers.

Ep. 105 - Future of Autonomous Vehicles with Colin Singh Dhillon

In this episode, Colin Singh Dhillon shares his journey from the UK to Canada, his insights on design, innovation, AI, and the future of education and autonomous vehicles. Discover how his diverse experiences shape his vision for a better, more sustainable world. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Human Element of Supply Chain 00:59 Colin's Journey: From the UK to Canada 05:25 Growing Up in Tipton: Early Influences 09:08 Education and the Path to Industrial Design 14:47 Career Journey: From Medical Design to Automotive 19:03 The Role of Mentorship in Career Development 21:06 Giving Back: Community Service and Mentorship 24:59 Writing and Sharing Personal Stories 26:51 Current Projects: Physical AI and Humanoid Robots 30:00 Sustainability in Transportation: Retrofitting Trucks 31:46 The Future of AI: Emotional Intelligence in Technology 36:36 Education Reform: Preparing the Next Generation Surgere [https://surgere.com/] is the official sponsor of The Supply Chaney [https://www.linkedin.com/company/supply-chaney/] Podcast for 2026. Surgere’s singular focus is building AI-powered, frictionless supply chains that result in real time, end-to-end visibility with 99.9% accuracy for partners and customers.

Ep. 104 - The Power of Entrepreneurial Resilience with Alon Partuk

In this episode, Alon Partuk shares his entrepreneurial journey from military service to founding Octup, a cutting-edge AI-driven 3PL management platform. Discover how his experiences, failures, and innovations are transforming the logistics industry. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Alon and Octup 02:45 Alon's Early Life and Entrepreneurial Spirit 05:35 Military Service and Its Impact on Alon's Career 08:56 The Journey of Building Businesses 11:44 Challenges and Lessons from Early Ventures 14:47 Founding Octup and Identifying Market Needs 17:34 Innovations in 3PL Operations with AI 20:40 Client Success Stories and Impact of Octup 23:43 Key Learnings and Future Directions for Octup 26:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Surgere [https://surgere.com/] is the official sponsor of The Supply Chaney [https://www.linkedin.com/company/supply-chaney/] Podcast for 2026. Surgere’s singular focus is building AI-powered, frictionless supply chains that result in real time, end-to-end visibility with 99.9% accuracy for partners and customers.

Ep. 103 - Supply Chain Software with Greg Braun

In this episode, Greg Braun, co-founder and CRO of C3 Solutions, shares his 26-year journey in the supply chain industry, focusing on yard management and dock scheduling innovations. Discover how his early experiences, technical expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit have shaped solutions that improve visibility, efficiency, and collaboration in logistics. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Supply Chain Podcast 01:56 Greg Braun's Background and Early Life 05:46 Career Beginnings in Logistics 12:02 Transitioning from Software to Trucking 18:01 Founding C3 Solutions and Its Evolution 19:58 Transitioning from Safety Net to Independence 22:22 Evolution of C3's Solutions 28:57 The Critical Role of Dock and Yard Management 31:11 Defining Supply Chain Visibility 35:18 Insights from Customer Surveys 40:33 Final Thoughts and Future Directions Surgere [https://surgere.com/] is the official sponsor of The Supply Chaney [https://www.linkedin.com/company/supply-chaney/] Podcast for 2026. Surgere’s singular focus is building AI-powered, frictionless supply chains that result in real time, end-to-end visibility with 99.9% accuracy for partners and customers.

Ep. 102 - Warehouse Technology with Cliff Hardesty

In this episode, Cliff Hardesty from Hardesty Technologies shares his journey from a family business rooted in supply chain solutions to leading a tech-forward company. He discusses industry trends, the importance of strategic partnerships, and insights into emerging warehouse technologies. Chapters 00:00 Introduction at Truist Park 01:04 Cliff's Background and Family Business 04:05 Entrepreneurial Spirit and Company Evolution 06:56 Golf and Networking in Business 08:28 Career Path and Experience Before Joining Family Business 09:51 Rebranding to Hardesty Technologies 12:12 Family Dynamics in Business 13:55 Understanding the Ideal Customer 15:10 Solutions Offered to Customers 17:43 Partnerships and Technology Integration 19:41 Emerging Technologies and Market Trends 21:19 AI and Its Impact on the Industry 24:14 Balancing Legacy and Innovation 25:50 Advice for Founders in the Warehouse Tech Space 27:44 Vision for the Future of Hardesty Technologies Surgere [https://surgere.com/] is the official sponsor of The Supply Chaney [https://www.linkedin.com/company/supply-chaney/] Podcast for 2026. Surgere’s singular focus is building AI-powered, frictionless supply chains that result in real time, end-to-end visibility with 99.9% accuracy for partners and customers.