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The "Oracle Speaks" Podcast Series

Supply chain professionals and business executives alike will benefit from the best practices presented in this engaging educational series.

The Oracle Speaks is an entertaining and informative supply chain podcast series that focuses on solving
real supply chain challenges through the fictitious eyes of Isaac Edwards, Director of Supply Chain.

Gain helpful supply chain insight as Edwards encounters true-to-life professional trials and tribulation, and seeks out and puts into practice sage advice from the Oracle (Jim Barnes) and other leading supply chain industry experts.


	Oracle Speaks Mini-Series: Best Practices in Transportation Spend Management Isaac Edwards is at it again, this time exploring new opportunities in transportation spend management. Join us for a five-part series that takes a closer look at: Inbound – Freight Term Optimization, Carrier Analysis & Negotiation, Invoice Audit (Insource vs. Outsource), Transportation Technology, and Expert Insight from a transportation industry guru.

		EPISODE #013 - PART 2 IN THIS SPECIAL, FIVE-PART SERIES Inbound Transportation - Carrier Analysis and Negotiation In this podcast, Edwards learns about the complex art of carrier contract analysis and negotiation by talking to the Oracle. Edwards is certain there are few opportunities left for carrier negotiations across his enterprise. What he learns will surprise you – and equip your contract negotiation team with new knowledge to be even more effective in their roles. (CLICK HERE TO READ OR DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE PODCAST SCRIPT)

		EPISODE #012 - PART 1 IN THIS SPECIAL, FIVE-PART SERIES Inbound Transportation - Freight Term Optimization It takes sophisticated technology and deep domain knowledge of how to move from a pre-paid and add to freight collect. Isaac Edwards consults the Oracle on how to analyze Edward’s retail company’s inbound freight and determine how and if it they should manage their own inbound freight. The Oracle has a unique spend on Freight Term Optimization (FTO). (CLICK HERE TO READ OR DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE PODCAST SCRIPT)



	EPISODE #014 - AVAILABLE JULY, 2010

	*Invoice Audit – Insource vs. Outsource* Companies advanced in transportation spend management often employ in-house auditing resources to review carrier invoices and obtain refunds. Many internal teams are effective at achieving significant savings for their companies, but their efforts may not be exhaustive. This podcast walks Edwards through the advantages and disadvantages of both insourced vs. outsourced auditing services and interesting opportunities for companies to save significantly on their freight spend.

	EPISODE #015 - AVAILABLE AUGUST, 2010

	*Transportation Technology* In this edition of Oracle Speaks, Edwards consults the Oracle and MercuryGate’s Monica Wooden. They review the the differences between implementing a transportation management system (Perpetual License) vs. using an hosted on-demand /SaaS solution. Learn from the Oracle and Monica Wooden of MercuryGate the pro’s and con’s of each technology platform.

	EPISODE #016 - AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER, 2010

	Transportation Trends & Opportunities Join us as Edwards sits down with the Oracle and esteemed transportation industry veteran and enVista transportation practice leader, Stephen Craig, to learn more about the trends and opportunities in transportation today. Together, this group reviews often overlooked opportunities in transportation spend management and areas companies need to focus on now to stay ahead of the transportation supply chain curve for the next five years. * Additional podcasts will be available throughout the year.


	Oracle Speaks Mini-Series: A Closer Look at Labor Management Labor accounts for the largest percentage of distribution costs, making it an important focus for cost management. Over the course of the next five podcasts, Isaac Edwards consults the Oracle about Labor Management - why it's important, how to justify and implement a Labor Performance Management system, and how to roll out incentive based pay and sustain a program using Appreciative Inquiry.

		EPISODE #011 - PART 5 IN THIS SPECIAL, FIVE-PART SERIES Sustaining Labor Performance Management Programs Isaac learns how to make Performance Management programs sustainable using Appreciative Inquiry and Organizational Accountability.

		EPISODE #010 - PART 4 IN THIS SPECIAL, FIVE-PART SERIES Motivation and Incentive-Based Pay The Oracle guides Isaac on the topics of motivation and how to roll out incentive-based pay.


		EPISODE #009 - PART 3 IN THIS SPECIAL, FIVE-PART SERIES Implementing a Labor Performance Management System Isaac learns how to implement a Labor Performance Management System and the types of standards that can be applied to distribution centers.


		EPISODE #008 - PART 2 IN THIS SPECIAL, FIVE-PART SERIES Justifying the ROI for a Labor Performance Management System Isaac consults the Oracle on how to justify the ROI for a Labor Performance Management System.


		EPISODE #007 - PART 1 IN THIS SPECIAL, FIVE-PART SERIES Why Labor Management is Important The Oracle explains why Labor Management is important for companies trying to reduce costs and create accountable organizations.



		EPISODE #006 Oracle Speaks with David Rogers of Impaq Consulting on Organizational Accountability In this second podcast on Organizational Accountability the Oracle speaks with David Rogers of Impaq Consulting about how Impaq is helping their clients achieve peak performance through the practices and disciplines of Organizational Accountability. Listen and learn about real life examples and how you can apply personal and organizational accountability to your company. Accountability is not an option, it is a necessity!



		EPISODE #005 Oracle Speaks on Organizational Accountability When Supply Chain Director Isaac Edwards experiences conflict with another internal department, he reaches out to the Oracle to learn how to foster better cross-team collaboration. Discover with Edwards how organizational accountability requires not only optimal job performance at an individual level, but also collaborative relationships - with common goals and positive images of success - across functional silos.



		EPISODE #004 Oracle Speaks with GT Nexus Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing Greg Johnsen When Supply Chain Director Isaac Edwards wants to learn how to actually create and leverage global supply chain visibility, he turns to his mentor the Oracle, and Greg Johnsen from GT Nexus for wisdom and advice.



		EPISODE #003 Oracle Speaks on Supply Chain Visibility In this episode, Isaac Edwards comes to understand the importance of end-to-end visibility across his supply chain network - and how to go about achieving it.



		EPISODE #002 Oracle Speaks – Oracle Speaks with Industry Expert Jason Benner of Manhattan Associates In this episode, join Supply Chain Director Isaac Edwards as he consults the Oracle and Manhattan Associates Director of Solutions Consulting, Jason Benner, to learn how a leading supply chain execution software firm is solving order management lifecycle issues.



		EPISODE #001 Oracle Speaks – Order Management Life Cycle In this episode, join Isaac Edwards as he learns from the Oracle how a multi-channel distributor (retailer, catalog and internet) can accomplish fulfillment from ONE Distribution Center.