Our latest podcast is all about data analytics.  Barry Render speaks with his son, Charlie Render, president of Render Analytics, about his real world experience using data analytics to solve problems around forecasting, sustainability, and quality.  Charlie shares some recommendations for students who are considering studying or about to graduate in the field of data analytics.

A transcript is available on the blog: https://heizerrenderom.wpcomstaging.com/2023/11/13/om-podcast-12-data-analytics-and-operations-management/

OM Podcast Episode 12 (11/13/23) - Data Analytics & Operations Management

In today's podcast Barry Render interviews George Zsidisin, the John W. Barringer III Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Missouri - Saint Louis as well as author of several books on Supply Chain Risk.  In this episode Barry and George will be speaking about supply chain risk.

OM Podcast #32: Supply Chain Risk Management

In our latest episode Barry interviews Mark Gershon, a retired professor from Temple University and former chair of the Management Science and Operations Management Department. Barry and Mark discuss the value of consulting in Operations Management with several real world examples.

OM Podcast #33: The Value of an OM Consultant

In our latest podcast Barry Render interviews Bob O'Donnell, Vice President of Business Development of Life Sciences at East Coast Warehouse, who previously spent 13 years with Maersk.  Barry and Bob discuss tariffs and their potential impacts.  

You can find a transcript of this podcast here: https://operationsmanagementblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/HRM-Podcast-Tariffs-Transcript.docx

OM Podcast #34: An Inside Look at Tariffs

In our latest podcast, Barry Render interviews Chris Calabretta, founder of Silk Road Supply Chain Advisors, which specializes in transforming supply chain operations and procurement and purchasing functions. In this podcast Barry and Chris will be discussing how global supply chains have been totally refocused since Covid, especially in the area of biologics.

OM Podcast #35: Procurement in Global Supply Chains

We're excited about our June podcast, wherein Barry Render interviews Bob O’Donnell, Vice President of Business Development of Life Sciences at East Coast Warehouse, who has extensive experience with life sciences supply chains.  Barry and Bob discuss Bob's experience and how life sciences supply chains operate.

A transcript can be downloaded here: https://operationsmanagementblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/HRM-Podcast-Life-Sciences-Transcript.docx

OM Podcast #36: Life Sciences Supply Chain

In our July podcast, Barry Render interviews Darrell Edwards, professor of supply chain at University of Tennessee Knoxville, with decades of industry experience including at La-Z-Boy, a leading provider of home furniture.  In this podcast Barry and Darrell discuss vulnerabilities in global supply chains.

OM Podcast #37: Global Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

In our August podcast, Barry Render interviews Dr. Tyson Browning, Professor of Operations at Texas Christian University and former co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Operations Management. Barry and Tyson discuss Tyson’s editorial experience, the evolving role of AI in research, and the future direction of the operations management field.

OM Podcast #38: Editorial Leadership and the Future of Operations Management

Barry Render interviews Dr. Subodha Kumar of Temple University on how AI is transforming operations—from sustainability and compliance to cybersecurity and blockchain. Subodha shares insights on greenwashing, supply chain visibility, and advice for students entering an AI-driven workforce.

OM Podcast #39: AI, Sustainability, Cybersecurity & Blockchain in Operations

In our latest episode, Barry Render sits down with David Rosenthal, a recent MBA graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming business education and early career experiences.

David shares insights into AI in the classroom, AI as a central part of his internship, and his entrepreneurial journey using AI to build Fantasy Fusion Sports.

OM Podcast #40: AI in the MBA Classroom and Beyond

In this podcast Barry Render and co-host Misty Blessly interview Jennifer Taylor, Director of Contracts at Universal Health Services. Jennifer shares her journey from the Philadelphia Housing Authority to UHS, offering insights into healthcare procurement, tariff challenges, and how her team manages product allocations. She also discusses UHS’s innovative internship program and its role in building a pipeline of supply chain talent.

OM Podcast Episode 12 (11/13/23) - Data Analytics & Operations Management

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