Let's Talk Supply Chain (Asia Pacific) - Hurricane Alison – The Untold Story

Hurricane Alison – The Untold Story

11/15/21 • 56 min

Join host Jonathan Kempe, and special guest Alison Cusack “The Shipping Lawyer” aka Hurricane Alison on Let’s Talk Supply Chain Asia Pacific’s’ third episode. Jonathan and Alison cover several highly relevant and powerful topics, in a raw and unedited episode:

How Alison started in the maritime + shipping industry
Alison courageously shares about the immediate and long-term impact of being assaulted at a high-profile industry function
Alison details her wrestle with why and how she should tell her story
Hear a clear explanation of the expectation to be ‘the perfect victim’
Alison finishes with a direct call to action for the industry, and gives a clear message of support to other victims’ who need to be heard, understood, and believed

Thank you, Alison, for sharing with such courage. Don’t forget to visit www.cusackandco.com.au for legal help with your shipments, and to sign up for the industry leading Propel Forward shipping course.

This episode is sponsored by: Parallel.
Visit www.parallelshipping.com and start your free trial today!

How Alison started in the maritime + shipping industry
Alison courageously shares about the immediate and long-term impact of being assaulted at a high-profile industry function
Alison details her wrestle with why and how she should tell her story
Hear a clear explanation of the expectation to be ‘the perfect victim’
Alison finishes with a direct call to action for the industry, and gives a clear message of support to other victims’ who need to be heard, understood, and believed

This episode is sponsored by: Parallel.
Visit www.parallelshipping.com and start your free trial today!

Previous Episode

I was taught how to think…

Join host Jonathan Kempe, and special guest Jay Fortenberry, a 40 year veteran of supply chains, on Let’s Talk Supply Chain Asia Pacific’s’ second episode! Jonathan and Jay discuss a number of highly relevant and applicable topics :

Hear about Jay’s long and impressive history in multiple global companies
We discuss JIT vs JIC vs a plethora of other acronyms that Jay has lived through
What we can learn from Peloton’s supply-chain disruptions
How TPS and other systems like cash-to-cash cycle management improve outcomes
How supply-chain collaboration and ‘walking the floor’ can save you time and money
Find out why “...you don’t want to lose your rear-end over a thermostat”!

In a highly practical and condensed episode, Jay reminds us of a number of foundational skills that are critical for industry participants to learn and practice. Some of them may not be the latest buzzwords, but when implemented well, can massively improve supply-chain efficiency while decreasing costs, and increasing profit.

Next Episode

Technology + People - Tony from Bastian

In this episode, we chat with Tony Richter from Bastian Consulting. Tony is the founding Partner of Bastian Consulting, a boutique firm providing local and regional recruitment & search capability. Tony holds a Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management and has a huge amount of experience across multiple domains.
Tony has built up an unparalleled network of professionals in the supply chain, logistics, freight and technology domains. He shares a number of key insights over many years of consulting and, recruitment, and shares his perspectives on what is required to place extraordinary leaders within great companies.
Check out Bastian at bconsult.io, and as always: Like, comment and share our episode with you colleagues, family and friends!