Welcome to Supply Chain of Thought—the podcast that unpacks the complex world of global trade, logistics, and sourcing with expert insights and real-world strategies.
Join us as we break down the biggest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping international supply chains.
From policy shifts to procurement strategies, we're giving you practical takeaways to navigate the ever-changing world of supply chain management.
Cheap Labor Can Cost More: How Robotics is Changing China Sourcing // SCOT Episode 10
Is cheaper labor really the key to lower manufacturing costs? As China accelerates its adoption of industrial robotics and automation, global buyers may need to rethink how they evaluate suppliers. In Episode 10 of The Supply Chain of Thought, CPG Business Director Laura Dow sits down with CPG Founder and CEO Michael de Clercq to explore how robotics, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency are reshaping sourcing decisions in China. Drawing on CPG's experience in China since 1978, Michae...
14 May 2026
The Hidden Work Behind Creating a Physical Product // SCOT Episode #9
Ghaida Alkhaled, founder of Maybliss, joins CPG’s Supply Chain of Thought podcast to share how she turned a personal travel wellness problem into a patented physical product. In this episode, Ghaida discusses the creation of the Bliss Pod, the product development process, prototyping, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and what founders should know before launching a product-based business. Use discount code CPG on the Maybliss website: https://www.maybliss.la/ Connect with Ghaida: htt...
30 Apr 2026
She Built a Hit Product… Then It Was Stolen // Episode 8 SCOT
What happens after your product finally takes off? For many founders, that’s when the real challenge begins. In this episode of The Supply Chain of Thought, Laura Dow sits down with Juliette Fassett, inventor of the Flippy Pillow. After years of development and a successful QVC launch, her product was copied and distributed at scale within months. This conversation breaks down what actually happens when your product gets attention and why protecting intellectual property is far more complex t...
26 Mar 2026
Episode 7: From Kitchen Experiment to Whole Foods With Cecile Largeau
In this episode of Supply Chain of Thought, we talk with Cecile Largeau, founder of La Petite Creme, about building a baby care brand from a kitchen experiment into a growing business with its own factory and nationwide retail presence. This conversation covers entrepreneurship, product development, manufacturing, retail growth, sourcing, and the value of building a business step by step instead of chasing fast growth too early. It is a grounded look at what it takes to create and scale a phy...
5 Dec 2025
Quality, Contracts & Communication: Advanced China Sourcing in Practice: Episode 6 #SCOT
Michael DeClerk, CEO of CPG Sourcing, explores quality assurance, contract negotiation, and cross-cultural communication in China sourcing with Laura, offering insights into effective strategies in this interview.
5 Dec 2025
An Advanced Guide to China Sourcing: Key Lessons from Chapters 1 & 2: Episode 5 #SCOT
This episode explores the modern China supply landscape and supplier psychology, providing insights into positioning businesses for long-term sourcing success.
8 Sept 2025
Resilience vs Agility: What's More Valuable in 2025?
Host Laura Dow and CPG founder Michael De Clercq explore whether agility or resilience offers greater value for supply chains navigating future disruptions.
20 Jun 2025
Exclusive Insights from the Frontlines of Global Sourcing - Episode 3
Industry experts discuss tariffs, AI, and the US-China trade tension at the 2025 American Supply Chain Summit, revealing practical solutions for companies facing global sourcing challenges.
11 Apr 2025
How Tariffs Impact the U.S. Transportation Industry
Welcome back to CPG’s Supply Chain of Thought Podcast! In this episode, host Laura Dow and Michael De Clercq, an expert in China sourcing, break down how tariffs are reshaping the U.S. transportation industry. From the rising costs of trucks, ships, and airplanes to the fuel price hikes and shifting supply chains, we analyze the real-world impact of trade policies on logistics, trucking, and freight. Are there any upsides? Can businesses adapt? And is the threat of tariffs worse than the tari...
11 Feb 2025
What No One Tells You About Trump’s Tariffs/Supply Chain of Thought Episode 1
Will Trump’s potential tariffs on China change global sourcing forever? We break down the real impact of a possible 60% tariff on Chinese imports, the best strategies for businesses, and whether nearshoring, reshoring, or diversifying is the way forward. In our first-ever episode of the Supply Chain of Thought Podcast, CPG CEO & Founder, Michael De Clercq, joins Business Director Laura Dow to explore the hard truths behind shifting production away from China. Will tariffs actually h...
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