The Cold Chain Podcast

Nov 20 2023 47 ep. 33 mins 6
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The cold chain makes modern life possible. A global network of refrigerated warehouses, vehicles, display cabinets and domestic fridges and freezers keep our food and pharmaceuticals safe. Without this crucial supply chain, society and the economy wouldn't function as we know it. This podcast focuses in on the businesses that operate the UK cold chain. Host, and CEO of the Cold Chain Federation Shane Brennan, interviews key leaders and influencers from within the businesses that own and manage the cold chain, as well as some of the people that service, research and regulate it.

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S5 Ep5: Energy Week Interview With Judith Evans

Nov 20 2023 52 mins  
A candid discussion between Shane Brennan and an internationally recognised expert in cold chain energy. Judith Evans of London South Bank University will discuss her latest research and ongoing projects with UK Government on cold chain energy usage, as well as providing her view on the long term potential of reducing energy use and emissions across the supply chain.

S1 Ep32: "Bringing a Fresh Perspective to Cold Chain Leadership" with Claire Walters Regional Vice President UK, Lineage Logistics

Aug 16 2023 31 mins  
In this episode Shane talks to the head of the UK operations for Lineage Logistics Claire Walters, they talk about her extensive and varied experience working in logistics and the fresh perspective she brings to UK cold chain. A year in to her leadership Claire talk about he optimism for the business and our industry and provides great advice to those forging a career in our vital

S5 Ep4: S1 Ep31: Paul Martin - Leading By Example and Experience - Building excellent service from a great team.

Jun 20 2023 45 mins  
In this episode, Shane is joined by Paul Martin, MD of Ice Co Storage & Logistics. Paul talks about changes in the business, the value-added service they offer to the industry and the recent acquisition. Paul dives into his history in the industry, how he started, the changes he has seen tho the business and his plans for the future. https://www.icecostorelogs.co.uk/

S1 Ep30: "You can be, what you can see" - the ongoing mission of bringing more diversity to cold chain with Lisa-Jayne Cook

Apr 02 2023 40 mins  
In this episode Shane is joined by the inspirational Lisa-Jayne Cook. Recently selected to be a global ambassador for women in STEM, she has led the way in speaking to young people about the opportunities of working in the refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning sector. In this episode they talk about how Lisa-Jayne found her way into refrigeration engineering, her early an

S1 Ep29: "Delivering resilience, the lessons of the covid crisis for the future of the food supply chain" - with James Bielby - CEO, Federation of Wholesale Distributors

Feb 20 2023 31 mins  
In this episode Shane talks to fellow trade association CEO James Bielby from the Federation of Wholesale Distributors about how the health of the UK food supply chain. They reflect on how the industry came together to withstand the demand spikes and collapses in the covid years and what lessons that teaches us about how to handle the challenges ahead for businesses across wholesal

S1 Ep28: "From the warehouse floor to reshaping the world of cold chain" - Mike McClendon, Global Ambassador Lineage Logistics

Nov 01 2022 33 mins  
Over ten years Lineage Logistics has reshaped the identity of cold chain across the world. Mike McClendon led the global expansion of the business for most of that time, only recently stepping out from being President of International Business in to a new Ambassadorial role, including taking on the role of Chairman of the Global Cold Chain Alliance, the pan-national representative

S1 Ep27: "Changing the World of Cold Chain, One Invention at a Time" - BOB TIPPMAN, Tippman Engineering

Oct 18 2022 31 mins  
Recorded at the international convention for global cold chain in San Diego, Shane talks to inventor and cold chain solutions provider Bob Tippman. From a multigenerational family that are an institution of US cold chain, Bob is a one of those people that gets out of bed in the morning hungry to find the next big idea that can change the cold chain. His products like the Quick

S5 Ep3: "Life Savers, the story of the Covid 19 vaccine roll out" with PAUL WILKINSON, President, Movianto UK

Sep 05 2022 41 mins  
In this podcast special Shane Brennan talks to Paul Wilkinson the President of Movianto UK. Paul tells the story of how he and the team planned and delivered the logistics that made the covid-19 vaccination programme possible. A thorough and reflective account of an unprecedented cold chain challenge. Not to be missed. The interview took place before Paul gave the key note addres

S1 Ep26: Paul Bennell - Samworth Brothers Supply Chain

Aug 31 2022 33 mins  
Shane Brennan talks to new Vice-President of the Cold Chain Federation Paul Bennell. Paul runs Samworth Brothers Supply Chain one of the leading distributors of chilled foods in the UK. SBSC has a unrivalled reputation for professionalism and reliability and brilliant working culture. Shane and Paul reflect on the pandemic and its legacy and talk about the crunch policy and regul

S5 Ep2: Cold Chain Catch Up - July 2022

Jul 27 2022 31 mins  
CCF CEO Shane Brennan and Policy Director Tom Southall talk you through some of the key issues shaping the cold chain this month. On the agenda is the race to be PM and what that actually means for us, the new consultation on penalties for hauliers caught trafficking illegal migrants, the cold chain report and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about the Cold Chain Live! Conference on 8/9 Septembe