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Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast

Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast is one of our projects focused on bringing some of the best thought leaders in the industry, pick their brains and share it with as many interested listeners as possible.We want to connect you with global experts, thought leaders, and executives in all things value chain. We talk about Supply Chain's leading-edge technologies, leadership stories, and personal success habits.

S2 E3 · Thu, April 17, 2025
#203: Leading Global Operations in the Semiconductor Industry with Thomas Berden of VAT Group
* Hosted by Fei Yu* In this episode, I interviewed Thomas Berden, COO of VAT Group where we discussed VAT’s strategy of staying ahead of the curve, investing in capacities and capabilities, and maintaining a flexible cost model with a 25% temporary workforce. Thomas emphasizes the importance of customer focus, technology innovation, and a decentralized quality organization. He also highlights the challenges of managing a global footprint and the need for resilience and speed in the semiconductor industry. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S2 E2 · Thu, February 27, 2025
#202: Prioritizing Safety, Sustainability, and Smart Transformation with Victor Shevtsov of Carlsberg Group
* Hosted by Fei Yu* In this episode, I interviewed Victor Shevtsov, Executive Vice President Supply Chain and a Member of the Executive Committee at The Carlsberg Group. We discussed Carlsberg's significant health and safety achievements, including zero life-changing accidents, a 10% reduction in lost time accidents, and a 15% drop in accident rates. Victor shared Carlsberg's sustainability efforts, such as reducing energy and water consumption by 20% and CO2 emissions by 15%. He also mentioned the acquisition of Britvic to expand Carlsberg's product portfolio. He emphasized the importance of a diverse, adaptable team, and continuous learning in supply chain leadership. We also discussed Carlsberg's new brewery in China, equipped with advanced sustainability technologies, which proves their commitment to environmental responsibility and safety for their employees. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S2 E1 · Thu, February 13, 2025
#201: Formula to Success - People, Innovation, and Impact with Eduardo Bachiega of Nomad Foods
* Hosted by Fei Yu* In this episode, I interviewed Eduardo Bachiega, the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Nomad Foods. We discussed his journey and the company’s growth. Nomad Foods, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, has integrated brands like Birds Eye, Igloo, and Findus and has grown its revenue from €1 billion to nearly €3 billion. Eduardo emphasizes the importance of people, innovation, and sustainability. He discussed the challenges of integrating acquisitions, balancing innovation, cost efficiency, and resilience, and the need for leadership alignment. He also highlighted the importance of attracting and retaining talent, advocating for a risk-taking mindset and continuous learning. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E200 · Fri, December 13, 2024
#200: Building a Supply Chain Career & Season Finale
What an incredible journey this season has been! 200 Episodes! Over the past 28 episodes of 2024, we’ve had the privilege of hearing from some of the greatest minds in the supply chain and logistics industry. Together, we have discussed some of the major trends, learned from inspiring leaders, and explored practical ways to navigate this ever-changing industry and the new reality that we live in today. As we wrap up Season 1, we just want to say thank you to all the guests for their wisdom and our listeners for their continuous support! This is just the beginning and we will be back next year for another season of new insights, bigger conversations, and even deeper dives into the world of supply chain and logistics. Stay tuned! Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E199 · Mon, November 25, 2024
#199: Formula for a Successful Leadership
* Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota* In this episode, I am joined by Karen-Marie Katholm, Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer and Member of the Executive Committee at AkzoNobel. Karen-Marie shared with me her career journey, emphasizing some of the key inflection points that helped her become the leader she is today, including her transition from procurement to broader supply chain roles and the challenges she faced. She also shared some of the sustainability efforts within AkzoNobel, specifically on collaborating with suppliers and customers to achieve their target. She stressed the importance of diversity, mentorship, and networking in her career progression and advised young professionals to seek new challenges and opportunities for growth and to have an end-to-end perspective. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E198 · Wed, October 09, 2024
#198: Danone and the 4Cs of Supply Chain Excellence
* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Vikram Agarwal, Danone's Chief Operations Officer. Vikram provided an overview of Danone's global supply chain, which spans 55 countries and 48,000 employees and integrates economic growth with social responsibility. As well as shared his career journey and the strategic role of supply chains in driving business value. Vikram outlines Danone’s approach to balancing short-term challenges with long-term vision using the 4C framework: Customer Centricity, Cost Competitiveness, Cash Efficiency, and Carbon Reduction. He shares how these strategies have improved customer service and sustainable growth. He also emphasizes the importance of authentic leadership and building organizational capabilities. Vikram offers advice for young supply chain professionals, highlighting the need to focus on creating business value and inspiring teams. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E197 · Wed, October 02, 2024
#197: Purpose of Essity, End-to-end, and Holistic Leadership
In this episode, I interviewed Donato Giorgio, President of Global Supply Chain for Essity, where we discussed the importance of continuous learning, mentorship, and holistic leadership. Donato shared his journey in supply chain, highlighting some of the inflection points, like starting at Procter & Gamble and the joining the SCA Group and subsequently Essity. We also discussed Essity’s supply chain transformation, diving more into the integration of procurement, manufacturing, and logistics into their global network and emphasizing the need for a service mindset and local relevance in a global context. In addition, Donato shared his views on the importance of sustainability and their goal of using renewable resources for local production to improve the accessibility and affordability of essential hygiene products. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E196 · Fri, September 27, 2024
#196: Smarter Collaboration: A New Approach to Breaking Down Barriers and Transforming Work
* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Heidi K. Gardner, author of “Smarter Collaboration,” where we discussed the concepts in her book. We explored the topics of collaboration in teams, breaking down silos, and their importance in hiring and M&A. We also delved into the challenges that hinder collaboration, ways to address them, and how they assist their clients in this aspect. Aside from that, we also discussed the importance of trust- defining and differentiating competence trust and interpersonal trust. In addition, Heidi shared some of the key moments in her career – including her fellowship in Germany, living in Europe, joining McKinsey, and her academic career at Harvard. She also offered insights on starting your career and discovering your unique strengths. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E195 · Tue, August 27, 2024
#195: The CEO’s view of Supply Chain, PEs and Indian brands
* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed the renowned business leader Shiv Shivakumar to uncover the fundamental principles and pivotal moments in his illustrious career. Shiv has held top leadership roles at iconic companies like Aditya Birla Group, PepsiCo India, and Nokia. He shares the importance of preparation, the power of mentorship, and the value of benchmarking oneself against industry leaders. He also discusses how he navigated defining moments in his journey, from being recognized as a future CEO to building a strong organizational culture focused on transparency and coaching. Learn his perspectives on the strategic role of supply chain management and the opportunities for Indian brands to go global. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E194 · Fri, August 09, 2024
#194: Transforming Dairy Supply Chains and Overcoming the "Perfect Storm"
* Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota* In this episode, I interviewed David Boulanger, the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Arla Foods. David shares insights from his 26-year career, highlighting key inflection points that shaped his journey from an unexpected entry into the food industry to leading global supply chain operations. David discusses navigating supply chain challenges, including a "perfect storm" in the infant formula industry. He emphasizes the critical role of people in overcoming crises and maintaining engagement. As head of the supply chain at Arla, David provides an inside look at the company's efforts to redefine the dairy industry's future through sustainability, digitalization, and strategic partnerships. He advises aspiring supply chain professionals, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, belief in one's dreams, and the ability to make the impossible possible through passion, energy, and teamwork. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E193 · Mon, July 29, 2024
#193: Holistic Sustainability for Greener Supply Chains
* Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota* In this episode, I interviewed Arnoud Buizer, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Interfood. Arnoud talked about critical moments in his career, from wanting to be a farmer to finding his passion in supply chain management. He shared lessons he learned working at big companies, like the importance of staying curious and not being afraid to make mistakes. Arnoud also spoke about a personal challenge: his son's cystic fibrosis diagnosis, which motivated him to start a charity that raised over 4 million euros for research. Arnoud emphasized how supply chain professionals drive sustainability and innovation. He explained Interfood's approach to cutting emissions and stressed the impact of taking small, practical steps for a greener future. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E192 · Mon, July 22, 2024
#192: Bechtel and SCM in the EPC Industry
* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Tarek Amine, Bechtel's Chief Supply Chain Officer. We discussed his 25-year career, the evolution of the supply chain at the global engineering firm, and Bechtel's approach to assembling teams and stand-up infrastructure for multi-billion dollar projects in remote areas. Tarek also shared insights into talent acquisition, cultural diversity, emerging trends, and advice for young professionals starting their careers. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E191 · Fri, July 12, 2024
#191: From Finance to Supply Chain and case studies from Intel
* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Jackie Sturm, Corporate Vice President for Global Supply Chain Operations at Intel. We discussed her career journey, which has spanned over 30 years. Jackie shared key inflection points that shaped her path, from learning from industry icons to overcoming challenges. She discussed the need for a strategic financial perspective, diverse experiences, and digital fluency in the face of AI and data-driven decision-making. She also stressed the importance of collaboration, optimizing associated variables, and connecting the dots to the corporate strategy to build resilient supply chains. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E190 · Mon, July 08, 2024
#190: Cost Reduction, Supplier Relationships and Innovation
* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Frank McKay, Jabil's Chief Supply Chain and Procurement Officer. We discussed Frank's 30-year career journey in supply chain and procurement leadership, including key inflection points like gaining international experience and taking on new challenges. Frank also shared insights from his role at Jabil on topics like cost reduction strategies, developing strong supplier relationships, transforming the supply chain into a profit center, and the importance of hiring diverse talent and staying innovative to remain relevant. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E189 · Fri, June 07, 2024
#189: Microsoft, Circular Economy, and Leadership Principles
* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Donna Warton, Microsoft's CVP of Supply Chain and Sustainability. She shares insights from her career progression across finance, Motorola, and Dell and now leading the supply chain for Microsoft's Windows and Devices division. We also discussed Microsoft's innovations in AI-powered devices, sustainability initiatives focusing on circularity and carbon reduction, practical applications of AI in supply chain management, and Microsoft's cultural approach to change and how they are structuring teams to adapt to the fast pace of innovation. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E188 · Mon, June 03, 2024
#188: Sennder and Lessons in Building a Trucking Unicorn
* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* This podcast episode features an interview with David Nothacker, co-founder and CEO of Sennder, a leading digital road freight forwarder in Europe. David shares insights into digitalizing the inefficient and fragmented trucking industry, key inflection points in his entrepreneurial journey, and overcoming challenges. Our conversation also covers the future of trucking with autonomous and electric vehicles, sustainability initiatives, and the importance of talent attraction and retention. David also provides valuable perspectives on hiring top executives and investing time in people. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E187 · Mon, May 27, 2024
#187: Surrounded by Idiots and How to Write a Bestseller
* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* This episode was streamed live a couple of weeks back, where I interviewed best-selling author and behaviorist Thomas Erikson. We discussed Thomas’ journey to becoming a successful author through perseverance and self-publishing. Thomas shares insights from his work profiling personalities using colors and how understanding different communication styles can help build diverse, high-performing teams. He also offers advice for engineers on effectively presenting solutions to senior leadership. Additionally, Thomas provides perspectives on dealing with perceived “bad bosses” and shares lessons learned from his career writing books. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E186 · Wed, May 22, 2024
#186: Shaping a Greener Future for Chemical Supply Chains
* Hosted by Fei Yu* In this episode, Hanno Bruemmer, EVP of Supply Chain & Logistics for EMEA and LATAM at Covestro, dived into the world of chemical sector supply chains. Hanno shared with me why he ended up in the chemical sector and how it shaped his career. We talked about the importance of storytelling and why leaders must narrate in a language that the stakeholders understand. He also shared how his global experience helped with that. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E185 · Mon, May 20, 2024
#185: Ditching the Self-Doubt Tax by Developing Authentic Confidence at Work
* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Julie Smith, Founder of Talent Sprout Limited, about her journey starting her consulting firm after many years in HR leadership. We discussed the challenges of developing talent and overcoming self-doubt, particularly for women advancing in operations roles. Julie explained concepts from her new book, "Coach Yourself Confident," including the "self-doubt tax" and strategies for embracing confidence. We also talked about the impact of insecurity in toxic work environments and how to lead effectively even with difficult bosses. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E184 · Mon, May 13, 2024
#184: What it Takes to be a Great Chief Supply Chain Officer with SupplyChainBrain
*Podcast with Radu Palamariu* I was invited as a guest on SupplyChainBrain's Podcast, where I shared my insights on what it takes to be a great Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO). The host, Bob Bowman, asked interesting questions regarding the role's history and its importance in organizations today. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E183 · Mon, May 06, 2024
#183: Finding Your Magic in the Workplace
* Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota* In this new episode of Leaders in Value Chain, I had as guest Maria Pia De Caro, the EVP of Integrated Operations and S&R at Pernod Ricard. We looked back at her career and reflected on the lessons learned. Initially, Maria strived to be the "best," but later realized the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance. Her ambitious transformation agenda focuses on digitalization, supply chain optimization, and adapting to emerging trends. Maria Pia highlighted projects on sustainability addressing areas such as packaging, agriculture, and energy use. She also stressed the value of diversity and inclusion, recognizing the unique gifts in all individuals. This conversation offers leadership advice on embracing one's authentic self and unlocking potential in others to find what Maria calls "the magic" in people. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E182 · Mon, April 29, 2024
#182: The Origin Story of Reebok and How It Became the Iconic Brand It Is Today
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu* I had a great discussion on a live broadcast with Joe Foster, the Founder of Reebok, pulling back the curtains on the strategic decisions and chance opportunities that propelled Reebok from a $9-million company to a $900-million empire - pivotal moments such as the shift towards the American market, the evolution from running shoes to aerobic footwear, and the serendipitous endorsement that put Reebok on the world stage. Ultimately, this episode provides a profound understanding of the entrepreneurial spirit that echoes throughout Reebok's journey. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E181 · Wed, April 24, 2024
#181: Think Remarkable, Don’t Follow Your Passion, and Leadership
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu* Guy Kawasaki, New York Times Best Selling Author, Investor, and Chief Evangelist of Canva, joined me on a live broadcast podcast a few weeks back and shared his views on talent and leadership in his charming, authentic way. We started the episode with a few snippets from Guy’s bio ( You can find the full bio on his website. ) and spent a few minutes diving into his book, “Think Remarkable". We covered the topic of having a growth mindset, selling your dream, and embracing vulnerability. We also talked about sustainability, diversity, and accountability. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E181 · Thu, April 11, 2024
#180: Managing Retail Transformation, Talent, and Leadership
* Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota* In this episode, I sat down with Wouter Kolk, CEO of Europe and Indonesia at Ahold Delhaize, to discuss the latest trends in talent, leadership, transformation, and diversity. Wouter shared his personal journey, from joining Ahold Delhaize to leaving the company to expand his horizon, returning, and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. He also shed light on the impact of the pandemic on retail businesses and the various transformations they went through to adapt to the changing times. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E179 · Mon, April 01, 2024
#179: What Makes the Beauty Industry’s Supply Chain Different
*Hosted by Fei Yu* As a leader in the supply chain industry, Graeme Carter had a fascinating and adventurous career in the space. In this episode, he shared his journey with me, including how his time with P&G shaped his supply chain knowledge. He also shared how his roles in different companies before made him the leader he is today. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E178 · Fri, March 22, 2024
#178: New Balance Story - How Innovation and People Helped Double Revenue
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, we explore the journey of Dave Wheeler, the Chief Operating Officer of New Balance, a renowned sports apparel corporation. Having gained valuable experience as an electrical engineer during the peak of the Cold War, Wheeler's transition from defense to apparel marks an intriguing career shift. Throughout this episode, we explore his formative years, strategic career transitions, and the operational excellence that defines his current role at New Balance. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E177 · Thu, March 14, 2024
#177: Building Kenvue, Cross Industry Success and People
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Meri Stevens, Chief Operations Officer at Kenvue. Meri shares her vast experience in an industry that constantly demands adaptability and clear strategy and how this led to Kenvue’s domination in the market. She briefly explains how strategic divestitures help companies maximize their value by focusing on specific competencies and targeted audiences, providing an insider look into some of the toughest decision-making processes in business. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E176 · Fri, March 08, 2024
#176: Geopolitics, Green Economy, the Monkey and the Money
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu* You might already be very familiar with Dr. Kjell Anders Nordström, the author of several books, including Momentum. It’s been my pleasure to have him as a guest on the Leaders in Value Chain podcast. We discussed how the Corona events initiated his decision to write the book and the disruptions around the global economy. We also dived into his book, The Monkey and The Money, which follows the history of capitalism through the lens of an ape. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E175 · Fri, March 01, 2024
#175: Journey to CEO, AVON’s Omnichannel and Value Chain Development
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, we talked about Angela’s career – as a professional and as a leader- what drove her to pursue the executive path, and how her environment growing up affected her decisions. She shared some of the inflection points in her career, emphasizing how she didn’t let her degree and diploma define her career path and her experience of being interviewed for a position alongside 31 other candidates. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E174 · Fri, February 23, 2024
#174: Principles to Grow Costa Coffee's Reach Exponentially
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Francisco Javier Martínez Moreno, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Costa Coffee. We dived into the personal inflection points that shaped his journey as a supply chain professional and explored how adaptability and exposure to diverse cultures can lead to transforming operations for sustained value. Francisco shared his insights on how embracing challenges can shift the paradigm of supply chain management and the role of diversity in supporting global expansion, sharing a case study on how they did it in Costa Coffee. Moreover, we also discussed the power of end-to-end supply chain management and the new methods within the supply chain for a more efficient operation. Francisco also shared that by applying a comprehensive understanding of the value chain, leaders can create a positive environment, thereby increasing overall performance. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E173 · Tue, February 13, 2024
#173: Ports, Global Trade and What Matters Most in Transportation
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In episode 173 of the Leaders in Value Chain Podcast, my guest is Keith Svendsen, an influential figure in the port operations industry and CEO of APM Terminals- one of the world's largest port operators. We discussed the extensive networks of APM Terminals and how they overcome the logistical challenges in over 40 countries while ensuring constant and efficient global commerce. Furthermore, we also talked about how efficient ports transport goods and significantly contribute to national economies by lowering trade costs and fueling international competitiveness. Lastly, Keith advised young and mid-stage professionals on what helped him most in his career. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E172 · Tue, February 06, 2024
#172: Corning, Leaving a legacy and Non-Executive Boards
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Cheryl Capps, Board Member at Integer Holdings (NYSE: ITGR), World 50 Group, Elementum, ketteQ, and o9 Solutions, Inc. We looked back at her career in the corporate world- how she successfully transitioned from one stage of her career to another and how speaking the language of different functions greatly helped her. Cheryl shared with me an inspiring story about her time with a pharmaceutical company, where they succeeded in procuring and bringing medicine to the Dominican Republic to save a three-year-old girl’s life. She also shared the case study of Corning developing a Digitalized Global Risk Detection and Mitigation System. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E171 · Tue, December 19, 2023
#171: Managing Supply Chain in a Spin Off and Navigating Purpose in Consumer Health
Bart is the Chief Supply Chain Officer of Haleon, which he helped through the spin off journey from GSK. He also spent 14 years at Reckitt, where he was Head of Quality, Safety Sustainability and Compliance as well as Head of Global Operations for RB Health and held various other roles in the global health supply chain. Bart previously worked at Unilever for over a decade in a number of roles across manufacturing, procurement, planning and strategic projects in the UK and the Netherlands. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Career progression, leadership, and purpose in supply chain management Spinning off a consumer health business from a pharma company End-to-End Autonomy in Business Industry trends and supply chain challenges in consumer health Attributes of a great Supply Chain Leader and advice for Aspiring Board Member Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E170 · Wed, December 13, 2023
#170: How to beat distractions and create a focused work environment
Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. Nir co-founded and sold two tech companies since 2003 and was dubbed by The M.I.T. Technology Review as, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” He is the author of two bestselling books, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. His books have resonated with readers worldwide, selling over 1 million copies in over 30 languages. Indistractable received critical acclaim, winning the Outstanding Works of Literature Award as well as being named one of the Best Business and Leadership Books of the Year by Amazon and one of the Best Personal Development Books of the Year by Audible. The Globe and Mail called Indistractable, “the best business book of 2019.” Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: The psychology of distraction and how to overcome it 4 Steps to manage distractions and internal triggers Creating a distraction-free workplace culture AI and distraction. And will it take over the world? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E169 · Mon, November 13, 2023
#169: Turning Academia into Sustainable Resilience
Nadine Kiratli-Schneider is the Vice President of Supply Chain Risk and Sustainability at Schaeffler. She previously headed the corporate inbound supply chain, bridging logistics and sourcing for supplier criteria. Prior to Schaeffler, she was an Assistant Professor Of Purchasing and SCM at the university. With a strong background in academia and a passion for effective solutions, Nadine combines science and business to tackle complex transport challenges. She’s a strong believer in the power of diverse teams to make the supply chain resilient and sustainable. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Journey from academia to supply chain A holistic view of supply chain management Three biggest risks and challenges for global supply chain Supply chain as a key contributor to sustainability What can supply chain learn from academia Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E168 · Thu, October 12, 2023
#168: Unveiling Excellence in Automotive Supply Chain Leadership
Houssam is the Group VP supply chain of FORVIA, a $30 billion automotive company. He manages a supply chain of 12,000 people located in 250 plants globally. Houssam has an international background and a deep passion for the automotive industry. He takes great pride in supply chain and operations. Prior to joining FORVIA, he worked in various Supply Chain roles at large companies across industrial and telco, such as Stellantis, Bombardier, Michelin, and ALCATEL. He has led huge transformations and implementations around the globe. He began his career as a software engineer at CAPGEMINI. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Career Journey: a software engineer's shift to supply chain leadership. Success Formula: vision, listening, and team care for a thriving career. Team Culture: Forvia’'s culture emphasizes action over talk. Automotive supply chain: facing challenges and opportunities Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E167 · Fri, October 06, 2023
#167: How to build a logistics unicorn and make India the global talent hub
Deepak Garg was the Founder of Rivigo, where he built the most recent logistics unicorn in India. Rivigo transformed how transport was done in India by creating a relay truck model, where no driver would drive for more than four to five hours at a stretch and would return home the same day. Deepak has now started AnywhereJobs, with the intent of skilling 10 million Indian Talents for global job opportunities. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: The recipe of building a unicorn Entrepreneurship, mistakes, and lessons learned How Anywhere Jobs expands a lot of opportunities India’s Talent Export Opportunities Solving driver shortage in Europe with Indian drivers Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E166 · Fri, September 29, 2023
#166: Diversity, Purpose, and Passion in Pharma Supply Chain
Frederic Brut is the head of the supply chain EEMEA and the Asia Pacific, China & Japan Region for MSD. He describes himself as an inclusive leader, adapting with speed and agility to a continuously changing world. Prior to MSD, he held a number of Head of SC and Operations positions in various sectors, including Retail, Building Material products, and Pharmaceutical wholesaling in Europe and Latin America. Fred is passionate about rugby, CrossFit, traveling & cooking. He values loyalty, trust, and commitment. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Diverse Career Journey: Fred's versatile supply chain career Diversity and Inclusion Advocate: commitment to DEI and its significance Purpose-Driven Culture: fostering passion within and beyond the company Future Talent Qualities: essential qualities for future supply chain Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E165 · Mon, September 18, 2023
#165: M&As, Managing P&Ls and Running Refresco's SCM
Christoph Häusler joined Refresco in 2021 as Chief Manufacturing Officer. Christoph is an experienced Supply Chain & Manufacturing executive with an international track record. He has held several senior executive supply chain roles at Reckitt Benckiser since 2007, most recently as Member of the Executive Committee for the Hygiene Business leading the End-to-End Supply. He started his career at Procter & Gamble, of which 7 years in the beverages business, and is a graduate from the Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Career inflection points that got Christoph into supply chain How to integrate M&As from the supply chain lens A magic wand for supply chain improvement Culture Assessment in Refresco Hiring traits - soft skills and hard skills Advice for success in the supply chain Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E164 · Mon, September 11, 2023
#164: From ‘Hell’ to Heights: Journey in Supply Chain Leadership
Melanie Haas is the EVP of Supply Management at Rosenberger Group. Prior to Rosenberger, she brought an impressive 16-year experience at Continental AG, working in different countries and roles within supply chain and operations. Melanie is passionate about technologies serving supply chain, by integrating technology she not only enhances customer satisfaction but also massively drives up productivity. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Melanie’s unconventional Supply Chain journey Juggling career and family in a man’s industrial world Leading from the front: Melanie’s role in company growth The ERP Adventure: Melanie’s Roller Coaster ride in tech transformation Tomorrow’s Tools: Tech trends shaping the future of Supply Chain Beyond the Resume: What are the sought-after qualities in Supply Chain Talent Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E163 · Mon, September 04, 2023
#163: Conagra’s Operations, SCM, and Sustainable Initiatives
Alexandre "Ale" Eboli is the Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Conagra Brands. He has end-to-end supply chain responsibilities for the company, overseeing the manufacturing, procurement, environment, health and safety, plant quality, logistics, and transportation and warehousing teams. Ale earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Engineering from São Paulo University. Ale serves on the board for Ardent Mills. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Passion in execution that led Ale to go back to supply chain Five core principles for a successful supply chain Key KPIs in Conagra Stabilization of CPGs- identifying challenges and solving them Finding the right balance between sustainability initiatives and P&L Inspiring insights and thoughts to develop a career Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E162 · Thu, August 31, 2023
#162: Supply Chain, Sustainability and Leadership at Hempel - a CEO perspective
Michael Hansen was appointed Group President & Chief Executive Officer of Hempel in October 2022. Michael joined Hempel in May 2017 as Group Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, before becoming Executive Vice President of Energy & Infrastructure. He previously worked for 19 years at Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, where he most recently held the position of Vice President & Global Head of Sales at Maersk Line. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: What shaped Michael’s personal and professional growth How to make successful industry career transitions: leaving Maersk and joining Hempel Complexity as a strength in business relationships Seeking moral integrity and selfless leadership in hires Using reference checks and testing for self-awareness in hiring Advice for aspiring leaders: Balancing ambition with patience Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E161 · Tue, August 22, 2023
#161: Apple’s supply chain, China and Vision Pro
Patrick McGee is the FT’s San Francisco correspondent covering Apple and US technology. He was previously in Frankfurt, writing about the Volkswagen scandal and the challenge to German carmakers from electric vehicles and self-driving tech. He joined the Financial Times in 2013 to cover Asian markets from Hong Kong. He was previously a bond reporter at the Wall Street Journal in New York. He has a Master's in Global Diplomacy from Soas, University of London, and a degree in religious studies from the University of Toronto. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How Patrick started writing about tech, specifically Apple Will AI be a driving force in what happens in the tech world? Biggest geopolitical challenges for Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing What will happen to Apple if the conflict between China and Taiwan continues The future of Apple’s supply chain Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E160 · Mon, August 14, 2023
#160: From Mom of 3 to COO: The Unconventional Climb
On was born in the Swiss Alps with one goal: to transform the sensation of running. In 12 years, On has become a global sportswear brand, which continues to challenge "status quo", through innovation, commitment to performance and sustainability, and passion to inspire people to explore, move, and dream. During Jiahui’s 8 years at On, the company grew its global team from 40 to 2,000, went public in 2021, and achieved revenue growth of 60 times to 1.2B swiss francs in 2022. Before On, Jiahui had NO experience in supply chain, except for one month of night shift in a chocolate factory, and one course during MBA at Harvard Business School. She was once an assistant brand manager for M&M’s in Beijing, a stock trader at Merrill Lynch in Singapore, and a strategy and private equity consultant at Bain based in New York. As a mother of 2 (soon to be 3) small kids, Jiahui lives in Switzerland with her Chinese-speaking Swiss husband, who is the CEO of a local retail and real estate company. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How did Jiahui make a fast track to be a COO of a listed company How does Jiahui manage family life with 2 kids and 3rd on the way, and a COO job in a competitive retail environment Maintaining a young and innovative culture that is "not corporate but still corporate" Promoting diversity to the team Advice to young talents - three qualities Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E159 · Wed, August 09, 2023
#159: Logistics in Saudi Arabia and Development Vision for 2030
Loay Mashabi has been the Deputy Minister for Logistics Services at the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services since April 2021. He has also been a board member of Saudia Cargo since August 2021 and a board member of Saudi Exports from June 2021. Prior to his current position, Mashabi was the deputy governor for planning and development at Saudi Customs from September 2019 to March 2021. He served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Al-Soudah Development project, later known as Al-Soudah Development Co., at the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, from February 2019 to August 2019. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Navigating a career both in the public and private sectors Regulatory, economic policies, and infrastructure point of view Saudi Arabia Vision for 2030 – working closely with neighboring countries Why should companies invest in Saudi Arabia Initiatives in developing talents in the logistics sector Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E158 · Thu, August 03, 2023
#158: Leading with Authenticity and Integrity
Marika Lindstrom is currently the Head of Indirect Materials and Services Procurement at Philip Morris. She has 25 years of procurement and supply chain experience in consumer electronics and FMCGs with companies such as Unilever and Nokia. She's very passionate about sustainability and driving procurement integration with businesses to deliver growth, value, and innovation. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Marika’s international career journey in supply chain A balance between managing people and achieving KPIs Some challenging and rewarding moments The future of procurement and trends- sustainability and digitization Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E157 · Thu, July 20, 2023
#157: Death of Globalization and Rise of Regionalization
John Manners-Bell is the Chief Executive of Transport Intelligence, one of the leading market research companies specializing in the transport and logistics industry. He is also the Founder of the Foundation for Future Supply Chain, where he and his team deal with a couple of topics related to different manufacturing companies, how they operate, and how they send their footprints around the world, and global supply chains in general. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Early years in logistics and transportation up to running Transport Intelligence Deglobalization and the challenges it brings to global supply chains How regionalization will affect raw materials and shipping lines Addressing fundamental issues in the sector to attract more female talents Automation in the logistics and transportation space Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E156 · Mon, July 17, 2023
#156: How Siemens Smart Infracture SCM Works
Sven Markert currently serves as the Head of Supply Chain & Logistics - Siemens Smart Infrastructure at Siemens AG. In his role, he is responsible for SCM Logistics with more than 4000 employees across several business units. He is also managing and developing his own shared service operation for customer service and logistics. Sven is an executive International leader with 20+ years of business experience with a major in Business Administration. In addition, he is a strategic thinker and experienced in leading and implementing fully integrated company projects as well as IT implementation projects. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Career inflection points, from running your own company to more than two decades with Siemens Digital transformation amidst a global pandemic How to make change happen even if nobody likes change Driving a sustainable end-to-end supply chain and workforce transformation Use your elders to having the right mix of talent from the earlier generations to the young generation Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E155 · Thu, July 13, 2023
#155: The Origin of "Supply Chain" and Supercharging the SCM of the Future
Dr. Wolfgang M. Partsch is a pioneer in Supply Chain Management and an internationally recognized thought leader in this field. He has also played a key role in the development of many innovative Supply Chain concepts. And, he was the Project Manager of the first ever recorded Supply Chain Management project in the world. He has a great deal of experience in integrating and coordinating the entire Supply Chain on an international basis with over one hundred major projects in about 20 countries around the world leading to performance and profit improvements of several billions of Euros. He is author of dozens of Thought Leadership Papers in Supply Chain Management since 1979. He also has co-authored the book “Supercharging Supply Chains - New Ways to Increase Value Through Global Operational Excellence”, which was a best-selling business book published 1998 in USA and 1999 in Japan. During the last few years he has developed advanced solutions in the rapidly increasing field of Supply Chain Security and Risk Management, where he is an internationally recognized leader. Further he developed and executed many contacts and projects in the fields of “Green and Alternative Energy Solutions” since many years. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How did a snowstorm play a part in creating the word "supply chain" Becoming the pioneer and creator of the SCM process Supply chain development from the early ‘80s to 2020 Convincing C-Level and the board to focus on the end-to-end supply chain Why data is important in managing the supply chain Integration of the end-to-end supply chain Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E154 · Mon, July 10, 2023
#154: Embrace changes and Growth with Passion and Curiosity
Markus Reckling is currently the Chief Sales Officer Post and Parcel at DHL Group. He was the Managing Director of DHL Express Germany, with DHL Express being the leading international Courier company and part of the leading international logistics provider DHL Group. Markus has worked for the Group for more than 20 years, holding different positions including Head of Corporate Development and Managing Director of DHL Express Turkey. Experienced in leadership as well as in finding individual solutions for different tasks, Markus enjoys sharing and discussing his learnings. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How did Markus get started in the logistics industry, and what led him to his current position as an executive Most challenging and rewarding moments at DHL DHL's notable challenges and how the team strategize to overcome them, and what were the outcomes or results achieved The most critical lessons the supply chain community can learn from the challenges and successes at DHL Advice for younger talents who aspire to build a career in the logistics and supply chain industry Emerging trends or technologies that will significantly impact in the future of supply chain management Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E153 · Tue, July 04, 2023
#153: The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of Work
Professor Yossi Sheffi is Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL), and Director and Founder of the Master of Engineering in Logistics Program. He is a faculty member of the MIT Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, as well as the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society. Professor Sheffi has shared his knowledge through his books, including his latest, "The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of Work." He has been one of the leaders in the field at educating and sharing with the general public the wonders of supply chain logistics. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Why Dr. Sheffi wrote the book "The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of Work" Case studies and examples of the magic of the conveyer belt Are all human jobs doomed? Artificial Intelligence in supply chain and the future of work Importance of people in monitoring processes Transition and societal acceptance of Artificial Intelligence Progress in the education sector Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E152 · Mon, June 26, 2023
#152: Thomas Knudsen, Non Executive Chair at Toll Group
Thomas Knudsen has been servis as Non Executive Chair of Toll Group since July 2022. Having previously served as Managing Director at Toll Group between 2020 to 2022, as well prior to that as Toll’s President of Global Forwarding. Thomas is a senior executive with a global logistics career spanning more than 25 years. Thomas has held executive leadership, commercial, trade and route management roles in the Middle East, North America, Europe and Asia. Prior to joining Toll, Thomas was CEO, Asia Pacific at global logistics leader, Damco. Based in Singapore, he was responsible for the company’s day-to-day business operations for the Asia region, with more than 5000 colleagues in a region stretching from Japan to Myanmar. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Inflection points in Thomas' career- understanding different cultures Maintaining the relevance of 3PL industries Transitioning from the CEO to Chairman of Toll and the difference between the roles Staying relevant in an advancing and improving world through AI How to embrace failure whilst building your career Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E151 · Thu, June 15, 2023
#151: Dr. Thomas Schamberg, SVP Supply Chain at Evonik
Dr. Thomas Schamberg is the SVP Supply Chain at Evonik, one of the largest specialty chemicals groups in the world. As a global lead, Thomas ensures consistency and excellence across the supply chain, overseeing standards, performance, and best practices. In his previous role as VP of Supply Chain Solutions, he led an in-house consulting team, delivering transformative results through the implementation of innovative solutions and operational efficiency improvements. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Building an in-house consultancy group for supply chain management inside Evonik Principles to apply when going into new roles Story of the 20 seconds elevator pitch that led to the change in their supply chain structure Changing people’s mindset to think from an end-to-end perspective Is a fully autonomous supply chain possible? Constantly adapting skill sets on the journey Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E150 · Mon, June 12, 2023
#150: Paul Campbell, Senior Vice President Supply Chain Europe at PepsiCo
Paul Campbell is a 22-year PepsiCo veteran with experience working across all aspects of Supply Chain, including manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, customer facing and planning. Paul has worked in developing markets, leading the Supply Chain organization across Eastern Europe, and in developed markets, working in the UK Snacks business in several executive manufacturing roles. He has also led the Global Supply Chain for PepsiCo Global Concentrate Solutions (PGCS) and has experience in all of PepsiCo’s categories—Snacks, Beverage, Juice and Grains, and Dairy. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: What shaped Paul to become a thought leader Keeping the team engaged and giving them a sense of purpose Direct-to-carton initiative Main areas of Supply Chain focus to take PepsiCo to the next level Company’s diversity inside PepsiCo Why asking the right questions is important in building a career Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E149 · Wed, June 07, 2023
#149: Vijayan Chinnasami, Chief Operations Officer of Ultra Clean Technology
Vijayan Chinnasami is the Chief Operations Officer of Ultra Clean Technology (UCT). UCT is one of the leaders and providers of products and services for the semiconductor industry. They are the ones that make the tools that make the semiconductors. An extremely essential key point in this extremely valuable industry that we've read about and seen so much in the news lately. Vijayan is a seasoned professional within operations and supply chain and manages roughly 29 plants in UCT. Within his career, he's done a lot of different things. He started from an industrial engineering background and ended up in operations then general management positions running full P&Ls. He also worked for some large companies like Ericsson, Jabil, and Flextronics. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Inflection points in Vijayan’s career - expanding portfolio and exposure and avoiding boredom UCT’s growth journey for the last three years and principles for building relationships with suppliers. The importance of transparency in the supply chain Diversifying the supply chain and investing in Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Getting people excited to join the company Supply chain as a business enabler Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E148 · Wed, May 31, 2023
#148: Marisa Parabaugh, SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at AdventHealth
Marisa Parabaugh is the SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at AdventHealth. AdventHealth is a very large healthcare provider with 80,000 employees serving 6 million-plus patients every year with 51 hospital campuses operating in nine states in the US. And Marissa generously decided to share a couple of interesting case studies with us on the way they run their supply chain. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Marisa’s career as an industrial engineer Difference between the supply chain in manufacturing and healthcare Managing supply chain disruptions in healthcare Story of how the team moved over 40,000 pallets of PPE in about 40 days during the pandemic AdventHealth’s sustainability initiatives and signing the HHS pledge Career path inside AdventHealth - cross-training, talents, and internship programs Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E147 · Thu, May 18, 2023
#147: Nada Sanders, Professor of Supply Chain Management D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University
Nada Sanders is a distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University. She also served as a visiting professor at MIT and Harvard Business School. She teaches and has educated lots of people across many years in the field of supply chain management, with a particular focus on strategic supply chain design, demand management, and technology adoption. She has also written several books and writing the second edition of the Humachine book. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Nada Sanders’ career journey- from mechanical engineering and business school to supply chain Diving into forecasting and the advantage of having a technical background The second edition of the book- Humachine, and working with AI Reskilling and learning based on the new reality How important soft skills are to survive the new age Introduction to the 4i Model Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E146 · Wed, May 10, 2023
#146: David Simchi-Levi, Professor of Engineering Systems at MIT
David Simchi Levi is a well-known figure in the world of supply chain and engineering. He is a Professor of Engineering Systems at MIT. He founded a few companies over the course of his career in the realm of supply chain data analytics. He is an expert in the fields of supply chain management, operations, and business analytics. And he has published several books on the topic that are being read worldwide. There are a lot of people that have found inspiration in the work that Professor David has done. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Leading MIT’s data science lab and building a company that later on became part of IBM's technology infrastructure. Being ahead of the curve - prioritizing supply chain resiliency and business analytics Importance of data analytics to supply chain and the business as a whole Interesting projects David is currently working on Reinventing supply chain and looking end-to-end Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E145 · Fri, May 05, 2023
#145: Mourad Tamoud, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Schneider Electric
Mourad Tamoud joined Schneider Electric in 1997 as Supply Chain & Logistics Manager. In 2012 he became Senior VP of Global Supply Chain China, a post in which he had oversight of manufacturing and distribution operations for the region, and was responsible for safety, quality, customer satisfaction, procurement, and supply chain. Mourad was first appointed to the position of Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain Operations for Schneider Electric in June 2016. As of January 2019, Mourad added Procurement to his responsibilities and served as Chief Supply Chain Officer overseeing the end-to-end supply chain: including Procurement, Industrial Operations, Logistics & Network Design, and Planning, as well as driving the strategic agenda for the entire Supply Chain organization. He is also a member of the Schneider Electric Executive Committee. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: From engineering school to supply chain and logistics Challenges Schneider Electric faced during the pandemic and how they addressed it STRIVE and the Zero Carbon Project Thoughts about artificial intelligence How to hire right and key advice for the future Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E144 · Wed, April 26, 2023
#144: Tim Drury, CSCO at Americana Foods
Tim Drury is the Chief Supply Chain Officer of Americana Foods, which he joined in 2021. Prior to that, Tim had spent 20+ years with Unilever. During his long journey there, he spent time managing their supply chains across Europe, Asia, and Africa. In his last role there, he had leadership responsibility for more than 30,000 employees across the Middle East and Africa. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Career journey- 25 years with Unilever and transition to Americana Foods Americana Food’s KPI-driven assessment process Working with suppliers for sustainable packaging solutions Five key skills and competencies for supply chain: Empathy, Decisiveness, Enthusiasm, Creativity, and Drive Finding the balance between being a supply chain leader and being an athlete Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E143 · Mon, April 17, 2023
#143: Harald Emberger, CSCO, Head of Supply Chain at Beiersdorf
Harald Emberger joined Beiersdorf AG in 2015 as Chief Supply Chain Officer and a member of the Executive Committee. In this role, Harald has overall responsibility for the end-to-end supply chain globally. Prior to joining Beiersdorf, Harald held a variety of supply chain leadership roles with Unilever and Mars Inc. Harald’s background and experience present a truly global image. Throughout his career, he has lived in five different countries in three world regions. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Harald’s fascination with factories sparking his interest in supply chain Inflection points in Harald’s career Beiersdorf’s agile supply chain strategy and growth Key skills at board-level for supply chain executives How Harald achieved 50/50 in terms of diversity in his teams Advice to young professionals Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E142 · Tue, April 11, 2023
#142: David Prchala, Chief Operating Officer of Bugaboo
David Prchala is currently the COO of Bugaboo, since 2019. He brings along over 20 years of experience from consumer goods and juvenile industries like LEGO and Procter & Gamble. He has designed and led major strategic supply chain transformations. David is highly curious and passionate, and he loves to resolve complex operational challenges that brought him to different countries and continents. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Inflection points in David’s career- from consulting to operations and supply chain Making the complicated uncomplicated through Bugaboo’s product design The history of Bugaboo and their mission Product expansion and innovation Ensuring sustainability and environmental responsibility - working toward B Corp Certification Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E141 · Thu, March 30, 2023
#141: Cynthia Hutchison, CEO of the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing
As the CEO of the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing , Cynthia Hutchison leads efforts to engage the national manufacturing ecosystem through local, national, and international projects and activities that accelerate the transition toward advanced manufacturing. She directs programming that helps shape the global agenda on the future of production, strengthens the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector in the United States, and marries new technology and processes with valuable, tried manufacturing practices. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How was Automation Alley introduced to the World Economic Forum Building out the executive committee and establishing a national center The three pillars of USC4AM- innovation, sustainability, and inclusion- and their ongoing projects Workforce challenges in manufacturing, specifically in the USA Supporting companies and how to help them face challenges Valuing authenticity and accelerating opportunities Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E140 · Mon, March 27, 2023
#140: Brian White, SVP Supply Chain Management and Managing Director, Swarovski AG
Brian White is the Head of Supply Chain Management and MD for Swarovski AG. Prior to Swarovski, Brian worked in consulting for 18 years with PwC and EY helping global retail consumer and industrial companies transform their business through end-to-end integration of supply chains and operations. Brian started his leadership journey in production and supply chain roles for Tate & Lyle, the sugars and sweeteners company. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Communicate effectively with stakeholders Create effective and flexible supply chain strategies Understand P&L and what the business needs Build a customer-centric supply chain Be curious and use a ‘walk in my shoes’ approach Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E139 · Mon, March 20, 2023
#139: Alexander Streif, Vice President for Supply Chain Management at Northvolt
Alexander Streif is the Vice President for Supply Chain Management at Northvolt. Northvolt is a Swedish battery manufacturer and developer specializing in lithium technology for electric vehicles. They're also very much focused on manufacturing with clean energy with a clear mission to deliver batteries with an 80% low carbon footprint compared to those made using coal energy. Alexander has been a long-standing professional in supply chain and has done a multitude of roles has worked in Semicon for many, many years, then he joined Siemens, then he had about six years also with McKinsey on their operations practice. In the last two years, he's been with Northvolt. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Inflection points in Alexander’s career- understanding how important data is and prioritizing family How to set up the supply chain in a hyper-scaling environment How to grow from a few hundred to thousands of employees in a short time span Northvolt’s mission and prioritizing supply chain Factors in attracting good talents and career advice Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E138 · Thu, March 16, 2023
#138: Alexandre Baubert, CSCO, Head of Supply Chain at Signify
Alexandre Baubert is currently the CSCO, Head of Supply Chain at Signify. He joined Signify at the end of 2019 and immediately started to transform the supply chain function with a verticalization, specialization, and simplification strategy to bring improved customer satisfaction and long-term sustainable performance, driven by a renewed, talented, and ambitious workforce. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How Alexandre’s career in supply chain begun Sustainability angle of Signify LiFi - internet via light Main challenges that Alexandre foresees Hiring for skills vs hiring for attitude Advice for young professionals that are stepping into their careers Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E137 · Mon, February 20, 2023
#137: How to have more CEOs from Supply Chain
Recently the pair, Radu Palamariu and Knut Alicke who co-authored, From Source to Sold, a book which features a collection of stories from some of the most successful global operations and supply chain business leaders was interviewed by Maria Villablanca on Transform Talks. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: What inspired Radu and Knut to write a book How we can increase the number of CEOs with a background in Supply Chain How writing the book changed the way they view the Supply Chain Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E136 · Thu, February 09, 2023
#136: Ashish Sood, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Landmark Retail
Ashish Sood is the Chief Supply Chain Officer leading Landmark Retail’s end-to-end supply chain across the stores and e-commerce sectors across GCC, a role he has held since July 2021. With over two decades of expertise in Supply Chain Management, Ashish has extensive experience in building effective supply chain strategies and has been instrumental in defining the supply chain vision for Landmark Retail. He is focused on driving initiatives to transform the customer experience through digitization and continuous improvement with methodologies such as KATA and other people development initiatives. Having completed his Bachelor’s in engineering from the National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India, Ashish also holds a Master of Business Administration majoring in Operations and Finance from Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, India. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Supply Chain Function and Vision within Landmark Building customer centricity New disruptions and innovations The biggest challenge for supply chains in the next 10 years Building sustainability for future growth plans Key messages for professionals wanting to start a career in supply chain Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E135 · Wed, February 01, 2023
#135: Federico Marchesi, Head of Supply Chain Management at Haier Europe
Federico Marchesi is the Head of the Supply chain for Haier Europe. He brings 10 years of experience across various supply chain functions in multiple industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, and retail. He has an engineering background with a big passion for solving complex challenges. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Adapting New Normal: consumer behavior changes, supply chain disruptions, increased sustainability pressure Building Resilience: diverse suppliers, advanced technology, new skills Directing Sustainability: Prioritizing eco-friendly practices Focusing on People: adaptability, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, tech-savvy Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E134 · Mon, December 19, 2022
#134: Bodo Bokämper, VP Digitalization & Processes, Global Procurement at BMW Group
Bodo Bokämper is the VP of Procurement at BMW AG, responsible for Processes & Digitalization. Bodo has 25 years of experience in the automotive industry. He is a guru in building and implementing strategy, procurement operations, and digital transformation. In his current position, Bodo is transforming BMW Group‘s procurement function towards a data-driven organization with highly automated processes. Bodo has an interest in start-ups, disruptive solutions, and people. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Digital Procurement Transformation starts with a mindset Hurdles and measures to implement digitalization Future of digital procurement at BMW Qualities and skills to strengthen the BMW team Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E133 · Tue, November 22, 2022
#133: The Making of "From Source to Sold"
Knut Alicke and Radu Palamariu are both very high profile, highly respected figures in the world of supply chain and were interviewed by Tom Raftery on The Digital Supply Chain podcast. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: What was the genesis of the book? 26 supply chain leaders and mixed recipes to success The journey of publishing a book in just one year Best stories and hiccups along the way CHAIN Model Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E132 · Tue, October 11, 2022
#132: Roberto Canevari, EVP and CSCO at The Estée Lauder Companies
Roberto Canevari was named Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain in July 2021. In this role, he oversees The Estée Lauder Companies’ Global Supply Chain operations, including end-to-end procurement, manufacturing, planning, quality assurance, and logistics for the company’s diverse brand portfolio across all channels and geographies. Canevari is a dynamic and strategic leader who has led and transformed the supply chain organizations of several global, luxury, and brand-led companies. Prior to joining The Estée Lauder Companies, he served as Executive Vice President of Supply Chain, Europe, at Unilever PLC where he oversaw end-to-end supply chain operations for the company’s European business. In addition to being a highly experienced and innovative expert in his field, Mr. Canevari has a deep passion for driving an organization’s culture and values. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How Roberto ended up in supply chain and what excites him Building resilience within the organization through people, culture, and change management Empowering local teams and accelerating the decision-making process Allowing people to learn from their mistakes and leading a team Culture, Diversity, Hiring, and Soft Skills Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E131 · Sun, September 18, 2022
#131: Shekar Natarajan, Chief Supply Chain Officer at American Eagle Outfitters
Shekar Natarajan is the Chief Supply Chain Officer for American Eagle Outfitters and has been with the company for quite a few years. He has done pretty much all the different scopes and roles within supply chain with a great impact. He's had a long-standing career within supply chain. He has worked for several very large FMCG companies earlier in his career, including Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and AB InBev. He also made significant things within very large retailers such as Walmart and Target. Now he's driving some extremely interesting projects within the American Eagle Outfitters supply chain, including the acquisition that they've made to Quiet Logistics and AirTerra. They are creating a sharing platform where logistics and supply chains can be looked across different retailers and different brands. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Why Shekar's career was a series of accidents How did Shekar convince AEO’s CEO of significant acquisitions within the supply chain and logistics sector Building the Shopify of Logistics and how will it work Why should brands and retailers collaborate on supply chain Dogged persistence and the keys to success Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E130 · Fri, September 09, 2022
#130: Benoit Dauchin, CTO LVMH - Nestlé - P&G - Vodafone – Kingfisher and Board Member for Princess Yachts (LVMH, LCatterton)
Benoit Dauchin has 20+ years of experience in leading operations globally, within consumer products and retail. Benoit is an Omnichannel pioneer, brand development passionate, and profitable growth committed. He has forged a track record in orchestrating fast pace & high impact business transformations. Servicing companies and PE funds, both in growth enabling and turnaround contexts. Benoit is based in Switzerland and operates globally. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: What it takes to be a unique leader How to motivate teams and keeping the organization in times of disruption Major learnings and challenges through COVID Secret sauce of transformation Benoit’s professional idol or inspiration Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E129 · Fri, May 20, 2022
#129: Christophe Mugnier-Pollet, VP Global Supply Chain of Vestas
Christophe Mugnier-Pollet is the VP Global Supply Chain Management at Vestas based in Denmark. Christophe has a professional longtime experience within the supply chain. Previously, he also worked for ABB and Schneider Electric. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Cristophe’s journey to getting into supply chain Differences in IBP in an FMCG environment vs a Vestas environment Best practices, key lessons and learnings from Cristophe’s past experiences Collaboration and building partnerships with suppliers Changes on how Vestas works with investors in times of disruption Highest demand skills in the future Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E128 · Fri, April 29, 2022
#128: Massimo Andolina, Senior Vice President Global Operations at Philip Morris International
Massimo Andolina is the SVP Operations at Philip Morris International (PMI) since 2018. He joined the company in 2008 as Director Operations Planning and served in various VP roles thereafter, including VP PMI Business Transformation. Prior to joining PMI, Massimo held a variety of international positions in strategic marketing and general management for Tetra Pak and in operations for R.J. Reynolds. PMI is a leading international tobacco company working to deliver a smoke-free future and evolving its portfolio for the long-term to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sector. Since 2008, PMI has invested more than USD 9 billion to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke, with the goal of completely ending the sale of cigarettes. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Inflection points in Massimo’s career PMI’s transformation from a tobacco to an electronics company From a manufacturing-centric to a customer-centric supply chain What worked and what didn't in the transformation process Why the ability to learn and unlearn is key to PMI’s transformation Leap frogging supply chain and change management Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E126 · Tue, April 12, 2022
#126: Golden Skills, Changing Industries and Networking
Radu Palamariu recently spoke with the master students at Zaragoza Logistics Center on the topic of changing careers of functions, hard and soft skills to have as a supply chain professional, and establishing connections and having the right mentor in the company. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Insights on transitioning from one country or industry to another Network, Network, Network Rule of 3 follow ups Skills supply chain professionals should have Recruitment and hiring process in Europe versus Asia How to get great mentors Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E127 · Tue, April 12, 2022
#127: Steven Merkt, President of Transportation Solutions at TE Connectivity
Steven Merkt is the President, Transportation Solutions of TE Connectivity. As leader of the Transportation Solutions segment – one of the world’s largest suppliers of connectivity and sensor solutions to the automotive and commercial vehicle marketplaces – Steven is responsible for all aspects of sales, development, and operations for the segment worldwide. Steven joined TE in 1989 and has held leadership positions in general management, operations, engineering, marketing, supply chain, and new product launches. He was appointed to his current position in August 2012, after serving as President of TE’s Automotive business. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Steven’s journey with TE Connectivity - from being an engineer to executive management roles The 4 phases of the Electric Vehicle market Preparing EV Supply Chains for the Boom Global OEMs building their EV Infrastructures How important is proximity to clients to TE Connectivity Being bold and putting customers first Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E125 · Fri, April 01, 2022
#125: Heineken SCM, IoT and 3D Printing
Magne Setnes is currently the Chief Supply Chain Officer at HEINEKEN. Magne joined HEINEKEN in 2000 and has held a number of senior international leadership roles across Supply Chain, Commerce and General Management in The Netherlands, United States, and Austria. Between 2002 and 2011 he held various roles in Supply Chain and Commerce, including HEINEKEN Export, Planning Manager HEINEKEN Netherlands Supply, Director Supply Chain HEINEKEN USA, Director Control HEINEKEN Global Supply Chain, and Supply Chain Director Brau Union Austria. He was appointed Sr. Director HEINEKEN Global Commerce Innovations in 2014, and Managing Director of Brau Union Austria in 2018. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Magne's career - from AI to SCM Open platform IoT and how HEINEKEN uses it in their Supply Chain 3D printing for spare parts Navigating commodity price hikes How to create a learning organization Why it is key to keep SCM simple for the executive management Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E124 · Wed, March 16, 2022
#124: FMCG vs Pharma, Omnichannel and Central Planning
Tariq Farooq is the Senior Vice President Global Supply Chain at Sanofi, leading the operations globally for a diverse 35 billion USD pharma and biotech business. Previously, he spent 19 years at P&G in various roles and business units and worked for seven years at Danone as VP Global Manufacturing and EMEA Operations. Tariq has experience across all facets of Operations and Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement and Engineering. And has done significant transformation projects at regional and global scale. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Why Tariq switched industries from FMCG to healthcare (and also main differences between them) How online healthcare and changing the rules of the game Omnichannel developments at Sanofi and what needed to change How Tariq's team centralized their planning: the good as well as the bad Future SCM skills needed Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E123 · Tue, November 16, 2021
#123: Michael Corbo, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Colgate-Palmolive
Mike Corbo became Chief Supply Chain Officer in 2011, the culmination of a lifelong Colgate career building our best-in-class capabilities across the globe. Previously he served from 2005 to 2011 as Vice President, Global Oral Care Supply Chain. Mike joined Colgate after graduating from Lafayette College in 1982 and worked in myriad roles across the U.S. In 1995, Mike moved to the Philippines as Director of Manufacturing Operations before becoming General Manager, Portfolio Simplification, Asia Pacific, in Malaysia. Mike has transformed our Supply Chain into an externally recognized global leader in productivity, resilience and sustainability. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Mike’s 40 years career with Colgate (and 18 different roles) What are some focus areas in the supply chain (and the "factory in a box" concept his team has come up with) How to collaborate more for Sustainable SCM True Zero to Waste initiative by Colgate-Palmolive People and building teams Secret sauce of long term career success Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E122 · Tue, September 28, 2021
#122: Ivanka Janssen, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Philips
Ivanka Janssen is the Chief Supply Chain Officer of Philips. Ivanka is one of the most prominent supply chain executives in our network. She has had a long career across different facets of the supply chain in several companies across the fast-moving consumer goods industries and for the last three years, she has been leading the supply chain function for Philips. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How Ivanka started her career in supply chain by working 4 shifts and how her father told her decades ago the future is in SCM Philips’s shift to using AI and ML in planning and forecasting processes – and lessons learned Five-pillar program of boosting S&OP processes – I learn, I adopt, I play, I ensure, and I enrich Efforts and initiatives that organizations can do to a more diverse work environment Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E121 · Tue, August 17, 2021
#121: Transportation and Last-mile Space Investments by SoftBank
In this episode, we had Anna Lo and Jon Hong from SoftBank Vision Fund as our guests. Both of them have overseen investments in the logistics and transportation space from SoftBank. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: What does Softbank look for in companies (and will they ever invest in an asset-heavy company like a shipping line?!) Why investing is even more binding than a marriage What are the trends in Logistics Technology Key criteria for selecting the right investments Sustainable Investing Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E120 · Wed, August 11, 2021
#120: Xiuling Guo, Managing Director of Cargill
Xiuling Guo is the Managing Director Asia for the edible oil business of Cargill. Xiuling has held a multitude of other roles around strategy, sourcing, S&OP, and lean manufacturing. And before Cargill, she was a Supply Chain Director with Yum! Brands Group in China. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How to make the switch from supply chain to full PnL What are key areas of focus as a leader (E2E supply chain matters!) Why Xiuling thinks planning is key as a function (even if accurate forecasting is impossible) Understanding the WHY is much more important than the WHAT or the HOW Best career advice and inflection points Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E119 · Tue, July 27, 2021
#119: Francesca Gamboni, SVP Global Supply Chain at Stellantis
Francesca Gamboni is the SVP Global Supply Chain at Stellantis. She brings more than 25 years of management responsibility in supply chain management. Across diverse industries such as Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Aerospace, Aluminium and Cosmetic industry sectors. Stellantis N.V. is a Dutch-domiciled multinational automotive manufacturing corporation, formed in 2021 on the basis of a 50-50 cross-border merger between the Italian-American conglomerate Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the French PSA Group. As of May 2021, Stellantis is the sixth-largest automaker worldwide with 300,000 employees, a presence in more than 130 countries with manufacturing facilities in 30 countries. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How Francesca worked across 6 different industries Tips and tricks to make the transitions successful The current chip crisis in automotive and need for ecosystem collaboration How Stellantis implemented their S&OP process A case study in track and trace and reduce lost (stolen) containers by 50% Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E118 · Tue, July 06, 2021
#118: How Supply Chains Run the World – and Finding People to Run Them | Career on the Move
Radu Palamariu was interviewed by Tyler Kern on Cargomatic’s Podcast, Careers on the Move. On the topic of hiring top-level executives, working in the supply chain, and how COVID-19 disruption affected the supply chain. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Radu’s career path and how it is to be in the executive search business What motivates people to get into supply chain How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect people’s awareness of the supply chain The most rewarding thing with working in the supply chain and advice to people starting their career in the industry Why it is important to have an agile culture in an organization Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E117 · Thu, July 01, 2021
#117: Susana Elvira, Chief Human Resources Officer of A.P. Moller – Maersk
Susana Elvira is the Chief Human Resources Officer of AP Moller-Maersk. She is a great professional in the HR field and has been with Maersk for close to 20 years in many different roles across different geographies. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Driving change and why it isn't a straight line - sometimes 3 steps forward are followed by one step backward Recruitment and how to attract the right people What keeps people at Maersk The power of being authentic and vulnerable Susana's own story around diversity and inclusion Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E116 · Fri, June 18, 2021
#116: Asger Lauritsen, Group Executive Management and CPO Supply Chain & Manufacturing at FLSmidth
Asger Lauritsen is a Group Executive Management, Chief Procurement Officer - Supply Chain & Manufacturing at FLSmidth, having responsibility over end to end supply chain functions. He has over 20+ years of operations, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, innovation and project experience from large complex engineering, process and transportation companies. Having also previously held executive roles in Norden as double hatting CPO and CTO. As well as several positions in Maersk, from general manager, to heading IT, operations and in his last role, being chief procurement officer FLSmidth is one of the leading suppliers of engineering, equipment and services to the cement and mining industries globally with more than 13,000 employees. Every year, they have 750K supplier deliveries and 250K customer deliveries. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: What helped Asger navigate many different career, scopes of jobs and geographical locations Nearshoring trends around the world Reducing the no. of suppliers from 15,000 to 7,500, with 90% of the business belonging to just 1,400 suppliers. Challenges along the journey! Digitalisation, A.I. and ‘robots’. And how they are likely to replace the one system-wide systems from Oracle, SAP or similar. Sustainability and FLS target carbon neutrality by 2030 which is incredibly ambitious in that space. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E115 · Mon, June 07, 2021
#115: Tonya Jackson SSVP and Chief Product Delivery Officer of Lexmark
Tonya Jackson is senior vice president and chief product delivery officer for Lexmark International. Tonya has been with Lexmark for 36 years and in her current role, Tonya is responsible for hardware and supplies development, supply chain, manufacturing, and service delivery. From 2016 to 2020, she served as chief supply chain officer, responsible for worldwide supply chain operations and the shared services centers for Lexmark. She has been in global supply chain operations since 2013. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Tonya’s career of 36 years with one company (and what the key role that made the most difference) Chips shortages and how engineering works with supply chain to fix it How Tonya's team designed an inhouse supplier visibility tool in record time (key is communication between teams: engineers, data scientists, planners and sales) Key career advice Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E114 · Fri, May 28, 2021
#114: Susan Johnson, EVP Global Connections and Supply Chain at AT&T
Susan Johnson is the Executive Vice President of Global Connections & Supply Chain for AT&T. In this capacity, she is responsible for AT&T’s international & domestic strategy and partnership development for network connections. She also leads Supply Chain functions within AT&T Communications supporting the Entertainment Group, Business Services, and Technology and Operations. Her team manages strategic sourcing, purchasing, supplier diversity, sustainability, and supply chain logistics. Jointly, her organization is responsible for a spend portfolio of over $70B that covers all of AT&T’s network and goods & services, domestically & internationally. Ms. Johnson began working for AT&T in Corporate Development and over her 20-year career has served in a variety of positions within the AT&T portfolio of companies. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Her own career and how the many jobs in banking, finance, investor relations, strategy helped her in her supply chain role Challenges with chip shortages and how is AT&T tackling it COVID-19 has disrupted the retail channel – how has AT&T adapted to this via direct to consumer model, self installations, etc A big challenge across the chain is a lack of trust between the different parties – what can be done to address it Supplier diversity and how to achieve it Supply chain skills of the future and best career advice Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E113 · Mon, May 03, 2021
#113: Emer Cunningham, VP Internal Medicine Global Supply Chain at Pfizer
Emer has +20 years of experience in the pharma industry across manufacturing, engineering, operational excellence, and supply chain. Her experience in operational excellence saw her gain extensive experience in value stream improvement of global products, project coaching, training delivery, and support for lean transformation. Furthermore, in product portfolio management she was responsible for strategic supply chain design and identified and executed cross-functional, strategic projects. She has been with Pfizer for over 20 years in various roles. And in her current role for close to 2.5 years as Vice President Internal Medicine Global Supply Chain. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Her own career from a chemical engineer to lean and ops excellence and now to the world of supply chain Examples of how Pfizer manages their Internal Medicine division, with 400 products and 9000 unique SKUs What keeps Emer up at night What skills are most needed Best career advice that she received (it does link to stop the overthinking) Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E112 · Fri, April 30, 2021
#112: Building Relationships and Leveraging Social Media | The Logistics Tribe
Radu Palamariu was interviewed by Boris Felgendreher on Logistics Tribe . On the topic of how to leverage social media, build your personal brand and advance your career in logistics and SCM The Logistics Tribe is a weekly podcast about the world of global logistics and supply chain management. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How COVID-19 affected hiring and executive search in general Bringing more stories to life regarding the supply chain industry and its contribution How to tell your story in a way that people can really understand Leveraging LinkedIn and other social media networks How being active on social media helps in finding the right talent for a role Importance of building relationships and talking to clients Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E111 · Fri, April 16, 2021
#111: Pilar Madrigal Director of Investment Advisory Costa Rica Investment Promotion Agency (CINDE)
Pilar Madrigal is the Head of Investment Advisory, at the Costa Rican Investment Promotion Agency (CINDE). She joined CINDE in 1998 and during her 20-year career at CINDE, she has been instrumental in leading the organization's international promotion efforts. In her current role, she is responsible for developing strategies, activities and programs to promote foreign direct investment into Costa Rica as well as overseeing the long-term growth of the companies already established in the country. Prior to joining CINDE, Pilar was appointed as Third Secretary to the United Nations, It was during that period that Costa Rica held both the Presidency of the Group of the 77 (G-77) and of the United Nations Security Council. Pilar studied marketing at the Universidad Internacional de las Américas. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Restoring activities and trends in manufacturing and supply chains Talent and how to develop the right skills to cater to the companies needs Sustainability and how Costa Rica is 99% operating on renewable energy (key point for companies investing) Trade dynamics across USA, Europe. LATAM and Asia Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E110 · Thu, March 18, 2021
#110: Bruno Sidler Chief Operating Officer of Lonrho & Board Member at Bertschi, E2Log, Global Airlift
Across his long career, he worked for many years for Panalpina, where he served as CEO for 8 years. Subsequently, he served across a few executive roles in CEVA Logistics, and then as global COO of DKSH. Currently, he is the COO of Lonhro, as well as sits on the boards of Scan Global Logistics, Bertschi AG, e2log, and Global Airlift Solutions. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Will A.P. Moller - Maersk and CMA CGM succeed in the one-stop-shop strategy? Why we live on credit after the lengthy COVID19 situation and impact on staff morale Key mistake most companies make: forget to ask the customer what they want! What makes a great leader? (Bruno answer may surprise you) Digital freight forwarders vs traditional - is it either or/and and Mergers and Acquisitions - where will this lead in the next years? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E109 · Thu, March 11, 2021
#109: Andreu Marco, Global Supply Chain Executive
Andreu Marco, Global Supply Chain Executive and Former Global SVP SCM for Burberry. Andreu was one of the pioneers of implementing omnichannel strategies and helped Burberry become the leading luxury brand in omnichannel sales. He has had a long career having also worked for Inditex, one other of the industry giants Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Why the key to any transformation is change management and how Burberry did it to break siloes more than 100 years old Remember, it is always about the CUSTOMER first – the role of supply chain is to minimize friction from the product reaching the customer How to use technology to assist the change Why Inditex years were key for Andreu Marco journey Role of 3PLs and why without a “marriage” approach any relationship will fail Education in supply chain and what is currently missing Sustainability in packaging and last mile Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E108 · Thu, March 04, 2021
#108: Hussein Wehbe Chief Executive Officer of fetchr
Hussein is a Public and Private sector leader with more than 20 years of experience in the service and logistics industry. In his experience includes UPS where he served as the Managing Director for the Middle East. Prior to joining UPS, Hussein served as a full-time Advisor to the Federal Government at the UAE's Prime Minister's Office, and before that he used to Lead Aramex International in the Gulf region, where he spent almost 17 years of his career. Currently, Hussein is the CEO of Fetchr. Fetchr is an international express, mail delivery, and logistics services company. It helps local merchants and global brands build, launch, and grow profitable eCommerce businesses with an easy-to-use proprietary shipping and logistics solution. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Changing roles across private, government, and startups The future of e-commerce, returns, and how to balance sustainability Why he is active on social media and the impact it has on his company and his personal connections How to get unintended celebrity status using LinkedIn Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E107 · Thu, February 25, 2021
#107: Startups in Supply Chain from a Venture Capital Perspective
In this episode, we have Sune Stilling and Peter Hove Hildebrandt as our guests. Sune Stilling is the Co-founder of Project Aviato, an independent investment fund to support companies with ideas in transport and logistics. Prior to joining Project Aviato, Sune led Maersk's investment arm Maersk Growth since 2017 and reporting directly to the Group CEO Søren Skou. Maersk is one of the world’s leading transport and logistics companies. Also, the largest container ship and supply vessel operator in the world, controlling ~ 20% of seaborne consumer goods — from apparel through autos. Peter Hove Hildebrandt is the Co-founder of Project Aviato, an independent investment fund to support companies with ideas in transport and logistics. Prior to Project Aviato, he joined Maersk in 2005, and in 2020 he became the Head of Transportation. Peter is responsible for leading and driving the digital transformation of the Maersk Ocean & Logistics business. Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How to spot a million-dollar startup The key skills that most start-up founders miss (SALES, FINANCIALS, SALES!) How not to screw up investments Where the supply chain and logistics industry is heading in next years Why Rune Sørensen is the best asset any company could hope for How they filter good startups to invest in Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E106 · Mon, February 15, 2021
#106: Benjamin Gordon Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital
Benjamin Gordon is the founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital, a West Palm Beach-based investor in leading transportation, logistics, and supply chain technology companies. At Cambridge Capital, Benjamin seeks to invest in high-growth companies in supply chain. Examples include Grand Junction (sold to Target), XPO, Bringg, and others. Cambridge adds value through operating expertise, M&A, and CEO relationships in supply chain. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Benjamin journey in logistics , how he pitched his grandfather, and why he was rejected His first start-up and most expensive mistakes The 4 things he looks at to evaluate startups How to spot a good deal in investment banking How will the 3PL industry look like in 10 years Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E105 · Mon, February 08, 2021
#105: Colin Bryar Co-author of Working Backwards Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon
Colin co-authored the book, "Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon," which is a first-person account of how Amazon created and implemented the principles and processes that have made it successful. He takes you in the room and shows how these principles and practices were used to create four key Amazon business: Kindle, Amazon Prime, Prime Video, and Amazon Web Services. We provide practical steps for applying them in your own organization, large or small. He also is the co-founder of Working Backwards where he helps companies learn how to work backward. Prior roles include 12 years at Amazon, with roles from Vice President at Amazon, two years as Technical Advisor to Jeff Bezos, COO at IMDb, and COO at Singapore-based RedMart. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How did the 14 leadership principles of Amazon come about Amazon’s hiring process - bar raiser process The organization that moves faster will innovate more - Single-threaded leadership principle The best way to fail at inventing something is to make it someone's part-time job Handling customer experience and fulfillment - Amazon’s backward process Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E104 · Tue, December 29, 2020
#104: Webinar: Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in APAC
Alcott Global hosted a webinar entitled, "Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in APAC." Von Vanmolkot, Daniel Chee Chung Wong, Michael Culme-Seymour, and Lim Ching Kiat joined us as panelists. Some of the main topics discussed in the webinar: How are the key supply chain players preparing for the vaccine distribution Biggest challenges ahead What are the biggest unknowns so far and how can we mitigate them How will the APAC region solve the distribution challenges Panelist: Von Vanmolkot - EVP Distribution and Client Services, Zuellig Pharma Daniel Chee Chung Wong - Vice President, Strategy, Planning & Engineering, SATS Michael Culme-Seymour - Advisor, World Health Organization Lim Ching Kiat - Managing Director, Air Hub Development Changi Airport Group Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E103 · Wed, December 23, 2020
#103: Essa Al-Saleh Chairman of the Board of Volta Trucks
Essa Al-Saleh joined Volta Trucks as the Chairman of the Board in October 2020. Volta Trucks is an electric vehicle manufacturer. Volta has set out to create an all-electric truck specifically to be used in and around cities and urban areas. In addition to Volta Trucks, Essa is the CEO of Agitero AG, an advisory and investment business based in Switzerland. Prior to this, Essa was the President and CEO of Agility’s Global Integrated Logistics (GIL), based in Baar, Switzerland. He had been with Agility since 1998 and assumed the CEO of Agility Global Integrated Logistics in 2007. During his time at Agility, Essa led the transformation of Agility GIL from a 300 person operation in one country into one of the top ten global logistics businesses, with over $4 billion in revenues operating in over 100 countries with more than 18,000 people. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: From being an engineer to a CEO Growing Agility from 400 people to a global company and 18000 staff Learning from mistakes and being curious Books that influenced Essa’s career Finding the balance between strategy and execution Trends in automation and upskilling people Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
Sun, December 20, 2020
#102: Bonnie Fetch Vice President Global Supply Chain at Cummins
Bonnie Fetch is currently the Vice President Supply Chain at Cummins Inc. Cummins Inc. is a corporation of complementary business units that design, engineer, manufacture, distribute, and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions, and electrical power generation systems. Bonnie is in-charge in leading the Global Supply Chain for Cummins’ distribution business segment and leading company-wide Supply Chain transformation for Cummins with the responsibility to implement Supply Chain Services operations globally and significantly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain processes. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Bonnie’s journey from running her own business to becoming HR head and then transitioning as running the PnL of a 400 million business How Bonnie learned about engines and transmission gear from her dad Importance of Data Analytics to gain insights to predict and forecast Automation, Robotics, and Scalability during the pandemic Key reasons to maneuver a different career path How to encourage more diversity and why Bonnie wrote a book on this Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E101 · Wed, December 16, 2020
#101: Kara Goldin Founder & CEO of Hint
Kara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water, and has since expanded outside of the beverage industry with the recent launch of hint sunscreen. She is also the author of “Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters”, which is part autobiography, a part business memoir about her journey building hint into a successful company. Kara has been named among Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs and Forbes’ 40 Women to Watch Over 40. Also, the Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: From chasing Steve Jobs for a job to running a 1 billion business and then to setting up Hint Starting a new company whilst being pregnant Challenges in launching a new category in the market – unsweetened flavored water, and being a mission-based company Listening to people say you can’t and quitting vs throwing the gas and keep going The biggest message from the book Undaunted, “do it or don’t do it, it is up to you” Getting past doubts and worries Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E100 · Thu, December 10, 2020
#100: Pier Luigi Sigismondi President at Dole Packaged Foods
For over 20 years, Pier-Luigi Sigismondi has worked at the intersection of purpose-led brands and value creation for the business. He is a strong believer in the proactive role companies can play against climate change, social equality, and inclusion when doing business. As President of Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods, a 169 year-old-brand, he is leading a profound transformation, with a vision to make it an iconic Nutrition and Wellness company. One that is driven by purpose, globally. Prior to Dole, Pier-Luigi was the President of Unilever for South East Asia and Australasia. He joined Unilever and its Executive Board in 2009. Before joining Unilever, Pier-Luigi was Vice President of Corporate Operations Strategies at Nestle’ SA (CH) and VP Operations and R&D Nestle’ Mexico. He has served as Non-Executive Director of Rexel SA Supervisory Board and was a Board Member of Ben & Jerry’s, one of the brightest purpose-led brands. In August 2020, Pier Luigi was appointed non-Executive Chairman of Sustenir, a vertical farming start-up based in Singapore committed to delivering triple-bottom-line value to Temasek and other future strategic investors committed to the urban farming industry. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How Pier Luigi made the switch from being Unilever Chief Supply Chain officer to a CEO role The importance of purpose beyond buzz words How COVID-19 affected sustainability within different companies Driving and selling sustainability Carbon emission in transportation and manufacturing Developing CEOs from supply chain Shaping cultures in different organizations Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E99 · Thu, December 03, 2020
#99: Francisco Betti Head of Advanced Manufacturing and Production at World Economic Forum
Francisco Betti joined the World Economic Forum in May 2015. He is an international development professional and is currently leading the platform for Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Production, which was launched by the Forum at its Annual Meeting 2017, upon request of world-leading governments and companies. The platform is helping global leaders anticipate how advanced manufacturing technologies are transforming factories, business models and partnerships, and to understand the implications for the economy, society, and environment in order to shape a more inclusive future. The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan, or national interests. Prior to joining the World Economic Forum, Francisco worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers SA in Geneva, Switzerland, primarily running management consulting projects for international organizations. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Changes the pandemic has created across supply chains and manufacturing across the world. Geopolitical dimension of the global economy and innovation's massive acceleration. Next levels of transformation across different companies to fill in the gap that emerged on the supply side. Transformation of operations and business models Future of manufacturing and operations in terms of of artificial intelligence, robotics, analytics Resilience as a major competitive advantage Automation and augmentation as a major investment to adapt to the new normal Readiness for adapting to change things that companies can practically do to constantly upgrade Future of manufacturing and production in terms of different talents from across multiple industry Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E98 · Thu, November 26, 2020
#98: Daniel Stanton, "Mr. Supply Chain"
Daniel Stanton, most fondly known to most of us as Mr. Supply Chain, is the best selling author of Supply Chain Management for Dummies. He has worked with Caterpillar, the U.S. Navy, APICS (now ASCM), MHI. Daniel has also been a professor at Bradley University, Jack Welch Management Institute, and National American University and is currently a LinkedIn Learning Instructor of over 10 LinkedIn Courses. He is recognized as a "Pro to Know" for Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine, and a Supply Chain Futurist for IBM Sterling Supply Chain. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Growth of LinkedIn Learning during this pandemic How LinkedIn Learning is developing courses regarding supply chain operations How important storytelling is for professionals and executives The progress on the COVID vaccine by Pfizer Supply Chain Certifications through online classes Promoting supply diversity and sustainability Building relationships Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E97 · Mon, November 23, 2020
#97: John Church EVP of Supply Chain & CSCO at General Mills
John Church is currently the Executive Vice President of Supply Chain & Global Business Solutions and the Chief Supply Chain Officer at General Mills. General Mills is one of the leading American producers of packaged consumer foods, especially flour, breakfast cereals, snacks, prepared mixes, and similar products. It is also one of the largest foodservice manufacturers in the world. General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands. John has global accountability for Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing, Engineering, Human Safety, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Sustainability. In 2017, Church was also tasked to assume leadership and oversight of General Mills’ Global Business Solutions function, which provides business process solutions, information technology, and shared services to the Company. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: 15% to 20% demand surge to the business due to COVID-19 Building transparency and agility Responding to the fast shift of the demand Food safety as the number one priority 52% of greenhouse gas footprint from agriculture General Mills’ innovation and sustainability initiatives Creating win-wins for all Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E96 · Wed, November 11, 2020
#96: Sandra MacQuillan EVP & CSCO at Mondelēz International
Sandra MacQuillan is the EVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Mondelēz International which is one of the global FMCG players leading the future of snacking with 2019 net revenues of approximately $26 billion. Sandra leads all aspects of the organization’s global supply chain including Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, Sustainability, and Safety. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Mondelēz’s structure – engineering, sustainability, and safety How Mondelēz are planning to grow in terms of e-commerce Sustainability initiative- reduce CO2 emission by 15% by 2019-2020 and 10% by 2025 Measuring customer-centricity and communicating with other businesses How being more local helped Mondelēz become closer to their consumers Keeping connected and being more human Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E95 · Tue, October 27, 2020
#95: Dr. Marcell Vollmer Partner and Director at Boston Consulting Group
Dr. Marcell Vollmer Partner and Director at BCG works as an advisor to executives on the full range of digital transformation and new business models in procurement, supply chain, and operations globally. Marcell has also previously help positions of Chief Innovation Officer for Celonis, as well as worked for many years with SAP, most notably as Chief Digital Officer and COO of SAP Ariba. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Key elements to successful career transitions: DHL to SAP to start up world to BCG Implementing risk monitoring tools Companies adopting sustainability pledges What keeps CPOs and Chief Supply Chain Officers awake at night Procurement as a talent pool Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E94 · Thu, October 15, 2020
#94: Susan Brennan COO of Bloom Energy
Susan Brennan is the Chief Operations Officer at Bloom Energy. Susan has more than 24 years of manufacturing experience, including automotive vehicle, powertrain, and components assembly, having also worked in executive roles leading manufacturing for Nissan and Ford. In addition, she has created and supported organizations that encourage young women to pursue careers in math and science as a way to support future generations of technological manufacturing in the United States. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: From working with automotive giants to stepping into the startup world Bloom’s initiatives in line with Industry 4.0 How was it is being a female in an executive role in manufacturing Grooming female leaders Taking calculated risks and taking on tough responsibilities Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E93 · Wed, October 07, 2020
#93: Shellye Archambeau Board Director Verizon, Nordstrom, Roper Technologies, Okta
Shellye is an experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high-performance teams, and organizations. She currently serves on the boards of Verizon [NYSE:VZ], Nordstrom [NYSE: JWN], Roper Technologies [NYSE: ROP], and Okta [NASDAQ: OKTA]. She is also a strategic advisor to the Royal Bank of Canada, Capital Markets Group and Forbes Ignite. She is the former CEO of MetricStream, a Silicon Valley-based, governance, risk, and compliance software company that she built into a global market leader with over 1200 employees serving customers around the world. Under her leadership, MetricStream was named in the top 10 of the “Deloitte Technology Fast 50”. Shellye is a Forbes contributor and has been featured or referenced in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Financial Times. And is the author of Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers and Create Success on Your Own Terms Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Shellye planned to become CEO of IBM and how this led her MetricStream Being a board member of multi-billion dollar listed companies - what does it entail and how to get there? How to best position yourself, get mentors and plan your career strategically Why Shellye decided to write and publish her book, Unapologetically Ambitious Stories of how if you don't ask you don't get Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E92 · Sun, September 27, 2020
#92: Rosemary Coates Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute
Rosemary Coates is the Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, a Non-Profit collaboration with nine universities across the U.S. She is also the President of Blue Silk Consulting, a Global Supply Chain consultancy. She is an Amazon.com Best Selling author with 5 global supply chain books including: “The Reshoring Guidebook” and “42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China” She has been a management consultant for 25 years, helping over 80 global supply chain clients. She serves on the Board of Directors of Kinetic River and the University of San Diego Supply Chain Management Institute. And teaches Global Supply Chain Strategy at UC Berkeley. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How the manufacturing sector is dealing with the trade war and the pandemic Hurdles of moving out of China, pandemic or not Case studies – stories of success and failure in reshoring Why mathematics is needed in operating production lines How politics can affect the phase of decoupling Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E91 · Sun, September 20, 2020
#91: Knut Alicke Partner at McKinsey and Head of Supply Chain Europe
Knut Alicke, partner McKinsey and Head of Supply Chain Europe. Knut is also a visiting professor of supply chain at the University of Cologne. And one of the global experts on the topics of operations, supply chain, and risk. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Becoming a supply chain professional vs becoming a musician Supply Chain leaders should have an MK budget China will no longer be the manufacturing hub of the world The difference between excel-heavy organizations and organizations adopting new systems 80% of companies plan to reskill people Following your passion and building relationships Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E90 · Mon, September 14, 2020
#90: Konrad Bauer VP Supply Chain and Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Konrad Bauer is the VP Supply Chain and Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher Scientific is the global leader in providing, equipment, software, services, and consumables to help scientists solve problems across a multitude of fields: pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, government, environmental, and industrial research, as well as the clinical laboratory. With a revenue of more than 25n billion USD. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How Konrad moved from the industry into consulting at McKinsey and then back into the industry – and what challenges he faced The impact of the COVID-19 to Thermo Fisher’s operations How to instill a mindset of focus on serving the customer Planning where and how to build consistency inside the organization Supply chain outsourcing – will it be happening more? Career advice: Never leave a job because you want to get out. Always leave a job because you are excited to go to a new challenge Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd Episode is Live Published: Sep. 03, 2020 @ 4PM Edit Unpublish Transcript is Live Edit or Delete this transcript. Get the latest. (Last updated 11 days ago.) Unpublish Add Chapter Markers Listeners can tap through & see what’s coming up. Create a Visual Soundbite Best way to share to social media for engagement. Share Episode On <
S1 E89 · Thu, September 03, 2020
#89: Thierry Malleret Managing Partner of Monthly Barometer
Thierry Malleret who is the managing partner of the Monthly Barometer, which is one of the leading global monthly newsletters that distills into a highly analytical and predictive one-pager the macro issues relevant to executives and decision-makers across the world. Previously, Thierry founded and headed the Global Risk Network at the World Economic Forum. His other professional experience includes: key positions within investment banking in several global institutions, think tanks, and academia (both in New York and Oxford) and government (with a three-year spell in the Prime Minister’s office in Paris). His latest book, co-authored with Klaus Schwab, is titled “Covid-19: the great reset” Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Interdependency of the five macro issues affecting the world The great reset on geopolitics and technology Regionalization vs globalization of supply chains How will the changes in individual habits affect industries around the world Mental health during this time of uncertainty Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E88 · Tue, August 04, 2020
#88: Andrew Kirkwood CEO of Blujay Solutions
Andrew Kirkwood is Chief Executive Officer at BluJay Solutions. With 25 years of experience in the supply chain and SaaS market, Andrew provides leadership to the BluJay organization through the creation of vision, strategic, tactical, and financial plans, along with organizational and goal development, performance measurement, and liaising with stakeholders. He joined BluJay in January 2019 after a successful 14-year career at RedPrairie and JDA Software (now BlueYonder) in a number of senior roles. BluJay Solutions helps companies around the world achieve excellence in logistics and trade compliance - it’s in our DNA. Through a blend of Data, Networks, and Applications, delivered in the BluJay Way, our DNA platform powers the Frictionless Supply Chain for thousands of the world’s leading manufacturers, retailers, distributors, freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and logistics service providers – 7,500+ customers. BluJay conducts business in 112 countries, has 1,200+ employees worldwide, and powers a global network of over 50,000 customers, carriers, freight forwarders, and service providers. With BluJay, 1.9 billion transportation transactions are processed, and 4.5 billion boxes shipped annually. Over 58 million electronic customs declarations are cleared annually using BluJay’s global customs solutions. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: [08:14] The collaboration between LLamasoft and BluJay [12:09] Creating a freight market index with spot capacity pricing and made it available to everyone – this lead to keeping prices down for the consumers. [13:11] 40% volume search spike in demand on their transportation solution – this made the Christmas period look insignificant. [14:20] BluJay has 1300 associates working remotely – just finished their first quarter and they exceeded all of our targets [23:24] Releasing 5 new products during lockdown – the importance of innovation – hackathons and collaboration with partners [26:12] A culture based on transparency: “A problem shared is a problem solved” Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E87 · Tue, July 28, 2020
#87: Michael Farlekas President and Chief Executive Officer of E2open
Michael Farlekas joined E2open in 2015 as President & Chief Executive Officer. In this role, he is responsible for leading the company’s overall operations, with direct oversight of sales, marketing, professional services, research and development, and strategy. Michael brings to E2open more than 20 years of sales, marketing, and leadership experience in supply chain management and enterprise software. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Why does E2open have over 240k trading partners Connecting multiple applications to create one process across the end to end supply chain Manufacturers over the past 40 years have transformed themselves into brand owners Value add business vs data providing business. Building long term roadmaps for clients – from business release 1 to 40 Growing the business 5x since 2015 from 75 mil USD to 380 mil USD in revenue E2open’s hiring and promotion principles Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E86 · Mon, July 06, 2020
#86: Maria Villablanca Co-Founder and CEO of Future Insights Network
Maria Villablanca is the Co-Founder and CEO of Future Insights Network, a fast-growing membership network of over 50,000 Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Digital Transformation executives. Future Insights Network is one of the largest networks of its kind, which provides relevant content, connections, and collaboration for leaders in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Digital Transformation. Key areas of focus are IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Strategy. Before starting the network Maria worked for many years in the events and professional services business, with a strong passion for connecting people and ideas. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Why Future Insights Network exists How supply chain companies are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis Adopting and implementing new technologies to stay ahead of the curve Moonshot approach vs prototype approach Collaboration between MNCs and startups Attracting talent to supply chain Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E85 · Tue, June 30, 2020
#85: Hannah Kain CEO and Founder of ALOM
Hannah Kain is the CEO and Founder of ALOM, a global supply chain, contract packaging, and fulfillment company with a footprint on five continents and 19 locations. headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. ALOM serves Fortune 100 and leading customers worldwide in the technology, medical, automotive, telecommunications, and government sectors. Prior to founding ALOM in 1997 in Fremont, California, Hannah Kain held various management and executive positions dating back to 1983, with a wide range of experience in the packaging industry since 1990. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: The journey of a female entrepreneur creating a global supply chain pioneer across 19 countries Being the first to invent extranet in the industry Prioritizing connectivity, flexibility, and cybersecurity How COVID-19 is going to shape the future of supply chain Gender diversity - one of the keys to success Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E84 · Fri, June 05, 2020
#84: John Urban Co-Founder of GT Nexus
John Urban was the Co-Founder and President of GT Nexus, the leading cloud platform for global supply chain management, which was acquired by Infor in September 2015 for $675 million. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Lessons from 17 years of building GT Nexus to an exit of USD 675 million How did the COVID-19 crisis affect the digitization of supply chain Are 3PLs ever going to catch up in the digital game? Startup funding during uncertainty Advice for entrepreneurs Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E83 · Thu, May 28, 2020
#83: Talent and Leadership in Supply Chain | SCMDOJO Podcast
Radu Palamariu was interviewed by Dr. Muddassir Ahmed on SCMDOJO’s podcast. On the topic of what leadership, talent and key skills in Supply Chain SCMDojo was created with the intention to enable supply chain professionals & supply chain teams to solve the problems they face in their jobs & business. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Understanding the four elements of supply chain Why supply chain leaders don’t get to be CEOs as often as they could? (packaging, packaging, packaging!) What is leadership in supply chain? (It has to do with not taking a walk alone) Radical Simplicity principles Four tips to be a top talent in Supply Chain Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E82 · Fri, May 15, 2020
#82: Optimizing Retail with Johanna Småros Co-Founder of Relex Solutions
Johanna Småros (Ph.D.) is one of RELEX Solutions’ three co-founders. Before founding RELEX, Johanna conducted ground-breaking research on retail supply chains. She is the author of tens of peer-reviewed academic articles on supply chain management and optimization. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: AI and Machine Learning limitations and advantages during a crisis. Most important trends in supply chain retail impacted by the covid19 crisis. How a drug store retailer in Germany with 2000 stores took 2 days to deal with the surge in their demand patterns. Working from home and the importance of informal interactions. Expect nothing and everything – be flexible and adapt. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E81 · Mon, May 11, 2020
#81: Webinar: Supply Chains After COVID-19
Alcott Global hosted a webinar entitled, "Supply Chains after Covid19." Dr. John Gattorna, Roxane Desmicht, and Frederic Laluyaux joined us as panelists. The main topic of the webinar is on navigating through and out of the COVID-19 crisis and the changes we need to expect in the Supply Chain Industry. Panelist: Dr. John Gattorna - global thought leader, author, and consultant to Fortune500 MNCs Roxane Desmicht - global VP Supply Chain of ams Sensors Germany, one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world Frederic Laluyaux - CEO of Aera Technology, the cognitive automation software to transform your supply chain Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E80 · Wed, May 06, 2020
#80: Ilkka Tales Vice Chairman of Greensill
Greensill is the market-leading provider of working capital finance for companies globally. They provide Supply Chain Finance around the world, from 20 days to 20 years and beyond, with ranges from $10mm to $5bn. Ilkka is responsible for originating and structuring innovative financial solutions for clients across the world. Prior to Greensill, he served as CEO for three Australian listed companies and growing businesses to a global scale across a number of industries. And is what he calls himself an “unemployable character” Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Funding USD142 billion for global trade On-boarding 19,800 suppliers to a client’s platform The difference between Greensill and a bank Future developments in trade finance How to look at risk and due diligence in supply chain finance Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E79 · Tue, April 28, 2020
#79: Ashish Pujari Head of Solution Management, Digital Supply Chain APJ & Greater China at SAP
Ash Pujari leads solution management for SAP Digital Supply Chain in APJ and Greater China. A 28 year veteran in this space, Ash has seen it all. He has been a practitioner, consultant, entrepreneur, sales leader, and value engineer - all in the space of supply chain management. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Creating redundancies in the supply chain to mitigate risks Collaboration with employees to manage the crisis Building partnership through honesty How SAP enables their team to work from home Making the process of hiring more data-driven Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E78 · Thu, April 23, 2020
#78: David Collins CEO of China Manufacturing Consultants
David brings 35+ years of manufacturing experience in computer, automotive, aerospace, furniture, and chemical industries. He has worked for General Motors and Chrysler, as well as Foxconn and Jabil. Build and managed several automotive plants in North America. Successfully turned around Foxconn’s Mexico plant in the middle of the swine flu crisis 2009-2010. And for the last 10 years, he has been living in China. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How manufacturers deal with the supply and demand crisis People won’t buy cars or planes too soon. What can the industry do? How did companies in China resume manufacturing: dos and donts Take care of your suppliers otherwise, you can’t make your product. How to keep the factory running during a pandemic Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E77 · Mon, April 20, 2020
#77: Christopher Logan Managing Director at Accenture
Christopher Logan is currently a Managing Director at Accenture and Leads the Freight and Logistics Practice across Growth Markets: Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How China’s supply chain system got back up in early March 3 advices for CEOs of logistics companies after COVID-19 Rise of e-commerce and last-mile in times of crisis How to balance bottom line and care for employees “Characters are not built during a crisis, but characters are revealed in times of crisis.” Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E76 · Tue, April 14, 2020
#76: Antonio Boccalandro President, APAC At Blue Yonder
Antonio oversees Blue Yonder’s operations in APAC and is responsible for the continued growth in the region through customer, partner, and associate engagement. Antonio has more than 20 years of global supply chain experience, including the sales, implementation, consulting and development of SCM solutions. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Ripple effects of the coronavirus pandemic in supply chains Change of customer’s behavior due to the COVID19 crisis – retail vs e-commerce How a retailer with 50% market share has stable systems with good visibility How can technology help the supply chain industry amidst the coronavirus crisis How the Luminate Control Tower solution helps predict possible disruptions in the supply chains Collaboration between Blue Yonder and Microsoft Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E75 · Mon, March 23, 2020
#75: Startup and New Technology in Supply Chain
It is a pleasure to have with us in this episode Sarah Barnes-Humphrey and Eric Johnson on a conversation on startups and new technologies in supply chain. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: The funding of startups amidst the coronavirus crisis How innovators can use the current situation for future development Profitability vs Hyper scaling Big companies and startups working together The importance of storytelling in attracting talent Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E74 · Tue, March 17, 2020
#74: Ken Allen Board Member of Deutsche Post and CEO of DHL eCommerce
Ken has been with the DP DHL group for 35 years, in various roles and capacities. HE is well known in the industry for the turn around he achieved as global CEO of DHL Express - under his leadership between 2009 to 2018, the company reversed over a decade of poor financial performance and declining market share to become one of the most profitable transportation units in the world. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Dhl Express turn around from losing 2.2 billion euro in 2008 and making 2 billion euro in 2018. What does being insanely customer-centric mean for DHL Express How to become one of the worlds best places to work Key leadership principles from Ken book "Radical simplicity" Using music as a leadership style “Business is a sport, not a war.” Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E73 · Wed, March 04, 2020
#73: Brittain Ladd Global Ecommerce Expert
Brittain Ladd has worked with Amazon for Worldwide E-Commerce and Cross Border Expansion, Amazon Fresh and Pantry Operations, and as a consultant with Deloitte and Capgemini as well as a few other global MNCs in their supply chain BUs. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: How the e-commerce industry grows amidst the Coronavirus crisis Why Google should buy Shopify and FedEx to compete with Amazon Death of retail? Amazon will take 12% to 20% of the global 3PL market. Amazon will be the biggest grocer seller by 2025 to 2028 Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E72 · Mon, February 24, 2020
#72: Tony Lugg Chairman of Transported Asset Protection Association
Tony sits on the Emeritus Council of Advisors for Supply Chain Asia and Chairman of the Transported Asset Protection Association Asia Pacific, a non-profit organization. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Coronavirus crisis: 200 million workers have not returned to their jobs; 60% of companies did not have a contingency plan The automotive industry in the next 4 to 12 weeks. How the crisis is affecting the whole electronics manufacturing sector What can companies do to mitigate risk in their Supply Chains Other potential risk clusters: Korea, Japan, Italy Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E71 · Wed, February 19, 2020
#71: Pascal Bouye Vice President Supply - Global Emerging Markets of Mars
Pascal has been with the company for more than 20 years, having served in different leadership positions in manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering, across Asia, Europe, and North America. He is now in charge of Supply for Global Emerging Markets, which include Latin America Middle East and Africa as well as Asia and Australia. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Having the right people on the right job How Mars handles the Coronavirus crisis How e-commerce is changing the way Mars operate Managing 20 time zones in a global supply chain role Examples of digital transformation in Mars By 2025 Mars plans 100% of plastic packaging to be reusable, recyclable and compostable Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E70 · Wed, February 12, 2020
#70: Jochen Göttelmann CIO of Lufthansa Cargo
Jochen joined Lufthansa as CIO in 2015. Prior to that, he worked as a Head of Business Application Management Investments & Operations Europe Allianz Global Investors for more than 12 years. He also worked in different leadership capacities for Dresdner Bank and Credit Suisse. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: The impact of the Coronavirus to Lufthansa Cargo Adopting a dynamic pricing strategy and partners in Asia Developing ecommerce using Heyworld, Lufthansa’s wholly-owned subsidiary The importance of cybersecurity to Lufthansa Cargo How digital transformation helps with employer branding Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E69 · Thu, February 06, 2020
#69: Alex Capri Senior Fellow and Lecturer at National University of Singapore, Business School
Alex Capri is a Senior Fellow and Lecturer at the National University of Singapore Business School and Lecturer at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Alex was a former Partner and Regional Leader of KPMG’s International Trade & Customs practice in the Asia Pacific. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: The impact of Coronavirus on trade and global supply chain Phase One trade deal China/US - does it solve anything? Semiconductors - the next war zone and how it links to Huawei The Galapagos effect The literal fight for techno talents How effective is glocalization for global companies Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E68 · Wed, January 22, 2020
#68: Professor Richard Wilding of Cranfield School of Management
Richard Wilding is the Chair of Supply Chain Strategy at the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Cranfield School of Management U.K. And Past Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport UK. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: How Richard started his career in academia How cybersecurity is keeping executives up at night Nike’s vision of installing 1200 additive manufacturing machines How the internet helps with the modern model of education Skills needed in future for Chief Supply Chain Officers Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E67 · Sun, January 05, 2020
#67: Marc Dragon Managing Director of Reefknot Investments
Marc Dragon is the Managing Director of Reefknot Investments. Reefknot Investments is a joint partership between Temasek, Singapore’s state owned fund, and the global logistics company Kuehne + Nagel. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: How Temasek and Kuehne + Nagel’s partnership started Three main focus areas: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Logistics, and Trade Finance. Why Marc invested in the AI startup, Prowler.io Reefknot’s ecosystem in five years The shortage of data scientists “Follow your passion and build your capabilities and ecosystem around your passion.” Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E66 · Thu, December 26, 2019
#66: Sami Naffakh EVP & Chief Operations Officer of Arla Foods
Arla is the farmer-owned dairy cooperative with 11,200 farmers in seven countries and has a unique impact on strategy: Arla has to deal with the 14 billion liters of milk produced by its farmers annually regardless of price or demand and is the fourth largest dairy company in the world with respect to milk volume. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: How Arla deals with 14 million liters of milk per day How to plan a Mozzarella plant investment of almost EUR 90 million Running 75 plants and 120 distribution centres Manama plant producing 25,000 tons of dairy products Why Arla has a strong market presence in the Middle East “It’s not very effective to have a leader running in front and then no one is behind him.” Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E65 · Tue, December 17, 2019
#65: Sustainability in Supply Chains
Alexis H. Bateman a Research Scientist, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics and Sheri Hinish, also known as the "Supply Chain Queen" joined us in an episode, focusing on the topic of Supply Chain Sustainability. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Sustainability – People vs Environment or People vs People Examples of companies in fashion and FMCG leading the way How does sustainability impact supply chains? Technologies that can be used How companies can become more sustainable Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E64 · Mon, December 09, 2019
#64: Mike Zayonc Founder of Plug and Play
Mike Zayonc founded the Plug and Play supply chain and logistics innovation platform, the Sunnyvale, California-based platform has become the world's largest supply chain business accelerator. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: How Plug and Play connects startups and corporates in the area of supply chain and logistics Corporate network of 300 major multinationals worldwide Characteristics of a strong start-up team Startup culture – integrity, hard work, passion, and collaboration. Key to building a strong start-up team Success case studies Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E63 · Wed, November 27, 2019
#63: Christian Lanng CEO of Tradeshift
Christian Lanng is CEO, Co-founder, and Chairman at Tradeshift. He started his first technology company at age 19 and was the youngest Head of Division in the Danish Government, National IT and Telecom Agency, where he co-founded and led the Danish Nemhandel Project (EasyTrade), the world’s first open-source peer-to-peer trade platform. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: How Tradeshift started in a garage in Denmark Connecting 90% of the companies in Denmark through easyTrade Going in 100 countries within 6 months How Tradeshift differs from its competitors “Entrepreneurship is a marathon, not a sprint” Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E62 · Fri, November 22, 2019
#62: Susanne Hundsbæk-Pedersen SVP - Devices and Supply Chain Management at Novo Nordisk
Susanne Hundsbæk-Pedersen is the Senior Vice President - Devices and Supply Chain Management of Novo Nordisk. Novo Nordisk has been producing insulin and helping people cope with diabetes for more than 90 years. Today it supplies half of the world’s insulin and serves 28 million patients in around 170 countries. Employing approximately 41,400 people globally. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Novo Nordisk’s future developments for industry 4.0 Change the mindset and implementing global supply chain changes Serving 29 million patients across 170 countries How Novo Nordisk promote diversity Making 50% of materials sustainable and having zero emissions by 2030 Being true to yourself and taking risks (forget playing it safe!) Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E61 · Wed, November 13, 2019
#61: Lidia Yan CEO and Co-Founder of NEXT Trucking
Lidia Yan the CEO and Co-Founder of NEXT Trucking. NEXT is venture-backed by investors including Sequoia Capital and Brookfield Ventures. In January 2019, we closed $97M in Series C funding, bringing them to $125M in total funding. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: NEXT - the APPLE of trucking How NEXT achieved profitability in their first year Rapid scaling from 100 to more than 200 employees How it is to be a female in a male-dominated industry The USD60 billion DRAYAGE market Work for a cause, not for applause and seek respect not attention because it lasts longer. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E60 · Thu, November 07, 2019
#60: Dan Bartel CPO of Schneider Electric
Dan Bartel is the Chief Procurement Officer at Schneider Electric, which provides energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. Schneider combines world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries; with combined revenue of about 26 billion euros. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Three main pillars of Schneider’s procurement Where is Procurement heading in 3 years How Schneider is building relationships with startups and vendors Key KPIs on how they measure success Procurement and the CEO agenda Helping suppliers be more efficient Skills procurement professionals should have “Take chances and never stop learning” Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E59 · Thu, October 31, 2019
#59: Robert Blackburn President and Chairman of the Board at BVL International
Robert Blackburn. Robert is the President and Chairman of the Board at BVL International, the largest logistics non-profit organization in Europe. He is also the SVP of Global Supply Management for Stanley Black and Decker, a global leader in the manufacturing of industrial and household tools. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: What is BVL and what makes it the largest supply chain organization in the world Challenges of BVL’s member organizations Transport infrastructure management in Asia Vs Europe People, upgrades and automation Digital tech vs physical pins on maps Sustainability at Stanley Black and Decker Investing in training people before implementing the technologies to be used Best career advice Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E58 · Thu, October 24, 2019
#58: Fabrice Thomas Vice President, General Supply Chain for Agilent Technologies
Fabrice has been working for more than 20 years in supply chain, from Railways at Alstom, to Industrial Robots at ABB across Europe, America, and Asia ; at Agilent Fabrice is in charge of Procurement and Logistics, a team of +1000 people with sites located in US, Danemark, Germany, China, Malaysia, and Singapore. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Handling supply chain in a high complexity and low volume environment like Agility How to sell an automation project to the business to balance cost vs ROI Engaging people to embrace transformation - how Agilent does it How people, tools, and culture helps in achieving maximum results. The most difficult talent to find in supply chain Life-long learning Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E57 · Thu, October 17, 2019
#57: Vivek Sunder COO of Swiggy
Vivek Sunder is the Chief Operating Officer of Swiggy. Sunder has over 20 years of experience in the FMCG industry and has been working at the intersection of business and technology across several leadership roles and geographies. In his previous stint at P&G, Sunder held the position of managing director for P&G’s East Africa operations. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: How Swiggy became the top food-delivery platform in India How they deliver in 34 minutes in a traffic moving 7km/hour Swiggy’s plan on using drone delivery and cloud kitchens How they added 60000 new restaurants in the last 6 months Hiring Leaders and what to look for The difference between working in a start-up vs an MNC. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E56 · Wed, October 09, 2019
#56: Dr. Dirk Holbach Chief Supply Chain Officer, Laundry & Home Care of Henkel Global Supply Chain
Dr. Dirk Holbach is currently the Corporate Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, Laundry & Home Care at Henkel Global Supply Chain. With more than 20 years of experience in supply chain, operations, purchasing and sales, Dirk has held various roles on a local, regional and global level at Henkel. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Reducing energy consumption by more than 50%. Using biodegradable packages for Henkel. How Henkel keeps up with new tech in supply chain. Plus top-down and bottom-up approach to implementing it. E-commerce ready products. How Henkel drives gender diversity in their operations. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E55 · Tue, September 24, 2019
#55: Michael Byrne Managing Director of Toll Group
Michael has a 30-year career in executive positions both in Australia and internationally in the logistics, supply chain, retail and property sectors. Previous roles include Chief Executive Officer of Coates Hire, Linfox and Westgate Holdings, as well as Non-Executive Director of Australia Post. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Toll reorganization, impact on their financial situation and future outlook The $265 million investment in Toll City – one of Toll’s biggest projects Toll for sale – a rumor or a fact? How is Toll changing its tech infrastructure layer How have clients changed their expectations of their 3PL Environment and instant gratification “I think we need to employ and engage people through different avenues and we need younger people in our business.” Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E54 · Thu, August 29, 2019
#54: Alessandro de Luca Chief Information Officer of Merck Healthcare
Alessandro is the Chief Information Officer for Merck Healthcare. One of the largest healthcare groups in the world. In 2016, he has been elected “The Inspirational Leader of the Year” within the Merck BioPharma division. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Transitioning from FMCG to Healthcare. And from Supply Chain to being a CIO Merck and self-driving supply chain Learn fast, fail fast, and try fast Ecommerce in healthcare and its growth Ensuring traceability through IoT and blockchain - are we there yet? What are the two elements key to digital transformation success Skills needed in the future Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E53 · Tue, August 20, 2019
#53: Parag Khanna Founder & Managing Partner of FutureMap
Parag is a leading global strategy advisor, world traveler, and best-selling author. He is Founder & Managing Partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario-based strategic advisory firm. Parag’s newest book is The Future is Asian: Commerce, Conflict & Culture in the 21st Century (2019). Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Why European trade with China is bigger than that of the USA even before the trade war. How trade-war accelerated supply chains shifting out of China. How a technocratic government helped with the development of a country. Labour automation and supply chain innovations in Asia What is a Super App and how it is relevant to the industry? Why the future is Asian. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E52 · Wed, August 14, 2019
#52: Eugene Lee COO of GOGOVAN
GoGoVan is Asia's leading on-demand logistic, transportation service provider. Eugene is taking care of the company's direction and strategy, overall planning, execution and management, global expansion and development and mergers and acquisitions. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Eugene’s journey of 20 years and experience in the startup space. How did the collaboration with Alibaba help GoGoVan implement its services in China? GoGoVan and network utilization Why GoGoVan is considered as the Uber for logistics? Three Customer Segment of GoGoVan – how do they each operate How does GoGoVan handle liabilities and unexpected events? “The last thing you want, especially for a young company like us, is to hire and then fire.” “We try very hard to create an environment in a company that allows people to grow, to be heard and that allows people to learn.” Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E51 · Tue, August 06, 2019
#51: Wolfgang Lehmacher Former Head of Supply Chain and Transport Industries, World Economic Forum
Wolfgang Lehmacher, a global thought leader in the world of supply chain and former head of supply chain and transport industries for the world economic forum. During his career, he has been heading and supporting country, regional and global innovation, expansion and investment projects of Fortune 500 and other leading companies, as well as startups, social enterprises, and not-for-profit organizations. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Initiatives at the World Economic Forum around transportation, logistics, and technology The two mega-trends in the Supply Chain Shipping and aviation industries impacted by CO2 emission reduction bills Which countries are leading the way in implementing tech AI, cybersecurity, and financing tools around the world What is needed for the CEOs and board members of the future What skills does the industry need most Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E50 · Mon, July 29, 2019
#50: Jett McCandless CEO and Founder of project44
Jett has built his expertise in transportation, logistics, and SaaS technology, and decided to create project44 to connect transportation networks in real-time and deliver seamless interoperability between carriers, shippers, LSPs, systems, and customers. Over 8.5M assets are tracked in their system across 48+ countries. They have raised over $100M+ through multiple rounds. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: The story of project44 – creating a less fragmented chain through the platform. How they became the first technology company to be a FedEx, JB Hunt, and Old Dominion Trust API integrator. Attracting and retaining talent- the biggest challenge for project44 Using 25 KPIs to track the company’s status. How they help clients like Amazon improve visibility Path to profitability and are we heading for a recession “Doing what you’re saying you’re going to do and providing value to the team members you work with and your customers are what’s important.” Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E49 · Mon, July 22, 2019
#49: Vikram Agarwal Chief Supply Chain Officer of Avon
Vikram is a seasoned supply chain professional with a career spanning 30 years in the industry. He is responsible for leading the continued roll-out of Avon’s new Supply Chain transformation plan, aimed at delivering improved service and significant savings to fuel company growth. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: The difference between direct selling and FMCG supply chains How Avon successfully reduced its total number of SKU by 35% Reducing inventory by 20% while improving service to 800 basis points Differences between Avon supply chains in different parts of the world How Avon transformed from one-day delivery to one-hour delivery in certain markets Global trends shaping supply chains in different parts of the world Gender diversity in the organization and generating better livelihood for women. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E48 · Thu, July 18, 2019
#48: Bill Driegert Head of Operations and Co-founder of Uber Freight
Uber Freight seamlessly connects trucking companies with loads to haul. In their own words: “We’re driven by a simple belief. When shippers and carriers have the freedom to move together, the entire industry moves ahead” Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How Uber Freight helps drivers make faster and better decisions through pricing transparency The 4M’s of Hyper Scaling- Management, Metrics, Meetings and Messaging Over 85% of carriers in the US have fewer than 10 trucks - why does that matter? How Uber Freight managed to move 137 loads in the middle of a hurricane. 5% of freight being tendered to carriers is being rejected - how is Uber Freight helping solve that problem Number one management skills needed for Hyper Scaling “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you don't care who gets the credit.” Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E47 · Tue, July 09, 2019
#47: Aadi Vaidya COO of Zilingo
Zilingo is the top beauty and lifestyle marketplace allowing smaller merchants from Southeast Asia without an online presence to list their items for sale direct to consumer. It has raised Series D funding of $226 million nearing almost 1 billion valuation. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Aadi's journey from banking to e-commerce. How Zilingo started- aggregating fashion merchants in ASEAN. Biggest challenges for small businesses in the industry- sourcing and financial services. The growth of B2B vs B2C How you can find 20 logistics partners to work with you on B2C, but on B2B probably there are 2 players. “We want to remove these middlemen and ensure only the right people or the people who add value stays in the supply chain.” How an IoT system could reduce the risk of pilferage - 5% to 10% of cargo can end up as lost items. "I think people need to be mature faster, absorb better and lead better." Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E46 · Wed, July 03, 2019
#46: Lorenzo Fornaroli Senior Director, Global Logistics and Supply Chain of Huawei Technologies
Lorenzo has 27 years of experience with multinationals and startups in the ICT/ HITECH, FMCG, industrial/consumer electronics, fashion, and retail sectors. In Huawei he is an executive advisor on strategy and global operations, sharing knowledge to improve supply chain performance and leadership behaviors, with a focus on continuous growth in digital transformation, influencing skills and cultural awareness across different regions and functions. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: How Huawei is handling the Trade War situation. What is the low hanging fruit tech-enabled solution to make an impact on your supply chain? Challenges that Huawei has in their operations. Why are information sharing and setting clear requirements important to an LSP partnership? Machines will replace humans but humans create machines - the future of work and automation. Differences between Western culture and Asian culture - how it was for Lorenzo to adapt to Huawei. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E45 · Mon, June 03, 2019
#45: Paul Graham Chief Supply Chain Officer of Woolworths Group
Paul serves as Chief Supply Chain Officer at Woolworths Group, the largest supermarket chain in Australia. Prior to this, Paul was Global Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa for DHL Supply Chain. Paul has also been a board member of one of Australia’s largest wholesale and grower produce companies La Manna Group , Executive Chairman of a large multibillion-dollar marketing services business Williams Lea-Tag and has served on various government and university-linked advisory boards. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Data movement is actually more important than the physical movement of goods. “Collaboration is going to be a key part of any future strategy, particularly around supply chain.” The Supply chain strategy of Woolworths to counter the competition from e-Commerce players. Meeting customer’s need and expectation – delivering fresh food. “One of the challenges that we’re going to have in supply chain is the hunt for talent – intricate skill sets around technology automation, planning, and predictive analytics are going to be challenging.” Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E44 · Fri, May 24, 2019
#44: Graham Parker CEO and Co-Founder of Kontainers.
Kontainers is a Software as a service company serving carriers and forwarders with own branded platforms allowing their clients to get instant rates, book cargo and manages all shipments online on any internet enabled device. They were awarded be Best Global Digital Oceanfreight Platform by Frost & Sullivan in 2019. Around a quarter of the 20 largest #shipping lines use the Kontainers Enterprise system to power their own-branded platform. Discover more details here . Some of the Highlights of the episode: How Graham went from $1 million to $16 million in revenue over 5 years with his first freight forwarding company. Why did Graham invest in two of the largest fintech companies – Revolut and Monzo with 2 million and 5 million users respectively. Kontainers will power more than 1 million transactions next year. Their customized solution can help save 40% of the transaction costs on the operation side. How important is Air Freight for the platform and why it takes 4 weeks to implement the Kontainers system. How they work with about 60% of the top 20 freight forwarders at sea level to understand digital acceleration. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E42 · Tue, May 07, 2019
#42: Chris Sheldrick CEO & Co-Founder of what3words
Chris is the CEO & Co-Founder of what3words – a global address system which names every 3m square in the world with a unique 3-word address. Some of their backers include Intel , Mercedes (Daimler ), Sony , Deutsche Bahn , SAIC Motor Corp , Aramex , Horizons Ventures , & Alpine Electronics . Daimler acquired a 10 percent stake in the London startup last year and built it into the navigation systems of its newest A-Class and B-Class cars and Sprinter commercial vehicles. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights from the episode: Working on their mission to change the way 7 billion people talk about addresses. The most interesting case studies: emergency services in the UK and the National Postal Service in Mongolia How they got into Mercedes and Ford navigation systems User Cases in logistics – UPS has calculated that for every mile a driver wastes, it costs $50 million per year. Savings between 20% and 40% can be knocked off if couriers would not be going to the wrong address Talking about the company’s culture: “To work at what3words you have to believe that creating a new global standard in the form of three words is a wonderful thing. Because of this belief, you are really keen to evangelize it with every opportunity.” How the invention of the wheeled suitcase is similar to what3words Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E41 · Wed, April 24, 2019
#41: Christina Teo Director of PortXL
Ms. Teo has held senior roles in Acer, IBM, 3Com and CSL Hong Kong. She was Yahoo! Singapore’s first general manager in 1999 and launched the world’s first Windows-based smartphone O2 built by HTC in 2002. She has actively taken part in the global start-up scene since 2016, launching other initiatives such as Asia Corporate Women and Startup Asia Women. She is also the Director of PortXL, world's first maritime startup accelerator. As an accelerator, we are empowering startups and in the maritime space, the best chance at success for startups is to engage maritime conglomerates to proof their "product". Discover more details here . Some of the highlights from the episode: How PortXL accelerate startups? How PortXL helps a startup get the attention of Maritime companies. Memorable startup stories like Magnetic. Every startup will get very interesting feedback from 20 companies and more than 60 professionals at one goal with PortXL. "Scale-up for us are companies who are already generating a revenue of $750,000 and more." "90% or 95% of our startups are founded by people who have been in the industry." "It is so important in every corporate culture to empower the employees with a "test and learn attitude." Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E40 · Wed, April 17, 2019
#40: Joel Beal CEO & Co-Founder of Alloy
Joel is the CEO & Co-Founder of Alloy ( www.alloy.ai ). Alloy’s platform aggregates and analyzes information from all sources in the supply chain, providing insight and visibility into consumer demand. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights from the episode: How did Joel go from Academia to Supply Chain? Data is everywhere, it’s only a matter of how you are going to use it to your advantage. Alloy has up to this point 400 connectors to the partners that will continue to grow. How retail companies often look at the historical pattern of how much was being purchased and not taking into account that 20% to 25% of the locations were already out of stock. Balancing out of stock and overstock and the common categories of inefficiencies that they come across. How does Alloy work with E-commerce? ” The ones that tend to be the biggest predictors of future performance is historical demand patterns. “ ” One of the things you have to do as a leader is to trust that the team will treat sensitive information responsibly. “ Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E39 · Thu, April 11, 2019
#39: Richard White CEO of WiseTech Global and CargoWise
Richard White founded software company WiseTech Global in 1994 to help logistics companies manage goods and information across supply chains. WiseTech Global is an innovative global developer of cloud-based software solutions for the international and domestic logistics industries. Since the company went public in 2016, WiseTech’s shares have soared more than five-fold, due to strong growth in revenue and acquisitions worldwide. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights from the episode: How Richard went from being a musician, refrigeration engineer and repairing guitars for ACDC and The Angels to founding one of the most successful Australian Companies The fundamental problem in Logistics from the industry’s inception – Fragmentation. 32 acquisitions over the last three years and all of them came with their founders Why Richard doesn’t think any freight forwarders in existence today are truly digitalized or digitized. “It’s not about being on the Nasdaq or being the London stock exchange or being on the New York Stock Exchange. It’s about being a great company.” “You shouldn’t manage people. You should manage yourself and lead people.“ Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E38 · Wed, April 03, 2019
#38: Professor Annie Koh of Singapore Management University
Prof. Annie has an impressive track record in driving tripartite discussions between the education sector, government, and private organizations, in close areas to supply chain. In her position as Director of the Financial Training Institute (FTI), Centre for Professional Studies (CPS), International Trading Centre (ITC) and Business Families Institute (BFI) at Singapore Management University. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights from the episode: How important are the Supply Chain and Logistics industries to Singapore? Collaboration between Universities and Trading, Trading and Maritime Companies plus the Government. Getting started on Maritime Economics Track with SMU. 70% of the alumni from the Trading track at SMU are still working in the industry. 60 trading and 20 maritime companies got together to educate the current. How Supply Chain and Logistics Executives nurture and mentor students preparing them for the future. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E37 · Thu, March 28, 2019
#37: Dhruv Saxena CEO of ShipBob
ShipBob is a technology company that streamlines shipping and order fulfillment for e-commerce businesses. Dhruv co-founded ShipBob in May 2014 with Divey Gulati, out of YCombinator. Prior to ShipBob, he spent two years as a software developer at InContext Solutions, another Chicago startup. And previously he spent a few years as a research assistant at Purdue University. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights from the episode: How is ShipBob unique? What is special about the product? Hot manage threats and disruptions in the market ShipBob’s International Expansion Strategy Lessons learned growing from 100+ employees to 450+ employees Every single thing the employees do must be optimized Trust that the team around you is as wise as you. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E36 · Thu, February 07, 2019
#36: Karl Siebrecht CoFounder & CEO FLEXE
Karl Siebrecht is the co-founder and CEO of Flexe. He is a seasoned technology executive, with leadership experience in both startups and large, global corporations. Prior to co-founding FLEXE, Karl was CEO of AdReady , a Seattle-based advertising technology company. He is also a founding Board member of EnergySavvy , a SaaS -based solution for energy efficiency management. Previously, Karl was President of Atlas at aQuantive , before its $6B acquisition by Microsoft, and earlier in his career, he was a Manager at Bain & Company in Boston and a Diving Officer in the U.S. Navy. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights from the episode: From a diving officer to the CEO of a technology company What are some of the large scale clients that you work with? Walmart, WholeGreens, Casper. On-demand warehousing vs traditional warehousing ANALOGY to cloud computing vs data centers Accountability for the goods in the warehouse – is it on Flexe or the operators? Move FAST and DON’T BREAK things! Surround yourself with great people! Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E35 · Fri, February 01, 2019
#35: Sabine Mueller CEO of DHL Consulting
Sabine has been dedicated to the logistics sector for close to two decades. After she joined Deutsche Post DHL she took several roles as Consultant, Project Manager, Associate Partner, after that in 2003 she was appointed SVP Head of the Corporate Organization. Starting with 2010 CEO DHL Consulting . Together with her team at DHL Consulting, they passionately guide global logistics executives to effectively tackle and overcome supply chain challenges. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights from the episode: Client challenges – automatization and digitization. Lowering costs – because logistics is a low margin industry – being efficient is a big topic. What digital solutions are applicable/mature today to boost up logistics performance? IoT Impact in Logistics – improving delivery times, delivery customization. Can you give us some examples of successful RPA ( Robotic Process Automation ) implementation? Warehouse networks fully automated – no humans needed. How long before digitalization will help make the logistics process paper-less? DHL Consulting took 1.5 years to get paperless and they are a consulting business. You get what you have the courage to ask for! Advice for young people starting their career. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E34 · Thu, December 13, 2018
#34: Inna Kuznetsova President & COO INTTRA
Inna Kuznetsova is President and Chief Operating Officer of INTTRA, leading sales, service delivery, marketing, strategic alliances, product management, IT infrastructure and software development. Before joining INTTRA in early 2015 Inna was the Chief Commercial Officer at CEVA Logistics and prior to that spent 19 years at IBM , where in her last role she was the Vice-President, Marketing & Sales Enablement for IBM Systems Software. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights from the episode: Regional P&Ls versus the allocating resources for IT development Connect initiative by INTTRA Blockchain - what is the potential in building a network? - not a solution to all pains - where it works and what areas it doesn't 3 areas we are looking for when hiring: professional skill, understanding of IT, understanding of the industry Importance of pairing people with complementary skills What is career success? Is it only about money and power? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E33 · Tue, December 04, 2018
#33: IBM and BlockChain
Meeta Vouk is the director of IBM Singapore Research Center and previously Chief Data officer Blockchain technologies. The topic of our discussion will be Blockchain and we will discuss some of the practical case studies it is already used by clients across the region and the globe. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights from the episode: Microloans based on peer identity in areas where people have no official papers How the blockchain story is different from the RFID story for logistics In 5 years we will not use the word "blockchain" anymore For any long supply chain with a big number of middlemen, blockchain can be a huge disruptor Smart-contracts and enforcing the rule of - not to spending money you don't have. Teach kids art and philosophy and then show them technology as a tool to solve the problems we really need to focus on. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E32 · Wed, November 28, 2018
#32: Laura Behrens Wu Founder & CEO at Shippo
Laura Behrens Wu is the founder and CEO of Shippo. Laura, 26 years old, and Simon Kreuz, 28 years old, they started Shippo in 2013. Laura had her first experience with a startup while working as an intern at a startup company LendUp , which was a Y Combinator alumni startup (as the combinator that invested in Dropbox , Airbnb , and many other top startups). She grew up in Germany, China, Ecuador, and Cairo went to school in Switzerland and started Shippo in the U.S. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights from the episode: Shopify, Facebook Marketplace - Partners Offering shipping options to grow their business Building tech experiences Helping them FedEx to reach more clients - smaller Competitor or not - Amazon.com or Alibaba - how do you compete with this guys? Amazon is driving the shipping standard - so our clients come to us for help to compete Customization and authenticity - tell a certain story - millennials Talking about a hard time when being an entrepreneur - founders go through a huge amount of pressure. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E31 · Tue, November 20, 2018
#31: Zvi Schreiber CEO at Freightos
Zvi Schreiber is a serial Internet entrepreneur and the CEO of Freightos. He founded Tradeum Inc. one of the pioneers of B2B E-Commerce, which achieved revenues of over US$100m. Later on founded Unicorn Inc., sold to IBM, and G.ho.st, sold to Infinity Fund. He also was CEO of clean-tech electronics company Lightech which he sold in 2011 to General Electric (GE) Lighting. He has a Ph.D. in Computer Science and he’s also the author of Fizz: Nothing Is as It Seems , which tells the history of physics as a novel. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights from the episode: International Air and Ocean is our focus Why Zvi works in an open space, not an office What do to as an entrepreneur when you know most startups fail? 50% of all importers still use excel sheets - how does Freightos tackle that? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E30 · Wed, November 14, 2018
#30: Keith Carter Associate Professor | Author | TEDx Speaker
Keith is an associate professor at the NUS School of Computing, where he has two mandates: teaching and consulting. He has a passion for engaging and inspiring students to achieve more. He teaches Supply Chain Visualization, and Purchasing and Materials Management and connects students with companies at all levels to bring the theory to life in the business world. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Why the hype with AI is connected with the “Emperor’s New Clothes” story? Responding Instantly to a Customer’s request should be the top priority for any executive in Supply Chain Mistakes made by Supply Chain executives implementing digitization strategies? – You change the hardware but not the software Importance of Post Governance for Intelligence (Data) – don’t waste time in the bureaucracy – show the measurable deliverables Don’t hire data scientists from outside – build them from the inside – they need to understand the company inside-out Talking Blockchain: There’s hardly a Judge in the World that will look at a Smart Contract! Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E29 · Tue, November 06, 2018
#29: Razat Gaurav CEO of Llamasoft
Razat Gaurav is the CEO of Llamasoft. He has more than two decades of supply chain planning and execution experience, he has played a critical role in the digital transformations of some of the world’s biggest brands and his work has influenced the flow of billions of dollars’ worth of goods. With proven leadership in scaling and growing enterprise software businesses on a global basis, Razat most recently served as JDA Software ’s Executive Vice President, General Manager and Chief Revenue Officer and previously held leadership roles at i2 Technologies and Ernst & Young (EY) . A trusted expert on supply chain trends, he has been quoted in The New York Times, Forbes and The Hill, among other top media. Razat has a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology . Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: How they helped Schneider Electric to save 8 mil USD in cost How to optimize a fresh produce supply chain – like avocados and bananas Outsmarting uncertainty – Challenges that most clients face before implementing LLamasoft software Creating a platform for clients to develop their own Supply Chain APP Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E28 · Tue, October 30, 2018
#28: Brad Hollister CEO of SwanLeap
Brad Hollister is the Chief Executive Officer of SwanLeap and under his leadership, SwanLeap delivered an unprecedented 75,660.8% growth in revenue in the past three years. A life-long entrepreneur passionate about improving the world, Brad is the visionary behind SwanLeap’s next-generation technology. With extensive experience in transportation, logistics, and supply chain, his leadership and institutional expertise solidify SwanLeap's position as the leading provider of end-to-end transportation technology. Brad is a guest lecturer for the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison , as well as a sought-after speaker on the advancement and disruption of the transportation industry. He is also a proud alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse . Discover more details here . Some of the highlights from the podcast: How did they achieve a 75,660% growth in the past 3 years? Why do executives need to be involved from beginning to end in the process of improving visibility and cost optimization? Talking about complacency and fear – Why some industry practitioners don’t like the idea of saving 20 to 40% on cost with a solution like SwanLeap? How do you protect data confidentiality all the way through for your clients? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E26 · Tue, October 02, 2018
#26: Troels Randbøll Støvring CEO of Twill Logistics
Troels Randbøll Støvring is the CEO of TWILL. Born out of a desire to simplify shipping for small and medium enterprises, Twill is a multi-carrier digital freight forwarder that enables you to book, manage and monitor your shipments at the click of a button – from quotation and documentation right through to delivery. They take the complexity of getting your cargo from point A to point B and make it seamless. Now present in 19 countries, Twill is rapidly expanding worldwide. Troels has been with the Maersk group since 2012, the first part of Maersk Tankers, then Damco and now Twill. He took the position of starting a start-up within a corporate. The idea was generated in a strategic assessment done 4 months earlier by Damco. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: What is the Twill experience? Changing its brand affiliation from ‘Damco’ to ‘Maersk’ – why is it important? How does Twill use Agile to build fast? What makes Troels proud about building Twill? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E25 · Mon, September 24, 2018
#25: TradeLens - a blockchain project by IBM and Maersk
Vijay Anand, Worldwide Sales & Distribution, VP Travel, Transportation & Hospitality - Asia Pacific, G.China, Japan and Todd Scott, VP of Blockchain Global Trade at IBM And the topic of our discussion will be TradeLens, the joint project between A.P. Moller –Maersk and IBM which applies blockchain to the world's global supply chain. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: What is blockchain and how TradeLens is using it to tackle the biggest challenges in the industry Solving the lack of standards, missing regulations in different countries. Security challenges of the system. How do they see the alliance moving forward given a number of shipping lines comment that they won’t join because of Maersk? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E24 · Thu, August 30, 2018
#24: Blake Larson MD International Lalamove
Blake Larson Head and MD International for LALAMOVE. Founded in 2013 as EasyVan in Hong Kong, Lalamove is the leading same day delivery platform present in 129 cities in 9 countries across Asia. Through its mobile & desktop platform, Lalamove connects customers with professional van, motorcycle, lorry and truck drivers. Some of their corporate clients include IKEA, Line or Google. Lalamove raised a total of $161 mil in funding over 6 rounds. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: How does Lalamove work and bring value to the customers Last-mile logistics centers differ across the region The fastest growing country in SE Asia for Lalamove Did Lalamove fail in any city? Innovation and greener environment by using fewer vehicles Hiring city directors four launching new markets The four values of the company – passion, grit, humility, and execution New employees need to build their chairs – the story behind Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E23 · Sun, August 19, 2018
#23: Dr. Wolfgang Baier CEO of Luxasia
Dr. Wolfgang Baier is the CEO of Luxasia. Luxasia is one of the largest regional distributors of over 150 international beauty and luxury lifestyle brands such as Clarins, Estee Lauder, Ferragamo, Hermes and Shiseido and they also have joint ventures with the Coty Group, the LVMH Group, and Elizabeth Arden. Present in 15 Asia Pacific countries, and hiring more than 2,000 full-time employees, Luxasia aims to define a new omnichannel experience in the beauty industry in Asia. Dr. Wolfgang Baier has been the Group CEO of Luxasia Pte Ltd. since August 2016. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode: Luxasia omnichannel experience Regional trends in the beauty industry E-COMMERCE The “phygital” (physical+digital) strategy of health and beauty retailers White spaces in the industry Last mile logistics problems You like to call yourself – Chief Transformation Officer – how does this approach impact the business? Singpost and Luxasia – how have they shaped your own thinking? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E22 · Mon, August 13, 2018
#22: Sanne Manders COO of Flexport
Sanne Manders is the COO of Flexport. Flexport is one of the fastest growing 3PL in the world. In just five years Flexport has distinguished itself as the leading software-powered freight forwarder, helping more than 15,000 companies deliver their goods to customers worldwide. Sanne joined Flexport in 2014, soon after the company’s start. As COO, he is responsible for operations, procurement, and carrier relations across all modes of transportation. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: How did Flexport achieve a 15k client portfolio in 4 years? How did Flexport raise a total of 300 mil USD in venture capital? How do plan to reach the scale of traditional players in the industry? How do you use NPS (net promoter score) as a KPI for growing the business? How much does it help an entrepreneur to have a background in consulting? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E21 · Wed, July 25, 2018
#21: Bijay Singh Global Head Healthcare Business Unit at DKSH
Bijay Singh has twenty-four years of experience in the Healthcare industry. From 2004 to 2015, he held various senior positions at Novartis, a leading global Swiss healthcare company. Prior to 2004, Bijay Singh worked for eleven years in various positions for Eli Lilly in Asia and the United States as well as for two global audit companies. He has lived and worked in four continents and has amassed over 15 years of work experience in the healthcare field across Asia. Education: Bijay Singh holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) from Simon Fraser University, Personal Data Canada and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Stanford University, California. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: The business model of DKSH Interesting case studies when working with key clients Key challenges in Asia compared to Europe or US Healthcare needs in Asia Factors driving growth in healthcare SEA How do the regulatory services work for DKSH? Recruiting – what are the key attributes you are looking for? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E20 · Thu, July 19, 2018
#20: Paul Srivorakul Co-Founder & Group CEO aCommerce
Paul has a global background, being born in Thailand and raised in California. Although he got a BA in anthropology at the University of California Berkeley in 2000, he caught the internet bug early and got a sales job at Ask.com in the U.S. Earlier in 2012, he had already launched Advent Capital in Thailand, to seed e-commerce firms around Southeast Asia, which sparked his idea to start aCommerce. 5 years later aCommerce is now the leading e-commerce service provider in Southeast Asia bringing brands and retailers online to reach consumers in the world's fastest-growing markets in SE Asia. And in the most recent funding round in November 2017 raised more than $65 million. Now boasting 1400 staff across 5 countries and 9 fulfillment centers. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode:\ The story of aCommerce Key clients and projects What’s better? Being an investor or being a founder? Key point for a regional startup to raise funds Did starting in Thailand make the startup better? What is the exit strategy for aCommerce? How do you hire people to join aCommerce? How do you shape the company’s culture? Leadership principles Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E19 · Sat, July 14, 2018
#19: Matthew Tillman CEO of Haven Inc.
Matthew Tillman is the CEO and Founder of Haven. Haven was founded in 2014 to help commodity firms automate logistics, collaborate with partners, and gain valuable insights into their supply chain. With the goal of the platform is to essentially serve as the “Salesforce for logistics, capturing the end-to-end workflow of shipping cargo.” Haven supports customers around the world from offices in Singapore, Switzerland and San Francisco. They raised a Series A round of $11 million. Prior to founding Haven, Matt held Technology and Product leadership roles at several Finance and Advertising companies specializing in Artificial Intelligence. But before that, Tillman was the son and grandson of truckers. He’s the first in three generations not to drive a truck for a living. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: The story of Haven Inc Differentiating from a traditional broker ‘Healthy’ data How does a big investment change the company’s growth Why Singapore? How do they compete with 3PLs Impact of Blockchain – real and hype How do you hire and shape the culture? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E18 · Sun, July 01, 2018
#18: Ed Clarke Co-Founder and CEO Yojee
Professional Australian football player, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Yojee, an exciting logistics technology company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX: YOJ) that has developed a technology platform that builds a solution to redefine the logistics industry and transform it to keep up with the e-commerce boom, utilizing the global sharing-economy concept. Ed is an experienced technology entrepreneur with extensive experience in taking innovative technology platforms to market in areas such as real-time communication, big data Marketing, and e-commerce. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: The story of Yojee. What are the key clients that you work with? How complicated and costly was the process of raising funding? Is Blockchain going to transform the industry? The inertia between enterprise and technology. How do you see large companies innovating? What are some of the key messages you wish you could tell every logistics CEO? How do you grow your team? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E17 · Tue, June 19, 2018
#17: Dr. Yossi Sheffi Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics
Dr. Yossi Sheffi is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he serves as Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. He is an expert in systems optimization, risk analysis, and supply chain management, which are the subjects he teaches and researches at MIT. He founded the MITx MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management. He is also the founder and the Director of MIT's Master of Supply Chain Management degree. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Extensive interviews with more than 100 executives on sustainability in business “Profits versus planet” or is it instead of a more subtle issue of (some) people versus (other) people Younger people are more environmentally aware Price premium is related to a brand that symbolizes quality – Forbes has valued the Coca-Cola brand at over $50 billion How is sustainability impacting supply chains? How will 3PLs be impacted by huge e-commerce companies? Top 3 attributes that a Chief Supply Chain Officer needs to have? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E16 · Sun, June 17, 2018
#16: Marco Civardi Managing Director Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar & Laos at Damco
Marco Civardi is a seasoned logistics professional with over 21 years of experience working in general management covering sales, trade lane development, and key account management. Marco is currently Area Managing Director for Damco Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos. Marco is a hands-on leader and has built strong and stable businesses in VCML which are key markets for the Damco global business. Marco’s previous role as Regional Head of the Fashion Vertical for the Asia Pacific based in Tokyo for Panalpina. In this role, Marco led a virtual team of fashion's sales experts across many countries, including Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, India, and Australia. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Challenges and opportunities in the emerging markets Technology and how important ‘myDamco’ system is Continuous improvement case studies Finding talent in emerging markets Some of the skills that logistics professionals need to have to stay relevant in the long term? Main drivers for culture shaping The switch from sales and marketing to a full PnL role Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E15 · Wed, May 16, 2018
#15: Dr. John Gattorna Executive Chairman for Gattorna Alignment
Dr. John Gattorna is the Executive Chairman of Sydney-based specialist advisory business, Gattorna Alignment and he is one of the most respected supply chain thought leaders globally. He has spent a lifetime working in and around enterprise supply chains, in many different capacities – line executive, researcher, consultant/adviser, teacher, mentor, and author. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: The Gattorna Alignment Most advanced tools we can use in SCM, in order to have visibility of the future What is the future of Supply Chain with Blockchain What’s the essence of the term, “Supply Chain Resilience” Shape the culture to achieve high performance in their supply chain? Top 3 attributes that a Chief Supply Chain Officer needs to have? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E14 · Sun, April 15, 2018
#14: Erik Cheong is the Co-Founder & CMO of Park N Parcel
Erik Cheong is the Co-Founder & CMO of Park N Parcel, a Singapore-based logistics startup under NUS Enterprise portfolio, providing solutions to enhance the current last-mile fulfillment ecosystem. Their main focus is to provide online shoppers with an innovative way to collect parcels in a hassle-free manner by directing their online purchases to nearby neighbors or neighborhood stores. Since its launch in 2017, Park N Parcel has successfully built a network of collection points with over 1500 Parkers islandwide in Singapore. Currently working with partners such as Carousell, Airfov, DHL, and Aramex to prevent E-commerce platform & logistics companies from facing re-delivery and making their delivery much more efficient and cost saving. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: The story of how and why you started Park n Parcel. How are you managing service levels and security with these individuals given that they won’t be at home and available 24/7? When do you know if it’s time to acquire your own assets versus outsourcing through delivery partners? Technologies like AI, Blockchain – how can these be potential game changers in the world of last mile delivery? What are some of the risks in the business model ? We see a lot of companies including SingPost and Ninja Van moving towards self-collection points network set up. How would that impact you? You don’t come from a logistics, last mile or eCommerce background. How did you learn about the industry? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E13 · Mon, April 09, 2018
#13: Damien Dhellemes, Country President Schneider Electric
Damien Dhellemmes is the Country President for Schneider Electric Singapore. In this role, Damien is responsible for the alignment of corporate strategy and business orientation, as well as oversight of all commercial initiatives, operations, and implementation. Prior to the role of Country President Singapore, Damien led the end-to-end Supply Chain organization for Schneider Electric in East-Asia Japan and Pacific across 18 countries. He first joined Schneider Electric 23 years ago and had since held various positions in the Supply Chain function of manufacturing, logistics, as well as procurement and sourcing. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: The company in the future of the world considering that in 2040 the demand of energy is estimated to be 2 times more than present demand most likely there will be non stop energy request. The company will cumulatively invest around 65 million euros (S$102 million) in Singapore. What are the goals and objectives of the new development. How do you see AI impacting the future of supply chain and what will this do to the workforce? Is Schneider working with any government programs/incentives regarding employee retention as it relates to the displacement of workers by automation? After 20 years and various roles in Supply Chain, you are now driving the full PnL of one of the large country organizations of Schneider. How have you managed to make the shift? Any challenges? Any concrete learnings? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E12 · Sun, March 25, 2018
#12: Kenneth Lim CTO at Singapore Maritime and Port Authority
Kenneth Lim is presently the Chief Technology Officer of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). He was seconded from the Government Technology Agency (GovTech), where he held the role of Cluster Director of the Finance, National Development, and Transport clusters. Kenneth possesses over 23 years of career experience in Technology. He first began his career as a programmer in PSA and later became the Vice President of Technology Development, Trade & Logistics in CrimsonLogic. He was the Senior Vice President of Market Operations and IT in Energy Market Company before joining the public sector in 2011. His professional experience covers the sea port, logistics, IT and energy industries. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Top goals the Singapore Maritime Port Authority is trying to achieve by 2020? What are the opportunities and what are the challenges around AI and Machine Learning? MPA’s efforts to invest in the start-up ecosystem. Cybersecurity. It is something that all of us should be concerned about, but still, a lot of companies prefer to turn a blind eye to it. Digitalization of the shipping industry. What are your thoughts on the current state of the industry when it comes to going digital? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E11 · Mon, February 26, 2018
#11: Ditlev Blicher CEO Asia Pacific for DB Schenker
Ditlev Blicher is the CEO Asia Pacific for DB Schenker. Originally born in Denmark, Ditlev oversees the 14,000 employees currently operating across 400 locations in 20 countries throughout the Asia Pacific region for DB Schenker. With over a decade of experience based in Asia, Mr. Blicher is no stranger to the region. Prior to joining DB Schenker, he was most recently President of Asia Pacific & Europe, Co-President Global Freight Forwarding and Executive Board Member of a multi-national supply chain management company. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Top strategic directions that DB Schenker in trying to achieve in APAC by 2020 Which technology trends in logistics will likely make the most impact by 2020? What are some of the most common challenges that your clients are currently struggling with when it comes to their supply chains? Rail solutions from APAC to Europe. What DB Schenker is doing around it in the region. What skills should logistics/ supply chain professionals be focused on to remain relevant and continue to add value to the industry in the future? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E10 · Sun, December 03, 2017
#10: Gender Diversity with 3 Global Supply Chain Leaders
This episode, we are going to have a panel discussion on a top topic for the industry: Diversity in Supply Chain. Our guests: Annemieke Gelder is the Founder and Consultant Supply Direction. Annemieke has worked in various senior roles around Supply Chain for the last 17 years, covering various geographies and industries, across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia. Saskia Groen is the Global Chief Operating Officer at Damco. Saskia is also a long-standing professional in the supply chain space, having started her career in the building materials space, having worked for Cement Australia. Following which she worked for several years in the global cement leader, Holcim, where she served also as Vice President of Supply Chain for one of the largest operations in Asia, namely Phillippines. Ingeborg Veelenturf is the Senior Director of Logistics Asia at Coach. Ingeborg is an experienced professional in international Supply Chain Management for over 20 years, in Europe and Asia, for leading International Consumer Packaged Goods companies like Kellogg, Sara Lee and British American Tobacco (BAT). Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Diversity in the Supply Chain community What are the critical skills needed to be successful in today’s changing and transforming international supply chains? Key trends around diversity in Supply Chain How can organizations groom future female leaders Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E9 · Wed, October 18, 2017
#09: Chang Wen Lai CEO at Ninja Van
Chang Wen Lai is the CEO of Ninja Van. At 27 and with no logistics experience, Lai Chang Wen started a company that netted $45m in investments. The learning curve was steep and it meant 22-hour work days, sleeping in the office, and even sorting parcels and doing deliveries himself. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Route Optimization. Would AI be an important factor in improving it? Why the founders of Ninja Van work so well together. The importance of being hungry to learn and having less ego when working in a start-up. If you want to be a successful entrepreneur in South East Asia – Don’t get married! Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E8 · Mon, October 09, 2017
#08: Matthias Heutger Senior Vice President Strategy, Marketing and Innovation at DHL
Matthias Heutger is Senior Vice President Strategy, Marketing, and Innovation at DHL's global account management and innovation unit, Customer Solutions & Innovation (DHL CSI). Matthias is coordinating closely the activity of the two DHL Innovation Centers, in Germany and Singapore. Whose aim is to bring new innovations to the DHL group - which does mean they get to experiment with the latest technologies available. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: The warehouse of the future – working with collaborative robots. 3D printing – Matthias: “Everybody thought this will completely disrupt the logistics – I don’t believe it will.” Good data in logistics is a big challenge because it is still traditionally a very paper-based business. The potential for sharing platforms (Uber, Airbnb) in a way to be used in logistics. Talking about the extensive internal Certified Training Program Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E7 · Mon, October 02, 2017
#07: Tom Schmitt Board Member - Contract Logistics and Global Chief Commercial Officer for DB Schenker
Tom Schmitt Board Member - Contract Logistics and Global Chief Commercial Officer for DB Schenker, which is one of the top 3 global 3PL companies in the world with operations in 140 countries. As the Management Board Member responsible for the $3bn+ Contract Logistics business, Tom is in charge of a global team of 22,000 logisticians with continued and accelerated profitable growth. In the first year of Tom’s leadership, DB Schenker Contract Logistics grew by 17 percent topline and saw a 20 percent growth to the bottom line. Discover more details here. Some highlights of the podcast: Top strategic directions that Schenker is trying to achieve in the next years. The top goals in the company by 2020. Contract Logistics. Where does Tom see the emerging markets? How DB Schenker customers expect them to use all the information, data, that we have to their advantage. Using big data and capacity planning. The importance of – People, service, profit in that sequence. Talking about left brain and right brain. How to access both types of thinking. Advice for a 23-year-old finishing collage – Think of your first move and your second move as an option expanding move. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E6 · Mon, September 25, 2017
#06: Bjorn Vang Jensen Global Head of Logistics at Electrolux - Part 1
Bjorn Vang Jensen, Global Head of Logistics at Electrolux. Bjorn is a global industry figure, started his career as graduate of the A.P. Møller/Maersk Shipping School. Subsequently worked for Maersk group, then on the 3PL side for DHL and TNT. And last 13 years as a proud leader of the Electrolux supply chain team. All in all, Bjorn has lived in Asia for the past 28 years, during which time he has been based in Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore. Discover more details here . Episode #06 Part 1 Highlights: How to manage a team of 22 logisticians spread all over the world on all continents. Electrolux Supply Chain started 13 years ago with 12/13,000 TEU and this year for the first time it will almost certainly break 200,000 TEU. How much paper is involved in moving a shipment of cocoa from Nigeria to Rotterdam? Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E6 · Mon, September 25, 2017
#06: Bjorn Vang Jensen Global Head of Logistics at Electrolux - Part 2
Bjorn Vang Jensen, Global Head of Logistics at Electrolux. Bjorn is a global industry figure, started his career as graduate of the A.P. Møller/Maersk Shipping School. Subsequently worked for Maersk group, then on the 3PL side for DHL and TNT. And last 13 years as a proud leader of the Electrolux supply chain team. All in all, Bjorn has lived in Asia for the past 28 years, during which time he has been based in Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore. Discover more details here . Episode #06 Part 2 Highlights: A recent 27 employee company acquired by Electrolux is transforming the way people across the whole company are thinking, how they communicate, how they manage e-commerce. The importance of telling great stories to attract the best talent. The right mindset that as a Chief Supply Chain Officer of a company should have. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E6 · Mon, September 25, 2017
#06: Bjorn Vang Jensen Global Head of Logistics at Electrolux Part 3
Bjorn Vang Jensen, Global Head of Logistics at Electrolux. Bjorn is a global industry figure, started his career as graduate of the A.P. Møller/Maersk Shipping School. Subsequently worked for Maersk group, then on the 3PL side for DHL and TNT. And last 13 years as a proud leader of the Electrolux supply chain team. All in all, Bjorn has lived in Asia for the past 28 years, during which time he has been based in Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore. Discover more details here . Episode #06 Part 3 Highlights: Moving from 3PL to the client side – “ the grass is not greener over on this side, it’s just a different type of grass. And you’ve got to be prepared for a change in diet.” Why is Bjorn 100% paperless. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E5 · Mon, September 18, 2017
#05: Tim Wickmann former CEO of MCC Maersk Part 1
Tim Wickmann is the former CEO of MCC Transport Maersk. Tim Wickmann has 27 years career with A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. He served as vice-president in various portfolios for 10 years. In the last 9 years, he was the CEO of MCC, the intra-Asia shipping specialist. During his term, the company became one of the most successful organizations in the history, from humble beginnings, maybe to the 17th largest line of company in the world in terms of capacity, among top three feeders globally, operated 90 ships, and had over 600 staff in local agencies in 14 countries across Asia. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: How to build the number one shipping company in your industry from scratch On giving full independence to country managers – ‘Do anything you want as long as it is legal!’ On being happy at work – “For 27 years, I have looked forward to going to work every single day. You need to be happy at work. Otherwise, it doesn’t work.” On superstitions and playing professional football. And how to handle 9 customer meetings in one day. How to react when your eyes stop working because of overwork and how to handle weeks of 13 hour work days. Why you should say No! to seemingly great opportunities. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E5 · Mon, September 18, 2017
#05: Tim Wickmann former CEO of MCC Maersk Part 2
Tim Wickmann is the former CEO of MCC Transport Maersk. Tim Wickmann has 27 years career with A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. He served as vice-president in various portfolios for 10 years. In the last 9 years, he was the CEO of MCC, the intra-Asia shipping specialist. During his term, the company became one of the most successful organizations in the history, from humble beginnings, maybe to the 17th largest line of company in the world in terms of capacity, among top three feeders globally, operated 90 ships, and had over 600 staff in local agencies in 14 countries across Asia. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: How to build the number one shipping company in your industry from scratch On giving full independence to country managers – ‘Do anything you want as long as it is legal!’ On being happy at work – “For 27 years, I have looked forward to going to work every single day. You need to be happy at work. Otherwise, it doesn’t work.” On superstitions and playing professional football. And how to handle 9 customer meetings in one day. How to react when your eyes stop working because of overwork and how to handle weeks of 13 hour work days. Why you should say No! to seemingly great opportunities. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E5 · Mon, September 18, 2017
#05: Tim Wickmann former CEO of MCC Maersk Part 3
Tim Wickmann is the former CEO of MCC Transport Maersk.Tim Wickmann has 27 years career with A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. He served as vice-president in various portfolios for 10 years. In the last 9 years, he was the CEO of MCC, the intra-Asia shipping specialist. During his term, the company became one of the most successful organizations in the history, from humble beginnings, maybe to the 17th largest line of company in the world in terms of capacity, among top three feeders globally, operated 90 ships, and had over 600 staff in local agencies in 14 countries across Asia. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: How to build the number one shipping company in your industry from scratch On giving full independence to country managers – ‘Do anything you want as long as it is legal!’ On being happy at work – “For 27 years, I have looked forward to going to work every single day. You need to be happy at work. Otherwise, it doesn’t work.” On superstitions and playing professional football. And how to handle 9 customer meetings in one day. How to react when your eyes stop working because of overwork and how to handle weeks of 13 hour work days. Why you should say No! to seemingly great opportunities. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E4 · Sun, September 10, 2017
#04: Roxane Desmicht Head of Supply Chain at Infineon Technologies Part 1
Roxane Desmicht is the Head of Asia Pacific Supply Chain Infineon Technologies. Roxane is a Senior executive and global leader with 15+ years in high tech industries. She is well-versed product development to manufacturing as well as business development and account management. She is an active promoter and driver of Industry 4.0 initiatives as well as gender diversity leadership projects. And she is passionate about leading teams in a diverse and multi-cultural environment. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Global Production Networks and Supply chain transformation Supply Chain 4.0 and IoT solutions in Infineon If she would be an investor – where would she put her money? How does an engineer lead a global Supply Chain Network How to groom future supply chain leaders How to be a passionate leader in a male-dominated industry Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E4 · Sun, September 10, 2017
#04: Roxane Desmicht Head of Supply Chain at Infineon Technologies Part 2
Roxane Desmicht is the Head of Asia Pacific Supply Chain Infineon Technologies. Roxane Desmicht is a Senior executive and global leader with 15+ years in high tech industries. She is well-versed product development to manufacturing as well as business development and account management. She is an active promoter and driver of Industry 4.0 initiatives as well as gender diversity leadership projects. And she is passionate about leading teams in a diverse and multi-cultural environment. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Global Production Networks and Supply chain transformation Supply Chain 4.0 and IoT solutions in Infineon If she would be an investor – where would she put her money? How does an engineer lead a global Supply Chain Network How to groom future supply chain leaders How to be a passionate leader in a male-dominated industry Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E4 · Sun, September 10, 2017
#04: Roxane Desmicht Head of Supply Chain at Infineon Technologies Part 3
Roxane Desmicht is the Head of Asia Pacific Supply Chain Infineon Technologies. Roxane Desmicht is a Senior executive and global leader with 15+ years in high tech industries. She is well-versed product development to manufacturing as well as business development and account management. She is an active promoter and driver of Industry 4.0 initiatives as well as gender diversity leadership projects. And she is passionate about leading teams in a diverse and multi-cultural environment. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Global Production Networks and Supply chain transformation Supply Chain 4.0 and IoT solutions in Infineon If she would be an investor – where would she put her money? How does an engineer lead a global Supply Chain Network How to groom future supply chain leaders How to be a passionate leader in a male-dominated industry Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E3 · Tue, August 29, 2017
#03: Paul Bradley CEO Caprica International Part 1
Paul Bradley is the CEO of Caprica International. Paul is the Chairman and CEO, Caprica International and serving on the Boards of various organizations. He was also selected as a ‘New Asian Leader’ by the World Economic Forum. Leadership roles have spanned American, Japanese, Chinese and Indian companies with responsibilities across 14 countries. Created 7 start-ups and participated in the successful IPO launch of 2 companies. Passionate about innovation and developing multi-cultural talent to impact the future. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Most important technology trends in supply chain How AI and Block Chain is changing the game The importance of innovation and entrepreneurship and how start-ups disrupt the industry What is it like to be a member of the B20 task force of the G20 Summit How important it is to have great mentors Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E3 · Tue, August 29, 2017
#03: Paul Bradley CEO Caprica International - Part 2
Paul Bradley is the CEO of Caprica International. Paul is the Chairman and CEO, Caprica International and serving on the Boards of various organizations. He was also selected as a ‘New Asian Leader’ by the World Economic Forum. Leadership roles have spanned American, Japanese, Chinese and Indian companies with responsibilities across 14 countries. Created 7 start-ups and participated in the successful IPO launch of 2 companies. Passionate about innovation and developing multi-cultural talent to impact the future. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Most important technology trends in supply chain How AI and Block Chain is changing the game The importance of innovation and entrepreneurship and how start-ups disrupt the industry What is it like to be a member of the B20 task force of the G20 Summit How important it is to have great mentors Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E3 · Tue, August 29, 2017
#03: Paul Bradley CEO Caprica International - Part 3
Paul Bradley is the CEO of Caprica International. Paul is the Chairman and CEO, Caprica International and serving on the Boards of various organizations. He was also selected as a ‘New Asian Leader’ by the World Economic Forum. Leadership roles have spanned American, Japanese, Chinese and Indian companies with responsibilities across 14 countries. Created 7 start-ups and participated in the successful IPO launch of 2 companies. Passionate about innovation and developing multi-cultural talent to impact the future. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Most important technology trends in supply chain How AI and Block Chain is changing the game The importance of innovation and entrepreneurship and how start-ups disrupt the industry What is it like to be a member of the B20 task force of the G20 Summit How important it is to have great mentors Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E2 · Wed, August 16, 2017
#02: Leadership in Logistics with Charles Brewer CEO DHL E-commerce
Charles Brewer is the global CEO of DHL E-commerce with 33 years of experience in Logistics across the globe. He has been Chief Executive Officer of DHL eCommerce at Deutsche Post AG since June 2016. He served as Executive Vice President of Sales and of DHL Worldwide Express and served as its Member of the Management Board, US since March 2006. Discover more details here . Some of the highlights of the episode: Most important trends in logistics – the evolution of e-commerce Challenges in South East Asia Logistics and how to transform them into opportunities How to attract and keep top talent in a great corporate culture His success habits and most important lessons learned in his career How to become the CEO of DHL e-commerce Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
S1 E1 · Tue, July 25, 2017
#01: Didier Chenneveau Executive Director Supply Chain Ernst & Young
Didier Chenneveau is the Executive Director Supply Chain Ernst & Young. He is one of the leading supply chain executives in the region with more than 25 years experience across the board. Discover more details here : Some of the highlights of the episode: IoT – Internet of Things and Blockchain in Supply Chain The supply chain challenges faced by the most important MNCs in Asia Supply Chain Talent in Asia How to develop top supply chain leaders The importance of drinking red wine Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

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#200: Building a Supply Chain Career & Season Finale

#199: Formula for a Successful Leadership

#198: Danone and the 4Cs of Supply Chain Excellence

#197: Purpose of Essity, End-to-end, and Holistic Leadership

#196: Smarter Collaboration: A New Approach to Breaking Down Barriers and Transforming Work

#195: The CEO’s view of Supply Chain, PEs and Indian brands

#194: Transforming Dairy Supply Chains and Overcoming the "Perfect Storm"

#193: Holistic Sustainability for Greener Supply Chains

#192: Bechtel and SCM in the EPC Industry

#191: From Finance to Supply Chain and case studies from Intel

#190: Cost Reduction, Supplier Relationships and Innovation

#189: Microsoft, Circular Economy, and Leadership Principles

#188: Sennder and Lessons in Building a Trucking Unicorn

#187: Surrounded by Idiots and How to Write a Bestseller

#186: Shaping a Greener Future for Chemical Supply Chains

#185: Ditching the Self-Doubt Tax by Developing Authentic Confidence at Work

#184: What it Takes to be a Great Chief Supply Chain Officer with SupplyChainBrain

#183: Finding Your Magic in the Workplace

#182: The Origin Story of Reebok and How It Became the Iconic Brand It Is Today

#181: Think Remarkable, Don’t Follow Your Passion, and Leadership

#180: Managing Retail Transformation, Talent, and Leadership

#179: What Makes the Beauty Industry’s Supply Chain Different

#178: New Balance Story - How Innovation and People Helped Double Revenue

#177: Building Kenvue, Cross Industry Success and People

#176: Geopolitics, Green Economy, the Monkey and the Money

#175: Journey to CEO, AVON’s Omnichannel and Value Chain Development

#174: Principles to Grow Costa Coffee's Reach Exponentially

#173: Ports, Global Trade and What Matters Most in Transportation

#172: Corning, Leaving a legacy and Non-Executive Boards

#171: Managing Supply Chain in a Spin Off and Navigating Purpose in Consumer Health

#170: How to beat distractions and create a focused work environment

#169: Turning Academia into Sustainable Resilience

#168: Unveiling Excellence in Automotive Supply Chain Leadership

#167: How to build a logistics unicorn and make India the global talent hub

#166: Diversity, Purpose, and Passion in Pharma Supply Chain

#165: M&As, Managing P&Ls and Running Refresco's SCM

#164: From ‘Hell’ to Heights: Journey in Supply Chain Leadership

#163: Conagra’s Operations, SCM, and Sustainable Initiatives

#162: Supply Chain, Sustainability and Leadership at Hempel - a CEO perspective

#161: Apple’s supply chain, China and Vision Pro

#160: From Mom of 3 to COO: The Unconventional Climb

#159: Logistics in Saudi Arabia and Development Vision for 2030

#158: Leading with Authenticity and Integrity

#157: Death of Globalization and Rise of Regionalization

#156: How Siemens Smart Infracture SCM Works

#155: The Origin of "Supply Chain" and Supercharging the SCM of the Future

#154: Embrace changes and Growth with Passion and Curiosity

#153: The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of Work

#152: Thomas Knudsen, Non Executive Chair at Toll Group

#151: Dr. Thomas Schamberg, SVP Supply Chain at Evonik

#150: Paul Campbell, Senior Vice President Supply Chain Europe at PepsiCo

#149: Vijayan Chinnasami, Chief Operations Officer of Ultra Clean Technology

#148: Marisa Parabaugh, SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at AdventHealth

#147: Nada Sanders, Professor of Supply Chain Management D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University

#146: David Simchi-Levi, Professor of Engineering Systems at MIT

#145: Mourad Tamoud, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Schneider Electric

#144: Tim Drury, CSCO at Americana Foods

#143: Harald Emberger, CSCO, Head of Supply Chain at Beiersdorf

#142: David Prchala, Chief Operating Officer of Bugaboo

#141: Cynthia Hutchison, CEO of the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing

#140: Brian White, SVP Supply Chain Management and Managing Director, Swarovski AG

#139: Alexander Streif, Vice President for Supply Chain Management at Northvolt

#138: Alexandre Baubert, CSCO, Head of Supply Chain at Signify

#137: How to have more CEOs from Supply Chain

#136: Ashish Sood, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Landmark Retail

#135: Federico Marchesi, Head of Supply Chain Management at Haier Europe

#134: Bodo Bokämper, VP Digitalization & Processes, Global Procurement at BMW Group

#133: The Making of "From Source to Sold"

#132: Roberto Canevari, EVP and CSCO at The Estée Lauder Companies

#131: Shekar Natarajan, Chief Supply Chain Officer at American Eagle Outfitters

#130: Benoit Dauchin, CTO LVMH - Nestlé - P&G - Vodafone – Kingfisher and Board Member for Princess Yachts (LVMH, LCatterton)

#129: Christophe Mugnier-Pollet, VP Global Supply Chain of Vestas

#128: Massimo Andolina, Senior Vice President Global Operations at Philip Morris International

#126: Golden Skills, Changing Industries and Networking

#127: Steven Merkt, President of Transportation Solutions at TE Connectivity

#125: Heineken SCM, IoT and 3D Printing