Hello, visibility enthusiasts! Welcome to the Beyond Visibility Lounge, the podcast that explores the seen and unseen world of the supply chain, logistics, transportation, and traceability. Join your hosts,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Iliriana Kacaniku⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Ron Volpe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in an exploration of drivers of collaboration in the supply chain. 

In this episode, they host Divya Modi, an entrepreneur and investor, who shares her career journey and insights into the Indian entrepreneurship and innovation landscape. She emphasizes the importance of problem-solving, building a strong team, and identifying market opportunities when investing in ventures. Divya discusses the role of the Indian government in fostering innovation and the growth of entrepreneurship in the country. She also highlights the challenges in the supply chain and logistics sector in India, such as infrastructure development, and the need for localized innovations. Divya shares her experiences as a socialpreneur and the importance of giving back to society. She offers advice to early-stage entrepreneurs on securing support and funding, understanding competition, and building a network of advisors.

Takeaways:

“What has been amazing is to see how that has completely changed in the last few years. There has been a very clear focus by the government to build high-speed road networks, to build high-speed trains, to build infrastructure that allows for the whole country to be connected in a way that supply chains work.”

In Episode 15 of the Beyond Visibility Lounge, Divya Modi, an esteemed investor with a wealth of experience in leading multi-million dollar projects, provides a compelling overview of how India’s infrastructure advancements are revolutionizing innovations in supply chain and other industries.

Tune in to learn about:

➡️  The transformative impact of India's infrastructure developments on its global trade competitiveness.

➡️  The importance of putting the customer first to unlock multiple collaboration opportunities.

➡️  The role of complementarity in partnerships, which drives innovation and efficiency within supply chains.

Don’t miss this insightful episode that explores the dynamic intersection of infrastructure, innovation, and customer-centric strategies in India.

🎙️The full episode goes live on June 4, 2024 on:

🎧 Spotify, https://spoti.fi/3Ub6ahM, 

🎧Apple Podcasts, https://apple.co/3QdlBF1, 

🎧YouTube Music, https://bit.ly/4aLSK38,  and 

🎧YouTube https://bit.ly/3Qcv7Z9 

Subscribe to listen to more insights from other industry leaders.

#SupplyChain #Logistics #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Infrastructure #Collaboration #BeyondVisibilityLounge #Podcast

“And if you put that first, if you put the customer first, and providing the best product or solution to the customer, that's when you realize that there could be multiple opportunities for collaboration.”

In our upcoming episode of the Beyond Visibility Lounge, we are thrilled to host Divya Modi, an accomplished investor with 15 years of experience leading multi-million dollar projects across diverse industries. Divya shares her profound insights on the importance of customer-centricity and how it unveils numerous opportunities for collaboration.

In this episode, we delve into:

➡️  How India's evolving infrastructure is enhancing global competitiveness and supporting first-mile and last-mile visibility collaborations.

➡️  The critical role of complementarity in partnerships, driving innovation, and solving complex problems.

➡️  The ways venture capital is transforming India's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and inspiring early-stage innovators to seek out strategic collaborations.

🎙️The full episode goes live on June 4, 2024 on:

🎧 Spotify, https://spoti.fi/3Ub6ahM, 

🎧Apple Podcasts, https://apple.co/3QdlBF1, 

🎧YouTube Music, https://bit.ly/4aLSK38,  and 

🎧YouTube https://bit.ly/3Qcv7Z9 

Subscribe to listen to more insights from other industry leaders.

#SupplyChain #Logistics #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #Collaboration #BeyondVisibilityLounge #Podcast

Hello, visibility enthusiasts! Welcome to the Beyond Visibility Lounge, the podcast that explores the seen and unseen world of the supply chain, logistics, transportation, and traceability. Join your hosts, ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Iliriana Kacaniku⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Ron Volpe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in an exploration of drivers of collaboration in the supply chain. In this episode, they host ⁠⁠Rose Elphick-Darling, a research fellow and project lead at Deakin University, who discusses her career journey and the importance of traceability in the food industry. She highlights the need for transparency and control in supply chains to advance performance and give consumers confidence. The collaboration between multiple stakeholders in the supply chain is crucial for the success of traceability initiatives. The Australian market has a strong demand for traceability due to the country's outward-facing population and high standards of food safety. The cost of traceability systems may be passed on to consumers, but the value it brings, such as improved inventory control and cheaper audits, offsets the cost. Challenges in data sharing and ownership still exist, but progress is being made in developing data standards and interoperability.

Takeaways:

"Learning together has been a real hallmark of the work that we do. It’s not research for researchers' sake; it’s research for industry needs, for communities' needs," highlights Rose Elphick-Darling, of the Centre for Regional & Rural Futures, at Deakin University. 

Rose joins us on episode 14 of the Beyond Visibility Lounge and shares how her approach is driven by a deep understanding of stakeholder perspectives and a commitment to adding value for industries and communities alike.

The conversation further highlights:

🔊 Effective collaboration is essential for navigating the complexities of supply chains, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and working towards common goals.

🔊 Focusing on practical, impactful research ensures that innovations directly benefit the supply chain industry, addressing real-world challenges and driving meaningful improvements.

🔊 The relentless pursuit of value creation helps supply chains become more efficient, resilient, and responsive to market demands, ultimately benefiting businesses and consumers alike.

❓ Why It Matters:

Transparency and control are crucial for enhancing supply chain performance and building consumer trust. Rose highlights the importance of collaboration, practical research, and continuous value creation in transforming supply chains. These principles are vital for addressing challenges such as inventory management, waste reduction, and stakeholder alignment, making supply chains more robust and sustainable.

📅 🎙️The full episode goes live on May 28, 2024 on:

🎧 Spotify, https://spoti.fi/3Ub6ahM, 

🎧Apple Podcasts, https://apple.co/3QdlBF1, 

🎧YouTube Music, https://bit.ly/4aLSK38,  and 

🎧YouTube https://bit.ly/3Qcv7Z9 

Subscribe to listen to more insights from other industry leaders.

#SupplyChain #Transparency #Collaboration #Innovation #Podcast #BeyondVisibilityLounge #DeakinUniversity #SupplyChainManagement

P.S. How do you cultivate transparency for your stakeholders both upstream and downstream? How do transparency and visibility help You?

"Transparency and control are crucial in advancing supply chain performance and giving consumers confidence," highlights Rose Elphrick-Darling, of the Centre for Regional & Rural Futures, at Deakin University. 

Rose joins us on episode 14 of the Beyond Visibility Lounge and shares her insights on the transformative potential of viewing supply chain visibility as a value-adding activity, rather than just a cost center. This perspective shift is essential for driving innovation, sustainability, and resilience in the supply chain industry.

This conversation further highlights:

❓ Why It Matters:

🎙️The full episode goes live on May 28, 2024 on:

🎧 Spotify, https://spoti.fi/3Ub6ahM, 

🎧Apple Podcasts, https://apple.co/3QdlBF1, 

🎧YouTube Music, https://bit.ly/4aLSK38,  and 

🎧YouTube https://bit.ly/3Qcv7Z9 

Subscribe to listen to more insights from other industry leaders.

#SupplyChain #Transparency #Innovation #Podcast #BeyondVisibilityLounge #SupplyChainManagement #Logistics #DeakinUniversity

P.S. How do you cultivate trust and inspire collaboration with your stakeholders both upstream and downstream? How do transparency and visibility help You?

Hello, visibility enthusiasts! Welcome to the Beyond Visibility Lounge, the podcast that explores the seen and unseen world of the supply chain, logistics, transportation, and traceability. Join your hosts,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Iliriana Kacaniku⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Ron Volpe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in an exploration of drivers of collaboration in the supply chain. 

In this episode, they host Divya Modi, an entrepreneur and investor, who shares her career journey and insights into the Indian entrepreneurship and innovation landscape. She emphasizes the importance of problem-solving, building a strong team, and identifying market opportunities when investing in ventures. Divya discusses the role of the Indian government in fostering innovation and the growth of entrepreneurship in the country. She also highlights the challenges in the supply chain and logistics sector in India, such as infrastructure development, and the need for localized innovations. Divya shares her experiences as a socialpreneur and the importance of giving back to society. She offers advice to early-stage entrepreneurs on securing support and funding, understanding competition, and building a network of advisors.

Takeaways:

Hello, visibility enthusiasts! Welcome to the Beyond Visibility Lounge, the podcast that explores the seen and unseen world of the supply chain, logistics, transportation, and traceability. Join your hosts,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Iliriana Kacaniku⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Ron Volpe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in an exploration of drivers of collaboration in the supply chain. In this episode, they host ⁠Andrew Petrisin⁠, Advisor for Multimodal Freight at U.S. Department of Transportation, who shares about ⁠Freight and Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW).⁠ FLOW is a digital public infrastructure that aims to improve supply chain visibility and data sharing. The initiative started with 18 members and has now grown to 73 active members by early May 2024, with more members in the pipeline. The main driver of openness among FLOW members is the unique value proposition offered by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), including operational and commercial neutrality, data privacy laws, and the convening authority of the federal government. The challenges faced during the development and implementation of FLOW included building trust and overcoming skepticism about data sharing with the federal government. The expansion of FLOW has had a network effect, with more members joining and increasing the value of the initiative. The future of FLOW includes continued trust building, delivering value to members, and potentially informing future policy developments related to supply chain management and infrastructure development.

Takeaways:

Chapters:

🚀 "Many of the best ideas of what makes FLOW work have come from the industry itself," highlights Andrew Petrisin about unexpected accomplishments of the FLOW initiative 🚀

In this episode, Andrew emphasizes the critical 

➡️  role of the industry in shaping FLOW, from setting data collection priorities to suggesting new features for the platform. 

➡️  genius and inputs of the community that fuel the initiative’s innovation but also ensured its relevance and effectiveness.

➡️  importance of trust cultivated within the community that has evolved from basic data sharing to co-creating new features that address specific needs.

❓ Why It Matters:

FLOW’s collaborative model highlights that openness to collaborate and innovate in the supply chain is possible and it will evolve to lead to more tailored and impactful solutions for the industry

Tune in to discover how FLOW has transformed from a simple data-sharing initiative to a benchmark of innovation in public-private partnerships. 

📅 🎙️The full episode goes live on May 21, 2024 on:

🎧 Spotify, https://spoti.fi/3Ub6ahM, 

🎧Apple Podcasts, https://apple.co/3QdlBF1, 

🎧YouTube Music, https://bit.ly/4aLSK38,  and 

🎧YouTube https://bit.ly/3Qcv7Z9 

Subscribe to listen to more insights from other industry leaders.

P.S. What unexpected innovation resulted from a recent collaboration that you know of?

#SupplyChainTransparency #DeforestationRegulation #SustainabilityInAction #BeyondVisibilityLounge #SupplyChainManagement #Leadership #PodcastEpisode #BeyondVisibilityLounge #FLOWinitiative #PublicPrivatePartnership #Innovation #SupplyChainManagement #Logistics #USDOT #IndustryInsights

🚀 "And those three things to me combined really are kind of three unique attributes of FLOW and of the department's role that I don't think exists in another institution," says Andrew Petrisin about what makes FLOW unique.  🚀

Join us on the next episode of Beyond Visibility Lounge for an enlightening conversation with Andrew Petrisin, as we dive into the groundbreaking FLOW initiative spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). 🎙️ Andrew highlights the distinctive features of FLOW:

1. Operational and Commercial Neutrality of USDOT ensures that all industry players can collaborate and share critical data without the concern of competitive interests.

2. The Convening Authority of the Federal Government helps bring together diverse stakeholders, enhancing broad, industry-wide engagement.

3. Data Privacy Laws ensure that the data shared within the FLOW initiative is well-protected against external legal demands such as subpoenas or regulatory uses, fostering trust among participants.

Why This Matters?

This discussion is essential for anyone in logistics, supply chain management, or policy making as it illustrates that collaboration and collaborative innovation are possible when cultivated in trusted environment. 

📈 Don't Miss Out!  The full episode goes live on May 21, 2024 on:

🎧  Spotify, https://spoti.fi/3Ub6ahM, 

🎧  Apple Podcasts, https://apple.co/3QdlBF1, 

🎧  YouTube Music, https://bit.ly/4aLSK38,  and 

🎧  YouTube https://bit.ly/3Qcv7Z9 

Subscribe to listen to more insights from other industry leaders.

What barriers to collaboration have you faced in your industry?

P.S.  Looking ahead, what innovations do hope to see in the logistics and supply chain industry over the next decade that require collaboration?

#BeyondVisibilityLounge #Logistics #SupplyChainInnovation #DigitalTransformation #USDOT #FLOWinitiative #DataPrivacy #PublicPolicy