Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce

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Joining me in this episode is Inna Kuznetsova, CEO of ToolsGroup, where we discussed her career evolution from IBM to leading supply chain technology innovations, ToolsGroup.  Sharing how they leverage AI and machine learning to optimize inventory and supply chain efficiency. Inna highlighted some of their success stories, such as reducing Moleskine's working capital by 15% and improving Boggi's inventory efficiency by 18%. She emphasized the importance of data, probabilistic models, and scenario planning in mitigating disruptions. Lastly, Inna advised supply chain leaders to choose tech partners with proven success and to focus on quick, measurable value to ensure successful technology adoption.

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I interviewed Pierre Khoury, Co-Founder and CEO of Shippeo. We discussed the company’s journey and impact in the transport and supply chain space. Shippeo, now a global leader with 220 employees and 200 customers, focuses on visibility and risk management. 

Pierre highlighted the importance of real-time data, control towers, and AI in planning. He shared a success story from an automotive client, where Shippeo’s platform helped mitigate production delays. He also emphasizes sustainability, leveraging granular data to improve efficiency. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to grow globally and enhance supply chain resilience.

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In this episode, I interviewed Sammeli Sammalkorpi, CEO and Co-Founder of Sievo, a procurement analytics company. Sammeli discussed Sievo's 21-year history, its focus on large enterprises, and its growth to 400 employees across Helsinki, Finland, Chicago, and Bucharest. He also highlighted Sievo's unique approach, emphasizing AI and data integration to provide actionable insights.

Sammeli shared some of their success stories, including a 98% client growth and retention rate and a significant role in a DSM-Firmenich merger. He outlined their future plans, including leveraging Sievo's data to create new insights and automating procurement actions. We also talked about Sievo's culture of transparency and growth while keeping an environment light for all.

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In this episode, I interviewed Alex Yaseen, Founder and CEO of Parabola. We discussed the company’s mission to empower supply chain operations through technology. Alex shared how Parabola helps companies automate complex, manual processes by combining subject matter expertise with AI tools. He also highlighted the importance of involving end users and technical teams in the process, emphasizing quick implementation times and significant ROI.

Alex also shared some of the success stories on how Parabola has helped customers deploy AI to make unstructured data from documents like POs and invoices workable and automated. And to end the episode, he provides actionable advice to leaders looking to enable their supply chain teams with tools and technology that actually live up to the hype.

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In this episode, I had a great conversation with two amazing leaders, Jörg Junghanns and Matthias Hodel from Capgemini and Kuehne + Nagel, respectively, discussing the partnership between the two organizations focusing on supply chain orchestration. We talked about the partnership's inception, emphasizing its global scale and the integration of logistics and supply chain operations.

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Questions I asked:

• Can you share with us how the partnership between Capgemini and Kuehne+Nagel started?
• How does the partnership come together to add value to the clients?
• How do you practically manage all the data that you have from both Capgemini and Kuehne + Nagel?
• How do you see AI or Generative AI work within this partnership and add value to the end client?
• What's your take on the topic of sustainability, and how do you approach it? 
• How can you help supply chain executives with risk management or disruption management?
• How do you see the partnership going forward?
• What are some of the main things that the listeners should remember and take with them after listening in terms of the partnership between Capgemini and Kuehne + Nagel?

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In this episode, I interviewed Kent Ledgerwood, the Senior Vice President of Value Engineering at One Network. We discussed his extensive experience in the supply chain industry and his insights on the evolving role of technology in addressing the challenges facing businesses today. We also discussed the trends and disruptions shaping the supply chain landscape, from the impact of COVID-19 to the growing importance of sustainability and data management.

Kent explains how AI and machine learning are transforming the way companies approach supply chain optimization, enabling them to predict better and mitigate disruptions, improve efficiency, and drive innovation.

Throughout the conversation, Kent emphasizes the need for a holistic, collaborative approach to supply chain management, where data and technology are leveraged to create value for all stakeholders. He shares practical examples of how his team has helped clients streamline their operations, reduce costs, and enhance their sustainability efforts.

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Questions I asked:

• Can you share some of the big milestones and what attracted you to say yes to One Network?
• What are the trends you're seeing in supply chain?
• What are the expectations of your clients, and how do you manage them in a healthy way?
• How much are CFOs and other C-suite executives getting involved in supply chain management?
• How much focus are you seeing from clients on the topic of sustainability in supply chains?
• How can companies improve their control and management of supplier data and create a single source of truth?
• Can you share some practical examples or applications of general AI and data quality improvements that you've seen with your clients?
• What are some things that excite you about the future of supply chain, both from a technology and people/change management perspective?

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I had a great conversation with Tobias Sjölin, CTO of Fulfilment & Logistics at Boozt. In this episode, we discussed Tobias's career journey- helping to build Boozt's in-house technology capabilities from seven developers to over 200 today. He shares insights into Boozt's entrepreneurial culture and how it empowers teams through autonomy, flexibility, and exciting challenges. He explains how Boozt encourages daily innovation and uses AI to automate tasks and elevate developers' work. He also outlines Boozt's future growth strategies and how fulfilling the consumer experience is central to their supply chain improvements.

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Questions I asked:

• What are the big milestones from your career so far?
• What are the key characteristics that define an ideal candidate?
• How is AI implemented in Boozt, and what is its impact?
• What are the expectations, trends, and sustainability on the fulfillment side?
• Where do you see Boozt going in the next five years?
• If you could offer advice to executives in the supply chain industry, regardless of the sector, with a focus on the consumer perspective, what would it be?

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I had a great conversation with Donald Hicks, CEO and Founder of Optilogic. He had such a wonderful career journey as a leader in his field. He shared in our conversation how a talk from a college student back when he was young inspired him to pursue a career as an Operations Research Systems Engineer. We also dived into his time with Llamasoft, buying a bar and finally starting Optilogic. 

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Questions I asked:

• Can you share with us some of the milestones you had in your career so far?
• What is the significance of LLama in LLamasoft? And why did you choose the name Cosmic Frog?
• Can you give us an example where one of your clients applied the design thinking strategy and had a great outcome after?
•  If you could change one thing in the way supply chain professionals act or think, what would that one thing be? And why?

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In this episode, I interviewed Jennifer Bisceglie, Founder and CEO of Interos. We started the discussion with some of the highlights of Jennifer’s career—starting a company 19 years ago. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of transparency in the supply chain, mentioning how technology helps. 

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Questions I asked:

• What makes Interos different from other players in the space?
• How does Interos help supply chains in terms of cost saving?
• How does Interos’ system help in addressing disruptions like climate change and geopolitical instability?
• How do you address the challenges of demand forecasting and allocating inventory?
• How do you manage the resistance from the organization during the implementation of your solution?
• What advice would you give supply chain leaders in terms of risk management?

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In this episode, I interviewed Pali Tripathi, the CEO of Taabi Mobility,  an Indian conglomerate. She has 16 years of experience across diverse leadership roles across Unilever, EY, Booz, and CEAT Tyres.

We discussed how logistics, infrastructure, and technology contribute to the business momentum in India, what value Taabi Mobility brings to its customers, and how the journey of a female CEO in India is - both fun moments and challenges. 

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Questions I asked:

• What determined, and what was your journey from HR to business leadership?
• What is driving the overall business momentum in India?
• How has technology changed the game in the logistics space? 
• Can you share some RPG success stories in the manufacturing industry: made in India for the world, made in India for India?
• What are the problems Taabi Mobility is solving, and what’s on the horizon?
• As a female CEO in India, you must have broken many barriers - what have been some fun moments and challenges along the way, and how have you navigated them?
• What career advice would you give to your younger self? Would you have done anything differently?

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