Let's Talk Supply Chain (Asia Pacific)

We conclude our Technology in Supply Chain Series with a combined episode where Jonathan Kempe shares his thoughts on topics we've covered over the course of the Series.  We walk through a densely packed analysis about...

1. People - The criticality of people inside supply chains, and why the lens we use can enhance or distort what we see and build.

2. Technology - Why identifying needs and measuring outcomes are the best place to start when considering technological integration (data, software, hardware or platforms).

3. Learning & Education - The importance of asking people: Finding and asking questions of industry practitioners, who are (more often than not) standing by and willing to help.

4. Supply chains, writ large - How the elevation of dialog about supply chains and directing the conversation towards factual evidence, benefits us all.

Thank you for joining me on this ten part series. I'm grateful for those who have listened, and those who have contributed. Please connect with me on LinkedIn if you have any further thoughts, comments or questions.

In episode 8 of our Technology in Supply Chain Series, we chat with Graham Conlon from SAP.  Graham is Vice President, Head of SAP Digital Supply Chain, SAP Asia, Pacific & Japan, and has a long history of delivering effective digital solutions for a diverse array of customers. 

Graham shares his perspective on the current trends inside AsiaPacific, and gives us some fantastic insights into how a range of companies are approaching risk-resilience and sustainability in their supply chains.

We walk through...
1. How uncertainty is the enemy of business
2. Why disruption and risk are more visible on the corporate agenda
3. The strength of your weakest link
4. How to predict to mitigate
5. Practical, innovative examples from the field
6. The importance of connecting, contextualising and collaborating

Thanks for listening along to our series. We've got two exciting episodes to come, so stay tuned for more! As always, if you have any thoughts, comments or questions, please reach out to the LTSC AsiaPac team on LinkedIn, or other Social Channels. 

How can a million-dollars from your Uncle change your life? Join us for week 7/10 as we speak with noted industry commentator, journalist and analyst, Eric Johnson. Eric is a Director at S&P Global and the Senior Technology Editor at JOC.com. Eric shares about the supply chain industry, technology and broader trends from a personal perspective on Substack; which is well worth reading and digesting! 

In this episode we work out way through...

1. Eric's background in journalism and supply chains
2. The merit of journalistic integrity and specialization 
3. Trends - Around in circles and moving forward
4. Why Lars Jensen can't take any more holidays
5. Too much data + how technology helps
6. Better business and the centricity of humans
7. Lessons from Bed Bath and Beyond
8. With a caveat: How AI is a differentiator for supply chains

What a fascinating conversation! We're grateful for Eric's time, and look forward to hearing your feedback on this episode. As always, connect with us on LinkedIn, and leave a comment or send us a message with your thoughts.

We meet CEO, Founder and serial Entrepreneur,  Saxon Wright in Episode 6 of our 10 part 'Technology in Supply Chain' series, on Let's Talk Supply Chain AsiaPac. Saxon shares succinct and insightful commentary on a range of topics, that will resonate with producers, manufacturers, and supply-chain participants of all stages; and particularly for those interested in technology and sustainability.

Our conversations walks through:

1. Saxon's entrepreneurial journey inc. Huskee and Pablo and Rusty's Coffee Roasters

2. Developing the Huskee cup - From solution to scale

3. Using technology to build better businesses

4. Bi-directional supply chains: A clear opportunity for change

5. Moving beyond tick-box sustainability

6. Real Time Visibility - How and why it's important

7. Why values matter: From for-profit, to for-purpose

Find out about Huskee here: https://huskee.co/
Pablo and Rusty's: https://pabloandrustys.com.au/
Connect with Saxon on LinkedIn, here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/saxonwright/

Have anything to add to these thoughts? Connect with us on LinkedIn or other social media channels, or leave a comment when this Podcast is posted.

In Week 5 of our 10 part series, we speak with CEO of Prompt, Robert Petti. Rob has a long history in logistics/supply chain - and a stunning story about his first day on the job! - as well as a noticeable grasp on how technology can be transformative to day-to-day operations. 

Listen in to hear about....

1. Rob’s backstory + trucking payroll deep-end. A critical lesson: “Don't screw up someone’s pay!”
2. From real results to buzzwords: The impact of over-investment
3. AI vs other technologies - Quick ROI with great potential
4. Prompt: Origin story, value prop and differentiators 
5. SOC2, GDPR and data-handling best practices
6. Fiscal discipline and building a sustainable supply chain business

Connect with Rob on LinkedIn, or find out more about Prompt at: www.prompt.global

We hope you found this episode insightful! Have any thoughts, comments or questions?  Reach out to us on Social Media, or through our other online channels.

Join host of Let's Talk Supply Chain AsiaPacific, Jonathan Kempe, in a rapid-fire analysis on topics that have grabbed our collective attention over the last 6 months: AI, LLMs, NLP and ChatGPT. 'Software is trending towards zero' and other unique insights are specifically aimed at providing informative  and practical considerations for technologists, supply chain professionals, C-suite decision makers and employers, alike.

1. Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
2. A new era of interactions between humans and machines
3. Usefulness: Clear differentiation from Web 3.0, crypto, NFTs and blockchain
4. Blender + Adobe Firefly - How NLP brings simplicity to UI/UX
5. Left-handed cats and Ariana Grande
6. Software is trending towards zero - The threat to monolithic software providers
7. What this all means for supply chains: Velocity, differentiation, noise, distance-to-customer, and how spending on software (and engineers) will change.

We hope you found this episode insightful! Have any thoughts, comments or questions?  Reach out to us on Social Media, or through our other online channels.

In Part 3 in our weekly Technology in Supply Chains Series, we speak with highly accomplished naval architect, and President of WISTA Australia, Monika Lemajic. Monika has served with distinction across multiple domains, and has been a noticeable champion of women in maritime; her unique pursuit of (true and practical) equality is particularly admirable. 

Monika's experience directly informs how she works with people, processes and technology, which has lead to a number of transformational outcomes: Listen in to hear Monika's very own 'Hidden Figures' moment!

Highlights

1. Naval architecture: Building a docking system for a Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD)
2. 'From Lust to Dust' - Framing an asset lifecycle
3. Behavioural + change management: Removing fear and walking away
4. WISTA Australia: Community building, support, partnerships and advocacy
5. "There's no room for women in maritime" and a pioneering 'change room' incident - From being shunned to becoming a frontline leader
6. People, processes and technology (tools) - Startups and digital twins

A special mention and thank you to AMSA (the Australian Maritime Safety Authority) who has  proactively demonstrated global leadership in championing the cause of women, and protects Australia and our regions' maritime environment from disasters, risks and threats. 

Any insights to share? Connect with us on LinkedIn or other social media channels, and don't forget to subscribe / favourite our Podcast so you can catch all of the new episodes that come out over the next ten weeks.

Join host Jonathan Kempe for Part 2 in our Series on Technology in Supply Chains. This week we speak with noted industry commentator, Anthony Miller.  Anthony is well known on LinkedIn and other channels for communicating specific - and sometimes pointed - truths about the integration of technology into the platforms and processes that power the movement and visibility of cargo as it moves across the world.

Highlights:

1. Anthony's backstory and journey into supply chains
2. The hits and misses of present-day marketing practices
3. Why a product-centric 'Going back to basics' approach wins
4. What the future holds for the world's largest digital forwarders
5. How it's possible to spend billions without transforming our industry
6. Human elements and the primacy of customer experience

Any insights to share? Connect with us on LinkedIn or other social media channels, and don't forget to subscribe / favourite our Podcast so you can catch all of the new episodes that come out over the next ten weeks.

Join Let's Talk Supply Chain host, Jonathan Kempe, in a weekly, ten part series, on Technology in Supply Chains. From AI to NLP, IoT to Cybersecurity: We'll explore a wide variety of supply chain technologies, and hear from industry luminaries, practitioners, vendors and suppliers about how these technologies transform, predict, correct, secure and increase the visibility of cargo at rest and in transit.

Part 1 covers the 'Foundational Methodologies' you should employ when you consider, evaluate and implement supply chain technologies. 

Jonathan covers:

1. Being specific about business needs, risks, liabilities and profitability
2. Assessing technology through a contextually-aligned business-centric lens
3. Ensuring that the *problem* drives the *solution*
4. Pertinent examples for Warehouse Management and Digital Forwarding
5. A simple yet powerful methodology to employ as you speak with vendors/suppliers

Any insights to share? Connect with us on LinkedIn or other social media channels, and don't forget to subscribe / favourite our Podcast so you can catch all of the new episodes that come out over the next ten weeks.

In this follow up to our previous episode, Jonathan and Sarah chat all things shipz.com! We learn about the platforms' origins, how it will serve the shipping industry, and the transformational impact Shipz has on the experience of Shippers and Service Providers. We explore features like tracking and booking, and discuss why accurate maths and data normalisation are critically important to the shipment process. 

If you're a Shipper (importer, exporter, eCommerce seller, or BCO) head over to shipz.com and create your account: You can start for free, track your first five shipments for free, and request quotes from a whole range of Verified Service Providers for free, too. There's no monthly lock in: You only pay once a booking is confirmed.

If you're a Service Provider (freight forwarder, 3PL, or NVOCC) create your free account, then step through our Verified Provider process so you can quote and receive payments for bookings. Again, no monthly lock in: You only pay once a booking is confirmed.

We are excited for the launch of shipz.com, and we hope you are too!

Shipper support: https://www.shipz.com/support-shippers 
Provider support: https://www.shipz.com/support-providers

Follow Shipz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shipz/