The panel talk about microaggressions: what they are; how to identify them; how to tackle them; and their personal experiences. 

Bill Benton talks about GAINS; how supply chain decision-making has changed; the impact of machine learning & AI; and committing to democratizing supply chain.

[06.11] An overview of GAINS – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers.

[09.21] Bill’s father’s vision for GAINS, when he founded the organization in 1971, and the company’s evolution through to the present day.

[12.11] Bill’s move from GAINS CEO to co-founder, and how #industry changes are driving Bill’s vision for GAINS as an organization, but also for their clients and for the industry.

[17.12] The ideal client for GAINS.

[22.43] A deep dive into how GAINS helps customers and delivers up to 5x return on #investment.

[26.41] How supply chain decision-making has changed, and the impact of machine learning and #ai on the industry.

[29.01] GAINS' mission to #democratize supply chain – what it means, why it’s so important, and how that mission will change the industry.

[31.25] GAINS’ recent successful customer conference, and how it facilitates open two-way conversations that help GAINS build targeted, highly effective future #solutions for clients.

[33.59] The future for GAINS.

Tudor Maxwell talks about logistics digitization; change management; training and development with WiseTech Academy; & why chaos isn’t necessarily a bad thing.  

[01.45] An introduction to today’s guest.

[02.53] An introduction to WiseTech Academy.

[04.25] The current landscape of logistics digitization.

[09.17] From difficulty adapting existing processes to new tech, to fear of the unknown, why one of the biggest barriers to success within supply chain digitization is people – but why some resistance is actually healthy.

[13.32] Why a little chaos is to be expected in the early stages of planning a change management and digitization process, and how organizations can start to overcome objections.

[20.03] How companies can start to excite the wider team for change and include them on the digitization journey to ensure a smooth transition.

[23.17] The importance of training and development when it comes to change management and ongoing digitization, and WiseTech’s vision for the Academy as well as for driving change across the industry.

[25.06] The importance of collaboration between supply chain stakeholders when it comes to optimizing supply chain efficiency and decision-making.

[26.52] How individuals, as well as organizations, can engage with the WiseTech Academy to learn and upskill.

[29.02] The importance of creating a learning-oriented culture that encourages continuous improvement and embraces change.

[32.34] The three key stages of change management for successful digitization projects.

T.J. Kragenbrink talks about her career pivot and what she’s learned along the way; becoming an industry award-winner; and making strides in sustainability.

[07.23] T.J.’s early years, from #education to her career as a teacher.

[11.18] The four big transferable skills that T.J. took from teaching to supply chain.

[15.03] Why T.J. decided to leave teaching, and the journey that brought her to supply chain.

[20.01] The mentor who inspired and advised T.J. throughout her career #journey.

[21.12] An introduction to Inmar Intelligence and what they do; and the unique culture Inmar has created to support and nurture its team.

[23.22] The importance of a supportive #culture for working mothers; prioritizing self-care; and how T.J. finds her personal work/life balance.

[29.11] T.J. reflects on #sustainability – what she does personally, as well as how she is tackling the complex issue of post-purchase solutions at Inmar.

[35.37] T.J.’s recent 2023 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Women in Supply Chain award win, and what she’s looking forward to at the forum.

[37.20] Why women should pursue a career in supply chain, and T.J.’s advice.

[39.55] The future for T.J.

Nachi Mendelow & Mohan Dipsingh talk about risk, resilience, technology and why taking a holistic approach to your supply chain is the key to success.

 [01.49] An introduction to today’s guests.

[04.04] How the pandemic exposed #vulnerabilities in supply chains worldwide, bringing the topic of risk to the fore; and the most significant lessons we learned.

[07.18] The different types of working #siloes; the inherent risks for companies that continue to operate in silos; and the power to be found in embracing #collaboration.

[12.27] From robust escalation processes to creating a #culture of ongoing learning, how organizations can build resilience into their supply chain operations in order to adapt, tackle challenges, and manage risk and #disruption.

[18.33] The importance of taking a #holistic approach, from bringing different business units together with customers and suppliers to a focus on global optimization instead of local.

[22.09] The #strategies that companies should be looking to employ when it comes to assessing and managing risks within their network of trading partners.

[25.36] How #technology has evolved to become a critical component of supply chain risk management.

[30.07] Why adopting a single operating platform for end-to-end #logistics is crucial for risk identification and mitigation. [33.00] How CargoWise has helped organizations to build resilience into their supply chains, with their robust solutions, strong #infrastructure, and strategic partnerships.

[39.03] The risks we can all expect to see in 2024.

Fraser Robinson talks about Beacon Technologies; carbon and collaboration; building a data-centric approach to supply chain; and the problem with ERP's.

[06.00] Fraser’s career journey, and how a leadership role at Uber led him to discover a passion for a supply chain and go on to establish Beacon.

[08.31] The #disruptions and challenges within supply chain, the importance of #data, and why data sharing makes your organization a better service provider.

[15.01] An introduction to Beacon – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers – and Beacon’s three levels of #visibility.

[19.23] The ideal client for Beacon.

[21.29] A closer look at Beacon’s tracking #software, the benefits, and how they're going deeper with #visibility and #data.

[28.10] How Beacon is helping clients cut #carbon and meet their ESG goals, and the importance of #collaboration.

[34.52] How Beacon helps clients achieve high and measurable ROI, from reducing detention and demurrage costs to empowering teams in contract negotiations.

[38.45] The problem with ERP systems, and why supply chain visibility platforms like Beacon are helping to solve the supply chain data challenge.

[40.55] Why Beacon is committed to empowering businesses, large and small, and the impact it will have on the industry.

[43.45] The future of the industry, and the growing importance of #automation.

Craig Seelig & Laurie Arnold talk about the compliance landscape; the cost of non-compliance; & the importance of technology to create a single source of truth.

[01.49] An introduction to today’s guests.

[02.40] A closer look at the ever-changing compliance landscape, and some of the biggest changes that have impacted the industry in recent years.

[05.20] Why compliance has become a huge cost center for global organizations.

[10.48] Why not investing in compliance can create a false economy, and lead to devastating business impacts.

[13.04] How technology can help to tackle modern compliance issues, and how a single, integrated technology can bring competitive advantage for organizations and help them more effectively navigate our complex regulatory landscape.

[17.47] A closer look at the CargoWise customs and compliance solutions that are changing the game for clients.

[21.35] The added value of CargoWise’s denied party screening.

[23.35] Why JAS Forwarding chose to work with CargoWise and the benefits of being able to see data from beginning to end in identifying patterns and opportunities.

[26.41] Why some of the world’s largest freight forwarders choose CargoWise.

[28.52] Craig and Laurie’s advice for achieving supply chain compliance.

Pete Gowanlock talks about KNNX; the benefits of blockchain; technology & collaboration; and solving the challenge of visibility and information sharing.

[07.04] An introduction to #blockchain.

[09.39] Why the conversations around blockchain have taken a back seat in the last year, but why it remains key to the future of supply chain.

[11.34] The current landscape of blockchain in supply chain, and its huge potential for the future.

[12.34] An introduction to KNNX – who they are, what they do, and how they help their #customers.

[15.41] The ideal client for KNNX.

[17.38] A closer look at KNNX Freight, and examples of effective real-life #applications.

[22.34] KNNX’s Asset Track platform, and how the #solutions within it are solving the challenge of visibility and information sharing for organizations.

[25.21] The importance of collaboration, and why advancing #technology is key to helping companies work effectively together.

[27.25] A closer look at #onboarding and #integration with KNNX.

[32.28] The many and varied opportunities within the blockchain, from #cybersecurity to #sustainability.

[35.44] The future for blockchain, and its application across supply chain.

[37.34] The future for KNNX.

Gene Gander and Amna Shah discuss visibility - what it really means; the challenges and opportunities; tech investments; and how CargoWise can help.

[02.38] An introduction to today’s guests.

[05.05] A closer look at Amna’s company AHS Consulting, her long-standing relationship with WiseTech, and why AHS is a WiseTech and CargoWise partner.

[07.42] What supply chain visibility really means, and why it’s so important.

[11.15] The huge increase in #investment in new visibility tools and #tech since 2020, the role of the pandemic, and why visibility is the industry’s number one priority.

[15.26] A closer look at how that increased investment in visibility tech has begun to impact the industry.

[21.00] The current #challenges and barriers to achieving better #visibility within supply chain.

[27.20] An overview of the solutions that CargoWise is using to break down these #barriers for their customers and deliver better visibility across the industry; and how CargoWise brings visibility to an organization's entire operations, not just freight.

[31.36] The role of machine learning and intelligent #analytics within CargoWise, with solutions such as predictive ETA and container automation.

[33.38] A closer look at the CargoWise #workflow and tracking solution, and how #automation can help optimize teams and reduce resistance to new tech.

[37.37] The ideal client for CargoWise.

[40.00] Gene and Amna’s top tip for achieving supply chain visibility.

The panel discusses what women have to think about vs men; societal expectations; the impact of bias and stereotypes; and how we can create safe spaces for all.