Supply Chain Next

Collecting and storing operations data is more important today than ever before. On this episode of Supply Chain Next, Nicolas Vandeput, author of Data Science for Supply Chain Forecast (2018) and Inventory Optimization: Models and Simulation (2020) talks data science, inventory optimization, and continuous learning.

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Philip Black is an accomplished innovation leader with significant energy experience. He currently works for Wood’s Digital and Technology Group. His responsibility is to identify and develop blockchain solutions for the energy, infrastructure, mining, industrial, and power sectors worldwide. He has extensive experience in systems integration, industrial equipment monitoring, software development and product management for energy companies. In previous roles he designed and implemented real-time monitoring systems for clients in the United States and Middle East. This experience has led to combined technology applications using IoT (Internet of Things), machine learning, and data analytics. He is passionate about sharing the potential of digitization through speaking at conferences in the United States, Europe, Middle East and South Asia. He also publishes articles in traditional as well as social media outlets. Mr. Black holds a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Kansas and is a licensed professional engineer in Texas.

One of the best kept secrets in business is that pursuing environmental and social benefits through supply chain efficiency can often be good for your bottom line. On episode 20 of Supply Chain Next, Scott Donachie and Daniel Robin talk with host Richard Donaldson about fostering the circular economy, sustainability and the pursuit of zero waste in supply chain—all while improving profitability.

Scott Donachie is the president and founder of Companies for Zero Waste, an organization that helps companies transition to low-carbon and zero waste operations while driving profitability. It also host sustainability events and a popular networking group.

Daniel Robin is a senior managing partner of In3 Group, an investment firm that funds projects that deliver social and/or sustainability benefits as well as profits.

Daniel Stanton, PMP, CSCP, SCPro, MCSE, MCP, MBA, M Eng is a global executive with expertise in supply chain management and project leadership. He has worked with Caterpillar, the U.S. Navy, APICS (now ASCM), MHI, and several smaller firms. He's also been a professor at Bradley University, Jack Welch Management Institute, and National American University. Daniel is recognized as a LinkedIn Learning Insider, a "Pro to Know" for Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine, and a Supply Chain Futurist for IBM Sterling Supply Chain.

Marcia Williams is a Supply Chain Consultant whose expertise is where supply chain, technology and finance merge. Starting out in Accounting in Uruguay - borders Argentina and Brazil, Marcia realized that in addition to measuring and reporting the value created, she wanted to achieve higher heights by creating such a value.

In pursuit of this goal, she came to the US to attend Michigan State University - a consistently top-ranked school in Supply Chain. She obtained her MBA with concentrations in Supply Chain and Finance and worked in very large manufacturing companies such as Alcoa and Cummins Inc. Her contributions were in cost reduction and streamlining the Supply Chain through six sigma and the functionalities that technology brings.

After over a decade of experience, Marcia decided to start her own consulting company in New York. She and her team work with startups, small and medium-sized companies across different verticals to take their supply chains to the next level.

Rob’s passion is helping people succeed and businesses improve Supply Chain and Logistics performance.

Born and educated in Jersey (Channel Islands, UK), Rob moved from London to Sydney in 1993 following 20 years in senior Supply Chain and Logistics roles at strategic and operational levels. He began building a reputation as a no-nonsense consultant who delivers results. He has a Master of Science in Logistics from Cranfield University.

Rob O’Byrne co-founded Logistics Bureau in 1997 as a result of his extensive experience in Supply Chain/Logistics and his passion for helping people improve their businesses.

Rob became a proud Australian citizen in 1997. (And Yes, he cheers for Australia at the Cricket). He is married with four grown up children.

Rob lives between Sydney and Bangkok and oversees the operations of Logistics Bureau Group, that includes Logistics Bureau, Dawson Consulting, Benchmarking Success, Supply Chain Leaders Academy and even a Social Enterprise called Virtual Done Well.. Since establishing Logistics Bureau in 1997, Rob has enjoyed overseeing over 1,400 projects, in 24 countries, across a broad range of industries.

Suuchi is a software engineer with an MBA in software. She worked at VC-backed tech unicorns prior to Suuchi, Inc. She believes technology is the answer to reinventing a legacy industry.

Dr. Muddassir Ahmed is a Manufacturing Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain leader from international multi-site manufacturing experience in Electrical, Hydraulics and Internet industries. With considerable experience in deploying Continuous Improvement best practices in Europe, Middle East & Africa, Dr. Muddassir Ahmed considers himself as intrapreneur with a strong desire to become an entrepreneur.

Dr. Ahmed has received a Ph.D. in Management Science from Lancaster University Management School, a MSc. in Management of Production from Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden and a B.E. in Textile Engineering from NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan. Muddassir is a Six Sigma Black Belt and has founded muddassirism.com – a source for all things to do with Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Leadership. Prime focus is to assist readers in “gaining knowledge” in operations world and help them making decisions and assist them to drive “Continuous Improvement” in the jobs and business they are in. By providing tools, training courses, mentoring and virtual consultancy.

Radu Palamariu is the Managing Director of APAC for Alcott Global. He is the Practice Head for Global Logistics & Supply Chain.

Radu’s job is to connect you with global experts, thought leaders and executives in all things supply chain. He does his best to pick their brain on Supply Chain and Logistics leading-edge technologies, leadership stories, and personal success habits.

He is focused on end to end Supply Chain Executive Search: C-level, Vice President, General Management, Supply Chain leadership, Logistics leadership, Procurement leadership, Operations, Regional/Global Project Management appointments.

Brian Laung Aoaeh writes about the reinvention of global supply chains, from the perspective of an early-stage technology venture capitalist. He is the co-founder of REFASHIOND Ventures, an early stage venture capital fund that is being built to invest in startups creating innovations to refashion global supply chain networks. He is also the co-founder of The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation (The New York Supply Chain Meetup). His background covers the gamut from scientific research, data and statistical analysis, corporate development and investing for a single-family office, and then building an early stage venture fund from scratch - immediately prior to REFASHIOND. Brian holds an MBA in General Management, with a specialization in Financial Instruments and Markets, from NYU’s Stern School of Business. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics & Physics from Connecticut College. Brian is a charter holding member of the CFA Institute. He is also an adjunct professor of operations management in the Department of Technology Management and Innovation at the New York University School of Engineering.