SupplyChainTalk

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk.  Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk

The panel discussion is titled:

SupplyChainTalk: Why unified, AI-powered supply chains are pulling ahead - and what the rest risk losing

• How fragmented legacy point solutions create hidden operational drag - the critical connectivity gap separating supply chain leaders from laggards
• How autonomous AI Agents achieve real-time disruption detection, automated resolution, and predictive inventory optimisation
• Mapping a practical path to implementation, end-to-end connectivity and cognitive scale

This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/

Nitin Murali, Vice President Supply Chain Excellence, Gallo

Brian Bourke,Principal, Bourke Advisory

Jon Carson, Senior Vice President - Customer Modernization Programs, Blue Yonder

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk.  Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk

The panel discussion is titled:

SupplyChainTalk: Build resilience: Turning uncertainty into opportunity with AI-driven risk management

• Strengthening business continuity with AI-powered disruption alerts, scenario planning, and proactive risk mitigation across supply chains, operations, and finance
• Reducing exposure to geopolitical, cyber, regulatory, and tariff-related risks through real-time insights, compliance automation, and improved traceability
• Accelerating decision-making and operational agility by simplifying sourcing, optimizing processes, and enabling faster response to market volatility

This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/
- Eleonora Lollio, Global Supply Chain Planning Associate Director, Amplifon
- Jenny Stabile, EMEA Parts Commercial & Operations Central Transport & Outbound Coordination, CNH
- Gerald Jackson, Vice President Supply Chain Product Strategy and Chief Evangelist, Oracle

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk.  Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk

The panel discussion is titled:

SupplyChainTalk: Maximising Uptime - How AI & asset visibility are transforming operations

• Using real-time operational data to identify issues earlier, reduce unplanned downtime and keep critical assets and equipment productive
• Uncovering underutilised equipment, reduce inefficiencies and make better use of existing resources
• Streamlining maintenance, reducing manual work and enabling faster decision-making across complex operations

This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/
Elisha Herrmann, Worldwide Cross Industry Solution Manager, Amazon Web Services
Rodger Caldwell, Operations Manager, The Cress Company
Kyle Vantosky, Specialist Sales Engineer, Samsara

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk.  Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk

The panel discussion is titled:

SupplyChainTalk: Turning supply chain orchestration into a competitive and financial advantage

• Compressing inbound cycle times and reducing tied up cash across your supplier network
• Moving from reactive coordination to proactive execution at scale
• Building the internal business case that gets Finance aligned, not just informed

This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/
Nanda Kishore, Head of Special Projects, Bergen Engines AS
Chris Wood, Former Director Exclusive Brands Logistics, Whole Foods Market
Navneet Lekshminaryanan, Co-Founder and CEO, Holocene

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk.  Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk

The panel discussion is titled:

SupplyChainTalk: Faster decisions for a more resilient frozen food supply chain

• Key supply chain trends for 2026/27, from geopolitical uncertainty and trade policy shifts to evolving customer expectations and network redesign
• How innovation, automation and real-time visibility are helping organisations make faster decisions and strengthen resilience
• Building a future-ready supply chain through strategic partnerships, greater flexibility and scalable execution models

This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/
Cyrille Filott, Rabobank – Global Head Consumer, RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness
Chris Fielden, Chief Operating Officer, Glacier Global
Raul Fores, Regional Vice President Europe (Belgium, Spain, France, Italy), Lineage

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk.  Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk

The panel discussion is titled: From experience to impact – Guiding tomorrow’s supply chain leaders

• Translating real-world supply chain experience into structured mentorship for emerging professionals
• Building hands-on development pathways that accelerate leadership readiness across operations, planning, and logistics
• Embedding continuous feedback loops to turn everyday work into growth opportunities for future leaders

This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/
Stewart Morrisey, Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations - Food, The Clorox Company
Tom Bernth, Former Director, Global Supply Chain, Southworth International Group, Inc.
Nanda Kishore, Director of Supply Chain and Procurement, Europe and APAC, Beaufort
Ann Daly, Global Category Manager Digital/Martech/Ecommerce, Carlsberg

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk.  Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk

The panel discussion is titled:
SupplyChainTalk: From Forecasting to Foresight - Rethinking demand planning in response to rapid market change

• Moving from traditional forecasting approaches towards more adaptive demand planning
• Integrating demand, supply, and inventory planning - enabling coherent decisions across the supply chain
• Using AI and scenario-based planning to improve demand visibility and decision-making

This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/

Elisha Herrmann, Vice President Board of Directors, Foreign Trade Zone 46/47
Pam Wiseman, Principal - Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Advisory Services LLC
Bryan Palma, Director - Product Marketing, Kinaxis

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk.  Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk

The panel discussion is titled:

SupplyChainTalk: How AI is modernising logistics management

• Transforming logistics and fleet operations through AI and digital innovation to drive smarter planning, optimisation and performance
• Leveraging data, automation and real-time visibility to enhance efficiency, service reliability and customer experience
• Turning digital ambition into measurable impact - leadership, governance, culture and technology partnerships in AI-enabled logistics

This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/

Laura Storch Pelletier, Head of Strategic Supply Chain, Fuku

Cyndi Brandt, VP of Industry Solutions, Descartes

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk.  Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk

The panel discussion is titled:
SupplyChainTalk: Building faster, smarter, and more resilient supply chains for time-critical products

• Rethinking network design and transport strategies to improve agility and respond more effectively to disruption
• Balancing speed, cost, and sustainability in complex supply chains, where delays impact quality and waste
• Unlocking end-to-end visibility and stronger partner collaboration to enable more proactive, data-driven decisions in high-variability, time-sensitive environments

This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/

Cem Yurdum, Supply Chain Executive

Pavan Prasad, Senior Director, Consulting, Supply Chain - Pharma & Life Sciences, Genpact

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk.  Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk

The panel discussion is titled:
SupplyChainTalk: Building and maintaining consumer trust in retail supply chains

• Combating transparency gaps to strengthen consumer confidence in product origins and practices
• Overcoming ethical sourcing challenges to meet rising consumer expectations of responsible retail
• Enhancing traceability and communication to ensure trust throughout the supply chain journey

This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/

Amy Augustine, VP of Operations and Supply Chain, Champro

Aashish Kumar Gopalakrishnan, Director, Supply Chain Engineering, SHEIN

Emmett Young, Key Account Director, Customs Support Group