SupplyChainTalk

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show.  Join us once a week for free by visiting: https://business-reporter.co.uk/supply-chain-talk/
 
 In this episode, we focus on the following news story;  IDC research makes the case for AI-driven supply chain forecasting

https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/idc_research_makes_the_case_for_ai_driven_supply_chain_forecasting

In this episode, we focus on answering the following questions:

• What visibility and transparency tools can help companies adapt to new market scenarios?
• How are digital tools evolving to take us towards a more agile and resilient supply chain?
• How can you safeguard your global supply chain and strengthen it against future disruptions?

The panel discussion is titled “Supply chain disruption continues, what can you do next?”

https://business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk-on-demand/demand-planning-with-end-to-end-visibility-and-real-time-data

This episode is hosted by Laura Hobbs, Independent Supply Chain consultant

Guests:

Jay Koganti , Vice President Supply Chain COE, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. 

Alex Graham, Head of Supply Chain, Royal Sanders UK

Matthew Holland, Director of Sales UK and Ireland, Tive

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show.  Join us once a week for free by visiting: https://business-reporter.co.uk/supply-chain-talk/

In this episode, we focus on the following news story;  News analysis: Chaos is the new normal for supply chain

https://supplychaindigital.com/supply-chain-risk-management/news-analysis-chaos-new-normal-supply-chain

In this episode, we focus on answering the following questions:

• Analysis and breakdown of survey results, what should we expect the next 6 months to look like?
• What can be done to minimise supply chain disruption and the associated increase in prices?
• How does this look for the construction industry, linking to Construction PMI data

The panel discussion is titled “Supply chain disruption continues, what can you do next?”
https://business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk/supply-chain-disruption-continues-what-can-you-do-next/

This episode is hosted by Duncan Brock, Leadership Team at CIPS, SupplyChainTalk Host

Our Guests are:

Laura Hobbs, Host, SupplyChainTalk

John Glen, Visiting Fellow, Cranfield School of Management

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show.  Join us once a week for free by visiting: https://business-reporter.co.uk/supply-chain-talk/

In this episode, we focus on the following news story; Supply chain 'must be fixed urgently' to ensure food security in the UK

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/dec/14/supply-chain-must-be-fixed-urgently-to-ensure-food-security-in-the-uk

In this episode, we focus on answering the following questions:

• How do we drive sustainability throughout the supply chain – from sourcing, through warehousing and distribution, to final delivery?
• What are the technological solutions? What sustainability benefits can they provide?
• How do we reduce the impact of the supply chain on our organisation’s sustainability

The panel discussion is titled “Sustainability in distribution”
https://business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk/sustainability-in-distribution/

This episode is hosted by Duncan Brock, Leadership Team at CIPS, SupplyChainTalk Host

https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanbrock/

Our Guests are:

Nico van den Berg - Distribution Process Lead BA Europe, Electrolux

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicovandenberg/

Keith Hallam - Group Supply Chain Director, Hillarys

https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-hallam-743653/

Alastair Charatan - Cranfield University School of Management, Supply Chain expert, Independent consultant

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show.  Join us once a week for free by visiting: https://business-reporter.co.uk/supply-chain-talk/

In this episode, we focus on the following news story; Scottish university launches global learning platform to help close skills gap

https://futurescot.com/scottish-university-launches-global-learning-platform-to-help-close-skills-gap/

In this episode, we focus on answering the following questions:

• What skills do modern supply chain and procurement professionals need to be successful?
• How can you develop these skills in your teams?
• How can you attract people to the supply chain and procurement profession?

The panel discussion is titled “Supply chain skills for the future”
https://business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk/supply-chain-skills-for-the-future/

This episode is hosted by Duncan Brock, Leadership Team at CIPS, SupplyChainTalk Host

https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanbrock/

Our Guests are:

Hervé Doan, fmr. Head of Quality Transport & Logistics , Airbus

https://www.linkedin.com/in/herv%C3%A9-doan-6bb0332/

Tania Seary, Founder, Procurious

https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniaseary/

Ian Edgar, Head Of Supply Chain, Lantmännen Unibake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-edgar-4698b211/

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show.  Join us once a week for free by visiting: https://business-reporter.co.uk/supply-chain-talk/

In this episode, we focus on the following news story; Robotics supply helping hand to speedy order fulfilment

https://www.ft.com/content/899be361-6a6c-4622-9b49-3a4f2dc20bc8

In this episode, we focus on answering the following questions:

• They were once viewed as early-adopter technologies, but how have robotics and automation become mainstream?
• How has the growth in e-commerce fuelled a push towards automated fulfilment centres?
• How will automation and robotics improve employee wellbeing and safety in the workplace?

The panel discussion is titled “Robotics and automation for warehouse and delivery”
https://business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk/robotics-and-automation-for-warehouse-and-delivery/

This episode is hosted by Sam Achampong - Regional Head & General Manager – MENA Region, CIPS – The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samachampong/

Our Guests are:

Walaa Maher - Head of SC&L – Supply Chain & Logistics, Rak Ceramics
https://www.linkedin.com/in/walaamaher/

Hani AlSaigh - General Manager, Technology Procurement , Saudi Telecoms Company (STC)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanisaigh/

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show.  Join us once a week for free by visiting: https://business-reporter.co.uk/supply-chain-talk/

In this episode, we focus on the following news story; Emirates cargo boss says supply chain constraints could stretch beyond 2022

https://www.reuters.com/business/emirates-cargo-boss-says-supply-chain-constraints-could-stretch-beyond-2022-2021-11-18/

In this episode, we focus on answering the following questions:

• Will airfreight play an increasingly important role in keeping global supply chains running smoothly, post-pandemic?
• How can the air freight industry improve with the use of digital innovations?
• How to balance the speed but potentially higher cost of airfreight with lower cost but longer lead times of sea freight

The panel discussion is titled “The future role of airfreight in global supply chains”
https://business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk/the-future-role-of-airfreight-in-global-supply-chains/

This episode is hosted by Sam Achampong - Regional Head & General Manager – MENA Region, CIPS – The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samachampong/

Our Guests are:

Homero Escandón - VP of Manufacturing – OpEx & Supply Chain, Biotix
https://www.linkedin.com/in/homero-escand%C3%B3n/

John Glen - Visiting Fellow, Cranfield School of Management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-glen-262576131/

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show.  Join us once a week for free by visiting: https://business-reporter.co.uk/supply-chain-talk/

In this episode, we focus on the following news story; Altcoin Roundup: Three blockchain protocols taking the supply chain crisis head-on

https://cointelegraph.com/news/altcoin-roundup-3-blockchain-protocols-taking-the-supply-chain-crisis-head-on

In this episode, we focus on answering the following questions:

• Establishing the suitability of blockchain for your organisation and wider supply network
• How can blockchain applications improve transparency, efficiency and sustainability?
• Which industries will benefit most from blockchain adoption?

The panel discussion is titled “Delivering supply chain traceability through blockchain”
https://business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk/delivering-supply-chain-traceability-through-blockchain/

This episode is hosted by Duncan Brock
https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanbrock/

Our Guests are:

Walaa Maher 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/walaamaher/ 

Alexandru Popa
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandru-popa-mba-1726a557/ 

Chris Smith 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-smith-216a96112/

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show.  Join us once a week for free by visiting: https://business-reporter.co.uk/supply-chain-talk/

In this episode, we focus on the following news story; Complexity of supply chain emissions forces rivals to work together on net zero

https://www.ft.com/content/dd06cc6c-e1ea-421a-a05e-16ed4a4a9dd0

In this episode, we focus on answering the following questions:

• How do you identify where you can improve sustainability performance in your supply chain and what steps are you be taking?
• What questions should you be asking your suppliers?
• What more can be done to reach net zero, is it possible?

The panel discussion is titled “Why supply chains must lead the race to net-zero emissions”
https://business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk/why-supply-chains-must-lead-the-race-to-net-zero-emissions/

This episode is hosted by Duncan Brock
https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanbrock/

Our Guests are: 

Daniela Soto
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-soto-mba-mf-49718347/

Guy Meisl
https://www.linkedin.com/in/guymeisl/

Melanie Salter
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-salter-msc-supply-chain-network-design-optimisation-operations-research/

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show.  Join us once a week for free by visiting: https://business-reporter.co.uk/supply-chain-talk/

In this episode, we focus on the following news story; There are millions of jobs, but a shortage of workers: Economists explain why that’s worrying

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/20/global-shortage-of-workers-whats-going-on-experts-explain.html

In this episode, we focus on answering the following questions:

• How do companies prepare their supply chain workforce to adapt to the  digital future?
• Breaking down silo recruitment process – How can we improve knowledge transfer between sectors?
• How can AI and analytics help identify transferable skills for workers?

The panel discussion is titled “Addressing the supply chain talent shortage”
https://business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk/addressing-the-supply-chain-talent-shortage/

This episode is hosted by Duncan Brock
https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanbrock/

Our Guests are: 

Glenn J Bradley
https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-j-bradley-57334519/

Dr Soroosh Saghirihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sorooshs/

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show.  Join us once a week for free by visiting: https://business-reporter.co.uk/supply-chain-talk/

On this episode, we focus on the following news story;

Over 90% of Companies Hit by Supply Chain Cybersecurity Breaches

https://digit.fyi/over-90-of-companies-hit-by-supply-chain-cybersecurity-breaches/

In this episode, we focus on answering the following questions:

• How do you know if you are at risk when your suppliers are reluctant to share their security measures?
• With the rush to digital transformation in the supply chain, how has your risk exposure increased?
• What vulnerabilities are attackers looking to exploit and what can you do about it?

The panel discussion is titled “Approaches to identifying cyber risk in your supply chain”

https://business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk/approaches-to-identifying-cyber-risk-in-your-supply-chain/

This episode is hosted by Duncan Brock
https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanbrock/

Our Guests are: 

Mark Bromley
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bromley-6242951a/

Sam De Silva
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-de-silva-6b15102/

Dr Abhijeet Ghadge
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drabhighadge/