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: How demand forecasting can help you beat waste

• Tackling overproduction with accurate demand forecasting
• Addressing excess inventory costs by improving forecasting strategies
• Overcoming supply chain inefficiencies with data-driven insights for better sustainability

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

Antoine A. Pratt, Operations Manager -  Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology, VHC Health

Panos Anastasiou, VP Procurement – Europe & GB, McCain Foods

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 data to action – harnessing supply chain insights for climate progress

• Driving measurable Scope 3 emission reductions through smarter supply chain data
• Strengthening collaboration across suppliers to enable climate-conscious decisions
• Applying practical strategies to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon intensity

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

Sophie Taylor, Head of EMEA Planning, Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited

Ben Thornton-Jones, Former Director, Sustainable Supply, Haleon

Jean-Marie Coant, Senior Sustainability Expert, Amfori

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: Digital Product Passports – the catalyst for a new era of digital consumer engagement

• Regulatory updates: regulation goals, progress, timeline and scope
• The broader implications of DPP adoption for both businesses and consumers 
• Building an action plan – what should organisations do next?

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

Gary Moloney, Site Leader & Software Services Technology Centre Manager, OpenText

Samantha Taylor, Founder, The Good Factory

Ville Parkkinen, Director - Product Marketing, OpenText

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: Smart supply chain optimisation - turning trade-offs into payoffs

• Balancing cost, service, and sustainability to unlock new sources of value
• Embedding optimisation across planning, sourcing, and production to drive agility
• Turning data-driven insights into coordinated, scalable action across the supply chain

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

Lukasz Zieba, Head of Strategy, HyLogic

Daniel Mielke, Head of Supply Chain UK, CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles)

Dwayne Smith, Senior Product Manager, Business Solutions, 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 goods movements insights can deliver competitive advantage

• Pinpoint underserved areas and emerging markets and turn pain points into valuable business opportunities
• Analyse patterns in commercial and industrial activity to determine ideal locations for new infrastructure
• Incorporate mobility insights into your site selection and supply chain planning

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

Kevin Johnson, National Freight & Mobility Data Analytics Lead, RSG - Resource Systems Group, Inc

Elisha Herrmann, Head of Solutions – Business Applications, Amazon Web Services

Nate Veeh, Associate Vice President of Business Development, Altitude by Geotab

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: Proactive leadership for the next generation of supply chain innovators

• Strategies for mentoring and skill-building in emerging supply chain talent
• Leveraging technology and innovation to prepare future leaders
• Cultivating resilience and ethical decision-making in next-gen supply chain professionals

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

Patrick Strauss, CEO, TomorrowsLeaders.Today

Vlad Gradinariu, Director of Operations, Green Apples Career

Mike Loquercio, Senior Manager Supply Chain Technology, Coca-Cola

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: Ethical supply chains – ensuring integrity and responsibility, and reporting misconduct

• Using audits, certifications and technology to help verify ethical sourcing
• Identifying and addressing unethical practices – recognising red flags and taking action
• Ensuring secure reporting channels, legal safeguards and support systems

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

Tom Otley, Director, Sustainability, Oury Clark
Ray Hasan, Third-Party Risk Manager, Vitality
Elisa Gustavo António Simbine, Commercial Director, Belutécnica

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 resilient supply chains – proactive strategies to minimise disruption impact

• Quantifying financial exposure and assessing the potential cost of supply chain disruptions
• Identifying vulnerabilities and pinpointing weak links across the supply chain
• Mitigating risk through supplier vetting, inventory planning and automated sourcing responses

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

Tom Bernth, Director, Global Supply Chain, Southworth International Group, Inc.
Jose Saiz de Omeñaca Monzón, Supply Chain Manager
Taskin Unver, Head of Telecoms and Navigation Satellites Procurements, Airbus Defence and Space

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: Empowering vendors - best practices for supply chain training

• Building an effective training programme for scalable vendor education
• Measuring success and compliance through KPIs, auditing strategies and AI-driven tracking for training effectiveness
• Strengthening collaboration with vendors to build trust, overcome challenges and showcase real-world success stories

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

Giovanni Leonardi, R&D and Operations Project Manager, Eurotherm by Watlow

Amy Xue, Head of Supply Chain, Dishman Carbogen Amics (Europe) Ltd

Muhammad Azmat, Programme Director, MSc Supply Chain Management & MSc Engineering, Aston University

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: Measuring and quantifying trust in your supply chain

• Identifying the key factors that shape trust in supply chains – transparency, reliability and compliance
• Using KPIs such as delivery rates, compliance scores and supplier performance to quantify trust
• How emerging technologies and real-time analytics can improve visibility and accountability in the supply chain

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

Jason Cresswell, Value Chain Transformation Consultant

Hari Srivastava, Senior Lecturer, Aukland University of Technology, Business School

Mohamed Nabil, Head of Supply Chain  – Levant Cluster, Nestlé Middle East & North Africa