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Transform Talks: The Supply Chain Transformation Podcast episodes
- #103 - How to Develop & Sell Breakthrough Ideas to Senior Leadership with Dorie Clark
Dorie Clark is a consultant and keynote speaker. She teaches executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School and is the author of 'Entrepreneurial You', 'Reinventing You' and 'Stand Out', which was named the #1 Leadership Book of 2015 by Inc. magazine. She has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50 and was recognized as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards.
On this week's episode Dorie and Maria discuss:
- How to balance crisis and strategy during times of disruption.
- How organisations can adopt new technologies to transform their processes, grow their offerings, and become more resilient.
Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
↓ Dorie Clark ↓
https://www.linkedin.com/in/doriec/
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Maria Villablanca (Host)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/
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26 min - #102 - Maria Villablanca & Sheri Hinish on Sustainability and DE&I
Sheri Hinish is a senior leader supporting IBM's Global Supply Chain Transformation teams. Also known as the “Supply Chain Queen.” Sheri’s purpose is simply to make a meaningful impact on the clients, colleagues, partners, and communities she serves. Recognized as a 2021, 2020 & 2019 Supply & Demand Chain Executive "Pro to Know," the "People's Choice 2020 Global Woman in Supply Chain Leader,” Corporate Vision Excellence award recipient for “2020’s Most Influential Leader in Supply Chain & Technology,” a 2021 Top 100 Women in Supply Chain by Supply Chain Digital, and a trusted partner, Sheri is a leading advocate for sustainable supply chains and 'supply chain with purpose' across social media and professional networks.
On this week's episode Sheri and Maria discuss:
- What’s stopping organisations from making environmental and social sustainability a key business priority.
- How organisations can crackdown on their goals to drive real progress.
- How she became the Supply Chain Queen.
Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
↓ Sheri Hinish ↓
https://www.linkedin.com/in/supplychainqueen/
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Maria Villablanca (Host)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/
Transform Talks
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/
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40 min - #101 - Tech-In-Focus Spotlight - Blockchain with best-selling author Don Tapscott
Don Tapscott is the Executive Chairman of the Blockchain Research Institute. Don is one of the world’s leading authorities on the impact of technology on business and society. Don is also the co-author of 'Supply Chain Revolution: How Blockchain Technology Is Transforming the Digital Flow of Assets', one of 16 books he has authored to this day. Don has been recognized as the 2nd most influential management thinker by Thinkers 50, joining Professor Christensen, Michael Porter, Peter Drucker, and others in the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame. His work has been celebrated by some of the world's most strategic thinkers including Paypal CEO, Dan Schulman, World Economic Forum Founder, and Executive Chairman, Klaus Schwab, PepsiCo Chairman, and CEO, Indra Nooyi, and Apple Co-founder, Steve Wozniak.
On this week's episode Don and Maria discuss:
- How blockchain works.
- Its use cases.
- How it's going to revolutionise our supply chains.
Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
↓ Don Tapscott ↓
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dontapscott/
↓ Supply Chain Revolution: How Blockchain Technology Is Transforming the Digital Flow of Assets ↓
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Maria Villablanca (Host)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/
Transform Talks
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/
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29 min - 2 min
- #100 - How Mars is Leading the Scope 3 Emission Reduction Race: An Overview of the Supplier LoCT Coalition with Luc Beerens
Luc Beerens is the Global Sustainable Sourcing Director at Mars Incorporated. Luc joined Mars in 1993 following his graduation from Eindhoven University, where he completed his master's in Industrial Engineering & Management Science. He has since worked in a number of different divisions within the company including procurement, quality management, logistics, and sustainability. As well as this Luc also serves on the SAI Platform Executive Committee.
On this week's episode Luc and Maria discuss:
- Mars' bold step towards scope-3 emission reduction.
- How the Mars, McCormick, and PepsiCo Supplier LoCT coalition works.
- Why it's essential to look beyond your own four walls to drive the sustainability initiative forward.
Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
↓ Luc Beerens↓
https://www.linkedin.com/in/luc-beerens-72277b6/
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Maria Villablanca (Host)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/
Transform Talks
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/
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23 min - #99 - The World‘s no.1 Sustainable Healthcare Company on Sustainable Procurement with Kelley Hinds
Kelley Hinds is the Procurement Sustainability & Compliance Officer at Roche, the world's most sustainable pharmaceutical company. Kelley has over 20 years of multi-sector experience in compliance, governance, and risk. Prior to joining Roche, she worked in the healthcare, legal, and financial industries. In 2017, Kelley led the development of Roche's Human Rights algorithm and enhanced Roche's supplier audit program. Kelley has a BA in Legal Studies and the Rhetoric of Genocide from the University of California at Berkeley.
On this week's episode Kelley and Maria discuss:
- How operationalizing sustainability objectives have been pivotal in identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.
- Why sustainable and responsible procurement is both an ethical and economic imperative.
Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
↓ Kelley Hinds↓
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-hinds-009833a/
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Maria Villablanca (Host)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/
Transform Talks
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/
↓ FIND US ONLINE ↓
https://futureinsights.org/
https://futureinsights.org/transform-talks/
Get more on-demand supply chain content
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35 min - #98 - Lessons from the Front-line: How to Help your People Overcome ‘Motivational Dysfunction‘ and Risk of Burnout in this Strange New Normal with Joseph Walden
Joseph Walden is a retired Army Colonel. Joseph has over 40 years of experience in leadership, warehousing, distribution, operations, and supply chain management. He has dedicated 26 years to the supply chain organisation of the US Army and notably designed and operated a multi-million square foot distribution centre in Kuwait to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. He's the author of three books on supply chain leadership, four textbooks on supply chain and operations management, and committed to bringing up the next generation of supply chain leaders through his undergraduate and graduate courses at the University of Kansas.
On this week's episode Joseph and Maria discuss:
- The type of leader needed to eradicate 'motivational dysfunction'.
- The three unteachable qualities the best leaders embody.
- Tips on how to navigate leadership in the new normal.
Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
↓ Joseph Walden↓
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-walden-168977/
↓ FOLLOW US ON LINKEDIN ↓
Maria Villablanca (Host)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/
Transform Talks
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/
↓ FIND US ONLINE ↓
https://futureinsights.org/
https://futureinsights.org/transform-talks/
Get more on-demand supply chain content
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27 min - #97 - Value Far Beyond a Cost-Centre: Reimagining Procurement As An Innovation Hub To Unlock Untapped Value with Chris Holmes
Chris Holmes is the SVP Global Sourcing at life sciences company, Avantor. Chris has held various leadership positions in the procurement organisation with responsibilities in developing, implementing, and leading the supplier performance and innovation team, transforming the procurement function into one procurement team, and leading the global procurement strategy. As a passionate advocate of sustainable procurement and the circular economy, Chris joined 'The Sustainable Procurement Pledge' as a Sustainable Procurement Ambassador in 2019.
On this week's episode Chris and Maria discuss:
- The untapped value that can be gained by redefining procurement as an innovation hub.
- How supplier-led innovation goes hand in hand with building long-term resilience and achieving sustainability goals.
- Why procurement is in a lucrative position to drive both.
Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
↓ Chris Holmes↓
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cholmesie/
↓ FOLLOW US ON LINKEDIN ↓
Maria Villablanca (Host)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/
Transform Talks
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/
↓ FIND US ONLINE ↓
https://futureinsights.org/
https://futureinsights.org/transform-talks/
Get more on-demand supply chain content
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50 min - #96 - The Two Key Drivers of Competitive Advantage No-one is Telling You About and How HP Canada Are Embracing It with Frances Edmonds, HP Canada
Frances Edmonds is the Head of Sustainable Impact at HP. As the Head of Sustainable Impact, she is responsible for setting the sustainability strategy, implementing it, and driving business value. Her passion for sustainability and the circular economy, coupled with her relentless drive in furthering this agenda, has been instrumental to HP's success, with HP Canada now recognized as Canada's most sustainable technology company.
On this week's episode Frances and Maria discuss:
- Why sustainability is an environmental and business imperative.
- How HP Canada's relentless pursuit for it is paying off.
Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
↓ Frances Edmonds↓
https://www.linkedin.com/in/franceshp/
↓ FOLLOW US ON LINKEDIN ↓
Maria Villablanca (Host)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/
Transform Talks
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/
↓ FIND US ONLINE ↓
https://futureinsights.org/
https://futureinsights.org/transform-talks/
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28 min - #95 - Practical Management Tips For Maximum Results: How To Foster The Perfect Environment For High Performance with Arjun Bhowmik
Arjun Bhowmik is the VP Integrated Supply Chain for Western Europe at the Carlsberg Group. Prior to joining Carlsberg, Arjun held several leadership positions in some of the world's largest companies, including Coca-Cola, Kraft Foods, Cadbury, and Mondelez. Arjun's specialties lie in managing turnarounds and culture change in large organisations, major restructuring, and reorganisations, spearheading large-scale and complex projects, and multi-category and multi-country supply chain management.
On this week's episode Arjun and Maria discuss:
- How leadership has moved away from the traditional 'command and control' role to a more empowering position.
- The critical traits of a successful leader.
- The practical management tips leaders should leverage for highly effective and engaged teams.
Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
↓ Arjun Bhowmik↓
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjun-bhowmik-8651292/
↓ FOLLOW US ON LINKEDIN ↓
Maria Villablanca (Host)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/
Transform Talks
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/
↓ FIND US ONLINE ↓
https://futureinsights.org/
https://futureinsights.org/transform-talks/
Get more on-demand supply chain content
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29 min
About Transform Talks: The Supply Chain Transformation Podcast
From the publisher's feed
Transform Talks explores the conversations shaping the future of supply chains — before they become conference themes or industry buzzwords.
Hosted by global supply chain influencer Maria Villablanca, the podcast brings senior leaders into candid discussion about transformation as it really happens: messy, complex, and deeply human.
From AI and resilience to leadership, risk, and organisational change, guests share not just successes but doubts, trade-offs, and lessons learned along the way.
Because transformation isn’t a project.
It’s a continuous negotiation between technology, people, and reality.
If you want polished marketing messages, this isn’t the podcast for you.
If you want honest insight from leaders navigating change at scale — welcome to Transform Talks.