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Unleashing Potential: How Digital Innovation is Changing Commodity Supply Chains


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In this episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast, I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Andrea Aranguren, CEO of MineHub. Our conversation delved deep into the transformative journey of digitising the commodities supply chain, offering invaluable insights for industry professionals.

Andrea, with her rich experience in operations and logistics, co-founded Waybridge to digitise the physical commodities market. The recent merge with MineHub, positioning her as CEO, has set a new trajectory in the industry. Our discussion centred on the synergy of MineHub and Waybridge, emphasising the complementary nature of their platforms and their collective impact on streamlining trade management for refined copper and aluminium markets.

A pivotal theme of our chat was the evolving landscape of supply chains. Andrea's observations on the shift from traditional, paper-based operations to digital platforms highlighted a substantial change, primarily driven by the need for efficiency, transparency, and risk mitigation in today's dynamic business environment.

We also touched upon the challenges and strategies in overcoming resistance to change in the industry. Andrea shared success stories, like that of Codelco and Southwire, demonstrating the tangible benefits of digital integration in supply chain management. These stories are testaments to the potential savings in working capital and operational efficiencies achievable through digital platforms.

Moreover, we explored the critical role of sustainability in supply chain management. Andrea detailed how MineHub enables businesses to track their environmental footprint, aligning with the growing emphasis on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria in global trade.

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