In this episode, "Transforming Supply Chains: Building Resilience in a Disruptive Era," we explore the challenges and opportunities facing supply chain leaders today. This episode features an insightful discussion with Dr. Arne Flemming, Senior Vice President of Corporate Supply Chain and Global Logistics Services at Bosch, and Frank Arnold, VP of Intelligent Supply Chain Germany at Capgemini Invent. The conversation highlights the need for continuous adaptation and innovation in supply chain ma...
Dec 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 217
In this episode of Transform Talks featuring Tom Krause, author of the book "If Your Culture Could Talk" we discuss the importance of culture in organizational transformation, particularly within the supply chain domain. Key Points: Culture is the Hidden Impediment: Many supply chain transformation efforts fail due to cultural issues. A nebulous definition of culture makes it difficult to address. Culture as Infrastructure: Tom suggests viewing culture as infrastructure, like information flow an...
Nov 11, 2024•29 min•Ep. 216
This is episode #215 - The Misconceptions of Building Resilient Supply Chains with Harry McCarney from Hack & Craft On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by In this episode we discuss: Moving beyond the myth of perfect prediction: The discussion will explore why focusing solely on accurate forecasting can be a misconception in building resilient supply chains. Human expertise and digital models: The conversation will highlight the importance of a balanced approach, integrating huma...
Aug 13, 2024•25 min•Ep. 215
On this episode of Transform Talks,, I am joined by Mourad Tamoud, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Schneider Electric where we explore the rise of digitization and artificial intelligence (AI), and how they're transforming supply chain management. In this episode you will hear about Schneider Electric’s innovative approach to tackling these challenges and ensuring supply chain success in a complex global landscape. In this episode we discuss: The new global equilibrium and its impact on supply cha...
Jun 10, 2024•17 min•Ep. 214
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Eric Enselme, a supply chain and innovation management expert with experience of leading multiple global supply chains. Eric is an accomplished executive specializing in innovation and supply chain management with a career spanning three decades at Procter & Gamble. In this episode we discuss: The importance of supply chain resilience and agility How supply networks are adapting to disruptions (e.g., rethinking global vs regional sourcing) T...
Jun 03, 2024•26 min•Ep. 213
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Nina Anttila, the Chief Supply Chain Officer at verkkokauppa.com. Nina is a Customer focused E2E Supply Chain Management expert with international experience, particularly interested in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing and Logistics, processes, tools and systems and how to continuously improve efficiency by using data and leading people and organizations to new heights. In this episode we discuss: The negative impacts of siloed data on supply c...
May 27, 2024•16 min•Ep. 212
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Aamir Shaukat the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Fiskars Group and a leader who understands the power of collaboration across the entire supply chain and beyond. Aamir is responsible for the Group wide leadership of full operations and end to end supply chain incl sourcing, manufacturing, engineering, planning, logistics and QEHS. In this episode we discuss: The importance of cross-functional collaboration and top-down leadership alignment How to...
May 20, 2024•14 min•Ep. 211
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Nuno Miller, the Digital COO of N Brown Group, a leading online retailer of fashion and homeware products. In this episode we discuss: In the supply chain, while technical skills are important, most digital transformations fail because they neglect the human element. How leaders play a crucial role in driving cultural change and buy-in from all levels. Why employees need to grasp the "why" behind the transformation and how it different from the ...
May 13, 2024•18 min•Ep. 210
In this episode of Transform Talks I am joined by Stephen Tonks the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Fujikura Automotive who has 35 years of experience working within a number of purchasing and supply chain roles. From purchasing and sustainability to supply chain mapping and capacity planning, this episode unpacks the practical steps of transformation initiatives and the importance of cross-functional team collaboration. In this episode we discuss: How breaking down departmental silos and fosterin...
May 06, 2024•14 min•Ep. 209
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Brigitte Michaud, the Senior Vice President of Business Transformation at Stada Group. Brigitte has a strong track record of designing and executing high-degree transformations in the end-to-end supply chain ecosystem. In this episode we discuss: How to identify and overcome potential pitfalls during your supply chain transformation. Key tactics for effective communication with leadership and creative approaches to change management structure. H...
Apr 29, 2024•14 min•Ep. 208
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Nico Nuerbchen, the Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain Management at Olympus Corporation. In this episode, we discuss: The key hurdles companies face when automating their supply chains. Why successful transformation hinges on clear communication and well-defined strategies. How automation empowers your team to move beyond transactional tasks and focus on strategic initiatives. And we'll discuss the exciting world of predictive mainten...
Apr 22, 2024•15 min•Ep. 207
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by the Head of Ocean at FourKites, Mike Deangelis. In this episode we discuss: How visibility solutions act as bridges, bringing in additional data sources. How end-to-end data is crucial, including ETAs and pre-planning for each facility. How to gain complete control and ensure on-time deliveries. The need to move beyond port-to-port tracking. …and much more. Mike DeAngelis is Head of Ocean at FourKites. He drives strategy and innovation around Fo...
Apr 15, 2024•23 min•Ep. 206
Darcy MacClaren is a multi-award-winning strategic global leader who has spent 30 years growing, differentiating, and improving businesses through technology transformation, with a focus on supply chains. Over the last twelve years, she has held various leadership roles at SAP. Today, she serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of SAP Digital Supply Chain, overseeing the global supply chain business and helping companies build resilient, agile, and sustainable supply chains. On this week's episode o...
Apr 08, 2024•23 min•Ep. 205
Richard Howells has been working in the ERP, supply chain management and manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, industry 4.0, digitization and sustainability. Richard has implemented ERP and supply chain management systems at Nestle, Gillette, and Colgate Palmolive. On this week's episode of Trans...
Jan 10, 2024•26 min•Ep. 204
Chris Ortega is the CEO of Fresh FP&A, a leading fractional CFO and advisory services firm that provides businesses with the right tools to transform and scale their finance organisation. Chris started his career in public accounting at EY and has since gone on to accumulate more than 17 years of experience in accounting and finance. On this week's episode Chris and Maria discuss: The biggest challenges and opportunities facing CFOs today. How AI is impacting Finance. The skills and qualitie...
Dec 20, 2023•29 min•Ep. 203
Jacqueline Krage Strako is Chief Commerce and Business Solutions Officer and Executive Vice President of the United States Postal Service. Jacqueline began her career in 1989 as an industrial engineer. In the 35 years since she has held multiple positions within the Postal Service including Budget and Financial Analyst, Area Finance Manager and Chief Customer and Marketing Officer. Jacqueline is currently responsible for developing shipping products and commercial solutions and leading business ...
Dec 13, 2023•33 min•Ep. 202
Sasha Pailet Koff is the Senior Vice President, Digital Supply Chain at Dell Technologies. Sasha has over two decades of experience spanning a series of leadership positions helping organisations solve complex business challenges. In fact prior to joining Dell Sasha worked for the likes of Johnson & Johnson, Rohm & Haas (now Dow), Accenture, and at The White House. Sasha is currently responsible for leading Dell's global digital supply chain function with the ultimate goal of maximising ...
Dec 06, 2023•25 min•Ep. 201
Gabriel Villablanca Sr was born in the North of Chile in 1935. He began his working career as a homicide detective, following in his father's footsteps. At the age of 35 he decided to completely transform his life and join the aviation industry, where he remained until his retirement. The dictatorship in Chile made working in this industry extremely difficult and Mr. Villablanca moved his young family to the United States in the mid 1970’s to continue working in the industry at the time of fast ...
Nov 29, 2023•40 min•Ep. 204
Sabine Mueller is the CEO & EVP at DHL Consulting, an independent management consultancy dedicated to creating value for Deutsche Post DHL Group, its customers and external companies. Sabine has spent the past 20 years helping supply chain leaders navigate the changes created by digital transformation, the impact of emerging technologies, new work modes, and the need to operate sustainably. Sabine also works tirelessly to help female leaders succeed by promoting more diversity and inclusion ...
Oct 18, 2023•28 min•Ep. 199
Amir Ghannad is a leadership development specialist, international keynote speaker and the founder of The Ghannad Group, which offers speaking, workshop facilitation, executive coaching and consulting services, focused on guiding leaders in creating cultures that deliver breakthrough results and unprecedented fulfilment. For over 31 years, Amir led multi-functional, multinational teams in manufacturing and Supply Chain roles in a variety of business situations in the US, Asia, and Europe with co...
Oct 11, 2023•31 min•Ep. 200
Harald Emberger is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Beiersdorf, one of the world's leading FMCG companies, whose brands include Nivea, Eucerin and Tesa. Prior to joining the company Harald held several different leadership roles with both Unilever PLC and Mars Inc, including Head of the Supply Chains for the Americas and Europe. Since joining Beiersdorf in 2015, Harald has been focused on growing the company's end-to-end supply chain. On this week's episode Harald and Maria discuss: The impact ...
Oct 04, 2023•31 min•Ep. 198
Dr. Wolfgang M. Partsch is a pioneer in Supply Chain Management and an internationally recognized thought leader in this field. Throughout his 30+ years in international consulting he has managed major projects in industries such as consumer products, chemical, pharmaceutical, electronics and automotive. Dr. Wolfgang has also authored dozens of Thought Leadership Papers in Supply Chain Management. Earlier this year he released his latest book, Breakthrough Supply Chains, which examines how compa...
Sep 27, 2023•31 min•Ep. 197
Ayesha Simons is the Sr. Director, Supplier Diversity and Global Project Management at Colgate Palmolive, one of the world's leading global consumer products companies. All in all Ayesha has worked for Colgate for 15 years and held several leadership roles in Global Project Management as well as Global and Regional Packaging Engineering roles within Global Supply Chain. Her current role sees her lead the development and implementation of strategies to enable the success of diverse owned business...
Sep 20, 2023•24 min•Ep. 196
Marisa Farabaugh is the SVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer at AdventHealth. Marisa joined AdventHealth in July 2019. Prior to this, she held several roles within the healthcare supply chain, most recently as the Chief Supply Chain Officer for Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. During her career Marisa has also held positions with the University of Florida Health and The Hershey Company. On this week's episode Marisa and Maria discuss: The role faith plays in the business decision making proce...
Sep 13, 2023•26 min•Ep. 194
Anand Medepalli is the Chief Product Officer at Shippeo, a global leader in real-time multimodal transportation visibility. Anand has over 25 years of experience as a trusted advisor with leading companies in product strategies, commercial account strategies, and asset planning decisions in transportation, supply chain, and financial services. He has spent much of his career advising companies and defining innovative solutions to drive their growth. Before Shippeo, Anand was Head of AI Solutions...
Sep 06, 2023•34 min•Ep. 195
In this special monthly round-up episode of Transform Talks, Maria looks back at some of the best moments from July. For those of you that are interested in listening back to the full episodes, the excerpts were taken from the following podcasts: #189 - Francesca Gamboni on how to succeed in Supply Chain Management #190 - Cheryl Capps on Maintaining high standards during periods of disruption #191 - Kurt Ritter on how to operationalize sustainability initiatives #192 - Bindiya Vakil on how risks...
Jul 28, 2023•17 min•Ep. 193
Bindiya Vakil is the CEO and co-founder of Resilinc. Founded in 2010, Resilinc is a leading cloud provider for supply chain and risk management that currently works with over 450 thousand suppliers in 200 countries. Prior to launching Resilinc, Bindiya worked for the likes of Cisco, Flextronics and MIT. As a supply chain expert, Bindiya has appeared on nationally syndicated TV, radio, and print media and in 2013 was named a Top Female Supply Chain Executive by Supply & Demand Chain Executive...
Jul 26, 2023•33 min•Ep. 192
Kurt Ritter is the VP and General Manager Sustainability North America at The Coca Cola Company, one of the world’s largest beverage companies. In total the company offers 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories. These of course include Fanta, Sprite and vitaminwater. Kurt has worked for Coca Cola for over 15 years and is currently responsible for overseeing the company's North American sustainability initiatives. On this week's episode Kurt and Maria discuss: His key takeaways fro...
Jul 19, 2023•27 min•Ep. 191
Cheryl Capps is the Senior VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer at Corning Incorporated, one of the world's leading innovators in materials science. Cheryl has over 35 years of diverse leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain and business management. Prior to joining Corning, Cheryl worked in several senior manufacturing and supply chain roles most notably with Bristol Myers Squibb. Since joining Corning in 2011, Cheryl has worked to transform the company’s global supply chain into a ...
Jul 12, 2023•29 min•Ep. 190
Francesca Gamboni is a Supply Chain executive with over 30 years experience in supply chain management, manufacturing and procurement. In her time, Francesca has worked in a diverse number of industries including Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Aerospace, Aluminium and Cosmetics. Throughout her career she has worked for some of the most prestigious brands in the world such as PWC, Robert Bosch, Renault-Nissan, L'Oréal and PSA-Stellantis. On this week's episode France...
Jul 05, 2023•27 min•Ep. 189
