Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast

In this episode of Interlinks, Patrick Daly speaks with Simon Legg, Managing Director Ireland for DP World, about DP World’s ambitions in Ireland and the changing role of logistics providers in a more disrupted and uncertain global trading environment. DP World is one of the world’s major trade, ports and logistics businesses, with activities spanning ports and terminals, contract logistics, freig...

In this episode of Interlinks , Patrick Daly speaks with Patrice Dussault, a Montreal-based communications consultant working at the intersection of translation, writing, localisation and cross-cultural business communication. Patrice brings more than two decades of experience in the language professions, with a particular focus on helping companies communicate effectively across linguistic, cultu...

In this episode of Interlinks , I’m joined by Rebecca Boyle , Brand Strategist, Copywriter and Chief Marketing Officer at Lissah and Boyle , a Northern Ireland-based business providing fractional support to companies through branding, communications and wider business growth services across the island of Ireland, Great Britain and further afield. Rebecca brings a background in journalism, NHS comm...

Rare earths and strategic metals may sound like a niche topic. They are not. They are one of the clearest examples in today’s world of how supply chains can be turned into geopolitical weapons. In this episode of Interlinks , Patrick Daly speaks with Louis O’Connor, founder of Strategic Metals Invest Consultancy, about the metals that sit behind the modern economy: semiconductors, smartphones, ele...

In this episode of Interlinks , Patrick Daly is joined by Howard Knott , Project Director at the Irish Exporters Association , for a timely and practical conversation on the shifting realities of freight, ports, and supply chains in Ireland and beyond. Howard brings deep sector knowledge to a discussion that moves from the macro forces reshaping global trade to the operational implications for exp...

In this episode of Interlinks , Patrick Daly speaks with Michael O’Kane , Strategic Business Consultant with Aramex Ireland , about the changing realities of life sciences supply chains in Ireland and beyond. Michael brings deep sector experience across pharma, biotech, medtech and advanced therapies, and shares his perspective on how Ireland has established itself as a critical node in the global...

In this episode of Interlinks , I speak with Mike Pettit , Director of 360 Bia Óg , the Dungarvan-based business delivering fresh, sustainable school lunches to primary schools across the south and southeast of Ireland. At first glance, this is a conversation about school meals. But beneath that sits a much bigger business story: how a family-run food business identified a new opportunity emerging...

In this episode of Interlinks , Patrick Daly is joined by Michel Spruijt , President of BrainCorp International , a San Diego–based technology company at the forefront of autonomous navigation, machine learning, and computer vision for everyday machines. Michel oversees BrainCorp’s international operations across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, working closely with global partners as retailers, logistics p...

Welcome to Interlinks — where strategy meets reality. I’m Patrick Daly, the Macro-to-Micro Strategist, helping manufacturing and distribution leaders turn global turbulence into operational clarity. In this episode, we unpack Geosensitivity —a critical yet often overlooked lens for interpreting today’s geopolitical risk landscape and shaping resilient supply chain and business strategy. You’ll lea...

Welcome to Interlinks — where strategy meets reality. I’m Patrick Daly, the Macro-to-Micro Strategist — helping manufacturing and distribution leaders turn global turbulence into operational clarity. In this episode, we shift our focus to Latin America — not as a “region of the future,” but as a present-day economic and supply chain powerhouse with growing importance in a multipolar world. You’ll...

Christmas may feel magical, but behind the scenes it is one of the most complex and unforgiving supply-chain operations on the planet. In this special Christmas episode of Interlinks , Patrick Daly — The Macro-to-Micro Strategist — explores how Christmas became the world’s most influential consumer season, stretching across cultures, continents, and logistics networks. In many markets, up to 20% o...

In this episode, we take a candid, strategically grounded look at Ireland’s extraordinary rise as a global supply chain hub — and the uncomfortable truth that our national defence posture has not kept pace with our economic importance. Ireland is no longer a peripheral European state. It is a critical node in global networks for pharmaceuticals, biopharma, medtech, cloud computing, aircraft leasin...

🎙 Interlinks Episode: Global Shipping Disruption, Strategic Shifts & The Future of Freight Guest: Howard Knott, Project Director, Irish Exporters Association Host: Patrick Daly, Macro-to-Micro Strategist | Alba Logistics In this episode of Interlinks , I’m joined once again by the ever-insightful Howard Knott , Project Director at the Irish Exporters Association and a long-standing commentator...

Japan is one of the few places in the world where the ancient and the ultra-modern don’t just sit side by side – they actively reinforce each other. In this episode of Interlinks, I take you on a journey across central Japan to explore exactly that: how philosophy turns into behaviour, how culture becomes process, and how long-term strategy shows up in the tiny details of daily life and operations...

In this episode of Interlinks I’m joined by Clemens Schoeller , VP of Global Consulting and Business Development at AutoStore — a global pioneer in modular, cube-based warehouse automation systems, with over 1,600 systems deployed in 60+ countries. We explore: Clemens’ personal journey through engineering, consulting, and automation leadership How AutoStore balances its identity between software i...

In this episode of Interlinks , I explore the rapidly growing strategic importance of India — now the world’s fourth-largest economy and a critical pole in the emerging multipolar global order. From a macro perspective, India’s re-emergence as a global economic heavyweight is not just a historical correction — it is a fundamental shift in global supply chains, trade flows, and investment prioritie...

In this episode of Interlinks , Patrick Daly is joined by Eoin Conway , CEO of Canary 7, a warehouse management systems software solutions provider based in Cookstown, Northern Ireland. Canary 7 services 3PLs across the U.K., U.S., Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland, and specializes in integrating systems, labour and order management, and increasingly advanced AI and automated decision‑...

In this episode of Interlinks , I’m joined once again by Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group and one of North America’s foremost supply chain advisors. Lisa brings deep expertise across ERP systems, SIOP processes, and manufacturing transformation, and is widely recognized for her work helping manufacturers and distributors modernize operations and enhance customer responsiveness. Wit...

In this episode of Interlinks I’m joined by Howard Knott , Project Director at the Irish Exporters Association and columnist at Fleet Transport magazine—one of Ireland’s most experienced commentators on freight, logistics, and trade. We unpack how recent shocks and policy shifts are reshaping Ireland–UK–EU connectivity and what that really means for shippers, carriers, and supply-chain leaders. In...

In this latest episode of Interlinks , I sit down with Hamish Mackenzie, founder of Newspace AI, to explore how supply chain leaders can cut through the hype surrounding artificial intelligence and start leveraging its real potential—today. With a pragmatic lens, Hamish breaks down how generative AI differs from past tech waves, why it's not just another buzzword, and how it can be harnessed to dr...

In this episode of Interlinks , I speak with Adam Goldman, franchise consultant, former franchisee, and specialist in helping international investors enter the U.S. market through proven franchise models. From a supply chain standpoint, franchising offers a unique lens on operational excellence—combining global brand standards with local execution to deliver consistent quality and service across m...

In this episode of Interlinks , I’m joined by Ronan Guest , Business Consulting Partner at EY Ireland, to explore how procurement is evolving from a traditional cost-cutting function into a critical driver of strategic value. With over 20 years of global experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain strategy at companies like Intel, Dell, and Stryker, Ronan brings a wealth of insight into...

Berlin: Strategic Logistics Hub and European Pivot Point Episode of Interlinks with Patrick Daly, The Macro-to-Micro Strategist In this special episode of Interlinks , the guest isn’t a person — it’s a city. Join me, Patrick Daly, as I take you on a whistle-stop tour of Berlin , Germany’s capital and a dynamic symbol of freedom, innovation, and geopolitical importance. But beyond the Berlin Wall a...

In this episode of Interlinks , I’m joined by Oriol Lopez, business consultant based in Barcelona, and Miguel Diaz, former banker and CEO of ZALIA Logistics Park in Asturias. Together, we dig deep into what’s being hailed as the Spanish economic miracle . Spain has outpaced its European peers in growth and recovery—but is it all it seems? We explore what’s driving this momentum: from booming touri...

Welcome to this solo episode of Interlinks . I'm your host, Patrick Daly, The Macro-to-Micro Strategist ™ and in this episode I am going to take you on a voyage to some of the most important maritime chokepoints around the world that are essential to how modern economies work and to the supply chains support them. We’re diving into a topic that doesn’t always make headlines but has massive consequ...