Transform Talks: The Supply Chain Transformation Podcast

Massimo Magliocco, IBP Planning Director of STMicroelectronics, joins us to talk about the need for scenario planning in order to manage effectively in times of crisis. We speak about how planning in a VUCA world is essential and can make the difference between a company’s success or failure in the face of a coming storm.

In this session, we speak with Zsofia Agnes Nagy, Supply Chain Project Director - International Operations at Novo Nordisk about the state of the industry. Zsofia gives us her views on the changing perception of the Supply Chain function and the challenges of managing through crises. We discuss the challenges ahead and how Supply Chain leaders can effectively prepare for change.

Renaud Besnard, Group Chief Manufacturing Officer, at Photobox, walks us through the process of transformation in a fairly conservative industry. We discuss the key elements for successful transformation by embracing new technologies and preparing your team for change. Renaud gives us a case study on overcoming challenges whilst ensuring that consumer demands are kept.

Andreas Wieland, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management at Copenhagen Business School, speaks with us about preparing your Supply Chain to handle risk, which is particularly relevant in today’s environment. We also discuss how the Supply Chain function has evolved in the last few decades and what characteristics the Supply Chain leader of tomorrow will have. At the same time, we discover t...

We speak with Keith Bestwick, Partner at R&G Global Consultants, in order to understand how data-driven leadership can help deliver significant business performance improvements for a business undergoing a Digital Transformation journey. Keith provides powerful advice to senior leaders about navigating the digital landscape.

Dr. Stylianos Kampakis, Data scientist, AI, and ML expert breaks down the benefits of implementing a blockchain solution to further advance Supply Chain competitive advantage. We discuss real, applicable methods and processes for applying blockchain effectively and try to cut through the hype to work out the truth behind this emerging technology.

Dan Key, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Dentsply Sirona, offers our viewers key insight into why Digital Transformation projects fail and what you can do to ensure success. Dan gives us live examples of what works and what doesn’t and how to prepare your organisation to embrace change and transformation.

Angelo Dalporto, Deputy Vice-President Supply Chain (UK, BeNeLux, AS EMEA), Dormakaba UK & Ireland gives us real, actionable steps to secure success in the implementation and realisation of Digital Transformation projects. There are key reasons why Digital Transformation projects fail and we speak with Angelo on how to avoid these failures.

Tom Davenport, President's Distinguished Professor in Information Technology and Management at Babson College, speaks to us about companies and their leaders using artificial intelligence for practical applications, rather than the over-ambitious 'moonshots' seen in its early days. Tom's new book, The AI Advantage, provides us with further details.

Futurist and Technologist Larry Boyer looks at the impact of the 4th Industrial Revolution, where the convergence of Automation, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence looks to set to transform the future of work.

Jesper Toubol, Vice President, Elements and Moulds at Lego, describes how the company innovates with new technology like IoT, and what needs to change in the manufacturing industry to attract the next generation of talented recruits.

Professor Richard Wilding OBE, Professor & Chair in Supply Chain Strategy at Cranfield University School of Management, joins us to talk about culture, technology, innovation and what Supply Chain 4.0 means for practitioners.

Marcelo De Santis, Group CIO at Pirelli gives us practical advice on leading digital transformation initiatives in a modern business today. We discuss the convergence of people, processes and technology in this endeavor. Marcelo provides us with guidelines on what to do and, more importantly, what to avoid.

Leah Pickering is the Distribution Area Lead EMEA at AstraZeneca. Luke Mullins is the CEO at Manufacturing Change Management Consultancy, Volta. On this week's episode Leah, Luke and Maria discuss:  The hype around Digital Transformation in Manufacturing. How processes, culture and leadership fit into the equation. Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain c...

Dave Malenfant is the Director of Outreach and Partnerships, Centre for Supply Chain Innovation at MJ Neely School of Business (Texas Christian University). Dave is a strategic supply chain operations leader with more than 40 years'​ experience in driving change and performance improvement across the supply chain.  During the episode Dave and Maria discuss: Today’s talent shortages in the Supply C...

Stephan de Barse is the Chief Revenue Officer at 09 Solutions, one the world leaders in Advanced supply chain planning, control tower, demand forecasting and digital IBP. Stephan leads all global sales, marketing, aim10x, business development, and other go-to-market activities to drive business growth for o9.  On this week's episode Stephan and Maria discuss:  How to revolutionise your Supply Chai...

Annika Tibbe is the Supply Chain Director at Cargill Starches, Sweeteners & Texturizers Europe. Carina Tyralla is the Vice President of Global Supply Chain Management at Tom Tailor Group. On this week's episode Annika, Carina and Maria discuss:  Diversity. Millennials How to bring new talent into the Supply Chain industry. Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the su...

Henrik von Scheel is best known as the originator of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the mastermind of the European Digital Agenda, which ignited the global themes of today. In 2019, he was recognized as “the most influential management thinker of our times” by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai with the prestigious Knowledge Award viz. the Nobel prize of knowledge shar...

Blaine Mathieu is the Chief Marketing and Product Officer at VANTIQ. Over the course of his career he has worked with companies across North America, Europe, and Asia and his passion for AI, IoT, and edge computing has also made him a sought-after speaker at dozens of global industry events. Blaine also runs his own podcast series VTV for VANTIQ on current trends in manufacturing and Supply Chain....

Stephan de Barse is the Chief Revenue Officer at 09 Solutions, one the world leaders in Advanced supply chain planning, control tower, demand forecasting and digital IBP. Stephan leads all global sales, marketing, aim10x, business development, and other go-to-market activities to drive business growth for o9.  On this week's episode Stephan and Maria discuss:  How AI can transform your Supply Chai...

Roddy Martin is an industry leader with a wealth of experience in Supply Chain, manufacturing and operations functions. Over the years, Roddy has worked at Oracle, Gartner, South African Breweries, Accenture and CCI. Roddy is a Value Chain and Digital Operations Transformation Subject Matter expert and experience Management Consultant. During the episode Roddy and Maria discuss: End-to-End Transfo...

Andreas Wieland is the Associate Professor of Supply Chain Risk Management at Copenhagen Business School, where he is the Program Director of the Graduate Diploma (HD) in Supply Chain Management. Andreas is also the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Supply Chain Management. His current research focuses on resilience and transformation.  On this week's episode Andreas and Maria discuss:  The cur...

Catherine Weetman is the Director of Rethink Global. Catherine provides tailored support for businesses and start-ups, social enterprises and public sector organisations. She has over 25 years’ business experience, in manufacturing, retail, contract logistics, and supply chain consultancy. She is also the of author, A Circular Economy Handbook for Business and Supply Chains. During the episode Cat...

Dave Malenfant is the Director of Outreach and Partnerships, Centre for Supply Chain Innovation at MJ Neely School of Business (Texas Christian University). Dave is a strategic supply chain operations leader with more than 40 years'​ experience in driving change and performance improvement across the supply chain.  During the episode Dave and Maria discuss: The current and future state of Supply C...