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LConnect

lyiakoumilyiakoumi

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/1708d. Total Eps: 13

LConnect is a media and insight platform founded by Louis Yiakoumi, sharing real stories and strategic thinking from leaders in automotive logistics, supply chain, and beyond. Through interviews, surveys, and industry commentary, LConnect connects decision-makers and highlights transformation across the sector. Flagship features include “In Conversation With…”, “Behind the Exec”, and independent research used by OEMs, logistics firms, and suppliers globally.

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🇫🇷 France - Management
17/02/2026
#100
🇫🇷 France - Management
16/02/2026
#93
🇫🇷 France - Management
15/02/2026
#73
🇫🇷 France - Management
14/02/2026
#56
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Management
22/08/2025
#84

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From Control to Resilience with Carlos Vazquez

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 • Duration 40:56

In this conversation, Carlos Vázquez (Global Purchasing & Supply Chain Procurement for Transport & Logistics, Stellantis) charts the shift from “control & continuous improvement” to scenario planning—and now to resilience and antifragility. He outlines why today’s end-to-end means connecting factories, customers and multi-tier suppliers worldwide; how IT and AI should move data → information → action; and why people remain the differentiator. We dig into open, co-designed RFQs, real partnerships with LSPs, sustainability embedded by design (and by regulation), and the skills new leaders need to orchestrate complex networks across 10+ brands. Practical advice for LSPs: bring a clear, distinctive value proposition, anticipate needs, and avoid pure commodity plays.

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“Go Slow to Go Fast": Advice He Wishes He Knew Earlier. LConnect in conversation with Marc Brazeau

Thursday, December 11, 2025 • Duration 47:26

In this conversation, I sit down with Marc Brazeau, whose career has taken him from Canadian Pacific Rail, to DaimlerChrysler/FCA/Stellantis, to oil & gas, and now to Constellation Brands. Few people have seen as many industries through the eyes of logistics.Marc talks candidly about:Why logistics “chose him”, and why logisticians make some of the most adaptable leaders.What automotive gives you that no other industry can — and why it prepares you for almost anything.The cultural shock of moving into a new sector, and his biggest lesson: “go slow to go fast.”Why finished vehicle logistics, oil & gas and beverage logistics are surprisingly identical.How cost, service and quality work differently outside automotive — and why culture matters more than process.The truth about AI: not a magic transformation, but a practical tool to clear repetitive work and free teams to think.Why supply chain leaders may well be the next CEOs.If you’ve ever worked in automotive logistics, moved industries, or wondered where the next generation of supply-chain leadership is coming from, this is a conversation worth hearing.

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Why supply chain leaders make great CEOs…with Frank Baur, EVP Diebold Nixdorf

Thursday, October 9, 2025 • Duration 29:17

In this episode, Louis Yiakoumi speaks with Frank Baur, a seasoned operations leader whose career spans automotive, FMCG, renewable energy, and industrial technology.Now EVP of Operational Excellence at Diebold Nixdorf, Frank shares how lessons from Bosch and GE Vernova shaped his approach to continuous improvement, quality, and people-first leadership.He discusses:Why he prefers “Source, Make, Deliver” to “Supply Chain.”How COVID-19 put operations in the boardroom — and why it must stay there.The role of AI in driving value, not just efficiency.Why the next generation of CEOs will come from supply chain.And his core belief: “Be comfortable being uncomfortable — that’s where growth happens.”A must-listen for anyone passionate about operations, leadership, and lifelong learning.

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Beyond Basic AI: Insights from Supply Chain Pioneer Phil Abrahams

Thursday, September 18, 2025 • Duration 47:02

Phil Abrahams is a visionary supply chain leader, scientist, and inventor with more than 40 years’ experience transforming logistics and technology. He has worked with global companies including Kmart, Walmart, Domino’s Pizza, and General Motors, and founded pioneering firms such as Manugistics, and involved in Covisint, and Vector SCM.At the forefront of innovation, Phil has developed early cloud migration technologies, AI and complexity science platforms, and applied blockchain to real-world supply chain and healthcare challenges. Known for simplifying complex systems, he is passionate about giving supply chain leaders the “easy button” for navigating technological change. Above all, he describes himself as a “supply chain guy”—driven to predict future challenges and create practical solutions.

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Behind the Exec with Martin Corner, Aston Martin

Friday, September 12, 2025 • Duration 42:25

In our latest Behind the Exec conversation, Martin Corner, Head of Global Supply Chain at Aston Martin, shares how a Middlesbrough lad with football dreams built an international career with Nissan, Renault, Volvo, and now Aston Martin.We talk early jobs, cultural lessons from living in Sweden and France, favourite foods, music festivals, and why he’s more passionate about supply chain complexity than cars themselves.

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Behind the Exec with Peter Hoerndlein, Managing Director, Vehicle Logistics, VW Konzernlogistik

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 • Duration 33:25

In this Behind the Exec conversation, I speak with Peter Hoerndlein, Head of Vehicle Logistics at Volkswagen Group. We go beyond job titles to explore Peter’s early influences, love of skiing, global logistics journey, and views on leadership, balance, and finding purpose in your work. It’s a candid and often humorous look at the person behind the profession.

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LConnect in Conversation with Dr. Jörg Mosolf, Chairman and CEO, Mosolf Group.

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 • Duration 49:14

In conversation with Dr. Jörg Mosolf – Leadership, disruption, and driving the future of vehicle logisticsI recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jörg Mosolf, Chairman and CEO of the Mosolf Group, in a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, innovation, and transformation in automotive logistics.Dr. Mosolf shared his core principles—listening carefully, understanding the market deeply, and reacting quickly to change. From navigating COVID-19 and supply chain volatility, to driving bold decisions that now account for 40% of the company’s turnover, his approach is anything but traditional.We discussed Mosolf Group’s strategic global expansion, including the acquisition of Transport Overseas, and its forward-looking investments in sustainability—from solar carports to electric trucks. He also offered sharp insight into the real potential of AI, especially in areas like driver sourcing and training.This is not just a conversation about logistics—it’s about transformation, responsibility, and the infrastructure we need to support it.

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LConnect In Conversation with..Mike Polich, VP & CPO Global Logistics & Trade Operations, HoneyWell

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 • Duration 49:14

Mike Polich is an automotive logistics veteran with 16 years at the “old world” Ford and 7 years during Tesla’s high growth Model “S.E.X.Y” phases. Mike currently leads Honeywell Logistics supporting Sourcing, Operations, and FP&A across their automation, aviation, energy, and sustainability verticals. In this interview, Mike discussed lessons learned in his career journey including the brain chemistry change to succeed at Tesla. He carries these automotive lessons into his work supporting the broad Honeywell portfolio and their active transformations and M&A.

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LConnect In Conversation with...Benedikt Birner, VP Global Logistics, adidas

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 • Duration 49:14

In conversation with Benedikt Birner, a senior executive who spent many years in global automotive logistics before making a successful move into the fashion and retail sector as Vice President Global Logistics at Adidas.We discussed what automotive supply chains can learn from retail—and vice versa. From speed and flexibility to structure and mindset, it’s a conversation full of relevant takeaways for logistics professionals across sectors.

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LConnect interview with Mike Meier, Vice President of the Americas, DSV Logistics

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • Duration 32:46

Conversation on the Future of Logistics!We're excited to feature a leading Multi-Billion Dollar LSP in our latest discussion on the pivotal role of 4PL in the logistics world.🔍 Topics Covered:Transportation Asset ManagementCutting-edge Technology UtilizationThe Crucial Role of Human ResourcesGain insights into the complexities of this ever-evolving industry from top experts! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and engage.With Mike Meier, Vice President of the America’s, DSV Logistics

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