SupplyChainTalk – Details, episodes & analysis

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk.  Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk

The panel discussion is titled:
SupplyChaintalk: From afterthought to essential - optimising electronics sourcing in your procurement strategy

• Best practices for mitigating pricing risks in an increasingly volatile electronics market 
• Strategies for optimising preferred supplier relationships to drive better outcomes 
• Proven methods for improving cost management in this fast-evolving commodity 

This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/

Varun Narayanan, Global Category Director, Gilbarco Veeder-Root

Nanda Kishore, VP of Sourcing, Evoy

Luis Taraco, Indirect Procurement Sourcing Manager - NAM, Schneider Electric

Ken Bradley, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Lytica Inc

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk.  Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk

The panel discussion is titled:
SupplyChainTalk: Reimagining reverse logistics - navigating costs and trends in fast-fashion returns

• Analysing the implications of return fees in fast fashion 
• Best practices for managing return volumes during high-demand periods 
• Sustainability versus costs – balancing eco-friendly practices with return charges 

This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/

Mostafa Hajiaghaei-Keshteli, Associate Professor (Research), Industrial Engineering, Tecnologico de Monterrey

Ray Fowler, Director, FOR Partnership

Samantha Taylor, Founder, The Good Factory

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk.  Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk

The panel discussion is titled:
SupplyChainTalk: Improving supply chain risk management with better visibility

• The state of supply chain risk management in organisations: trends and priorities
• Key market and regulatory drivers for improving supply chain visibility
• How can better visibility help improve risk management across different risk categories

This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/

Amr El-Helw, Head of Supply Chain, Marico Egypt
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amr-el-helw-825b2a91/

Patrick Strauss, CEO, SeriousDX
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickstrauss/

Ville Parkkinen, Director - Product Marketing, OpenText
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ville-parkkinen-0301a655/

• How early warning systems, patterns and trends can help you recognise shifts in customers, technologies, ecosystems and workforces
• Recognising the change readiness of your own organisation, and how to drive it from the front
• Leading an organisation through change: rebuilding your capabilities with supply chain integration and new technology

• How will packaging change as it becomes smarter and more sustainable?
• What are the most promising sustainable innovations in packing solutions?
• Is it possible to eliminate packaging for some e-commerce delivery?

• What are the key contraction challenges companies have faced during this period?
• How have you had to adapt and rebalance your priorities?
• How can you build flexibility into your supply chain to prepare for future disruptions?

• How Intel significantly diversified its supply chain with new factory investment
• Managing supply chain risks by continuously running scenarios with your digital twin
• Including multiple objectives such as sustainability and end-to-end throughput times in network design

• If most suppliers are not truly transparent about the sustainability of their supply chain, what needs to change?
• Why you should bring your supply chain managers into your organisation’s sustainability strategy
• Understanding the complexity of your supply chain so you can track, communicate, and address sustainability, from end-to end

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk.  Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk 

On this episode, we focus on the following news story;
Who will be the supply chain winners and losers in 2022?
https://www.investmentmonitor.ai/analysis/supply-chain-winners-and-losers-2022 

The panel discussion is titled “Back to basics - being a good supply chain leader” https://business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk/back-to-basics-being-a-good-supply-chain-leader/ 

This episode is hosted by Duncan Brock 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanbrock/  

Our Guests are 

Dunc Lowe, CSCO, Campari
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dunc-lowe-7172296/ 

Nick Dobney, Consultant Procurement Leader, Independent Consultant
https://www.linkedin.com/in/procurement-dobney-91089b 

Alexa Cheater, Director, Product Marketing, Kinaxis https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexacheater/ 

This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk.  Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk 

On this episode, we focus on the following news story;
Shenzhen lockdowns to further shock supply chains
https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/shenzhen-china-covid-lockdowns-supply-chain-manufacturing/620332/ 

The panel discussion is titled “How procurement can increase quality of life for everyone”
https://business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk/driving-socioeconomic-development-through-procurement/ 

This episode is hosted by Duncan Brock 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanbrock/  

Our Guests are 

Richard Marwood, Commercial Contracts Director, Transport for Wales https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-marwood-14048660

Shaun McCarthy, Chair, Supply Chain Sustainability School https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-mccarthy-obe-3b37242/