Author: Stefan Dinu

Dana von der Heide is the co-founder & CCO of SaaS business, Parcel Perform. Since its launch in 2016 the company has developed a reputation as one of the very best delivery experience platforms on the market. Prior to launching Parcel Perform, Dana spent a number of years working with iconic brands such as DHL and Alibaba to help them deliver on strategic transformational projects. Alongside her current role as CCO, Dana also finds time to co-host The Logistics Tribe podcast, a show that looks into global logistics and supply chain management.

On this week’s episode Dana and Maria discuss: 

• How Dana got her start in supply chain 
• Inspiration behind launching Parcel Perform 
• Mitigating risks as a data company 
• Recent changes in e-commerce 
• How sustainability impacts decision making 
• Experience of being a podcast host 
• Diversity and inclusion 
• Future of Parcel Perform 

New episodes are released every Wednesday.

Make sure to like and subscribe to the Transform Talks podcast never to miss the supply chain conversations that matter.

↓ Dana von der Heide ↓

📦 Dana von der Heide | LinkedIn

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Maria Villablanca (Host)

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Transform Talks 

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We have a very special episode for you this week. We are joined by not one, but two amazing guests. 

Delta, which has been in operation for 70 odd years, had up until recently been utilising a tried and tested legacy system to run its Supply Chain. However, in an effort to modernise the company recently underwent a remarkable Digital Transformation. We therefore invited Alexandros Skandalakis and Stathis Makantasis from Delta to shed some light on how they were able to so quickly revolutionise one of the largest Food Companies in Southeast Europe. 

On this week’s episode Alex, Stathis and Maria discuss: 

• Transitioning away from legacy systems to digital 
• Quick wins from the transformation 
• Feedback from employees 
• Data & Predictive Analysis 
• Augmented Reality 
• Future plans for the company 

New episodes are released every Wednesday.

Make sure to like and subscribe to the Transform Talks podcast never to miss the supply chain conversations that matter.

↓ Alexandros Skandalakis ↓

Alexandros Skandalakis | LinkedIn

↓ Stathis Makantasis ↓

Stathis Makantasis | LinkedIn

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Maria Villablanca (Host)

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Transform Talks 

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Joining us on this week’s show is Senior Business Consultant at EyeOn, Ieke le Blanc. 

Upon obtaining a PHD in Quantitative Logistics from Tilburg University, Ieke then focused his attention on becoming an academic researcher. His early work focused on the application of quantitative models in supply chain design and planning. His findings have subsequently been published in several leading scientific journals. 

Before undertaking his current role at EyeOn, Ieke spent his career working for renowned brands such as TNT Express and Philips in a variety of supply chain roles. Alongside his role as a consultant, Ieke is also a lecturer at JADS and Tias Business School. 

During the episode Ieke and I cover: 

• Logistics of Formula 1
• Importance of being data driven
• Rethinking supply chain design
• The hype behind sustainability
• Future of supply chain

New episodes are released every Wednesday.

Please Like, Share and Follow for more supply chain conversations that matter, today.

↓ Ieke le Blanc ↓

https://www.linkedin.com/in/iekeleblanc/

https://eyeonplanning.com

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Maria Villablanca (Host)

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Our guest this week is Supply Chain and Operations Transformation Expert, Len Pannett. 

Len is an award-winning expert with over 25 years’ experience in the supply chain. Throughout his career Len has helped countless management teams to define and overcome their most challenging supply chain and operational challenges. Len is particularly fascinated by the implications of 3D printing and has in fact even written a book on the subject (see link below). 

 On this week’s episode Len and I discuss: 

• The pressures that supply chain is going through 
• Whether 3D printing is misunderstood
• How the current mindset may be limiting additive manufacturing 
• What state the supply chain finds itself in right now
• How you go about setting up your business for 3D printing 

New episodes are released every Wednesday.

Make sure to like and subscribe to the Transform Talks podcast never to miss the supply chain conversations that matter.

↓ Len Pannett ↓

Len Pannett | LinkedIn

Supercharg3d : The Impact of 3D Printing on Your Supply Chain

↓ Check out Len’s Book ↓

http://www.wiley.com/buy/9781119532354

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Maria Villablanca (Host)

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Jason Murray is the former Vice President of forecasting and supply chain at Amazon.. Jason has a decorated resumé from his 19 years at Amazon, and more recently he’s founded his own unified shipping platform for e-commerce too, Shipium.

On this week’s episode Jason and Maria discuss: 

• Making logistics a strategic differentiator of growth.
• Combining the technology and the people into a fluid process.
• The journey of Prime being Amazon’s main growth driver.
• Tech solutions that makes customers buy more.
• Biggest learnings from 19 years at Amazon.
• Modernising logistics today as the CEO of Shipium.

Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.

↓ Jason Murray ↓

https://www.shipium.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-shipium/

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Maria Villablanca (Host)

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Klaus Imping is an author, entrepreneur, and CEO of mSE PointOut Group. Klaus has been working in the Supply Chain for over 30 years. As such, there isn’t a thing he doesn’t know about supply chain strategy, system integration and deployment. Klaus has a unique and brilliant mind when it comes to diagnosing and treating weaknesses in supply chains. Not only being able to identify blind spots for his corporate clients, but also how to streamline and turn visibility into business value.

On this week’s episode Klaus and Maria discuss: 

• Implementing Digital Transformation the correct way.
• How Amazon’s B2C model could inform the new b2b supply chain standard.
• Technology for technologies sake.
• Klaus’s new book “Tribal F**ks Up Digital”

Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.

↓ KLAUS IMPING ↓

Pre order Klaus’ new book

https://www.klausimping.com/shop-book/

His Website

https://www.klausimping.com/

Klaus Imping

https://www.linkedin.com/in/klausimping/

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Maria Villablanca (Host)

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Kathleen Chan is the CEO & Founder of Calico. Kathleen has been at the forefront of making sustainable supply chain software for e-commerce brands, and in two short years her company Calico has raised millions of dollars in funding after Kathleen took it upon herself to answer the question that most direct to consumer brands were asking about their supply chain management process “there must be a better way”

On this week’s episode Kathleen and Maria discuss: 

• Building a 6-figure brand to designing supply chain software.
• Having Serena Williams as an Investor.
• Moving away from Xcel spreadsheets to a more agile process.
• Digital transformation for generations of data.
• Focusing on the present and future concurrently to implement change.

Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.

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Kathleen Chan
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Maria Villablanca (Host)
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Future Insights Network
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Aroon Amarnani is the VP of Strategy and Sustainability at XPO. Over a decade ago, XPO Logistics entered the freight transportation market. Its success in capturing market share, and its continual growth in a competitive marketplace that requires constant innovation, shows that they’re doing a lot right.

On this week’s episode Aroon and Maria discuss: 

• The specifics of Ship Net-Zero.
• The changing logistics landscape.
• How XPO is navigating to set itself up for future successes.

Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.

↓ Aroon Amarnani ↓

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aroon-amarnani-09467a9/

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Maria Villablanca (Host)

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Felix Vicknair is the Vice President, Supply Chain Solutions at Kenco Group. Kenco is a top-ranked, third-party logistics service provider. For over 70 years, Kenco’s clients have been the central focus of everything they do. Their team of logistics experts help companies achieve real results by providing agile best-in-class solutions, technology, and talent. 

On this week’s episode Felix and Maria discuss: 

• Real-time examples of applying advanced analytics with forecasting.
• Leadership and its relation to the success of large-scale projects.

Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.

↓ Felix Vicknair ↓

https://www.linkedin.com/in/felixhvicknair/

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Maria Villablanca (Host)

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Transform Talks 

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