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#170 – Brad Zak on how lean transformation work helps rectify the disconnect between sourcing and logistics

Brad Zak is the Managing Director at Best Lean Solution, a management consulting company specialising in the application of lean and digital methods. Brad has over two decades of experience in designing and leading transformational changes in both the manufacturing and service sectors. As a firm proponent of lean, Brad uses the principles he learnt during his formal training in Japan to help companies achieve consistent results.

On this week’s episode Brad and Maria discuss: 

  • Why lean transformation work is needed now more than ever 
  • The disconnect between sourcing and logistics  
  • The ever changing mindsets in Supply Chain
  • What excites Brad about the future 

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#169 – Richie Hecker on why we are not set-up for fluctuating levels of supply and demand.

Richie Hecker is the Managing Director of leading product distribution company, Traction & Scale. Richie is an experienced supply chain & tech executive who excels at building profitable import and export businesses. His expertise in the field has helped Traction & Scale become one of the global players in medical supplies. As well as all this Richie is also a leading opinion writer on the topics of innovation and government. His writing has been featured in Fox, TechCrunch, Observer & the Wall Street Journal.

On this week’s episode Richie and Maria discuss: 

  • Being prepared for fluctuating levels of supply and demand.
  • The drawbacks of the just-in-time model.
  • The applicability of predictive modelling for Supply Chains.

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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Transform Talks 

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Future Insights Network CEO and Co-Founder to Lead Home Delivery World USA Conference

London – Future Insights Network, a leading digital media platform for supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, and business operations leaders, is proud to announce that its CEO and Co-Founder, Maria Villablanca, will be chairing the Home Delivery World USA conference and exhibition taking place on June 14th and 15th at The Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Home Delivery World is the premier event dedicated to uncovering the latest trends and innovative technologies for retailers, grocers, CPGs, and 3PLs facing challenges across the supply chain from warehousing to fulfillment and the last mile. With over 5000 attendees, 250+ speakers, 150+ sessions, and 350+ exhibitors, the conference is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the retail logistics industry.

As part of the conference, Maria will be participating in a fireside chat with Keelin Evans, the VP of Sustainability for Macy’s, to discuss navigating the journey to implementing sustainable solutions in supply chain.

“I am thrilled to be chairing the Home Delivery World USA conference and to have the opportunity to share my insights and experience with the industry’s leading experts,” said Maria Villablanca, CEO and Co-Founder of Future Insights Network. “Home delivery is a critical aspect of the retail experience, and I look forward to discussing the latest trends and technologies that are shaping the future of the industry.”

To register for the conference and learn more about the event, please visit www.terrapinn.com/conference/home-delivery-world.

About Future Insights Network

Future Insights Network is a digital media platform that connects supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, and business operations leaders with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in their field. With a global network of 130,000+ members, Future Insights Network provides a valuable resource for professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve in today’s rapidly changing business landscape.

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Future Insights Network CEO and Co-Founder to Deliver the Opening Keynote at Camelot Consulting Group’s Supply Chain Day Conference

London – Future Insights Network, the leading digital media platform for supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, and business operations leaders, is proud to announce that its CEO and Co-Founder, Maria Villablanca, will be speaking at the Camelot Supply Chain Day conference in Frankfurt on the 30th of March. 

Camelot Consulting Group’s Supply Chain Day will draw a senior audience of supply chain leaders from some of the world’s most admired companies in the manufacturing industry, showcasing insights and use cases on next-generation planning, risk-aware planning, and decision-making, and the end-to-end integration of planning and execution.

Drawing on the hundreds of interviews she’s conducted on the supply chain transformation podcast Transform Talks; Maria will be delivering an opening keynote that addresses the supply chain challenges faced and strategies deployed by the world’s best supply chain organizations. Later in the day, Maria will also be moderating a panel discussion on whether S&OE is the missing link to better-performing supply chains with the Bjoern Neal Kirchner (Corporate VP of Supply Chain Management at Henkel), Laurent Morineaux (VP Supply Chain at Wacker Chemie AG) and Dr. Franz Merath (SVP Supply Chain and Business Process Management at Evonik).

“Every week, I interview an industry leader on some of the most pressing topics in supply chain and business transformation on the Transform Talks podcast. I’m really looking forward to sharing the insights I’ve gained across hundreds of interviews I’ve conducted over the past couple of years at Camelot’s Supply Chain conference,” said Maria Villablanca, CEO and Co-Founder of Future Insights Network. 

To learn more about the conference and book your space, please visit www.camelot-mc.com/event/camelot-supply-chain-day-2023/. 

About Future Insights Network

Future Insights Network is a digital media platform that connects supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, and business operations leaders with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in their field. With a global network of 130,000+ members, Future Insights Network provides a valuable resource for professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve in today’s rapidly changing business landscape.

Contact: 

Ella Wilkinson

Future Insights Network 

[email protected]

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#168 – Louisa Loran on how Google is breaking down data silos and the power of empathetic leadership – Pt 2

Louisa Loran is the Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Solutions EMEA at Google Cloud. Louisa is a passionate business leader with almost 20 years of experience in executive positions at global industry leading B2B and B2C companies. Prior to joining Google, Louisa worked at Mærsk where she played a key role in transforming the business from being a traditional shipping and oil company into one of the most cutting edge digitised logistics companies in the world. Since 2021 Louisa has been spearheading Google’s new Supply Chain Digital Twin solution, which is aiming to give manufacturers, distributors, and retailers unprecedented visibility into their supply chains.

In part two, Louisa and Maria look at leadership and in particular: 

  • The difference between IQ and EQ.
  • How to successfully implement a “Yes and…” culture.
  • Why it is important to show vulnerability as a leader. 

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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#167 – Louisa Loran on how Google is breaking down data silos and the power of empathetic leadership – Pt 1

Louisa Loran is the Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Solutions EMEA at Google Cloud. Louisa is a passionate business leader with almost 20 years of experience in executive positions at global industry leading B2B and B2C companies. Prior to joining Google, Louisa worked at Mærsk where she played a key role in transforming the business from being a traditional shipping and oil company into one of the most cutting edge digitised logistics companies in the world. Since 2021 Louisa has been spearheading Google’s new Supply Chain Digital Twin solution, which is aiming to give manufacturers, distributors, and retailers unprecedented visibility into their supply chains.

In part one, Louisa and Maria discuss breaking down data silos, whilst specifically focusing on: 

  • What it is like working for Google.
  • The Importance of handling data.
  • Why digital transformation projects fail.

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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#166 – Knut Alicke & Radu Palamariu on the importance of successfully communicating the value of Supply Chain

This week we are joined by the authors of From Source to Sold, Knut Alicke & Radu Palamariu.

Knut is a Partner at Mckinsey & Company. As part of the global Supply Chain leadership team he advises companies on a variety of topics including digital supply chains, risk and resilience, advanced analytics and supply chain transformations. Radu is the Managing Director of Asia Pacific and Europe of Alcott Global and the Global Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Practice. Radu works with top management executives in the areas of manufacturing, logistics, transformation, supply chain management and ecommerce. Recently the pair co-authored, From Source to Sold, a book which features a collection of stories from some of the most successful global operations and supply chain business leaders.

On this week’s episode Knut, Radu and Maria discuss: 

  • The current state of the global supply chain.  
  • What inspired them to write the book.  
  • How we can increase the number of CEOs with a background in Supply Chain. 
  • How writing the book changed the way they view the Supply Chain. 

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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Best of 2022

In this special end of year episode Maria looks back at the very best moments from 2022. For those of you that are interested in listening back to the full episodes, the excerpts were taken from the following podcasts:

  • #133 – The Promise of Digital Twin Technology: A Mars Wrigley Case Study with Kristen Daihes 
  • #144 – Noel Kinder on Operationalizing Sustainability at Nike 
  • #149 – Seeing the Signs of Change with Brian Hatch of Flowserve Corporation 
  • #154 – Behind Amazon Prime: The worlds most effective supply chain and modernising logistics with Shipium CEO; Jason Murray 
  •  #163 – Peter Bolstorff on perfecting your supply chain with the SCOR model

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

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#165 – Linda Goetze on how TUID will streamline global supply chains

Linda Goetze is the Co-Founder of DFM Data Corp., Inc., a corporation which delivers technology, standards, and best practices governance for the North America Logistics Industry. As well as this Linda is also the Vice President of the Board of Directors at the Blockchain Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Having spent 13 years as an award-winning educator, Linda now focuses her time on connecting with founders, developers, business builders, innovators and other proponents of positive change around the world.

On this week’s episode Linda and Maria discuss: 

  • The significance of obtaining a certification from the ECCMA as a Master Data Quality Manager. 
  • How data helps digital transformation projects 
  • The impact TUID will have on global supply chains 
  • The idea of data being the new oil 
  • What people need to understand about blockchain 

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

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FUTURE INSIGHTS NETWORK CEO NAMED AMONG MOST RECOGNIZED WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

PRESS RELEASE

DECEMBER 2022

Maria Villablanca, CEO and Co-Founder of Future Insights Network, has been named in the list of top 10 most recognized women entrepreneurs to follow in 2022. 

Maria Villablanca Front Page of Global Biz Outlook November 2022

This recognition comes from Global Biz Outlook, the global magazine dedicated to providing best business practices of leaders all over the world. 

As CEO of Future Insights Network, the collaborative content, events, and learning network for supply chain leaders, Maria has been announced as the cover story for the issue, featuring her interview surrounding her approach as a persistent and passionate leader.’ 

Maria commented on her recognition: “any recognition as a woman in business is an honor. No entrepreneur is without their challenges, but as I say in the interview, as women, we often have the odds stacked against us, making success in whatever form that bit sweeter.”

Maria’s work within Future Insights Network and her podcast, Transform Talks, is all about cutting through the noise within the supply chain industry to provide honest, educational, and actionable insights to practitioners worldwide. 

As a thought leader, Maria has conversations every day with people from every aspect of the supply chain that helps inform her and the rest of Future Insights Network’s offerings. 

Maria added: “If we don’t talk about the issues we face within our industry, we will never get anywhere. And with big targets on the horizon and volatility continuing to cause turbulence, these conversations are more important than ever.

I have conversations daily with people spanning all industries, and what I often hear is a sense of confusion amid the constant hype that is pushed our way. Being recognized among the other powerful women as the most recognizable entrepreneurs cements the fact that the work we do at FIN is providing that necessary clarity across the board, which I’m incredibly proud to be leading.” 

Future Insights Network’s mission is to provide clarity to its network of over 130,000 supply leaders and beyond to drive the necessary benchmarking and upskilling to strengthen the industry from the inside out. As we enter 2023, Maria Villablanca and the rest of the Future Insights team will continue to deliver value to the supply chain community by bringing the industry the case studies, insights, and connections needed for thriving as a modern-day supply chain and manufacturing leader. 

The full interview can be read here.

ENDS