Episode 126: Yard Management as a Key to End-to-End Logistics Success with Westernacher's Michael Augustine
This week we, together with Michael Augustine from Westernacher, explore the critical role of yard management in connecting warehousing and transportation. Michael shares benefits of digitization, challenges faced without proper yard systems, AI use cases, and future trends.
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Episode 125: Business trends, challenges, and opportunities with CSCMP’s CEO Mark Baxa
This week we, together with CSCMP’s CEO Mark Baxa, explore critical supply chain challenges, the transformative impact of AI, strategies for resilience and sustainability, and the importance of education and talent development for the future workforce.
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Episode 124: The Rise of AI Agents: Transforming Supply Chains for Sustainability and Efficiency
Tune into this episode of 'The Future of Supply Chain,' where Richard and Sin chat with World Economic Forum's fellow Benedikt Gieger. They'll unpack the hottest trends driving the evolution of supply chains, inspired by groundbreaking insights from two key WEF white papers. Imagine a future where supply chains are smart, sustainable, and globally synced. Get ready to explore the roles of AI, quantum computing, real-time data, and more in reshaping industries.
Don’t miss out on this deep dive into the cutting-edge future of supply chains!
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Episode 123:The State of Logistics Report with Kearney’s Andres Mendoza Pena
This week we, together with Andres Mendoza Pena from Kearney, explore findings from the annual State of Logistics Report. We discuss the ongoing challenges in the motor carrier sector, growth in e-commerce and last-mile delivery, the increasing importance of sustainability, and how emerging technologies including AI are shaping the future of supply chains amid growing uncertainty.
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Episode 122: The Circular Supply Chain: Sustainability and the Future of Business
This episode explores one of the most critical challenges facing global supply chains: sustainability. Joined by SAP experts Katja Keller and Mathias Kaldenhoff, the discussion sheds light on how sustainable practices are evolving and why they’re becoming a strategic priority for businesses worldwide.
Key topics include:
• The changing definition of sustainability, from purely environmental to a broader economic and social perspective
• The growing importance of regulatory compliance and how it’s shaping supply chain strategies
• The vital role of data and digital technologies in enabling transparency and action
The Future of Supply Chain podcast is a show hosted by Thought Leader and Evangelist Richard Howells, and supply chain experts Sin To and Nicole Smythe. Guests discuss hot topics, best practices, and the latest innovations to deliver a risk-resilient and sustainable supply chain.
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