SupplyChainTalk

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161

Latest episode

Jul 2026

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EN-GB

About the show

SupplyChainTalk is an online supply chain talk show with new episodes each week for senior supply chain and procurement professionals.In each show we discuss the latest supply chain news, and we address a topical issue that’s having a real impact on the impact on the industry.Guests are renowned in their fields for their expertise and we encourage contributions from our viewers.This means that every SupplyChainTalk episode is both entertaining, and informative. And it’s free to join in the debate.No Presentations. No PowerPoint. Just Talk.

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July 15, 202652 min

SupplyChainTalk: From experience to impact – Guiding tomorrow’s supply chain leaders

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: From experience to impact – Guiding tomorrow’s supply chain leaders Translating real-world supply chain experience into structured mentorship for emerging professionals Building hands-on development pathways that accelerate leadership readiness across operations, planning, and logistics Embedding continuous feedback loops to turn everyday work into growth opportunities for future leaders This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/ Stewart Morrisey, Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations - Food, The Clorox Company Tom Bernth, Former Director, Global Supply Chain, Southworth International Group, Inc. Nanda Kishore, Director of Supply Chain and Procurement, Europe and APAC, Beaufort Ann Daly, Global Category Manager Digital/Martech/Ecommerce, Carlsberg

July 8, 202646 min

SupplyChainTalk: From Forecasting to Foresight - Rethinking demand planning in response to rapid market change

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 Forecasting to Foresight - Rethinking demand planning in response to rapid market change Moving from traditional forecasting approaches towards more adaptive demand planning Integrating demand, supply, and inventory planning - enabling coherent decisions across the supply chain Using AI and scenario-based planning to improve demand visibility and decision-making This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/ Elisha Herrmann, Vice President Board of Directors, Foreign Trade Zone 46/47 Pam Wiseman, Principal - Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Advisory Services LLC Bryan Palma, Director - Product Marketing, Kinaxis

June 17, 202644 min

SupplyChainTalk: How AI is modernising logistics management

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: How AI is modernising logistics management Transforming logistics and fleet operations through AI and digital innovation to drive smarter planning, optimisation and performance Leveraging data, automation and real-time visibility to enhance efficiency, service reliability and customer experience Turning digital ambition into measurable impact - leadership, governance, culture and technology partnerships in AI-enabled logistics This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/ Laura Storch Pelletier, Head of Strategic Supply Chain, Fuku Cyndi Brandt, VP of Industry Solutions, Descartes

June 3, 202645 min

SupplyChainTalk: Building faster, smarter, and more resilient supply chains for time-critical products

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: Building faster, smarter, and more resilient supply chains for time-critical products Rethinking network design and transport strategies to improve agility and respond more effectively to disruption Balancing speed, cost, and sustainability in complex supply chains, where delays impact quality and waste Unlocking end-to-end visibility and stronger partner collaboration to enable more proactive, data-driven decisions in high-variability, time-sensitive environments This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/ Cem Yurdum, Supply Chain Executive Pavan Prasad, Senior Director, Consulting, Supply Chain - Pharma & Life Sciences, Genpact

May 20, 202642 min

SupplyChainTalk: Building and maintaining consumer trust in retail supply chains

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: Building and maintaining consumer trust in retail supply chains Combating transparency gaps to strengthen consumer confidence in product origins and practices Overcoming ethical sourcing challenges to meet rising consumer expectations of responsible retail Enhancing traceability and communication to ensure trust throughout the supply chain journey This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/ Amy Augustine, VP of Operations and Supply Chain, Champro Aashish Kumar Gopalakrishnan, Director, Supply Chain Engineering, SHEIN Emmett Young, Key Account Director, Customs Support Group

May 13, 202647 min

Business Reporter: NIS2 is here - turning regulatory pressure into resilience with GRC

Published under the SupplyChainTalk series, this audio episode is part of our special Business Reporter webinar programme. Join SupplyChainTalk weekly for free at: https://www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk The panel discussion is titled: NIS2 is here - turning regulatory pressure into resilience with GRC Understanding the new governance expectations and what they mean for the board Using GRC to align risk, compliance, and cybersecurity teams around NIS2 requirements Leveraging policy management, risk visibility, and incident reporting to prove NIS2 readiness Featuring: - Moona Ederveen-Schneider (Host) - Ana-Maria MATEJIC, MSc , Senior Cyber Advisor, WhiteLabel Consultancy - Tiago Rosado , Chief Information Security Officer, Asite - Julian Hirsch , Advisory Sales Engineer, Archer Integrated Risk Management

April 29, 202645 min

SupplyChainTalk: Transforming supply chain decision-making in a volatile world

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: Transforming supply chain decision-making in a volatile world The volatility and cost pressures driving the shift away from siloed systems towards end-to-end decision platforms Closing the gap between planning and execution - enabling more responsive and executable supply chain operations Where AI-enabled platforms are being applied to support consistent and faster decisions across cost, service, and risk This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/ Vineet Khanna, ISCEA-EMEA Advisory Board member, former Global Head of Supply Chain, Nestlé Mike Loquercio, Senior Manager Supply Chain Technology, Coca-Cola Natalia Andreyeva, VP Go-to-Market Strategy, 4flow

March 25, 202648 min

SupplyChainTalk: The future of supply chain - what’s next and what’s needed

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: The future of supply chain - what’s next and what’s needed The shift to digital and predictive supply chains – leveraging AI, automation, and real-time data Regionalisation vs. globalisation – how sourcing strategies are changing in response to risk and cost Sustainability and ESG – preparing for new environmental and social expectations in the supply chain This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/ Nanda Kishore, Director of Supply Chain and Procurement, Europe and APAC, Beaufort Sarah Robbins, Founder and Researcher, Wise Stipes Consultancy Prof. Dr. Md. Mamun Habib, Professor, Independent University Bangladesh and University of Texas

February 4, 202642 min

SupplyChainTalk: How demand forecasting can help you beat waste

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: How demand forecasting can help you beat waste Tackling overproduction with accurate demand forecasting Addressing excess inventory costs by improving forecasting strategies Overcoming supply chain inefficiencies with data-driven insights for better sustainability This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/ Antoine A. Pratt, Operations Manager - Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology, VHC Health Panos Anastasiou, VP Procurement – Europe & GB, McCain Foods

December 17, 202546 min

SupplyChainTalk: From data to action – harnessing supply chain insights for climate progress

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 data to action – harnessing supply chain insights for climate progress Driving measurable Scope 3 emission reductions through smarter supply chain data Strengthening collaboration across suppliers to enable climate-conscious decisions Applying practical strategies to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon intensity This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/ Sophie Taylor, Head of EMEA Planning, Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited Ben Thornton-Jones, Former Director, Sustainable Supply, Haleon Jean-Marie Coant, Senior Sustainability Expert, Amfori