SupplyChainTalk

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165

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Oct 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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October 28, 202647 min

SupplyChainTalk: Why unified, AI-powered supply chains are pulling ahead - and what the rest risk losing

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: Why unified, AI-powered supply chains are pulling ahead - and what the rest risk losing How fragmented legacy point solutions create hidden operational drag - the critical connectivity gap separating supply chain leaders from laggards How autonomous AI Agents achieve real-time disruption detection, automated resolution, and predictive inventory optimisation Mapping a practical path to implementation, end-to-end connectivity and cognitive scale This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/ Nitin Murali, Vice President Supply Chain Excellence, Gallo Brian Bourke,Principal, Bourke Advisory Jon Carson, Senior Vice President - Customer Modernization Programs, Blue Yonder

October 14, 202648 min

SupplyChainTalk: Build resilience: Turning uncertainty into opportunity with AI-driven risk 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: Build resilience: Turning uncertainty into opportunity with AI-driven risk management Strengthening business continuity with AI-powered disruption alerts, scenario planning, and proactive risk mitigation across supply chains, operations, and finance Reducing exposure to geopolitical, cyber, regulatory, and tariff-related risks through real-time insights, compliance automation, and improved traceability Accelerating decision-making and operational agility by simplifying sourcing, optimizing processes, and enabling faster response to market volatility This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/ - Eleonora Lollio, Global Supply Chain Planning Associate Director, Amplifon - Jenny Stabile, EMEA Parts Commercial & Operations Central Transport & Outbound Coordination, CNH - Gerald Jackson, Vice President Supply Chain Product Strategy and Chief Evangelist, Oracle

October 7, 202645 min

SupplyChainTalk: Maximising Uptime - How AI & asset visibility are transforming operations

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: Maximising Uptime - How AI & asset visibility are transforming operations Using real-time operational data to identify issues earlier, reduce unplanned downtime and keep critical assets and equipment productive Uncovering underutilised equipment, reduce inefficiencies and make better use of existing resources Streamlining maintenance, reducing manual work and enabling faster decision-making across complex operations This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/ Elisha Herrmann, Worldwide Cross Industry Solution Manager, Amazon Web Services Rodger Caldwell, Operations Manager, The Cress Company Kyle Vantosky, Specialist Sales Engineer, Samsara

September 30, 202645 min

SupplyChainTalk: Turning supply chain orchestration into a competitive and financial advantage

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: Turning supply chain orchestration into a competitive and financial advantage Compressing inbound cycle times and reducing tied up cash across your supplier network Moving from reactive coordination to proactive execution at scale Building the internal business case that gets Finance aligned, not just informed This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/ Nanda Kishore, Head of Special Projects, Bergen Engines AS Chris Wood, Former Director Exclusive Brands Logistics, Whole Foods Market Navneet Lekshminaryanan, Co-Founder and CEO, Holocene

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