SupplyChainTalk

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158

Latest episode

Jun 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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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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: How AI is modernising logistics managementTransforming logistics and fleet operations through AI and digital innovation to drive smarter planning, optimisation and performanceLeveraging data, automation and real-time visibility to enhance efficiency, service reliability and customer experienceTurning digital ambition into measurable impact - leadership, governance, culture and technology partnerships in AI-enabled logisticsThis episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velicahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/Laura Storch Pelletier, Head of Strategic Supply Chain, FukuCyndi 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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: Building faster, smarter, and more resilient supply chains for time-critical productsRethinking network design and transport strategies to improve agility and respond more effectively to disruptionBalancing speed, cost, and sustainability in complex supply chains, where delays impact quality and wasteUnlocking end-to-end visibility and stronger partner collaboration to enable more proactive, data-driven decisions in high-variability, time-sensitive environmentsThis episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velicahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/Cem Yurdum, Supply Chain ExecutivePavan 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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: Building and maintaining consumer trust in retail supply chainsCombating transparency gaps to strengthen consumer confidence in product origins and practicesOvercoming ethical sourcing challenges to meet rising consumer expectations of responsible retailEnhancing traceability and communication to ensure trust throughout the supply chain journeyThis episode is hosted by Alastair Charatanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/Amy Augustine, VP of Operations and Supply Chain, ChamproAashish Kumar Gopalakrishnan, Director, Supply Chain Engineering, SHEINEmmett 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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled: NIS2 is here - turning regulatory pressure into resilience with GRCUnderstanding the new governance expectations and what they mean for the boardUsing GRC to align risk, compliance, and cybersecurity teams around NIS2 requirementsLeveraging policy management, risk visibility, and incident reporting to prove NIS2 readinessFeaturing:- 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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: Transforming supply chain decision-making in a volatile worldThe volatility and cost pressures driving the shift away from siloed systems towards end-to-end decision platformsClosing the gap between planning and execution - enabling more responsive and executable supply chain operationsWhere AI-enabled platforms are being applied to support consistent and faster decisions across cost, service, and riskThis episode is hosted by Alastair Charatanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/Vineet Khanna, ISCEA-EMEA Advisory Board member, former Global Head of Supply Chain, NestléMike Loquercio, Senior Manager Supply Chain Technology, Coca-ColaNatalia 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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: The future of supply chain - what’s next and what’s neededThe shift to digital and predictive supply chains – leveraging AI, automation, and real-time dataRegionalisation vs. globalisation – how sourcing strategies are changing in response to risk and costSustainability and ESG – preparing for new environmental and social expectations in the supply chainThis episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velicahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/Nanda Kishore, Director of Supply Chain and Procurement, Europe and APAC, BeaufortSarah Robbins, Founder and Researcher, Wise Stipes ConsultancyProf. 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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: How demand forecasting can help you beat wasteTackling overproduction with accurate demand forecastingAddressing excess inventory costs by improving forecasting strategiesOvercoming supply chain inefficiencies with data-driven insights for better sustainabilityThis episode is hosted by Alastair Charatanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/Antoine A. Pratt, Operations Manager - Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology, VHC HealthPanos 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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: From data to action – harnessing supply chain insights for climate progressDriving measurable Scope 3 emission reductions through smarter supply chain dataStrengthening collaboration across suppliers to enable climate-conscious decisionsApplying practical strategies to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon intensityThis episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velicahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/Sophie Taylor, Head of EMEA Planning, Spectrum Brands (UK) LimitedBen Thornton-Jones, Former Director, Sustainable Supply, HaleonJean-Marie Coant, Senior Sustainability Expert, Amfori

December 10, 202547 min

SupplyChainTalk: Digital Product Passports – the catalyst for a new era of digital consumer engagement

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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: Digital Product Passports – the catalyst for a new era of digital consumer engagementRegulatory updates: regulation goals, progress, timeline and scopeThe broader implications of DPP adoption for both businesses and consumers Building an action plan – what should organisations do next?This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/Gary Moloney, Site Leader & Software Services Technology Centre Manager, OpenTextSamantha Taylor, Founder, The Good FactoryVille Parkkinen, Director - Product Marketing, OpenText

December 3, 202545 min

SupplyChainTalk: Smart supply chain optimisation - turning trade-offs into payoffs

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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: Smart supply chain optimisation - turning trade-offs into payoffsBalancing cost, service, and sustainability to unlock new sources of valueEmbedding optimisation across planning, sourcing, and production to drive agilityTurning data-driven insights into coordinated, scalable action across the supply chainThis episode is hosted by Alastair Charatanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/Lukasz Zieba, Head of Strategy, HyLogicDaniel Mielke, Head of Supply Chain UK, CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles)Dwayne Smith, Senior Product Manager, Business Solutions, Kinaxis