The Zero100 Podcast

Amid tariff drama, AI developments, and geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain leaders are being pulled in all directions – but tapping into C-suite priorities provides some much-needed clarity. On the latest episode of the podcast, the Zero100 team cut through the noise and pull out key lessons for leaders. Featuring: VPs Research Geraint John and Lauren Acoba and Head of Research Analytics Cody Stack.The making of our latest report, “The C-Suite Agenda: How Boardroom Priorities Are Reshaping Operations” (4:12)How C-suite leaders are responding to tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty (6:01)Resilience on offense and the case for lobbying (8:02)Why executives are getting serious about partner relationships (11:01)How supply chain leaders are wielding AI in the quest for cost savings (13:08)Zooming in on IKEA’s AI-powered omnichannel fulfillment system in South Korea (14:20)AI agents: What they are and why they matter (15:36)Unpacking the C-suite’s labor blind spot and the workforce of the future (17:33)How supply chain leaders will need to lead differently (21:37)

Between the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (CCDAA), supply chain leaders are in for a regulatory wake-up call. But is the challenge of compliance an opportunity in disguise? On the podcast, Zero100 VP Research Steve Hochman and Principal Analyst Jenna Fink discuss how leaders can seize this opportunity to secure a supplier information advantage over competitors. Members, check out our latest report for me: https://members.zero100.com/the-scope-3-data-revolution/ Non-members, check out a preview here: https://zero100.com/the-scope-3-data-revolution/ Setting the stage for the looming Scope 3 wake-up call (00:43)What makes tracking Scope 3 emissions so challenging (3:26)Why specific calculations trump general assumptions (6:16)Is enforceability even possible? (8:57)The competitive benefits of tracking Scope 3, beyond compliance (10:00)Organizing teams for Scope 3 action (11:30)Supplier collaboration stories from Unilever and IKEA (12:56)Zooming in on automated tech solutions from Muir.ai, Terralytiq, and Terrascope (15:15)Next steps for leaders (20:27)

As President Donald Trump begins his second term, leaders are bracing themselves for sweeping tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada. At face value, this doesn’t look good for global supply chains. But are disruption and inflation inevitable? In the latest episode of the podcast, Chief Content Officer Matt Davis, VP Research Steve Hochman, and Head of Research Analytics Cody Stack unpack the implications of these proposed policy shifts.For more insights, visit: https://zero100.com/Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zero100inc/How supply chain leaders are reacting to the threat of more tariffs (0:44) A summary of Trump’s promised tariffs and their potential impact (2:58) Are trade wars with Canada, China, and Mexico inevitable? (3:44) What we've learned from Trump’s first term (5:28)New procurement strategies for the year ahead (7:24)Where companies are looking to diversify their operational footprint (11:39)Alternative scenarios that might unfold (15:15)Why it’s time for companies to get serious about lobbying (17:10)

From tariff threats and inflation to labor disputes and genAI, it’s been a big year for supply chain. To close out 2024, Zero100 Advisory Board members Stephanie Pullings Hart (EVP, Global Head of Operations at Nestlé) and Karin Shanahan (EVP, Global Product Development and Supply at Bristol Myers Squibb), and VP Research Lauren Acoba, dive into the year’s top stories, the tech of tomorrow, and their supply chain priorities for the year ahead.Reminiscing about our beloved holiday traditions (0:49)Encapsulating 2024 in one word (2:33)Addressing the elephant in the room: sustainability (4:52)What it really means to be resilient amidst geopolitical tensions (9:30)The secrets to building a happy, future-ready workforce (14:18)The promise and struggle of implementing AI in supply chain (19:25)Some sage wisdom for C-level leaders (24:44)

We may not have a crystal ball, but Zero100's data analysis has identified 10 major shifts supply chain leaders need to watch out for in 2025. This week, the team reveals the rationale behind their predictions and breaks down what they mean for you. Featuring: VP Research Lauren Acoba, Head of Research Analytics Cody Stack, and Content Director Allyssia Alleyne.Members, get the full rundown of our predictions on the Member’s Hub: https://members.zero100.com/10-for-25/ Non-members, check out a preview here: https://zero100.com/10-for-25/ The Zero100 approach to predicting the future (0:49)What’s up next for AI adoption (3:10)Our wild card prediction for sustainability (4:29)Where we think supply chain roles will disappear – and where they'll grow (5:13)The org model that’ll separate winners from losers (9:14)Our forecast for the growing AI vendor landscape (13:22)The secret ingredient for Scope 3 progress (16:22)

Sourcing has been last in line for tech investment and innovation for quite some time. But AI and a wave of new digital technology have the potential to turbocharge the function – if leaders seize the moment now. On this week's podcast, the Zero100 team discuss frameworks and use cases to inspire leaders ready to take the leap. Featuring: VP Research Lauren Acoba, and VP Research Geraint John.Why sourcing has lagged in tech innovation (2:10)Inside Zero100’s latest report, “Reinventing the First Mile: AI Powers a New Generation of Digital Sourcing” (4:45)How Tesco, Siemens Energy, Unilever, and Maersk are using AI in sourcing (6:00)The key sourcing “job to be done” during Trump’s second term (9:05)Using data mining, process mining, and AI to strengthen your data foundation (11:17)The three main approaches to tech stack building (13:59)From art to science: The new sourcing skill set (18:05)Key imperatives for sourcing leaders in 2025 (21:23)What sourcing leaders can learn from contemporary artists (23:13)

Zero100 Live 2024 didn’t just explore AI’s future impact. It delivered a bold blueprint for supply chain leaders ready to harness the AI revolution. This week on the podcast, the team unpacks the moments that made waves and the insights that left our audience buzzing (plus a few behind-the-scenes stories.) Featuring: VP Research Steve Hochman, Principal Research Jenna Fink, and Senior Account Director Jack Polikoff. Unpacking the vibe at Zero100 Live (00:41)The topics that got people talking (2:37)What supply chain leaders really think about fusion teams and sustainability (7:23)Recapping the winner's formula for AI ROI (11:29)Our favorite moments beyond the mainstage (including an update on the swag shop) (14:51)

There’s more to omnichannel strategy than DTC shipping and BORIS policies. The Zero100 team discuss the next evolution of omnichannel supply chains, sharing success stories from across industries and new opportunities enabled by AI and other advanced tech. Featuring: Chief Content Officer Matt Davis, VP Research Lauren Acoba, and VP Research Steve Hochman.What does omnichannel mean in 2024? (1:13) Why supply chain leaders struggle to get omnichannel right (2:33)How T-Mobile turns demand and attribute analysis into B2B success (4:46)Identifying product attributes – and how AI can help (6:40)How to convert customer needs into practical strategies (8:55)Omnichannel opportunities before the last mile (13:01)How chemical and pharma companies are embracing personalization and segmentation (15:38) Using AI, machine learning, simulation, and automation to turbocharge omnichannel strategy (16:32)

Feeling lucky? On the latest episode of the podcast, the Zero100 team reveal where supply chain leaders are investing in AI to see the greatest business rewards across planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics, and identify areas with untapped potential. Featuring: Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah and VP Research Geraint John.Zooming in on digital as a competitive differentiator (00:25)Introducing Zero100’s AI Maturity Survey and investment categories (3:13) Where companies like HP, Komatsu, and Henkel are investing and seeing returns in planning (5:36) What’s stalling sourcing’s AI revolution? (8:16)The one safe bet for AI investment in sourcing (10:32) Zero100’s four core data management principles (12:20) What logistics leaders should be – but aren’t yet – doing with AI (15:24) The biggest AI opportunities in manufacturing (17:21) First steps for companies trying to decide where to place their AI bets (19:11) What could the rise of AI mean for supply chain talent? (20:21)Follow Zero100 on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zero100inc/Members, read the full Supply Chain Rewired report here: https://members.zero100.com/supply-chain-rewired/Non-members, check out a preview: https://zero100.com/supply-chain-rewired/

This year has seen a slew of high-profile elections worldwide. And now, all eyes are on the US as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump vie for the presidency. On the podcast, the Zero100 team breaks down what a victory for either candidate could mean for supply chain, translating policy into priorities for global operations. Featuring: Chief Content Officer Matt Davis, Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah, and VP Research Lauren Acoba.How a Trump or Harris presidency could influence global trade flows (especially with China) (3:21)       What a Harris win could mean for trade unions, wages, and the nature of work (7:27) Green light, red tape, and supply chain’s sustainability goals (11:53) Why the US election is a global concern – in supply chain and beyond (14:51)  Separating feasible campaign promises from political theater (16:40) Key priorities for supply chain leaders in the lead-up to November 5 (21:04)