Transform Talks: The Supply Chain Transformation Podcast
Future Insights Network
Just over 20 years ago I arrived in the UK with less than £1,000 to my name. I knew that the only way to succeed was to never settle for “good enough.” Through a mixture of hard work, humility and quite frankly dogged determination I managed to transform my life. Fast forward to the present day and I’m now the Co-Founder and CEO of The Future Insights Network, a fast-growing network of over 130,000 manufacturing, supply chain, and digital transformation leaders. Yes, my life is intense, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
On this podcast I will be sitting down with globally renowned thought leaders from the world of supply chain, manufacturing and business to bring you refreshingly down-to-earth conversations with the people responsible for transforming our everyday lives.
If I have learnt anything from my 25 years working in senior leadership positions is that whilst change is almost inevitable, true transformation is very much a conscious choice. My question for you therefore is, are you ready to be transformed? I’m Maria Villablanca and this is Transform Talks.
On this podcast I will be sitting down with globally renowned thought leaders from the world of supply chain, manufacturing and business to bring you refreshingly down-to-earth conversations with the people responsible for transforming our everyday lives.
If I have learnt anything from my 25 years working in senior leadership positions is that whilst change is almost inevitable, true transformation is very much a conscious choice. My question for you therefore is, are you ready to be transformed? I’m Maria Villablanca and this is Transform Talks.
Episodes
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Sep 3, 2020 • 41min
#54 - Continuous Improvement and Supply Chain with Siobhan Pandya
Siobhan Pandya, Director of Continuous Improvement at Mary Kay, speaks with us about the best practices for implementing continuous improvement to drive agility, flexibility and resilience in today’s Supply Chain. The Covid era calls on us to rewrite the rule books on business processes and everything we know about our customers. How can Continuous Improvement help us navigate the complexities of the unknown in this VUCA world?
Aug 27, 2020 • 47min
#53 - Leadership through complexity with Larry Wyche
In this podcast episode, we speak with Retired 3 Star General, Larry Wyche, about leading through crisis and complexity. We discuss the role of leadership in a fast-paced and disruptive environment and get practical insight and advice from an experienced Supply Chain professional whose decisions in the industry were literally a matter of life or death.
Aug 24, 2020 • 42min
#52 - Creating Trustworthy AI with Thilak Mahendran
Thilak Mahendran, Senior Client Engagement Lead for AI at IBM joins us to discuss the opportunities, possibilities and challenges of implementing AI in today’s Supply Chain. Thilak walks us through the use of Augmented Intelligence in creating a future-proof business that will not only create business value but will also enhance the life of its employees.
Aug 21, 2020 • 55min
#51 - Leadership and Change with Pat McLagan
In this episode, we speak with Pat McLagan, author and thought leader about the deep transformational change in the supply chain. During this session, Pat offers us an explanation of the 4 types of change and gives us practical guidelines and advice for managing change during complexity. We discuss the opportunities and challenges leaders have in managing change.
Aug 7, 2020 • 36min
#50 - AI and the future of Augmented Intelligence with Andrea Martin
In this episode of FIN TV we speak with Andrea Martin, Leader of the Watson Center in Munich and Member of the German Parliament Commission for AI on the current and future landscape of AI and Robotics. We discussed the opportunities, challenges and critical success factors for the implementation of AI in the Supply Chain.
Aug 3, 2020 • 38min
#49 - A conversation on the future of Supply Chain with Kelsey Hudspeth
Why are Digital Transformation projects still failing to live up to the hype? Why do they fail in general? In this session, we hear from Kelsey Hudspeth from IBM Watson Center Munich, about the role people have to play in digital transformation. We also talk about practical use cases for blockchain in creating a sustainable Supply Chain.
Jul 10, 2020 • 39min
#48 - Today’s Supply Chain Leader with Radu Palamariu
Radu Palamariu, CEO of Alcott Global, speaks to us about the evolution of the Supply Chain profession through the years. In this episode, we discuss a roadmap for success from Supply Chain Executive to Chief Supply Chain Officer. Radu offers us his viewpoint on attracting and retaining top talent in today’s complex and competitive environment and gives insight into the companies succeeding.
Jul 8, 2020 • 42min
#47 - The role of humans in the implementation of AI with Nada Sanders
In this episode, we speak with Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management, Thought-leader and Author, Nada Sanders about the keys to success in implementing and using Artificial Intelligence in business today. The failure rate of digital transformation projects is worrying. Professor Sanders helps us understand the critical aspects that are needed in order to ensure the successful implementation of AI in any business. Her book, “Humachine: Humankind, Machines and the Future of Enterprise” gives us valuable insights into the collaboration between human and machine, in order to drive successful digital transformation.
Jul 6, 2020 • 33min
#46 - Talent management for the Supply Chain of the future with Marisa Schoeman
Marisa Schoeman from Diageo talks to us about building strong teams to lead the resilient Supply Chain of the future. Marisa gives us practical advice and pointers for both attracting and managing tomorrow’s planning leaders. We also discuss the opportunities that lie ahead for the demand planner of the future.
Jul 1, 2020 • 41min
#45 - Leading through change and crisis with Alicia McKay
In this episode, we speak with Alicia McKay, Author, Podcast Host, leadership and strategy expert about change and transformation. We talk about effective strategies for leading through change and why so many transformation projects fail.
