

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.
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Apr 19, 2020 • 23min
#14 - Innovation and IoT in manufacturing at Lego with Jesper Toubol
Jesper Toubol, Vice President, Elements and Moulds at Lego, describes how the company innovates with new technology like IoT, and what needs to change in the manufacturing industry to attract the next generation of talented recruits.

Apr 19, 2020 • 52min
#13 - Executing an effective strategy for Supply Chain 4.0 with Professor Richard Wilding OBE
Professor Richard Wilding OBE, Professor & Chair in Supply Chain Strategy at Cranfield University School of Management, joins us to talk about culture, technology, innovation and what Supply Chain 4.0 means for practitioners.

Apr 19, 2020 • 34min
#12 - Leading Digital Transformation at Pirelli with Marcelo De Santis
Marcelo De Santis, Group CIO at Pirelli gives us practical advice on leading digital transformation initiatives in a modern business today. We discuss the convergence of people, processes and technology in this endeavor. Marcelo provides us with guidelines on what to do and, more importantly, what to avoid.

Nov 21, 2019 • 44min
#11 - Conversations on AI, Diversity and Change with Leah Pickering & Luke Mullins
Leah Pickering is the Distribution Area Lead EMEA at AstraZeneca. Luke Mullins is the CEO at Manufacturing Change Management Consultancy, Volta.
On this week's episode Leah, Luke and Maria discuss:
The hype around Digital Transformation in Manufacturing.
How processes, culture and leadership fit into the equation.
Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
↓ Leah Pickering ↓
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahpickering/
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Maria Villablanca (Host)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/
Transform Talks
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/
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Oct 2, 2019 • 56min
#10 - 8 Key Strategies for attracting and retaining talent in today‘s Supply Chain with Dave Malenfant
Dave Malenfant is the Director of Outreach and Partnerships, Centre for Supply Chain Innovation at MJ Neely School of Business (Texas Christian University). Dave is a strategic supply chain operations leader with more than 40 years' experience in driving change and performance improvement across the supply chain.
During the episode Dave and Maria discuss:
Today’s talent shortages in the Supply Chain industry.
8 key and effective methods for hiring and keeping Supply Chain talent.
Creating the Supply Chain teams of the future.
Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
↓ Dave Malenfant ↓
M. David (Dave) Malenfant | LinkedIn
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Maria Villablanca (Host)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/
Transform Talks
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/
↓ FIND US ONLINE ↓
https://futureinsights.org/
https://futureinsights.org/transform-talks/
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Jun 4, 2019 • 14min
#9 - Weaponize your Supply Chain with AI with Stephan de Barse
Stephan de Barse is the Chief Revenue Officer at 09 Solutions, one the world leaders in Advanced supply chain planning, control tower, demand forecasting and digital IBP. Stephan leads all global sales, marketing, aim10x, business development, and other go-to-market activities to drive business growth for o9.
On this week's episode Stephan and Maria discuss:
How to revolutionise your Supply Chain for end-to-end competitive advantage by using AI technology.
Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
↓ Stephan de Barse ↓
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephandebarse-driving-digital-transformation/
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Maria Villablanca (Host)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/
Transform Talks
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/
↓ FIND US ONLINE ↓
https://futureinsights.org/
https://futureinsights.org/transform-talks/
Get more on-demand supply chain content
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Apply to be a guest on the show
https://futureinsights.org/speaker-form/
Apply be a sponsor on the show
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May 8, 2019 • 38min
#8 - Does Supply Chain have an image issue? - A conversation on diversity with Annika Tibbe & Carina Tyralla
Annika Tibbe is the Supply Chain Director at Cargill Starches, Sweeteners & Texturizers Europe. Carina Tyralla is the Vice President of Global Supply Chain Management at Tom Tailor Group.
On this week's episode Annika, Carina and Maria discuss:
Diversity.
Millennials
How to bring new talent into the Supply Chain industry.
Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
↓ Amy Engelmark ↓
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-englemark/
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Maria Villablanca (Host)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/
Transform Talks
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/
↓ FIND US ONLINE ↓
https://futureinsights.org/
https://futureinsights.org/transform-talks/
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Apr 1, 2019 • 40min
#7 - Henrik von Scheel: Embracing the Second Wave of Manufacturing (Industry 4.0)
Henrik von Scheel is best known as the originator of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the mastermind of the European Digital Agenda, which ignited the global themes of today. In 2019, he was recognized as “the most influential management thinker of our times” by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai with the prestigious Knowledge Award viz. the Nobel prize of knowledge sharing.
On this week's episode Henrik and Maria discuss:
How to embrace the new wave of manufacturing innovation and prototyping.
The future of Supply Chain and manufacturing processes.
Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
↓ Henrik von Scheel ↓
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonscheel/
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Maria Villablanca (Host)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/
Transform Talks
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/
↓ FIND US ONLINE ↓
https://futureinsights.org/
https://futureinsights.org/transform-talks/
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Mar 26, 2019 • 40min
#6 - Digital Transformation and the Changing Landscape of Industry with Blaine Mathieu
Blaine Mathieu is the Chief Marketing and Product Officer at VANTIQ. Over the course of his career he has worked with companies across North America, Europe, and Asia and his passion for AI, IoT, and edge computing has also made him a sought-after speaker at dozens of global industry events. Blaine also runs his own podcast series VTV for VANTIQ on current trends in manufacturing and Supply Chain.
On this week's episode Blaine and Maria discuss:
Real-time, automation and human machine collaboration.
How all these changes are working to transform the landscape of both manufacturing and Supply Chain industries.
Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
↓ Blaine Mathieu ↓
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmathieu/
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Maria Villablanca (Host)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/
Transform Talks
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/
↓ FIND US ONLINE ↓
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https://futureinsights.org/transform-talks/
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Mar 18, 2019 • 56min
#5 - How AI can transform your supply chain with Stephan de Barse
Stephan de Barse is the Chief Revenue Officer at 09 Solutions, one the world leaders in Advanced supply chain planning, control tower, demand forecasting and digital IBP. Stephan leads all global sales, marketing, aim10x, business development, and other go-to-market activities to drive business growth for o9.
On this week's episode Stephan and Maria discuss:
How AI can transform your Supply Chain.
Demand sensing.
End-to-end analysis
Autonomous Supply Chains.
Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday.
↓ Stephan de Barse ↓
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephandebarse-driving-digital-transformation/
↓ FOLLOW US ON LINKEDIN ↓
Maria Villablanca (Host)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/
Transform Talks
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/
↓ FIND US ONLINE ↓
https://futureinsights.org/
https://futureinsights.org/transform-talks/
Get more on-demand supply chain content
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Apply to be a guest on the show
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