Bicara Supply Chain

Guest Name: Eric Wilson, Director of Thought Leadership at The Institute of Business Forecasting (IBF).  Language: English, Publication date: April, 07. 2021 Eric Wilson is an award-winning predictive analytics and business planning innovator, author, and speaker. He is the Director of Thought Leadership at The Institute of Business Forecasting (IBF). He is the recipient of the Excellence in Business Forecasting & Planning award as well as a Supply-Demand Chain Pro to Know.  Eric is a Certified Professional Forecaster (CPF) with over 25 years’ experience with various global organizations and industries and considered a visionary in his field both as a practitioner and for his research.  Eric is a frequent speaker and panelist for many executive forums and professional conferences, and has written numerous articles in publications, peer reviewed journals, magazines, and newspapers and the author of multiple books including his new book Predictive Analytics for Business Forecasting (Link is available here: https://ibf.org/books/predictive-analytics-for-business-forecasting-and-planning-111) Some of the highlights of questions from the podcast including: What is predictive analytics ? And how does it differentiate with a traditional business forecasting ? How do we use predictive analytics to solve forecasting issues & drive an overall business value ? Could you please share some success stories about how it works ? What is your recommendation to the business leaders on how to start to use a predictive analytics approach ? Some other key takeaways.  Connect with him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilsondemand/

Guest Name: Azukaego Chukwuelue, Supply chain Director, Nigeria at Kimberly-Clark.  Language: English, Publication date: April, 02. 2021 Azukaego is a certified professional, with a wealth of Commercial experience spanning 20 years and she currently works in Kimberly-Clark Nigeria, where She serves as the Supply Chain Director responsible for the Supply network and operational accountability in line with strategic business goals. Through her 20 years of career, She has gained versatility and depth from working in different fields; her passion for transformative leadership and the ability to harness team power earned her several recognitions. Beyond her work, She mentors young ladies with a goal for ensuring that  all women have the skills and capabilities that will enable them earn a seat at the table on merit. She does this through Truss Empowerment Foundation; a nonprofit focused on creating real value for young  people via enhancing their economic power by building capabilities that allow successful engagement in stereotyped and leadership roles. Some of the highlights of questions from the podcast: Tell us a bit the meaning of customer-centric supply chains ? What’s the scope of the customer-centric supply chains? What realistic benefit can we expect to get from moving to a customer-centric supply chains model ? How do these model translate into tangible competitive advantages, revenues increases and profitability? What would be the first step to get this moving around ? who are the main internal and external stakeholders who will need to be involved? Connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azukaego-chukwuelue/

Guest Name: Chris Lauchner, Executive Director, Integrated Business Planning at Johnson Controls.  Language: English, Publication date: March, 26. 2021 Leader, manager, trainer with many years of both domestic and international experience in business management, Supply chain operations management, and project management.  Chris is currently Executive Director at Johnson Controls where he is responsible for the Integrated business planning (IBP). Prior to this role, he held various executive positions includes leading company management as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Operations for Arete, Inc., a global Supply Chain Planning software company; managing North American Distribution Operations for Kimberly-Clark Corp; and leading & managing projects around the globe for The Coca-Cola Company in all areas of Supply Chain Planning. For 26 years simultaneously balancing a military career with a civilian career until military retirement in 2011 as a Colonel, US Army. Some of the highlights of questions from the podcast: Could you please share some of supply chain challenges of the organization and how does the S&OP play a critical success factor encounter these challenges ? What does it mean the organizational agility ? How does the S&OP brings the agility to these organization ? Could you please share some of success stories of how did you successfully improve the overall company performance by driving the S&OP process ? Connect with him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisalauchner/

Guest Name: Andy Vargoczky, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing Asia Pacific, at Agility.  Language: English, Publication date: March, 20. 2021 An all round transport industry executive, having worked for airlines, ground handling agents, general sales agencies, charter brokerage firms as well as logistics companies. The positions previously held were both General Management type roles holding a P&L as well as direct Sales and Account Management roles in locations around the world, namely New Zealand, Australia, Russia, Austria, India, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and currently based in Singapore. Some of the highlights of questions from the podcast: Agility just released the report called "Agility emerging market logistics Index - 2021". What is the index telling about? What are some key findings of the Index?  About covid-19: How significantly has the logistics industry sector been affected by the covid-19 pandemic, particularly in the emerging countries?  The index tells clearly that "No global recovery in 2021" which is a very provocative statement. How did the Index come up with these conclusions?  In the context of actions, what are the top priorities in 2021?  Access the Logistics Index 2021 here: Agility-Emerging-Markets-Logistics-Index.pdf Connect with Andy on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-vargoczky-54811425/

Guest Name: Jort Meijer, Supply chain & procurement expert, KPMG.  Language: English, Publication date: March, 13. 2021 Jort is a supply chain & procurement expert, having more than 25 years experience in helping customers to create and implement value in Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement and Operational Excellence. Primarily in Consumer Goods, Material life science & ENR Industry. He is currently Associate director at KPMG, based in Netherlands. Prior to this role, he spent for many years in various consulting industries. Jort obtained a Master of Engineering from DUT (Delft University of Technology). Some of the highlights of questions from the podcast: What is the key to value creation? Could you please share some of possible approaches for the supply chain value creation ? In the context of supply chain value, how do you see the role of a new technology ? particularly when it comes to the stages of design and implementation ? About a global pandemic of Covid-19 which is probably changing the way of seeing the supply chains. In your personal view, what are the priorities of actions (could be a short / a long term) that a business leader need to be considered ? Connect with him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jortmeijer/

Guest Name: Amadou Diallo, Chief Executive Officer Middle East & Africa, DHL Global Forwarding.  Language: English, Publication date: March, 09. 2021 Since June 2017 Amadou Diallo is CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Middle East & Africa. He is the founder of Saloodo! GmbH. He was previously CEO DHL Freight, CEO Africa and South Asia Pacific DHL Global Forwarding and prior to this Chief Financial Officer of Deutsche Post DHL Logistics Divisions and Managing Director for the integration of Exel and DHL. Mr. Diallo has more than 25 years of experience in the tourism, banking, express and logistics industries.  He is Senegalese and is fluent in several languages including English, German, French, Fulani, Wolof and Spanish. Mr. Diallo is Chairman of Amref in Germany and in the boards of Welthungerhilfe, Africa 2.0, Schiller International University. Some of the highlights of questions from the podcast: What are key challenges facing today and how do you see a current trends in 2021 and next five or ten years from now? What advice would you offer to the business leaders how to convert the challenges into the profitable opportunity ? Can you please share some stories about how you set the expectations for productivity and support the team's well being particularly in the pandemic ? What are other recommendation to stay competitive at the global logistics' s challenges ? Connect with him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amadou-diallo-963975a/

Guest Name: Tun Kim Ong, IBM Supply chain leader, Coach & Mentor.  Language: English, Publication date: March, 04. 2021 Tun Kim is an established professional and proven leader in Procurement and Supply Chain Management for more than 25 years. She has proven herself to be the “go-to” professional for end-to-end Supply Chain skills having been put in charge of many significant transitions and transformations. Outside of IBM, she volunteered as an Industry mentor and works with a diverse group of people, mainly young adults, working professionals who are in their career dilemma. She served as a mentor to provide insights into Supply Chain domain expertise and industry as well as to share career advice. As Tun Kim is highly regarded as an inspirational leader, she is sought after as a coach, a mentor, and a speaker in many different events to share experiences and to inspire others. She is passionate about helping professionals especially women millennials, leaders, talents, and working mothers to develop skills, grow and advance their careers. In 2019, Tun Kim received the bronze award as the Mentor or Coach of the Year in the 16th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business presented in New York. She is a certified coach, mentor, and master practitioner in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). Some of the highlights of questions from the podcast: What challenges did you personally encounter as a woman working in this space? How do you see a current trend of women’s leadership particularly in an APAC region? What is the best way for companies to grow women leaders in the supply chain? Could you share some of the success stories of how did you train & develop leadership skills within an organization? Some other key takeaways. Connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tunkim/

Guest Name: Jillian Carson-Jackson, President at The Nautical Institute.  Language: English, Publication date: March, 01. 2021 Jillian is an experienced Maritime Technical Advisor, Presenter, and Chairperson with a passion for communications technologies, education and training, and vessel tracking. She is currently a President at The Nautical Institute, an international representative body for maritime professionals. Learn more about the Insitute: https://www.nautinst.org/about-us.html Jillian commenced her career in the Canadian Coast Guard, graduating from the Canadian Coast Guard College as a navigation officer. With over three decades in the industry, Jillian has worked both afloat and ashore in the CCG, including 10 years as an instructor at the CCGC.  Following an active role at IALA in the development of VTS Training, she moved to France to work with IALA as Technical Coordination Manager. She then moved to Australia to work with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) as Manager of Vessel Traffic and Pilotage Services. In 2016 Jillian left AMSA to set up her own consultancy, focusing on maritime technical advice and education. In May 2020 Jillian was appointed a Director of GlobalMET. Jillian represents The Nautical Institute at IALA as chair of the Emerging Digital Technologies Working Group (ENAV Committee) and the Personnel and Training Working Group (VTS Committee). Some of the highlights from the podcast: Some of the supply chain risks in relation to the security The role of technology, data, equipment, regulations, and other key factors in ensuring a secure supply chain, particularly in the maritime industry. Security and risks management: Protecting our supply chains. Some other recommendations when designing well-protected supply chains. Connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-carson-jackson/

Guest Name: Sofia Rivas Herrera, Supply chain Ambassador.  Language: English, Publication date:  Feb, 23. 2021 Sofia is an Industrial Engineer from Tecnologico de Monterrey University, Campus Guadalajara class of May 2019. Graduated from MIT’s Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (GCLOG) as one of the Top 3 performers in 2020. Currently working as Sr. Staffing Analyst within the S&OP team in Mexico at the biggest eCommerce company in Latin America: Mercado Libre. Responsible for DC operation optimization, demand planning, and capacity analysis. Sofia self-identifies as Supply Chain Ambassador, sharing her passion for the field in her daily life, and has been recognized as an upcoming thought leader in the field. Some of the highlights from the podcast: What made you choose supply chain as a career? Can you share some stories about how to start a career in the supply chain? What are the top skills needed for supply chain management? Some other key takeaways? Connect her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-rivas-herrera-18aa99183/

Guest Name: Peter Schram, Advisor (ex-Gartner analyst)  Language: English, Publication date:  Feb, 11. 2021 Peter Schram works as an independent adviser at Breakthrough advisory, a firm he recently founded. Breakthrough advisory helps organizations deliver business results by unlocking the full potential of operational, tactical, and strategic planning. It provides best in class insights for solving planning issue based on deep expertise and external insights.  Until April 2020, Mr. Schram worked as a Senior research director in the Gartner supply chain research group. Mr. Schram's research areas focused on sales and operations planning, demand, supply, and inventory planning. He specialized in S&OP transformation programs and event-driven demand management. At Gartner, he worked with > 300 organizations across multiple industries to improve their supply chain maturity. Prior to joining Gartner in 2018,  he has worked for Philips/Signify, Paccar/DAF Trucks, and IG&H consulting.  Some of the highlights from the podcast: What are your observations on the current journey of supply chain planning digital transformation? What is the current state of digital planning? In the context of the Covid19 pandemic where organizations have to adopt a new norm. How is that impacting digital planning transformations? What advice can you provide to the CEO  and top leaders' position in driving the transformation? In other words, what are the top priorities, and what is the role of leadership in the journey? Some other key takeaways. Connect him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schrampeter/