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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/supplychaintalk The panel discussion is titled: SupplyChainTalk: How demand forecasting can help you beat waste Tackling 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 Charatan https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/ Antoine A. Pratt, Operations Manager -  Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology, VHC Health Panos Anastasiou, VP Procurement – Europe & GB, McCain Foods

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/supplychaintalk The panel discussion is titled: SupplyChainTalk: From data to action – harnessing supply chain insights for climate progress Driving 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 Velica https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/ Sophie Taylor, Head of EMEA Planning, Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited Ben Thornton-Jones, Former Director, Sustainable Supply, Haleon Jean-Marie Coant, Senior Sustainability Expert, Amfori

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/supplychaintalk The panel discussion is titled: SupplyChainTalk: Digital Product Passports – the catalyst for a new era of digital consumer engagement Regulatory 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 Charatan https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/ Gary Moloney, Site Leader & Software Services Technology Centre Manager, OpenText Samantha Taylor, Founder, The Good Factory Ville Parkkinen, Director - Product Marketing, OpenText

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/supplychaintalk The panel discussion is titled: SupplyChainTalk: Smart supply chain optimisation - turning trade-offs into payoffs Balancing 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 Charatan https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/ Lukasz Zieba, Head of Strategy, HyLogic Daniel Mielke, Head of Supply Chain UK, CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) Dwayne Smith, Senior Product Manager, Business Solutions, Kinaxis

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/supplychaintalk The panel discussion is titled: SupplyChainTalk: How goods movements insights can deliver competitive advantage Pinpoint underserved areas and emerging markets and turn pain points into valuable business opportunitiesAnalyse patterns in commercial and industrial activity to determine ideal locations for new infrastructureIncorporate mobility insights into your site selection and supply chain planningThis episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/ Kevin Johnson, National Freight & Mobility Data Analytics Lead, RSG - Resource Systems Group, Inc Elisha Herrmann, Head of Solutions – Business Applications, Amazon Web Services Nate Veeh, Associate Vice President of Business Development, Altitude by Geotab

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/supplychaintalk The panel discussion is titled: SupplyChainTalk: Proactive leadership for the next generation of supply chain innovators Strategies for mentoring and skill-building in emerging supply chain talentLeveraging technology and innovation to prepare future leadersCultivating resilience and ethical decision-making in next-gen supply chain professionalsThis episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/ Patrick Strauss, CEO, TomorrowsLeaders.Today Vlad Gradinariu, Director of Operations, Green Apples Career Mike Loquercio, Senior Manager Supply Chain Technology, Coca-Cola

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/supplychaintalk The panel discussion is titled: SupplyChainTalk: Ethical supply chains – ensuring integrity and responsibility, and reporting misconduct Using audits, certifications and technology to help verify ethical sourcingIdentifying and addressing unethical practices – recognising red flags and taking actionEnsuring secure reporting channels, legal safeguards and support systemsThis episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/ Tom Otley, Director, Sustainability, Oury Clark Ray Hasan, Third-Party Risk Manager, Vitality Elisa Gustavo António Simbine, Commercial Director, Belutécnica

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/supplychaintalk The panel discussion is titled: SupplyChainTalk: Building resilient supply chains – proactive strategies to minimise disruption impact Quantifying financial exposure and assessing the potential cost of supply chain disruptionsIdentifying vulnerabilities and pinpointing weak links across the supply chainMitigating risk through supplier vetting, inventory planning and automated sourcing responsesThis episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/ Tom Bernth, Director, Global Supply Chain, Southworth International Group, Inc. Jose Saiz de Omeñaca Monzón, Supply Chain Manager Taskin Unver, Head of Telecoms and Navigation Satellites Procurements, Airbus Defence and Space

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/supplychaintalk The panel discussion is titled: SupplyChainTalk: Empowering vendors - best practices for supply chain training Building an effective training programme for scalable vendor educationMeasuring success and compliance through KPIs, auditing strategies and AI-driven tracking for training effectivenessStrengthening collaboration with vendors to build trust, overcome challenges and showcase real-world success storiesThis episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/ Giovanni Leonardi, R&D and Operations Project Manager, Eurotherm by Watlow Amy Xue, Head of Supply Chain, Dishman Carbogen Amics (Europe) Ltd Muhammad Azmat, Programme Director, MSc Supply Chain Management & MSc Engineering, Aston University

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/supplychaintalk The panel discussion is titled: SupplyChainTalk: Measuring and quantifying trust in your supply chain Identifying the key factors that shape trust in supply chains – transparency, reliability and complianceUsing KPIs such as delivery rates, compliance scores and supplier performance to quantify trustHow emerging technologies and real-time analytics can improve visibility and accountability in the supply chainThis episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/ Jason Cresswell, Value Chain Transformation Consultant Hari Srivastava, Senior Lecturer, Aukland University of Technology, Business School Mohamed Nabil, Head of Supply Chain  – Levant Cluster, Nestlé Middle East & North Africa

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/supplychaintalk The panel discussion is titled: SupplyChainTalk: Rewriting the rules - how agile supply chains are winning in an age of disruption Harnessing AI and supply chain orchestration to accelerate smarter, faster decision-makingBuilding connected ecosystems for end-to-end supply chain visibility and agilityTurning disruption into a competitive edge through adaptive logistics strategiesThis episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/ Brian Bourke, Chief Commercial Officer, SEKO Logistics Patrick Strauss, CEO, TomorrowsLeaders.Today Alexis Rotenberg, Global Vice President, Industry Practices, Kinaxis

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/supplychaintalk The panel discussion is titled: SupplyChainTalk - Navigating supply chain tariffs – challenges and opportunities for the industry How tariffs affect costs, sourcing, logistics and key industries amid trade agreements and geopolitical shiftsMitigating tariff risks with supplier diversification, nearshoring and automation and by leveraging exemptions or trade programsThe future of tariffs – ESG influence, and how businesses can stay agile in evolving regulationsThis episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/ Nanda Kishore, VP of Sourcing, Evoy  Srinivas Suresh, Supply Chain Lead, Joby Aviation Nitin Murali, Vice President Supply Chain Excellence, Gallo

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/supplychaintalk The panel discussion is titled: SupplyChainTalk: Blockchain in supply chains – trends, progression and potential Where blockchain is delivering the greatest value today The industries making significant strides and what’s behind their success How blockchain can further enhance transparency, efficiency and trust in supply chains This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/ Muhammad Azmat, Deputy Programme Director, MSc Supply Chain Management & MSc Engineering, Aston University Elisha Herrmann, Vice President, Board of Directors, Foreign Trade Zone 46/47 Jason Cresswell, Value Chain Transformation Consultant

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/supplychaintalk The panel discussion is titled: SupplyChainTalk: Smarter sourcing, stronger partnerships and agile inventory Diversifying and expanding supplier networks to enhance competitiveness and reliability Exploring new sourcing models to balance cost, speed and sustainability Using dynamic inventory management to optimise stock levels and reduce disruptions This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatan https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/ Tom Bernth, Director, Global Supply Chain, Southworth International Group, Inc. Derek Westfall, President, Westfall Consulting Group

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/supplychaintalk The panel discussion is titled: SupplyChainTalk: Tackling labour shortages and shaping the future of supply chain talent Addressing the root causes of labour shortages and finding innovative recruitment solutions Attracting the next generation of supply chain professionals through education, technology and culture Rethinking workforce structures to enhance employee retention and engagement This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velica https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/ Gary Horsfield, Chief Supply Chain Officer, BIC Amy Augustine, Senior Director Network Supply Chain, UScellular Sarah Robbins, Senior Director, Sourcing, Tms