SupplyChainTalk: Why unified, AI-powered supply chains are pulling ahead - and what the rest risk losing

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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: From AI strategy to operational impact - Lessons from the frontline of logistics transformationOvercoming common barriers to AI adoption, from pilot projects to enterprise-wide deployment, and ensuring lasting business valueImproving data quality, visibility and readiness to enable better decision-making, accurate forecasting and scalable AI initiatives Using AI and analytics to optimise fuel consumption, transport networks, fleet utilisation and operational costs while improving service performance This episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velicahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/Jonathan Ratnasamy, President, The SYGMA Network Inc. - Sysco CorporatioPrabhat Godiyal, Head of Procurement - Direct and Indirect Categories, Carlsberg Group Yeswanth Ramasamy Sritharan, Supply Chain Operations & Project Manager, BarillaCyndi Brandt, VP of Industry Solutions, DescartesJocelyn Mata, Executive of Operations & Project Coordinator, Pacific Produce LLC

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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: Why unified, AI-powered supply chains are pulling ahead - and what the rest risk losingHow fragmented legacy point solutions create hidden operational drag - the critical connectivity gap separating supply chain leaders from laggardsHow autonomous AI Agents achieve real-time disruption detection, automated resolution, and predictive inventory optimisationMapping a practical path to implementation, end-to-end connectivity and cognitive scaleThis episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velicahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/Nitin Murali, Vice President Supply Chain Excellence, GalloBrian Bourke,Principal, Bourke AdvisoryJon Carson, Senior Vice President - Customer Modernization Programs, Blue Yonder

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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: Build resilience: Turning uncertainty into opportunity with AI-driven risk managementStrengthening business continuity with AI-powered disruption alerts, scenario planning, and proactive risk mitigation across supply chains, operations, and financeReducing exposure to geopolitical, cyber, regulatory, and tariff-related risks through real-time insights, compliance automation, and improved traceabilityAccelerating decision-making and operational agility by simplifying sourcing, optimizing processes, and enabling faster response to market volatilityThis episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velicahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/- Eleonora Lollio, Global Supply Chain Planning Associate Director, Amplifon- Jenny Stabile, EMEA Parts Commercial & Operations Central Transport & Outbound Coordination, CNH- Gerald Jackson, Vice President Supply Chain Product Strategy and Chief Evangelist, Oracle

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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: Maximising Uptime - How AI & asset visibility are transforming operationsUsing real-time operational data to identify issues earlier, reduce unplanned downtime and keep critical assets and equipment productiveUncovering underutilised equipment, reduce inefficiencies and make better use of existing resourcesStreamlining maintenance, reducing manual work and enabling faster decision-making across complex operationsThis episode is hosted by Alastair Charatanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/Elisha Herrmann, Worldwide Cross Industry Solution Manager, Amazon Web ServicesRodger Caldwell, Operations Manager, The Cress CompanyKyle Vantosky, Specialist Sales Engineer, Samsara

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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: Turning supply chain orchestration into a competitive and financial advantageCompressing inbound cycle times and reducing tied up cash across your supplier networkMoving from reactive coordination to proactive execution at scaleBuilding the internal business case that gets Finance aligned, not just informedThis episode is hosted by Alastair Charatanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/Nanda Kishore, Head of Special Projects, Bergen Engines ASChris Wood, Former Director Exclusive Brands Logistics, Whole Foods MarketNavneet Lekshminaryanan, Co-Founder and CEO, Holocene

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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled: From experience to impact – Guiding tomorrow’s supply chain leadersTranslating real-world supply chain experience into structured mentorship for emerging professionalsBuilding hands-on development pathways that accelerate leadership readiness across operations, planning, and logisticsEmbedding continuous feedback loops to turn everyday work into growth opportunities for future leadersThis episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velicahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/Stewart Morrisey, Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations - Food, The Clorox CompanyTom Bernth, Former Director, Global Supply Chain, Southworth International Group, Inc.Nanda Kishore, Director of Supply Chain and Procurement, Europe and APAC, BeaufortAnn Daly, Global Category Manager Digital/Martech/Ecommerce, Carlsberg

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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: From Forecasting to Foresight - Rethinking demand planning in response to rapid market changeMoving from traditional forecasting approaches towards more adaptive demand planningIntegrating demand, supply, and inventory planning - enabling coherent decisions across the supply chainUsing AI and scenario-based planning to improve demand visibility and decision-makingThis episode is hosted by Alastair Charatanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/Elisha Herrmann, Vice President Board of Directors, Foreign Trade Zone 46/47Pam Wiseman, Principal - Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Advisory Services LLCBryan Palma, Director - Product Marketing, 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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: How AI is modernising logistics managementTransforming logistics and fleet operations through AI and digital innovation to drive smarter planning, optimisation and performanceLeveraging data, automation and real-time visibility to enhance efficiency, service reliability and customer experienceTurning digital ambition into measurable impact - leadership, governance, culture and technology partnerships in AI-enabled logisticsThis episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velicahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/Laura Storch Pelletier, Head of Strategic Supply Chain, FukuCyndi Brandt, VP of Industry Solutions, Descartes

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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: Building faster, smarter, and more resilient supply chains for time-critical productsRethinking network design and transport strategies to improve agility and respond more effectively to disruptionBalancing speed, cost, and sustainability in complex supply chains, where delays impact quality and wasteUnlocking end-to-end visibility and stronger partner collaboration to enable more proactive, data-driven decisions in high-variability, time-sensitive environmentsThis episode is hosted by Ana Maria Velicahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anamaria333/Cem Yurdum, Supply Chain ExecutivePavan Prasad, Senior Director, Consulting, Supply Chain - Pharma & Life Sciences, Genpact

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/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: Building and maintaining consumer trust in retail supply chainsCombating transparency gaps to strengthen consumer confidence in product origins and practicesOvercoming ethical sourcing challenges to meet rising consumer expectations of responsible retailEnhancing traceability and communication to ensure trust throughout the supply chain journeyThis episode is hosted by Alastair Charatanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-charatan-7414731/Amy Augustine, VP of Operations and Supply Chain, ChamproAashish Kumar Gopalakrishnan, Director, Supply Chain Engineering, SHEINEmmett Young, Key Account Director, Customs Support Group