#200 - The life and times of Gabriel Villablanca Sr.

On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Brigitte Michaud, the Senior Vice President of Business Transformation at Stada Group. Brigitte has a strong track record of designing and executing high-degree transformations in the end-to-end supply chain ecosystem.  In this episode we discuss: How to identify and overcome potential pitfalls during your supply chain transformation. Key tactics for effective communication with leadership and creative approaches to change management structure. How to empower your team and leverage new tools like S/4HANA for real-time insights. …and much more. Listen to the full episode now and discover how to transform your supply chain by adopting a people-centric approach, while also utilising new and emerging tools and technologies as part of your transformation journey.  Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter.    ↓ FIND OUT ABOUT TFEST24 IN EUROPE ↓ The destination for supply chain transformation. Find out who else is attending below: https://lp.futureinsights.org/tfest24-homepage   ↓ 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 https://sctvplus.com/pages/sctv-individual    

On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Nico Nuerbchen, the Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain Management at Olympus Corporation. In this episode, we discuss: The key hurdles companies face when automating their supply chains. Why successful transformation hinges on clear communication and well-defined strategies. How automation empowers your team to move beyond transactional tasks and focus on strategic initiatives. And we'll discuss the exciting world of predictive maintenance and how automation unlocks valuable data insights. …and much more. Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter.  ↓ 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 https://sctvplus.com/pages/sctv-individual Apply to be a guest on the show https://futureinsights.org/speaker-form/ Apply be a sponsor on the show https://futureinsights.org/sponsor-form/  

On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by the Head of Ocean at FourKites, Mike Deangelis.  In this episode we discuss: How visibility solutions act as bridges, bringing in additional data sources. How end-to-end data is crucial, including ETAs and pre-planning for each facility. How to gain complete control and ensure on-time deliveries. The need to move beyond port-to-port tracking. …and much more. Mike DeAngelis is Head of Ocean at FourKites. He drives strategy and innovation around FourKites’ ocean solutions. A proven industry leader, DeAngelis served as General Manager and Head of Product Management at Maersk, Senior VP of global carrier strategy at WiseTech Global, and was most recently Senior Director of Growth, Ocean, at project44. Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter.  ↓ 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 https://sctvplus.com/pages/sctv-individual Apply to be a guest on the show https://futureinsights.org/speaker-form/ Apply be a sponsor on the show https://futureinsights.org/sponsor-form/

Darcy MacClaren is a multi-award-winning strategic global leader who has spent 30 years growing, differentiating, and improving businesses through technology transformation, with a focus on supply chains. Over the last twelve years, she has held various leadership roles at SAP. Today, she serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of SAP Digital Supply Chain, overseeing the global supply chain business and helping companies build resilient, agile, and sustainable supply chains.   On this week's episode of Transform Talks, Darcy and Maria discuss:  Whether generative AI is deserving of the buzz it’s generated and what supply chains stand to gain from its adoption    The inherent challenges and pitfalls of operationalizing transformational change in global supply chains  The five indispensable skills and characteristics that future supply chain leaders must possess to effectively harness technologies like generative AI, paving the way for more efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.  The importance of recruiting more women into the supply chain and promoting them to the C-suite   Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter.  ↓ DARCY MACCLAREN ↓  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmacclaren/  Join Darcy at SAP’s upcoming flagship event, Sapphire, in Orlando (and online) https://www.sap.com/events/sapphire/orlando.html  Discover SAP's Supply Chain Management solutions  https://www.sap.com/products/scm.html?source=social-glo-linkedin-dsc-influencer  ↓ 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  https://sctvplus.com/pages/sctv-individual  Apply to be a guest on the show  https://futureinsights.org/speaker-form/  Apply be a sponsor on the show  https://futureinsights.org/sponsor-form/ 

Richard Howells has been working in the ERP, supply chain management and manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, industry 4.0, digitization and sustainability. Richard has implemented ERP and supply chain management systems at Nestle, Gillette, and Colgate Palmolive.  On this week's episode of Transform Talks, Richard and Maria discuss: The prominent disruptors and areas of focus for supply chain leaders post-covid to 2023 Predictions on the biggest problem areas and opportunities for leaders in 2024 and beyond Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter.  ↓ RICHARD HOWELLS ↓ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardjhowells/ Get a free copy of the SAP Supply Chain Resilience report and de-risk your supply chain in 2024 https://www.sap.com/cmp/dg/risk-resilient-sustainable-supply-chain/index.html?source=social-glo-linkedin-dsc-influencer Discover SAP's Supply Chain Management solutions https://www.sap.com/products/scm.html?source=social-glo-linkedin-dsc-influencer ↓ 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 https://sctvplus.com/pages/sctv-individual Apply to be a guest on the show https://futureinsights.org/speaker-form/ Apply be a sponsor on the show https://futureinsights.org/sponsor-form/

Chris Ortega is the CEO of Fresh FP&A, a leading fractional CFO and advisory services firm that provides businesses with the right tools to transform and scale their finance organisation. Chris started his career in public accounting at EY and has since gone on to accumulate more than 17 years of experience in accounting and finance.  On this week's episode Chris and Maria discuss:  The biggest challenges and opportunities facing CFOs today. How AI is impacting Finance.  The skills and qualities that CFOs will need in order to be successful in 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. ↓ Chris Ortega ↓ https://www.linkedin.com/in/freshcfo/ ↓ 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 https://sctvplus.com/pages/sctv-individual Apply to be a guest on the show https://futureinsights.org/speaker-form/ Apply be a sponsor on the show https://futureinsights.org/sponsor-form/

Jacqueline Krage Strako is Chief Commerce and Business Solutions Officer and Executive Vice President of the United States Postal Service. Jacqueline began her career in 1989 as an industrial engineer. In the 35 years since she has held multiple positions within the Postal Service including Budget and Financial Analyst, Area Finance Manager and Chief Customer and Marketing Officer. Jacqueline is currently responsible for developing shipping products and commercial solutions and leading business development for over $30 billion in shipping revenue.  On this week's episode Jacqueline and Maria discuss:  Jacqueline's role at USPS The work that has gone into the Delivering for America transformation project  The best way to create clear career pathways for women in Supply Chain  Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday. ↓ Jacqueline Krage Strako ↓ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-strako/ ↓ 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 https://sctvplus.com/pages/sctv-individual Apply to be a guest on the show https://futureinsights.org/speaker-form/ Apply be a sponsor on the show https://futureinsights.org/sponsor-form/

Sasha Pailet Koff is the Senior Vice President, Digital Supply Chain at Dell Technologies. Sasha has over two decades of experience spanning a series of leadership positions helping organisations solve complex business challenges. In fact prior to joining Dell Sasha worked for the likes of Johnson & Johnson, Rohm & Haas (now Dow), Accenture, and at The White House. Sasha is currently responsible for leading Dell's global digital supply chain function with the ultimate goal of maximising operational efficiency while reducing costs and improving the customer experience. On this week's episode Sasha and Maria discuss:  Her time interning at The White House.  How AI will unlock a new wave of creativity. Practical advice for women who want to pursue a career in Supply Chain. Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday. ↓ Sasha Pailet Koff ↓ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-pailet-koff-5429323/ ↓ 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 https://sctvplus.com/pages/sctv-individual Apply to be a guest on the show https://futureinsights.org/speaker-form/ Apply be a sponsor on the show https://futureinsights.org/sponsor-form/

Gabriel Villablanca Sr was born in the North of Chile in 1935. He began his working career as a homicide detective, following in his father's footsteps. At the age of 35 he decided to completely transform his life and join the aviation industry, where he remained until his retirement. The dictatorship in Chile made working in this industry extremely difficult and Mr. Villablanca moved his young family to the United States in the mid 1970’s to continue working in the industry at the time of fast paced innovation. During his career, Mr. Villablanca ran several charter airlines for the tourism industry before moving on to run cargo airlines transporting automotive parts from Latin America to service the American automotive industry. Mr. Villablanca retired in his mid 70’s and began another career. At this point, he had moved back to Chile and begun teaching English to young children and business executives. He is an avid Miami Heat and Miami Dolphins fan. Mr. Villablanca has three daughters, one son, 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.  On this week's episode Maria sits down with her father to discuss:  The ways in which the world has transformed since 1935. How the Chilean dictatorship impacted his life and career. The secret to raising empowered women. Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday. ↓ 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 https://sctvplus.com/pages/sctv-individual Apply to be a guest on the show https://futureinsights.org/speaker-form/ Apply be a sponsor on the show https://futureinsights.org/sponsor-form/

Sabine Mueller is the CEO & EVP at DHL Consulting, an independent management consultancy dedicated to creating value for Deutsche Post DHL Group, its customers and external companies. Sabine has spent the past 20 years helping supply chain leaders navigate the changes created by digital transformation, the impact of emerging technologies, new work modes, and the need to operate sustainably. Sabine also works tirelessly to help female leaders succeed by promoting more diversity and inclusion in management teams.  On this week's episode Sabine and Maria discuss:  The best way to promote diversity in the workplace.  Why change needs to come from the top. The role AI will play in implementing forward thinking ideas. Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday. ↓ Sabine Mueller ↓ https://www.linkedin.com/in/muellersabine13/ ↓ 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 https://sctvplus.com/pages/sctv-individual Apply to be a guest on the show https://futureinsights.org/speaker-form/ Apply be a sponsor on the show https://futureinsights.org/sponsor-form/