Supply Chain Tech

In this episode we speak with Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, the Founder and Host of Let's Talk Supply Chain & Blended Podcasts. ​ We first dive into Sarahs supply chain journey. We then learn actionable branding hacks for SaaS companies looking to break through the noise. We also identify how personal branding can skyrocket your start-up. Whether you're a startup or a multinational enterprise, this episode is your go-to guide for bringing your brand up to speed with the times. 

In this episode we speak with Ian Barber, the European Transport Manager at British American Tobacco. We delve into BATs journey through emerging technology. First, we learn why BAT is focused on electrified trucks, not autonomous vehicles or drones, and how tech is helping them overcome regulatory compliance and trade challenges globally. Finally, we discuss the role Roambee is playing in BAT's strategy, and how they stay competitive in an innovation-driven market.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Shailesh Mangal. 

We discuss AI's potential in enhancing data quality in supply chain for optimal decision-making. And also how AI and human expertise can work together to deal with the increasing complexities of supply chain. We round off the episode with some practical steps when implementing AI solutions for data quality enhancement.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Andrea Goeman.

We discuss how to build a future proof ESG strategy, and the importance of getting the buy-in from all your stakeholders. We also discuss the importance of building a business culture that attracts, develops and retains the leadership, talent and skills needed to drive an ESG strategy. And we break down some of the misconceptions of the negative impact an ESG strategy can have on our company.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is José Baptista Cereser de Oliveira.

We explore the 3-D printing revolution and its transformative impact on operational and supply chain excellence across diverse industries. Dispel the common misconceptions surrounding 3-D printing adoption. And discover how you can advance your supply chain today with this technology.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Paulo Echeverri.

We discuss Etihad Airlines journey with Roambee. We find out how they are preventing the loss and cost leakage of their (Fly Away Kits), a common challenge in the airline industry.

We also learn where else they are now looking to scale real-time business intelligence in their supply chain to deal with other challenges.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guests are Lucy Alexander and Kirsten Marlin.

We discuss how technology is shifting the workforce mindset, and why it is making us redesign job roles. We debate if the already 450 million employed supply chain industry is able to keep up with the tech shift. And we learn how Astrazeneca is enabling their employees to evolve, and how as a company they are re-strategising recruitment to find the right people.  

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Mark Baxa.

We discuss the current supply chain news, trends and new technology out there. How do we deal with the impact and pressures from war, viruses and everything else that is creating shortages and unpredictable disruptions in the world today. We answer the pressing question, is dealing with shortages, the new normal. And what technology and software is out there, to help us predict and be more agile to deal with shortages out of our control. 

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is René Kronenburg.

We are always looking for stories in our data, but it is a constant battle to cleanse, get it on time and digest. We discuss how the pharma industry currently integrates with external partners, the cost and time consumption of EDI vs having a central information hub all pharma companies and 3pls can connect to. And we answer the pressing questions, should you be doing this on your own or in collaboration, and how do we upskill our workforce to enable them to better utilise smarter more efficient data.  

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Chris Moose.

As more and more companies embark on their digitalisation journey, the security risks increase. We discuss where we should be investing our time and money, and how we remain compliant with the increased adoption of technology and software. We also define Blockchain and discuss how together with real time sensing it can help us decrease and overcome these security risks.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Ilya Preston.

Today we discuss how active risk management is evolving the perishable goods industries approach to risk in supply chains globally. We learn about innovative technology that allows us to predict risk. And we also have an interesting conversation about the challenges solution providers face when trying to enable this technology with their customers.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Jakob Muus.

Throughout his career he has been on a journey to drive the transportation industry's transformation towards greater efficiency and ecological sustainability. We discuss how Jakob has been helping companies achieve their 2030/2050 goal to become carbon neutral or carbon negative.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Magnus Blinge.

We dive into how much we rely on batteries in our supply chain, the challenges we face globally, & how Magnus is working to overcome these challenges in his research; along with some great insights into what we can do today to push battery advancements forward, & the importance it has on our supply chain and the world.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Marc Evrard.

Marc tells us how Vifor Pharma combats global disruptions, how they are building an agile supply chain to combat future global disruptions, how it impacts their business culture, and the surprises along the way; giving you new ideas and strategies to combat global disruptions impacting your supply chain.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Jim Boss.

Jim speaks with us about his 25 years of experience working with S&C Electric Company, the challenges they faced before they invested in real-time supply chain visibility, what their approach was, their learnings and advice to others. We finish off the podcast with a round of quick fire questions.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Marco Aurelio de Andrade.

Marco discusses how to implement visibility to monitor and optimize work in process inventory in large manufacturing lines. It covers the type of IoT solutions explored, the implementation process, and the data arising from reports and dashboards to improve supply chain efficiencies and customer experience.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Tineke Van de Voorde.

Tineke discusses how port authorities today need to rethink their role as multimodal logistics orchestrators, going beyond shipping and receiving; and how digitization of data is bringing all stakeholders on the same page about their cargo.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Brett Marshal.

Brett discusses the challenges that confront pharma cold chains and how real-time visibility data can reduce the risk. With the COVID-19 vaccine distribution endeavour underway, Brett’s insights on keeping pharmaceutical cold chains in top quality are timely and valuable.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Peter Marshall.

He reflects on 30+ years of experience in chemical sector implementing digital transformation programmes, embracing new technologies and adjusting to the new normal amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Peter also provides top tips for supply chain professionals driving data driven efficiency and change in their organisations.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Gráinne Lynch.

In this second episode with Gráinne, she walks us through the serialization and traceability landscape in the food and beverages industry, "farm to fork" concepts and examples of shipment and serialization traceability convergence.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Glyn Hughes.

Glyn walks us through the air freight landscape, trends, challenges and opportunities amidst the pandemic. He has been involved in Air Cargo for over 30 years having started his career with British Caledonian in the UK.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Jochen Vincke.

Jochen reflects on the supply chain and manufacturing technology landscape and trends in the run up to (and during) the pandemic including glocalisation, consumer centricity and the transition from lean thinking to resilience.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Amgad Abdelwaly.

Amgad shares what full visibility using IoT sensor logistics means in practical terms; some examples of the challenges that customers were facing prior to adopting this approach; how to successfully integrate IoT technologies into your business transformation strategy.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Dr. Mikael Lind.

Mikael shares some of the challenges the maritime logistics industry faces & how digitalization & the rise of digital twins can be game changer for manufacturers, shippers and freighters. He is an active contributor to the debate on open digital innovation, & data sharing at the EU Digital Transport Logistics Forum, WFP & UN CEFACT.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Gráinne Lynch.

Gráinne shares some of the serialization & traceability challenges the industry faces as it ramps up to distribute vaccines in the new normal at an unprecedented scale & velocity. She works with Enterprise System Partners (Accenture Company), providing information services for the pharmaceutical & biotech sector.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Dr. Muddassir Ahmed.

Dr. Muddassir shares with us the most common and unique supply chain problems he’s come across; the top 3 supply chain management trends & technologies; and some top tips for supply chain management professionals in the new normal. He is also the founder of SCMDOJO, a leading blog for supply chain management professionals.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Stephanie Atkinson.

Stephanie shares with us the biggest advancements she's seen around IoT adoption in 2020, data analytics trends and also winning IoT models in supply chain and logistics. Compass Intelligence is a boutique market research and advisory firm providing market intelligence and consulting services to companies around the globe.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Gopal R.

Frost & Sullivan is a leading global research and consulting firm world renowned for their market intelligence, insight and advisory services. Gopal shares with us supply chain transformation trends; the top 5 emerging technologies; and how supply chain and logistics professionals are leveraging these technologies.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Sue Lee.

Hexagon Supply Chain is a consultancy dedicated to empowering all actors in the pharma logistics chain of custody with effective education, planning and procedures. Sue shares some of the challenges that the world faces as it ramps up to distribute the COVID-19 vaccines in the new normal at an unprecedented scale and velocity.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Florian Birkle.

Multivac Gruppe is a leading manufacturer of packaging and food processing machinery. Florian shares with us his experience implementing data driven supply chain innovation within a traditional manufacturing environment with real-time goods and asset monitoring; and the RoI of logistics and supply chain visibility for internal and external customers.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Balaji Jayakumar.

MaxQ was recently recognized as winner of the “2020 DHL Life Sciences and Healthcare Innovation Challenge”. Balaji shares some of the challenges in pharma and life sciences packaging industry; examples of condition excursions in the chain of custody of a shipment, the risks of getting condition monitoring wrong; and the role of real-time IoT-based asset monitoring for condition monitoring and compliance.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Wolfgang Lehmacher.

Wolfgang talks to us about the global shift from “resilience” to “performance and smart decisions” in the new normal. Wolfgang shares his views on the key pillars and realities for supply chains post pandemic, what performance means in real terms for businesses along with some examples. Finally, Wolfgang recommends technologies that will be key for professionals in this paradigm.

In this episode of the Supply Chain Technology Podcast with Roambee, our guest is Rajesh Chauhan. 

Rajesh works as the Enterprise Architect & Technology Strategist at Interstate Batteries. We ask Rajesh about the importance of operational efficiency at scale and some of the challenges he has faced in coordinating replenishments across a nationwide dealership network. He shares how he’s capturing the live sales velocity at his dealerships today as part of his vendor managed inventory efficiency drive, some of the limitations of legacy monitoring systems like RFID and solutions he considered/decided.