SUPPLY unCHAINED
By Supply unChained
SUPPLY unCHAINEDOct 25, 2021
Rich Donne: What makes YOUR story stand out?
This episode we discuss with Rich Donne different topics about recruiting and hiring talent.
We dove into Hong Kong's standing as a sourcing hub, the urgent need to shift away from the industry's "industrialised" hiring practices and what tomorrow's talent looks like for the sector.
Rich is the Founder of Spire Executive, An Apparel & Retail Sourcing Executive Search firm that partners with clients globally. They work with clients to broaden the windows with which they look at talent. Spotting fake Mona Lisa's & relentlessly measuring the walk behind the talk.
You can join his always informative and entertaining newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/hcWZx9
Website: https://www.spirexec.com/
Hosts: Leonardo Silva and Kristine Mickevica
Recorded: 27 Oct 2021
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Bernard Hor: Supply Chain Transparency in Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
We talk with Bernard Hor, Digital supply chain pioneer, Southeast Asian Entrepreneur, Storyteller and CEO of Hatio.
Hatio Group - a digital warehousing platform built in Seoul, Korea and operating from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Bernard's goal is to empower Asia's SMEs to serve the region's burgeoning middle class with better supply chain solutions and no fear of digital transformation.
We discussed the opportunities in the Asian market for SMEs willing to step up their game in the digital transformation of their logistics, supply chains and warehousing.
He also shares his experience in Kuala Lumpur with different customers and the benefits of using technology to deliver solutions in our globalised market.
Finally we project into the future to discuss what will happen with warehousing and supply chains.
Website: www.hatiolab.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/behor/
Hosts: Leonardo Silva and Kristine Mickevica
Recorded: 8 Sep 2021
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Asif Hossain: We need to talk about Bangladesh
In this episode our guest is Asif Hossain, Co-Founder & CEO at eRMG.
We talk about what TRUE transparency WOULD look like for countries like Bangladesh, what can we do as consumers, what can brands do with their sourcing base and what can companies in Bangladesh do to improve the wellbeing of the value chain of fashion.
We also go through different technologies that are helping to improve the communication in the fashion supply chain like Browzwear, Fashinza and VNTANA.
Hosts: Leonardo Silva and Kristine Mickevica
Recorded: 1 Sep 2021
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Chandra Sekhar Gopal Iyer: The supply chain of the future
In this special episode our guest is Chandra Sekhar Gopal Iyer, supply chain advisor and classmate of Leo in Cranfield University.
We talk about how the supply chain of the future is using concepts we have been discussing for years. We also discuss about sustainability in the supply chain and how to drive changes to the industry.
Hosts: Leonardo Silva and Kristine Mickevica
Recorded: 6 Aug 2021
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Cem Yurdum: Supply Chain is not the place for cost cutting
In this episode we talk about how the supply chain can add value to your brand and your customers with Cem Yurdum, strategy advisor and co-founder of Aqua Nomad (https://www.instagram.com/aquanomad_apparel).
We talk about cost-cutting in the supply chain, where to start your journey to a responsible supply chain, if Africa is ready to be the center of garment manufacturing and more...
Hosts: Leonardo Silva and Kristine Mickevica
Recorded: 5 July 2021
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Brice Degeyter: Transparency is not sustainable
This episode is all about sustainability in the supply chain with Brice Degeyter, founder of Bizsu.
We discuss about transparency in the value chain and why companies do not need technology to be sustainable. Brice also challenges the notion that being more transparent means that the product will be more sustainable.
Hosts: Leonardo Silva and Kristine Mickevica
Recorded: 26 Apr 2021
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Balaji Santhanam: Don't just blame IT
We have a discussion about technologies for the fashion supply chain with Balaji Santhanam: trusted advisor for fashion retail & consumer product organizations, founder of Recyck – a sustainable fashion community and enabling a journey of continuous innovation for retailers.
Why implementations go wrong? what can we expect from the technology in the upcoming years? What is the most disruptive technology coming our way?
Check out his articles:
- The Post-Pandemic Fashion Industry Makeover
- Opportunities in times of Crisis – Digital Transformation Approach
- My Insights for Retail: Looking ahead to 2021 & beyond...
Hosts: Leonardo Silva and Kristine Mickevica
Recorded: 13 Jan 2021
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S02E01 - Rob Garrison - The pandemic made us all aware of supply chains. Are we ready for the attention?
Second season is on!
This episode we have a chat with Robert Garrison, CEO of Mercado Labs.
With previous experience in NFI, FedEx, UPS, and Sears, Rob shares his experience with us as he touches on supply chain visibility, workflows, communication and implementation of systems.
We dive into his biggest lesson learned, supply chain myths and how Covid-19 has made supply chains visible to the whole world.
Besides Mercado Labs, we also talk about Slync.io and their technology to support orchestration in supply chain.
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Hosts: Leonardo Silva and Kristine Mickevica
Recorded: 11 Feb 2021
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S01E07 - Christian Martinez: These technologies will change your life
This episode of Supply unChained is a discussion with Christian Martinez, founder of The Financial Fox .
We discuss about technologies that are shaping FMCG supply chains, FMCG trends post covid-19 and why AI is going to be everywhere in the upcoming future.
You can also watch this episode on Youtube.
Links to companies mentioned in this episode:
GE https://www.ge.com/
Kraft Heinz https://www.kraftheinzcompany.com/
Tulip https://tulip.co/
Microsoft Azure https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/overview/ai-platform/
Coda https://coda.io/welcome
Meetup.com https://www.meetup.com/
The lean startup https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898
SCRUM https://www.scruminc.com/new-scrum-the-book/
General assembly https://generalassemb.ly/
Medium https://medium.com/@thefinancialfox
Coursera https://www.coursera.org/
DataCamp https://www.datacamp.com/
Hosts: Leonardo Silva and Kristine Mickevica
Song: Scott Holmes - Upbeat Party
Recorded on 29th Sep 2020
S01E06 - Stephanie Benedetto, Queen of Raw: Are you naked right now?
We discuss about the impact of sustainable and circular business practices in big and small companies, and why every effort helps.
Also, we go into the importance for us, the consumers, to know how are garments are made and the impact it will have in our loved ones.
We finish reenacting her viral one minute pitch that gained the attention of media and celebrities like Ashton Kutcher.
You can also watch this episode in Youtube.
Companies mentioned in this episode:
Thred up
The Real Real
Rent the runway
Sustainability reports:
Nike
Kering
Queen of Raw's one minute pitch:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=doqA-G67FmE
Hosts: Leonardo Silva and Kristine Mickevica
Song: Scott Holmes - Upbeat Party
Recorded on 1 Oct 2020
S01E05 - Ivan Hong: The survival of the fastest
In this episode we have a very much needed Covid-19 conversation with Ivan Hong, expert in private equity, fundraising and business development. We discuss why man saw the writing on the wall for the fashion industry before the pandemic came to shake the industry to its core. What will happen to the surviving brands? Why some brands will continue to go bankrupt? What's the key for a value chain to survive the economic crisis? You can also watch this episode in Youtube.
Links to companies mentioned in this episode:
Hosts: Leonardo Silva and Kristine Mickevica
Song: Scott Holmes - Upbeat Party
Recorded on 19 Aug 2020
S01E04 - Joseph Thia: Venture Capitals are not your friend
This episode we look at the supply chain from the point of view of Venture Capital. Is fast fashion really fast? Is supply chain transparency something VCs care about?
Joseph Thia takes us into his own experience to find balance and purpose and how to be motivated to learn with the abundance of information we have today.
You can also watch this episode in Youtube.
Links to companies and books mentioned in this episode:
https://josephthia.substack.com/
https://zilingo.com/en/
https://www.vinted.co.uk/
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3276301-systems-one
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3828902-thinking-in-systems
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16248196-the-art-of-thinking-clearly
Bonus book:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42411184-rebel-talent
Hosts: Leonardo Silva and Kristine Mickevica
Song: Scott Holmes - Upbeat Party
Recorded on 6 Aug 2020
S01E03 - Mr Q: Supply Chain of a Small Brand
In this episode we have a chat with Mr Q, founder of up and coming brand The Prefecture. We discuss how transparency is affecting the mysticism of traditional brands and what it represents for smaller companies that are coming up.
We touch on how a highly-valued brand can suffer from growing too fast too soon, supply chain for a small brands and what companies are doing it right and we should keep an eye on.
Textile and Fashion Federation Singapore
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Hosts: Leonardo Silva and Kristine Mickevica
Song: Scott Holmes - Upbeat Party
Recorded on 28 July 2020
S01E02 - Alex Deitermann: Mixing, Blending and Cheating
This episode of Supply Unchained Podcast is a conversation with Alex Deitermann, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Tailorlux GmbH. We talk about certifications, how we are cheated with organic cotton, and his dreams of a fair trade for cotton.
You can also watch this episode in Youtube.
Hosts: Leonardo Silva and Kristine Mickevica
Song: Scott Holmes - Upbeat Party
S01E01 - Keith Hoover
Ex Ralph Lauren, Target, Lands' End, J.C. Penney, Under Armour, and current president of Black Swan Textiles
In this episode we discuss supply chain transparency, fashion myths, lessons learnt and how digital textiles can be revolutionary for the fashion supply chain.
You can also hear watch this episode in Youtube
Hosts: Leonardo Silva and Kristine Mickevica
Song: Scott Holmes - Upbeat Party
Teaser Trailer
Welcome to Supply unChained Podcast! Join us on the journey exploring fashion supply chain of tomorrow. In the new interview series launched September 2020, we will chat with individuals from different parts of fashion and lifestyle value chain. Our industry tends to work in silos, and we want to facilitate conversations from different viewpoints, perspectives, and geographical angles. Do you want to hear about fashion investments from Venture Capital or Private Equity’s perspective? Curious about fellow brand owners’ sourcing journey? Interested in latest supply chain innovations? Do you believe it’s possible to achieve 100% transparency across fashion supply chain?
We are on the mission to bring together fashion and lifestyle supply chain leaders who are challenging our industry, breaking taboos while sharing their own unconventional journeys. If you are one of them and looking to participate in today’s fashion supply chain discussion or just learn from others- join our conversations and follow us here.