The Supply Chain Dialogues - Podcast
S03E02 - Profit & Planet - Duckling Becomes Swan: Transforming Transportation to Reduce Cost & GHG Emissions: Interview with e2log CEO A. Colaco
Transportation accounts for 14-16% of GHG emissions and 8-12% of manufacturing companies' total spending. Both can be reduced substantially if the right insights are available...
In this dialogue, Daniel talks with Adolph Colaco, CEO of e2log.com, about how costs and emissions can be tackled while improving customer satisfaction and companies' bottom lines.
It takes a leader bold enough to say "Yes" to real transformation, turning the perceived ugly duckling of transportation and logistics into a swan. You just have to love it…
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S03E01 - NetZero - Green Steel: Interview with Felix Schmitz, the CEO of Klöckner Metals in Germany
Summary
In this conversation, Daniel interviews Felix Schmitz, the CEO of Klöckner Metals in Germany, about green steel and the decarbonisation of the steel industry. They discuss the importance of steel in various industries, the environmental impact of steel production, and Klöckner Metals' strategic approach to sustainability. Felix shares his background, role at Klöckner Metals, and personal interests and affiliations. They also delve into the role of a steel and metal distributor, their value-added services, and the significance of technology in the steel industry. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the carbon footprint of steel, the journey towards green steel, and the potential for decarbonisation technologies to transform the industry. In this conversation, Felix Schmitz, CEO of Klöckner Metals in Germany, discusses the potential of green steel and the demand for decarbonised products. He emphasises the importance of educating customers about the benefits of green steel and dispels the misconception that it is more expensive. Schmitz highlights the need for steel purchasers to understand the business model and the potential cost savings of green steel. He also discusses the role of CEOs in driving decarbonisation and the importance of setting CO2 targets. The conversation concludes with a discussion on government subsidies for green steel and the need for common standards in the industry.
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S02E17 - Profit - Bridging the knowledge gap on Gaming or: Why gaming is the new and improved entertainment industry?
Final episode of Season 2!
We've been receiving good feedback from our listeners about our recent episode on excellent functional books as part of our focus on lifelong learning, and we're thrilled that so many of you enjoyed our recommendation of "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Gabriel Zevin. This book, named the number-one book of the year by Amazon and the New York Times, offers a unique perspective on the gaming industry that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for its magnitude.
Based on the overall interest, we decided to bring you an in-depth interview with an expert in gaming and computer science who has over 20 years of ‘industry’ experience. Our guest will give you a fresh perspective on the gaming industry as a Gen Z member, a gamer, and a soon-to-be Master of Computer Science.
Whether you would like to absorb some facts for the next dinner conversation or calibrate your opinions on this massive industry with what we offer, this episode is for you.
As we wrap up Season 2, we're excited to announce that our focus in Season 3 will be on supply chain re-design to reduce GHG emissions and address other sustainability topics.
But first, let's end Season 2 with a bang! Join us for this final episode and discover the exciting world of gaming and its industry.
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S02E12 - Planet - Talking supply chain, technology, procurement relevance, sustainability incl. potable water with former Group CEO of CIPS - Meeting Malcolm Harrison
CPO, Nestle, Group CEO of CIPS and CEO of British Crown Commercial Services are just some of the positions my guest held over his career.
Malcolm Harrison is one of the most distinctive procurement and supply chain leaders in Europe.
He's probably one of the most well-known and well-connected people I know in our field. Having been in charge of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain, CIPS, gives him a much wider view of many different industries than the average CXO in the supply chain.
He has a passion for driving competence and knowledge into the supply chain profession. As well as helping companies to manage sustainability challenges besides cost quality and supply chain resilience, bringing his FMCG background to the table to solve the issues.
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