The Supply Chain Dialogues started in early 2023 with a simple idea: turn four decades of executive experience into structured conversations about what actually goes wrong in operations, supply chains, procurement, and corporate design — and what to do about it.
Season 1 laid the groundwork. Working with AI co-host Amy, the episodes walked through the core questions that reveal blind spots in any organisation: where value leaks, where processes break down, and where leadership gaps hide in plain sight.
Season 2 opened the door to guests. Practitioners and academics joined the conversation — on sustainability, GHG emissions, digital transformation, leadership, and the harder questions that rarely make it into management meetings.
Season 3 went deeper into sustainability and the path to Net Zero, exploring the human, organisational, and market forces that determine whether companies actually change — or just report change.
Season 4 drew directly on doctoral research into GHG emission reduction in discrete manufacturing. The findings challenged much of the conventional wisdom around regulation, measurement, and organisational size — and pointed toward what actually works.
All episodes are available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube, with full transcripts available here.
S03E04 - Planet - Net Zero in 1'000 Days? Absolutely!
In this "Supply Chain Dialogue" episode, we recycle the first-ever recording we did - one of our favourites. We discuss the ambitious goal of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions within 1,000 days. The podcast explores the current challenges and opportunities in reducing emissions across the supply chain, emphasizing that actionable plans and systematic approaches can make the goal achievable. We outline a 10-question framework for companies to assess their readiness and provide historical context, drawing parallels with how ISO standards revolutionized quality management. Daniel advocates leveraging market forces, digitalization, and strong leadership to drive the change, ensuring that net zero targets are promptly met. The episode highlights the practicality and urgency of transforming supply chains to be more environmentally sustainable.
Ep. 02: GHG emission net-zero in 1’000 days
Do we have to wait until 2030 or 2050 before we have net-zero GHG emissions in our supply chains? Daniel believes that this is possible in 1’000 days - if we put our hearts and minds to it.