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.
S03E08 - Planet - Net-Zero Made Simple: A Practical Guide for Small to Medium Enterprises
In this extended episode of "Supply Chain Dialogues," Daniel Helmig and AI co-host AImee go all out and offer a detailed guide for small to medium-sized companies on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering Scopes 1, 2, and 3. They provide a thorough overview of each scope, explaining their roles in a company’s carbon footprint and sharing strategies, tactics and tips for reducing emissions. The podcast gives practical steps for transitioning to renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency, and leveraging technological innovations. Additionally, Daniel and AImee emphasise the importance of collaboration and engaging suppliers and stakeholders in sustainability initiatives. They are not afraid to point out who the boss is in this kind of conversation. Listeners are encouraged to tackle emissions methodically and adopt a systemic approach, positioning their companies toward net-zero GHG emissions while potentially cutting costs.