Transform Talks: The Supply Chain Transformation Podcast

#144 - Noel Kinder on Operationalizing Sustainability at Nike

Noel Kinder is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Nike. Prior to joining Nike, Noel held numerous leadership roles in several non-profit organisations as well small, privately-held companies in the United States. Noel joined Nike in 1999 and has held a wide range of leadership positions. In fact, Prior to becoming the CSO, Noel was the Vice President of Sustainable Manufacturing and Sourcing, where he was responsible for collaborating with Nike business units.
On this week's episode Noel and Maria discuss: 
The specific changes Nike has made to reduce its carbon footprint.
How collaboration has been key in solving sustainability challenges.
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#143 - Optimizing Supply Chain Waste with Stephanie Benedetto of Queen of Raw

Stephanie Benedetto is the Founder and CEO at Queen of Raw. From a family background with over 100 years in fashion and textiles, Stephanie saw the beauty and perils of the industry at an early age. Converting from a Wall Street lawyer, she founded Queen of Raw in 2018, turning pollution into profit. 
On this week's episode Stephanie and Maria discuss: 
The economic benefits to be sustainable.
The benefit of blockchain technology for supply chains. 
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#142 - Unlearning and Relearning with Thomas Udesen of The Sustainable Procurement Pledge

Thomas Udesen is the Co-Founder and Ambassador of The Sustainable Procurement Pledge and Chief Procurement Officer at Bayer, a world leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology company. 
On this week's episode Thomas and Maria discuss: 
Sustainability surrounding procurement and supply chain.
Why People in power need to embrace vulnerability and curiosity.
The most significant hurdles toward rethinking sustainability.
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#141 - Digital Transformation: Getting it Right With People, Process, and Partners with Sid Guha of Tada Cognitive Solutions

Sid Guha is the Senior Director at Tada Cognitive Solutions. Sid is responsible for developing innovative supply chain solutions and customer success for enterprise accounts at Tada. He has 17 years of transformation experience in the supply chain, procurement, and digital solutions. His expertise lies in synchronizing the end-to-end value chain to impact key operational and financial metrics within complex business networks. Sid’s work has been recognized with Excellence Awards from Fortune 100 companies for leadership in the supply chain.
On this week's episode Sid and Maria discuss: 
The recipe for an optimal digital transformation.
Supply chain control towers and their function in digital transformation.
How to manoeuvre and respond successfully during project implementation. 
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#140 - People’s Collaboration and Metaverse Meetings with Sheri Hinish of IBM and Justin Goldston of Penn State University

Sheri Hinish is the Global Sustainability Services Lead at IBM. Justin Goldston is the Professor and Coordinator of Project and Supply Chain Management at Penn State University. 
On this week's episode Sheri, Justin and Maria discuss: 
The overwhelming amount of emerging technology.
Figuring out priorities as an individual or organization. 
Practical applications of value-based leadership and identifying self-authenticity. 
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#139 - Utilizing Intelligent Assistants with Randy Bradley, Associate Professor of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Randy Bradley is the Associate Professor of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Randy has decades of experience in supply chain and IT research and strategy.
 
On this week's episode Randy and Maria discuss: 
The difference between Intelligent Assistants (IA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Why rethinking the way technology is invested in and deployed can make all the difference for businesses.
Why more focus should be placed on improving the workforce experience.
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#138 - Leadership Pillars and Handling Crisis with Admiral James “Sandy” Winnefeld (Ret.)

James "Sandy" Winnefeld is the Joint Chief of Staff with the US Navy. Sandy has served in the US Navy for 43 years. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1978 with honors in Aerospace Engineering. He served as an instructor at the Navy Fighter Weapons School, also known as TOPGUN, and has served in several tours abroad, including the Gulf War, the Afghanistan War, and the Iraq War. 
On this week's episode James and Maria discuss: 
The current situation in Ukraine and Putin's goals in the region.
Pillars of successful leadership and how these qualities can stand out in times of crisis. 
Staying positive despite all the negativity in the world. 
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#137 - The Right Risk Conversation with Danny Lopez of Glasswall

Danny Lopez is the CEO at Glasswall, an award-winning cybersecurity firm that offers protection against file-based threats. 
On this week's episode Danny and Maria discuss: 
The changing dynamic of the security landscape.
Recommendations for emergency preparedness.
The areas of the supply chain that are at risk for a company.
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#136 - The 3 Areas Supply Chain Leaders Must Master To Navigate A Permanent State of Flux with Sarah Sheppard and Erika Biggadike

Sarah Sheppard is the Managing Director and Erika Biggadike is the Principle Consultant and Commercial Director at Sequoia. Both Sarah and Erika have been involved in leading and delivering complex supply chain projects that span the 4 areas of Sequoia's capability building: structure, processes, tools, and people. They have implemented inventory solutions globally and have been involved in training numerous supply chain professionals. 
On this week's episode Sarah, Erika and Maria discuss: 
The three traits today's supply chain leader must embody to prosper.
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#135 - The Metaverse & the Opportunities it Presents to Supply Chains with John Licata

John Licata is the VP of Innovation Foresight at SAP New Ventures & Technologies. John is a Market Strategist with 20+ years of diverse experience in Research, Strategy, and MarCom. Prior to joining SAP, John Founded Blue Phoenix, a digital market intelligence platform focused on small to mid-cap equity trading ideas (predominantly in the energy and metals sectors). As part of this role, he developed strategic positioning focused on digital transformation for various clients including Toyota, BMW, LO3 Energy, Energy Fuels, Strathmore Minerals, Denbury Resources, Tendril, and Stony Brook University.  
On this week's episode John and Maria discuss: 
The opportunities this new digital world presents to consumers, businesses, and more specifically, supply chains.
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