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Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#93: Decision Intelligence and AI with Frederic Laluyaux of Aera Technology*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*What if machines, not people, were making your company’s most critical supply chain decisions? In this episode, I interviewed Frederic Laluyaux, President and CEO of Aera Technology, to unpack how decision intelligence is reshaping enterprise operations. Frederic shares why he left SAP and Anaplan to pioneer agentic AI long before ChatGPT, and how Aera now powers everything from inventory optimization to life-saving clinical supply chain moves. We explored real-world ROI from $60M in inventory savings to accelerated tariff-response automations, and dived into the architecture of self-driving enterprises. It’s a bold...
2025-08-1439 min
Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#92: Leveraging Cloud-Enabled Collaboration for Smarter Traceability with Jim Bureau of Loftware*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*I speak with Jim Bureau, Chief Executive Officer of Loftware, who’s tackling a massive but overlooked challenge in global logistics: product identification compliance and traceability. With 14,000 customers worldwide, Loftware bridges physical goods and digital data, turning fragmented supplier communications into instant, cloud-based collaboration. From combating $160B in annual counterfeiting losses to helping manufacturers save millions on relabeling, Jim reveals how cloud-native platforms, automation, and AI are rewriting supply chain standards.Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram:...
2025-07-0231 min
Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#91: The Power of Process Intelligence in Supply Chain with Manuel Haug of Celonis*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Manuel Haug, Field CTO at Celonis, where we explored the cutting-edge developments in AI and process mining. Manuel shared his decade-long journey at Celonis, revealing how the company builds dynamic, intelligent systems that enhance operational efficiency. The conversation delved into the role of AI agents, real-time decision-making, and collaborative networks in transforming supply chain management and enterprise operations.Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7...
2025-05-3030 min
Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#90: AI and Supply Chain Risk Management with Brandon Daniels of Exiger*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Brandon Daniels, CEO of Exiger, about risk management in supply chains. Brandon shares his extensive experience in tech and risk management, highlighting his role in transforming Exiger's innovation process and managing compliance post-financial crisis. Exiger's technology focuses on supply chain visibility, leveraging AI and proprietary data to map and manage risks. Brandon also discussed three key trends: trade warfare impacts, interconnected supply chains, and value chain competition. Success stories include saving $500 million in fraud prevention during COVID-19 and enabling cost savings through direct and e...
2025-04-2439 min
Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#89: Future-Proofing Service Supply Chains with Chad Hawkinson of Baxter Planning*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*Together with Chad Hawkinson, Chief Innovation Officer at Baxter Planning, we discussed the current trends and innovations in the service supply chain space. Chad shared how Baxter Planning helps companies optimize spare parts management, reducing inventory by 25% and saving customers over $500 million in 2024. We also discussed their focus on AI and machine learning for forecasting and digital twin simulations to improve resiliency. Some of their notable successes include a 20% improvement in first-time fix rates for Beckman Coulter. Chad also shared some of their upcoming products, including real-time vi...
2025-04-0730 min
Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#88: How Location Intelligence Transforms Supply Chains with Jason Jameson of HERE Technologies*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*In this episode, I was joined by Jason Jameson, Chief Customer Officer at HERE Technologies, where we discussed the company’s role in enhancing supply chain efficiency through mapping technology. Jason shared HERE’s solutions, which include AI-powered predictive analytics and dynamic routing, to help optimize traffic flow, reduce delivery times, and manage fleets. Jason also highlighted partnerships with companies like Hapag-Lloyd and Siemens Healthineers, showcasing how HERE’s technology improves supply chain visibility and operational efficiency. He emphasized the importance of sustainability, noting that HERE’s solutions reduce carbon em...
2025-04-0134 min
Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#87: Transforming Logistics with AI Agents with Nitin Jayakrishnan of Pando*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*In this episode, I am joined by Nitin Jayakrishnan, Co-founder & CEO of Pando. We discussed the evolution of his Pando, which focuses on AI-driven logistics and supply chain automation. He highlighted the shift in supply chain technology, focusing on the importance of talent, innovation, and agility. Pando's AI agents automate manual processes, integrating with existing systems like TMS and ERP. Success stories include a $250 billion pharmaceutical distributor saving 18-20% in direct costs and a $1 billion automotive manufacturer improving control and efficiency. Nitin also advised supply chain executives to focus o...
2025-03-1850 min
Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#86: Building a One-Stop-Shop for ESG Regulations with Alberto Zamora of osapiens*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Alberto Zamora, Co-Founder and CEO of osapiens where we discussed the company’s mission to automate ESG compliance and supply chain risk management. Alberto shared what osapiens means and how the name came about, sharing as well the mission and vision of the company.Alberto highlighted trends such as supply chain disruptions, decarbonization, and the need for detailed supplier information. The company recently raised $120 million from Goldman Sachs and aims to provide integrated ESG solutions. He also emphasized the importance of a strong team an...
2025-02-2832 min
Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#85: Future-Proofing Supply Chain Planning with Inna Kuznetsova of ToolsGroup*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*Joining me in this episode is Inna Kuznetsova, CEO of ToolsGroup, where we discussed her career evolution from IBM to leading supply chain technology innovations, ToolsGroup. Sharing how they leverage AI and machine learning to optimize inventory and supply chain efficiency. Inna highlighted some of their success stories, such as reducing Moleskine's working capital by 15% and improving Boggi's inventory efficiency by 18%. She emphasized the importance of data, probabilistic models, and scenario planning in mitigating disruptions. Lastly, Inna advised supply chain leaders to choose tech partners with proven success and to focus o...
2025-02-0430 min
Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#84: Driving Value with Transportation Process Automation with Pierre Khoury of Shippeo*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*I interviewed Pierre Khoury, Co-Founder and CEO of Shippeo. We discussed the company’s journey and impact in the transport and supply chain space. Shippeo, now a global leader with 220 employees and 200 customers, focuses on visibility and risk management. Pierre highlighted the importance of real-time data, control towers, and AI in planning. He shared a success story from an automotive client, where Shippeo’s platform helped mitigate production delays. He also emphasizes sustainability, leveraging granular data to improve efficiency. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to grow globally and e...
2025-01-2832 min
Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#83: Deliver More with Less – the Current Procurement Paradigm with Sammeli Sammalkorpi of Sievo*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Sammeli Sammalkorpi, CEO and Co-Founder of Sievo, a procurement analytics company. Sammeli discussed Sievo's 21-year history, its focus on large enterprises, and its growth to 400 employees across Helsinki, Finland, Chicago, and Bucharest. He also highlighted Sievo's unique approach, emphasizing AI and data integration to provide actionable insights. Sammeli shared some of their success stories, including a 98% client growth and retention rate and a significant role in a DSM-Firmenich merger. He outlined their future plans, including leveraging Sievo's data to create new insights and automating...
2025-01-1632 min
Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#82: From Unstructured Data to Automated Processes*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Alex Yaseen, Founder and CEO of Parabola. We discussed the company’s mission to empower supply chain operations through technology. Alex shared how Parabola helps companies automate complex, manual processes by combining subject matter expertise with AI tools. He also highlighted the importance of involving end users and technical teams in the process, emphasizing quick implementation times and significant ROI. Alex also shared some of the success stories on how Parabola has helped customers deploy AI to make unstructured data from documents like POs an...
2025-01-0931 min
Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#81: Supply Chain Orchestration and Customer Engagement*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*In this episode, I had a great conversation with two amazing leaders, Jörg Junghanns and Matthias Hodel from Capgemini and Kuehne + Nagel, respectively, discussing the partnership between the two organizations focusing on supply chain orchestration. We talked about the partnership's inception, emphasizing its global scale and the integration of logistics and supply chain operations.Discover more details here.Questions I asked:Can you share with us how the partnership between Capgemini and Kuehne+Nagel started?How does the partnership c...
2024-12-1629 min
Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#80: The Supply Chain Mindset: Cost Center vs Value-Adding*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Kent Ledgerwood, the Senior Vice President of Value Engineering at One Network. We discussed his extensive experience in the supply chain industry and his insights on the evolving role of technology in addressing the challenges facing businesses today. We also discussed the trends and disruptions shaping the supply chain landscape, from the impact of COVID-19 to the growing importance of sustainability and data management. Kent explains how AI and machine learning are transforming the way companies approach supply chain optimization, enabling them to predict better and...
2024-07-3036 min
Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#79: Boosting E-commerce Growth through Technology and Culture*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*I had a great conversation with Tobias Sjölin, CTO of Fulfilment & Logistics at Boozt. In this episode, we discussed Tobias's career journey- helping to build Boozt's in-house technology capabilities from seven developers to over 200 today. He shares insights into Boozt's entrepreneurial culture and how it empowers teams through autonomy, flexibility, and exciting challenges. He explains how Boozt encourages daily innovation and uses AI to automate tasks and elevate developers' work. He also outlines Boozt's future growth strategies and how fulfilling the consumer experience is central to their supply chain improvements.
2024-05-2333 min
Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#78: In Supply Chain Design, Fun is Not Optional, Fun is Required*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*I had a great conversation with Donald Hicks, CEO and Founder of Optilogic. He had such a wonderful career journey as a leader in his field. He shared in our conversation how a talk from a college student back when he was young inspired him to pursue a career as an Operations Research Systems Engineer. We also dived into his time with Llamasoft, buying a bar and finally starting Optilogic. Discover more details here.Questions I asked:Can you share w...
2024-05-0251 min
Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce#77: Embracing Resiliency and Eliminating Supply Chain Risks*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Jennifer Bisceglie, Founder and CEO of Interos. We started the discussion with some of the highlights of Jennifer’s career—starting a company 19 years ago. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of transparency in the supply chain, mentioning how technology helps. Discover more details here.Questions I asked:What makes Interos different from other players in the space?How does Interos help supply chains in terms of cost saving?How does Interos’ system help in addressing disruptions like climate change...
2024-04-2338 min