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Les étoiles des mersBest of Les Étoiles des Mers 2024 : portraits de femmes d’exception dans le maritime🚢 Les Étoiles des Mers : des portraits de femmes d’exception dans le maritime 🌟Cette émission est un best of de la chaîne podcast Les Étoiles des Mers, une série qui donne la parole aux femmes engagées dans le transport maritime et le commerce international.Depuis le 8 mars 2024, date de lancement du podcast pour les 20 ans de Wista France, j'ai recueilli le témoignage de huit femmes inspirantes, qui ouvrent la voie aux futures générations dans les métiers de la mer. Parmi les huit femmes mises à l'honneur, certaines ont suivi les traces de leur pèr...2025-03-0111 min

"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC MxWhy Venture is a fundamentally "Local Business" | Why there can be a 100 billion dollar startup in Latin America | Alvaro Alvarez del Rio, Founder & Managing Partner of Boost Capital PartnersToday, we’re joined by Álvaro Álvarez del Río, Managing Partner at Boost Capital Partners, a venture capital firm backing early-stage companies that are solving real-world problems in emerging markets with intuitive solutions.Originally from Spain, Álvaro’s career began in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and UBS before transitioning into venture capital. In 2011, he co-founded Initial Capital, a fund specializing in gaming, consumer services, and technology enablers, delivering top 1% returns on its $40 million fund. His investment track record includes early investments in Hutch Games, Nexmo, Tenor, Magmatic Games, and Supercell, acquired by Tencent in 2020. His angel po...2025-02-2532 min

Les étoiles des mersAnne-Sophie Fribourg, Vice President - Global Ocean Freight/ Zencargo.« Les Etoiles de Mer, portraits de femmes d’exception dans le maritime ». Anne-Sophie Fribourg, Vice President - Global Ocean Freight/ Zencargo. Écoutez l’émission en cliquant sur le lien en commentaire de ce post. Le 27 juin, s’est tenue l’Assemblée Générale annuelle d'Union TLF. Saviez-vous qu’Anne-Sophie Fribourg préside la Commission maritime de TLF Overseas ? Figure clé de l'industrie du transport et de la logistique, au terme d’une longue carrière dans l’organisation des transports chez Bolloré Logistics en tant que directrice de développement du fret maritime e...2024-07-0116 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 74: Rates Webinar - Our insights after Chinese New YearThis month, Anne Sophie Fribourg, Zencargo's VP of Global Ocean Freight and Catia Fernandes, Zencargo's Head of Trade Asia and IPAK - Europe and Intra-Europe, hosted a webinar on ‘Rates: Our insights after Chinese New Year”. In the webinar they explored:Their observations post Chinese New YearHow shippers should approach contract negotiations and tender strategiesPredictions on the ocean market for the next few months of 2024ResourcesRed Sea Disruption Q&A: What Shippers Are AskingEverything Shippers Need to Know About Rates in 2024 2024-03-2636 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 73: Spreetail - Unlocking successful e-commerce supply chain strategiesHow should shippers collaborate with their freight forwarders?“Shippers need to work in a partnership mode rather than a purchase mode with their freight forwarder. The main failure is that shippers are looking into transportation as a purchase service.”In the latest episode of Freight to the Point, we’ve featured Okyay Oztugran, VP of Supply Chain Europe at Spreetail. Spreetail is an e-commerce company specialising in selling a wide range of products through various online platforms, including their own website as well as marketplaces like Amazon and eBay. Okyay joins Lucie Phillips, Zencarg...2024-02-1423 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 72: The Red Sea CrisisIn the latest episode of Freight to the Point, we’ve featured our most recent webinar, recorded on 10th January on the Red Sea Crisis. Carriers have suspended vessels from passing through the Bab al-Mandab strait after the recent attacks by the Houthis which has had implications for the shipping industry. Our experts, Anne-Sophie Fribourg, VP of Ocean and Catia Fernandes, Head of Trade Asia and IPAK - Europe and Intra-Europe, share their insights on the repercussions of the crisis on:RatesTransit timesEquipmentCapacityDiscover how shippers should work with their freight forwarders and adapt their str...2024-01-1218 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 71: The potential of demand forecasting with artificial intelligenceIn the most recent instalment of Freight to the Point, Lucie Phillips, Zencargo's Chief Operations Officer, engages in a discussion with Nicolas Vandeput, the CEO and Founder of SupChains, a company which specialises in demand forecasting and inventory optimisation. In this conversation, they delve into the significance of demand forecasting in supply chains and the potential it holds when combined with technology and machine learning.They explore:The starting steps for any company who is looking at demand forecastingThe KPIs that need to be put in place when it comes to forecastingWhat role technology will play...2023-11-2918 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 70: Rates: What's next for 2024?As we prepare for the year ahead, it's crucial to consider the three pillars that will shape the freight industry in 2024: competitiveness in rates, quality of service, and sustainability.In our most recent episode of Freight to the Point, we’ve featured our most recent webinar, “Rates: What’s next for 2024?” which explores rate strategies going into 2024. Zencargo experts Anne-Sophie Fribourg, VP of Ocean, and Catia Fernandes, Head of Asia-Europe Trade Lanes, explore:The main trends and challenges for customers in 2024How BCOs are approaching tenders in the marketOur predictions for the market in the run u...2023-11-1540 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 69: The Power of Diversity in the Supply Chain: Opportunities and ChallengesTo make the right changes in an organisation, it's crucial to attract the right talent, and diversity plays a significant role in achieving this. Diverse teams bring together people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making. Tune into the latest Freight to the Point episode as we’ve featured a Navigate session with Ilhan Hartigan, People Director at Zencargo, Sophie Swift, Head of Delivery at MATCHES and Lucy Harding, Partner and Global Head of Practice, Procurement and Supply Chain at Odgers Berndtson to discuss the opportunities and challenges of d...2023-11-0120 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 68: How can we inspire the next generation of supply chain leaders?What steps can we take to cultivate the next generation of supply chain leaders?“So it's about positioning the sector as one that is evolving, but that you can evolve with it”In this week’s episode of Freight to the Point, Bethany Windsor, Interim Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management at the CILT, joins Alex Hersham, CEO and Co-Founder at Zencargo to uncover how to attract talent for modern supply chains. Together they explore:How the role of supply chain management has evolvedThe challenges the industry faces with recruit...2023-10-1820 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 67: Building resilient supply chains: The power of collaboration“And it's like a marriage, it takes some effort to maintain the relationship. It's about compromise and trust.”As the business landscape is constantly evolving, companies are increasingly recognising the need to build resilient supply chains to withstand disruptions. Alex Hersham, Zencargo’s CEO and Co-Founder is joined by Frederic Gomer, Managing Partner of B2G Consulting, to talk about how collaborative relationships in supply chains can help drive supply chain resilience. Together, they discuss:Defining resilience in modern businessHow to establish collaborative relationships in the supply chainTechnology’s role in improving collaborati...2023-10-0415 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 66: How environmental regulations shape business supply chain practices“If we focus on the logistics sector or the wider transportation sector, it's actually one of the highest emitting sectors on the planet.”In the latest episode of Freight to the Point, Alex Hersham is joined by David de Picciotto, CEO and Co-founder of Pledge. During the episode, we delved into the crucial topic of sustainability regulations that businesses must stay informed about, and explored effective strategies for examining and enhancing their supply chain practices to ensure compliance.Together they explore: The motivations for the creation of regulationsRegulations businesses need to look out forThe conse...2023-09-2022 min

VC10X - Investing, Asset Management, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Family OfficeVC10X - Gaming Strategies For Startups - Alvaro Alvarez, Partner, Boost Capital PartnersIn this episode, Prashant interviews Alvaro Alvarez, a Partner and co-founder at Boost Capital Partners. Alvaro has 12+ years of experience investing in startups and has backed around 100 companies at or before seed stage, including Deliveroo, Supercell, Zencargo, Hutch Games and Tenor. Boost Capital Partners is a new firm dedicated to backing seed & pre-seed startups and helping them achieve gaming level of engagement in their products.Here are some of the main topics discussed in this episode:1. Applying Gaming Strategies to startups to improve engagement 2. Importance of managing biases in investing 3. Alvaro's approach to...2023-09-1234 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 65: Driving change from the top: Getting C-Suite support for sustainabilitySustainability is a critical aspect of modern supply chain management, but achieving sustainable goals can be challenging. This is why it's more important than ever to get the C-Suite involved.By engaging the C-Suite in sustainability initiatives, it ensures that sustainability is integrated into the organisation's strategy and culture, driving stakeholders across the supply chain towards more sustainable practices.But how do you successfully engage the C-Suite in sustainability efforts?Listen to our latest episode on Freight to the Point as Jasmine Bosenick, Head of GTM at Zencargo and David de Picciotto, CEO...2023-09-0616 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 64: The importance of digitalisation within retail supply chain“Digitalisation gives a retailer a platform to see their shipments from end-to-end, which drives a whole heap of benefits from data, but also to give them an ease of access to data and to shipment locations.”In our latest episode of Freight to the Point, Greg Tress, Logistics Operations Manager at MATCHES joins Alex Hersham, CEO and Co-founder at Zencargo on Freight to the Point to discuss how retailers can unlock supply chain success with digital freight forwarding. Together they explore: The requirements retailers should look for in a digital freight forwarder.How to...2023-08-1620 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 63: AI in the supply chainAs ChatGPT and other AI language models made significant progress this year, it has prompted all industries, including the supply chain, to think about how AI can drive efficiency. In this podcast episode, Alex Hersham, Co-founder and CEO at Zencargo and Tamir Strauss, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Zencargo discuss the impact of AI on businesses and the supply chain. Tamir, who boasts an extensive career in the science and tech space, shares his insights on existing AI technologies that have been in use for a long time, such as OCR and robotic process automation.2023-08-0217 min $Lloyd\'s List: The Shipping Podcast$ Lloyd's List: The Shipping PodcastThe Lloyd's List Podcast: How to rebuilding resilience into container supply chainsThe immediate disruptions of the pandemic may have eased, but has the industry learned sufficient lessons to prevent the same chaos next time around? Shippers need to plan ahead for both known and unknown disruptions according to the panel of experts we gathered for this week’s edition of the podcast. Discussing how to build supply chain resilience with Lloyd’s List’s very own containers editor James Baker: • Peter Sand, Xeneta • Alex Horsham, Zencargo • James Hookham, Global Shippers’ Forum • Cichen Shen, Lloyd’s List 2023-07-2833 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 62: Mastering Tender StrategiesFor Episode 62 of Freight to the Point, we’ve featured a great session from our webinar, ‘Mastering tender strategies: How to negotiate the best deals in shipping’ with Anne-Sophie Fribourg and Catia Fernandes from Zencargo. Together they explore market trends, how shippers can negotiate the best deals in shipping and what to look for in a partner that can help you during negotiations. They cover:Market uncertainty in 3 areasWhether contracting is the right choice How to mitigate risk in contract negotiationsWhat to look for in a partner during tenderingResourcesMeas...2023-07-2631 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 61: A balancing act: Is restocking on the horizon?Join us for an exciting new episode of our Navigate series, fresh from our most recent session held just last week, “A balancing act: Is restocking on the horizon?”.Tune into industry experts Sam Greenhalgh, Chief Revenue Officer at Zencargo, Sigrún Gunnhildardóttir, Chief Product Officer at AGR and Okyay Oztugran, VP Supply Chain Europe as they explore when the potential restocking period will happen and how businesses need to remain agile with inventory management solutions.They cover:Why businesses need inventory management solutionsHow business can adapt their strategies against volatile demandThe tools availa...2023-07-1228 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 60: Leveraging quality and compliance tools for better supply chain managementIn Episode 60 of Freight to the Point, we invited Jacob Nedergaard, CEO and Co-Founder of Qarma, which provides digital tools to help companies stay on top of quality and compliance in their supply chain. In this episode, Alex Hersham, CEO at Zencargo and Jacob delve into: Why quality is so important in the supply chainHow technology can enable transparency in the supply chainThe benefits of a bottom-up approach to drive supply chain optimisationJacob NedergaardJacob is the CEO and Co-founder of Qarma. Qarma provides a suite of easy-to-use digital tools to...2023-07-0528 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 59: The future of rates: Should you lock in long term?Join us for an exciting new episode of our Navigate series, fresh from our most recent session held just last week, “The future of rates: Should you lock in long term?”.Tune into industry experts Niels Madsen and Anne-Sophie as they delve into the dynamic landscape of the ocean market, uncovering key insights on topics ranging from schedule reliability to GRIs (General Rate Increases).They cover:Whether an increase in capacity will affect the marketThe future of alliances amongst carriersWhat shippers need to do to remain competitive on the rate market. 2023-06-2824 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 58: Zencargo's June Ocean UpdateWant to find out about our prediction for rate trends over the next couple of months?Then don’t miss out on the latest episode of Freight to the Point as Anne-Sophie Fribourg, VP of Ocean at Zencargo and Richard Fattal, Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder at Zencargo delve into the most recent updates on the ocean market. They talk about:The developing situation in the Panama CanalContract negotiations between ILWU and PMA Top rate market tips for shippersAnne-Sophie FribourgAnne-Sophie has over 20 years of experience in the frei...2023-06-2112 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 57: What lessons can we learn from H2How has schedule reliability improved over the past year? What will happen to the market after the 2M split?These are some of the questions we’ve answered in our most recent episode of Freight to the Point. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the current state of the ocean market and the challenges faced by the supply chain industry. As we reach the halfway point of the year, our guest, Catia Fernandes, Head of Ocean Trade Lanes at Zencargo, shares her insights and expertise. We discuss:the evolving natu...2023-06-1413 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 56: Why retailers can't ignore road freight strategy“It all starts with creating a win-win scenario where you're aligned for a mutually beneficial outcome.”This week we’re bringing you some insights on the road industry as Ahmed El-Alfy is joined by Michael Starr, Overland Commercial Director at Zencargo. Together they explore: How road freight has changed since before the pandemicThe main challenges for shippersHow shippers and carriers come together to build more value-driven relationships Michael StarrMichael Starr, Zencargo's Overland Commercial Director, brings over 15 years of expertise in logistics, freight forwarding, and SaaS across America, Australia, and Europ...2023-06-0726 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 55: Navigate - Don't forget about sustainability“For us, when we talk about regeneration and regenerative impact, sustainability is no longer enough. And that's truly at the heart of what we believe as an organisation.”Tune into our latest episode of Freight to the Point as we’ve featured another Navigate session from February with Charlotte Pumford from Vivobarefoot on ‘Don’t forget about sustainability. It’s not going away.’Together we explore:Using B-Corp as a framework to implement sustainable practicesThe importance of data and how to set a baseline for GHG emissionsHow businesses can move from a sustainable...2023-05-3124 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 54: Zencargo's May Ocean UpdateWant to find out about our prediction for rate trends over the next couple of months?Then don’t miss out on the latest episode of Freight to the Point as Anne-Sophie Fribourg, VP of Ocean at Zencargo and Richard Fattal, Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder at Zencargo delve into the most recent updates on the ocean market. They talk about:The development of the carrier industry over the past couple of monthsThe rate increases on the Trans Pacific trade earlier this monthPredictions for rate trends in June and JulyAnne-Sophie Fribourg 2023-05-1713 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 53: What does the future hold for schedule reliability?Schedule reliability has been a major talking point in the supply chain as shippers have struggled with blank sailings and schedule changes over the past few years.For this episode of Freight to the Point, we’ve invited Niels Madsen, VP of Product and Operations at Sea Intelligence, to talk about the operational challenges shippers have faced due to schedule reliability.Alongside Richard Fattal, they talk about:The factors that will affect reliability in 2023 and beyondThe future of carrier strategiesAlliance and carrier strategy in the futureNiels MadsenNiels ha...2023-05-1024 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 52: Rates: Long term vs Short Term“Now is a good time to engage in the conversation. Rates are at lower historical levels and it's a good time to be thinking in terms of contracting.”Long term or short term?That’s the question we’ve been hearing a lot around the rate market. Rates appear to be bottoming out so is now the time for shippers to finally lock in long term contracts?That’s what Richard Fattal, CCO and Co-Founder at Zencargo and Patrik Berglund, CEO and Co-Founder at Xeneta talk about in the latest episode of Freight to the Poi...2023-05-0317 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 51: How a great forwarder offers more than just great rates“Shippers are now shifting their focus from transactional price focused relationships and are more so looking for long term freight forwarding partners that align with their strategic business objectives”Disruptions have become the norm and shippers are no longer seeing the value of having a freight forwarder that just moves goods from A to B. They want a partner that improves efficiencies in their supply chain, provides solutions and will go above and beyond the day-to-day operations. Tune into the latest episode of Freight to the Point as James Fry, Director of Solutions at Zen...2023-04-2617 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 50: Coping with labour shortages in 2023“You can never completely avoid it. There will always be supply chain disruptions.”Even though China has lifted its zero-Covid policy which had a huge impact on labour shortages in the supply chain, it’s not over yet. With demonstrations in France and port disruption in Europe and the US, labour shortages are still impacting the supply chain industry.So how do you navigate it?Join Ahmed El-Alfy, Strategic Account Manager at Zencargo and Markus Klinge Knudson, Operations Manager at Zencargo as they talk about the ongoing labour shortages that are affecti...2023-04-1915 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 49: Zencargo's April Ocean UpdateIs rate erosion easing? Are shippers leaning on the spot market too much?This is what we explore in our latest Ocean Update episode as Lucie Phillips and Richard Fattal talk about major events that have happened in the ocean market over the last month. They discuss:Whether rates are bottoming outMore updates from the 2M sailing schedulesIndustrial action across Europe. Lucie PhillipsLucie is an integral part of the Zencargo team, helping with service delivery and setting up Zencargo’s ops team to scale with the righ...2023-04-1210 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 48: Being left behind? Why change is easier than firefighting with legacy systemsAre you still using manual processes and outdated systems to manage your supply chain? If so, why? Why not make the leap and invest in technologies and services that can help your supply chain work towards your business goals?This is what we explore in this week’s episode of Freight to the Point as we’ve featured another Navigate session. In this episode, Caroline Wainwright, Head of Strategic Accounts at Zencargo is joined by Taylor Burge-Paxon, Senior Customer Success Manager at Zencargo and Priscilla Parrish, Head of Logistics at Velocity Commerce and Majori...2023-04-0522 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 47: How should businesses approach inventory management?We’ve spoken a lot about consumer demand and when businesses should be restocking. But the big question is: How should businesses manage their inventory to remain agile?This is what we explore with Haukur Hannesson, CEO at AGR Dynamics as he joins Alex Hersham to talk about the value of inventory management and importance of demand and supply data.They talk about: How the relationship between inventory management and supply chains have evolvedThe importance of having access to the right data How businesses should be approaching inventory management in the supply chain...2023-03-2920 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 46: What's next for consumer demand? Part 2How are consumers reacting to economic headwinds?“At a very high level, the picture that we are seeing is that inflation will drive top level growth in the industry. We expect retail sales to hold up, but that's being driven by inflation.”For this episode of Freight to the Point, we’ve featured Part 2 of our Navigate session ‘What's next for consumer demand?’ with Alex Hersham and Richard Lim, Chief Executive of Retail Economics. They discuss: Recessionary behaviours in consumersWhat the future of retail looks likeHow businesses should prepare in the event demand incre...2023-03-2217 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 45: What's next for consumer demand? Part 1What are we hearing in terms of market inventory levels?“Nobody knows if we’re going to have restocking. Everyone thinks that we're getting to a point where inventory levels are starting to balance out, but that doesn't mean that we're going to have a restocking environment”For this episode of Freight to the Point, we’ve featured Part 1 of our Navigate session with Alex Hersham and Richard Lim, Chief Executive of Retail Economics. In this episode, they explore how the economic headwinds have changed since September and how it has affected inventory levels as a result...2023-03-1509 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 44: Zencargo's March Ocean UpdateTune into the latest episode of Freight to the Point as we’re giving you another monthly ocean update from the Zencargo team. Richard Fattal, CCO and Co-Founder at Zencargo and Marina Lennie, Director of Ocean Growth sat together to talk through some of their latest insights for February. Together, they explore:Capacity reduction strategy now vs beginning of the pandemic How to approach rates in the current marketFactors shippers should consider in the coming months Marina LennieMarina Lennie is the Director of Ocean Growth at Zencargo. Marina has ov...2023-03-0816 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 43: China’s evolution: Analysing the Impact of Changing Conditions on Consumption and ProductionWhat advice would you give to companies that are thinking of entering the Chinese market?“Go big or go home.”In our latest episode of Freight to the Point, Alex Hersham, CEO and Co-founder of Zencargo is joined by Fabienne Pellegrin, Partner at LBB Asia Limited, a brand management and consulting firm which helps brands set up or accelerate their presence in Asia.Together, they explore:What has happened since China reversed its zero-Covid policyHow this has impacted manufacturing in the countryHow the last few years have changed the way brands work in C...2023-03-0116 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 42: Ethical Resilience - Sustainability as a competitive edge“We truly believe that we're not doing enough and that we could be doing much more.”This week, we’re joined by one of Zencargo’s customers, Charlotte Pumford, Head of Sustainability and Regenerative Impact from Vivobarefoot, to explore the benefits of using sustainability as a framework for businesses and creating regenerative impact in value chains. A value chain is defined as a collaborative network of partner relationships, adding value at every stage. They talk about:The evolution of sentiment towards sustainability for businessesUsing B-Corp framework to help create a roadmap for improveme...2023-02-2220 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 41: Navigate, Zencargo's vision and mission with our co-foundersSince starting Zencargo in 2017, our co-founders have been dedicated to driving success in the supply chain.Tune into our latest episode of Freight to the Point as we’ve featured another Navigate session from October 2022. Alex Hersham and Richard Fattal, Zencargo’s co-founders, talk about Zencargo’s vision and mission and how they aim to drive impact in the supply chain industry. They delve into:Making better decisions with a wealth of dataWhat it means to drive a world with smarter tradeHow smarter trade can drive economic growthWe’re hosting Navigate again next Thur...2023-02-1523 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 40: Zencargo's February Ocean UpdateTune into the latest episode of Freight to the Point as we’re giving you another monthly ocean update from the Zencargo team. Richard Fattal, CCO and Co-Founder at Zencargo and Anne-Sophie Fribourg, VP of Ocean Procurement sat together to talk through some of their latest insights for February. Together, they explore:How the IMO regulations affects shippers and carriersThe recent announcement of the 2M alliance splitWhether it is a good time for shippers to tenderAnne-Sophie FribourgAnne-Sophie has over 20 years of experience in the freight forw...2023-02-0813 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 39: Why businesses can’t afford to ignore order fulfilmentWhy is it important to have the right fulfillment partner to help you scale your business?This is what we explore in our next episode of Freight to the Point. Today, we are joined by Alexander Leichter, CEO and Founder of byrd, who provide an all-in-one fulfillment solution that helps businesses to outsource and automate their order fulfillment. We explore:What makes byrd stand out against other fulfillment solution providers?What are some of the outcomes byrd's fulfullment solutions can provide?How does byrd support customers with their routing decisions?A...2023-02-0122 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 38: What can we learn from previous recessions to ensure supply chain resilience?It’s 2023 and we’re in a very different place compared to last year. This time last year, shippers were getting inventory in as quickly as possible and the supply chain was faced with tight capacity and blockages. Today, we are now facing a potential recession. After two consecutive quarters of destocking, demand has fallen and supply chains are looking very different. In Episode 38 of Freight to the Point, Alex Hersham is joined by Richard Lim, CEO at Retail Economics and Chantal McRoberts, Head of Advisory at Drewry Shipping Consultants as they talk about the econom...2023-01-2520 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 37: Navigate - Saving the Planet, SmarterWelcome to Freight to the Point where we’ve featured another episode from one of Navigate sessions from earlier last year. Our session, “Saving the Planet, Smarter” features Ian Powell, Head of Solutions Consulting at Zencargo, who is joined by Vivobarefoot and Pledge to talk about how businesses can track their supply chain emissions with better insights, technology and data-integration.They talk about:Why businesses should offset carbon emissions in their supply chainWhat are some of the challenges facing businesses that want to measure CO2 emissions in their supply chainMeasuring carbon emissions against...2023-01-1827 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 36: What are the lessons we’ve learnt from the last CDS migration deadline?In September 2022, shippers were required to migrate from CHIEF to the Customs Declarations Service (CDS) and declare their imports on the new system.We’re now 4 months past the deadline and importers are still struggling to migrate. HMRC have also extended the deadline to declare exports through CDS from March 2023 to November 2023 to ‘spend more time working with the industry in delivering and testing critical functionality’ and to ‘help declarants move across to the new system’.For this episode, who better to join us than Lorenzo Rossetti, Director Trade & Customs at KPMG. With nearly 40 years of experie...2023-01-1120 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 35: Zencargo’s January Ocean Update“Chinese New Year is earlier this year, and everyone is looking to really understand whether or not there’s going to be a rush on cargo in advance. The news so far is that volumes continue to be at low levels.”Tune into our first episode of 2023 as we’re giving a January Ocean Update with Marina Lennie and Richard Fattal.This month, we’re covering insights on:How an early Chinese New Year has affected shippersWhat we’re seeing in the rate marketWhether the changes in China’s zero-Covid policy will affect supply chainsMa...2023-01-0417 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 34: Our big questions for 2023How will shipping alliances change next year? Will we see a change in carrier behaviour? Will annual contracts play a big role in 2023?These are some of the questions we asked Anne-Sophie Fribourg, VP of Ocean Procurement at Zencargo. For this week’s episode Anne-Sophie sat down with Alex to answer some of the big questions we had for 2023.They cover:How will capacity affect the market next year?Will we see a shift in carrier and shipper behaviour?How will the rate market play out next year?Will sustainability impact shippers an...2022-12-2119 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 33: Solving the black box in supply chain with real-time visibility“In the past, it would cost tens of dollars per megabyte. And now it's in cents, a few cents per megabyte, depending on the country and location that you're in. And that connectivity cost is going down, creating more of a global structure around being able to connect.”Tune into another episode of Freight to the Point as Alex Hersham is joined by Krenar Komoni, CEO and Founder of Tive, a visibility solutions provider delivering critical shipment location and condition data via its real-time, best-in-class sensors. They talk about real-time visibility, how it has evolved over the year...2022-12-1420 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 32: Zencargo's December Ocean Update with Richard Fattal“We don't anticipate any shocks on the demand side coming into December. Whilst Black Friday is a peak period, and the run-up to Christmas, we do think that businesses will be running through existing stock until the new year”Are you up to date with the latest ocean freight market news? Are you prepared for the month ahead, especially as we head into 2023?In the latest episode of Freight to the Point, Marina Lennie and Richard Fattal sit down to explore what has happened in the last month and how it has affected the market. ...2022-12-0715 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 31: Navigate - 2023: It's time to take action“The industry is entering a period of managed decline. So capacity management will be key to determining what the freight levels are.”This week, we have another special episode as we’re featuring a throwback to one of our Navigate sessions in October, ‘2023: It’s Time to Take Action’. In this session, Alex Hersham and Chantal McRoberts, Head of Advisory at Drewry Shipping Consultants talk about what shippers need to do when heading into 2023.They discuss:How shippers are currently navigating the marketWhat shippers need to do when it comes to contract negotiations...2022-11-3030 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 30: Why supply chain needs a new collaboration model“The challenges were directly linked to customers not having enough inventory in the right places at the right time, as lockdown happened. No one knew, no one could predict the behaviours that would drive a consumer”.Tune into another episode of Freight to the Point as James Fry, Director of Supply Chain Solutions at Zencargo joins Helena Wood. During their conversation they discuss how shippers should be collaborating with their freight forwarder and why the traditional, transactional relationship is no longer suitable for the current market. Listen if you want to hear more about: ...2022-11-2339 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 29: What 2001 can teach us about the 2023 ocean market“Let’s go back a couple of years when we were hit by the pandemic. We kept hearing this phrase that soon we’re going to be out of the tunnel only to discover that the bridge we go onto has collapsed.”In this week’s episode Alex Hersham is joined by Lars Jensen, CEO and Partner of Vespucci Maritime as they talk about their predictions for 2023 and how they can draw lessons from the past.They delve into:The inventory-led recession in the US in the first half of 2001The potential for volatility in 2023How...2022-11-1625 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 28: Why change management will make your supply chain competitiveDigital transformation is needed to tackle the current market and a digital freight forwarder can help you achieve this. However, change management can be difficult especially as people can be afraid of change when the market is moving so quickly.So how can we educate our peers on the benefits of changing to a digital freight forwarder?In episode 28 of Freight to the Point, Elvy Jenniskens, Global Logistics and Transport Specialist at Thetford joins Helena Wood to discuss Thetford’s move to digital supply chain processes and how they used data to optimise their supply ch...2022-11-0929 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 27: Richard Fattal’s November Ocean UpdateWhat’s happened in the last month in the ocean freight industry?In this week’s episode of Freight to the Point, Richard Fattal, Zencargo’s co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer, gives us his updates on the ocean market and how it will affect rates and shippers. Episode 27 will explore:How blank sailings have not been enough to stem the decline in ratesDemand post Golden Week How supply chains will act pre-Chinese New YearRichard FattalRichard Fattal is Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Zencargo, the digital freight forwarder enabling...2022-11-0220 min

SupplyChainTalkSupplyChainTalk: Using real-time data to deliver a resilient supply chainThis is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk. Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalkThe panel discussion is titled:SupplyChainTalk: Using real-time data to deliver a resilient supply chainWhat visibility and transparency tools can help companies adapt to new market scenarios? How are digital tools evolving to take us towards more agile and resilient supply chains? Safeguarding your global supply chain and strengthening it against future disruptions This episode is hosted by Alastair Charatanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alas...2022-11-0248 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 26: Balancing demand and supply with Finnur BragasonWhat is demand planning in the supply chain?“In a nutshell, it is the process of forecasting demand for a product so it can be delivered and produced more efficiently.”Tune into the next episode of Freight to the Point as Helena Wood is joined by Finnur Bragason, Sales Director at AGR Dynamics, a company that provides demand planning and forecasting solutions to businesses. For this episode, they’ll be talking about:Why demand planning is essential nowWhat data points businesses need to look at The technological potential of demand planning...2022-10-2632 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 25: Navigate - Why now is the time to diversify your rates strategySpot rates are falling and shippers are still faced with market volatility and global uncertainties. With so many changes to account for, how should shippers approach their rate strategy to help their supply chain stay competitive?Richard Fattal is joined by Anne-Sophie Fribourg, Zencargo’s VP of Ocean and Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at Xeneta to discuss how businesses should be diversifying their rate strategy. They discuss: The changes in the marketWhat shippers should look out forHow should shippers conduct a rate strategy based on trendsResources...2022-10-1930 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 24: Balancing Risk and Opportunity During Tender Season with Chantal McRobertsTender season is approaching and with rates falling at such a rapid pace, questions have been raised by shippers about how they should approach contracting going into 2023. For this episode, Alex Hersham, co-Founder and CEO at Zencargo, is joined by Chantal McRoberts, Head of Advisory at Drewry Shipping Consultants, to talk about how shippers should approach the upcoming tender season.They discuss:The risks shippers should look out forWhether shippers should seek longer-term contracts How are people approaching index-linked contracts?Building relationships with carriers and forwardersResources...2022-10-1224 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 23: Zencargo's October Ocean Update with Richard FattalWelcome to Episode 23 of Freight to the Point. This week, Richard Fattal, Zencargo's co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer, gives us his updates on the ocean market and how it will affect shippers and rates. We'll be discussing:Blank sailings in Q4The trends in demand in October and NovemberHow the devaluation of the sterling affects supply chainResourcesRate strategy consultation Weekly Market Updates 2022-09-3019 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 22: Driving better supply chain outcomes with Zencargo’s customer success team with Zach WhiteWhat should your freight forwarder do to help you achieve your business objectives?That’s the conversation we’re having with Zach White, our VP of Customer Success as he gives us his insights on what an effective Customer Success Team looks like in the freight forwarding space. He discusses:Why your forwarder relationship needs to be more than transactional -and how to get thereHow Zencargo’s Customer Success Team works to build bespoke plans for customersHow working with a digital freight forwarder can help you approach supply chains in a strategic way 2022-09-2838 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 21: What’s happening with ocean rates this month?Welcome to another episode of Freight to the Point. This week we're super excited to launch our first of a series of monthly recurring episodes on the ocean market with co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Richard Fattal.We’ll be discussing: The industrial action across Europe which has affected supply chains. How the rate market has changedWhat shippers need to look out for when approaching Golden Week 2022-09-1422 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 20: Traditional versus digital freight forwarding with John SmithWhat are the pitfalls when working with a traditional freight forwarder?“They don’t specialise in tech and making changes to their platform is difficult for them.”This week, Helena Wood is joined by John Smith, VP of Global Operations at Zencargo as he gives his insights on how the supply chain has evolved since he started working in the industry 30 years ago. They discuss: The differences between traditional and digital freight forwardingThe pitfalls of working with a traditional freight forwarderWhy digital freight forwarders are more agile, especially in a volatile...2022-09-0732 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 19: How can you be a shipper of choice? A discussion with Chantal McRobertsShippers are still constantly battling the complexities of the ocean market and it isn’t going to get better any time soon.So how should shippers position themselves to stay on top of the volatile market?Tune into the latest episode of Freight to the Point where Chantal McRoberts, Head of Advisory at Drewry Shipping Consultants Ltd joins Helena to discuss her views on the ocean market and how it is impacting shippers. They talk about:What it means to be a ‘shipper of choice’How to become a shipper of choic...2022-08-3140 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 18: The importance of data and visibility with Michel StekelenburgWhat are the benefits shippers experience through data and visibility?We explore this topic in the latest episode of Freight to the Point as Michel Stekelenburg, Senior Director Strategic Accounts at project44 joins Helena Wood to talk about the advantages of visibility in the supply chain. They explore:The importance of data in the supply chainThe starting steps shippers should take to achieve good visibility.How the events of COVID has accelerated the adoption of visibility from shippersMichel StekelenburgMichel is the Senior Director Strategic Accounts E...2022-08-2439 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 17: Supply Chain Resilience: Welcome to the Shortage EconomyIn this episode of Freight to the Point, we’re featuring another one of our Navigate sessions which we hosted back in April, ‘Supply Chain Resilience: Welcome to the Shortage Economy’. Marina Lennie, Director of Planning and Pricing at Zencargo is joined by Bjorn Vang Jensen, VP Advisory Services at Sea Intelligence as they talk about the value of data in the shipping industry. They explore:How shippers can ensure that their data is reliableThe need for granular visibility at a container levelHow to eliminate black holes in your knowledgeResource...2022-08-1722 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 16: An insight into the shipping industry with Marina LennieTune into the latest episode of Freight to the Point as Helena Wood is joined by Marina Lennie, Director of Ocean Planning and Pricing at Zencargo as they talk about the trends in the shipping industry. They talk about:how to deliver the best pricing for customershow data and visibility can help shippers navigate the volatile marketthe trends and risks to look out for in the rate marketMarina LennieMarina Lennie is the Director of Ocean Planning and Pricing at Zencargo. Marina has over 20 years of experience in t...2022-08-1029 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 15: Identifying reliable data in the supply chain with Peter SandAre you scrutinising your data enough to understand if you’re getting the best rates and space?Tune into Episode 15 of Freight to the Point as Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at Xeneta and Helena Wood discuss how shippers should be looking at the data to understand how to navigate the market, especially as rates have come under pressure in recent months. They discuss:the value of understanding the data in your businesshow to seek reliable information in your dataPeter’s predictions for the market over the coming monthsPeter Sand 2022-08-0341 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 14: The value of strategic partnerships with Gareth DaviesAre you collaborating with the right carriers and freight forwarders to achieve operational excellence in your supply chain?Tune into this week’s episode of Freight to the Point as Gareth Davies and Helena Wood discuss the importance of strategic partnerships with both carriers and freight forwarders, and relationships in the supply chain network.They explore:The value of transparency and communicationThe importance of keeping an open mind to new partnerships with freight forwardersHow to assess whether a partnership is right for youGareth DaviesGareth Davies is...2022-07-2738 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 13: Using Data to Optimise Performance with Michel Stekelenburg, Tim Ball and Ahmed El-AlfyHow much visibility do you have over your supply chain? Is it enough to make informed decisions?Tim Ball, Director of Product Management is joined by Michel Stekelenburg, Senior Director Strategic Accounts EMEA, project44 and Ahmed-El Alfy, Zencargo’s Strategic Account Manager to discuss how businesses can optimise performance in their supply chain through data. They discuss: The benefits of granular visibilityHow businesses can ensure that their data is reliableHow data can help with short and long-term strategiesResourcesNavigate recording: Best-in-class: Using Data to Optimise Perf...2022-07-2024 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 12: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with Ella McCann-TomlinAccording to a survey by Gartner in 2021, women makeup 41% of the supply chain workforce however only 15% of those women are in senior positions. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg as DEI is not just restricted to gender diversity. For Episode 12, we invited Ella McCann-Tomlin, CEO and Founder of Ardent, a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) consultancy to talk about the value of driving DEI initiatives in an organisation.This episode explores:the first steps organisations should take when creating their DEI strategiesthe value of gathering workforce datawhy DEI needs to...2022-07-1339 min

SupplyChainTalkSupplyChainTalk: What can leaders do to optimise their productivity during a crisis?This is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk. Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk On this episode, we focus on the following news story;The 7 Must-Haves to Optimize Productivity and Engagement of a Remote Workforcehttps://www.qtigroup.com/thought-leadership/the-7-must-haves-to-optimize-productivity-and-engagement-of-a-remote-workforce The panel discussion is titled;What can leaders do to optimise their productivity during a crisis?· How can procurement and supply chain leaders motivate and help their employees during a crisis?· The importance of having a pl...2022-07-0852 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 11: Navigating customs challenges with Aaron RichardsonWhat has been the biggest challenge for customs specialists in the past decade?In this week’s episode of Freight to the Point, we’re joined by our very own Aaron Richardson, Customs Specialist at Zencargo to discuss the complexities of customs and how businesses can stay on top of the added customs legislation introduced over the past decade. They explore:The challenges of navigating Brexit custom controlsHow customs brokers should be supporting businessesThe value of building partnerships to drive business outcomesAaron RichardsonAaron is a custo...2022-07-0624 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 10: The air freight industry with Wissam MadiHow has the air freight industry developed over the past 10 years?In this week’s episode of Freight to the Point, Helena Wood is joined by Wissam Madi, VP Global Airfreight at Zencargo to discuss how the industry has evolved over time and the impact COVID has had on the air freight industry.They explore:The shift in demand for air freight over the past decadeHow businesses should include air freight into their planningThe tough conversations shippers may have with management when discussing air freight costs ResourcesCOVID-19 pag...2022-06-2931 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 9: Sustainability in the supply chain with David de PicciottoAre businesses doing enough to make their supply chains more sustainable? Find out more in this episode of Freight to the Point as Helena Wood is joined by David de Picciotto, CEO and Co-Founder of Pledge. Pledge provides tools and infrastructure to allow businesses to measure their carbon impact on their environment with a focus on the supply chain. This year, Zencargo and Pledge have worked together to offer businesses SKU visibility across shipments, and giving them an instant view on emissions in their supply chain. They discuss:Why businesses should prioritise s...2022-06-2223 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 8: Navigate Beyond with Lucie Phillips, Gareth Davies and Harold HendrickxOver the past two years, challenges such as COVID-19, rising costs and port congestion have rocked the supply chain industry.With all of these added complexities, how can businesses stay on top of their supply chain and still optimise performance with their suppliers?Lucie Phillips, Zencargo’s Chief Operations Officer, is joined by Gareth Davies, Head of Global Logistics at Lenovo, and Harold Hendrickx, Director of Global Procurement Enablement & Transformation at DS Smith, to discuss how businesses can use technology to understand and align with their suppliers. They discuss: The impo...2022-06-1536 min

Sound of Sales#26: Nasri EL-Sayegh - Insights into the blueprint of building a sales growth engine.Nasri is the VP Sales at Hokodo, leading the commercial SDR & Account Executive teams and is responsible for revenue growth across Hokodo’s key geographies. Primarily focused on developing and scaling Hokodo’s growth engine and consistently delivering value to merchants at each and every interaction. Nasri has previous scale-up experience as a sales leader at Zencargo who scaled to a $42m Series B raise and other start-up environments. Nasri started his career in financial services at Bloomberg LP. Nasri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nasri-el-sayegh-6a97ab33/ ► FOLLOW LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi...2022-06-1540 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 7: Problem solving through data solutions with Priscilla ParrishHow do you solve supply chain problems, when you can’t see what’s going on? Priscilla Parrish, Head of Logistics at Velocity Commerce explains the challenges she has faced and how she has solved problems through data. We discuss:How data drives confidence in decision makingInfluencing senior management to adopt improved data and tech in the supply chainReducing human error through API connections and data streamsUseful resourcesMicrosoft Excel video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOO31qFmi9ANavigate: Building for a Smarter Supply Chain - https://navig...2022-06-0825 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 6: The role of pricing and procurement with Catia FernandesOn this week’s episode on ‘Freight to the Point’, we invited Catia Fernandes, Head of Trade (Far East - UK) to talk about how she started in the supply chain industry through a graduate programme with Maersk, all the way to her role in the pricing and procurement team at Zencargo. This episode explores:The complexities of making the best decisions for the customerHow Zencargo reacted to space shortages on carriers last year The carrier alliances formed before the pandemicCatia Fernandes Catia Fernandes is the Head of Trade (Fa...2022-06-0127 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 5: Developing solutions in the supply chain with Ian PowellTune into Episode 5 of Freight to the Point as Ian Powell, Head of Solutions Consulting at Zencargo, talks about some of the memorable supply chain projects he has worked on and what he thinks is key to driving disruption in the industry. This episode discusses:Identifying opportunities to drive value for customersDeveloping solutions for different supply chains The types of projects Ian has worked on for customers while at ZencargoIan PowellIan is the Head of Solutions Consulting at Zencargo. He holds an MBA from Cranfield University and has wo...2022-05-2421 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 4: How to become a supply chain leader with Lucy HardingIn this week’s episode of Freight to the Point, we invited Lucy Harding, Partner and Global Head of the Procurement and Supply Chain Practice at executive search firm Odgers Berndtson, to talk about recruitment in the supply chain and how she would like to see change in the industry. This episode discusses:The role of the Chief Supply Chain OfficerThe skills required to become a supply chain leaderDiversity and inclusion in the workspaceLucy HardingLucy Harding is a Partner and Global Head of the Procurement & Supply Chain Practice at Odg...2022-05-1827 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 1: The Zencargo Co-Founder’s story by Alex HershamWe’re kicking off the podcast series with Alex Hersham, CEO and Co-Founder of Zencargo. Since co-founding the company with Richard Fattal (CCO at Zencargo), the digital freight forwarding company has raised over $50 million and has grown to over 250 people worldwide. He discusses:How he started Zencargo with his co-founderThe journey Zencargo has been on and how the company has disrupted the industryAnd the three main accelerators he thinks will create change in the industry: Data, Revenue and SustainabilityAlex Hersham, Co-Founder and CEO, ZencargoAlex Hersham is Co-founder and CEO of...2022-05-1221 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 2: Laura Odell on why we need more gender diversity in the industryIn Episode 2, we invited Laura Odell, Head of Air (Demand & Supply), Europe at Zencargo, to talk about her supply chain career journey in the Air industry. She explores:How an apprenticeship brought her to logisticsThe fast pace of the air industryGender diversity and the need for more women in senior roles in supply chains Laura Odell, Head of Air (Demand & Supply) Europe, ZencargoWith over 20 years of experience in the supply chain industry, Laura specialises in helping customers get their goods from A to B via air transport. 2022-05-1218 min

Freight to the PointEpisode 3: Tamir Strauss and Priscilla Parrish on how to build a smarter supply chainIn Episode 3, we have featured a clip from Navigate Smarter, Zencargo’s supply chain conference for professionals. This episode features Tamir Strauss, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Zencargo and Priscilla Parrish, Head of Logistics at Velocity Commerce. This session discusses:The technical problems they’ve encounteredThe raw ingredients required to start a smarter supply chainHow the right tools can help add value to the logistics functionTamir StraussTamir has over 25 years of experience in product and tech, working with companies such as Huma and Snatch before joining Zencargo. Driven by an...2022-05-1225 min

Freight to the PointFreight to the Point, Created by ZencargoWelcome to Freight to the Point, the podcast show created by Zencargo. Tune in every week as we’ll be exploring a wide range of topics from sustainability to technology from different perspectives. We will be inviting leading supply chain experts to talk about their origins, experiences, how they have made ship happen and what they think is the key to disrupting the traditional supply chain industry. 2022-04-2300 min

Does Logistics Matter?Episode 013 - Supply Chain Agility and Digital FreightAnswering Yes! to the question in this episode is Sam Greenhalgh, VP Sales Europe at Zencargo. In this episode, we talk about how in today's world, data can be a competitive edge and how digital solutions increase supply chain agility. Sam also talks about the three pillars of digital freight: Visibility, Understanding, and Execution. Please enjoy my conversation with Sam Greenhalgh.2022-01-2732 min

The Sales Engagement PodcastThe Power of MentorshipWe all need mentors.Whether you think you’re okay going it alone or not, the truth is that every person would benefit from a mentor. And not just a mentor, but a mentor from within their industry. The question is, how do you go about finding one?Finding a new mentor can be a lot like blind dating. It’s not really something that you want to just grab out of a hat. It takes time, effort, patience, and in some cases, a lot of trial and error before you find the right one. But one thing rema...2021-11-0825 min

NTHow to deal with the supply chain challenges in ocean freight? (NT webinar)Shippers have to deal with very challenging circumstances on their ocean freight. What are the outlooks? How to handle this? How does this this affect the worldwide supply chains? How will the market find a new equilibrium? During this webinar those topics will be discussed by: Onno de Jong (researcher at Ecorys) Richard Fattal (co founder at Zencargo) Presentation by Bart Pals (editor-in-chief Nieuwsblad Transport) https://www.nt.nl 2021-10-2654 min

Trade Finance TalksThe freight crisis: HGV driver shortage, shipping blockages and the digital future of freightGlobal supply chains have been and continue to be deeply impacted by the changes that have taken place in the last 12 months. From the Suez canal debacle which showed just how interconnected global supply chains truly are, to the current shortage of HGV drivers in the UK which poses a serious threat to supply lines to schools and hospitals, it is fair to say that the industry is, currently, facing significant challenges. Is the industry at a breaking point? And what can we learn from these challenges? To help me explore these questions I have Sam Greenhalgh, U...2021-09-0831 min $What\'s in the Box?$ What's in the Box?Episode #23 - From Law to Logistics a 21 year journey with Ian PowellIn this episode, we're talking about the supply chain journey from working within Volvo, a multinational manufacturing company, to Kuehne + Nagel and Zencargo. In addition, we explore the challenges and rewards of completing an MBA while managing a busy business and personal life. Aswell as discussing how to align supply chain KPI's with the business goals.I am joined by Ian Powell, a critical thinker and solution architect in the supply chain world. Ian has worked in large multinationals to scale up disruptors with one vision in mind. Making supply chains a competitive advantage. Ian has 21 years...2021-07-2634 min $What\'s in the Box?$ What's in the Box?Episode #15 - A peak behind the curtain of retail supply chain with James FryIn this episode, we're talking about the retail supply chain and how it's changed over the last 10 years. Discussing the evolution of omnichannel and rapidly changing consumer trends. Including the impacts of COVID and the supply chain solutions to adapt to the new normal. I am pleased to join James Fry, the head of solution design at Zencargo, who has worked with Europes biggest and fastest-growing retailers over the last 10 years. This episode provides some great insights into: The evolution of the retail supply chainTypical areas of opportunity discovered in most solution desi...2021-03-0239 min $What\'s in the Box?$ What's in the Box?Episode #3 - 5 key trends that have been accelerated in the supply chain with Mick JonesIn this episode, we're talking about five key trends that have been accelerated in the supply chain due to COVID and the potential impacts for businesses navigating these changes.I am joined by Mick Jones, who is a true leader in the industry, having managed and executed operations around the world for companies including; DHL, Lenovo, DS Smith and Zencargo. Some highlights worth noting that Mick:Has a degree in civil engineering & MBA In supply chain. Set up and ran DHL International supply chain which was their first end-to-end solution Was the VP of Globa...2020-10-2844 min