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The Zero100 PodcastWhy Every Enterprise Needs Continuous Planning NowIs your annual planning cycle obsolete before it's approved? This week, Zero100 VP, Research & Advisory Services Lauren Acoba, VP, Research, Kelly Coutinho, and Principal, Research, Justin Gillebo break down Continuous Planning, a new operating model that shortens the distance between signal and response. They explore what Continuous Planning is (and what it isn’t), where AI genuinely helps, and why coordination matters as decision cycles compress. A practical guide to spotting bottlenecks, evolving planning roles beyond spreadsheets, and knowing where to start.So… what is Continuous Planning? (01:53)The Covid inflection point – and why legacy planning struggles under faster cycles...
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The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures PodcastRe-Air: When TikTok Trends Meet Supply Chains: Are We All Just Chasing Viral Fads? Featuring Kevin O’Marah of zero100From time to time, we’ll re-air a previous episode of the show that our newer audience may have missed. During this episode, Santosh is joined by Kevin O'Marah, Chief Research Officer at zero100, a company that brings leaders together to power growth, resilience and sustainability through digital supply chain transformation. Santosh and Kevin explore how demand, amplified by social media platforms like TikTok, now drives supply chain operations. Kevin emphasizes the need for agility and real-time demand sensing in supply chains to adapt to rapid consumer behavior changes, the need for supply chains to balance demand and sustainability to...
2026-01-1426 minThe Zero100 PodcastYear in Review: How New Balance Navigated Disruption and Transformation in 2025Tariffs dominated headlines. AI moved from pilot to production. Automation got real. But what did 2025 actually look like for operators on the ground? New Balance COO Dave Wheeler joins Lauren Acoba, VP, Research Advisory Services at Zero100, to reflect on a year of “unpredictable disruption” – and reveal why the companies that thrived weren't chasing efficiency at all costs. From 806,000 square feet of robotic warehousing to the irreplaceable value of human craftsmanship, this is the 2025 year in review you need to hear.2025 in two words: “Unpredictable disruption” (00:54)Made in USA for 75 years – validation or new challenges? (1:41)Private ownership's long-term advantage in...
2025-12-1621 minThe Zero100 PodcastThe ROI of IoT: How Visibility Tech Is Finally Delivering on Its PromiseFor over a decade, IoT failed to live up to the hype. Now? It's quietly become one of the most transformational forces in operations — not because the buzz came back, but because sensors got cheap, 5G arrived, and edge computing actually works. Join Zero100's VP, Research Advisory Services Lauren Acoba and Principals, Research Caroline Chumakov and Jenna Fink as they unpack why visibility tech is suddenly delivering ROI, where companies are still collecting data they'll never use, and how the best operators are moving from "find this thing" to preventing problems before they happen.Why IoT endured wh...
2025-12-0920 minThe Zero100 PodcastZero100 Predictions 2026: AI Agents, Nuclear Energy, and Vanishing JobsWhat did Zero100 get right about 2025 — and what's coming in 2026? Chief Content Officer Matt Davis sits down with VP, Research Advisory Services Lauren Acoba and Principal Research Caroline Chumakov to grade last year's boldest predictions before mapping the forces that will reshape supply chains over the next 12 months. From AI agents moving into planning and sourcing, to clean energy as competitive advantage, to India's manufacturing rise and humanoid robots entering the workforce— this is your annual roadmap of trends worth watching and moves to make now.Grading 2025: How Zero100's predictions held up (01:43)Can AI move faster without clea...
2025-12-0221 minThe Zero100 PodcastFrom Delivery to Dine-In: How DoorDash Is Reinventing Small Business CommerceDoorDash isn't just delivering dinner – it's transforming how small businesses run. This week, VP, Strategy & Operations Parisa Sadrzadeh joins Zero100 Chief Content Officer Matt Davis to take us inside the systems powering the restaurant experience today. From the new Going Out feature blending digital and in-person moments to partner-first design principles that work across thousands of kitchens, Parisa reveals what supply chain leaders can learn from frontline food ops.Inside the DoorDash playbook: delivery, dine-in, and everything between (01:22)Building for the moments that matter: why restaurant tech must respect craft over complexity (04:13)How Gen Z is pushing commerce and omnichannel...
2025-11-2528 minThe Zero100 PodcastThe Zero100 Mailbag: Your Biggest AI Questions, AnsweredThe best questions come from the messy middle of transformation. Join Zero100’s Principals, Research Caroline Chumakov and Jenna Fink, and Chief Research Officer Kevin O'Marah as they answer the questions keeping supply chain leaders up at night in our first mailbag episode: How do you balance quick AI wins with paradigm-shifting transformation? What actually measures Copilot's impact? And to what degree can organizational resistance slow change? Real questions, actionable answers.Introducing the Zero100 Mailbag (00:05) Balancing incremental vs transformational AI strategy (1:06) Manufacturing transformation: task automation or systems redesign? (5:00) Measuring Copilot productivity and AI ROI (10:02) How to manage organizational resist...
2025-11-1822 minThe Zero100 PodcastZero100 Live 2025: The AI Agent Reality CheckThe hype is high for agentic AI – but what's the reality on the ground? Fresh off Zero100’s Live 2025 events in London and San Diego, the Zero100 team reveals what's actually working in supply chain transformation. Spoiler alert: it’s not about deploying AI and declaring victory. It's about the unsexy fundamentals – data ownership, fusion teams, and the Translators who bridge tech and ops. Featuring: VP, Data & Analytics Cody Stack, VP, Research Advisory Services Lauren Acoba, and Account Executive Jen Smith. Live in a nutshell: Bold vision meets pragmatic action (00:53) Taking Live international: Impressions from London and San Diego (2:10) C...
2025-11-1121 minThe Zero100 PodcastThe Executive Edge: Storytelling Secrets to Win Board Buy-InIn a world drowning in data and AI hype, the leaders who win aren't the ones with the best algorithms – they're the ones who can tell the best stories. Join Zero100’s Chief Research Officer Kevin O'Marah and Principal Research Caroline Chumakov as they explore storytelling as a critical leadership strategy for digital supply chain transformation and provide practical tips for winning over skeptical boardrooms. The neuroscience of storytelling (02:53) Why storytelling matters more than ever in the age of AI (04:18) The essential ingredients: Conflict, emotion, and a hero at the center (05:50) What we can learn from Indra Nooyi, Sara Bla...
2025-11-0426 minThe Zero100 PodcastAPAC's Digital Revolution: Leaders, Innovations, and Strategies to Try NowOnce known for low-cost production, the Asia-Pacific region now sets the global pace in digital integration, real-time orchestration, and AI-powered operations. From China’s consumer-driven factories to Singapore’s strategic investment in talent, APAC has created supply chains where data, decisions, and execution move as one. On this week’s episode of the podcast, the Zero100 team unpacks what’s driving this momentum – and why leaders everywhere can’t afford to ignore it. Featuring: Principal Research, Suzanne Lindsay, Senior Research Analyst, Jalen Thibou, and VP, Research, Kelly Coutinho. What’s driving APAC’s digital edge in supply chain? (00:50) Inside the factorie...
2025-10-2820 minThe Zero100 PodcastFusion Teams and How to Build ThemIn the age of AI, the most powerful investment you can make has nothing to do with technology – and everything to do with your org chart. Enter fusion teams: cross-functional powerhouses that combine tech and ops expertise to deliver digital products at scale. In this episode, the Zero100 team looks at the personas that drive success and unpacks how to build, empower, and measure the success of these teams across the supply chain. Featuring: VP, Data & Analytics Cody Stack, Principal Analyst Caroline Chumakov, and VP, Research Lauren Acoba.What are fusion teams, exactly? (00:58) Meet the key players: Citizens, Tra...
2025-10-2122 minThe Zero100 PodcastPreparing Your Team for a Digital-First World with Bonnie FetchThe recent digital tech boom has reshaped how supply chains operate – and the skills that powered the last era aren’t the ones that will define the next. This week, Bonnie Fetch, EVP and President, Operations at Cummins, sits down with Caroline Chumakov, Principal Analyst at Zero100, to explore how leaders can develop and empower the supply chain talent of tomorrow and build fusion teams that drive the best tech solutions.The role of humans in an automated world (03:05) Spotting and developing tech-ops “Translators” (05:36) Why fusion teams are crucial for innovation (10:11) The human skills that matter most in a tech-driv...
2025-10-1423 minThe Zero100 PodcastIs Trump’s Tariff Strategy Paying Off?Six months after Trump declared “Liberation Day,” tariff revenues are up, and major US investment pledges are rolling in. But at the same time, costs are rising, and global sourcing strategies are shifting fast. This week, the Zero100 team explores reshoring readiness, friendshoring alternatives, and the role of AI and robotics in turning volatility into opportunity, outlining the steps supply chain leaders must take to build resilience in a reshaped global market. Featuring: Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah, VP, Research, Geraint John, and Principal Analyst Caroline Chumakov. Breaking down Trump’s tariff playbook (00:05) What the numbers really say about...
2025-10-0728 minThe Zero100 PodcastWhat Can the West Learn from China’s EV Disruptors?China's electric vehicle manufacturers are changing the game with seamless ecosystems that blend digital and physical production – and they're scaling without friction. This week, the Zero100 team explores how companies like BYD and Xiaomi are producing high-quality EVs faster and cheaper than Western competitors, and breaks down the operating lessons every supply chain leader needs to know. Featuring: Principal Analysts Suzanne Lindsay and Jenna Fink, and VP, Research Kelly Coutinho. The three waves of China’s EV innovation (00:51) How robotics help Xiaomi produce 1,000 cars a day with just 2,000 workers (02:28) Unpacking BYD's battery advantage (04:26) How STEM talent powers China's automotive...
2025-09-3016 minThe Zero100 PodcastThe Next Big Thing: 3 Tech Breakthroughs to Watch (That Aren’t Agentic AI)The hype around agentic AI is real, but it’s not the only tech worth watching. This week, the Zero100 team shares the innovations they’re most excited about, including vibe coding, simulation, and AI-enhanced wearables. Tune in to find out how they're being leveraged to cut costs, boost safety, and empower problem solving across supply chain. Featuring: Chief Research Officer Matt Davis, VP, Research Lauren Acoba, and Principal Analyst Caroline Chumakov. Simulation, digital twins, and ”hacking uncertainty” (05:40) How vibe coding is revolutionizing supply chain innovation (09:26) The AI wearables that could transform human capability (14:14) All together now: Building the next su...
2025-09-2323 minThe Zero100 PodcastWhat CEOs Need from Operations Leaders Now with Jim RowanJoin Jim Rowan, former CEO and President of Volvo Cars, and Kevin O’Marah, Chief Research Officer at Zero100, as they discuss how supply chain leaders can navigate today's business environment. Jim shares his framework of six interconnected technologies for future relevance, explains how AI is reshaping organizations into dynamic neural networks, and offers practical advice for leaders seeking to become strategic partners to their CEOs. CSCO/COO evolution: From support to strategic partners (01:00)The six game-changing technologies that will drive future relevance (03:27)Agentic AI’s potential impact on strategy and the org chart (08:20)How software-first thinking transforms suppl...
2025-09-1635 minThe Zero100 PodcastWorkforce 2030: Critical Skills for a Digital FutureAI is here. Your job is changing. But what skills will actually keep you ahead of the curve? This week, El Iza Mohamedou, Head of the OECD Centre for Skills, shares her insights on the most critical skills needed to thrive in an increasingly automated world, and the role executives must play in developing the workforce of tomorrow.Three critical skill categories Fortune 500 CEOs can’t ignore (00:56)The “soft skills” origin story (06:40)How countries and companies are tackling rapid skills development (09:10)What Singapore’s SkillsFuture policy gets right (12:01)What it takes to lead a true AI skills transformation (14:29)Emerging...
2025-09-0926 minThe Zero100 PodcastRisky Business: Cybersecurity, Sustainability, and Ethics in the Age of AIAI can accelerate a fully digital supply chain, but it can also bring cyberattacks, ethical dilemmas, and sustainability risks. Zero100 Principal Analyst Suzanne Lindsay and VPs, Research Geraint John and Kelly Coutinho explore the threats faced by leaders today and what they can do to protect their organizations.Why cybersecurity is the CSCO’s problem after all (02:47) Fighting AI threats with AI (06:29) A blueprint for cyber-resilient supply chains (09:10) Can AI power true sustainability? (12:01) Safeguarding the human workforce in the agentic AI era (18:01) The dark side vs the gains: Striking the AI balance (20:24)
2025-09-0221 minThe Zero100 PodcastIs Tim Cook Still the Leader Apple Needs?Tim Cook has generated more than $3 trillion in shareholder value as Apple’s CEO, yet tariff pressures and the AI arms race are putting his operational rigor to the test. On the Zero100 Podcast, Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah and VP, Research Geraint John dissect whether Cook’s “balanced excellence” can keep Apple relevant and resilient in a morphing trade landscape. Tim Cook vs Steve Jobs: Who was the better CEO? (00:35) From leader to laggard: Apple's product innovation downturn (02:42) Trade, tariffs, and Trump (06:42) The plausibility of a US-made iPhone (09:26) Reflections of Cook’s big bet on China (11:59) What aspiring COOs ca...
2025-08-2521 minThe Zero100 PodcastInside Pfizer's Evolving Pharma Supply ChainThe COVID pandemic was a stress test for Pfizer’s vaccine supply chain – and a powerful catalyst for change. This week, Barbara Garcia (VP, Americas Supply Chain) and Fiona Ardagh (VP, EMEA Supply Chain) tell Zero100 Principal Analyst Jenna Fink how they built a more agile, integrated, and resilient supply chain to meet surging demand and prepare for future challenges. What it was like working at Pfizer during the pandemic (0:52)How the business adapted to meet new challenges (2:43)Addressing global supply chain weak spots (5:11)Powered by people: How talent kept Pfizer moving (7:17)Redefining customer experience and delivering breakthroughs (12:35)How AI...
2025-08-1821 minThe Zero100 PodcastUnlocking the Hidden Cash in Your Supply ChainCaught between margin pressures and looming price hikes? The Zero100 team reveals how supply chain leaders can free up cash and boost profitability without sacrificing customer experience or revenue. Featuring: Research Analyst Jalen Thibou and Principal Analysts Jenna Fink and Suzanne Lindsay. Why companies are struggling to hit cost and growth targets (1:54)Nailing the elusive balance between cost and growth (3:18)How Unilever and Gap model long-term cash flow leadership (4:32)Replicable cost optimization plays from Samsung and Lenovo (6:44)Your best reinvestment bets (8:41)Making the cost optimization mindset stick (12:46)
2025-08-1115 minThe Zero100 PodcastIn the Age of Automation, How Do You Rightsize Your Workforce?Given the productivity wins AI and AI agents offer, cutting headcount might seem like an obvious strategic move. But real efficiency, org success, and long-term growth hinge on rightsizing, not downsizing. VP, Research Lauren Acoba and Principal Analysts Jenna Fink and Caroline Chumakov explore why end-to-end workflow reinvention, redefining roles, and reskilling talent are a necessity in the agentic age. The critical difference between downsizing and rightsizing (00:40)Avoiding the trap of short-termism in workforce planning (2:50)Lessons in building human-agent workflows (6:41)How leadership paradigms shift in the agentic era (8:41)Shaping the supply chain worker of the future (12:30)Roles that a...
2025-08-0425 minThe Zero100 PodcastFreedom to Spend Smartly: Unpacking Bayer's Procurement Power PlayIn procurement, tight control over external spend is a golden rule for cost savings. But what would happen if leaders loosened the reins? Malik Akhtar, Chief Procurement Officer at Bayer Consumer Health, tells Zero100 VP, Research Geraint John how the company’s "Freedom to Spend Smartly" strategy is putting buying power in the hands of non-procurement users while keeping spend and supplier numbers in check.The why and the how of Freedom to Spend Smartly (00:56) Initial concerns and selling the policy to the CFO (3:20)Managing governance and non-compliance (4:24) How AI is help...
2025-07-2817 minThe Zero100 PodcastNew Tariffs, New Tech, New Remit: Reflections from Off the Grid 2025What's keeping today’s top supply chain leaders up at night? And what opportunities are they most excited about? The Zero100 team shares their biggest takeaways from Off the Grid 2025, our recent gathering of 50+ CSCOs and COOs in Ireland, exploring everything from the future of tariffs and agentic AI to the power of fusion teams and the expanding COO remit. Featuring: Content Director Allyssia Alleyne and VPs, Research Kelly Coutinho and Geraint John.First things first: What is Off the Grid? (1:50) Key themes: New rules of global trade and the rise of agentic AI (02:48) How supply chain leaders are...
2025-07-2119 minThe Zero100 PodcastNovo Nordisk & Eli Lilly: Manufacturing Lessons from the GLP-1 GiantsAs GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound took the world by storm, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly faced a massive question: how do you fill the need at maximum speed? This week, we pull back the curtain on the strategies that allowed both companies to scale their manufacturing and cement market dominance, offering takeaways for any leader navigating unprecedented demand. Featuring: Principal Analysts Caroline Chumakov and Jenna Fink.Contextualizing the appetite for GLP-1s (0:46)Build, buy, acquire: How Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are meeting demand (04:05)The implications of Novo Nordisk’s $16.5 billion Catalent acquisition (05:53)How to decide wh...
2025-07-1425 minThe Zero100 PodcastThe COO's Guide to Agentic AILast year, we predicted that 1 in 5 supply chains would adopt AI agents by the end 2025 – and six months in, the data suggests we’re already there. This week on the podcast, Chief Content Officer Matt Davis and VP, Research Lauren Acoba discuss how we got here and provide an adoption framework for COOs trying to realize the opportunity ahead.Zero100's prediction: 1 in 5 supply chains adopt AI agents by the end 2025 (00:37)What sets agentic AI apart from other forms of automation? (3:47)Agentic AI hotspots across operations (6:15)How Alibaba leverages agents for supplier selection and negotiation (7:34)Porsche's innovative approach to q...
2025-07-0720 minThe Zero100 PodcastDecoding Unilever’s AI AdvantageWhen it comes to tech innovation, one topic has dominated the first half of 2025: the meteoric rise of AI agents. And at Unilever, this tech isn’t just “coming soon” – it’s already here. This week, Willem Uijen (Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer, Unilever) and Lauren Acoba (VP, Research, Zero100) discuss how the company is leveraging agents, as well as its broader AI strategy. Looking back at the evolution of AI, from Deep Blue to autonomous agents (1:17) Unilever’s approach to AI implementation and ROI (03:29) The key drivers for agentic success: upskilling and guardrails (05:50)Where agentic AI is d...
2025-06-3020 minThe Zero100 PodcastThe Data Diaries: What We Learned Building Our Own LLMChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot – LLMs are everywhere. But how do you integrate them into your operations? After a year spent developing our own LLM, the Zero100 team shares hard-won lessons and a primer on getting LLM design right. Featuring: VP Data & Analytics Cody Stack, Senior Manager, Data Science Julia Dahlgren, and Data Scientist Prajwal Bn.Why we built our own LLM (1:37)Key considerations for your build vs buy decision (2:55)How we leveraged open-source components (5:39)The promise – and challenge – of knowledge graphs (7:42) Encouraging adoption and winning buy-in from leadership (9:38)Why prompt engineering and quality training data are underrated (12:44)The business case f...
2025-06-2518 minThe Zero100 PodcastEurope Is Closing In on Its Climate Targets. What Does That Mean for Supply Chain?Despite recent pushback against green policy, the EU is on track to score a major environmental win. The Zero100 team dives into what supply chain leaders and policymakers can learn from this success, and how companies are still fulfilling their sustainability pledges. Featuring: Principal Analysts Jenna Fink and Caroline Chumakov and Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah.Why we're not surprised by a European climate win (1:00)Key lessons for all following the EU's climate success (5:17)PepsiCo and Mars' win-win sustainability strategies revealed (6:53)Why green policy rollbacks shouldn't stall supply chain action (8:35)Getting practical with emissions reductions: Stories from Ki...
2025-06-0923 minThe Zero100 PodcastWhat’s Next for the Supply Chain Tech Stack?GenAI and autonomous agents are catapulting supply chains into a future that was unimaginable just five years ago, and the pace of innovation is only accelerating. Join Zero100 Chief Content Officer Matt Davis and Principal Analyst Suzanne Lindsay as they reflect on the last 20 years of digital supply chains and how to navigate today’s tech landscape.How Amazon amassed an incredible human sentiment dataset (2:01)New challenges, opportunities in evaluating the world of solution providers (4:04)Unilever's approach to breaking down functional siloes for tech breakthroughs (8:32)The new (and eternal) decision parameters for tech selection (13:37)Top tips for future-proofing yo...
2025-06-0224 minThe Zero100 PodcastBot Bosses and Digital Teammates: Designing the Agentic AI Org ChartAI agents could make up a significant part of company org charts within the next five years, supercharging human productivity. This week, we look at the roles, org structures, and leadership approaches needed to drive these teams forward. Featuring: Chief Content Officer Matt Davis and Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah.Unpacking Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index and the coming agent shake-up (01:00) Moderna’s fusion of HR and IT (02:30) Supply chain hiring trends for agentic AI (4:10)“The Path to 40” and bot boss leadership (07:43) Amazon’s two-pizza teams, Spotify guilds, and other model...
2025-05-2622 minThe Zero100 Podcast“Bigger Than ChatGPT”: What Agentic AI Means for Supply ChainAutonomous AI agents have gone from sci-fi fodder to the stuff of TikToks and celebrity-fronted commercials. Amid the building buzz, the Zero100 team delivers a primer on the tech and how to implement it in supply chain. Featuring: Principal Analysts Jenna Fink and Caroline Chumakov and Research Analyst Jalen Thibou. AI agents have infiltrated the mainstream media (00:52)The promise of AI agents as teammates, not tools (04:53)What’s the difference between genAI and agentic AI? (05:13)Agentic in action: Supply chain use cases from Dow, C.H. Robinson, Yum! Brands, and Klarna (06:48)A primer on agent orchestration and why it...
2025-05-1923 minThe Zero100 PodcastSustainable, Innovative, Collaborative: PepsiCo's Supercharged SRMIn today's volatile trade environment, how can you ensure your supplier relationships not only endure but flourish? PepsiCo's Chief Procurement Officer Marcelo Stefani tells Zero100 VP, Research Geraint John about how the company has revamped its SRM strategy. The secret ingredient: Why SRM is a non-negotiable at Pepsico (1:03)Marcelo's key learnings along the SRM journey (1:53)Beyond cost savings: How stronger supplier relationships offer tangible value (4:08)How Pepsico creates "one voice, one team" for suppliers (8:56)What's next for Pepsico's SRM superpower? (11:28)
2025-05-1216 minThe Zero100 PodcastThe Psychology of Virality: Zero100’s Cheat Codes for Tech AdoptionWhat if, instead of pushing change onto people, we could design it to spread itself? The Zero100 team breaks down how to use the psychological hacks that fuel memes and movements to spread new ideas within supply chain organizations. Featuring: VP Research Lauren Acoba, Principal Analyst Caroline Chumakov, and VP Research Analytics Cody Stack.Tariffs, agentic AI, and deeper disruption ahead (3:17)The reason change needs to spread faster? Creative destruction (5:51)Why the old playbook for change no longer works (8:07)What viral change looks like in a work setting (11:01)How Unilever avoids the dilution effect (13:19)The secret to getting...
2025-05-0527 minThe Zero100 PodcastThe State of Supply Chain: 100 Days of Trump 2.0Since Trump's return to office, supply chain leaders have been scrambling to adapt to new tariffs and a culture of uncertainty. This week, Chief Research Officer Kevin O'Marah, VP Research Geraint John, and Principal Analyst Caroline Chumakov reflect on the first 100 days of the President's new term and unpack what comes next.Panic or pause? Leaders' immediate reactions to tariffs (00:45)Next steps for navigating the new trade landscape (4:11)What an impending recession could mean for supply chain (7:51)Product pricing strategies amid inflation (13:45)Is the death of the Trans-Pacific Partnership the reason we're in this situation? (16:15)The implications of...
2025-04-3027 minThe Zero100 PodcastOmni-Innovation: How Walmart Is Reimagining RetailWalmart has long set the bar for omnichannel innovation, with breakthroughs connecting store operations, e-commerce, logistics automation, and sourcing. Ahead of 3xOmni – an event co-hosted by Zero100 and Walmart – Andrea Albright (EVP, Sourcing, Walmart; Operating Partner, Massmart) and Lauren Acoba (VP Research, Zero100) discuss how the retailer’s strategy has evolved with consumer expectations and what comes next. Unpacking the evolution of omnichannel shopping (1:04)Inside Walmart's next-gen omni playbook (3:35)How AI powers ethical sourcing and strategy at Walmart (4:55)Breaking down siloes to deliver on hyper-personalization (7:07)The secrets to optimizing supply networks using AI (11:02)Overcoming cultural inertia: the power of psycholo...
2025-04-2320 minThe Zero100 PodcastIt’s Not You, It’s Tariffs: Can Your Supplier Relationships Survive a Trade War?As global trade volatility soars, many supplier relationships could be headed for a rough patch. Zero100 discusses how leaders can not only maintain those relationships but strengthen them for mutual benefit. Featuring: Chief Content Officer Matt Davis, VP Research Geraint John, and Principal Analyst Jenna Fink.The best relationship advice the team has ever received (00:49)How trade shifts and regulation are putting supplier relationships under strain (1:58)Why strong supplier relationship management (SRM) is so important – and why it’s not been prioritized (3:13)Preferred pricing and premium service: The financial incentives for strong SRM (6:55)The Zero100 STEER framework for becom...
2025-04-1426 minThe Zero100 PodcastToo Much, Too Soon? Unpacking Retail's Digital RollbackWhen it comes to customer service automation, have we gone too far, too fast? The Zero100 team ponders how to balance human interaction and self-service in retail and elsewhere in supply chain. Featuring: Chief Content Officer Matt Davis and Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah.
2025-04-0724 minThe Zero100 PodcastIs Simulation Supply Chain's Next Digital MVP?You don’t have to imagine a world where you can create a virtual replica of your physical supply chain – the tech is already here. This week, the Zero100 team discusses how leaders can use simulation to pre-model risk, test scenarios, and optimize operations. Featuring: VP Research Strategy Steve Hochman, Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah, and Head of Research Analytics Cody Stack.
2025-03-3128 minThe Zero100 PodcastMind the Automation Gap: Building Toward a Human-Machine FutureAutomating a desk-based process is one thing. Installing legions of robots on the frontline is another. This week, the Zero100 team unpacks the unique challenges and opportunities of automating factories and warehouses. Featuring: VP Research Strategy Steve Hochman, Principal Analyst Jenna Fink, and Chief Research Officer Kevin O'Marah. Fact vs fiction: the future of frontline automation (00:48)Unpacking the automation gap between laptop and physical work (4:31)Presenting automation to the C-suite: a new business case (8:24)Secrets to accelerating your automation journey (11:27)Are design constraints holding back innovation? Medtronic thinks so. (13:32) How Coca-Cola and Renault use simulation to change the...
2025-03-2428 minThe Zero100 PodcastForum in Focus: Tariffs, Change, and Next Wave DigitalWhat happens when you get 100 of the world’s most influential CSCOs and COOs in a room together? This week, the Zero100 team shares a behind-the-scenes look at Forum 2025, revealing how supply chain leaders are preparing business to cope in troubled times. Featuring: VPs Research Lauren Acoba and Geraint John, and VP of Membership, Daria Crane. What is Zero100 Forum? (1:46)Defining “Next Wave Digital” in three key themes (02:52) Attendee attitudes on change, talent, and Trump’s tariffs (4:52)Insights on relocation, lobbying, and more from Zero100’s Tariff Playbook (7:52) How leaders are responding to shifting trade dynamics (12:04)AI whiplash and the end o...
2025-03-1720 minThe Zero100 PodcastWho Sets AI’s Moral Compass?Governments, corporations, disruptive startups – when it comes to AI, who gets to decide what’s right and wrong? On the Zero100 Podcast, the team waxes philosophical (and then gets practical) about the ethical implementation and regulation of AI for the betterment of supply chain and society. Featuring: Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah and Senior Manager, Data Science Julia Dahlgren. Differentiating between AI agents, AGI, and "sentient" AI (00:34)What we talk about when we talk about “ethical” AI (3:14)What the Industrial Revolution can teach us about AI’s potential impact (6:12)The implications of the global power struggle over AI (9:00)Deep...
2025-03-0322 minThe Zero100 PodcastC-Suite in Focus: What’s Driving Decisions NowAmid tariff drama, AI developments, and geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain leaders are being pulled in all directions – but tapping into C-suite priorities provides some much-needed clarity. On the latest episode of the podcast, the Zero100 team cut through the noise and pull out key lessons for leaders. Featuring: VPs Research Geraint John and Lauren Acoba and Head of Research Analytics Cody Stack.The making of our latest report, “The C-Suite Agenda: How Boardroom Priorities Are Reshaping Operations” (4:12)How C-suite leaders are responding to tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty (6:01)Resilience on offense and the case for lobbying (8:02)Why executives are getting...
2025-02-1724 minThe Zero100 PodcastUnravelling Supply Chain’s Scope 3 Data ConundrumBetween the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (CCDAA), supply chain leaders are in for a regulatory wake-up call. But is the challenge of compliance an opportunity in disguise? On the podcast, Zero100 VP Research Steve Hochman and Principal Analyst Jenna Fink discuss how leaders can seize this opportunity to secure a supplier information advantage over competitors. Members, check out our latest report for me: https://members.zero100.com/the-scope-3-data-revolution/ Non-members, check out a preview here: https://zero100.com/the-scope-3-data-revolution/ Setting the sta...
2025-02-0323 minThe Zero100 PodcastTrump, Tariffs, and Trade Wars: What to Expect and What to DoAs President Donald Trump begins his second term, leaders are bracing themselves for sweeping tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada. At face value, this doesn’t look good for global supply chains. But are disruption and inflation inevitable? In the latest episode of the podcast, Chief Content Officer Matt Davis, VP Research Steve Hochman, and Head of Research Analytics Cody Stack unpack the implications of these proposed policy shifts.For more insights, visit: https://zero100.com/Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zero100inc/How supply chain leaders are re...
2025-01-2222 minThe Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures PodcastWhen TikTok Trends Meet Supply Chains: Are We All Just Chasing Viral Fads? Featuring Kevin O’Marah of zero100Highlights from their conversation include:Kevin’s Background in Supply Chain (0:41)zero100 Overview (1:15)Demand vs. Supply Dynamics (4:08)Impact of Social Media on Demand (5:05)Understanding TikTok (6:14)Gen Z and Demand Persistence (13:22)Sustainability Challenges (15:23)Designing a TikTok Supply Chain (18:55)Successful Examples in Supply Chain (21:15)This or That Segment: TikTok vs. Instagram (23:34)This or That Segment: Airfreight or Ocean Cargo (24:30)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (25:38)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...
2025-01-1526 minThe Zero100 Podcast2024 in Review: Moments that Defined Supply ChainFrom tariff threats and inflation to labor disputes and genAI, it’s been a big year for supply chain. To close out 2024, Zero100 Advisory Board members Stephanie Pullings Hart (EVP, Global Head of Operations at Nestlé) and Karin Shanahan (EVP, Global Product Development and Supply at Bristol Myers Squibb), and VP Research Lauren Acoba, dive into the year’s top stories, the tech of tomorrow, and their supply chain priorities for the year ahead.Reminiscing about our beloved holiday traditions (0:49)Encapsulating 2024 in one word (2:33)Addressing the elephant in the room: sustainability (4:52)What it really means to be resilient amids...
2024-12-2027 minThe Zero100 Podcast10 For ’25: Zero100's Supply Chain PredictionsWe may not have a crystal ball, but Zero100's data analysis has identified 10 major shifts supply chain leaders need to watch out for in 2025. This week, the team reveals the rationale behind their predictions and breaks down what they mean for you. Featuring: VP Research Lauren Acoba, Head of Research Analytics Cody Stack, and Content Director Allyssia Alleyne.Members, get the full rundown of our predictions on the Member’s Hub: https://members.zero100.com/10-for-25/ Non-members, check out a preview here: https://zero100.com/10-for-25/ The Zero100 approach to predicting the future (0:49)What...
2024-12-0920 minThe Zero100 PodcastSourcing's Digital Revolution is Long Overdue. Will AI Be the Catalyst?Sourcing has been last in line for tech investment and innovation for quite some time. But AI and a wave of new digital technology have the potential to turbocharge the function – if leaders seize the moment now. On this week's podcast, the Zero100 team discuss frameworks and use cases to inspire leaders ready to take the leap. Featuring: VP Research Lauren Acoba, and VP Research Geraint John.Why sourcing has lagged in tech innovation (2:10)Inside Zero100’s latest report, “Reinventing the First Mile: AI Powers a New Generation of Digital Sourcing” (4:45)How Tesco, Siemens Energy, Unilever, and Maersk are using...
2024-11-2524 minThe Zero100 PodcastZero100 Live 2024: AI Takes The MainstageZero100 Live 2024 didn’t just explore AI’s future impact. It delivered a bold blueprint for supply chain leaders ready to harness the AI revolution. This week on the podcast, the team unpacks the moments that made waves and the insights that left our audience buzzing (plus a few behind-the-scenes stories.) Featuring: VP Research Steve Hochman, Principal Research Jenna Fink, and Senior Account Director Jack Polikoff. Unpacking the vibe at Zero100 Live (00:41)The topics that got people talking (2:37)What supply chain leaders really think about fusion teams and sustainability (7:23)Recapping the winner's formula for AI ROI (11:29)Our favorite momen...
2024-11-1117 min
Next Level Supply Chain with GS1 USHarnessing AI for Smarter, Faster Supply Chains with Steve HochmanWith disruptions becoming more frequent, companies must adapt or risk falling behind. To stay ahead, many are embracing new technology, with AI emerging as a powerful tool for enhancing supply chain agility and resilience. In this episode, Steve Hochman, VP of Research at Zero100, joins hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl to talk about the key trends shaping the future of supply chains. He highlights the need for organizations to adapt by improving cross-functional collaboration and leveraging artificial intelligence. In today's rapidly changing global environment, organizations must focus on their people, processes, and t...
2024-11-0634 minNext Level Supply Chain with GS1 USHarnessing AI for Smarter, Faster Supply Chains with Steve HochmanWith disruptions becoming more frequent, companies must adapt or risk falling behind. To stay ahead, many are embracing new technology, with AI emerging as a powerful tool for enhancing supply chain agility and resilience. In this episode, Steve Hochman, VP of Research at Zero100, joins hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl to talk about the key trends shaping the future of supply chains. He highlights the need for organizations to adapt by improving cross-functional collaboration and leveraging artificial intelligence. In today's rapidly changing global environment, organizations must focus on their people, processes, and t...
2024-11-0634 minThe Zero100 PodcastOmnichannel Is Everywhere. So What Comes Next?There’s more to omnichannel strategy than DTC shipping and BORIS policies. The Zero100 team discuss the next evolution of omnichannel supply chains, sharing success stories from across industries and new opportunities enabled by AI and other advanced tech. Featuring: Chief Content Officer Matt Davis, VP Research Lauren Acoba, and VP Research Steve Hochman.What does omnichannel mean in 2024? (1:13) Why supply chain leaders struggle to get omnichannel right (2:33)How T-Mobile turns demand and attribute analysis into B2B success (4:46)Identifying product attributes – and how AI can help (6:40)How to convert customer needs into practical strategies (8:55)Omnichannel opportunities before the l...
2024-10-3022 minThe Zero100 PodcastHow to Win at Supply Chain AI: Zero100’s Safe BetsFeeling lucky? On the latest episode of the podcast, the Zero100 team reveal where supply chain leaders are investing in AI to see the greatest business rewards across planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics, and identify areas with untapped potential. Featuring: Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah and VP Research Geraint John.Zooming in on digital as a competitive differentiator (00:25)Introducing Zero100’s AI Maturity Survey and investment categories (3:13) Where companies like HP, Komatsu, and Henkel are investing and seeing returns in planning (5:36) What’s stalling sourcing’s AI revolution? (8:16)The one safe bet for AI investment in sourcin...
2024-10-1824 minThe Zero100 PodcastWhat Does the 2024 US Election Mean for Supply Chain?This year has seen a slew of high-profile elections worldwide. And now, all eyes are on the US as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump vie for the presidency. On the podcast, the Zero100 team breaks down what a victory for either candidate could mean for supply chain, translating policy into priorities for global operations. Featuring: Chief Content Officer Matt Davis, Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah, and VP Research Lauren Acoba.How a Trump or Harris presidency could influence global trade flows (especially with China) (3:21) What a Harris win could mean for trade unions, wages, and the natur...
2024-09-3025 minThe Zero100 PodcastHuman-Machine Teams Are the Future. But How Do They Work?From autonomous agents to specialized robotics, AI is transforming supply chain. But next-gen tech requires a next-gen workforce to maximize its potential. In the latest episode of the podcast, the Zero100 team discuss the mechanics of building human-machine teams and a skills profile for the supply chain worker of tomorrow. Featuring: Chief Content Officer Matt Davis and VP Research Lauren Acoba.Reflecting on one year of ChatGPT Enterprise (1:51)AI’s swift transition from tool to teammate (3:35)The logic of divvying up tasks on hybrid human-machine teams (5:17)How AI is changing roles and helping employees at Unilever, BMW, and Wa...
2024-09-1623 minThe Zero100 PodcastRewriting the Resilience Playbook for Supply ChainOlympic medalists and supply chain leaders have something in common: an obsession with resilience. But is it time for us to rethink our approach? In the latest episode of the podcast, the Zero100 team discusses how resilience strategies – from dual sourcing supply to predictive analytics – can help companies turn threats into opportunities. Featuring: Chief Content Officer Matt Davis, VP Research Geraint John, and VP Research Lauren Acoba.What leaders get wrong when it comes to resilience (3:49)Why companies are diversifying their supply bases beyond China (8:53)The challenge of balancing short-term costs with potential long-term benefits (12:36)How “frugal resilience” can deli...
2024-08-3025 minThe Zero100 PodcastAPAC Leads the World on Supply Chain Digitization. Can the West Catch Up?New Zero100 research reveals that the APAC region is the sleeping giant of supply chain digitization. Now, it’s time for the West to wake up. In this episode, the team explores the growing divide between East and West when it comes to digital skills, tools, and processes, and provides guidance for leaders looking to level up their own global teams. Featuring: Zero100 VP, Research Geraint John, and Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer, Kevin O’Marah.The markers of APAC's digital supply chain dominance (1:59)Four reasons the East is leapfrogging the West on digital (4:06)How India became the risi...
2024-08-1623 minThe Zero100 PodcastWelcome to the New Era of RoboticsFor those of us raised on Star Wars, our expectations of robots have often outstripped reality. But as genAI infiltrates factories and warehouses, operations leaders have been given new hope. In this episode, the Zero100 team unpacks supply chain’s robotics revolution and the tech, talent, and mindset needed to capitalize on this moment. Featuring: Zero100's VP, Research, Geraint John; Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah; and VP, Research, Lauren Acoba. Why are we talking about robotics in supply chain now? (1:53)The data implications when it comes to using AI in robotics. (3:14)GenAI: net job creat...
2024-08-0222 minThe Zero100 PodcastWhy Do We All Suck at AI?Looking to shift to an AI-powered supply chain? Easier said than done. Leaders everywhere are struggling to move AI past the pilot phase or are suffering embarrassing public blunders. In this conversation, the Zero100 team breaks down the challenges stalling supply chain’s AI revolution, and shares tips for success from the companies doing it right. Featuring: Chief Content Officer Matt Davis, VP Research Lauren Acoba, and VP Research Steve Hochman. How operations leaders are doing when it comes to AI. (2:02)The leadership skills needed to bridge the AI say-do gap. (6:23)Supply chain’s data readiness conundrum. (7:40)How Amazo...
2024-07-1224 min
The Zero100 PodcastSHEIN is Bigger than Ever - Should Global Brands Follow Their Lead?Is SHEIN a supply chain role model or a cautionary tale? In the latest episode of the Zero100 Podcast, Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah, VP Research Geraint John, and VP Research Steve Hochman dissect the AI breakthroughs and red flags embedded in the fast-fashion brand’s operating model, offering both lessons and warnings for leaders across industries.SHEIN’s impact on the retail industry. (00:40)What supply chain leaders across industries can learn from SHEIN. (04:02)The secrets of SHEIN’s revolutionary operating model. (07:47)The red flags in SHEIN’s supply chain and the fast-fashion industry at large. (11:12)How APAC compa...
2024-06-2125 min
The Zero100 PodcastNavigating the Future of Supply Chain Talent: Zero100 x The Estée Lauder Companies Case StudyAt Zero100 we’re obsessed not just with the technology to reinvent supply chains, but also the talent that will power the reinvention. So, we sat down with four leaders at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. to get into the nuts and bolts of their supply chain talent strategy and find out how they’re future-proofing their workforce.
2024-04-2435 min
The Zero100 PodcastFrom Barley to Bytes: Navigating HEINEKEN’s Digital Supply ChainIn this episode, we speak to Magne Setnes, Chief Supply Chain Officer at HEINEKEN. He shares how HEINEKEN is deploying genAI at scale, the importance of diversity of thought alongside functional expertise within teams, and his belief in the fact that supply chain and IT are intertwined, depending on each other to meet the demands of customers today.
2024-03-1326 min
The Zero100 PodcastModernizing a Global Supply Chain: Cummins’ Mario GuerendoIn this episode, we delve into the details of Cummins’ supply chain transformation journey.Mario Guerendo, Executive Director – Head of Global Supply Chain IT at Cummins sits down with Zero100 to share his experience of digitally integrating a historically decentralized supply chain.We hear about the processes powering this transformation, and the challenges and successes they’re facing on their journey. Mario also gives his view on the emerging technology that could change supply chains in the years to come.
2024-02-2918 min
The Zero100 PodcastSearching for Supply Chain’s Big Data Unlocks: Google’s Paula NatoliToday’s episode welcomes Paula Natoli, Director of Strategic Industries, Supply Chain, and Logistics at Google Cloud. Paula shares her insights on a data-driven approach to solving supply chain challenges, using digital customer insights to enhance demand forecasting, and applying AI in the context of manufacturing defects. She also talks about supply chain as her “family business” and how her career path has always been intertwined with digital technology.
2024-01-1817 min
The Zero100 Podcast4 Predictions for 2024: Zero100’s Kevin O’Marah and Lauren Acoba on AI & GlobalizationIn our last episode of the year, Zero100’s own Kevin O’Marah, Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer, and Lauren Acoba, Principal Research, share their top predictions for supply chain and operations in 2024. From the untapped potential of generative AI to resiliency in the context of globalization, Kevin and Lauren go deep on the developments they believe will impact strategy in the boardroom next year.Bold, action-oriented, and grounded in Zero100 proprietary data, listen now for the specifics of their predictions and to consider how you can use them as part of your 2024 strategy.
2023-12-1332 min
The Zero100 PodcastBuilding the World’s Leading Digital Factories: Unilever’s Jennifer HanToday's episode welcomes Jennifer Han, Chief Product Supply Officer of Nutrition at Unilever. In the interview with host Mike Silverman, Jennifer shares her experience managing their supply network in China during COVID, her achievements including getting WEF Lighthouse certification for three factories, and her work applying AI technology and regenerative agriculture practices to Unilever's global nutrition business.
2023-12-0623 min
The Zero100 PodcastDoing Sourcing Differently: Walmart’s Andrea AlbrightWe’re diving into Walmart’s supply chain, speaking to their Executive Vice President of Sourcing, Andrea Albright. Lauren Acoba, Principal Research at Zero100, interviews Andrea about her experience overseeing Walmart's private brand labels. They discuss everything from rethinking sourcing's impact across the value chain to bringing in outside perspectives to fuel innovation.
2023-11-1719 min
The Zero100 PodcastPlanning as the Central Nervous System: Under Armour’s Leila JalaiSeason 2 of our podcast kicks off with guest Leila Jalai, SVP of Global End-to-End Planning and Go-To-Market for the sportswear company Under Armour. The company's mission is to make athletes better… and Leila's mission is to make planning better.
2023-11-0913 min
The Zero100 PodcastUnilever’s Global Supply Chain Reboot: Zero100 Case StudyLooking for a truly global supply chain case study, we visited London and spoke with leaders in Manila, Durban and Mexico City, delving into the details of Unilever’s transformation when it comes to Customer Operations. We interviewed Juan Carlos Parada (Global Head of Customer Operations), Simon Smith (VP of Customer Experience), Navdeep Singh (VP for Customer Operations in Southeast Asia), Peter Lamplough (Head of Customer Operations in Africa), and Regina Montes (Lead for Customer Experience in Mexico). This episode is hosted by Mike Silverman, Zero100 Research Director. For the full story visit: https://zero100.com/unilever-global-supply-chain-reboot/
2023-09-2733 min
Logistics Leadership PodcastWhat’s Next in Supply Chain Innovation?Matt Davis (VP of Research at Zero100) joins Karl to discuss logistics tech and the latest industry innovations. They discuss how logistics technology accelerated logistics’ biggest ideas and the next innovation wave. Also, hear current logistics trends from Flexe Director of Logistics Strategy, Jordan Lawrence and Flexe Director of Sourcing, Carmen Vazquez.Some of the topics explored:Where to start when tackling issues that may require new tech capabilitiesThe democratization of information, technology and analyticsAnd how humility leads to better innovation“We’re right now at that next wave when innovation is going to come and co...
2023-09-0738 min
Trade SecretsAI unleashed: Revolutionizing supply chain innovationAI has been a hot topic for supply chain leaders thanks to emerging trends like ChatGPT. With new opportunities on the horizon, C-suite executives are questioning what happens next and how AI will impact the supply chain. Kevin O’Marah, Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer at Zero 100, and Pascal Van Hentenryck, Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Director of AI4OPT, join Angel Mendez, Board Member and Supply Chain Innovator, and Dr. Anne Robinson, Chief Strategy Officer at Kinaxis, to discuss groundbreaking AI methodologies and research tested insights in the latest Big Ideas in Supply Chain podcast. A...
2023-08-3126 min
The Zero100 PodcastProcurement’s evolving role in the future of supply chain – In Conversation with John Dickson, former Chief Procurement Officer at AstraZenecaThe Covid-19 pandemic shook global supply chains and woke up both the public and business world to their critical value. For our latest In Conversation episode, Mike Silverman interviews John Dickson just before retiring as Chief Procurement Officer at AstraZeneca. Dickson shares his perspective as he closes a chapter on 30+ years in procurement across pharma, consumer goods, and auto industries.
2023-08-0925 min
The Zero100 PodcastNew Tech Brings New Strategies: How Planning and Execution Are More ConnectedIn today's episode, we're talking about supply chain planning and execution, and how they are driving new levels of agility and resilience, with three unique perspectives. First, Zero100 Research VP Steve Hochman shares our new Regenerative Business Planning strategic framework. Next, Juan Carlos Parada, Global Head of Customer Operations discusses Unilever’s transformation with a new tech stack that's evolving how they plan and execute across their global supply chain. And finally, we'll speak with Aera Technology CEO, Fred Laluyaux about how AI-powered decision intelligence connects the dots between insights and execution. The episode is hosted by Catherine Parry, He...
2023-07-2637 min
The Zero100 PodcastAI-Powered Delivery Logistics: Zero100 x Deliveroo Case StudyHungry for a supply chain AI case study, we visited global food delivery company Deliveroo in London to delve into their machine-learning-powered logistics technology and go behind the scenes at a Deliveroo HOP dark store to share insights back with our Zero100 Community. We interviewed senior leaders at Deliveroo: Devesh Mishra (Chief Product & Technology Officer), Charles Wren (VP of Delivery Product & Global Operations), Mahana Mansfield (VP of Science) and Suzy McClintock (VP of Grocery & Retail). This episode is hosted by Mike Silverman, Zero100 Research Director.For the full story visit: https://zero100.com/deliveroo-ai-powered-delivery-logistics/
2023-07-1232 min
The Zero100 PodcastDesigning a Digital & Sustainable Strategy for a Global Packaging Powerhouse: In Conversation with WestRock’s Peter Anderson and Peloton’s Angel MendezToday’s episode is a conversation with Peter Anderson, the Chief Supply Chain Office of WestRock, one of the largest paper and packaging companies globally. Our guest host is Angel Mendez, 30-year supply chain veteran, who sits on the Peloton board of directors and the Zero100 board. Together they discuss a strategic breakdown of how WestRock is making its supply chain more sustainable, applying digital technology, sharing more data, and rethinking supply chain education and leadership.
2023-06-2917 min
The Zero100 PodcastWhy is digitizing supply chains critical to decarbonization – and how does it happen?The supply chain world is exploding with digital innovation, from using smart tech to evaluate the cost effectiveness of carbon reduction initiatives, to building tech-centric talent within the supply chain labour force. In today's episode, special guest host Angel Mendez, Member of the Board of Directors at Peloton, focuses on how digitization provides strategic insight into data capture and MRP systems, and opportunities to hit carbon reduction milestones with guests Magdi Batato, EVP Head of Operations at Nestlé and Amit Karla, CSCO of Staples.
2023-06-1424 min
The Zero100 PodcastIncreasing visibility across the supply chain with new tech, from planning to logisticsTech-enabled solutions, including real-time logistics visibility, demand sensing and forecasting, programmatic logistics, and data transparency, are increasing visibility that is needed in supply chain planning.In this episode, Colin Gilbert, Head of Research Science at Zero100, talks with three leaders of supply chain technology companies: Chakri Gottemukkala, CEO and Co-Founder of o9 Solutions, Karl Siebrecht, Co-Founder and CEO of Flexe, and Tim Bertrand, President of Worldwide Field Operations at Project44.SHOW NOTES: Chakri Gottemukkala | o9 Solutions Karl Siebrecht | Flexe Tim Bertrand | Project 44 Zero 100 Forum o9 Solutions and project44 Accelerate Their Partnership to Support Enterprises with...
2023-05-3127 min
The Zero100 PodcastThe Future of the Supply Chain Workforce with Professor Marianne WanamakerDigitization, technology and shifting population trends are creating dramatic changes in the global workforce. So, how can supply chain organisations navigate them? Join us as Kevin O’Marah, Co-Founder of Zero100, dives into labour economics with Professor Marianne Wanamaker, Executive Director of the Howard Baker Centre for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee and Colin Gilbert, Head of Research Science at Zero100, to explore how next-generation supply chains will transform ways of working and workforce requirements, creating the need for new skills, roles and responsibilities.SHOW NOTES: Marianne Wanamaker | University of Tennessee Kevin O’Marah | Zero10...
2023-05-2438 min
The Zero100 PodcastHow can agility redefine supply chains in this time of economic uncertainty?Uncertainty and disruption have become the new normal for supply chains worldwide. To maintain agility despite economic instability, digital initiatives are critical in both predicting and reacting to disruptions. Today’s episode is hosted by Marc Engel, Independent Board Member and Zero100 board member. Marc speaks with Mario Rivera, Chief Supply Chain & Logistics Officer for CVS Health, Javier Varela, COO of Volvo and Jiahui Yin, COO of On Running about the importance of agile mindsets, AI and data analytics, and overcoming scarcity in supply while modernizing warehouse systems. SHOW NOTES: Marc Engel | Maersk Mario Rivera | CVS Heal...
2023-05-1022 min
The Zero100 PodcastIn Conversation: Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan on the technology that’s enabling an EV futureToday’s episode is part of our In Conversation series and features Jim Rowan, CEO of Volvo Cars. Volvo has long been a pioneer in the automotive industry, setting standards for safety and technological advancement. Jim chats with Zero100’s Head of Communications, Catherine Parry about his career learnings so far, Volvo’s commitment to EVs, and the importance of technology and leadership in the pursuit of sustainability.SHOW NOTES: Jim Rowan | Volvo Cars Zero100 Forum AI and Machine Learning through Digital Twins DfX Is the Key to Circular Supply Chains in Automotive and Aerospace ERP vs MRP: Key Di...
2023-05-0313 min
The Zero100 PodcastWhy is democratization of technology critical to achieving successful and sustainable supply chains?Digitization is now essential for the success of almost any supply chain, but the disparity of access to technology and expertise is restricting millions of businesses, and in turn, the overall advancement of the supply chain industry. In today’s episode, Matt sits down with Teresa Carlson, president and chief commercial officer at Flexport, Pervinder Johar, CEO of Blume Global, and John Sicard, CEO of Kinaxis, to discuss the importance of democratizing supply chain technology.SHOW NOTES: Teresa Carlson | Flexport Pervinder Johar | Blume Global John Sicard | Kinaxis Zero100 Forum Blume Maps – adapting freight shipment routes Kinaxis: Supply chain...
2023-04-2628 min
The Zero100 PodcastWhat are responsible supply chains and what role does trust, transparency and technology play in achieving them?Now more than ever, supply chains live at the nexus of the global economy, sustainability and technology. As a result, supply chains have never been more critical to economic, environmental and social progress around the world. In today’s episode, recorded live from Zero100’s annual Forum conference, Kevin unpacks the meaning of responsible supply chains – and what it takes to actually achieve them – with Anne-Laure Descours, chief sourcing officer at PUMA, Reginaldo Ecclissato, chief business operations and supply chain officer at Unilever, and Dave Clark, CEO of Flexport. SHOW NOTES: Dave Clark | Flexport Anne-Laure Descours | PUMA Regina...
2023-04-1927 min
Tennessee on Supply Chain ManagementS1E20: Digital Innovation in Supply Chain with Zero100 Co-Founder Kevin O’MarahIn our April 2023 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with Kevin O’Marah, co-founder of Zero100, a membership-based think tank and research company that works with some of the world’s most notable businesses toward a zero carbon, 100% digital supply chain. Kevin has a long and storied career in the industry and is a member of the GSCI Advisory Board and a GSCI Fellow. Before Zero100, he was chief storyteller for Amazon’s Last Mile Logistics organization, chief content officer for SCM World, and a VP at Gartner, where he created its Supply Chain Top 25 rankings.List...
2023-04-1338 min
The Zero100 PodcastWhat's a TikTok supply chain? How social media and Gen Z are changing the balance of power in supply and demandDigital innovation and investment in social media and e-commerce has created an imbalance in the balance of power in supply and demand, while supply chain digitization lags significantly in comparison. This bullwhip effect, which is being amplified by social media, is getting louder and increasingly more complex as consumers demand more transparency from manufacturers. In today’s episode, recorded live from Zero100’s annual Forum conference, Matt chats about the impact of TikTok and Gen Z on sustainable supply chains with climate communicator, influencer and lecturer Nicole Loher and Zero100 research director Mike Silverman. SHOW NOTES: Nicole...
2023-04-0523 minThe Zero100 PodcastWhy are supply chains at the center of water security and safety issues – and how can digitization provide solutions?Water is critical to both mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change. It’s also essential to supply chains – from growing crops to manufacturing, to how consumers use products. In recognition of World Water Day, Kevin is joined by Emilio Tenuta, the SVP and chief sustainability officer at Ecolab, and Carmen de Miguel, the strategic marketing manager for the water and wastewater segment at Schneider Electric, for a conversation about the digital solutions at the heart of tackling increasing global water insecurity. Show notes: World Water Day Emilio Tenuta Ecolab Carmen de Miguel Schneider Electric A wa...
2023-03-2231 minThe Zero100 PodcastWomen in Supply Chain: How is the face of leadership changing as more women are breaking the mold in supply chains – and what is their impact?In celebration of International Women’s Day, we're joined by a panel of senior leaders in supply chain who reflect on the challenges and opportunities of being women in our field: Sarah Bonnaud, the vice president of supply chain transformation for the Estée Lauder Companies, Jennifer Han, the chief product supply officer of nutrition for Unilever, and Sheri Hinish, host of the Supply Chain Revolution podcast. They share candid insights about why they are drawn to their work, how their work aims to pave the way for other women, and what they hope the future looks like for women...
2023-03-0835 minThe Zero100 PodcastHow can we use tech and data solutions to end food waste?With at least one third of food in the US going to waste every day (despite 34 million people nationwide living with food insecurity) and acting as the third largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in landfills, we need urgent solutions when it comes to food waste. In today’s episode, Victoria talks with two people whose work uses digital solutions to tackle this issue: Giulia Stellari, director for ESG and impact at Fall Line Capital, and Jackie Suggitt, director of capital, innovation and engagement at ReFED. Zero100 head of research, Colin Gilbert, joins Victoria to help synthesize what these in...
2023-02-2238 minThe Zero100 PodcastWhat Does Reshoring Sneaker Manufacturing While Digitizing a Global Supply Chain Look Like? A Zero100 Case Study: New BalanceReporting from the factory floor in Massachusetts for our very first case study episode, Mike sat down with three of the operations leaders of global apparel brand New Balance: Dave Wheeler, the Chief Operations Officer, Gabriella Wortmann, the VP of global planning and operations, and Kevin McCoy, the VP of MADE, the company’s domestic manufacturing program.Show notes:New Balance Dave Wheeler Gabriella Wortmann Kevin McCoy The MADE in USA Collection Nearshoring and reshoring are reshaping global supply chains The Kickback podcast Microsoft – What is ERP? o9 Solutions New Balance Aims to Produce 100,000 PPE Face Masks A Week ...
2023-02-1526 min
The Zero100 PodcastIn Conversation: Haleon CSCO Bart Derde on reinventing ingredients, manufacturing and packaging using AI-enabled accessibility and decarbonized production methodsOur guest today is Bart Derde, the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Haleon, who’s joining us for the very first episode of our new In Conversation series. Haleon, a consumer healthcare company that recently spun out from GSK and is based in the UK, is home to household brands like Sensodyne toothpaste, Theraflu, and Advil. Bart talks with Kevin about some of Haleon’s big initiatives in artificial intelligence and carbon reduction, along with insights on what he believes the future of responsible supply chains looks like.Show notes: Haleon GSK Demerger – What You Need To Know...
2023-02-0223 minThe Zero100 PodcastIn Conversation: Haleon CSCO Bart Derde on using AI-enabled accessibility and decarbonized production methods to reimagine ingredients, manufacturing and packagingOur guest today is Bart Derde, the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Haleon, who’s joining us for the very first episode of our new In Conversation series. Haleon, a consumer healthcare company that recently spun out from GSK and is based in the UK, is home to household brands like Sensodyne toothpaste, Theraflu, and Advil. Bart talks with Kevin about some of Haleon’s big initiatives in artificial intelligence and carbon reduction, along with insights on what he believes the future of responsible supply chains looks like. Show notes: Haleon GSK Demerger – What You Need To Know A...
2023-02-0223 minThe Zero100 PodcastWhy is digital innovation so critical to supply chains in 2023 – and what does it look like in vision and in practice?We’re kicking off the new year with some supply chain forecasting: what will 2023 mean for the profession? Kevin invites Angel Mendez, a 30 year supply chain veteran and the executive chairman on the board of LevaData, and Zero100 head of research, Matt Davis, on to discuss the year ahead, including insights on the digital transformations they hope and expect to see in the coming months.Show notes:Angel Mendez Microsoft Invests in Silicon-Battery Material Upstart Group14 Technologies Amazon’s started to deliver orders by drones in California and Texas Zero100 Supply Chain Predictions for 2023 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ...
2023-01-1238 min
The Accounting Podcast2023 Predictions for the Accounting ProfessionSponsorsOnPay - https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/onpayLiveFlow - https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/liveflowPatriot Software - https://cloudaccountingpodcast.promo/patriotNeed CPE? Subscribe to the Earmark Accounting Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark CPE: https://earmarkcpeShow Notes16:03 – Zero100 Supply Chain Predictions For 2023https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinomarah/2022/12/29/zero100-supply-chain-predictions-for-2023/ 19:45 – 200262 top 10 fintech predictions for 2023https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2022/12/200262-top-10-fintech-predictions-for-2023/ 36:50 – AccountingWEB quotes of the year 2022...
2023-01-1151 minThe Zero100 PodcastWhat were the most defining supply chain moments of 2022?Ongoing pandemic woes, inflation and geopolitical turmoil have put supply chains at the top of headlines nonstop for the past three years, and 2022 was no exception. In today’s episode, Kevin unpacks the biggest supply chain stories of the year with Marc Engel, the former CSCO at Unilever who currently sits on the boards of Zero100, Unilabs and Maersk, and Deborah Dull and Mike Silverman, two senior researchers at Zero100. Show notes: Marc Engel Updated Unilever statement on the war in Ukraine Green Mining Brazil COP27 Failure ESG should be boiled down to one simple measure: emissions...
2022-12-2937 min