Dyci Sfregola & Hope White discuss how AI is changing the game for supply chain sustainability & how the right technology will improve your supply chain.

Don Hicks talks about Optilogic & what they do; answering the supply chain 'what-ifs'; & finding the perfect balance between cost, service, risk, and ESG goals.

[06.37] Don’s entrepreneurial career history, and how it led him to found Optilogic.

[08.15] Optilogic’s evolution from a generic #platform designed to empower developers, to a supply chain design solution; and why the principles of supply chain design need redefining.

[20.31] An overview of Optilogic – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers.

[22.24] The ideal client for Optilogic.

[27.53] The stories behind brand names Llamasoft and Cosmic Frog; and why Don wants to bring the fun to supply chain. 

[30.37] A closer look at Cosmic Frog’s three core areas – #optimization, #simulation, and #risk.

[37.17] A deep dive into how Optilogic helps customers in a variety of different ways; and why we need to stop judging #investments based purely on financial return.

[40.27] How supply chain design and simulation can measure #sustainability to give businesses the information they need to start making impactful change; but why organizations need to reach a trade-off between cost, service, risk, and ESG goals.

[44.27] Don’s predictions for future #technology trends.

[49.08] The future for Optilogic. 

The panel talk about microaggressions: what they are; how to identify them; how to tackle them; and their personal experiences. 

Bill Benton talks about GAINS; how supply chain decision-making has changed; the impact of machine learning & AI; and committing to democratizing supply chain.

[06.11] An overview of GAINS – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers.

[09.21] Bill’s father’s vision for GAINS, when he founded the organization in 1971, and the company’s evolution through to the present day.

[12.11] Bill’s move from GAINS CEO to co-founder, and how #industry changes are driving Bill’s vision for GAINS as an organization, but also for their clients and for the industry.

[17.12] The ideal client for GAINS.

[22.43] A deep dive into how GAINS helps customers and delivers up to 5x return on #investment.

[26.41] How supply chain decision-making has changed, and the impact of machine learning and #ai on the industry.

[29.01] GAINS' mission to #democratize supply chain – what it means, why it’s so important, and how that mission will change the industry.

[31.25] GAINS’ recent successful customer conference, and how it facilitates open two-way conversations that help GAINS build targeted, highly effective future #solutions for clients.

[33.59] The future for GAINS.

Tudor Maxwell talks about logistics digitization; change management; training and development with WiseTech Academy; & why chaos isn’t necessarily a bad thing.  

[01.45] An introduction to today’s guest.

[02.53] An introduction to WiseTech Academy.

[04.25] The current landscape of logistics digitization.

[09.17] From difficulty adapting existing processes to new tech, to fear of the unknown, why one of the biggest barriers to success within supply chain digitization is people – but why some resistance is actually healthy.

[13.32] Why a little chaos is to be expected in the early stages of planning a change management and digitization process, and how organizations can start to overcome objections.

[20.03] How companies can start to excite the wider team for change and include them on the digitization journey to ensure a smooth transition.

[23.17] The importance of training and development when it comes to change management and ongoing digitization, and WiseTech’s vision for the Academy as well as for driving change across the industry.

[25.06] The importance of collaboration between supply chain stakeholders when it comes to optimizing supply chain efficiency and decision-making.

[26.52] How individuals, as well as organizations, can engage with the WiseTech Academy to learn and upskill.

[29.02] The importance of creating a learning-oriented culture that encourages continuous improvement and embraces change.

[32.34] The three key stages of change management for successful digitization projects.

T.J. Kragenbrink talks about her career pivot and what she’s learned along the way; becoming an industry award-winner; and making strides in sustainability.

[07.23] T.J.’s early years, from #education to her career as a teacher.

[11.18] The four big transferable skills that T.J. took from teaching to supply chain.

[15.03] Why T.J. decided to leave teaching, and the journey that brought her to supply chain.

[20.01] The mentor who inspired and advised T.J. throughout her career #journey.

[21.12] An introduction to Inmar Intelligence and what they do; and the unique culture Inmar has created to support and nurture its team.

[23.22] The importance of a supportive #culture for working mothers; prioritizing self-care; and how T.J. finds her personal work/life balance.

[29.11] T.J. reflects on #sustainability – what she does personally, as well as how she is tackling the complex issue of post-purchase solutions at Inmar.

[35.37] T.J.’s recent 2023 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Women in Supply Chain award win, and what she’s looking forward to at the forum.

[37.20] Why women should pursue a career in supply chain, and T.J.’s advice.

[39.55] The future for T.J.

Nachi Mendelow & Mohan Dipsingh talk about risk, resilience, technology and why taking a holistic approach to your supply chain is the key to success.

 [01.49] An introduction to today’s guests.

[04.04] How the pandemic exposed #vulnerabilities in supply chains worldwide, bringing the topic of risk to the fore; and the most significant lessons we learned.

[07.18] The different types of working #siloes; the inherent risks for companies that continue to operate in silos; and the power to be found in embracing #collaboration.

[12.27] From robust escalation processes to creating a #culture of ongoing learning, how organizations can build resilience into their supply chain operations in order to adapt, tackle challenges, and manage risk and #disruption.

[18.33] The importance of taking a #holistic approach, from bringing different business units together with customers and suppliers to a focus on global optimization instead of local.

[22.09] The #strategies that companies should be looking to employ when it comes to assessing and managing risks within their network of trading partners.

[25.36] How #technology has evolved to become a critical component of supply chain risk management.

[30.07] Why adopting a single operating platform for end-to-end #logistics is crucial for risk identification and mitigation.
[33.00] How CargoWise has helped organizations to build resilience into their supply chains, with their robust solutions, strong #infrastructure, and strategic partnerships.

[39.03] The risks we can all expect to see in 2024.