Supply Chain Pioneers

Lukas Biedermann talks Supply Chain: Cars, airplanes and spare parts

#supplychain #procurement #logistics #spareparts #digitalization #ai #resilience #startup
In this episode of Supply Chain Pioneers, we sit down with Lukas Biedermann, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Sparetech, to delve into his journey through the intricate world of supply chain management. From his early fascination during his studies to pioneering a groundbreaking spare parts visibility platform, Lukas shares his insights and experiences that have shaped his career.
Lukas kicks off by recounting his initial intrigue with supply chain dynamics, which was ignited during his academic pursuits. His passion led him to pursue a Ph.D. focused on enhancing supply chain resilience, laying the groundwork for his future endeavors.
Drawing from his rich background, Lukas reflects on his tenure at Porsche Consulting, where he honed his skills while collaborating with industry giants in automotive and aerospace. This invaluable experience equipped him with firsthand knowledge of the challenges and complexities within the supply chain landscape.
The conversation then shifts to the genesis of Sparetech, a game-changing platform engineered to streamline spare parts procurement for both suppliers and consumers. Lukas elucidates how Sparetech leverages cutting-edge technology to provide unparalleled visibility and efficiency in the ordering process, revolutionizing the way businesses manage their spare parts inventory.
Throughout the discussion, Lukas shares anecdotes and insights gleaned from his remarkable journey, offering valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and supply chain enthusiasts alike. From academia to industry, Lukas' trajectory exemplifies the transformative power of innovation and perseverance in reshaping the future of supply chain management. Join us as we explore the dynamic intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and supply chain excellence with Lukas Biedermann on Supply Chain Pioneers.
 
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Greta Koch talks Supply Chain: CSDDD, AI and politics

#ai #supplychain #regulation #compliance #sustainability #csddd #cs3d #risk #logistics #procurement
In todays Episode we talk to Greta Koch Policy Adviser and Press Officer in the European Parliament. She was a driving force behind the European Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and a leading expert on AI.
In this podcast we talk about:
- the vision for CSDDD
- her view on the current approval status
- a potential way forward 
- is AI risk or opportunity? 
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James Gellert talks supply chain: Japan, Banking and financial health management

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Can companies and suppliers build trust in turbulent economic times? Hear James H. Gellert on Supply Chain Pioneers share his founder journey for RapidRatings and how being curious, adaptable, and transparent can strengthen relationships, grow business, and mitigate mounting financial risk.
In this candid interview, James shares his personal story and discusses:
🔸 How his journey started in Japan
🔸 The challenges of going into tech directly after the burst of the dot.com bubble
🔸 How to raise capital as a startup
🔸 The implications of the state of our current global economy
🔸 How exploring art can influence the next generation
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David Thornewill talks Supply Chain: Cyber, Risks, and Humans

#supplychainmanagement #supplychain #procurement #logistics #supplychainrisk #supplychainriskmanagement #cyber #itsecurity
Are you interested what a state-of-the-art cyber risk strategy looks like? Would you believe me, if I say was put into practice by a supply chain professional? Listen to David Thornewill on Supply Chain Pioneers to find out more.
 
David Thornewill is a former CISO and CIO for one of Germany's biggest companies in Revenue and Employees. Cyber risk is for a while now the biggest risk that keeps C-Level executives up at night. And it is a ever changing topic with emerging technologies as AI. In this episode we talk about:
- His paths from supply chain to cyber security
- His view on how cyber risk is used today
- How to build a cyber risk strategy
- The secret art of blocking emails
and much more!
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SCP Newsflash: Taiwan Elections, Red Sea, and Japan Earthquake

This is a new format I want to try out for Supply Chain Pioneers. Tell me what you think about it, please!
In this episode with my co-host Mirko, we are looking into the three major events that were unfolding at the start of 2024:
- Recent elections in Taiwan
- The Red Sea Crisis
- Japan Earthquake
 
We are deep diving on these events, look at the supply chain impact, analyze mitigation measures and future implications.
 
Are we bound to see another year of massive disruptions ahead of us? When is it ever going to stop? Well, we'll find out and when it happens we will also cover it here.

Supply Chain Pioneers Holiday Special: Movies, Music and Supply Chain Passion

Today's episode is special in oh so many ways and what a line-up. Listen to David Shillingford, Jan-Henner Theissen and Greg Cronin on Supply Chain Pioneers! 🎄
 
It was a lot of fun to record this holiday special episode and what a great team to do it with. It is the first ever fully unedited episode of Supply Chain Pioneers. I wanted to provide you an authentic experience here and the cast made that really easy to go with that style!
What we are covering in this lighthearted episode of Supply Chain Pioneers:
- Personal story: When Supply Chain meets Christmas
- Christmas movies and Supply Chains
- Christmas songs and Supply Chains
- Learnings from 2023
- Wishes for 2024
 
Do you have a supply chain meets christmas story? 
 
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Greg Cronin (x2) talk supply chain: Father, son and love for technology

#supplychain #procurement #logistics #planning #business #generation #fatherson
In this episode of Supply Chain Pioneers we talk to Greg Cronin, C-Level Executive, entrepreneur, advisor, and supply chain throught leader and Greg Cronin, Senior Director at Everstream Analytics. The passion for supply chain runs deep within the Cronin family and has passed on through generations. What drives this family to building state-of-the-art supply chains?
We will discuss:
- Why father and son joined supply chain?
- What makes the Cronin family successful?
- Is supply chain a big topic at home?
- Aliens and a risky business
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Gary S. Lynch talks Supply Chain: Books, Risks and Firefighting

#supplychain #supplychainmanagement #procurement #logistics #businesscontinuity #author
 
Gary is founder and CEO of Uncertainty Advantage Corp and it is named after one of his books. Gary has more than 30 years of experience in cyber risk management, risk management and supply chain risk management and a true expert of the craft.In this podcast we talked about:- Why he doubled down on supply chain risk management- Consulting the US Government- Key findings in his books and the process of authoring- What keeps his passion going- Firefighting 👨‍🚒 👩‍🚒and a lot more. A really insightful discussion sprinkled with lots of throwbacks to previous disasters and how companies have or have not dealt with them properly. Also it is the longest Supply Chain Pioneers episode yet!You can find Supply Chain Pioneers on all podcast platforms as well as on YouTube at 'Ulf talks Supply Chain'.
 
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