Welcome to a new episode of Supply Chain Pioneers! Join us as we dive deep into the world of supply chain analytics with Sunder Balakrishnan, Director of Supply Chain Analytics at LatentView.

Sundar shares his journey from his roots in Mumbai, his experience across various industry verticals, and his passion for data-driven process improvements. Learn how Sundar navigated his career through roles at Infosys and PWC, his insights on the adoption of AI in supply chain management, and the exciting potential of agentic AI and digital twins.

Additionally, Sundar discusses how human-centric decision-making augments AI solutions, making supply chains more resilient and efficient. Whether you're an industry expert or just curious about AI in supply chain, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:37 Sundar's Background and Passion for Supply Chain

01:43 Early Career and Transition to Supply Chain Consulting

04:03 Process Engineering and Infosys Experience

08:08 Digital Strategy at PWC

15:12 AI and Machine Learning in Supply Chain

20:43 Current Role at LatentView

27:04 Future of AI in Supply Chain

33:40 Personal Interests and Conclusion

#supplychain #procurement #logistics #marketing #messaging #product #ai #risk #sustainability #compliance

In this episode of Supply Chain Pioneers, host Ulf Venne speaks with Constantin Limberakis, founder and president of Liberis Consulting. Constantin discusses his extensive 20+ year career in the procurement and supply chain industry, starting from his days in technology implementation and consulting with Arthur Anderson.

He shares insights into his passion for procurement, the evolution of supply chain management, and the importance of supplier management. Constantin also delves into his experiences in product marketing, the significance of understanding and effectively communicating a product's unique value, and the emerging technologies he's currently excited about, such as AI and quantum computing.

Finally, he touches on historical events that have shaped global trade, drawing parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us for an engaging conversation on the future of supply chain management, innovative technologies, and effective market positioning.

00:00 Introduction to Supply Chain Pioneers Podcast

00:39 Meet Constantin Limberakis

01:19 Constantin's Journey into Supply Chain Management

02:34 The Fascination with Procurement

05:07 The Role of Trust in Software Implementation

06:48 Career Transitions and Key Characteristics

10:23 Favorite Solutions in Supply Chain

11:57 Founding Liberis Consulting

13:41 Solving the Mousetrap Problem

14:17 The Importance of Founder's Messaging

14:29 Understanding Technology and Buzzwords

16:05 AI in Supply Chains by 2025

20:04 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Marketing

20:57 Emerging Technologies with Growth Potential

23:41 Historical Events Impacting Global Trade

25:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

#supplychain #logistics #procurement #risk #resilience #sustainability #ai #leadership

In this episode of Supply Chain Pioneers, hosted by Ulf Venne, we welcome Corey Rhades, CEO of Everstream Analytics. Corey shares his extensive journey in supply chain management, starting from his early days at K Line America to his current role at EverStream Analytics.

The conversation traverses through Corey's experience in sales and operational logistics, his tenure at various tech companies in the supply chain space, and his insights into supply chain risk management. He also discusses the complexities and innovations in the industry, the impact of predictive analytics, and his vision for the future of supply chain risk intelligence.

This engaging dialogue is a must-watch for anyone interested in the advancements and challenges within the supply chain sector.

00:00 Introduction to Supply Chain Pioneers

00:38 Meet Corey Rhodes, CEO of EverStream

01:33 Corey's Journey in Supply Chain Management

04:19 Transition to Supply Chain Solutions

08:03 From Sales to Executive Management

13:27 Challenges and Successes at Inseo

18:15 Joining EverStream Analytics

26:58 Future of Supply Chain Risk Management

28:58 Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro