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Our phones. The medicines we need. The cars we drive. The food we eat. The clothes we wear. The buildings we work in. Whether we’re aware of it or not, the global supply chain affects us all. In this podcast, we connect with supply chain experts and industry professionals to explore how all the stuff we need ends up in the right place at the right time.

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Building your team for successful digital transformation and beyond: Our guest on this episode of the Big Ideas in Supply Chain podcast is Ronan Stephens, the chief supply chain officer at Ipsen. The biopharmaceutical company recently experienced double digital growth, which created opportunities to develop a new wave of supply chain talent. Ronan talks about building the DNA of the supply chain organization - a process that needed people with the skills to deliver on three core areas for the business: Maintain healthy inventory, deliver new medicines as quickly as possible and be cash efficient. Ronan also talks about his vision for the future, connecting the end-to-end supply chain with a team focused on anticipating market needs rather than reacting to it. Listen now! by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
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Big Ideas in Supply Chain Trailer: Our phones. The medicines we need. The cars we drive. The food we eat. The clothes we wear. The buildings we work in. Whether we’re aware of it or not, the global supply chain affects us all. In this podcast, we connect with supply chain experts and industry professionals to explore how all the stuff we need ends up in the right place at the right time. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
1 min listen
Creating a digital transformation blueprint: We all know supply chain transformation is vital to keeping up with the latest technology, but a fear of skeletons in the closet – from bad data to gaps in collaboration – prevents many companies from undertaking transformation they truly need. In this episode of Big Ideas in Supply Chain, Kinaxis Chief Strategy Officer Anne Robinson is joined by John La Bouff, one of the most innovative and seasoned supply chain thinkers in the industry and fellow at Spinnaker Management Group. Anne and John discuss how business leaders can create transformation blueprints that overcome present obstacles and anticipate future opportunities. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
48 min listen
A new era in supply chain excellence with Richard Markoff: Richard and Matt discuss how recovery from the pandemic, global supply chain shortages and a new period of high inflation have become a confluence of forces which could bring about a new paradigm for inventory management and the perception of supply chain excellence. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
36 min listen
Planning patient-focused value chains in cell and gene therapy: Allen and Hussain define the sub-verticals within cell and gene therapy and discuss the supply chain execution and planning challenges for the new and booming autologous sub-vertical, also known as CAR-T. Hussain shares lessons learned on developing a value chain based on a single patient, rather than a product. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
24 min listen
Are we still talking about toilet paper?: 2020 proved to be a year unlike any other for retailers. The pressure to satisfy the needs of customers came from every angle. It's left many people, including consumers, wondering what the future holds. Oh yeah, and what's the deal with people going crazy over toilet paper? In this episode, Bryan Palma, a senior solutions manager for the retail industry at Kinaxis, explains how his experience as a buyer and category manager has shaped his outlook on how retailers can adapt to the evolving shopping habits of consumers. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
23 min listen
Bob Ferrari: Strategies for the COVID-19 war room and beyond: It’s been said that in crisis there is opportunity, and the coronavirus supply chain disruption is no exception. In this episode of Big Ideas in Supply Chain, we’re joined by one of the industry’s most notable thought leaders, Bob Ferrari of The Ferrari Group, to explore what “war room” strategies can best help supply chain leaders and other senior business executives thrive through COVID-19 disruption—today, tomorrow and long into the future. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
28 min listen
How to find and retain top supply chain talent: Wondering why supply chain talent has been in short supply? Managing Director of the Ferrari Consulting and Research group, Bob Ferrari, and Director of Product Marketing at Kinaxis, Alexa Cheater, discuss how the effects of the pandemic, digital transformation efforts, and shifts in employee’s priorities have had considerable impacts on businesses vying to acquire supply chain talent. Ferrari and Cheater dive into the reasons why finding and keeping the right talent is critical to any organization, and how giving your employees a sense of purpose can help reignite them. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
23 min listen
Death, taxes and change management: You've probably read some version of this headline before: Top 10 Reasons Why Companies Fail at Digital Transformation. So what is it about digital transformation that's so difficult? It's about change - and that doesn't sit well with everyone. The scope of that change can range from minor day-to-day adjustments to major projects that take months or even years to complete. Either way, we know one thing for certain: People don't like change. Hilary Horn, managing director from Deloitte, shares some unique insights on how to blend data, art and science together - with a dash of marketing - to get the support you need to turn your digital transformation ambitions into a successful reality. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
30 min listen
How people power a customer-centric supply chain transformation: Paul speaks with Anne about Rogers’ “5 Cs” that drive his supply chain organization’s ongoing goals and objectives following changes that arose during and after the pandemic, and that the human element – people behind supply chains – need to buy in and have trust with new processes. Supply chain has gone from a “cost center” to a strategic, competitive differentiator. He also explains how technology will help enhance what supply chain planners do from end-to-end and help break down silos. In addition, keeping the final customer touchpoint in mind throughout the entire process from development to delivery helps build a stronger, strategic supply chain. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
12 min listen
Secrets for a thriving supply chain career: What leaders need to know: Join us in this lively video podcast conversation featuring Anne Robinson, Kinaxis Chief Strategy Officer, and Beth Morgan, Founder & CEO at boom! for a front row seat and global perspective of this year’s boom! research survey results on what today’s supply chain professionals need to succeed in their jobs and careers. Learn what top areas of supply chain innovation respondents said they most want to know about, or don’t. Learn why ambition trumps loyalty and the secret ingredients that motivate. The findings may surprise you and they will certainly guide you in your leadership and talent development. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
16 min listen
How advanced planning is changing the supply chain game for Sandoz: As a subsidiary of Novartis, Sandoz sought end-to-end supply chain efficiencies to deliver more cost-effective, necessary medications to patients around the world. The right concurrent planning solution helped consolidate and analyze data from multiple sources into a single, centralized planning model. Hear how Sandoz embraced digital transformation to build a more resilient, responsive supply chain in this podcast with Sandoz VP of Supply Chain North America, Kevin Cook and Kinaxis Industry Thought Leader Allen Jacques. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
21 min listen
What's love got to do with it?: What qualities make a great partnership? Respect, understanding, communication and teamwork typically come to mind. However, one thing's for sure - navigating the ups and downs of a great partnership require a lot of work, in life and in business. Jennifer Jacques, VP of Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation at Schneider Electric, shares some of the career lessons she's learned about how organizations can get the most out of partnerships between the business and IT to accelerate change and realize value, even through the inevitable ups and downs that come with any digital transformation journey. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
22 min listen
Why do emerging supply chain technologies initially disappoint?: Many supply chain leaders can feel disillusioned given the hype around technologies like AI, IoT and blockchain – but there’s a way to close the gap between hype and hope. Hear Kinaxis Chief Strategy Officer Anne Robinson discuss how to evaluate and prioritize expectations of these new technologies, learn technology details from consultants and vendors and finally identify the best solution to transform your supply chain planning with Professor Mohan Sodhi at Bayes Business School, Faculty of Management. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
16 min listen
The CFO’s perspective on recession, inflation and supply chain success: As global challenges continue to impact and disrupt the supply chain, it’s important that supply chain planners have the best tools and resources necessary to plan for an unpredictable future. In our latest video podcast, Blaine Fitzgerald, Chief Financial Officer at Kinaxis, and Jim Bralsford, Sr. Director of Industry and Solutions Marketing at Kinaxis, discuss long-term planning, the financial metrics that matter most to C-suite executives and how we can learn from disruption to better prepare for the future. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
19 min listen
Turning supply chain disruption on its head: Supply chain innovator Angel Mendez and Chief Strategy Officer at Kinaxis, Dr. Anne Robinson, cohost a new video podcast series. Join them in their first episode as they discuss valuable supply chain lessons they learned from the pandemic. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
19 min listen
Connecting supply chains to corporate strategy: Join Tariq Farooq, former SVP Global Supply Chain at Sanofi, as he speaks with Matt Spooner, Industry Thought Leader at Kinaxis, about how the COVID pandemic and subsequent shortages have caused boards and executives to re-evaluate the importance of the supply chain. They discuss why the supply chain has risen to the top of the corporate agenda, and why it is now essential not just to think about tradeoffs in terms of cost, cash and service, but also to include resilience and environmental impact in the equation. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
14 min listen
How supply chain planning can drive sustainability: Join Stefano Picasso, former VP of Integrated Supply Chain at Carlsberg, as he speaks with Matt Spooner, Industry Thought Leader at Kinaxis, about a critical topic: sustainability. Specifically, what role supply chain planning can play in helping companies improve sustainability to reduce environmental impacts, meet customer needs, and attract and retain talent. Listen now to learn how companies can integrate sustainability into their supply chain planning processes alongside cost, inventory, and services. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
19 min listen
Predicting ChatGPT's impact on the future of supply chain: As applications in generative AI continue to rise in popularity thanks to programs like ChatGPT, supply chain industry leaders are beginning to explore how this technology can potentially help accelerate ideation and support decision-making processes in the supply chain. In this episode of our Big Ideas in Supply Chain podcast, Mike Watson, faculty member at Northwestern University and Polly Mitchell-Guthrie, VP, Industry Outreach & Thought Leadership at Kinaxis, explore how generative AI can refine data, impact productivity, and empower practitioners to develop more efficient supply chains. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
22 min listen
Supply chains are ESG in action at Jamieson Wellness: Jamieson Wellness is the Canadian leader in the vitamins, minerals, and supplements market with a bold approach to operationalizing sustainability. Join Andre Teixeira, VP of Global Supply Chain at Jamieson Wellness, and Anne Robinson, Chief Strategy Officer at Kinaxis, as they discuss how Jamieson Wellness is successfully using data to make better economic and environmental decisions. Listen now to learn how Jamieson Wellness is bringing ESG into its decision-making framework to make a difference in supply chain and the health of the planet. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
13 min listen
Transform your supply chain using ASCM’s SCOR DS model, With Peter Bolstorff: Supply chain constraints, disruptions, and expectations have changed, necessitating new tools and processes to reach resilience, profit, and sustainability goals. In this episode of our Big Ideas in Supply Chain podcast, Peter Bolstorff, Executive Vice President of Innovation and Business Intelligence at ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management), talks with Allen Jacques, Industry Thought Leader at Kinaxis, about solving today and tomorrow’s supply chain challenges , like disruption to both supply and demand, and meeting ESG requirements. As part of this discussion, they address the revamped SCOR DS (Supply Chain Operations Deference Digital Standard), a digital, open-access model providing methodology, diagnostic and benchmarking tools so organizations can make rapid improvements in supply chain processes. Upcoming events: • To learn more about concurrent planning, you can find Kinaxis at the “Innov by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
23 min listen
The rise of decision-making skills in the supply chain: Join Dr. Harish Krishnan, Professor of Operations and Logistics at UBC Sauder School of Business, as he speaks with Anne Robinson, Chief Strategy Officer at Kinaxis, about how supply chain practitioners can automate routine tasks without creating bottlenecks for decision makers. Listen now to learn how technology is reshaping roles in the supply chain industry and how automation and human judgement can be applied holistically. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
18 min listen
Transform your supply chain: The Crawl-Walk-Run method, with Jamieson Wellness: If you’re looking to digitally transform your supply chain, don’t try to do everything all at once. Supply chain leaders at Jamieson Wellness, Andre Teixeira, VP of Global Supply Chain, Raymond Khan, Senior Director of Supply Chain Center of Excellence and Network Operations, and Steve Mailloux, Director, Supply Chain Planning, say your business should use the crawl, walk, run approach: a tactic designed to ease your business into its next phase without overwhelming it. Joining our experts at Jamieson Wellness is Matt Spooner, Industry Thought Leader at Kinaxis to discuss the tools, processes, and capabilities needed to build a more agile and competitive supply chain. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
19 min listen
Reimagining demand forecasting in the supply chain: One of the biggest challenges in the electronics industry is demand forecasting, both upstream and downstream as disruptions happen in real time. In this episode of our Big Ideas in Supply Chain podcast, Lynn Torrel, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Flex, joins Angel Mendez, Board Member and Supply Chain Innovator, and Dr. Anne Robinson, Chief Strategy Officer at Kinaxis, to explore how to forecast demand with more accuracy and get actionable , real-world insights by pairing contextualized data with external demand signals and applying a layer of analytics and AI. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
25 min listen
Driving sustainability goals through supply chain innovation, with Colgate-Palmolive’s Ann Tracy: Supply chain innovation is now more important than ever to reach sustainability goals. In this episode of our Big Ideas in Supply Chain podcast, Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer at Colgate-Palmolive, speaks with Dr. Anne Robinson, Chief Strategy Officer at Kinaxis, to discuss Colgate-Palmolive’s bold approach to sustainable practices including environmentally conscious product designs, plastic reduction, and making smart use of finite resources. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
17 min listen
How operationalizing supply chain sustainability drives business: As new pressures emerge to improve sustainability, some supply chain practitioners questioning why they aren’t aware of, or involved in, corporate strategies to tackle carbon emissions. To discuss the importance of operationalizing sustainability within the supply chain, Deborah Dull, Vice President and Global Supply Chain Sustainability Leader at Genpact, and Josué Velázquez Martínez, Director, Sustainable Supply Chain & LIFT research Labs at MIT, join Polly Mitchell-Guthrie, VP of Industry Outreach and Thought Leadership at Kinaxis, to discuss the importance of carbon intuition and the role of data and metrics to drive growth while making a positive impact on the planet. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
23 min listen
Build resilience into all supply chain decisions: In the latest episode of our Big Ideas in Supply Chain podcast, Mike Corbo, former Chief Supply Chain Officer at Colgate-Palmolive, joins Angel Mendez, Board Member and Supply Chain Innovator, and Dr. Anne Robinson, Chief Strategy Officer at Kinaxis, to discuss why building resilience in the supply chain is critical during times of disruption and how investing in agile solutions can yield financial benefits. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
20 min listen
Take S&OP to the next level, with Solventure CEO Bram Desmet: S&OP is a crucial and essential process in supply chains. Unfortunately, it often fails to deliver on its promises due to latencies in data, outdated technology, and siloed business practices. Bram Desmet, CEO of Solventure, and Matt Spooner, Industry Thought Leader at Kinaxis, discuss why S&OP is more important than ever for modern supply chains and why updating how it’s implemented can balance service, cost, and cash. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
29 min listen
Supply chain innovation at Eaton: In this episode of our Big Ideas in Supply Chain podcast, Rogerio Branco, Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Eaton, joins Dr. Anne Robinson, Chief Strategy Officer at Kinaxis to discuss Eaton’s commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusivity. Specifically, how, and why, Eaton created an innovation lab that can be accessed by all employees, and how its global, diverse team helps drive new ideas. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
17 min listen
AI unleashed: Revolutionizing supply chain innovation: Supply chain leaders are embracing AI to solve problems faster, proliferate data, and enhance the pace of innovation. 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 explore AI methodologies and research-tested insights that redefine the possibilities of supply chain innovation. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
26 min listen

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Navigating sustainability challenges in semiconductors: With Deloitte's Michelle Dumais: In the semiconductor industry where rapid innovation and faster product life cycles add ever-changing complexities throughout the supply chain, tackling sustainability and carbon emissions is no easy feat. As a manager within the supply chain management practice of Deloitte Consulting, Michelle Dumais understands the responsibility of making end-to-end supply chains more earth-friendly through ESG initiatives and reducing scope 3 emissions. Joining Michelle is Polly Mitchell-Guthrie, VP of Industry Outreach and Thought Leadership at Kinaxis, to discuss the importance of strategic sustainability planning for supply chain professionals, data-driven conversations, and why collaboration is critical to address these challenges. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
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Supply chain trends: What executive leaders expect in 2024: In this panel discussion with Mary Byrne, Vice President of Supply Chain at Cardinal Health, Liz Coddington, CFO of Peloton, Gus Shahin, CIO at Flex and Professor Morgan Swink from Texas Christian University co-hosted by Angel Mendez, Kinaxis Board Member and Kinaxis Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Anne Robinson, the group discusses the supply chain trends carrying over from 2023 that will create opportunities in 2024. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
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Embracing innovation for a futuristic supply chain: Shifts in consumer behavior are forcing supply chains to evolve, leading many chief supply chain officers to ask: how do we keep up? For Mohan Sodhi, Professor of Operations & Supply Chain Management at the Bayes Business School at the City University of London, and Jayashankar Swaminathan, Professor of Operations at the University of North Carolina, the key is to embrace innovation or risk falling behind. Mohan and Jay are joined by Angel Mendez, Board Member and Supply Chain Innovator, and Dr. Anne Robinson, Chief Strategy Officer at Kinaxis, to discuss how to develop and bring innovation to the forefront of your organization so you can optimize supply chains for the future. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
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Seagen's integrated supply chain: From clinical trials to commercialization: Explore the complexities of supply chain planning in the biopharma industry with Elisabeth Kaszas, VP of Global Supply Operations at Seagen, and Allen Jacques, Industry Thought Leader at Kinaxis. In this episode of Big Ideas in Supply Chain, Elisabeth details her 30 years of experience in life sciences and biopharma, including her recent accomplishments transforming the supply chain process at Seagen. Elisabeth and Allen deliver powerful insights when it comes to tackling rapid growth due to product launches, exchanging data, reducing lead times, and the vital role of advanced planning. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
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Transform your supply chain: The Crawl-Walk-Run method, with Jamieson Wellness: If you’re looking to digitally transform your supply chain, don’t try to do everything all at once. Supply chain leaders at Jamieson Wellness, Andre Teixeira, VP of Global Supply Chain, Raymond Khan, Senior Director of Supply Chain Center of Excellence and Network Operations, and Steve Mailloux, Director, Supply Chain Planning, say your business should use the crawl, walk, run approach: a tactic designed to ease your business into its next phase without overwhelming it. Joining our experts at Jamieson Wellness is Matt Spooner, Industry Thought Leader at Kinaxis to discuss the tools, processes, and capabilities needed to build a more agile and competitive supply chain. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
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How operationalizing supply chain sustainability drives business: As new pressures emerge to improve sustainability, some supply chain practitioners questioning why they aren’t aware of, or involved in, corporate strategies to tackle carbon emissions. To discuss the importance of operationalizing sustainability within the supply chain, Deborah Dull, Vice President and Global Supply Chain Sustainability Leader at Genpact, and Josué Velázquez Martínez, Director, Sustainable Supply Chain & LIFT research Labs at MIT, join Polly Mitchell-Guthrie, VP of Industry Outreach and Thought Leadership at Kinaxis, to discuss the importance of carbon intuition and the role of data and metrics to drive growth while making a positive impact on the planet. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
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AI unleashed: Revolutionizing supply chain innovation: Supply chain leaders are embracing AI to solve problems faster, proliferate data, and enhance the pace of innovation. 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 explore AI methodologies and research-tested insights that redefine the possibilities of supply chain innovation. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
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Transform your supply chain using ASCM’s SCOR DS model, With Peter Bolstorff: Supply chain constraints, disruptions, and expectations have changed, necessitating new tools and processes to reach resilience, profit, and sustainability goals. In this episode of our Big Ideas in Supply Chain podcast, Peter Bolstorff, Executive Vice President of Innovation and Business Intelligence at ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management), talks with Allen Jacques, Industry Thought Leader at Kinaxis, about solving today and tomorrow’s supply chain challenges , like disruption to both supply and demand, and meeting ESG requirements. As part of this discussion, they address the revamped SCOR DS (Supply Chain Operations Deference Digital Standard), a digital, open-access model providing methodology, diagnostic and benchmarking tools so organizations can make rapid improvements in supply chain processes. Upcoming events: • To learn more about concurrent planning, you can find Kinaxis at the “Innov by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
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Driving sustainability goals through supply chain innovation, with Colgate-Palmolive’s Ann Tracy: Supply chain innovation is now more important than ever to reach sustainability goals. In this episode of our Big Ideas in Supply Chain podcast, Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer at Colgate-Palmolive, speaks with Dr. Anne Robinson, Chief Strategy Officer at Kinaxis, to discuss Colgate-Palmolive’s bold approach to sustainable practices including environmentally conscious product designs, plastic reduction, and making smart use of finite resources. by Big Ideas in Supply Chain
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