Supply Chain Revolution

Welcome to the Supply Chain Revolution, the supply chain podcast that explores provocative points of views that challenge paradigms for progress. Some have said this is the most entertaining and educational supply chain podcast on Earth! Join us as we explore New School Chain, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Technology & Innovation, Sustainable Development & the SDGs, and Leadership and Rebels around the world that are disrupting the status quo.

Links to find us, connect, and explore: Website: https://www.supplychainrevolution.com/

This is Part 2 of our first webinar series with Supply Chain Brief that described the Supply Chain Revolution and how we are leaving value on the table from the perspective of materials, process, and people. In Episode 9, we explore Circular Supply Chains and the Circular Economy though the lens of technology. The shifts in business models over the next 30 years will leverage smart supply chains and Industry 4.0 to build the circular economy at scale. In this episode, we discuss the 4th Industrial revolution, technologies that enable the supply chains of the future and how the sophistication of technology like the industrial internet, smart systems, intelligent assets, and digital twins will facilitate better collaboration, information, and decision sharing in the future of work and stewardship. Are you thinking about Digital Waste? Are you thinking about how to use sensors and IoT in network decision sharing? Want to dive into the full presentation with visual slides and learning? Stay tuned across social and on our website as we are sharing the entire PoV this week :)

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Episode 15 is a provocative and timely topic for supply chain and STEM professionals around the world. As we enter conference season coupled with the transition to virtual events due to COVID19, the on-going persistence of all-male panels must stop. It’s time to cancel the MANEL! As eloquently described by Dr. Francis Collins, the diversity of bright and talented minds <in supply chain and STEM fields> has come a long way and our public engagements need to catch up. Breaking up the subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) bias that is preventing women and other groups underrepresented in science from achieving their rightful place in scientific leadership must begin at the top. Creating new norms is a tough and challenging process. We hope this a helpful step to bring awareness to the MANEL and encouraging others to embrace diversity and inclusiveness at events and conferences.

In this episode, you’ll hear why MANELS must STOP, why a level playing field with gender diversity is necessary, why being inclusive isn’t just about “inviting a women on a panel” or better yet “having a women moderate or interview the panel”. We describe changes in the supply chain workforce and population of recent graduates. Ageism and challenging traditional norms is a contentious task, but necessary to shift the status quo. Our hearts are in the right place during this difficult discussion. Women and members of underrepresented communities should also have an opportunity for speaking slots at high-level supply chain, STEM, and academic events and conferences. We urge you to take the panel pledge and draw the line by calling out actors who may unknowingly (or knowingly) participate in this stale and divisive tradition.

To learn more about the MANEL pledge, visit: https://www.owen.org/pledge/

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In Episode 14, we are joined by an EPIC REBEL who is the Head of XBOX safety and longtime Microsoft Supply Chain-er Angela Hession! The Future of Work is human and driven by experiences rooted in values and purpose. This provocative drink and learn turned interview explores talent, building teams, and the importance of diversity in the Value Economy. Listen as Angela explores many topics including why putting the customer first in everything you do is the key to building great products and supply chains to admire.

In this episode, you’ll hear how to make the shift from old school to new school leadership; how getting to know a diverse group of people leads to a better understanding of yourself, and building better teams. This is particularly important as Angela describes how to acquire, inspire, and develop new graduates and a new workforce, a workforce with purpose who wants to have an impact on the world. We explore customer centricity at Microsoft and the importance of putting empathy at the center of everything you do and how to create lasting brand love.

To learn more about Angela Hession and her impact, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-hession-a294ab17/

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In Episode 12, we explore thinking about supply chains outside of the box, where we can often get stuck in academic discussions. The impacts of supply chains can quickly shift to rights-based discussions. This is Part 2 of our lightning talk with Pretty Mubaiwa, PhD Public Law Candidate and UCT Regional Coordinator for the Africa Resource Center. Pretty works in disruptive supply chain to provide critical medicine, access, and care at the point of need. She specializes in international public law and women's rights.

It’s time we expand our thinking around supply chain and how it’s a powerful conduit that can impact the lives of many, particularly the lives of women. How does supply chain best serve the people who need access the most...access to healthcare, medicine, sexual and reproductive health. Most of this access happens because of supply chains.

In this episode, we discuss how supply chains provide access to human health as a basic right which involves translating rights from the United Nations to the individual communities who need critical supplies, stakeholder engagement in defining the future of humanitarian supply chains, and the amazing work happening at the Africa Resource Center.

To learn more about Pretty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pretty-mubaiwa-b5917086/; to learn more about ARC: https://www.linkedin.com/company/africa-resource-centre/about/

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