Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast

Erik Cheong is the Co-Founder & CMO of Park N Parcel, a Singapore-based logistics startup under NUS Enterprise portfolio, providing solutions to enhance the current last-mile fulfillment ecosystem. Their main focus is to provide online shoppers with an innovative way to collect parcels in a hassle-free manner by directing their online purchases to nearby neighbors or neighborhood stores. Since its launch in 2017, Park N Parcel has successfully built a network of collection points with over 1500 Parkers islandwide in Singapore. Currently working with partners such as Carousell, Airfov, DHL, and Aramex to prevent E-commerce platform & logistics companies from facing re-delivery and making their delivery much more efficient and cost saving. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode:The story of how and why you started Park n Parcel.How are you managing service levels and security with these individuals given that they won’t be at home and available 24/7?When do you know if it’s time to acquire your own assets versus outsourcing through delivery partners?Technologies like AI, Blockchain – how can these be potential game changers in the world of last mile delivery?What are some of the risks in the business model? We see a lot of companies including SingPost and Ninja Van moving towards self-collection points network set up. How would that impact you?You don’t come from a logistics, last mile or eCommerce background. How did you learn about the industry?Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Damien Dhellemmes is the Country President for Schneider Electric Singapore. In this role, Damien is responsible for the alignment of corporate strategy and business orientation, as well as oversight of all commercial initiatives, operations, and implementation. Prior to the role of Country President Singapore, Damien led the end-to-end Supply Chain organization for Schneider Electric in East-Asia Japan and Pacific across 18 countries. He first joined Schneider Electric 23 years ago and had since held various positions in the Supply Chain function of manufacturing, logistics, as well as procurement and sourcing. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode:The company in the future of the world considering that in 2040 the demand of energy is estimated to be 2 times more than present demand most likely there will be non stop energy request.The company will cumulatively invest around 65 million euros (S$102 million) in Singapore. What are the goals and objectives of the new development.How do you see AI impacting the future of supply chain and what will this do to the workforce?Is Schneider working with any government programs/incentives regarding employee retention as it relates to the displacement of workers by automation?After 20 years and various roles in Supply Chain, you are now driving the full PnL of one of the large country organizations of Schneider. How have you managed to make the shift? Any challenges? Any concrete learnings?Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Kenneth Lim is presently the Chief Technology Officer of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). He was seconded from the Government Technology Agency (GovTech), where he held the role of Cluster Director of the Finance, National Development, and Transport clusters. Kenneth possesses over 23 years of career experience in Technology. He first began his career as a programmer in PSA and later became the Vice President of Technology Development, Trade & Logistics in CrimsonLogic. He was the Senior Vice President of Market Operations and IT in Energy Market Company before joining the public sector in 2011. His professional experience covers the sea port, logistics, IT and energy industries. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode:Top goals the Singapore Maritime Port Authority is trying to achieve by 2020?What are the opportunities and what are the challenges around AI and Machine Learning?MPA’s efforts to invest in the start-up ecosystem.Cybersecurity. It is something that all of us should be concerned about, but still, a lot of companies prefer to turn a blind eye to it.Digitalization of the shipping industry. What are your thoughts on the current state of the industry when it comes to going digital?Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Ditlev Blicher is the CEO Asia Pacific for DB Schenker. Originally born in Denmark, Ditlev oversees the 14,000 employees currently operating across 400 locations in 20 countries throughout the Asia Pacific region for DB Schenker. With over a decade of experience based in Asia, Mr. Blicher is no stranger to the region. Prior to joining DB Schenker, he was most recently President of Asia Pacific & Europe, Co-President Global Freight Forwarding and Executive Board Member of a multi-national supply chain management company. Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:Top strategic directions that DB Schenker in trying to achieve in APAC by 2020Which technology trends in logistics will likely make the most impact by 2020?What are some of the most common challenges that your clients are currently struggling with when it comes to their supply chains?Rail solutions from APAC to Europe. What DB Schenker is doing around it in the region.What skills should logistics/ supply chain professionals be focused on to remain relevant and continue to add value to the industry in the future?Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

This episode, we are going to have a panel discussion on a top topic for the industry: Diversity in Supply Chain.Our guests: Annemieke Gelder is the Founder and Consultant Supply Direction. Annemieke has worked in various senior roles around Supply Chain for the last 17 years, covering various geographies and industries, across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia. Saskia Groen is the Global Chief Operating Officer at Damco. Saskia is also a long-standing professional in the supply chain space, having started her career in the building materials space, having worked for Cement Australia. Following which she worked for several years in the global cement leader, Holcim, where she served also as Vice President of Supply Chain for one of the largest operations in Asia, namely Phillippines. Ingeborg Veelenturf is the Senior Director of Logistics Asia at Coach. Ingeborg is an experienced professional in international Supply Chain Management for over 20 years, in Europe and Asia, for leading International Consumer Packaged Goods companies like Kellogg, Sara Lee and British American Tobacco (BAT). Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode:Diversity in the Supply Chain communityWhat are the critical skills needed to be successful in today’s changing and transforming international supply chains?Key trends around diversity in Supply ChainHow can organizations groom future female leadersFollow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Chang Wen Lai is the CEO of Ninja Van. At 27 and with no logistics experience, Lai Chang Wen started a company that netted $45m in investments. The learning curve was steep and it meant 22-hour work days, sleeping in the office, and even sorting parcels and doing deliveries himself. Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:Route Optimization. Would AI be an important factor in improving it?Why the founders of Ninja Van work so well together.The importance of being hungry to learn and having less ego when working in a start-up. If you want to be a successful entrepreneur in South East Asia – Don’t get married!Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Matthias Heutger is Senior Vice President Strategy, Marketing, and Innovation at DHL's global account management and innovation unit, Customer Solutions & Innovation (DHL CSI). Matthias is coordinating closely the activity of the two DHL Innovation Centers, in Germany and Singapore. Whose aim is to bring new innovations to the DHL group - which does mean they get to experiment with the latest technologies available. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode:The warehouse of the future – working with collaborative robots.3D printing – Matthias: “Everybody thought this will completely disrupt the logistics – I don’t believe it will.”Good data in logistics is a big challenge because it is still traditionally a very paper-based business.The potential for sharing platforms (Uber, Airbnb) in a way to be used in logistics.Talking about the extensive internal Certified Training Program Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Tom Schmitt Board Member - Contract Logistics and Global Chief Commercial Officer for DB Schenker, which is one of the top 3 global 3PL companies in the world with operations in 140 countries. As the Management Board Member responsible for the $3bn+ Contract Logistics business, Tom is in charge of a global team of 22,000 logisticians with continued and accelerated profitable growth. In the first year of Tom’s leadership, DB Schenker Contract Logistics grew by 17 percent topline and saw a 20 percent growth to the bottom line. Discover more details here.Some highlights of the podcast:Top strategic directions that Schenker is trying to achieve in the next years. The top goals in the company by 2020.Contract Logistics. Where does Tom see the emerging markets?How DB Schenker customers expect them to use all the information, data, that we have to their advantage. Using big data and capacity planning.The importance of – People, service, profit in that sequence.Talking about left brain and right brain. How to access both types of thinking.Advice for a 23-year-old finishing collage – Think of your first move and your second move as an option expanding move.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Bjorn Vang Jensen, Global Head of Logistics at Electrolux. Bjorn is a global industry figure, started his career as graduate of the A.P. Møller/Maersk Shipping School. Subsequently worked for Maersk group, then on the 3PL side for DHL and TNT. And last 13 years as a proud leader of the Electrolux supply chain team. All in all, Bjorn has lived in Asia for the past 28 years, during which time he has been based in Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore.Discover more details here.Episode #06 Part 1 Highlights:How to manage a team of 22 logisticians spread all over the world on all continents.Electrolux Supply Chain started 13 years ago with 12/13,000 TEU and this year for the first time it will almost certainly break 200,000 TEU.How much paper is involved in moving a shipment of cocoa from Nigeria to Rotterdam?Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Bjorn Vang Jensen, Global Head of Logistics at Electrolux. Bjorn is a global industry figure, started his career as graduate of the A.P. Møller/Maersk Shipping School. Subsequently worked for Maersk group, then on the 3PL side for DHL and TNT. And last 13 years as a proud leader of the Electrolux supply chain team. All in all, Bjorn has lived in Asia for the past 28 years, during which time he has been based in Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore.Discover more details here.Episode #06 Part 3 Highlights:Moving from 3PL to the client side – “the grass is not greener over on this side, it’s just a different type of grass. And you’ve got to be prepared for a change in diet.”Why is Bjorn 100% paperless.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Bjorn Vang Jensen, Global Head of Logistics at Electrolux. Bjorn is a global industry figure, started his career as graduate of the A.P. Møller/Maersk Shipping School. Subsequently worked for Maersk group, then on the 3PL side for DHL and TNT. And last 13 years as a proud leader of the Electrolux supply chain team. All in all, Bjorn has lived in Asia for the past 28 years, during which time he has been based in Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore.Discover more details here.Episode #06 Part 2 Highlights:A recent 27 employee company acquired by Electrolux is transforming the way people across the whole company are thinking, how they communicate, how they manage e-commerce.The importance of telling great stories to attract the best talent. The right mindset that as a Chief Supply Chain Officer of a company should have.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Tim Wickmann is the former CEO of MCC Transport Maersk.Tim Wickmann has 27 years career with A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. He served as vice-president in various portfolios for 10 years. In the last 9 years, he was the CEO of MCC, the intra-Asia shipping specialist. During his term, the company became one of the most successful organizations in the history, from humble beginnings, maybe to the 17th largest line of company in the world in terms of capacity, among top three feeders globally, operated 90 ships, and had over 600 staff in local agencies in 14 countries across Asia. Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:How to build the number one shipping company in your industry from scratchOn giving full independence to country managers – ‘Do anything you want as long as it is legal!’On being happy at work – “For 27 years, I have looked forward to going to work every single day. You need to be happy at work. Otherwise, it doesn’t work.”On superstitions and playing professional football. And how to handle 9 customer meetings in one day. How to react when your eyes stop working because of overwork and how to handle weeks of 13 hour work days.Why you should say No! to seemingly great opportunities.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Tim Wickmann is the former CEO of MCC Transport Maersk. Tim Wickmann has 27 years career with A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. He served as vice-president in various portfolios for 10 years. In the last 9 years, he was the CEO of MCC, the intra-Asia shipping specialist. During his term, the company became one of the most successful organizations in the history, from humble beginnings, maybe to the 17th largest line of company in the world in terms of capacity, among top three feeders globally, operated 90 ships, and had over 600 staff in local agencies in 14 countries across Asia. Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:How to build the number one shipping company in your industry from scratchOn giving full independence to country managers – ‘Do anything you want as long as it is legal!’On being happy at work – “For 27 years, I have looked forward to going to work every single day. You need to be happy at work. Otherwise, it doesn’t work.”On superstitions and playing professional football. And how to handle 9 customer meetings in one day. How to react when your eyes stop working because of overwork and how to handle weeks of 13 hour work days.Why you should say No! to seemingly great opportunities.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Tim Wickmann is the former CEO of MCC Transport Maersk. Tim Wickmann has 27 years career with A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. He served as vice-president in various portfolios for 10 years. In the last 9 years, he was the CEO of MCC, the intra-Asia shipping specialist. During his term, the company became one of the most successful organizations in the history, from humble beginnings, maybe to the 17th largest line of company in the world in terms of capacity, among top three feeders globally, operated 90 ships, and had over 600 staff in local agencies in 14 countries across Asia. Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:How to build the number one shipping company in your industry from scratchOn giving full independence to country managers – ‘Do anything you want as long as it is legal!’On being happy at work – “For 27 years, I have looked forward to going to work every single day. You need to be happy at work. Otherwise, it doesn’t work.”On superstitions and playing professional football. And how to handle 9 customer meetings in one day. How to react when your eyes stop working because of overwork and how to handle weeks of 13 hour work days.Why you should say No! to seemingly great opportunities.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Roxane Desmicht is the Head of Asia Pacific Supply Chain Infineon Technologies. Roxane is a Senior executive and global leader with 15+ years in high tech industries. She is well-versed product development to manufacturing as well as business development and account management. She is an active promoter and driver of Industry 4.0 initiatives as well as gender diversity leadership projects. And she is passionate about leading teams in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:Global Production Networks and Supply chain transformationSupply Chain 4.0 and IoT solutions in InfineonIf she would be an investor – where would she put her money?How does an engineer lead a global Supply Chain NetworkHow to groom future supply chain leadersHow to be a passionate leader in a male-dominated industryFollow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Roxane Desmicht is the Head of Asia Pacific Supply Chain Infineon Technologies. Roxane Desmicht is a Senior executive and global leader with 15+ years in high tech industries. She is well-versed product development to manufacturing as well as business development and account management. She is an active promoter and driver of Industry 4.0 initiatives as well as gender diversity leadership projects. And she is passionate about leading teams in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:Global Production Networks and Supply chain transformationSupply Chain 4.0 and IoT solutions in InfineonIf she would be an investor – where would she put her money?How does an engineer lead a global Supply Chain NetworkHow to groom future supply chain leadersHow to be a passionate leader in a male-dominated industryFollow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Roxane Desmicht is the Head of Asia Pacific Supply Chain Infineon Technologies. Roxane Desmicht is a Senior executive and global leader with 15+ years in high tech industries. She is well-versed product development to manufacturing as well as business development and account management. She is an active promoter and driver of Industry 4.0 initiatives as well as gender diversity leadership projects. And she is passionate about leading teams in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:Global Production Networks and Supply chain transformationSupply Chain 4.0 and IoT solutions in InfineonIf she would be an investor – where would she put her money?How does an engineer lead a global Supply Chain NetworkHow to groom future supply chain leadersHow to be a passionate leader in a male-dominated industryFollow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Paul Bradley is the CEO of Caprica International. Paul is the Chairman and CEO, Caprica International and serving on the Boards of various organizations. He was also selected as a ‘New Asian Leader’ by the World Economic Forum. Leadership roles have spanned American, Japanese, Chinese and Indian companies with responsibilities across 14 countries. Created 7 start-ups and participated in the successful IPO launch of 2 companies. Passionate about innovation and developing multi-cultural talent to impact the future. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode:Most important technology trends in supply chainHow AI and Block Chain is changing the gameThe importance of innovation and entrepreneurship and how start-ups disrupt the industryWhat is it like to be a member of the B20 task force of the G20 SummitHow important it is to have great mentorsFollow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Paul Bradley is the CEO of Caprica International. Paul is the Chairman and CEO, Caprica International and serving on the Boards of various organizations. He was also selected as a ‘New Asian Leader’ by the World Economic Forum. Leadership roles have spanned American, Japanese, Chinese and Indian companies with responsibilities across 14 countries. Created 7 start-ups and participated in the successful IPO launch of 2 companies. Passionate about innovation and developing multi-cultural talent to impact the future. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode:Most important technology trends in supply chainHow AI and Block Chain is changing the gameThe importance of innovation and entrepreneurship and how start-ups disrupt the industryWhat is it like to be a member of the B20 task force of the G20 SummitHow important it is to have great mentorsFollow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Paul Bradley is the CEO of Caprica International. Paul is the Chairman and CEO, Caprica International and serving on the Boards of various organizations. He was also selected as a ‘New Asian Leader’ by the World Economic Forum. Leadership roles have spanned American, Japanese, Chinese and Indian companies with responsibilities across 14 countries. Created 7 start-ups and participated in the successful IPO launch of 2 companies. Passionate about innovation and developing multi-cultural talent to impact the future. Discover more details here. Some of the highlights of the episode:Most important technology trends in supply chainHow AI and Block Chain is changing the gameThe importance of innovation and entrepreneurship and how start-ups disrupt the industryWhat is it like to be a member of the B20 task force of the G20 SummitHow important it is to have great mentorsFollow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Charles Brewer is the global CEO of DHL E-commerce with 33 years of experience in Logistics across the globe. He has been Chief Executive Officer of DHL eCommerce at Deutsche Post AG since June 2016. He served as Executive Vice President of Sales and of DHL Worldwide Express and served as its Member of the Management Board, US since March 2006. Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:Most important trends in logistics – the evolution of e-commerceChallenges in South East Asia Logistics and how to transform them into opportunitiesHow to attract and keep top talent in a great corporate cultureHis success habits and most important lessons learned in his careerHow to become the CEO of DHL e-commerceFollow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Didier Chenneveau is the Executive Director Supply Chain Ernst & Young. He is one of the leading supply chain executives in the region with more than 25 years experience across the board. Discover more details here: Some of the highlights of the episode:IoT – Internet of Things and Blockchain in Supply ChainThe supply chain challenges faced by the most important MNCs in AsiaSupply Chain Talent in AsiaHow to develop top supply chain leadersThe importance of drinking red wineFollow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd