The Zero100 Podcast: Digitally Reinventing Supply Chain
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The Zero100 Podcast reports from the digital frontier, where supply chains are being reinvented. We interview leaders from the Zero100 Community who are digitiz...
Between the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (CCDAA), supply chain leaders are in for a regulatory wake-up call. But is the challenge of compliance an opportunity in disguise? On the podcast, Zero100 VP Research Steve Hochman and Principal Analyst Jenna Fink discuss how leaders can seize this opportunity to secure a supplier information advantage over competitors. Members, check out our latest report for me: https://members.zero100.com/the-scope-3-data-revolution/ Non-members, check out a preview here: https://zero100.com/the-scope-3-data-revolution/ Setting the stage for the looming Scope 3 wake-up call (00:43)What makes tracking Scope 3 emissions so challenging (3:26)Why specific calculations trump general assumptions (6:16)Is enforceability even possible? (8:57)The competitive benefits of tracking Scope 3, beyond compliance (10:00)Organizing teams for Scope 3 action (11:30)Supplier collaboration stories from Unilever and IKEA (12:56)Zooming in on automated tech solutions from Muir.ai, Terralytiq, and Terrascope (15:15)Next steps for leaders (20:27)
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Trump, Tariffs, and Trade Wars: What to Expect and What to Do
As President Donald Trump begins his second term, leaders are bracing themselves for sweeping tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada. At face value, this doesn’t look good for global supply chains. But are disruption and inflation inevitable? In the latest episode of the podcast, Chief Content Officer Matt Davis, VP Research Steve Hochman, and Head of Research Analytics Cody Stack unpack the implications of these proposed policy shifts.For more insights, visit: https://zero100.com/Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zero100inc/How supply chain leaders are reacting to the threat of more tariffs (0:44) A summary of Trump’s promised tariffs and their potential impact (2:58) Are trade wars with Canada, China, and Mexico inevitable? (3:44) What we've learned from Trump’s first term (5:28)New procurement strategies for the year ahead (7:24)Where companies are looking to diversify their operational footprint (11:39)Alternative scenarios that might unfold (15:15)Why it’s time for companies to get serious about lobbying (17:10)
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2024 in Review: Moments that Defined Supply Chain
From tariff threats and inflation to labor disputes and genAI, it’s been a big year for supply chain. To close out 2024, Zero100 Advisory Board members Stephanie Pullings Hart (EVP, Global Head of Operations at Nestlé) and Karin Shanahan (EVP, Global Product Development and Supply at Bristol Myers Squibb), and VP Research Lauren Acoba, dive into the year’s top stories, the tech of tomorrow, and their supply chain priorities for the year ahead.Reminiscing about our beloved holiday traditions (0:49)Encapsulating 2024 in one word (2:33)Addressing the elephant in the room: sustainability (4:52)What it really means to be resilient amidst geopolitical tensions (9:30)The secrets to building a happy, future-ready workforce (14:18)The promise and struggle of implementing AI in supply chain (19:25)Some sage wisdom for C-level leaders (24:44)
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10 For ’25: Zero100's Supply Chain Predictions
We may not have a crystal ball, but Zero100's data analysis has identified 10 major shifts supply chain leaders need to watch out for in 2025. This week, the team reveals the rationale behind their predictions and breaks down what they mean for you. Featuring: VP Research Lauren Acoba, Head of Research Analytics Cody Stack, and Content Director Allyssia Alleyne.Members, get the full rundown of our predictions on the Member’s Hub: https://members.zero100.com/10-for-25/ Non-members, check out a preview here: https://zero100.com/10-for-25/ The Zero100 approach to predicting the future (0:49)What’s up next for AI adoption (3:10)Our wild card prediction for sustainability (4:29)Where we think supply chain roles will disappear – and where they'll grow (5:13)The org model that’ll separate winners from losers (9:14)Our forecast for the growing AI vendor landscape (13:22)The secret ingredient for Scope 3 progress (16:22)
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Sourcing's Digital Revolution is Long Overdue. Will AI Be the Catalyst?
Sourcing has been last in line for tech investment and innovation for quite some time. But AI and a wave of new digital technology have the potential to turbocharge the function – if leaders seize the moment now. On this week's podcast, the Zero100 team discuss frameworks and use cases to inspire leaders ready to take the leap. Featuring: VP Research Lauren Acoba, and VP Research Geraint John.Why sourcing has lagged in tech innovation (2:10)Inside Zero100’s latest report, “Reinventing the First Mile: AI Powers a New Generation of Digital Sourcing” (4:45)How Tesco, Siemens Energy, Unilever, and Maersk are using AI in sourcing (6:00)The key sourcing “job to be done” during Trump’s second term (9:05)Using data mining, process mining, and AI to strengthen your data foundation (11:17)The three main approaches to tech stack building (13:59)From art to science: The new sourcing skill set (18:05)Key imperatives for sourcing leaders in 2025 (21:23)What sourcing leaders can learn from contemporary artists (23:13)
About The Zero100 Podcast: Digitally Reinventing Supply Chain
The Zero100 Podcast reports from the digital frontier, where supply chains are being reinvented. We interview leaders from the Zero100 Community who are digitizing supply chains in order to power growth, improve resilience, and decarbonize operations. Join us as we accelerate the Zero100 vision of Zero Percent Carbon, 100% Digital supply chains.
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