Best Zero100 Podcasts (2025)

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What Can the West Learn from China’s EV Disruptors? 16:41

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China's electric vehicle manufacturers are changing the game with seamless ecosystems that blend digital and physical production – and they're scaling without friction. This week, the Zero100 team explores how companies like BYD and Xiaomi are producing high-quality EVs faster and cheaper than Western competitors, and breaks down the operating less…

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The rise of agentic AI: key insights from Zero100 Live London 2025 10:18

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Discover how agentic AI and decision-centric planning are transforming supply chains, moving from pilots to real-world impact. Hear insights from analysts and OMP customer Mars, and explore the rise of fusion teams, human-in-the-loop AI, and collaboration models reshaping the future of planning.By OMP

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The Next Big Thing: 3 Tech Breakthroughs to Watch (That Aren’t Agentic AI) 23:03

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The hype around agentic AI is real, but it’s not the only tech worth watching. This week, the Zero100 team shares the innovations they’re most excited about, including vibe coding, simulation, and AI-enhanced wearables. Tune in to find out how they're being leveraged to cut costs, boost safety, and empower problem solving across supply chain. Featu…

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What CEOs Need from Operations Leaders Now with Jim Rowan 35:07

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Join Jim Rowan, former CEO and President of Volvo Cars, and Kevin O’Marah, Chief Research Officer at Zero100, as they discuss how supply chain leaders can navigate today's business environment. Jim shares his framework of six interconnected technologies for future relevance, explains how AI is reshaping organizations into dynamic neural networks, a…

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Workforce 2030: Critical Skills for a Digital Future 26:18

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AI is here. Your job is changing. But what skills will actually keep you ahead of the curve? This week, El Iza Mohamedou, Head of the OECD Centre for Skills, shares her insights on the most critical skills needed to thrive in an increasingly automated world, and the role executives must play in developing the workforce of tomorrow. Three critical s…

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Risky Business: Cybersecurity, Sustainability, and Ethics in the Age of AI 21:58

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AI can accelerate a fully digital supply chain, but it can also bring cyberattacks, ethical dilemmas, and sustainability risks. Zero100 Principal Analyst Suzanne Lindsay and VPs, Research Geraint John and Kelly Coutinho explore the threats faced by leaders today and what they can do to protect their organizations. Why cybersecurity is the CSCO’s pr…

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Is Tim Cook Still the Leader Apple Needs? 21:47

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Tim Cook has generated more than $3 trillion in shareholder value as Apple’s CEO, yet tariff pressures and the AI arms race are putting his operational rigor to the test. On the Zero100 Podcast, Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah and VP, Research Geraint John dissect whether Cook’s “balanced excellence” can keep Apple relevant and resilient in a …

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Inside Pfizer's Evolving Pharma Supply Chain 21:34

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The COVID pandemic was a stress test for Pfizer’s vaccine supply chain – and a powerful catalyst for change. This week, Barbara Garcia (VP, Americas Supply Chain) and Fiona Ardagh (VP, EMEA Supply Chain) tell Zero100 Principal Analyst Jenna Fink how they built a more agile, integrated, and resilient supply chain to meet surging demand and prepare f…

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Unlocking the Hidden Cash in Your Supply Chain 15:05

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Caught between margin pressures and looming price hikes? The Zero100 team reveals how supply chain leaders can free up cash and boost profitability without sacrificing customer experience or revenue. Featuring: Research Analyst Jalen Thibou and Principal Analysts Jenna Fink and Suzanne Lindsay. Why companies are struggling to hit cost and growth ta…

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In the Age of Automation, How Do You Rightsize Your Workforce? 25:11

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Given the productivity wins AI and AI agents offer, cutting headcount might seem like an obvious strategic move. But real efficiency, org success, and long-term growth hinge on rightsizing, not downsizing. VP, Research Lauren Acoba and Principal Analysts Jenna Fink and Caroline Chumakov explore why end-to-end workflow reinvention, redefining roles,…

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Freedom to Spend Smartly: Unpacking Bayer's Procurement Power Play 17:48

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In procurement, tight control over external spend is a golden rule for cost savings. But what would happen if leaders loosened the reins? Malik Akhtar, Chief Procurement Officer at Bayer Consumer Health, tells Zero100 VP, Research Geraint John how the company’s "Freedom to Spend Smartly" strategy is putting buying power in the hands of non-procurem…

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New Tariffs, New Tech, New Remit: Reflections from Off the Grid 2025 19:45

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What's keeping today’s top supply chain leaders up at night? And what opportunities are they most excited about? The Zero100 team shares their biggest takeaways from Off the Grid 2025, our recent gathering of 50+ CSCOs and COOs in Ireland, exploring everything from the future of tariffs and agentic AI to the power of fusion teams and the expanding …

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Novo Nordisk & Eli Lilly: Manufacturing Lessons from the GLP-1 Giants 25:36

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As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound took the world by storm, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly faced a massive question: how do you fill the need at maximum speed? This week, we pull back the curtain on the strategies that allowed both companies to scale their manufacturing and cement market dominance, offering takeaways for any leader navigating unp…

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The COO's Guide to Agentic AI 20:27

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Last year, we predicted that 1 in 5 supply chains would adopt AI agents by the end 2025 – and six months in, the data suggests we’re already there. This week on the podcast, Chief Content Officer Matt Davis and VP, Research Lauren Acoba discuss how we got here and provide an adoption framework for COOs trying to realize the opportunity ahead. Zero1…

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Decoding Unilever’s AI Advantage 20:39

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When it comes to tech innovation, one topic has dominated the first half of 2025: the meteoric rise of AI agents. And at Unilever, this tech isn’t just “coming soon” – it’s already here. This week, Willem Uijen (Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer, Unilever) and Lauren Acoba (VP, Research, Zero100) discuss how the company is leveraging agents…

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The Data Diaries: What We Learned Building Our Own LLM 18:13

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ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot – LLMs are everywhere. But how do you integrate them into your operations? After a year spent developing our own LLM, the Zero100 team shares hard-won lessons and a primer on getting LLM design right. Featuring: VP Data & Analytics Cody Stack, Senior Manager, Data Science Julia Dahlgren, and Data Scientist Prajwal Bn. Why w…

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Europe Is Closing In on Its Climate Targets. What Does That Mean for Supply Chain? 23:34

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Despite recent pushback against green policy, the EU is on track to score a major environmental win. The Zero100 team dives into what supply chain leaders and policymakers can learn from this success, and how companies are still fulfilling their sustainability pledges. Featuring: Principal Analysts Jenna Fink and Caroline Chumakov and Chief Researc…

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What’s Next for the Supply Chain Tech Stack? 24:52

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GenAI and autonomous agents are catapulting supply chains into a future that was unimaginable just five years ago, and the pace of innovation is only accelerating. Join Zero100 Chief Content Officer Matt Davis and Principal Analyst Suzanne Lindsay as they reflect on the last 20 years of digital supply chains and how to navigate today’s tech landsca…

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Inside the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Barcelona 8:05

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Fresh off the stage at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium | Xpo™ 2025 in Barcelona, Jessica Roberts sits down with Philip Vervloesem to reflect on a packed few weeks of insight, inspiration, and connection. From back-to-back events in Orlando and Barcelona to standout keynote moments, deep dives with industry leaders, and high-energy customer dinne…

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Bot Bosses and Digital Teammates: Designing the Agentic AI Org Chart 22:32

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AI agents could make up a significant part of company org charts within the next five years, supercharging human productivity. This week, we look at the roles, org structures, and leadership approaches needed to drive these teams forward. Featuring: Chief Content Officer Matt Davis and Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah. Unpacking Microsoft’s 202…

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“Bigger Than ChatGPT”: What Agentic AI Means for Supply Chain 23:28

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Autonomous AI agents have gone from sci-fi fodder to the stuff of TikToks and celebrity-fronted commercials. Amid the building buzz, the Zero100 team delivers a primer on the tech and how to implement it in supply chain. Featuring: Principal Analysts Jenna Fink and Caroline Chumakov and Research Analyst Jalen Thibou. AI agents have infiltrated the …

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Inside the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando 7:27

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Join Flo Daelemans and Philip Vervloesem as they unpack the key highlights from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium | Xpo™ 2025 in Orlando. Fresh from the conference, they explore sharp analyst insights and real-world customer stories that reveal where supply chain transformation is headed. From polycrisis planning and people-driven change to the ri…

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Sustainable, Innovative, Collaborative: PepsiCo's Supercharged SRM 16:38

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In today's volatile trade environment, how can you ensure your supplier relationships not only endure but flourish? PepsiCo's Chief Procurement Officer Marcelo Stefani tells Zero100 VP, Research Geraint John about how the company has revamped its SRM strategy. The secret ingredient: Why SRM is a non-negotiable at Pepsico (1:03) Marcelo's key learni…

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The Psychology of Virality: Zero100’s Cheat Codes for Tech Adoption 27:20

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What if, instead of pushing change onto people, we could design it to spread itself? The Zero100 team breaks down how to use the psychological hacks that fuel memes and movements to spread new ideas within supply chain organizations. Featuring: VP Research Lauren Acoba, Principal Analyst Caroline Chumakov, and VP Research Analytics Cody Stack. Tari…

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The State of Supply Chain: 100 Days of Trump 2.0 27:54

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Since Trump's return to office, supply chain leaders have been scrambling to adapt to new tariffs and a culture of uncertainty. This week, Chief Research Officer Kevin O'Marah, VP Research Geraint John, and Principal Analyst Caroline Chumakov reflect on the first 100 days of the President's new term and unpack what comes next. Panic or pause? Leade…

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Omni-Innovation: How Walmart Is Reimagining Retail 20:54

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Walmart has long set the bar for omnichannel innovation, with breakthroughs connecting store operations, e-commerce, logistics automation, and sourcing. Ahead of 3xOmni – an event co-hosted by Zero100 and Walmart – Andrea Albright (EVP, Sourcing, Walmart; Operating Partner, Massmart) and Lauren Acoba (VP Research, Zero100) discuss how the retailer’…

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It’s Not You, It’s Tariffs: Can Your Supplier Relationships Survive a Trade War? 26:01

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As global trade volatility soars, many supplier relationships could be headed for a rough patch. Zero100 discusses how leaders can not only maintain those relationships but strengthen them for mutual benefit. Featuring: Chief Content Officer Matt Davis, VP Research Geraint John, and Principal Analyst Jenna Fink. The best relationship advice the tea…

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Too Much, Too Soon? Unpacking Retail's Digital Rollback 24:57

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When it comes to customer service automation, have we gone too far, too fast? The Zero100 team ponders how to balance human interaction and self-service in retail and elsewhere in supply chain. Featuring: Chief Content Officer Matt Davis and Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah.By Zero100

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Is Simulation Supply Chain's Next Digital MVP? 28:03

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You don’t have to imagine a world where you can create a virtual replica of your physical supply chain – the tech is already here. This week, the Zero100 team discusses how leaders can use simulation to pre-model risk, test scenarios, and optimize operations. Featuring: VP Research Strategy Steve Hochman, Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah, and H…

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Mind the Automation Gap: Building Toward a Human-Machine Future 28:03

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Automating a desk-based process is one thing. Installing legions of robots on the frontline is another. This week, the Zero100 team unpacks the unique challenges and opportunities of automating factories and warehouses. Featuring: VP Research Strategy Steve Hochman, Principal Analyst Jenna Fink, and Chief Research Officer Kevin O'Marah. Fact vs fic…

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Forum in Focus: Tariffs, Change, and Next Wave Digital 20:34

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What happens when you get 100 of the world’s most influential CSCOs and COOs in a room together? This week, the Zero100 team shares a behind-the-scenes look at Forum 2025, revealing how supply chain leaders are preparing business to cope in troubled times. Featuring: VPs Research Lauren Acoba and Geraint John, and VP of Membership, Daria Crane. Wha…

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Who Sets AI’s Moral Compass? 22:21

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Governments, corporations, disruptive startups – when it comes to AI, who gets to decide what’s right and wrong? On the Zero100 Podcast, the team waxes philosophical (and then gets practical) about the ethical implementation and regulation of AI for the betterment of supply chain and society. Featuring: Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah and Seni…

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C-Suite in Focus: What’s Driving Decisions Now 24:23

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Amid tariff drama, AI developments, and geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain leaders are being pulled in all directions – but tapping into C-suite priorities provides some much-needed clarity. On the latest episode of the podcast, the Zero100 team cut through the noise and pull out key lessons for leaders. Featuring: VPs Research Geraint John and…

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Unravelling Supply Chain’s Scope 3 Data Conundrum 23:07

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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 …

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Trump, Tariffs, and Trade Wars: What to Expect and What to Do 22:05

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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,…

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How Evonik Oxeno drives supply chain excellence with decision-centric planning 9:25

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Discover how Evonik Oxeno embraced decision-centric planning to enhance business value. By transitioning from process-centric to decision-centric planning and running hundreds of scenarios weekly, the company is better prepared for disruptions and equipped to make data-driven decisions. Hear from David Kochanek, Supply Chain Solution Manager, as he…

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2024 in Review: Moments that Defined Supply Chain 27:42

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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 th…

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Top takeaways from the Gartner Planning Summit in Denver 10:20

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Tune in as Philip Vervloesem, Jasper Wouters, and Flo Daelemans deliver a dynamic recap of the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit in Denver. Continuing in our new "on the go" format, they unpack the conference's key themes shaping 2025 and beyond, from the power of data in decision-centric planning to innovations such as Gen AI and Green Planning…

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10 For ’25: Zero100's Supply Chain Predictions 20:55

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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 All…

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Sourcing's Digital Revolution is Long Overdue. Will AI Be the Catalyst? 24:26

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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 Resear…

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Zero100 Live 2024: AI Takes The Mainstage 17:29

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Zero100 Live 2024 didn’t just explore AI’s future impact. It delivered a bold blueprint for supply chain leaders ready to harness the AI revolution. This week on the podcast, the team unpacks the moments that made waves and the insights that left our audience buzzing (plus a few behind-the-scenes stories.) Featuring: VP Research Steve Hochman, Prin…

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Omnichannel Is Everywhere. So What Comes Next? 22:07

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There’s more to omnichannel strategy than DTC shipping and BORIS policies. The Zero100 team discuss the next evolution of omnichannel supply chains, sharing success stories from across industries and new opportunities enabled by AI and other advanced tech. Featuring: Chief Content Officer Matt Davis, VP Research Lauren Acoba, and VP Research Steve …

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Unveiling key takeaways and highlights from the Gartner Planning Summit in London 7:42

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Tune into an engaging discussion featuring Philip Vervloesem and Flo Daelemans as they recap the recent Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit in London. In this new "on the go" format, discover how discussions on AI, digital transformation, and effective storytelling are shaping the future of the industry. Join us as they explore what made this summ…

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How to Win at Supply Chain AI: Zero100’s Safe Bets 24:41

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Feeling lucky? On the latest episode of the podcast, the Zero100 team reveal where supply chain leaders are investing in AI to see the greatest business rewards across planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics, and identify areas with untapped potential. Featuring: Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah and VP Research Geraint J…

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What Does the 2024 US Election Mean for Supply Chain? 25:58

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This year has seen a slew of high-profile elections worldwide. And now, all eyes are on the US as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump vie for the presidency. On the podcast, the Zero100 team breaks down what a victory for either candidate could mean for supply chain, translating policy into priorities for global operations. Featuring: Chief Content Offi…

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Human-Machine Teams Are the Future. But How Do They Work? 23:10

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From autonomous agents to specialized robotics, AI is transforming supply chain. But next-gen tech requires a next-gen workforce to maximize its potential. In the latest episode of the podcast, the Zero100 team discuss the mechanics of building human-machine teams and a skills profile for the supply chain worker of tomorrow. Featuring: Chief Conten…

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Rewriting the Resilience Playbook for Supply Chain 25:33

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Olympic medalists and supply chain leaders have something in common: an obsession with resilience. But is it time for us to rethink our approach? In the latest episode of the podcast, the Zero100 team discusses how resilience strategies – from dual sourcing supply to predictive analytics – can help companies turn threats into opportunities. Featuri…

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APAC Leads the World on Supply Chain Digitization. Can the West Catch Up? 23:21

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New Zero100 research reveals that the APAC region is the sleeping giant of supply chain digitization. Now, it’s time for the West to wake up. In this episode, the team explores the growing divide between East and West when it comes to digital skills, tools, and processes, and provides guidance for leaders looking to level up their own global teams.…

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Welcome to the New Era of Robotics 22:58

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For those of us raised on Star Wars, our expectations of robots have often outstripped reality. But as genAI infiltrates factories and warehouses, operations leaders have been given new hope. In this episode, the Zero100 team unpacks supply chain’s robotics revolution and the tech, talent, and mindset needed to capitalize on this moment. Featuring:…

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Why Do We All Suck at AI? 24:30

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Looking to shift to an AI-powered supply chain? Easier said than done. Leaders everywhere are struggling to move AI past the pilot phase or are suffering embarrassing public blunders. In this conversation, the Zero100 team breaks down the challenges stalling supply chain’s AI revolution, and shares tips for success from the companies doing it right…