Transform Talks: The Supply Chain Transformation Podcast
Villablanca Consulting Limited
Transform Talks explores the conversations shaping the future of supply chains — before they become conference themes or industry buzzwords.
Hosted by global supply chain influencer Maria Villablanca, the podcast brings senior leaders into candid discussion about transformation as it really happens: messy, complex, and deeply human.
From AI and resilience to leadership, risk, and organisational change, guests share not just successes but doubts, trade-offs, and lessons learned along the way.
Because transformation isn’t a project.It’s a continuous negotiation between technology, people, and reality.
If you want polished marketing messages, this isn’t the podcast for you.
If you want honest insight from leaders navigating change at scale — welcome to Transform Talks.
Hosted by global supply chain influencer Maria Villablanca, the podcast brings senior leaders into candid discussion about transformation as it really happens: messy, complex, and deeply human.
From AI and resilience to leadership, risk, and organisational change, guests share not just successes but doubts, trade-offs, and lessons learned along the way.
Because transformation isn’t a project.It’s a continuous negotiation between technology, people, and reality.
If you want polished marketing messages, this isn’t the podcast for you.
If you want honest insight from leaders navigating change at scale — welcome to Transform Talks.
Episodes
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Apr 24, 2020 • 36min
#34 - Leadership in the age of uncertainty with Declan Supple
In this episode, Declan Supple, Former VP Global Supply Chain of Stada talks to us about the challenges and opportunities facing Supply Chain leaders today. We explore the way the role has evolved over the years and what is in store for the post-COVID future.
Apr 19, 2020 • 39min
#33 - The case for “Reverse Logistics” with Adrian Hernandez
Adrian Hernandez, Founder, and CEO of Simplicity Works joins us to talk about his company’s use of 3D Bonding technology to disrupt the shoe manufacturing industry. In this episode, we look at the opportunities in the manufacturing and Supply Chain industries in the post-COVID world.
Apr 19, 2020 • 31min
#32 - Manufacturing Continuity through crisis with Sergio Gamboa
In this episode, we speak with Sergio Gamboa, Associate Director, Global Business Process Improvement at Ansell, about the risks, challenges, and opportunities of manufacturing during COVID-19. We discuss the importance of looking at existing and past management philosophies like Lean and Six Sigma, as well as new ways of working, in order to quickly adapt to our new normal.
Apr 19, 2020 • 35min
#31 - Advanced Planning through complexity with Cihan Muderrisoglu
In this episode, we speak with Cihan Muderrisoglu, Global Operations Planning and Development Director for Danone about the unintended opportunities of the current crisis. We discuss the future of e-commerce and how advanced planning plays a critical role in a business’ ability to overcome crisis and complexity.
Apr 19, 2020 • 30min
#30 - The importance of the Supply Chain function with Hank Ackerman
In today’s episode, we sit down with Hank Ackerman, former VP Global Supply Chain at Prince International Corporation to talk about the importance of the Supply Chain leader coming to the forefront of business. We talked about the opportunities that crises can present to Supply Chain professionals in evolving their business models and creating a resilient, agile and adaptable business.
Apr 19, 2020 • 33min
#29 - The New Integrative and Agile Supply Chain with Roddy Martin
Is your Supply Chain agile enough to withstand the next disruption? In this episode, we speak with Roddy Martin, Chief Digital Strategist at TraceLink to discuss the path to creating an integrative and agile Supply Chain for the future. We talk about the role of the CSCO in a new post-COVID world and how these leaders are fundamental in building a resilient business.
Apr 19, 2020 • 39min
#28 - How can we shape a better future? with Dr. Max McKeown
Dr. Max McKeown, Strategist, Innovator, Speaker, Coach, and Psychologist, gives us valuable leadership tactics and techniques for working through crises. In this episode, we discuss the methodologies for employing innovation to get results now and we learn about ways to use our curiosity to drive action.
Apr 19, 2020 • 29min
#27 - Concurrent Planning: The New Supply Chain with Claire Milner
In this session, we speak with Claire Milner, SVP EMEA Business for Kinaxis, about the old vs new Supply Chain. Disruption is the new norm. So, how do Supply Chain leaders plan for the unplannable? We discuss the need for greater visibility and agility in an ever-changing and fast-paced world and how achieving this will be vital for success in a post-COVID world.
Apr 19, 2020 • 40min
#26 - Supply Chain in the face of adversity with Mirko Senatore
Mirko Senatore, Global Supply Chain Lead - European Distributor Markets for Pfizer gives us his best advice for what to do during a crisis. During this episode we discuss the benefits of collaboration, sticking to tried and tested processes and the unintended opportunities that a crisis can give you.
Apr 19, 2020 • 37min
#25 - Opportunities through crisis with Stephen Day
In this episode, we are joined by Stephen Day, Chief Procurement Officer of Kantar, where we explore the fragility of today’s vulnerable Supply Chains and what leaders can do to explore the opportunities available to them. We discuss new ways of thinking and creating diverse teams to drive innovation.
