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 19, 2020 • 39min
#24 - Scenario Planning in Supply Chain with Massimo Magliocco
Massimo Magliocco, IBP Planning Director of STMicroelectronics, joins us to talk about the need for scenario planning in order to manage effectively in times of crisis. We speak about how planning in a VUCA world is essential and can make the difference between a company’s success or failure in the face of a coming storm.
Apr 19, 2020 • 38min
#23 - A wake-up call for Supply Chain with Zsofia Agnes Nagy
In this session, we speak with Zsofia Agnes Nagy, Supply Chain Project Director - International Operations at Novo Nordisk about the state of the industry. Zsofia gives us her views on the changing perception of the Supply Chain function and the challenges of managing through crises. We discuss the challenges ahead and how Supply Chain leaders can effectively prepare for change.
Apr 19, 2020 • 35min
#22 - Transformation through challenges with Renaud Besnard
Renaud Besnard, Group Chief Manufacturing Officer, at Photobox, walks us through the process of transformation in a fairly conservative industry. We discuss the key elements for successful transformation by embracing new technologies and preparing your team for change. Renaud gives us a case study on overcoming challenges whilst ensuring that consumer demands are kept.
Apr 19, 2020 • 47min
#21 - Supply Chain Risk and Resilience with Andreas Wieland
Andreas Wieland, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management at Copenhagen Business School, speaks with us about preparing your Supply Chain to handle risk, which is particularly relevant in today’s environment. We also discuss how the Supply Chain function has evolved in the last few decades and what characteristics the Supply Chain leader of tomorrow will have. At the same time, we discover the opportunities that can be created in a crisis and the new emerging business models companies will need to adapt to face an uncertain future.
Apr 19, 2020 • 41min
#20 - Data-driven leadership and Digital Transformation with Keith Bestwick
We speak with Keith Bestwick, Partner at R&G Global Consultants, in order to understand how data-driven leadership can help deliver significant business performance improvements for a business undergoing a Digital Transformation journey. Keith provides powerful advice to senior leaders about navigating the digital landscape.
Apr 19, 2020 • 23min
#19 - Practical advice for Blockchain in today‘s Supply Chain with Dr. Stylianos Kampakis
Dr. Stylianos Kampakis, Data scientist, AI, and ML expert breaks down the benefits of implementing a blockchain solution to further advance Supply Chain competitive advantage. We discuss real, applicable methods and processes for applying blockchain effectively and try to cut through the hype to work out the truth behind this emerging technology.
Apr 19, 2020 • 37min
#18 - Why do 70% of all companies going through a transformation fail? with Dan Key
Dan Key, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Dentsply Sirona, offers our viewers key insight into why Digital Transformation projects fail and what you can do to ensure success. Dan gives us live examples of what works and what doesn’t and how to prepare your organisation to embrace change and transformation.
Apr 19, 2020 • 31min
#17 - Guidelines for Digital Transformation success with Angelo Dalporto
Angelo Dalporto, Deputy Vice-President Supply Chain (UK, BeNeLux, AS EMEA), Dormakaba UK & Ireland gives us real, actionable steps to secure success in the implementation and realisation of Digital Transformation projects. There are key reasons why Digital Transformation projects fail and we speak with Angelo on how to avoid these failures.
Apr 19, 2020 • 45min
#16 - Turning Artificial Intelligence into a competitive advantage with Tom Davenport
Tom Davenport, President's Distinguished Professor in Information Technology and Management at Babson College, speaks to us about companies and their leaders using artificial intelligence for practical applications, rather than the over-ambitious 'moonshots' seen in its early days. Tom's new book, The AI Advantage, provides us with further details.
Apr 19, 2020 • 26min
#15 - How to adapt and succeed in the automated workplace with Larry Boyer
Futurist and Technologist Larry Boyer looks at the impact of the 4th Industrial Revolution, where the convergence of Automation, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence looks to set to transform the future of work.
