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The Zero100 Podcast: Digitally Reinventing Supply Chain

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Water is critical to both mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change. It’s also essential to supply chains – from growing crops to manufacturing, to how consumers use products. In recognition of World Water Day, Kevin is joined by Emilio Tenuta, the SVP and chief sustainability officer at Ecolab, and Carmen de Miguel, the strategic marketing manager for the water and wastewater segment at Schneider Electric, for a conversation about the digital solutions at the heart of tackling increasing global water insecurity.

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The Zero100 Podcast: Digitally Reinventing Supply Chain

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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 Zero100 VP Research discuss how the retailer’s strategy has evolved with consumer expectations and what comes next. Unpacking the evolution of omnichannel shopping (1:04) Inside Walmart's next-gen omni playbook (3:35) How AI powers ethical sourcing and strategy at Walmart (4:55) Breaking down siloes to deliver on hyper-personalization (7:07) The secrets to optimizing supply networks using AI (11:02) Overcoming cultural inertia: the power of psychological safety (12:59) Omni lessons for everyone (not just retail!) (17:33) Why there's no substitute for being with your customers (18:55)…

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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 team has ever received (00:49) How trade shifts and regulation are putting supplier relationships under strain (1:58) Why strong supplier relationship management (SRM) is so important – and why it’s not been prioritized (3:13) Preferred pricing and premium service: The financial incentives for strong SRM (6:55) The Zero100 STEER framework for becoming a customer of choice (9:56) Lessons in SRM from SHEIN (13:13) How Proctor & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, and BMW are driving supplier co-innovation (15:26) The supply chain skills and roles needed to push SRM forward (20:56)…

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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.

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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 Head of Research Analytics Cody Stack.…

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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 fiction: the future of frontline automation (00:48) Unpacking the automation gap between laptop and physical work (4:31) Presenting automation to the C-suite: a new business case (8:24) Secrets to accelerating your automation journey (11:27) Are design constraints holding back innovation? Medtronic thinks so. (13:32) How Coca-Cola and Renault use simulation to change the cost equation (16:02) Humanoid robots: are they hype or truly useful? (19:03) Where humans fit into this more autonomous future (22:44)…

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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. What is Zero100 Forum? (1:46) Defining “Next Wave Digital” in three key themes (02:52) Attendee attitudes on change, talent, and Trump’s tariffs (4:52) Insights on relocation, lobbying, and more from Zero100’s Tariff Playbook (7:52) How leaders are responding to shifting trade dynamics (12:04) AI whiplash and the end of tech for tech’s sake (13:50) Key challenges for the year ahead (15:30) Vinyl, magicians, and more off-stage Forum highlights (17:50)…

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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 Senior Manager, Data Science Julia Dahlgren. Differentiating between AI agents, AGI, and "sentient" AI (00:34) What we talk about when we talk about “ethical” AI (3:14) What the Industrial Revolution can teach us about AI’s potential impact (6:12) The implications of the global power struggle over AI (9:00) DeepSeek and AI innovation under political constraint (9:50) Could the democratization of AI solve our ethical dilemma? (15:04) The role of leadership (and human goodness) in keeping AI on track (16:10) Further reading from Zero100: The Signal: Will AGI Reflect the Best or Worst of Human Nature? The Signal: AI and the New Gilded Age…

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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 Lauren Acoba and Head of Research Analytics Cody Stack. The making of our latest report, “The C-Suite Agenda: How Boardroom Priorities Are Reshaping Operations” (4:12) How C-suite leaders are responding to tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty (6:01) Resilience on offense and the case for lobbying (8:02) Why executives are getting serious about partner relationships (11:01) How supply chain leaders are wielding AI in the quest for cost savings (13:08) Zooming in on IKEA’s AI-powered omnichannel fulfillment system in South Korea (14:20) AI agents: What they are and why they matter (15:36) Unpacking the C-suite’s labor blind spot and the workforce of the future (17:33) How supply chain leaders will need to lead differently (21:37)…

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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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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? 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 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)…

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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, Principal Research Jenna Fink, and Senior Account Director Jack Polikoff. Unpacking the vibe at Zero100 Live (00:41) The topics that got people talking (2:37) What supply chain leaders really think about fusion teams and sustainability (7:23) Recapping the winner's formula for AI ROI (11:29) Our favorite moments beyond the mainstage (including an update on the swag shop) (14:51)…

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

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