Leaders in Tech and Ecommerce

By: Alcott Global
  • Summary

  • We interview some of the best entrepreneurs, experts and executives in the tech and eCommerce space. We want to share their perspective on the current trends, their stories about success and failure and how they attract and recruit talent. Our aim is to keep it real and simple - share the relevant lessons and have an open conversation. Follow-ups on our website for more details: https://www.alcottglobal.com/

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Episodes
  • #81: Supply Chain Orchestration and Customer Engagement
    Dec 16 2024

    *Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*

    In this episode, I had a great conversation with two amazing leaders, Jörg Junghanns and Matthias Hodel from Capgemini and Kuehne + Nagel, respectively, discussing the partnership between the two organizations focusing on supply chain orchestration. We talked about the partnership's inception, emphasizing its global scale and the integration of logistics and supply chain operations.

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    Questions I asked:

    • Can you share with us how the partnership between Capgemini and Kuehne+Nagel started?
    • How does the partnership come together to add value to the clients?
    • How do you practically manage all the data that you have from both Capgemini and Kuehne + Nagel?
    • How do you see AI or Generative AI work within this partnership and add value to the end client?
    • What's your take on the topic of sustainability, and how do you approach it?
    • How can you help supply chain executives with risk management or disruption management?
    • How do you see the partnership going forward?
    • What are some of the main things that the listeners should remember and take with them after listening in terms of the partnership between Capgemini and Kuehne + Nagel?

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    30 mins
  • #80: The Supply Chain Mindset: Cost Center vs Value-Adding
    Jul 30 2024

    *Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*

    In this episode, I interviewed Kent Ledgerwood, the Senior Vice President of Value Engineering at One Network. We discussed his extensive experience in the supply chain industry and his insights on the evolving role of technology in addressing the challenges facing businesses today. We also discussed the trends and disruptions shaping the supply chain landscape, from the impact of COVID-19 to the growing importance of sustainability and data management.

    Kent explains how AI and machine learning are transforming the way companies approach supply chain optimization, enabling them to predict better and mitigate disruptions, improve efficiency, and drive innovation.

    Throughout the conversation, Kent emphasizes the need for a holistic, collaborative approach to supply chain management, where data and technology are leveraged to create value for all stakeholders. He shares practical examples of how his team has helped clients streamline their operations, reduce costs, and enhance their sustainability efforts.

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    Questions I asked:

    • Can you share some of the big milestones and what attracted you to say yes to One Network?
    • What are the trends you're seeing in supply chain?
    • What are the expectations of your clients, and how do you manage them in a healthy way?
    • How much are CFOs and other C-suite executives getting involved in supply chain management?
    • How much focus are you seeing from clients on the topic of sustainability in supply chains?
    • How can companies improve their control and management of supplier data and create a single source of truth?
    • Can you share some practical examples or applications of general AI and data quality improvements that you've seen with your clients?
    • What are some things that excite you about the future of supply chain, both from a technology and people/change management perspective?

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    37 mins
  • #79: Boosting E-commerce Growth through Technology and Culture
    May 23 2024

    *Hosted by Andrei Palamariu*

    I had a great conversation with Tobias Sjölin, CTO of Fulfilment & Logistics at Boozt. In this episode, we discussed Tobias's career journey- helping to build Boozt's in-house technology capabilities from seven developers to over 200 today. He shares insights into Boozt's entrepreneurial culture and how it empowers teams through autonomy, flexibility, and exciting challenges. He explains how Boozt encourages daily innovation and uses AI to automate tasks and elevate developers' work. He also outlines Boozt's future growth strategies and how fulfilling the consumer experience is central to their supply chain improvements.

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    Questions I asked:

    • What are the big milestones from your career so far?
    • What are the key characteristics that define an ideal candidate?
    • How is AI implemented in Boozt, and what is its impact?
    • What are the expectations, trends, and sustainability on the fulfillment side?
    • Where do you see Boozt going in the next five years?
    • If you could offer advice to executives in the supply chain industry, regardless of the sector, with a focus on the consumer perspective, what would it be?


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    34 mins

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