Welcome to the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, hosted by Tom Raftery, a seasoned expert at the intersection of technology and sustainability. This podcast is an evolution of the Digital Supply Chain podcast, now with a laser-focused mission: exploring and promoting tech-led sustainability solutions in supply chains across the globe. Every Monday at 7 am CET, join us for insightful and organic conversations that blend professionalism with an informal, enjoyable tone. We don't script our epi ...
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Join Renaud Anjoran, Founder & CEO of Sofeast, in this podcast aimed at importers who develop their own products as he discusses the hottest topics and shares actionable tips for manufacturing in China & Asia today! WHO IS RENAUD? Renaud is a French ISO 9001 & 14001 certified lead auditor, ASQ certified Quality Engineer and Quality Manager who has been working in the Chinese manufacturing industry since 2005. He is the founder of the Sofeast group that has over 200 staff globally and offers ...
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Connecting Asia's Supply Chain! Join us as we explore the intricate networks, innovations, challenges, and trends shaping the Asian supply chain landscape. From manufacturing hubs to distribution channels, from technological advancements to sustainable practices, our podcast brings you insightful discussions, interviews with industry experts, and actionable insights to navigate the complexities of the Asian supply chain. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a curious enthusiast, or an asp ...
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Cutting Costs, Not Corners: Elizabeth Corbett on Sustainable Packaging Solutions
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Send me a message Welcome to another insightful episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast! I’m Tom Raftery, and today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Elizabeth Corbett, President of the Enterprise Team at A.E. Global. Elizabeth brings over 25 years of expertise in packaging, focusing on sustainability and innovation. In this episode, Eli…
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Prototyping Essentials: The 5 Key Uses of Prototyping Equipment
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Join us as we delve into the five main uses of prototyping equipment, including 3D printers, CNC milling, and more. Our host, Renaud, is joined by Paul Adams, head of the new product development team, to explore why prototyping is crucial for design houses, manufacturing companies, and product developers alike. In this episode, we break down the di…
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From Clipboards to Robots: Modernising Warehouse Operations with Dexory
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Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I chat with Andrei Danescu, CEO of Dexory, about their work in digitising warehouse operations. Andrei delves into how Dexory uses autonomous robots and digital twin technology to revolutionise logistics. These robots scan up to 100,000 pallets daily, providing real-time dat…
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Selecting the Right Factory Audit for Your Needs
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Join hosts Renaud and Adrian as they discuss the ins and outs of factory audits and how to select the right one based on your specific requirements. In this episode, Renaud shares insights from his recent experiences and highlights the latest developments at Sofeast Group, including the expansion of their plastic injection molding facility. The mai…
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Transforming Safety Protocols: Nick Brown on Ansell’s Innovative Approach
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Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I sit down with Nick Brown, Senior Director at Ansell. With over 20 years of experience across various industries and continents, Nick brings a unique perspective to our discussion on workplace safety and sustainability. We dive into the profound impact COVID-19 had on the P…
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From "Poorly made in China" to "Made with Quality in China"
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Renaud hosts and is joined again by regular guest, Andrew Amirnovin. They talk about where China has come from quality-wise and the forces that aligned to transform Chinese products from poor to great quality in the past two decades or so. Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings and introduction. 03:46 - What happened to transform China-made products from …
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From Farm to Pint: How Blockchain Enhances Transparency in Supply Chains
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Send me a message In this episode, I chat with Matthew Van Niekerk, CEO of Settlemint, about how blockchain technology is transforming supply chains. Matthew shares the origin story of Settlemint and explains how their platform makes it easier for companies to integrate blockchain functionalities, even if they lack in-house expertise. We delve into…
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Logistics Special! Rising Shipping Costs + FOB vs FCA Incoterms
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Adrian is on hosting duty and is joined by Sofeast's Head of Supply Chain Management, Kate. Rising shipping costs (sea, air, and otherwise) are an issue facing importers from Asia now in 2024, but what's causing it and are there any tips to help you cope? Also, in a second topic, Kate dispels the confusion about FOB vs FCA, explaining why the more …
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AI and Big Data: How Startups and Corporates Drive Sustainability Together
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Send me a message In today's episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I chat with Camille Manso, a partner at Silicon Foundry. We dive into their work in assisting large corporations to work with startups to tackle significant issues, particularly focused on sustainability. Camille sheds light on the importance of sustainability driven by e…
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Elon Musk's New Product Introduction Philosophy: What Can We Learn?
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Adrian and Renaud get together to talk about Elon Musk's insights and philosophy into developing and bringing new products to market (from an interview by 'Everyday Astronaut' on YouTube at his launch facility a few years back). He shares his philosophies on new product introductions which cover some common sense topics that manufacturers of almost…
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Transforming Supply Chains: How to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions
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Send me a message Welcome to another episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast! I'm Tom Raftery, and in today's show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Katie Martin from Avetta. Katie delves into the critical topic of managing scope 3 emissions, highlighting the complexities businesses face in this emerging area. Katie explains how Avetta h…
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Exploring Apple's iPhone Reliability & Durability Testing
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Renaud hosts and is joined by Andrew Amirnovin, Sofeast's product reliability head, and they're looking at how Apple tests iPhone reliability and durability. Recently Marques Brownlee shared some videos from within Apple's testing lab and interviews with their head of hardware engineering and the insights were interesting. It turns out that Andrew …
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AI, Scope 3 Emissions, and Supply Chain Sustainability: A Deep Dive
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Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jarrod McAdoo, the Director of Product Marketing at Ivalua. We delved into the pressing challenges and emerging trends in sustainable procurement. Jarrod offered insightful analysis on how companies can navigate the complexities of sustain…
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When to do Design Reviews on Innovative Hardware Products?
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Adrian hosts and Renaud goes deep into design reviews which can really save your skin by identifying and fixing problems that can lead to defects and failures. What kinds of product design reviews can be done to reduce problems, and when during the product design and development process should they be done? Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings and intro…
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Simplifying Sourcing: Fictiv’s Approach to Sustainable Manufacturing with Nate Evans
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Send me a message Welcome to the latest episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast. I’m Tom Raftery, and today I’m joined by Nate Evans, co-founder and CXO of Fictiv. Nate shares invaluable insights into how Fictiv is transforming the landscape of sourcing for engineers and supply chain teams through their innovative digitized manufacturing ne…
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Near-Sourcing in Europe (+ Turkey) VS Buying from China (Feat. Fredrik Gronkvist, Productmkr.com)
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Renaud hosts and is joined by Fredrik Gronkvist, founder of Productmkr.com, to discuss near-sourcing from Europe + Turkey (and Mexico for North American buyers) VS buying from China. Fredrik has done a lot of research on how to source from China alternatives and he now offers a supplier database for subscribers to help make finding the right option…
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From Cost-Cutting to Carbon Footprints: The Evolution of Procurement
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Send me a message Welcome to the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast. I’m Tom Raftery, and this week, I spoke with Anders Lillevik, CEO and founder of Focal Point, a company specialising in procurement orchestration and management as a software service. Anders discusses the evolving landscape of procurement, highlighting its shift from cost-saving to …
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What do the USA's May '24 China tariffs mean for importers?
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Adrian and Renaud are back to examine the recent May 14th news of new China tariffs being implemented by the Biden administration with the overall aim of reducing trade with China whom many in America see as flooding the market with cheap exports that damage American businesses who can't compete. EVs, solar panels, medical devices, steel and alumin…
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East Meets West: The Impact of ESG on Asian Manufacturing
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Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I sit down with JP Stevenson, Director of ESG Analytics at Global Assurance company LRQA, to delve into the intricate world of global supply chain management. We explore the evolving landscape of ESG compliance, the vital role of digitalisation in achieving transparency, and…
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IP Protection when buying from China (Feat. Dan Harris, China Law Blog)
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Renaud welcomes Dan Harris, Partner of the Seattle-headquartered and globally officed Harris Sliwoski LLP and long-time writer of the China Law Blog, to the podcast! Over the years he has shared so much valuable information for importers who buy from and manufacture in China; a key topic being keeping IP safe when purchasing from Chinese suppliers.…
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The AI Edge: AI Innovations Driving Supply Chain Efficiency
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Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I'm joined by Amir Haramaty, CEO of aiOla, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping business processes with high accuracy in speech recognition. Amir delves into the core functions of aiOla—a tool designed to bridge the gap between human speech and actionable data…
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Exploring Plastic Injection Molding Pilot Runs
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Renaud hosts and is joined by Sofeast Group senior engineer, Paul Adams, to discuss how to go from a design to mass-producing your plastic injection molded parts, first following the proven pre-production pilot run approach to ensure risks are kept to a minimum. You'll learn what should be optimized and what should not be skipped, even if sometimes…
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Capital, Technology, and Produce: A New Era for Food Supply Chains
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Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I’m joined by Pat McCullough, CEO of ProducePay, a company focused on reducing waste and inefficiencies in the produce supply chain. Pat shares insights into the challenges and solutions involved in ensuring the sustainability and resilience of our food systems. We discuss t…
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The Rise Of The Dragon: Exploring China’s Technology Dominance
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Today Adrian and Andrew Amirnovin, our reliability and testing head, look at some of China's recent technology successes, what fuels China's tech dominance, and how technology is caught up in the middle of the US-China trade war. Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings and introduction. 06:18 - What is fuelling China's tech dominance? 12:40 - The success s…
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Collaboration or Competition? The New Strategy for Supply Chain Success
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Send me a message Welcome to this week's episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast. I'm your host, Tom Raftery, and today we're delving into the intricacies of supply chain sustainability with Eric Linxwiler, Senior Vice President at TradeBeyond. In our conversation, Eric sheds light on the pressing challenges and transformative solutions wit…
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10 Common Problems From Chinese Suppliers (& How You Can Deal With Them)
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Adrian and Renaud get together to talk about 10 common problems that companies with Chinese manufacturing suppliers often face, AND how you can deal with them. Hopefully, you are not one of the unlucky ones, but being prepared with the knowledge to avoid issues is always helpful! Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings and introduction 03:22 - 1. If your s…
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Unlocking Efficiency: How AI Transforms Global Supply Chains
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Send me a message Hello, and welcome back to another insightful episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast. Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Madhu Hosadurga, Head of AI Internal Offers at Schneider Electric, who shared his extensive expertise on integrating AI into supply chain management to drive sustainability and efficiency. Madhu…
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Adrian and Renaud discuss Quality Fade. This bad practice from suppliers sees them put their profits before your product quality, but the big problem is that you may not even know it is happening as it's a gradual process where quality declines over time, bit by bit. Are you at risk, how do you identify it, and what can you do to combat it? We reve…
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Innovation at Work: The Impact of AI and IoT on Supply Chain Sustainability
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Send me a message In this enlightening episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bryan Merckling, CEO of Thinaer, an innovative company at the crossroads of AI and IoT. Bryan shared invaluable insights into how Thinaer is revolutionising the manufacturing sector by harnessing the power of digital trans…
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01 - Harnessing Women's Leadership in Supply Chain with Tun Kim Ong
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Guest Name : Tun Kim Ong, the GM at IBM Manufacturing Solutions, Singapore Publication Date: April 06, 2024 Tun Kim Ong is the General Manager at IBM Manufacturing Solutions and she is based in Singapore. She has spent over than 25+ years in bringing out the best in Professionals and Leaders around the world through coaching and mentoring. She also…
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PCBA Protection: How to Care for the Heart of your Electronic Product
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On this episode of the China Manufacturing Decoded Podcast, Adrian hosts and is joined by Andrew, our reliability and testing head who is going to explain why the PCBA in your electronic product is critical, and how to protect it both physically and through product design. Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings and introduction. 01:45 - What is the PCB an…
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Eco-Logistics Unveiled: DutchX's Electrifying Approach to Delivery
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Send me a message In today's episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, we're diving into the heart of sustainable logistics with Marcus Hoed, co-founder of DutchX, the pioneering company at the forefront of eco-friendly delivery solutions in the United States. Marcus, hailing from the Netherlands but now deeply embedded in the New York scene…
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Traceability In Manufacturing: Far More Than Just A Safety Net
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Adrian and Renaud are talking about traceability for manufacturers which provides a detailed record of how the products are manufactured and the supply chain, from raw materials to finished products. Having this mindset and system can help you to reduce risks and deal with problems quickly by pinpointing where they arise. It can also help you be a …
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The Future of Supply Chains: AI, Sustainability, and the Circular Economy
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Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Hans Thalbauer, a seasoned professional from UiPath, (and a former colleague of mine from SAP) who has spent over 25 years in the supply chain sector. Hans brought to the table a wealth of knowledge on AI's potential to revolutionise susta…
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Boeing's Serious Issue: Bad Manufacturing Habits
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Air travel requires an extremely high level of safety, so it's very embarrassing for Boeing that they have been dogged by quality and reliability issues lately, resulting in a near-disaster on a brand new Alaska Airlines 737 Max. Renaud and Paul look at Boeing's recent troubles, based on information from news reports, that seem to have been caused …
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The Road to Zero: Rethinking Logistics for a Sustainable Tomorrow
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Send me a message In today's episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Alex Scott, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Tennessee, who has spent over two decades threading the intricate maze of supply chain management. With a vibrant mix of industry experience and academic ri…
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Manufacturer's & Buyer's Risks in China: Mitigation and Insurance Tips
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Our CEO Renaud is joined by Marc Burban and Amanda Han, insurance brokers from Asian Risks Management Services. We get advice from these two China insurance experts, explore the typical risks that manufacturers and buyers in China face, and learn how you can use insurance and risk management to mitigate them. For anyone manufacturing in China, this…
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Green Bytes: How Technology is Transforming Food Sustainability
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Send me a message In this thought-provoking episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ethan Soloviev, Chief Innovation Officer at HowGood and an advocate for regenerative agriculture. Our conversation delved into the incredible work Ethan and his team are doing with the world's largest sustainability datab…
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Chinese e-Bike/Scooter Battery Fire Risks Are No Joke! (Feat.Clive Greenwood)
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Renaud is joined by regular guest, Clive Greenwood, an international product compliance expert based in China. They talk about the growing risks of Li-ion batteries used in Chinese e-bikes and scooters amid many high-profile fires in China, deaths in the West, and grave warnings from the FDNY. Clive also makes suggestions about how legislation can …
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Apple Vision Pro Cracking Up! Reliability Problems, So Soon? (BONUS)
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In this bonus episode, our host and CEO Renaud is joined by our product reliability and durability expert, Andrew Amirnovin, to talk about the bad news for Apple that their much-hyped Vision Pro headset is cracking just weeks after being released to the public. They explore the durability problems rearing their heads only a month or so into the pro…
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Driving Change: A Deep Dive into Sustainable Fleet Practices
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Send me a message In this enlightening episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting Erin Gilchrist, VP of Fleet Evangelism at IntelliShift, and host of the Straight Talk on Fleet podcast. Erin brought a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to the table, discussing the multifaceted approach needed for achieving …
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Plastic & Metal Development Prototypes: Uses & Limitations
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Adrian hosts and is joined by Sofeast Group senior engineer, Paul Adams, and they talk about the uses and limitations of the metal and plastic 'development prototypes,' that is to say, product prototypes made during the development process and before mass production. Remember, these are not production-standard prototypes, but that doesn't mean that…
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Lean, Green, Manufacturing Machines: IoT's Impact on Sustainability
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Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I chat with Mike Bowers, Chief Architect at Faircom, about the pivotal role of IoT platforms in enhancing sustainability and efficiency within the manufacturing sector. With decades of experience in software development and a focus on manufacturing, Mike sheds light on how F…
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Handing Over To Manufacturing: Best Practices
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Adrian and Renaud discuss how to plan for the handover of your innovative new product to manufacturing (with a focus on hard goods with mechanical elements and some electronic/electrical parts). Product handover should be a structured process of actions taken mainly before the manufacturer gets involved to ensure a smooth transition from you to the…
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The New Era of Supply Chain: AI-Driven Sustainability with Jag Lamba
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Send me a message In this week's episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I had the privilege of hosting Jag Lamba, the founder and CEO of Certa. Jag delves into the transformative power of Certa's AI-driven platform, a beacon for Fortune 100 firms navigating the complexities of compliance, risk, and ESG on a global scale. Our conversation …
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Technology & Innovation in Freight Forwarding (Feat. Amit Rosenthal, CEO of Proboxx)
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Renaud hosts today and welcomes guest speaker Amit Rosenthal, CEO of Proboxx, to the show and this episode's focus is on moving your products from Asia to where they need to be via freight forwarding. They discuss how the latest technological advancements in freight forwarding are streamlining operations, improving tracking and transparency, and of…
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The Future of Manufacturing: Making Supply Chains Sustainable with Industry 4.0
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Send me a message In this riveting episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ferdi Reynolds, a principal at VC firm SuperSeed, about the transformative potential of Industry 4.0 technologies in manufacturing and supply chains. Ferdi shared his insights on the immense opportunities that Industry 4.0 present…
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What's A Good QA Auditing & Inspection Program For New Products?
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Adrian and Renaud go through what makes a good QA auditing and inspection program for innovative new electro-mechanical products that will reduce risks of poor quality, reliability, and compliance, and detect the issues in time for them to be worked on before anything is shipped. Unless you are producing simple products or working with a supplier w…
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Beyond Efficiency: How AI is Crafting a Greener Manufacturing Era
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Send me a message In this week's episode of the Sustainability Supply Chain podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Bryan DeBois, Director of Industrial AI at RoviSys, about the transformative power of AI in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Bryan shared fascinating insights into how RoviSys is leading the charge in applying Autonomous…
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Why NOT doing ESD testing on new electronic products is scary!
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On this episode of the China Manufacturing Decoded Podcast, Adrian hosts and is joined by Andrew, our reliability and compliance expert, from the Sofeast Group for a deep dive into electrostatic discharge (ESD) – a critical factor in electronics production with the potential for significant impact on product success and customer satisfaction. They …
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