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The Supply Chain Dialogues

helmig advisory AG

Welcome to ”The Supply Chain Dialogues” bi-weekly podcast. After three seasons, where we questioned and explored facts, beliefs & myths of Supply Chain, Procurement and Operations Management, we are now moving "Beyond Compliance" in Sustainability, especially what it takes to get to GHG emissions net-zero. We bust a few myths, show the reality of a government, instead of market-based transformation, and offer a path to real climate change actions on a grand scale.The podcast host is Daniel

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Ep 16: Cats and typewriters or: Resilience through...

The Supply Chain Dialogues ·

2023/06/12

What have a cat, a typewriter, and Lego blocks in common? They are all part of a story about how to get out of the contractual B2B jungle many companies grow today. Enjoy!

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34:00

Ep. 15: Unleashing 21st century KPI Mastery or: Stop...

The Supply Chain Dialogues ·

2023/06/05

Many businesses are still operating as if they are driving a car by solely glancing at the rearview mirror. Sounds absurd, right? Well, that's how most businesses operate. They rely on just on hindsight focused financial metrics with one months to a quarter delay. How about a 21st century KPI Leadership System, where you'll have a clear view through the windshield with a dynamic heads-up display. Enjoy!

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37:28

Ep. 14: Start a Quality Revolution 2.0 - or: A good...

The Supply Chain Dialogues ·

2023/05/30

"Quality is like having an ice cream on a summer’s day: you must lick it constantly. Otherwise, you have a mess on your hands". Quality, most people assume, is a given. But is it? Do not most of us ‘have a mess on our hands’? Do you still remember the feeling when you bought a product at home that was DOA or broken shortly after use? Or the last time you ordered something, and it did not arrive in time? How about being charged wrongly, or the return policy was confusing? These instances are

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33:17

Ep.13: Who does What Where and Why - Aligning the...

The Supply Chain Dialogues ·

2023/05/22

Welcome to the third and final instalment of our mini-series on organisation design. Today, we will delve deeply into the overarching theme of "division of labour," a concept many companies consider strangely as a given. By clearly defining roles and responsibilities, we believe an organisation can mitigate friction between functions, positions, and hierarchical levels, allocating resources to work collaboratively for the firm's customers and products. Enjoy!

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30:56

Ep.12: Stopping constant organizational re-design by...

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2023/05/15

What is the correct procurement setup? Central, de-central, or hybrid? If you had asked this question before 2010, many of my peers and I would have provided a very different answer then vs now. Life moved on, and today’s world requires more sophisticated, agile functional designs. This is the second instalment of the mini-series about organisation design. We believe that if you design your organisation in line with the culture and the surrounding markets, the costly need for re-designing and

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31:35

Ep. 11: Stopping constant organizational re-design by...

The Supply Chain Dialogues ·

2023/05/08

How long ago was your last re-organization? Did you move to matrix, global, glocal, central, de-central, or regional? And how about the re-organization before? Was it complementary to what you are doing now, or the other way around? When sitting in business divisions or regions, how do you assess the work done by the folks in headquarters? And if you are sitting in headquarters, are the regions and divisions doing a good job, in your opinion? In part 1 of our mini-series on organizational design, we

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32:52

Ep. 10: Significantly optimising cash flow by...

The Supply Chain Dialogues ·

2023/05/01

Stop playing nice and start getting paid! In our latest instalment of cash-flow optimization, we unveil the secrets of Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) aka Payments from Customers. Say goodbye to overdue payments and hello to better cash flow. Enjoy

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24:49

Ep. 09: Significantly optimising cash flow by...

The Supply Chain Dialogues ·

2023/04/23

In part 2 of our podcast mini-series on cash-flow optimization, we hone in on payments to suppliers, covered in Days Payable Outstanding (DPO). External materials & services purchased are the most significant cost block in most product-based companies. Hence, the cash flow improvement leverage is significant. Different from cash trapped in inventory, DPO management needs two to tango. Why is it that many companies can’t dance with their suppliers?

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Ep. 08: Significantly optimising cash flow by...

The Supply Chain Dialogues ·

2023/04/16

This marks the beginning of a three-part mini-series on cash flow optimisation, focusing on the manufacturing and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industries. The series argues that while finance must report on cash flow, operations should own the metrics. For practitioners along a company's value chain, the three posts can also act as a refresher…Let’s start with inventory!

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Ep. 07: Implementing 21st-century supply chain - now

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2023/04/06

The highly improbable event coined "black swan", described in the 2007 bestseller of options trader and statistician Nassim Nicholas Taleb, became a herd animal that shows its black feathers in spades. Though these events may still be irregular locally, the global connectivity of people, goods, and information has made them a constant presence. We have to learn and adapt to modern global supply chains - now. Enjoy!

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25:45

Ep. 06: Is operations outsourcing still a viable...

The Supply Chain Dialogues ·

2023/03/30

Outsourcing, spin-offs, in-sourcing, reshoring, re-vitalising operations - what is the best approach towards improving customer satisfaction and the triple-bottom-line? For 30 years, the answer of most boards, when competitive pressure was ramping up, was either a spin-off or outsourcing to other continents. While there can be good reasons for spinning off or outsourcing parts or full operations, in the 21st century, we should be relentless in assessing our toolbox, and rather than grabbing the most

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37:56

Ep. 05: Procurement on steroids or: improving margins...

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2023/03/23

The times when strategic sourcing was solely a procurement function topic, with the main focus on cost and supply base management, are long gone. Today, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters or disruptions are happening far too often for a cost-based, multi-layered value chain. While the issues getting more and more complex, and the speed of change is dizzying, our internal corporate coping mechanisms often stay as simple and inadequate as 20-30 years before. So, what needs to change?

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35:42

Ep. 04: The Supply Chain Dialogues - Creating a...

The Supply Chain Dialogues ·

2023/03/15

Digital transformation, Internet of Things, blockchain, OpenAI and ChatGPT happen for most companies more in the media and consultant presentations than in their own world. There is scepticism, disbelief, and maybe even panic, followed by short bursts of activism that typically die quickly like fireflies. So, what shall we do about it, and why? The podcast takes the topic from the latest blog, and dives deeper. Enjoy.

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Ep.03: The Supply Chain Dialogues - Diversity &...

The Supply Chain Dialogues ·

2023/03/09

In this episode, Daniel & Aimee explore how to make Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in companies 'simply human'. We know, that except for some clear leaders in this field (and most other fields while they're at it), over the years many companies make little or no strides to significantly change the status quo regarding D&I unless governmental contracts or public opinions are at stake. It is, therefore, not surprising how many leaders in corporations underestimate the societal and

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Ep 02: The Supply Chain Dialogues - GHG emisson net...

The Supply Chain Dialogues ·

2023/03/09

Scientists tell us (and we see it as well more and more ourselves) that the clock is ticking on climate change. Are you as well tired of hearing so-called experts tell everyone that achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions is too complex and will take until 2030 or 2050? Well, tune in to this episode of The Supply Chain Dialogues to hear about evidence that suggests otherwise. Is it possible to achieve net-zero GHG emissions if the right experts focus on it? But who are these experts

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Ep. 01: The Supply Chain Dialogues Podcast -...

The Supply Chain Dialogues ·

2023/03/08

Welcome to "The Supply Chain Dialogues" podcast, the go-to destination for all things procurement, supply chain, and operations management. We're here to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the industry by providing insights into new and old truths, and debunking outdated myths. Our goal is to expand your knowledge and make you a more successful practitioner or leader in these functions. We're all about solutions here. Our approach involves asking the right questions and finding

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