The In-Sites podcast from SCI, sheds light on the evolving landscape of compliance, certification, and supply chains. Host Dom Burch speaks to thought-leaders and experts in the field about the changing world of compliance, and how technology, data and insight is allowing innovative companies to improve their impact on the planet, drive up standards. What does it take to meet the needs of demanding customers and keep one step ahead of regulations. Tune in to find out.
River Health & Responsible Farming - with Duncan Parkinson, Agriculture Client Manager at SCI
On this episode of the SCI Podcast, host Dom Burch speaks with Duncan Parkinson, Agriculture Client Manager at SCI and lifelong farmer. Duncan shares his experience across arable, dairy, beef, lamb, pigs and his background in quality assurance. As both a farmer and assessor, he emphasises empathy, practical knowledge, and continual improvement on farms . 🌊 What’s happening in UK rivers? Duncan explains increasing public and regulatory scrutiny on river pollution — especially in areas like the...
11 Aug 2025
Beyond the Label: Shaun Kokott on Food Facts, Myths, and Common Sense Eating
In this episode of the Supply Chain Insights podcast, Dom Burch sits down with Shaun Kokott, Head of Retail & Supply Chain at SCI, to explore the facts, myths, and shifting narratives around what we eat. With decades of experience in food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, Shaun is known for demystifying complex industry topics — from food labelling to nutritional science — and bringing common sense back into the conversation. Shaun shares the story behind his viral Lin...
10 Jun 2025
Innovation Isn't the Hard Part – It's Adoption, with Trista Li, Head of Innovation at SCI
Dom Burch interviews Trista Li, Head of Innovation at SCI, about the human-first challenges of ESG, sustainability, and supply chain transformation, highlighting adoption as the biggest hurdle.
24 Apr 2025
Beyond Benchmarking: Building a Verified Low-Carbon Supply Chain with Rob Chester
In this episode of the SCI In-Sites Podcast, Dom Burch is joined by SCI’s CEO, Rob Chester, for a no-nonsense conversation about ESG, Scope 3 emissions, and why it’s time to stop polishing the dashboard and start fixing the engine. What began as a benchmarking request from a leading Asian retailer quickly escalated into a full-scale pilot project — tackling the biggest source of their emissions: rice. Within just six months, SCI worked with 30 farmers, built a simple but effective tech tool, ...
8 Apr 2025
Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners - Rob Chester, CEO of SCI
In this episode of the In-Sites podcast, host Dom Burch reconnects with Rob Chester, CEO of SCI, for a thought-provoking discussion on how businesses can reduce costs without sacrificing integrity or effectiveness—especially in compliance-heavy sectors like certification and supply chains. Rob draws from his extensive experience, notably his time in China where he slashed compliance fines through root cause analysis and sustainable solutions. Instead of treating symptoms, he focused on long-t...
25 Mar 2025
🎙️ In-Sites Podcast – Early Indicators with Rob Chester
Send us a text In this episode of In-Sites, Dom Burch sits down with SCI CEO Rob Chester to explore how businesses can stay ahead of the curve in compliance, certification, and supply chain management. As SCI marks its fourth anniversary, Rob reflects on the evolution of the business and shares how the organisation is moving beyond traditional audits to become a strategic intelligence partner. At the heart of this shift is a focus on early visibility—helping clients detect risks and trends be...
16 Dec 2024
Rob Chester, SCI CEO outlines how he is disrupting his own industry
Rob Chester, SCI CEO, shares his inspiring journey and reveals how SCI is disrupting the compliance industry with a mission to address systemic issues and bring transformative change.
5 Nov 2024
Safeguarding Our Green Future: Malcolm Catlin on Biosecurity and Plant Health in a Globalised World
Send us a textIn this episode of Foresight, host Dom Burch catches up with Malcolm Catlin, Project Director at Plant Healthy. Together they delve into key themes surrounding biosecurity in horticulture and the importance of plant health management. Key discussion points include:Background and Role of Plant Healthy: Malcolm Catlin shares his journey from food industry roles to leading Plant Healthy. He emphasises the organisation’s formation to address biosecurity by creating the Plant Health ...
7 Oct 2024
Celebrating Grown in Britain Week with Rachel Lawrence and Dougal Driver
Send us a text In this special episode of the Foresight podcast, host Dom Burch kicks off Grown in Britain Week with an in-depth conversation featuring Rachel Lawrence and Dougal Driver from Grown in Britain. As this year’s Grown in Britain Week begins, they celebrate certificate holders and explore the innovations driving sustainable forestry in the UK. Rachel and Dougal dive deep into the challenges and opportunities surrounding British woodlands, focusing on the importance of certification...
19 Aug 2024
Out of Africa - Getting to know Anje van Wyk - Scheme Manager at Supply Chain In-sites
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Foresight podcast, host Dom Burch speaks with Anje van Wyk, Scheme Manager at Supply Chain Insights (SCI). Anje shares her journey from a finance background to becoming a key figure in the food industry, emphasising the importance of compliance and auditing in African agriculture, food manufacturing and retail. The discussion covers several key themes:Journey into Compliance and Auditing: Anje details her transition from finance to the food i...
10 Jul 2024
Kay Bott, SCI's Integrity Director, from farm to factory to food tech and back again
In this episode of the Foresight podcast, host Dom Burch interviews Kay Bott, the Integrity Director at Supply Chain Insights (SCI). Kay shares her extensive background in food technology and quality management, highlighting her diverse experience across various food sectors, including her roles at Lyons Bakery (now Kipling's) and NSF.
Kay discusses her journey to SCI and her current role, which involves overseeing food safety, quality management systems, and accreditation. She emphasises the importance of mentoring and empowering employees, aligning with SCI's flexible and customer-focused approach.
SCI is known for its unique culture, featuring a flat organisational structure that encourages open communication and innovation. Kay highlights the benefits of this environment, stating, "We do have that open conversation. And nobody's wary about making open remarks. And that's fantastic."
The conversation also touches on the role of AI and other technologies in enhancing food safety and quality management. While recognising the benefits of these advancements, Kay stresses the need to balance them with human expertise.
Additionally, Kay explains how SCI's ability to scale and operate globally, drawing on a diverse pool of experts, provides significant advantages for their clients. She mentions, "We have availability of people all around the world...with lots of different expertise. There's nothing we can't do."
Tune in to learn more about Kay's insights on food safety, SCI's innovative culture, and the future of quality management.
21 May 2024
Chief Agriculture Officer Dave Walker - from pig farmer to bobby to auditor
Dave Walker is chief agriculture officer for Supply Chain In-sites (SCI), in this podcast with Dom Burch they discuss Dave's career transition, the role of remote auditing in agriculture, and future trends in the industry.
Career Background and Transition:
Dave shares his journey from being born into a farming family to eventually leading the agriculture division at SCI. His diverse experiences include working on his family's farm, joining the police force, and transitioning to agriculture auditing and certification. His background gives him a unique perspective and empathy towards farmers, which he finds invaluable in his current role.
Remote Auditing:
Dave highlights the innovation of remote auditing, which became a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic. He played a significant role in establishing remote audits in agriculture, demonstrating that compliance could effectively be assessed via video links. This adaptation allowed for continuous monitoring and maintained standards despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Future Trends and Sustainability:
Looking towards the future, Dave discusses the importance of environmental sustainability in agriculture. He notes the industry's slow pace of change and the need for consistent metrics to measure and demonstrate improvements effectively. The discussion also touches on the potential benefits of AI in monitoring animal health, which could lead to earlier interventions and better welfare outcomes.
Trust and Compliance:
Dave emphasises the importance of building trust with customers through transparency and honest communication. He believes in being a partner rather than just a service provider, which helps in understanding and meeting customer needs more effectively.
15 Apr 2024
Foresight podcast from SCI launches with retail & manufacturing expert Shaun Kokott
In the Foresight podcast's debut, Dom Burch hosts Shaun Kokott, an SCI retail and manufacturing expert, shedding light on the evolving landscape of compliance, certification, and supply chains.
Shaun's journey from South Africa to the UK showcases his extensive background in food safety, quality, regulatory, and compliance across various sectors including FMCG, food production, and certification.
A central theme Shaun discusses is the dramatic shift in food fraud over the past two decades. He highlights the sophistication of fraud, where criminals have migrated from traditional illicit activities to the food sector, producing substandard goods or mislabeling products to exploit market value. An example given is the substitution of sugar syrup for honey.
This shift underscores the need for stringent industry vigilance and technological advancements to combat fraud and improve product traceability.
Shaun emphasises the transformative role of technology in the food industry, particularly in enhancing traceability and auditing processes. He shares an example of a fish site in Grimsby that exemplified unprecedented traceability efficiency, underscoring the potential of technology to streamline operations and ensure food safety.
The conversation also touches on the concept of "earned trust," advocating for a shift from traditional, time-bound audits to continuous, transparent processes that facilitate trust and compliance throughout the supply chain.
Shaun elaborates on SCI's focus on sustainability and CSR, particularly in helping retailers in Asia develop low carbon options for their products. He mentions engaging directly with farms to measure and improve carbon footprints, reflecting SCI's proactive stance in addressing global sustainability challenges.
Shaun's insights into the future of the food industry focus on combating food fraud and ensuring the health and safety of consumers through advancements in technology and stricter supply chain control. He stresses the importance of authentic, nourishing food and the role of AI in enhancing supply chain traceability and reducing fraud.
This episode not only showcases Shaun's expertise and SCI's innovative projects but also reflects on the broader implications for the food industry's future, emphasising the necessity of embracing technology and innovation to address contemporary challenges.
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