The intricacies of global value chains have led to the localization of variability and risk, causing an array of unforeseen consequences. Each week join Jonathon Karelse, an expert in demand planning, sales, and operations planning, and predictive analytics, as he speaks with innovators and creative thinkers who have successfully and strategically transformed their teams. If you’re looking for best practices and pitfalls to avoid in global value chain planning, from AI to the use of computer-based forecasting to the role of human judgment, this is the podcast for you: Histories of the Future, Conversations on 100 Years of Business Forecasting & Planning, with Jonathon Karelse, a production of Forbes Books.
In the conclusion of Jonathon's talk with Hugo Fuentes, the Co-founder and CEO of The Owl Solutions, Hugo discusses the catalyst for starting his own business, and he also shares some soft skills needed to succeed in supply chain management.
18 Oct 2022
e8 p1 : Hugo Fuentes
Jonathon is joined by Hugo Fuentes this week. Hugo is the Co-founder and CEO of The Owl Solutions, a company that is helping supply chain pros make better business decisions using data. In part one, Hugo shares the 20-year journey that took him from Chile to Canada, the key lessons he's learned working across multiple industries, and how he remains an optimist despite the challenges in global supply chain management.
27 Sept 2022
e7 p2 : André Teixeira
In the conclusion of Jonathon's conversation with André Teixeira, the VP of Global Supply Chain at Jamieson Wellness, André shares his views on the future of integrated business planning and the impact of Jamieson's Climate Pledge on supply chain management.
20 Sept 2022
e7 p1 : André Teixeira
Jonathon welcomes André Teixeira to the podcast! Andre has over 20 years of experience in operations & supply chain management and is the Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Jamieson Wellness, Canada’s #1 consumer health brand. In part one, André talks about Jamieson's entrepreneurial mindset, the difference between supply chain management in Brazil and Canada, and the impact the 'Great resignation” has had on the supply chain.
23 Aug 2022
e6 p2 : Hugh Lawson
In the conclusion of Jonathon's conversation with Hugh Lawson, the Director of Business Development at Staples, Hugh talks about his work with the black talent initiative and why he was inspired to found The Hugh & Ilene Lawson Charitable Organization.
16 Aug 2022
e6 p1 : Hugh Lawson
Jonathon welcomes Hugh Lawson to the podcast. Hugh is the Director of Business Development for Staples Promotional Products, and he's also the Chief Development Officer of HILCO, The Hugh & Ilene Lawson Charitable Organization. Over the course of Hugh's career, he has worked for large global organizations and has led strategic teams for new business prospecting, competitive intelligence, future-trends identification, and business enhancement initiatives. In part one, Hugh shares his journey from professional football player to entrepreneur and the secret sauce for identifying future trends.
26 Jul 2022
e5 p2 : Kuntha Chelvanathan
In the conclusion of Jonathon's conversation with Kuntha Chelvanathan, a Supply Chain and Procurement Transformations Leader at IBM Consulting, Kuntha talks about the current state of supply chains and the importance of always looking at the bright side of life.
19 Jul 2022
e5 p1 : Kuntha Chelvanathan
This week, Jonathon is joined by Kuntha Chelvanathan. Kuntha is a Supply Chain and Procurement Transformations Leader at IBM Consulting in Singapore. Her vast experience includes advising on procurement and supply chain operational strategies, transformation programs, and implementations across businesses worldwide. In part one, Kuntha shares what drew her to supply chain operations, and what IBM learned from speaking with 2,000 supply chain executives.
28 Jun 2022
e4 p2 : Spyros Makridakis
In the conclusion of Jonathon's talk with Spyros Makridakis, a forecasting pioneer and Professor at the University of Nicosia, Spyros shares his thoughts on uncertainty in forecasting and the inspiration for writing about 'Illusion of Control' in his bestseller, Dance with Chance.
21 Jun 2022
e4 p1 : Spyros Makridakis
Jonathon speaks with Spyros Makridakis on the podcast. Spyros is a Professor at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus, where he is also the director of its Institute for the Future. Spyros has written dozens of books and hundreds of articles and as of February, he has been cited in Google Scholar over 26,000 times. In part one, Spyros explains how an Olympian become a pioneer in the world of forecasting and explains why his book, Forecasting Methods for Management, has been translated into twelve languages and sold more than 100,000 copies.
24 May 2022
e3 p2 : Francesca Gino
In the conclusion of Jonathon's discussion with Harvard Business School professor, Francesca Gino, Francesca shares what all leaders should ask themselves when it comes to becoming more agile and what she learned from writing her bestseller, “Sidetracked: Why Our Decisions Get Derailed, and How We Can Stick to the Plan.”
17 May 2022
e3 p1 : Francesca Gino
Jonathon welcomes Francesca Gino to the podcast. Francesca is an award-winning researcher, professor at Harvard Business School, and author of “Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life.” In part one, Francesca shares why we love rule breakers, if we're destined to leave thinking to computers, and why we aren't getting better at trusting each other.
26 Apr 2022
e2 p2 : Paul Goodwin
In the conclusion of Jonathon's conversation with Paul Goodwin, one of the most cited researchers in the world in business & economics, Paul shares his thoughts on the next big thing in forecasting and why he thinks we’re deceived by numbers.
19 Apr 2022
e2 p1 : Paul Goodwin
Jonathon welcomes Paul Goodwin to the podcast. Paul is an Emeritus Professor of Management Science at the University of Bath. His research is concerned with methods for incorporating management judgment into forecasts to improve accuracy. In part one, Paul discusses why he thinks we have a hard time with management judgment and what he learned from examining more than 60,000 forecasts in four supply chain companies.
22 Mar 2022
e1 p2 : John Burkhardt
In the conclusion of Jonathon's conversation with neuroscientist and behavioral economist, Dr. John Burkhardt, John talks about his fascination with the GameStop/Reddit controversy and the projects he's working on at Capita Neuro Solutions.
15 Mar 2022
e1 p1 : John Burkhardt
Jonathon's first guest is neuroscientist and behavioral economist, Dr. John Burkhardt, the founder of Capita Neuro Solutions. John is a globally-renowned speaker and has delivered keynote addresses around the world on behavioral economics, applied neuroscience, consumer engagement, and the ethics of behavioral practice. In part one, John shares how he 'accidentally' ended up in grad school and pursued a career in behavioral neuroscience. Jonathon and John also discuss the differences in decision-making between neoclassical economists and behavioral scientists, the value of Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow, and the practical applicability of behavioral economics in supply chain management.
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