Hello, visibility enthusiasts! Welcome to the Beyond Visibility Lounge, the podcast that explores the seen and unseen world of the supply chain, logistics, transportation, and traceability. Join your hosts,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Iliriana Kacaniku⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Ron Volpe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in an exploration of drivers of collaboration in the supply chain.

In this episode, they host Divya Modi, an entrepreneur and investor, who shares her career journey and insights into the Indian entrepreneurship and innovation landscape. She emphasizes the importance of problem-solving, building a strong team, and identifying market opportunities when investing in ventures. Divya discusses the role of the Indian government in fostering innovation and the growth of entrepreneurship in the country. She also highlights the challenges in the supply chain and logistics sector in India, such as infrastructure development, and the need for localized innovations. Divya shares her experiences as a socialpreneur and the importance of giving back to society. She offers advice to early-stage entrepreneurs on securing support and funding, understanding competition, and building a network of advisors.

Takeaways:

• Problem-solving, team building, and identifying market opportunities are crucial when investing in ventures.

• The Indian government plays a significant role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through infrastructure development and support for startups.

• Challenges in the supply chain and logistics sector in India include infrastructure development and the need for localized innovations.

• Giving back to society and supporting social impact initiatives are important aspects of being an entrepreneur.

• Early-stage entrepreneurs should understand their competition, research the market, and find the right investors and advisors to support their journey.

  
  

“What has been amazing is to see how that has completely changed in the last few years. There has been a very clear focus by the government to build high-speed road networks, to build high-speed trains, to build infrastructure that allows for the whole country to be connected in a way that supply chains work.”

In Episode 15 of the Beyond Visibility Lounge, Divya Modi, an esteemed investor with a wealth of experience in leading multi-million dollar projects, provides a compelling overview of how India’s infrastructure advancements are revolutionizing innovations in supply chain and other industries.

Tune in to learn about:

➡️ The transformative impact of India's infrastructure developments on its global trade competitiveness.

➡️ The importance of putting the customer first to unlock multiple collaboration opportunities.

➡️ The role of complementarity in partnerships, which drives innovation and efficiency within supply chains.

Don’t miss this insightful episode that explores the dynamic intersection of infrastructure, innovation, and customer-centric strategies in India.

🎙️The full episode goes live on June 4, 2024 on:

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“And if you put that first, if you put the customer first, and providing the best product or solution to the customer, that's when you realize that there could be multiple opportunities for collaboration.”

In our upcoming episode of the Beyond Visibility Lounge, we are thrilled to host Divya Modi, an accomplished investor with 15 years of experience leading multi-million dollar projects across diverse industries. Divya shares her profound insights on the importance of customer-centricity and how it unveils numerous opportunities for collaboration.

In this episode, we delve into:

➡️ How India's evolving infrastructure is enhancing global competitiveness and supporting first-mile and last-mile visibility collaborations.

➡️ The critical role of complementarity in partnerships, driving innovation, and solving complex problems.

➡️ The ways venture capital is transforming India's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and inspiring early-stage innovators to seek out strategic collaborations.

🎙️The full episode goes live on June 4, 2024 on:

🎧 Spotify, https://spoti.fi/3Ub6ahM,

🎧Apple Podcasts, https://apple.co/3QdlBF1,

🎧YouTube Music, https://bit.ly/4aLSK38, and

🎧YouTube https://bit.ly/3Qcv7Z9

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Hello, visibility enthusiasts! Welcome to the Beyond Visibility Lounge, the podcast that explores the seen and unseen world of the supply chain, logistics, transportation, and traceability. Join your hosts, ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Iliriana Kacaniku⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Ron Volpe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in an exploration of drivers of collaboration in the supply chain. In this episode, they host ⁠⁠Rose Elphick-Darling, a research fellow and project lead at Deakin University, who discusses her career journey and the importance of traceability in the food industry. She highlights the need for transparency and control in supply chains to advance performance and give consumers confidence. The collaboration between multiple stakeholders in the supply chain is crucial for the success of traceability initiatives. The Australian market has a strong demand for traceability due to the country's outward-facing population and high standards of food safety. The cost of traceability systems may be passed on to consumers, but the value it brings, such as improved inventory control and cheaper audits, offsets the cost. Challenges in data sharing and ownership still exist, but progress is being made in developing data standards and interoperability.

Takeaways:

• Transparency and control are fundamental for advancing supply chain performance and giving consumers confidence.

• Collaboration between multiple stakeholders is crucial for the success of traceability initiatives.

• The Australian market has a strong demand for traceability due to its outward-facing population and high standards of food safety.

• The cost of traceability systems may be passed on to consumers, but the value it brings offsets the cost.

• Challenges in data sharing and ownership exist, but progress is being made in developing data standards and interoperability.

"Learning together has been a real hallmark of the work that we do. It’s not research for researchers' sake; it’s research for industry needs, for communities' needs," highlights Rose Elphick-Darling, of the Centre for Regional & Rural Futures, at Deakin University.

Rose joins us on episode 14 of the Beyond Visibility Lounge and shares how her approach is driven by a deep understanding of stakeholder perspectives and a commitment to adding value for industries and communities alike.

The conversation further highlights:

🔊 Effective collaboration is essential for navigating the complexities of supply chains, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and working towards common goals.

🔊 Focusing on practical, impactful research ensures that innovations directly benefit the supply chain industry, addressing real-world challenges and driving meaningful improvements.

🔊 The relentless pursuit of value creation helps supply chains become more efficient, resilient, and responsive to market demands, ultimately benefiting businesses and consumers alike.

❓ Why It Matters:

Transparency and control are crucial for enhancing supply chain performance and building consumer trust. Rose highlights the importance of collaboration, practical research, and continuous value creation in transforming supply chains. These principles are vital for addressing challenges such as inventory management, waste reduction, and stakeholder alignment, making supply chains more robust and sustainable.

📅 🎙️The full episode goes live on May 28, 2024 on:

🎧 Spotify, https://spoti.fi/3Ub6ahM,

🎧Apple Podcasts, https://apple.co/3QdlBF1,

🎧YouTube Music, https://bit.ly/4aLSK38, and

🎧YouTube https://bit.ly/3Qcv7Z9

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P.S. How do you cultivate transparency for your stakeholders both upstream and downstream? How do transparency and visibility help You?

"Transparency and control are crucial in advancing supply chain performance and giving consumers confidence," highlights Rose Elphrick-Darling, of the Centre for Regional & Rural Futures, at Deakin University.

Rose joins us on episode 14 of the Beyond Visibility Lounge and shares her insights on the transformative potential of viewing supply chain visibility as a value-adding activity, rather than just a cost center. This perspective shift is essential for driving innovation, sustainability, and resilience in the supply chain industry.

This conversation further highlights:

• Logistics activities and supply chain management are often seen as costs rather than value-adding activities. However, supply chains can indeed add significant value through enhanced visibility.

• Understanding what keeps executives up at night, such as the lack of control and ability to manage inventory, is crucial. By exploring and addressing these concerns, we can significantly improve supply chain performance."

❓ Why It Matters:

• Supply chain transparency remains important.

• Supply chain transparency builds consumer confidence,

• Supply chain transparency enhance operational efficiency, and

• Supply chain transparency inspires stakeholder trust and collaboration.

🎙️The full episode goes live on May 28, 2024 on:

🎧 Spotify, https://spoti.fi/3Ub6ahM,

🎧Apple Podcasts, https://apple.co/3QdlBF1,

🎧YouTube Music, https://bit.ly/4aLSK38, and

🎧YouTube https://bit.ly/3Qcv7Z9

Subscribe to listen to more insights from other industry leaders.

#SupplyChain #Transparency #Innovation #Podcast #BeyondVisibilityLounge #SupplyChainManagement #Logistics #DeakinUniversity

P.S. How do you cultivate trust and inspire collaboration with your stakeholders both upstream and downstream? How do transparency and visibility help You?

Hello, visibility enthusiasts! Welcome to the Beyond Visibility Lounge, the podcast that explores the seen and unseen world of the supply chain, logistics, transportation, and traceability. Join your hosts,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Iliriana Kacaniku⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Ron Volpe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in an exploration of drivers of collaboration in the supply chain.

In this episode, they host Divya Modi, an entrepreneur and investor, who shares her career journey and insights into the Indian entrepreneurship and innovation landscape. She emphasizes the importance of problem-solving, building a strong team, and identifying market opportunities when investing in ventures. Divya discusses the role of the Indian government in fostering innovation and the growth of entrepreneurship in the country. She also highlights the challenges in the supply chain and logistics sector in India, such as infrastructure development, and the need for localized innovations. Divya shares her experiences as a socialpreneur and the importance of giving back to society. She offers advice to early-stage entrepreneurs on securing support and funding, understanding competition, and building a network of advisors.

Takeaways:

• Problem-solving, team building, and identifying market opportunities are crucial when investing in ventures.

• The Indian government plays a significant role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through infrastructure development and support for startups.

• Challenges in the supply chain and logistics sector in India include infrastructure development and the need for localized innovations.

• Giving back to society and supporting social impact initiatives are important aspects of being an entrepreneur.

• Early-stage entrepreneurs should understand their competition, research the market, and find the right investors and advisors to support their journey.

Hello, visibility enthusiasts! Welcome to the Beyond Visibility Lounge, the podcast that explores the seen and unseen world of the supply chain, logistics, transportation, and traceability. Join your hosts,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Iliriana Kacaniku⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Ron Volpe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in an exploration of drivers of collaboration in the supply chain. In this episode, they host ⁠Andrew Petrisin⁠, Advisor for Multimodal Freight at U.S. Department of Transportation, who shares about ⁠Freight and Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW).⁠ FLOW is a digital public infrastructure that aims to improve supply chain visibility and data sharing. The initiative started with 18 members and has now grown to 73 active members by early May 2024, with more members in the pipeline. The main driver of openness among FLOW members is the unique value proposition offered by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), including operational and commercial neutrality, data privacy laws, and the convening authority of the federal government. The challenges faced during the development and implementation of FLOW included building trust and overcoming skepticism about data sharing with the federal government. The expansion of FLOW has had a network effect, with more members joining and increasing the value of the initiative. The future of FLOW includes continued trust building, delivering value to members, and potentially informing future policy developments related to supply chain management and infrastructure development.

Takeaways:

• The FLOW initiative is a digital public infrastructure that aims to improve supply chain visibility and data sharing.

• The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) plays a key role in FLOW, providing operational and commercial neutrality, data privacy laws, and the convening authority of the federal government.

• Building trust and overcoming skepticism about data sharing with the federal government were initial challenges for FLOW.

• The expansion of FLOW has had a network effect, with more members joining and increasing the value of the initiative.

• The future of FLOW includes continued trust building, delivering value to members, and potentially informing future policy developments.

Chapters:

• Introduction and Background
• The Birth of FLOW and Its Evolution
• Challenges and Overcoming Skepticism
• The Impact of Expansion on FLOW Effectiveness
• Innovative Ideas and Solutions Generated by FLOW
• FLOW Impact on Future Policy Developments
• The Ideal Future of FLOW