What's in the Box?

Episode #3 - 5 key trends that have been accelerated in the supply chain with Mick Jones

October 28, 2020 Sam Greenhalgh Season 1 Episode 3
What's in the Box?
Episode #3 - 5 key trends that have been accelerated in the supply chain with Mick Jones
Show Notes

In this episode, we're talking about five key trends that have been accelerated in the supply chain due to COVID and the potential impacts for businesses navigating these changes.

I am joined by Mick Jones, who is a true leader in the industry, having managed and executed operations around the world for companies including;  DHL, Lenovo, DS Smith and Zencargo. 

Some highlights worth noting that Mick:

  • Has a degree in civil engineering & MBA In supply chain. 
  • Set up and ran DHL International supply chain which was their  first end-to-end solution 
  • Was the VP of Global Logistics Operations & Supply chain  strategy for Lenovo in Bejing, North America and Europe for 9 years 
  • Provides  strategic support to business such as GT Nexus & Zencargo 

There are some great insights into the history of the supply chain, the journey the industry has been on and, the current trends that have been accelerated. Here are the five topics discussed: 

  • Digitalisation
  • Globalisation 
  • Sustainability 
  • E-Commerce 
  • The role of work