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What's in the Box?

Freight and supply chain isn’t considered sexy by most. But, Sam has a different view. There isn’t anything quite as satisfying than a well-oiled supply chain coming together. There is, however, a lot of fluff that surrounds the industry. This podcast looks to break through that fluff. Bringing interesting topics and trends to light with a fresh perspective. Welcome to the what’s in the box? with Sam Greenhalgh

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Episode #23 - From Law to Logistics a 21 year journey with Ian Powell

July 26, 2021 • Sam Greenhalgh • Season 1 • Episode 23

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In this episode, we're talking about the supply chain journey from working within Volvo, a multinational manufacturing company, to Kuehne + Nagel and Zencargo. In addition, we explore the challenges and rewards of completing an MBA while managing a busy business and personal life. Aswell as discussing how to align supply chain KPI's with the business goals.

I am joined by Ian Powell, a critical thinker and solution architect in the supply chain world. Ian has worked in large multinationals to scale up disruptors with one vision in mind. Making supply chains a competitive advantage. Ian has 21 years of experience and has an MBA from Cranfield.

We dive into:

The changes in the supply chain over the past 21 years
Completing an MBA while managing personal and professional life
Supply chain KPI's and how to ensure they're not conflicting