The Zero100 Podcast

The Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Inside Maersk’s Operational Response

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As war in the Middle East disrupts one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, container shipping networks face unprecedented operational...

Think It, Build It, Scale It: Vibe Coding Lessons from the Zero100 Team

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Two years ago, building an app required an engineering team and weeks of back-and-forth. Now, it can be done in two and a half hours using plain Engli...

Data First, AI Second: The Roadmap to a Digitally Mature Supply Chain

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Companies are running tons of AI pilots, yet most struggle to move from experimentation to scaled impact. Zero100’s latest research reveals why: onl...

Beyond Circularity: How Asia's Manufacturers Turn Sustainability Into Competitive Advantage

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Circularity is climbing the agenda in fashion, but what actually drives results? Former Puma Chief Sourcing Officer Anne-Laure Descours has spent 30 y...

The Paradox of Legacy and Digital Transformation

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Toyota practically wrote the book on continuous improvement. But can the plays that won championships before still win them today? This week, Kevin Au...

The COO Decade: Why Operations Leaders Own AI's Future

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For every bold AI vision from a CEO, there's a COO thinking: “That's not happening on your timeline.” Zero100’s new survey reveals the scale of ...

The Zero100 Mailbag: Data, Agents, and Transforming Without Burning Out

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Zero100 mailbag is open – and the questions inside reveal what's really keeping supply chain leaders up at night. With a little help from our ow...

Reimagining Supply Chain Careers in the AI Era

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After 25 years at L’Oréal, Vanessa Clemendot made the leap from beauty to biopharma – and into a workforce being redefined by AI. Now SVP, Global...

Download from Davos: Optimism, Confusion, and the Real COO Agenda

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While Davos headlines focused on Trump and tariffs, Zero100’s CEO Olly Sloboda and Chief Research Officer Kevin O'Marah came back with a different p...

How Inflation Woke Up the Supply Chain-Aware Consumer

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Think consumers just don’t get supply chain? Think again. Nearly half now see its impact – and that awareness is changing how price increases land...

Why Every Enterprise Needs Continuous Planning Now

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is your annual planning cycle obsolete before it's approved? This week, Zero100 VP, Research & Advisory Services Lauren Acoba, VP, Research, Kelly...

Year in Review: How New Balance Navigated Disruption and Transformation in 2025

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tariffs dominated headlines. AI moved from pilot to production. Automation got real. But what did 2025 actually look like for operators on the ground?...

The ROI of IoT: How Visibility Tech Is Finally Delivering on Its Promise

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For over a decade, IoT failed to live up to the hype. Now? It's quietly become one of the most transformational forces in operations — not because t...

Zero100 Predictions 2026: AI Agents, Nuclear Energy, and Vanishing Jobs

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What did Zero100 get right about 2025 — and what's coming in 2026? Chief Content Officer Matt Davis sits down with VP, Research Advisory Services La...

From Delivery to Dine-In: How DoorDash Is Reinventing Small Business Commerce

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DoorDash isn't just delivering dinner – it's transforming how small businesses run. This week, VP, Strategy & Ops Parisa&nbs...

The Zero100 Mailbag: Your Biggest AI Questions, Answered

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The best questions come from the messy middle of transformation. Join Zero100’s Principals, Research Caroline Chumakov and Jenna Fink, and Chief Res...

Zero100 Live 2025: The AI Agent Reality Check

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The hype is high for agentic AI – but what's the reality on the ground? Fresh off Zero100’s Live 2025 events in London and San Diego, th...

The Executive Edge: Storytelling Secrets to Win Board Buy-In

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a world drowning in data and AI hype, the leaders who win aren't the ones with the best algorithms – they're the ones who can tell the best stori...

APAC's Digital Revolution: Leaders, Innovations, and Strategies to Try Now

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Once known for low-cost production, the Asia-Pacific region now sets the global pace in digital integration, real-time orchestration, and AI-powered o...

Fusion Teams and How to Build Them

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the age of AI, the most powerful investment you can make has nothing to do with technology – and everything to do with your org chart. Enter fusi...

Preparing Your Team for a Digital-First World with Bonnie Fetch

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The recent digital tech boom has reshaped how supply chains operate – and the skills that powered the last era aren’t the ones that will define th...

Is Trump’s Tariff Strategy Paying Off?

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Six months after Trump declared “Liberation Day,” tariff revenues are up, and major US investment pledges are rolling in. But at the same time, co...

What Can the West Learn from China’s EV Disruptors?

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

China's electric vehicle manufacturers are changing the game with seamless ecosystems that blend digital and physical production – and they're scali...

The Next Big Thing: 3 Tech Breakthroughs to Watch (That Aren’t Agentic AI)

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The hype around agentic AI is real, but it’s not the only tech worth watching. This week, the Zero100 team shares the innovations they’re most exc...

What CEOs Need from Operations Leaders Now with Jim Rowan

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jim Rowan, former CEO and President of Volvo Cars, and Kevin O’Marah, Chief Research Officer at Zero100, as they discuss how supply chain leade...

Workforce 2030: Critical Skills for a Digital Future

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI is here. Your job is changing. But what skills will actually keep you ahead of the curve? This week, El Iza Mohamedou, Head of the OECD Centre for ...

Risky Business: Cybersecurity, Sustainability, and Ethics in the Age of AI

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI can accelerate a fully digital supply chain, but it can also bring cyberattacks, ethical dilemmas, and sustainability risks. Zero100 Principal...

Is Tim Cook Still the Leader Apple Needs?

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Cook has generated more than $3 trillion in shareholder value as Apple’s CEO, yet tariff pressures and the AI arms race are putting his operatio...

Inside Pfizer's Evolving Pharma Supply Chain

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The COVID pandemic was a stress test for Pfizer’s vaccine supply chain – and a powerful catalyst for change. This week, Barbara Garcia (VP, A...

Unlocking the Hidden Cash in Your Supply Chain

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caught between margin pressures and looming price hikes? The Zero100 team reveals how supply chain leaders can free up cash and boost profitability wi...

In the Age of Automation, How Do You Rightsize Your Workforce?

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Given the productivity wins AI and AI agents offer, cutting headcount might seem like an obvious strategic move. But real efficiency, org success, and...

Freedom to Spend Smartly: Unpacking Bayer's Procurement Power Play

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In procurement, tight control over external spend is a golden rule for cost savings. But what would happen if leaders loosened the reins? Malik Akhtar...

New Tariffs, New Tech, New Remit: Reflections from Off the Grid 2025

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's keeping today’s top supply chain leaders up at night? And what opportunities are they most excited about? The Zero100 team shares their bigge...

Novo Nordisk & Eli Lilly: Manufacturing Lessons from the GLP-1 Giants

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound took the world by storm, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly faced a massive question: how do you fill the need at max...

The COO's Guide to Agentic AI

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last year, we predicted that 1 in 5 supply chains would adopt AI agents by the end 2025 – and six months in, the data suggests we’re already there...

Decoding Unilever’s AI Advantage

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to tech innovation, one topic has dominated the first half of 2025: the meteoric rise of AI agents. And at Unilever, this tech isn’t j...

The Data Diaries: What We Learned Building Our Own LLM

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot – LLMs are everywhere. But how do you integrate them into your operations? After a year spent developing our own LLM, the Z...

Europe Is Closing In on Its Climate Targets. What Does That Mean for Supply Chain?

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite recent pushback against green policy, the EU is on track to score a major environmental win. The Zero100 team dives into what supply chain lea...

What’s Next for the Supply Chain Tech Stack?

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

GenAI and autonomous agents are catapulting supply chains into a future that was unimaginable just five years ago, and the pace of innovation is only ...

Bot Bosses and Digital Teammates: Designing the Agentic AI Org Chart

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI agents could make up a significant part of company org charts within the next five years, supercharging human productivity. This week, we look at t...

“Bigger Than ChatGPT”: What Agentic AI Means for Supply Chain

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Autonomous AI agents have gone from sci-fi fodder to the stuff of TikToks and celebrity-fronted commercials. Amid the building buzz, the Zero100 team ...

Sustainable, Innovative, Collaborative: PepsiCo's Supercharged SRM

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's volatile trade environment, how can you ensure your supplier relationships not only endure but flourish? PepsiCo's Chief Procurement Office...

The Psychology of Virality: Zero100’s Cheat Codes for Tech Adoption

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if, instead of pushing change onto people, we could design it to spread itself? The Zero100 team breaks down how to use the psychological hacks t...

The State of Supply Chain: 100 Days of Trump 2.0

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Since Trump's return to office, supply chain leaders have been scrambling to adapt to new tariffs and a culture of uncertainty. This week, Chief Resea...

Omni-Innovation: How Walmart Is Reimagining Retail

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Walmart has long set the bar for omnichannel innovation, with breakthroughs connecting store operations, e-commerce, logistics automation, and sou...

It’s Not You, It’s Tariffs: Can Your Supplier Relationships Survive a Trade War?

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As global trade volatility soars, many supplier relationships could be headed for a rough patch. Zero100 discusses how leaders can not only maintain t...

Too Much, Too Soon? Unpacking Retail's Digital Rollback

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to customer service automation, have we gone too far, too fast? The Zero100 team ponders how to balance human interaction and self-servi...

Is Simulation Supply Chain's Next Digital MVP?

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t have to imagine a world where you can create a virtual replica of your physical supply chain – the tech is already here. This week, the ...

Mind the Automation Gap: Building Toward a Human-Machine Future

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Automating a desk-based process is one thing. Installing legions of robots on the frontline is another. This week, the Zero100 team unpacks the unique...

Forum in Focus: Tariffs, Change, and Next Wave Digital

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you get 100 of the world’s most influential CSCOs and COOs in a room together? This week, the Zero100 team shares a behind-the-sce...

Who Sets AI’s Moral Compass?

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Governments, corporations, disruptive startups – when it comes to AI, who gets to decide what’s right and wrong? On the Zero100 Podcast, the team ...

C-Suite in Focus: What’s Driving Decisions Now

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amid tariff drama, AI developments, and geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain leaders are being pulled in all directions – but tapping into C-suite...

Unravelling Supply Chain’s Scope 3 Data Conundrum

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Between the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (CCDAA), supply ch...

Trump, Tariffs, and Trade Wars: What to Expect and What to Do

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As President Donald Trump begins his second term, leaders are bracing themselves for sweeping tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada. At face...

2024 in Review: Moments that Defined Supply Chain

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From tariff threats and inflation to labor disputes and genAI, it’s been a big year for supply chain. To close out 2024, Zero100 Advisory Board memb...

10 For ’25: Zero100's Supply Chain Predictions

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We may not have a crystal ball, but Zero100's data analysis has identified 10 major shifts supply chain leaders need to watch out for in 2025. This we...

Sourcing's Digital Revolution is Long Overdue. Will AI Be the Catalyst?

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sourcing has been last in line for tech investment and innovation for quite some time. But AI and a wave of new digital technology have the potential ...

Zero100 Live 2024: AI Takes The Mainstage

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zero100 Live 2024 didn’t just explore AI’s future impact. It delivered a bold blueprint for supply chain leaders ready to harness the AI revolutio...

Omnichannel Is Everywhere. So What Comes Next?

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s more to omnichannel strategy than DTC shipping and BORIS policies. The Zero100 team discuss the next evolution of omnichannel supply chains,...

How to Win at Supply Chain AI: Zero100’s Safe Bets

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling lucky? On the latest episode of the podcast, the Zero100 team reveal where supply chain leaders are investing in AI to see the greatest busine...

What Does the 2024 US Election Mean for Supply Chain?

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This year has seen a slew of high-profile elections worldwide. And now, all eyes are on the US as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump vie for the presidenc...

Human-Machine Teams Are the Future. But How Do They Work?

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From autonomous agents to specialized robotics, AI is transforming supply chain. But next-gen tech requires a next-gen workforce to maximize its poten...

Rewriting the Resilience Playbook for Supply Chain

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Olympic medalists and supply chain leaders have something in common: an obsession with resilience. But is it time for us to rethink our approach? In t...

APAC Leads the World on Supply Chain Digitization. Can the West Catch Up?

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zero100 research reveals that the APAC region is the sleeping giant of supply chain digitization. Now, it’s time for the West to wake up. In thi...

Welcome to the New Era of Robotics

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For those of us raised on Star Wars, our expectations of robots have often outstripped reality. But as genAI infiltrates factories and warehouses, ope...

Why Do We All Suck at AI?

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to shift to an AI-powered supply chain? Easier said than done. Leaders everywhere are struggling to move AI past the pilot phase or are suffer...

SHEIN is Bigger than Ever - Should Global Brands Follow Their Lead?

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is SHEIN a supply chain role model or a cautionary tale? In the latest episode of the Zero100 Podcast, Chief Research Officer Kevin O’Marah, VP Rese...

Navigating the Future of Supply Chain Talent: Zero100 x The Estée Lauder Companies Case Study

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At Zero100 we’re obsessed not just with the technology to reinvent supply chains, but also the talent that will power the reinvention. So, we s...

From Barley to Bytes: Navigating HEINEKEN’s Digital Supply Chain

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we speak to Magne Setnes, Chief Supply Chain Officer at HEINEKEN. He shares how HEINEKEN is deploying genAI at scale, the importance ...

Modernizing a Global Supply Chain: Cummins’ Mario Guerendo

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into the details of Cummins’ supply chain transformation journey.Mario Guerendo, Executive Director – Head of Global Sup...

Searching for Supply Chain’s Big Data Unlocks: Google’s Paula Natoli

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode welcomes Paula Natoli, Director of Strategic Industries, Supply Chain, and Logistics at Google Cloud. Paula shares her insights on a...

4 Predictions for 2024: Zero100’s Kevin O’Marah and Lauren Acoba on AI & Globalization

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our last episode of the year, Zero100’s own Kevin O’Marah, Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer, and Lauren Acoba, Principal Research, share t...

Building the World’s Leading Digital Factories: Unilever’s Jennifer Han

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode welcomes Jennifer Han, Chief Product Supply Officer of Nutrition at Unilever. In the interview with host Mike Silverman, Jennifer shar...

Doing Sourcing Differently: Walmart’s Andrea Albright

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re diving into Walmart’s supply chain, speaking to their Executive Vice President of Sourcing, Andrea Albright. Lauren Acoba, Principal Researc...

Planning as the Central Nervous System: Under Armour’s Leila Jalai

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2 of our podcast kicks off with guest Leila Jalai, SVP of Global End-to-End Planning and Go-To-Market for the sportswear company Under Armour. ...

Unilever’s Global Supply Chain Reboot: Zero100 Case Study

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a truly global supply chain case study, we visited London and spoke with leaders in Manila, Durban and Mexico City, delving into the detai...

Procurement’s evolving role in the future of supply chain – In Conversation with John Dickson, former Chief Procurement Officer at AstraZeneca

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Covid-19 pandemic shook global supply chains and woke up both the public and business world to their critical value. For our latest In Conversatio...

New Tech Brings New Strategies: How Planning and Execution Are More Connected

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we're talking about supply chain planning and execution, and how they are driving new levels of agility and resilience, with three...

AI-Powered Delivery Logistics: Zero100 x Deliveroo Case Study

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hungry for a supply chain AI case study, we visited global food delivery company Deliveroo in London to delve into their machine-learning-powered logi...

Designing a Digital & Sustainable Strategy for a Global Packaging Powerhouse: In Conversation with WestRock’s Peter Anderson and Peloton’s Angel Mendez

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a conversation with Peter Anderson, the Chief Supply Chain Office of WestRock, one of the largest paper and packaging companies g...

Increasing visibility across the supply chain with new tech, from planning to logistics

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tech-enabled solutions, including real-time logistics visibility, demand sensing and forecasting, programmatic logistics, and data transparency, are i...

The Future of the Supply Chain Workforce with Professor Marianne Wanamaker

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Digitization, technology and shifting population trends are creating dramatic changes in the global workforce. So, how can supply chain organisations ...

How can agility redefine supply chains in this time of economic uncertainty?

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Uncertainty and disruption have become the new normal for supply chains worldwide. To maintain agility despite economic instability, digital initiativ...

In Conversation: Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan on the technology that’s enabling an EV future

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is part of our In Conversation series and features Jim Rowan, CEO of Volvo Cars. Volvo has long been a pioneer in the automotiv...

Why is democratization of technology critical to achieving successful and sustainable supply chains?

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Digitization is now essential for the success of almost any supply chain, but the disparity of access to technology and expertise is restricting milli...

What are responsible supply chains and what role does trust, transparency and technology play in achieving them?

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Now more than ever, supply chains live at the nexus of the global economy, sustainability and technology. As a result, supply chains have never been m...

What's a TikTok supply chain? How social media and Gen Z are changing the balance of power in supply and demand

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Digital innovation and investment in social media and e-commerce has created an imbalance in the balance of power in supply and demand, while supply c...

Why are supply chains at the center of water security and safety issues – and how can digitization provide solutions?

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Water is critical to both mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change. It’s also essential to supply chains – from growing crops...

Women in Supply Chain: How is the face of leadership changing as more women are breaking the mold in supply chains – and what is their impact?

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we're joined by a panel of senior leaders in supply chain who reflect on the challenges and opport...

How can we use tech and data solutions to end food waste?

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With at least one third of food in the US going to waste every day (despite 34 million people nationwide living with food insecurity) and acting as th...

What Does Reshoring Sneaker Manufacturing While Digitizing a Global Supply Chain Look Like? A Zero100 Case Study: New Balance

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reporting from the factory floor in Massachusetts for our very first case study episode, Mike sat down with three of the operations leaders of global ...

In Conversation: Haleon CSCO Bart Derde on using AI-enabled accessibility and decarbonized production methods to reimagine ingredients, manufacturing and packaging

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Bart Derde, the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Haleon, who’s joining us for the very first episode of our new In Conversation seri...

Why is digital innovation so critical to supply chains in 2023 – and what does it look like in vision and in practice?

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re kicking off the new year with some supply chain forecasting: what will 2023 mean for the profession? Kevin invites Angel Mendez, a 30 yea...

What were the most defining supply chain moments of 2022?

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ongoing pandemic woes, inflation and geopolitical turmoil have put supply chains at the top of headlines nonstop for the past three years, and 2022 wa...

How can we create resilient and responsible global supply chains using digital roadmaps?

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Global supply chains are still recovering from pandemic disruptions, while also trying to evolve toward sustainable operations. As we plan for the new...

Amidst looming energy and climate crises, what are the keys to decarbonizing supply chains?

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The energy that powers global supply chains is also the biggest source of carbon emissions on our planet. But what exactly does that mean? In tod...

Can transformative "weird science" save supply chains?

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Supply chains need to be transformed, not just optimized, to survive the climate crisis. In this episode, Deborah explores the “weird science”...

What do today's labor shortages mean for tomorrow's automation?

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For our very first episode we’re tackling the ongoing labor shortages that continue to threaten the health of the supply chain with Saru Jayaraman, ...