Supply Chain Uncut

Shipping is a critical part of international trade. But against pressure to improve efficiency and reduce its environmental impact, how can businesses rethink the way they operate?For Oistein Jensen, Chief Sustainability Officer at Odfjell, the answer lies in combining operational expertise, data and technology to make better decisions across the shipping process.In this episode of Supply Chain Uncut, Oistein explores how shipping companies can improve fleet efficiency, make better use of digital technology and adopt new innovations to strengthen operations.

Oliver Berlin, Founder and CEO of Calculum, on supply chain finance, working capital and using data to build stronger supplier relationships Supply chain management is about far more than moving goods from one place to another. According to Oliver Berlin, Founder and CEO of Calculum, financial flows, working capital and supplier payment terms are just as important to building efficient and resilient supply chains.With more than two decades of experience across finance and technology, Oliver has worked at the intersection of supply chain finance, fintech and procurement. He believes that improving how businesses manage their financial relationships can help reduce costs, unlock cash flow and strengthen supply chain performance.In this episode of Supply Chain Uncut, Oliver explores the growing importance of supply chain finance, explaining how businesses can use data to benchmark supplier payment terms, make more informed procurement decisions and understand the financial impact of their purchasing strategies.

Food procurement is about far more than purchasing ingredients at the right price. According to Sam Jarvis, General Manager of Supply Chain and Procurement at Zambrero, it requires detailed category knowledge, adaptable planning and strong supplier relationships to navigate an industry where product availability, consumer demand and unexpected disruption can change quickly.In this episode of Supply Chain Uncut, Sam explores his career across food and beverage supply chains, from demand planning and meat supply logistics to procurement roles in hospitality and quick service restaurants.He discusses why contingency planning is essential for food supply chains, how AI can help procurement teams make better use of complex data, and why human judgement and strong supplier relationships are critical to the future of the function.

Alex Johnson on why human-centric leadership, practical problem-solving, and geopolitical agility are driving the next era of supply chain excellenceSupply chains are under constant pressure from rapid technological leaps, economic shifts, and geopolitical volatility. But as global transformation leader Alex Johnson highlights, navigating these winds of change requires more than fast-tracking AI automation—it demands grounded leadership, human-centered processes, and continuous frontline engagement.In this episode of Supply Chain Uncut, host Aaron McMillan sits down with Alex, a seasoned supply chain executive with 25 years of experience leading multi-site operations, turnarounds, and global transformation programs across healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and energy sectors. From his early days lifting boxes in a warehouse at 16 to serving as Chief Supply Chain Officer, Alex shares how practical experience on the shop floor continues to shape his approach to modern supply chain leadership.

WE Soda CSO Alan Knight reflects on four decades in corporate sustainability, explaining why businesses must move beyond ESG reporting. For Alan Knight, Chief Sustainability Officer at WE Soda, corporate sustainability is about far more than compliance, frameworks, and reporting exercises. Drawing on four decades of experience spanning retail, steel, energy, and mining, Alan argues that true impact comes from solving practical problems and driving responsible practices directly across global supply chains.In this episode of the Sustainability Podcast, Alan reflects on his career journey, from becoming one of retail’s first environmental managers at B&Q to his leadership role at WE Soda, the world’s largest producer of natural soda ash.Drawing on 40 years of industry evolution, Alan discusses how corporate sustainability has transformed since the 1990s, why deep supply chain collaboration is essential to long-term resilience, and how businesses can look beyond carbon to address their most material supply chain and environmental impacts.