In this episode, our guest Tanguy Caillet (SVP of O9 Solutions) goes deep into the topic of sales and operations planning (S&OP) and integrated business planning (IBP). He gives us his experience on the processes, technologies, and how these solutions have evolved over the last two decades, which has further re-enforced belief that technology is … Continue reading "Episode 7: Evolution of Integrated Business Planning"

In this episode, Gautam Basu has a pleasure to have a discussion with Peeter Toorim who is a seasoned operations leader and business executive from Tallin, Estonia. They discuss several topics around secure logistics services, importance of physical cash, and his experience of transforming an organization from a local into a regional one. Accessibility transcripts … Continue reading "Episode 6: Secure Logistics Service Operations"

In this episode, Dr. Jari Vepsäläinen (post doctoral researcher at Aalto University) offers valuable insights on how individuals, teams, and leaders leverage creativity in coming up with novel and innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges. Accessibility transcripts for podcast episodes can be found from the podcast page:https://www.aalto.fi/en/podcasts/operations-leadership-with-gautam-basu-podcast

In this episode, Mikko Järvinen (Partner at True North Search) describes the Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) model and the importance of operations in value creation within ETA. Accessibility transcripts for podcast episodes can be found from the podcast page:https://www.aalto.fi/en/podcasts/operations-leadership-with-gautam-basu-podcast

In this episode, Dr. Gyöngi Kovacs (Professor of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Hanken School of Economics) discusses the similarities and differences between humanitarian and normal business supply chains, attributes of humanitarian logistics operations, best practices in the domain, and how this might be applicable in the current Ukraine conflict. Accessibility transcripts for … Continue reading "Episode 3: Humanitarian Supply Chains and Logistics Operations"

In this episode, Dr. Katri Kauppi (Associate Professor at Aalto University) provides an overview of sustainability practices in supply chain management with practical examples, best practices, and valuable insights on the topic. Accessibility transcripts for podcast episodes can be found from the podcast page:https://www.aalto.fi/en/podcasts/operations-leadership-with-gautam-basu-podcast

In this episode, Gautam Basu from Aalto University School of Business provides a short overview of the podcast series and provides the rationale for the need for strong operations leadership in today’s complex and dynamic business environment. Accessibility transcripts for podcast episodes can be found from the podcast page:https://www.aalto.fi/en/podcasts/operations-leadership-with-gautam-basu-podcast