The Ultimate Supply Chain Podcast

Global Trade, Forwarding & Supply Chain Convergence in 2026

Are supply chains in 2026 being built around economics or geopolitics? In the latest Ultimate Supply Chain episode, Oscar de Bok, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding, joins host Louise Barber to unpack global trade disruption, healthcare and new energy logistics, the shift to China+Nearshore, and why forwarders are becoming strategic partners in resilience, not just execution.

Do you really need a 4PL in the age of AI?

DHL Supply Chain's Global Head of LLP and Supply Chain Orchestration, Jim Monkmeyer, breaks down what 4PL and supply chain orchestration really deliver: value that goes far beyond cost savings, works for businesses of any size, and depends on more than just the right technology.

Roles reversed - A marketer in the logistics world

The tables turn on this episode: Lou, VP Global Marketing at DHL Supply Chain, usually the host, steps into the guest seat to talk B2B marketing in logistics: what it really means, how to understand complex customer needs, changing buying behaviors, and what it takes for logistics brands to actually stand out in a crowded, commoditized market.

Decarbonizing logistics credibly, practically and impactfully

Decarbonizing logistics isn't a single company problem, it's a systems challenge. In this episode, Lou is joined by Katharina Tomoff, SVP ESG at DHL Supply Chain, and Christoph Wolff, CEO of Smart Freight Centre, for a candid conversation on what sustainable logistics actually looks like in practice. From GoGreen Plus and insetting to GHG Protocol standards and ecosystem collaboration, they explore what it takes to move from ESG ambition to measurable impact and where the industry still needs to do better.

Are You Actually Customer-Centric? Rethinking demand, KPIs & Outside-in Design

Supply Chains: The Strategic Driver of Growth

In the latest episode of the Ultimate Supply Chain Podcast Andries Retief, Chief Development Officer at DHL Supply Chain, kicks off the year by discussing everything from managing growth and changing customer expectations, to embedding resilience and implementing regional expansion.

Warehousing: The strategic link

What is defining the warehousing sector? How is it adapting to space, energy and labor challenges, and can rooftop solar reshape the sector’s sustainability story? In this episode of the Ultimate Supply Chain Podcast, Clare Bottle, President of the UK Warehousing Association, explores the strategic and sustainability future of the sector, and tells us which myths need busting once and for all.

Service Logistics: Unlocking the potential

What is shaping the service supply chain sector? How will data and AI transform operations? Are companies unlocking the profit potential of their post-sales activities? In the latest episode of the Ultimate Supply Chain Podcast, John Carroll (CEO of the Service Council) and Jose Davidov (Chief Customer Officer, Service Logistics, DHL) discuss all this and more.

Powering Decarbonization: How real estate solutions accelerate a greener future for customers

In this latest episode, Jacob Monroe, Co-Founder and CEO of Camion, discusses the crucial role real estate plays in the decarbonization of supply chains, from onsite renewable energy to installing EV charging infrastructure and everything in between.

The new standard for EV battery circularity

The production and sale of EVs continues to transform all stages of automotive supply chains, not least the logistics around the transport, repairing and disposal of batteries. David Gray, Client Director, EV Battery Solutions at Cox Automotive, talks to us about the current and future state of battery logistics, and the impact this will have on supply chains.

The Future of Workplace in the Supply Chain Industry

Technology is changing all aspects of life, and the world of work is no exception. In the latest Ultimate Supply Chain Podcast episode, Claudius Christmas, Jr., VP Global HR Transformation and Digitalization at DHL Supply Chain, discusses the changing nature of the supply chain workplace, and the trends organizations need to be aware of to be prepared for the workforce of the future.

Digitalization and GenAI's impact on supply chain

Digitalization and GenAI offer potentially dazzling opportunities for the future. But what tangible benefits and developments will they actually bring to supply chains, and how should the technologies be implemented? In this podcast, Knut Alicke, Partner at McKinsey & Company, discusses what supply chain leaders need to know about a digital and GenAI-driven future.

Balancing Stability and Innovation in the E-commerce Supply Chain

In the latest Ultimate Supply Chain Podcast, FMCG supply chain leader David Sheldon discusses sustainability, innovation, personalisation and much more with Lou Barber, Global Head of Marketing at DHL Supply Chain.

Building an effective supply chain with The LEGO Group

We’re joined by Nick Hawkins, Senior Director Distribution EMEA at The LEGO Group to discuss how to build an effective supply chain with a Lead Logistics Partner.

Supply Chain’s impact on customer experience and brand loyalty

We're joined by Chris Onisk, Executive Director of Global Omnichannel Distribution at Estée Lauder Companies. With experience right across Global Supply Chain Operations, Fulfillment, Customer Care, and Project Management - and having launched seven distribution centers and onboarded many 3PLs – Chris talks to us about all things omnichannel.

Supply Chain Leadership Stories

We’re joined by Radu Palamariu, Managing Director, Europe and Asia Pacific at Alcott Global and co-author of the book Source to Sold. Having interviewed more than 25 supply chain leaders, Radu reveals the insights and lessons he has gathered about what it takes to effectively lead, manage and develop a successful supply chain.

Stories Behind Clinical Supply Chain Logistics

Listen to Louise Barber, Global VP Marketing at DHL Supply Chain, as she joins Tatjana Vorobjova, Director, Clinical Supply Chain Logistics, Global Network Partnerships, to discuss people, resilience, decentralized Clinical Supply Chain logistics, change management and more.

Service Logistics and The Circular Economy

Efficient and timely logistics are crucial to ensuring equipment and technology stays working, maintained and updated across a range of sectors. In this episode, Scott Allison, Chief Customer Officer of Service Logistics at DHL Supply Chain, explains how service logistics works and the key role it plays in the circular economy.

Talking Transport and ESG

The movement of goods in the supply chain has a big impact on sustainability and environmental concerns. Listen as two DHL Supply Chain experts, Tutu Akinkoye (Go Green Lead, UKI) and Ross Mclean (Global Head of Transport Product Development) discuss how Transport and ESG can best work together to meet the challenges and explore the opportunities.

DHL Supply Chain Roundtable 2023

In this special episode, Markus Voss, CIO and COO of DHL Supply Chain, is joined by industry experts from inside and outside DHL for a roundtable discussion about peak seasons, digitalization and the outlook for supply chains in 2023 and beyond.