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Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
Patrick Daly
193 episodes
1 month ago

Interlinks is a program about business. technology and globalization. In each episode, I have a sit-down conversation with a person from the world of business, politics, or academia to understand from their perspective how the great trends of our time, namely - geopolitical fragmentation, demographic change, digital transformation, and climate change - are affecting their life, work, and view of the world. The conversations with my invitees from all over the world are wide ranging touching on both the professional and the personal aspects of their experience. International Business, Supply Chain, Globalized Economy, Geopolitical Fragmentation, Climate Change, Digital Transformation, Demographic Stagnation.


Patrick Daly

http://www.albalogistics.com/


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Interlinks is a program about business. technology and globalization. In each episode, I have a sit-down conversation with a person from the world of business, politics, or academia to understand from their perspective how the great trends of our time, namely - geopolitical fragmentation, demographic change, digital transformation, and climate change - are affecting their life, work, and view of the world. The conversations with my invitees from all over the world are wide ranging touching on both the professional and the personal aspects of their experience. International Business, Supply Chain, Globalized Economy, Geopolitical Fragmentation, Climate Change, Digital Transformation, Demographic Stagnation.


Patrick Daly

http://www.albalogistics.com/


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Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
Macro Shifts, Micro Systems: The Strategic Rise of Automation in Intralogistics

In this episode of Interlinks I’m joined by Clemens Schoeller, VP of Global Consulting and Business Development at AutoStore — a global pioneer in modular, cube-based warehouse automation systems, with over 1,600 systems deployed in 60+ countries.


We explore:

  • Clemens’ personal journey through engineering, consulting, and automation leadership
  • How AutoStore balances its identity between software intelligence and hardware performance
  • The impact of labor shortages, real estate pressures, and customer service demands on logistics
  • Emerging models like robotics-as-a-service, flexible system scaling, and AI-driven predictive picking
  • The role of integrators and the importance of early cross-functional alignment in implementation success


This conversation reveals how demographic shifts, societal expectations, and rapid technological advancement are pushing companies toward more modular, adaptive automation. From labour retention challenges to the rise of speculative AI-driven order fulfillment, it’s clear: resilient operations now require systems that are not only efficient but responsive, scalable, and integrated. Leaders must move beyond cost optimization and embrace automation as a strategic enabler of agility and business continuity.


📲 Find me on LinkedIn or join the conversation on Reddit r/InterlinksPodcast. If your business is facing challenges with automation — strategically or tactically — reach out. I’m always open to a conversation about how I can help you bridge global complexity and local execution.


Episode Highlights


Why Modular Automation is Gaining Ground

  • Labour scarcity, retention risks, and negative job perception in logistics
  • Urban real estate constraints demand higher density, smaller-footprint systems
  • Evolving SLAs and customer expectations call for faster, more precise fulfillment


AutoStore’s Market Position

  • Straddles hardware (robotics, bins) and software (routing algorithms, uptime AI)
  • Operates via global partner integrator network — never sells directly to end users
  • Offers an agnostic consultancy layer for complex, multi-tech projects


Shift from Efficiency to Resilience

  • From ROI based on labour replacement to ROI based on volatility response
  • Demand for “breathing” systems that flex with throughput changes
  • Increased use of vehicle-based robotics, AMRs, and modular capacity scaling


Financial Innovation in Automation Adoption

  • Growing interest in leasing, RaaS (Robotics-as-a-Service), and asset-light models
  • Questions of asset resale, residual value, and upgrade pathways becoming central


Pitfalls and Best Practices in Implementation

  • Avoid siloed decisions — logistics must engage IT, security, and finance early
  • IT is now often a gatekeeper in automation decisions (security, integration)
  • Use external consultants where internal capability is thin


AI and the Future of Fulfillment

  • Predictive picking based on weather, seasonality, and demand AI
  • Enhanced inventory positioning and dynamic slotting
  • Greater integration between order systems and robotic workflows

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1 month ago
29 minutes 4 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
India Rising: Why Businesses Can’t Afford to Wait

In this episode of Interlinks, I explore the rapidly growing strategic importance of India — now the world’s fourth-largest economy and a critical pole in the emerging multipolar global order. From a macro perspective, India’s re-emergence as a global economic heavyweight is not just a historical correction — it is a fundamental shift in global supply chains, trade flows, and investment priorities. With GDP growth exceeding 6% annually, a population surpassing 1.4 billion, and growing influence in trade, tech, and geopolitics, India is no longer the future — it is the present.


I dive into why this matters for Irish companies right now. As the EU–India Free Trade Agreement progresses toward a likely 2025 signing, the playing field is tilting in favour of EU exporters. But the key to success lies in early mover advantage. I unpack the deep cultural and institutional commonalities between Ireland and India — from language and law to diaspora links — and highlight actionable opportunities for Irish businesses in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, premium food and drink, med-tech, ICT, clean tech, and engineering. I also discuss risk factors and how to navigate them with proper preparation and local partnerships.


If you’re an exporter, importer, investor, or strategic partner, this episode is your call to action. Don’t wait for the ink to dry on the FTA — the time to build presence, partnerships, and pipeline in India is now.


Connect with me, Patrick Daly, via albalogistics.com, on LinkedIn, or join the conversation on Reddit at r/InterlinksPodcast. Let's turn macro shifts into micro strategy — and seize the India opportunity before others do.


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1 month ago
26 minutes 6 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
Macro‑Change, Micro‑Execution: WMS, AI & Supply Chain Strategy

In this episode of Interlinks, Patrick Daly is joined by Eoin Conway, CEO of Canary 7, a warehouse management systems software solutions provider based in Cookstown, Northern Ireland. Canary 7 services 3PLs across the U.K., U.S., Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland, and specializes in integrating systems, labour and order management, and increasingly advanced AI and automated decision‑making tools.


The conversation explores how recent developments—Brexit (especially the Windsor Framework), labour scarcity, e‑commerce volatility, and advances in technology—are reshaping what it means to run efficient, resilient warehouses and logistics networks in the island of Ireland and beyond.


We dig deep into what 3PLs are getting right and where they often misstep: starting with technology first rather than process, guessing rather than defining the problem, under‑estimating internal change management, and over‑investing in automation without clear ROI. Eoin walks us through use cases already live—machine learning models for clustering and slotting, integration of automated systems with WMS, and the promise (and limits) of what might soon be “autonomous decision‑making” in the warehouse.


We also contrast the size, specialization, and flexibility challenges of smaller Irish operations versus U.K./U.S. fulfillment centres, particularly around handling demand spikes and balancing generalist versus specialist models.


From a macro‑to‑micro strategist lens, this episode illustrates how geopolitical constructs (e.g. the trade status of Northern Ireland, shifting trade barriers from Brexit) cascade down into operational realities—labour costs, warehousing location, cross‑border flows. But it’s in the micro‑decisions where competitive advantage is really made or lost: how you redesign your processes, cleanse your data, define precisely what you want to solve, choose when automation or AI makes sense, and how you build flexibility or elasticity into systems.


If you’re interested in exploring how macro-level dynamics can be translated into actionable strategies for your business, I invite you to connect with me via LinkedIn or through my website at www.albalogistics.com.


You can also join the conversation on this episode and others in the Interlinks series on Reddit at r/InterlinksPodcast.


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1 month ago
29 minutes 4 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
Supply Chain Visibility in the Age of AI: Strategy Meets Execution

In this episode of Interlinks, I’m joined once again by Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group and one of North America’s foremost supply chain advisors. Lisa brings deep expertise across ERP systems, SIOP processes, and manufacturing transformation, and is widely recognized for her work helping manufacturers and distributors modernize operations and enhance customer responsiveness. With her pragmatic approach and clear-sighted industry perspective, Lisa is a valuable voice on how emerging technologies—particularly AI—are reshaping the operational landscape.


Our conversation explores the strategic imperative of supply chain visibility in today’s turbulent business environment, with a focus on how AI tools can deliver actionable insights. We discuss the foundational systems—such as ERP, MES, and CRM—that enable AI to function effectively, and how organizations of different sizes can adopt and scale visibility solutions. A key theme is the need to balance innovation with discipline: while large enterprises may have scale and systems, smaller firms often outperform through agility, experimentation, and faster decision-making cycles. Lisa also offers practical guidance on pilot projects, process transformation, and the role of human judgment in ensuring AI delivers real business value.


Zooming out, the episode situates AI-powered visibility within the broader context of global supply chain transformation. As manufacturing and logistics networks become increasingly digitized and dynamic, visibility is no longer a luxury but a necessity. AI has the potential to move firms from reactive to predictive operating models, enabling smarter allocation of resources, faster customer response, and more resilient planning. But Lisa is clear: technology alone is not enough. The winners will be those who embed these tools within disciplined processes and informed decision-making cultures—where strategic intent meets operational execution.


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2 months ago
29 minutes 2 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
Ports, Policy & Modal Shifts with Howard Knott of the Irish Exporters association

In this episode of Interlinks I’m joined by Howard Knott, Project Director at the Irish Exporters Association and columnist at Fleet Transport magazine—one of Ireland’s most experienced commentators on freight, logistics, and trade. We unpack how recent shocks and policy shifts are reshaping Ireland–UK–EU connectivity and what that really means for shippers, carriers, and supply-chain leaders.


In this episode we talk about the following:L

  • Holyhead port’s full reopening: timetable changes, capacity effects, and competitive responses (e.g., direct Ireland–EU services and CLdN’s Liverpool frequencies)
  • Landbridge vs. direct-to-continent: post-Brexit frictions, emerging UK–EU facilitation, and decision criteria for exporters
  • Structural shift from Ro-Ro (driver-accompanied) to Lo-Lo (containerised): reliability, tracking tech, cost-to-serve, and reduced driver dependence
  • HGV driver shortages and how unaccompanied/container flows plus cross-border partnerships are bridging capability gaps
  • Rail freight in Ireland: new rolling stock, Waterford’s intermodal traction, Limerick–Foynes reopening, current bottlenecks (drivers, terminals, Dublin rail access), and what it would take to lift modal share
  • Port strategy and resilience: Fishguard redevelopment, Rosslare/Waterford/Cork/Foynes roles, shore-power and alternative fuels readiness
  • Practical new routings: Brittany Ferries + Cherbourg–Spain rail link as a viable Spain solution during peak ferry constraints


This episode translates big shifts—Brexit recalibration, infrastructure disruptions, sustainability targets—into concrete choices: diversify routings and modes, lean into Lo-Lo with modern visibility, build continental partnerships, prepare for rail where feasible, and press for policy that prices carbon and supports rail economics. In short, it’s a playbook for turning volatility into optionality—so Irish and international manufacturers can protect service levels, lower end-to-end cost and risk, and hit ESG goals without sacrificing competitiveness.


Patrick Daly

★ The Macro-to-Micro Strategist™╽ Turning Global Turbulence into Operational Clarity ╽ Helping Business Leaders Build Resilient, Profitable Supply Chains ╽ Multilingual Trusted Advisor ╽ Call/WhatsApp ☎️ +353868116030 ╽


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2 months ago
29 minutes 2 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
The AI Divide: Why Action Beats Strategy in the Age of Acceleration

In this latest episode of Interlinks, I sit down with Hamish Mackenzie, founder of Newspace AI, to explore how supply chain leaders can cut through the hype surrounding artificial intelligence and start leveraging its real potential—today. With a pragmatic lens, Hamish breaks down how generative AI differs from past tech waves, why it's not just another buzzword, and how it can be harnessed to drive actual business value, particularly in operations, planning, and decision-making.


Together, we tackle the myths, risks, and actionable opportunities that AI presents in the supply chain context. From practical use cases like truckload optimization to deeper reflections on ethics, compliance, and the shifting skillsets required of future professionals, this episode is a candid conversation for leaders who want to move from theory to execution. If you’re wondering where to start, how to experiment safely, and what pitfalls to avoid, you’ll find strategic guidance here.


From the Macro to Micro Strategist™ perspective, AI is not just a technical upgrade—it’s a strategic inflection point. In a world shaped by geopolitical turbulence, economic realignment, and systemic uncertainty, AI offers the potential to transform noise into signal, and inertia into action. As a strategic lever, it enables faster scenario planning, sharper decision-making, and the agility needed to stay competitive in volatile global markets.


Hamish and I will also be co-hosting an Interlinks Breakfast Forum on “AI in the Supply Chain: A Pragmatic Approach,” taking place online at 8:30am (Dublin time) on September 30th. If you’d like to join this interactive session, please email me at pdaly@albalogistics.com to request an invitation. You can also continue the conversation on Reddit at r/interlinkspodcast. And if you're a manufacturing or distribution leader navigating global complexity, connect with me—I'm Patrick Daly, the Macro to Micro Strategist™. Let’s turn turbulence into clarity.


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2 months ago
31 minutes 36 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
Franchising as a Supply Chain Masterclass: Big-Picture Strategy, Local Precision

In this episode of Interlinks, I speak with Adam Goldman, franchise consultant, former franchisee, and specialist in helping international investors enter the U.S. market through proven franchise models. From a supply chain standpoint, franchising offers a unique lens on operational excellence—combining global brand standards with local execution to deliver consistent quality and service across multiple geographies. Adam shares how the best franchises design systems, governance structures, and supply partnerships that ensure reliability, resilience, and scalability over time.


From a Macro to Micro strategist perspective, we explore how franchisors codify a winning business model into repeatable processes, enabling franchisees to focus on execution while maintaining brand integrity. This dynamic mirrors the global-to-local balancing act faced by multinational manufacturing and distribution networks—where strategic frameworks guide day-to-day operational decisions. Adam’s experience illustrates how strong operational discipline, coupled with well-defined supply and support systems, underpins franchise success.


For manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain leaders, the conversation reveals why franchising is more than a retail concept—it’s a case study in systematizing quality at scale. Whether in food service, senior care, logistics, or restoration, the franchise model demonstrates how disciplined processes, shared knowledge networks, and strategic supplier relationships can be leveraged to consistently meet customer expectations, safeguard brand reputation, and deliver profitable growth in diverse markets.


You can also join the conversation on this episode, as well as previous episodes of Interlinks, on Reddit at r/InterlinksPodcast


Patrick Daly

★ The Macro-to-Micro Strategist™╽ Turning Global Turbulence into Operational Clarity ╽ Helping Business Leaders Build Resilient, Profitable Supply Chains ╽ Multilingual Trusted Advisor ╽ Call/WhatsApp ☎️ +353868116030 ╽



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2 months ago
29 minutes 1 second

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
The New Procurement Playbook: Beyond Cost to Strategic Value

In this episode of Interlinks, I’m joined by Ronan Guest, Business Consulting Partner at EY Ireland, to explore how procurement is evolving from a traditional cost-cutting function into a critical driver of strategic value.


With over 20 years of global experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain strategy at companies like Intel, Dell, and Stryker, Ronan brings a wealth of insight into how leading organizations are responding to today’s complex environment.


We cover:

  • Why procurement is no longer just about getting the best price, but about building resilience, embedding sustainability, and forging strategic partnerships
  • How to redefine supplier relationships for long-term value creation
  • The shift from managing third-party risk to building true supply chain resilience
  • How Ireland fits into the new geometry of global supply chains
  • The digital tools and human capabilities that are shaping the future of procurement


If you’re involved in supply chain, procurement, or strategic decision-making, this episode is packed with practical takeaways and thought-provoking ideas on how to modernize and future-proof your function.


Listen now to learn what the new procurement playbook looks like when strategy meets reality.


Patrick Daly


★ The Macro-to-Micro Strategist™╽ Turning Global Turbulence into Operational Clarity ╽ Helping Business Leaders Build Resilient, Profitable Supply Chains ╽ Multilingual Trusted Advisor ╽ Call/WhatsApp ☎️ +353868116030 ╽


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3 months ago
29 minutes 2 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
Berlin: A Strategic Logistics Hub and European Pivot Point

Berlin: Strategic Logistics Hub and European Pivot Point

Episode of Interlinks with Patrick Daly, The Macro-to-Micro Strategist


In this special episode of Interlinks, the guest isn’t a person — it’s a city. Join me, Patrick Daly, as I take you on a whistle-stop tour of Berlin, Germany’s capital and a dynamic symbol of freedom, innovation, and geopolitical importance.

But beyond the Berlin Wall and the Brandenburg Gate lies a critical dimension often overlooked: Berlin as a strategic logistics and supply chain hub at the heart of Europe.


In this episode, we explore:

  • Why Berlin is a continental pivot point in the EU’s logistics network.
  • The role of Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Europe’s largest multilevel rail hub.
  • The legacy of Tempelhof Airport and its lessons for modern logistics.
  • How Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) connects to global trade flows.
  • Adlershof Technology Park as a hotbed of supply chain innovation.
  • Westhafen Inland Port as a sustainable urban logistics node.
  • How startups at Factory Berlin and MotionLab are reshaping supply chains with AI, blockchain, and additive manufacturing.
  • And what the East Side Gallery tells us about the past and future of divided trade systems.


Whether you're in manufacturing, distribution, or logistics services, this episode will help you see how Berlin’s infrastructure, location, and innovation ecosystem make it a vital component of Europe's resilient, agile supply chains.


If you’re a business leader navigating uncertainty and complexity across international supply chains — and you're ready to move from reaction to resilience — get in touch.


  • Visit albalogistics.com or connect with me directly on LinkedIn.
  • Check out the companion video series filmed on-location in Berlin on TikTok: @thesupplychainadvisor


Interlinks — where strategy meets reality. Stay sharp. Stay strategic. And keep connecting the dots from macro to micro.


Patrick Daly

★ The Macro-to-Micro Strategist™╽ Turning Global Turbulence into Operational Clarity ╽ Helping Business Leaders Build Resilient, Profitable Supply Chains ╽ Multilingual Trusted Advisor ╽ Call/WhatsApp ☎️ +353868116030 ╽


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3 months ago
29 minutes 3 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
Miracle or Mirage? Unpacking Spain’s Economic Performance



In this episode of Interlinks, I’m joined by Oriol Lopez, business consultant based in Barcelona, and Miguel Diaz, former banker and CEO of ZALIA Logistics Park in Asturias. Together, we dig deep into what’s being hailed as the Spanish economic miracle.


Spain has outpaced its European peers in growth and recovery—but is it all it seems?


We explore what’s driving this momentum: from booming tourism and EU recovery funds to immigration, labour market shifts, and the role of public finances.

Is this growth sustainable? What hidden risks lie beneath the surface? And what lessons can business leaders and policymakers in other countries learn from Spain’s recent trajectory?


If you’re a manufacturing or distribution leader navigating global turbulence, tune in to connect the macro shifts to the micro decisions that matter.

📈 Strategy meets reality—right here on Interlinks.


Patrick Daly

★ The Macro-to-Micro Strategist™╽ Turning Global Turbulence into Operational Clarity ╽ Helping Business Leaders Build Resilient, Profitable Supply Chains ╽ Multilingual Trusted Advisor ╽ Call/WhatsApp ☎️ +353868116030 ╽


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4 months ago
35 minutes 41 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
Global Supply Chain Choke Points: Why They Matter and What Businesses Can Do

Welcome to this solo episode of Interlinks. I'm your host, Patrick Daly, The Macro-to-Micro Strategist ™ and in this episode I am going to take you on a voyage to some of the most important maritime chokepoints around the world that are essential to how modern economies work and to the supply chains support them.


We’re diving into a topic that doesn’t always make headlines but has massive consequences for global trade and business: escalating threats to the key maritime choke points.


We’ll explore the four most critical global chokepoints—the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandab, the Panama Canal, and the Straits of Malacca and Singapore—and unpack why they matter so much to international supply chains.


I’ll explain the specific risks each one presents, from geopolitical tensions to climate-related disruption, and more importantly, what practical steps businesses can take to prepare for these challenges.


If you're involved in manufacturing, logistics, supply chain management, or global strategy, this episode will help you think more clearly about where the real bottlenecks are—and how to build resilience into your operations.


So join me as we zoom out to the global map, and then zoom back in on what smart companies can do at the ground level to navigate these high-risk zones.


Patrick Daly

★ The Macro-to-Micro Strategist╽ Turning Global Turbulence into Operational Clarity ╽ Helping Business Leaders Build Resilient, Profitable Supply Chains ╽ Multilingual Trusted Advisor ╽ Call/WhatsApp ☎️ +353868116030 ╽


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4 months ago
29 minutes 3 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
Building Global IT Solutions from a Warzone – Oleksandr Petryk, CEO of Dinamicka Development

In this episode of Interlinks, I speak with Oleksandr Petryk, CEO of Dinamicka Development, a software company based in Kyiv, Ukraine, that delivers end-to-end IT solutions for international clients, including custom ERP systems for the logistics sector.


We discuss Oleksandr’s entrepreneurial journey from Microsoft-certified trainer to tech founder, and the strategic thinking behind Dinamicka Development’s evolution into a product-driven business. Oleksandr also shares how his team has navigated the extraordinary challenge of running a global business from a country at war—maintaining operations, safeguarding clients, and adapting quickly under pressure.


We delve into the impact of AI on software development, the nuances of international business culture, and how a strong internal company culture can drive performance and resilience—even in the toughest times.


The main topics we touch on include:

  • Operating a global business from a warzone
  • Custom ERP and CRM solutions for logistics
  • Transition from services to product-oriented business
  • Cross-cultural business practices and team training
  • Practical use of AI in development


Whether you're in tech, logistics, or international business, this episode offers practical insights and an inspiring story of innovation and grit under extreme circumstances.


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4 months ago
26 minutes 45 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
Tariffs, Trade Wars & the Tug of Global Supply Chains: Manufacturing in the Crosshairs

In this episode of Interlinks, I’m joined once again by two of my expert colleagues from the Global Supply Chain Think Tank in the U.S.: Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting in Los Angeles, and Diane Garcia, President of Lorraine Consulting in Phoenix. Both are highly experienced consultants working at the coalface of U.S. manufacturing and supply chain strategy.


Together, we explore the real-world implications of recent tariff policy shifts and trade tensions, particularly between the U.S., China, and the EU, and what they mean for businesses trying to navigate a constantly evolving global landscape.


We discuss what’s happening on the ground in American manufacturing, including tactical compliance moves, major capital investment announcements, and longer-term strategic shifts—or the lack thereof.


🔍 In this episode, we cover:

  • The surge in manufacturing investment announcements in the U.S.—what’s real, what’s delayed, and what’s still uncertain
  • How companies are tactically responding to tariff-related compliance and supply chain realignment
  • The impact of disrupted shipping flows and tariff-driven inventory surges on logistics networks
  • Signs of a potential recession in manufacturing versus booming logistics activity
  • The role of labour shortages and the challenges of reshoring amid shrinking talent pools
  • The growing push for automation, digitisation, and advanced technologies as countermeasures
  • The importance of robust Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) in managing complexity
  • The visibility gap in global supply chains, especially around second-tier suppliers
  • The broader geopolitical context of trade negotiations, national security concerns, and “friendshoring”


This conversation provides timely insights into how manufacturing industry is adapting to a shifting global order—and where the biggest risks and opportunities lie heading into 2026.


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5 months ago
29 minutes 4 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
The Evolution of Irish Road Transport – With Jarlath Sweeney of Fleet Transport

🎙️ Episode Title: The Evolution of Irish Road Transport – With Jarlath Sweeney of Fleet Transport


📌 Episode Description:

In this episode of Interlinks, I speak with Jarlath Sweeney, owner and editor of Fleet Transport Ireland, the country's leading publication group for the transport and commercial vehicle sector.


Jarlath shares the remarkable story of his journey from a family haulage business in County Mayo to becoming a key figure in Irish transport media. We explore the past, present, and future of Ireland’s road transport sector—from the legacy of local hauliers to the increasing role of sustainability, intermodal logistics, and digital transformation.


We also discuss:

🚛 The role of the transport sector in Ireland’s export economy

🔋 The transition to electric and alternative fuels like HVO

🌍 EU policy impacts and the Irish response

🛤️ The growing potential of rail freight and intermodal solutions

👷 Labour shortages, costs, and decarbonisation challenges


Jarlath brings decades of experience and a unique perspective from the heart of the industry. Whether you’re in logistics, manufacturing, policymaking, or just curious about how goods move across Ireland and beyond—this episode is a must-listen.


🔗 Listen now and join the conversation on Reddit at r/InterlinksPodcast

📲 Follow me on TikTok: @thesupplychainadvisor

🎧 Find more episodes on Acast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms.


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5 months ago
29 minutes 5 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
Adapting Supply Chains in a Disrupted Global Landscape

🎙️ Episode Title:

Adapting Supply Chains in a Disrupted Global Landscape


🧑‍💼 Guest:

Howard Knott, Project Director at the Irish Exporters Association and columnist at Fleet Transport Magazine.


📦 Episode Overview:

In this episode of Interlinks, I speak with Howard Knott—veteran logistics expert and commentator—about the evolving realities of global supply chains and their significance for Ireland’s export-driven economy. With decades of experience in maritime logistics, rail freight, and industry advocacy, Howard shares a seasoned perspective on how Irish and international businesses are adapting to unprecedented global disruption.


We explore the long arc of change from the 1970s—when containerization and EU integration began transforming Irish trade—through to today’s volatile environment shaped by:

  • U.S. tariffs and trade uncertainty
  • ⚓ Port congestion and capacity challenges in Europe
  • 🚄 The revival of rail freight in Ireland
  • 🚢 Post-Brexit shifts in shipping patterns via Holyhead and Rosslare
  • 🌍 Rethinking supply chain resilience in response to geopolitical shocks


Howard notes:

“People don’t become comfortable doing things the way they always did anymore. That’s a good thing.”
and
“Rail freight offers environmental and economic advantages—and it’s becoming fashionable again.”

🔊 Listen now to hear how strategic adaptability is shaping the next phase of supply chain management in Ireland and beyond.


🧵 Continue the conversation on Reddit: r/InterlinksPodcast

🎥 Follow for insights on TikTok: @thesupplychainadvisor


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5 months ago
29 minutes 3 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
Leadership, Policy, and Business Impact in a Shifting U.S. Landscape

🎙️ Episode Title: Leadership, Policy, and Business Impact in a Shifting U.S. Landscape


🧑‍💼 Guest:

Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks – President & CEO of TransLeadership, Inc., executive leadership advisor, and author of Lead Yourself First: The Senior Leader’s Guide to Engaging Your People for Greater Performance and Impact. With over 30 years' experience advising values-based and Christian executives in secular corporate settings, Dr. Wilson-Starks brings unique insight into the intersection of leadership, culture, and policy.


🗣️ What We Talked About:

In this thought-provoking episode of Interlinks, Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks returns to share her expert analysis on the evolving landscape of U.S. domestic policy and its implications for business leaders. We discuss:

  • The impact of immigration policy shifts on key industries and supply chains
  • The rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and corporate response
  • The effects of federal downsizing on workforce stability and public services
  • Trade policy turbulence, tariffs, and what it means for global supply chain planning

💡 This is a must-listen for business leaders, strategists, and supply chain professionals navigating today’s complex geopolitical environment.


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5 months ago
33 minutes 6 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
Strategic Connections Between Ireland and Portugal

In this episode of Interlinks, Patrick Daly explores the deepening strategic, economic, and cultural ties between Ireland and Portugal. Speaking from Lisbon, Patrick delves into the historical and contemporary links that bind these two Atlantic-facing nations—from shared maritime histories and religious connections to modern trade, logistics, and geopolitical cooperation.


As global supply chains shift and regional resilience becomes more important, Ireland and Portugal are emerging as vital partners in the EU’s Atlantic Arc. Patrick highlights growing trade flows, new short-sea shipping routes, and collaborative opportunities in sectors like renewable energy, marine protection, and supply chain integration.


With case studies from companies such as Garland Logistics and Toga Group, this episode shines a light on the evolving Ireland-Portugal axis and what it could mean for businesses, governments, and consumers alike.


Tune in to learn how two small nations on Europe’s western edge are forging powerful connections for the 21st century and beyond.


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6 months ago
16 minutes 19 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
Trump, Tariffs, and Trade Wars: Views from Europe, America, and Australia

In this episode of Interlinks, host Patrick Daly in Dublin, Ireland is joined by two expert guests from opposite sides of the globe: Art Koch, President of Arthur Koch Management Consultants in Miami, Florida, and David Ogilvie, Principal at David Ogilvie Consulting in Brisbane, Australia.


Together, they explore the impact of the Trump administration’s sweeping tariff policies and the resulting uncertainty in global trade. As seasoned supply chain consultants representing Europe, America, and Australia, the panel shares valuable insights into how businesses are responding both tactically and strategically to these developments.


From shifts in sourcing strategies to the reevaluation of risk and resilience, this discussion provides a global perspective on the challenges and adaptations facing today’s interconnected supply chains.


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6 months ago
22 minutes 26 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
Automating the Future: Warehouse Innovation with AutoStore’s Jake Fisher and Conor Mannion

Welcome to another episode of the Interlinks Podcast. In this episode, I talk to Jake Fisher, Business Development Manager for AutoStore in the UK, and Conor Mannion, Business Development Manager for AutoStore in Ireland.


AutoStore is a Norwegian technology company specializing in advanced automated storage and retrieval systems designed to significantly enhance warehouse efficiency. The company has revolutionized warehousing with cube-based storage solutions, utilizing a modular grid system where autonomous robots rapidly retrieve and deliver inventory bins to order-picking stations. This approach optimizes warehouse space and streamlines order fulfillment, transforming operations across a variety of sectors.


In our conversation today, I discuss with Jake and Conor a range of critical topics, including:

  • What exactly is an AutoStore, how it's designed, and how it works in practice.
  • Typical applications and ideal business environments for AutoStore systems.
  • Why companies invest significantly in automated solutions instead of traditional manual methods.
  • The broad range of business benefits driving companies toward automated storage solutions—such as labor efficiency, quality assurance, consistency, control, and accuracy.
  • How businesses can effectively determine whether an automated solution like AutoStore is right for their specific stock profiles, product types, and throughput requirements to ensure strong ROI.
  • The role of human operators at pick stations today and the potential future of fully robotic picking automation.
  • AutoStore’s strategic choice of operating through OEM partnerships with integrators rather than directly with end-users.
  • Insights into the future of AutoStore, including ongoing enhancements, improvements, and potential new product innovations.


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Enjoy the episode!


Patrick


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6 months ago
29 minutes 2 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast
Smarter Roads, Smarter Freight: Inside Europe’s Intelligent Access Project

In this episode of the Interlinks podcast, we talk to three special guests in relation to an exciting new European project that is currently underway sponsored by CEDR (the Conference of the European Directors of Roads) that is focused on developing recommendations for policies in relation to Intelligent Access to the road networks of Europe.


Our guests today are:

  • Paul Davison, Associate Director at AECOM, based in Stockport, United Kingdom
  • Stefan Jacobsson, Research Manager at Consenso Engineering, based in Gothenburg, Sweden
  • Vardhman Lunkar, Transport Planning Consultant and Researcher at TRT in Milan, Italy


We explore the concept of Intelligent Access—a forward-thinking approach aimed at aligning the capabilities of road freight vehicles with the conditions and limitations of specific road segments to ensure safer, more efficient transport across Europe.


This vital work is being carried out by a specialist consortium known as ISAC (Intelligent Access Surface Community), which brings together leading experts in road transport, logistics, infrastructure, and supply chain management. The initiative is backed by five European countries: the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Ireland. The consortium is led by global engineering firm AECOM, and all of our guests are directly involved in this pioneering effort.


In our conversation, we dive into what Intelligent Access really means, its potential to transform road freight and infrastructure use across Europe, and how emerging technologies like automation and digitisation are shaping the future of transport policy. We also look at the practical challenges of implementing IA schemes across borders and jurisdictions.


If you're interested in the future of mobility, transport innovation, or how smart policy can reshape Europe’s road networks, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Tune in now to hear directly from the experts driving this change.


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6 months ago
29 minutes 2 seconds

Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast

Interlinks is a program about business. technology and globalization. In each episode, I have a sit-down conversation with a person from the world of business, politics, or academia to understand from their perspective how the great trends of our time, namely - geopolitical fragmentation, demographic change, digital transformation, and climate change - are affecting their life, work, and view of the world. The conversations with my invitees from all over the world are wide ranging touching on both the professional and the personal aspects of their experience. International Business, Supply Chain, Globalized Economy, Geopolitical Fragmentation, Climate Change, Digital Transformation, Demographic Stagnation.


Patrick Daly

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