To be a trader or a producer of goods, that is the question. First, think of the potential markets you can enter as a producer, then think of the potential markets you can open as a trader. With those pictures in mind, the answer to this question is really quite simple: why not be both? In today’s episode, Roberto Echeverría Botero, Managing Director of Latin America at CREMER OLEO, chats to Carsten about CREMER’s strategy as a producer and trader, and why Latin America is the market of th...
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To be a trader or a producer of goods, that is the question. First, think of the potential markets you can enter as a producer, then think of the potential markets you can open as a trader. With those pictures in mind, the answer to this question is really quite simple: why not be both? In today’s episode, Roberto Echeverría Botero, Managing Director of Latin America at CREMER OLEO, chats to Carsten about CREMER’s strategy as a producer and trader, and why Latin America is the market of th...
To be a trader or a producer of goods, that is the question. First, think of the potential markets you can enter as a producer, then think of the potential markets you can open as a trader. With those pictures in mind, the answer to this question is really quite simple: why not be both? In today’s episode, Roberto Echeverría Botero, Managing Director of Latin America at CREMER OLEO, chats to Carsten about CREMER’s strategy as a producer and trader, and why Latin America is the market of th...
The global supply chain system is under great pressure. This newfound instability, especially in the global North, is threatening the old approach to supply chain management. But logistics challenges aren’t new to South America where the supply chain industry has always been flexible and ready to adapt to change. In today’s episode, Ana Oliveira, Senior Supply Chain Process Manager at Cargill, chats with our host Carsten about the challenges facing supply chain management and how Cargill...
How can you meet the rising complexity of today's logistics market? For thyssen, the solution could be found in modularizing products. Daniel Duus, Global Head of Logistics at thyssenkrupp Uhde, discusses with Carsten, how they're tackling this complex market, what a typical thyssen-project entails, and the highlights of Daniel's long successful career in logistics. You'll learn: 1. How thyssenkrupp plans on meeting the complexity of the current market by modularizing products 2. Which ma...
Good deeds won't make you exempt from bureaucracy & logistics challenges. NGOs have to jump the same logistics hurdles in challenging markets as anyone else. Today, Benjamin Freiberg, Member of the Board at the NGO "Menschen für Menschen" shares his experience with Carsten, and talks about their work in Ethiopia over the last years of the pandemic. What's in it for you: 1. Ethiopia’s global status as a country & why it is a big market 2. How Menschen für Menschen managed communica...
Travel restrictions & supply chain disruptions: The pandemic still has the logistics market in a chokehold. Jens Imbeck, Head of Supply Chain Management at Biesterfeld Group shares his experience with Carsten, and lets us in on Biesterfeld's way of dealing with the current situation. What's in it for you: 1. What impact travel restrictions have on logistics companies like Biesterfeld Group 2. The impact of prepaying suppliers while dealing with long winded credit terms on logistics oper...
Why does setting a single-focus on suppliers and regions have negative implications on supply chain? Svenja Ahlburg, Group Director Sales Latin America at Wilo Group, chats with Carsten about Wilo's work in Latin America. What's in it for you: 1. Why depending on limited regions and single suppliers can be harmful for your business 2. The importance of Latin America for Wilo Group 3. What business improvements need to happen in Latin America to become more competitive 4. What expectations...
During the pandemic, risks & challenges in logistics have changed. How can you adapt your business to the changing landscape of the industry? Andreas Ulrich, Head of Global Logistics at SMS group, talks to Carsten about the challenges SMS group is dealing with while handling complex projects. What's in it for you: 1. Insights into the complexity of what it means to plan & equip a steel plant 2. What are the lead times in complex projects for SMS group 3. How the market’s tenden...
How did the pandemic alter supply chain in the fruit import/export industry? Andreas Schindler, CEO of Don Limón, shares his insights on the industry, the changing market, and his experience with producers. You will learn: 1. The differences between different producers in business and ethics 2. Andreas’ view on the changes in supply chains since the start of the pandemic 3. The biggest challenges for Don Limón in transporting their produce 4. How Don Limón’s markets have changed over the l...
Supply chain interruptions are a problem in logistics today. Gerardo shares how even a big company like Linde has to adapt, and chats with Carsten about the needed focus in logistics today. What's in it for you: 1. How Linde deals with ongoing global supply chain interruptions 2. What needs to happen in Latin America to be better prepared for the future and take advantage of the current situation 3. How Linde adapted their sourcing strategy to prepare for the future 4. What KPIs Gerardo i...
How does a fruit company and a shipping line fleet go together? For Fresh Del Monte, it's one of their keys to success. Francis Mc Cawley, Head of Commercial at Network Shipping, shares with our host Carsten, how this unique business combination allows them to offer near 100% delivery rate. What's in it for you: 1. How Fresh Del Monte manages to move up to 200,000 refrigerated containers yearly with their own fleet 2. How operating your own fleet helps manage and control transit times 3....
To be a trader or a producer of goods, that is the question. First, think of the potential markets you can enter as a producer, then think of the potential markets you can open as a trader. With those pictures in mind, the answer to this question is really quite simple: why not be both? In today’s episode, Roberto Echeverría Botero, Managing Director of Latin America at CREMER OLEO, chats to Carsten about CREMER’s strategy as a producer and trader, and why Latin America is the market of th...
