2025 has gotten off to what might generously be described as an ‘uncertain start’.

The one thing people want right now is clarity. Or at least some idea of what might be the next impact on supply chains.

One of the most consistent issues facing sourcing directors and supply chain managers has been logistics.

After years of unprecedented disruptions, logistics could be the one blessing in an increasingly chaotic sourcing landscape.

To get an insider’s view of what we might expect to see this year, I sat down with Zvi Schreiber, founder and CEO of Freightos, the leading digital booking platform for the air and ocean freight industry.

In addition to founding Freigtos, Zvi is a recognized LogTech leader. He previously was CEO of Lightech (acquired by GE), and of Unicorn (acquired by IBM). Zvi holds a PhD in computer science and is author of Fizz, the history of physics in a novel, and of Money, Going out of Style, which explores money & economics.


In this episode, Zvi will be sharing his insights on:

- The impact on air cargo that a removal of the de minimus exemption might have.

- What could happen to ocean rates if carriers return to the Suez Canal.

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Almost everyone in a senior leadership position these days feels the pressure of a business environment that has become increasingly uncertain.

At the same time, the pressure to drive both growth and profitability has never been more intense.

The pain is being felt by large-scale organizations, as well as start ups as the market becomes much less forgiving that it was even a year or two ago.

Today we are joined by Mark Josephson, a three time CEO who’s successfully built, led, raised capital for and sold companies - including Bitly, AOL Regional and Castiron - across multiple stages of growth.

He currently coaches CEOs and senior leaders in the strategies and insights they need to drive growth and success while maintaining balance.

In this episode Mark will be discussing:

- Surviving an acquisition
- The hidden challenges of running a startup
- What he refers to as ‘multi-hyphenated’ careers

USEFUL LINKS:

Connect with Mark Josephson: www.markjosephson.net

Learn about the Current Sitiuation in Sourcing: thecurrentsituation.net

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Many brands are starting to wonder if China might no longer be the hot market for luxury brands that it used to be.

After years of disappointing sales growth, some brands are turning their attention away from China and towards markets which they think might be the next big thing.

While the China market has certainly faced challenges, the are still huge opportunities there - for brands that know how to read the market.

Today we’re joined by Jacques Roizen, Managing Director, China Consulting at Digital Luxury Group. He’s worked with leading international brands, including Pandora and Etam to help them grow their China business.

He’ll be sharing some of the big opportunities that brands are overlooking when they look at the China market. He’ll also be talking about why so many Chinese consumers shop overseas, and the unique role of luxury retail in China.

USEFUL LINKS:

Inside Fashion: https://insidefashionlive.net

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Fast fashion has always been competitive but in recent years its become a speed-driven race to the bottom.

No matter how low prices are today, some new player will enter the market - with even lower prices - and more styles!

In the midst of this chaos, UK supermarkets have carved out a solid business selling budget priced fashion. Yes, fashion. Not basics. Not the standard socks and underwear you’d expect to find in a supermarket.

Not only that, they are offering quality products made from premium ingredients, including Supima cotton.

We can help but wonder - how are they doing this?

Today we are joined by Dean Clegg, a supply chain consultant, who previously was Global Sourcing Director at Sainsbury's.

He’s going to share an insider’s view of how supermarkets are winning in the fashion category.

He’ll also be giving us some insights on how we can tighten up our supply chains in order to navigate what looks like another challenging year.


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The Current Situation in Sourcing: https://thecurrentsituation.net

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Typically older generations complain that young people don’t work as hard as they did when they were that age. However that narrative does seem to carry some truth these days.

Suddenly it seems that Gen Z and even younger Millennials are disengaged with the working world.

From ‘Quiet Quitting’ to seemingly lacking ambition, what’s happened to the energy and enthusiasm that younger workers used to have?

Today we’re joined by Damon Cassidy, a former corporate banker turned content creator with a passion for analyzing economic history and systemic forces shaping the modern world. He’s known for providing thought-provoking insights into generational economics, labor market shifts, and media influence.

In this podcast Damon will be discussing:

• The real reason why younger workers seem to be disengaged - particularly with regard to work.
• How LinkedIn and similar jobs sites have made it almost impossible for people to get jobs.
• What Gen Z really wants and what missing in their lives.

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In a fast paced, complex business environment decision making has become increasingly difficult.

We want to make good decisions. We’re told we need to make faster decisions. But often we end up in ‘analysis paralysis’.

Caught between analyzing endless data, including inputs from a vast range of participants, and often trying to please too many masters. It’s no wonder fewer decisions get made. And when they do, they are not the best.

If you are looking for a way to simplify decision making and cut through some of the complexities, then this episode is for you!

Today we’re joined by Dave Martin, author of Mega Thinking: A Simple, Powerful Process to Think Smarter and Make Better Leadership Decisions.

He is the founder of 280 Capital Partners and a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, and has helped top executives and leaders across industries refine their decision-making process using his innovative "MegaCepts" method.

• Dave will be talking about his 4-step method to overcoming analysis paralysis.
• How to distill complex topics into their 10 most essential principles.
• Why sharpening thinking still is critical for effective leadership.

USEFUL LINKS

Find "Mega Thinking" by Dave Martin on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFMYY4LZ

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When people talk about PTSD we usually think of returning military veterans or survivors of catastrophic events.

Yet many other people suffer from stress-related issues that are not unlike PTSD.

Terry Earthwind Nichols, is a bestselling author and father of Repetitive Behavior Cellular Regression, a methodology that helps people decrease anxiety, fear, procrastination, self sabotage and overall stress

In this podcast, he talks about how people can overcome some of the past traumas that continue to disrupt their daily lives - including a simple technique you can use anytime and anywhere.

You’ll Learn:

• How to uncover hidden traumas that are causing severe stress
• The life-changing benefits of resolving past traumas
• A simple and easy method to use any time you need to control stress

Useful Links:

Connect with Terry Earthwind Nichols on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/earthwind

Terry Earthwind Nichols portfolio: linktr.ee/terryearthwindnichols

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Everyone wants to build a brand. But few people actually know how.

For most, a brand is a logo and a vague mission statement - and little more.

And you can really blame them. Creating a unique brand identity - and articulating it so that others (ideally customers) understand what you stand for - is a lot bigger undertaking than it seems.

I'm Jane Singer, and welcome back to A Seat at the Table.


In each episode, we sit down with some of the smartest and most innovative people who join us as guests on this show and share a ton of valuable business and life enhancing insights.
A big shout out to all of our esteemed listeners in over 140 countries around the world. Thank you for being there with us today.

Today we are joined by Nigel Davies, a brand consultant who helps business owners untangle their brands so that they are more relevant, unique and memorable.

With over 25 years in the creative industry, Nigel was employed by leading design agencies (creating the first global standard for Ford Motor Company), before establishing his own agency.

Not surprisingly, he has won multiple awards for ‘Brand Transformation’.

In today’s podcast, Nigel will be discussing:

- Biggest mistakes that organizations make in the early stages of building a brand

- The importance of brands creating ‘an emotional connection’ with their customers

- Some of the most challenging projects he’s worked on - and how he turned them into success stories.


USEFUL LINKS:

Inside Fashion website: insidefashionlive.net

Connect with Nigel Davies on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pincreative/

Nigel Davies' website: https://untangleyourbrand.com/https://untangleyourbrand.com/

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