Beyond The Hype Podcast – Episode 12
Optimising Global Supply Chains
Expert supply chain and logistics consultant helping businesses streamline operations, reduce costs, and build resilient global networks.
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About Chris Clowes
My work sits at the intersection of technology, delivery and product execution. I support organisations through defined initiatives - from building and scaling platforms to navigating complex delivery challenges. Since 2023, I’ve worked with SCALA Group and FLOX across a mix of collaborative and project-based engagements. Each engagement is shaped around clear goals, with scope and involvement driven by what will actually move things forward.
Real-World Supply Chain Expertise
With 20+ years of hands-on experience across global supply chains, I bring practical knowledge that delivers tangible outcomes—not just theory.
Strategic Clarity in a Chaotic World
I help supply chain leaders step back from the day-to-day, think long-term, and make confident strategic decisions in the face of constant disruption.
Implementation That Delivers Results
From warehouse walkthroughs to tech rollouts, I turn instinct into action—helping you quantify challenges and implement solutions that stick.
Supply Chain: Beyond The Hype Podcast
Hosted by Chris Clowes, a seasoned supply chain consultant, "Supply Chain: Beyond The Hype" is the go-to podcast for supply chain leaders who want real insights without the fluff. Each episode dives into the challenges, trends, and innovations shaping the industry, featuring expert guests, actionable strategies, and candid conversations.
Beyond The Hype Podcast – Episode 11
Red Box, Red Flags: The 2025 Autumn Budget's Supply Chain Impact
Beyond The Hype Podcast – Episode 10
How AI is Rewiring Supply Chains
Beyond The Hype Podcast – Episode 9
Inside the DSV–DB Schenker Mega Merger
Beyond The Hype Podcast – Episode 8
How AI, SEO and Trust Signals Are Changing Logistics Search
Beyond The Hype Podcast – Episode 7
Rewiring the workforce: Adapting to a new era in supply chain and logistics
Beyond The Hype Podcast – Episode 6
Breaking barriers: Gender diversity and inclusion in logistics and supply chain
Beyond The Hype Podcast – Episode 5
People first: Solving the supply chain talent puzzle
Beyond The Hype Podcast – Episode 4
Planning Reimagined: Why DDMRP Could Be the Supply Chain Shift You Need
Beyond The Hype Podcast – Episode 3
Data and The Impact on Supply Chain
Beyond The Hype Podcast – Episode 2
Revolutionising local transportation: The impact of virtual load collaboration
Beyond The Hype Podcast – Episode 1
In-House vs. Outsourced Logistics
Supply Chain: Beyond The Hype LinkedIn Newsletter
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The logistics talent crisis is a self-inflicted wound
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The great grid challenge – Why fleet electrification is stalling at the depot door
15 years. That is how long some UK logistics operators are being told they will need to wait for a grid connection powerful enough to charge an electric truck fleet at their depot.…
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How to Get on Tender Lists in the Supply Chain Industry: Proven Strategies for 3PL Providers
As we approach the end of summer of 2024, I was reflecting on a busy summer for SCALA across our Best Practice Forums. One discussion in particular stood out at the 3PL forum in Ju…
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Balancing AI and Human Skills in the Supply Chain
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6 Key Challenges in AI Implementation for the Supply Chain Industry
Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into supply chains promises significant efficiency, cost reduction, and decision-making improvements. However, implementing AI has its chal…
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