YASCP with Stela Jaqueta: Recent Episodes
Stela Jaqueta
The podcast episode, focuses on the theme of empowering African youth through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA). The special guest for this episode is Emolot David, the Chairperson of the AFCFTA Youth Advisory Council, covering topics like youth empowerment, overcoming self-doubt, and the importance of inclusive development in Africa. Emolot shares his leadership journey, the council's objectives, and its efforts to include youth in trade policies.
We discuss the successes and challenges of the council, highlighting the importance of youth participation in shaping Africa's future. The episode aims to inspire and inform young African listeners about opportunities within the AFCFTA and the significance of their involvement.
Reach out to Emolot David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emolot-allan-david/
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In this episode of YASCP, the podcast delves into the inspiring story of Angelina Cumba, a seasoned professional with nearly 20 years of experience in supply chain, logistic sales, data analysis, and marketing.
Angelina shares her journey from humble beginnings in Zimbabwe to becoming a leading figure in supply chain management across African and Asian markets. She highlights the importance of adaptability, gender equality, and diversity in the supply chain industry. The discussion covers Angelina's challenges, including cultural barriers and the need for data visibility and effective communication across sectors. Eye-opening anecdotes, such as her transformative experience working in Sri Lanka, illustrate the significance of cultural sensitivity and collaboration.
Reach out to Angelina Cumba´s:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-c-90304124/
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Junte-se a mim e a minha convidada especial Camila do Castelo assim que conversamos sobre a sua jornada profissional e o impacto das mulheres na Logistica.
Camila do Castelo é Especialista em Vendas, com um historial de mais de 12 anos de trabalho na indústria de Transporte de Mercadorias, Logística e Navegação, bem como experiência adicional na Banca CIB, incluindo uma vasta rede e conhecimento das actuais tendências da indústria do mercado moçambicano. Dedicada ao Empoderamento da Mulher, possui fortes qualificações em negócios e empreendedorismo, e um total de 14 anos de experiência trabalhando num ambiente corporativo multinacional e global, dos quais 6 anos ocupando posições seniores e liderando equipas de até 10 pessoas.
Com competências nas áreas de Produção, Marketing Digital, Relações Externas, Banca, Transitários, Tradução, Empreendedorismo, Experiência do Cliente, Gestão de Eventos, Transporte Marítimo. Focada em melhorar a vida dos clientes, fornecendo as soluções mais eficientes para o aumento da receita, redução de custos e cumprimento de metas.
Encontre Camila no:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/camiladocastelo/
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Stela Jaqueta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stela-jaqueta/
Join me and my guest Nyeko Mathebula as he shares the story of Procure Africa and its journey of success story.
Procure Africa is a specialised multidisciplinary global sourcing, procurement, logistics and supply chain company that delivers a complete, single source procurement solution to our clients. We trade a broad spectrum of commodities across agricultural, metal and energy markets and have strong partnerships with the world’s leading suppliers. We supply all types of machinery, equipment and materials for construction, infrastructure, production and manufacturing, mining, transportation, healthcare, energy, municipal, industrial and many more sectors.
Nyeko Mathebula is the CEO of Procure Africa, a dynamic and strategic thinker deeply passionate about driving positive change in the business world. With a keen appetite for learning and an adventurous spirit, Nyeko constantly seeks to broaden perspectives and explore new ideas. Bringing a wealth of expertise in strategic thinking and problem-solving, Nyeko is committed to achieving excellence and making a meaningful impact. Through innovative solutions, collaborative partnerships, and a relentless pursuit of progress, Nyeko demonstrates unwavering dedication to positive change.
Find Procure Africa at:
Website: https://procureafrica.co/
Email: info@procureafrica.co
Nyeko Mathebula: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyeko-mathebula/
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Stela Jaqueta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stela-jaqueta/
Join me and my guest Sofia Rivas Herrera as we talk the impact Gen Z has on supply chain.
The dialogue covers our personal journeys in the industry, the generational shift, networking, the influence of Gen Z on sustainable practices, the challenge of diversity, and advice for supply chain professionals just starting their careers.
Sofia self-identifies as Supply Chain Ambassador, her mission is to advocate for the field and inspire young generations from diverse backgrounds and cultures to join the industry so that thought diversity is increased and change accelerated. Public speaker at multiple international events from keynotes and panels, to webinars and guest lectures for bachelor's and master's degrees, discussing topics such as sustainability, women in the industry, technology and innovation. Writer at different online magazines on logistics, supply chain and technology. Podcast host and guest on different recognized programs in the industry. Sofia has more than 5 years of experience from academic research and field studies to warehouse operations, demand planning and network design. She has worked in manufacturing, airport operations, e-commerce retail, and technology hardware across Latin America, North America and Europe.
Currently working as Supply Chain Network Design and Optimization Manager at HP within their Global Supply Chain and Logistics team.
Reach out to Sofia:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-rivas-herrera/
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Join me and my guest Benjamin Acheampong as we discuss African Leadership in all it's shapes and sizes:
Main topics:
❇ Benjamin Achiampong's career journey and valuable insights.
❇ The essence of leadership starting with personal discovery.
❇ The crucial roles of mentoring and coaching in leadership development.
❇ Distinguishing between 'schooling' and 'education' in the context of African leadership.
❇ The significance of questioning existing systems to pave the way for individual purposes.
Benjamin Acheampong is an experienced business advisor with a demonstrated
history of working in the private sector. Strong business development and capacity building professional skilled in Negotiation, strategic management, leadership, Business Planning, Coaching, Mentoring, Sales and Entrepreneurship.
Over the last decade and a half, he has trained and coached hundreds of business people and leaders to achieve the extraordinary and to successfully navigate through crises, increase their revenue from 20% to 200% in months and boost Team performance.
He has travelled internationally, training, coaching and speaking on various platforms on topics such us leadership, wealth Creation, strategic thinking, economic empowerment etc and has shared stages with many leaders from the business, political and religious world.
Reach out to Benjamin on:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-acheampong-mba-cpba-minstlm-4507a772/
Company: http://www.wealthmastersgroup.com/
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Stela Jaqueta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stela-jaqueta/
Yes, finally that Portuguese Episode!
Junte-se a mim e o Miguel Silva, assim que falamos um bocado sobre:
1. Cadeia de Abastecimento em África;
2. Cadeia de abastecimento nas PALOPs;
3. Principais desafios nas cadeias de abastecimento em África;
4. A necessidade de treinamento em Cadeia de abastecimento;
Miguel Silva é licenciado em Informática de Gestão pelo ISMAI. Tem uma experiência profissional de 28 anos, sempre ligados, direta ou indiretamente, à Logística e Cadeias de Abastecimento. Formador Certificado desde 2001, com mais de 10.000 horas ministradas em Portugal e PALOP´s. Miguel também é CIPP™ (Certified International Procurement Professional) International Certified Trainer na área de Procurement. E também senior Partner da Empresa ADMICAMI, LDA. em Moçambique (com core business em formação e consultoria técnica).
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-african-supply-chain-podcast-yascp/
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Stela Jaqueta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stela-jaqueta/
Join me and my wonderful guest Barbara Mommen as we discuss the woes and wonders of the African trade corridors:
Main topics:
1. Major trade corridors used in Africa.
2. Woes and challenges are we facing in the busiest trade corridor.
3. How trade corridors will impact AfCFTA's success.
4. The success stories of the trade corridors.
Barbara Mommen has worked extensively in both the public and private sectors in various capacities over the past 30 years. Since 2006 she has worked in trade, transport, and development, with five years as COO and then eight as CEO of the Maputo Corridor Logistics Initiative, a corridor management institution for the trade and transport corridor for Mozambique, Eswatini and South Africa. She is a trade and transport corridor specialist focusing on regional integration and regional economic development issues and enabling the critical link between policy and implementation. She has extensive experience in process facilitation and stakeholder engagement and is passionate about collaboration across the public and private sectors to see Africa's economic potential realised.
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Stela Jaqueta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stela-jaqueta/
Welcome to another YASCP episode!
Join me and my wonderful guest Kim Winter as we unpack how Supply Chain Professionals can thrive in this global every changing world.
Kim Winter is the founder of Logistics Executive Group, Kim delivers 40 years of executive leadership experience spanning Executive Search & Recruitment, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Corporate Advisory, Consulting & M&A, Media Interviews & Vodcasts, across the Supply Chain, Logistics, 3PL, E-commerce, Life Science, Cold Chain, FMCG, Retail, Maritime, Defense, Aviation, Resources & Industrial sectors. He is a regular contributor of thought leadership to industry and media, is a professional Master of Ceremonies and is frequently invited to chair / moderate face to Face international events and media.
Find us on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-african-supply-chain-podcast-yascp/
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Stela Jaqueta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stela-jaqueta/
Welcome to another YASCP episode!
Join me and my esteemed guest Prof Jonathan Annan as we unpack African Continental Free Trade Area.
Main Topics:
1. What is AfCFTA?
2. Benefits of trading under AfCFTA.
3. How SMEs can benefit?
4. How eliminating import tariffs can help intra-African trade.
Prof Jonathan Annan is an Associate Professor of Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management at Strathmore University Business School, Nairobi, kenya. Prof Annan has over 20 years’ experience in Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain Management. His research has won multiple awards including the 2017 Global Innovation and Knowledge Academy Best Conference Paper. Until his appointment at Strathmore Business School, he was the Director of CILT professional education in Logistics and Transport and Deputy Director of West African Institute of Supply Chain leadership (WAISCL)—Kwame Nkrumah University of science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. He has authored three books on operations and supply chain management and consulted for several companies and Government of Ghana on Transportation, procurement Operations and Supply Chain management Policies.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-african-supply-chain-podcast-yascp/
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Stela Jaqueta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stela-jaqueta/
Welcome to YASCP!
Join me and my amazing guest Tzippora Nusbaum as we unpack the value of Empowering Women in Supply Chain.
Tzippora Nusbaum is a laser-focused social entrepreneur, dedicated to social equity worldwide. She is the founder of two social enterprises, Fix the Chain and Pocket Teacher. Fix the Chain empowers women across Africa to lift themselves and their communities out of extreme poverty by teaching them the business of mushroom growth and connecting them to local and international markets. Pocket Teacher promotes equity and social mobility by offering high school students high-quality educational material online free of charge.
In addition to managing her businesses, Tzippora works to spread awareness regarding social businesses and their strong potential, so that change-makers across society can make sustainable, lasting impact worldwide.
Find Tzippora on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tzippora-n/
Website: https://fix-the-chain.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-african-supply-chain-podcast-yascp/
Instagram: Yascp_sj
Youtube: Yascp_sj
Stela Jaqueta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stela-jaqueta/
Welcome to YASCP!
Join me and my amazing guest Sean Culey as we unpack the Future of Supply Chain.
Sean Culey is an award-winning Keynote speaker on Supply Chain Transformation and Disruptive Technologies.
He's also the author of Transition Point: From Steam to the Singularity, an in-depth examination of the causes of technological progress and how the current wave of change will disrupt our business model economy and society at large.
He has over 25 years of experience in supply chain and technology working across multiple industries, vertical from FMCGs to the UN and aerospace and defense. Sean is also a visiting fellow at Cranfield University, a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Transformation Advisor for the Association of Supply Chain Management and a SCOR Master Instructor.
He has recently been working with a Silicon Valley AI company on the new field of decision intelligence and is currently the head of supply chain for the manufacturing technology center, the UK's innovation hub designed to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application.
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Join me and my amazing guest Lerato Sebata as we unlock the Purpose and Power of Procurement.
Lerato has more than 14 years of experience in the field of Procurement and Supply Chain Management across the continent. This includes experience in the ICT, FMCG & Financial Sector industries, both Public & Private sectors. Some of the countries she worked in include South Africa, Ghana, Benin, and Cameroon. Subsequent, to her leading the change in the industry, in 2017 Lerato was nominated as one of the Top 3 best-performing Women in ICT Awards. In 2021, she was recognized as one of the top 18 exemplary female Supply Chain Practitioners in Africa.
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Yes, it's that end of the year episode you have been waiting for. Join me in reflecting major events that have impacted African Supply Chains in this year of 2022 and see some future perspective for the year ahead.
Enjoy!
Welcome to another YASCP episode with Stela Jaqueta!
Join me and my amazing guest Karen Pretorius as we unpack Supply Chain Talents in Africa.
Karen Pretorius is the founder, owner, and executive consultant of KPI Cubed Supply Chain Consulting and Training she has 20+ years’ supply chain experience and more than 10 years’ hands-on training experience. Her qualifications include and MSc in International Business Management with a focus on Supply Chain, MBA with focus on Leadership in Supply Chain Management, a B Tech in Post School Education, Certified Supply Chain Professional (APICS’ CSCP) and Certified in Logistics, Transport and Distribution (APICS’ CLTD) to name a few. She is also a qualified instructional designer and content developer, assessor, and moderator. She offers objective facilitation for business strategy and process design and is an expert project manager.
Welcome to another YASCP episode with Stela Jaqueta!
Join me and my amazing guest Adebayo Adeleke as we discuss the landscape of the African Supply Chain. We discuss the different nuances in the African Supply Chain, how the African Supply chain differs from the rest of the world and trends to be on the look out to navigate our beautiful African Supply Chain.
Adebayo Adeleke is a supply chain enthusiast, business man, social entrepreneur, retired U.S Army Officer and global thought leader. He is a Managing Partner at Pantote Solutions LLC (Dallas, TX) and also the President and CEO of Adebayo Adeleke LLC, a Principal Partner and Senior Supply Chain Consultant for Epot Consulting Limited and a Lecturer in Supply Chain Management at the Sam Houston State University.
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Join me and my guest Danilo Nhantumbo as we discuss why cultural awareness training matters in supply chains. We take a dive on the importance of why companies should invest on getting to know the culture of the countries they are going to invest in and why supply chain professionals should invest in cultural training.
Danilo is an experienced Mozambican executive with over 15 years of experience in international business. His work has encompassed energy, telecoms, fintech and agriculture. Danilo is a trained translator, inductee of Phi Kappa Phi honor society and proud member of the University of Maryland Alumni Association. He brings knowledge of corporate strategy, regulatory compliance, government relations, contract management, intercultural communication and tech to the table, along with his background in entrepreneurship and foreign direct investment in Africa.
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