EP 284 - Andrew McKeown - CEO at LogChain - In Logistics, the Sound of Victory Is Silence
Description
Get ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of Andrew McKeown, CEO at LogChain, as he shared his story on the Asia Tech Podcast. Andrew's passion for logistics and supply chain shines through as he recounts his unconventional entry into the industry. From working in civil engineering to becoming a specialist in chemical logistics, Andrew's career has taken him to different parts of the world, including living in shipping containers in Iraq and working in Zambia and the DRC.
Some of the topics that Andrew covered in detail:
A focus on Change Management with a clearly identified "Why"
Blockchain in the context of LogChain and why data immutability for Logistics is so important
How digital transformation is NOT about moving documentation online, but is about harnessing the power of data
The need for logisticians to embrace change, be flexible, and cut through obstacles
Why Bruce Lee would have made a great logistician
Some other titles we considered for this episode:
Change Management Is Never the What, It’s Always the Why
You Need To Respect the Domain Knowledge
Disruption Means a Ship Going Sideways in the Suez Canal
It’s Not About Documents, It’s About Data
We’re Turning the Clipboard to Glass
Logistics Will Always Be People Managing Assets Moving Other Assets
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Published 05/07/24
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