Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I sit down with Dag Calafell, Director of Technology Innovation at MCA Connect, to uncover how data, AI, and lean principles are transforming manufacturing and supply chains.
Dag brings 25 years of experience in steel and automotive and shares practical lessons on cutting waste, boosting efficiency, and embedding sustainability into everyday operations. We discuss why too many organisations are still relying on Excel for planning, and how moving to connected data platforms unlocks new opportunities. From IoT sensors tracking goods in real time to AI-driven demand forecasting and smart sourcing agents, Dag explains how technology can simultaneously reduce costs, improve resilience, and cut carbon emissions.
Key highlights include:
✅ Why Excel is holding supply chains back
✅ How AI and real-time visibility enable smarter decision making
✅ Case studies of manufacturers saving millions and reducing waste
✅ The role of continuous improvement and executive alignment in sustainability
✅ Future trends: robotics, distributed manufacturing, and data-driven procurement
If you’re a supply chain leader looking to modernise, decarbonise, and stay competitive, this conversation is packed with insights.
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more discussions at the intersection of supply chain and sustainability.
🎧 Listen to the full podcast and past episodes here: sustainablesupplychainpodcast.com
#SustainableSupplyChain #SupplyChainSustainability #AIinSupplyChain #LeanManufacturing #DigitalSupplyChain #ManufacturingInnovation #SupplyChainLeaders
In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I sit down with Dag Calafell, Director of Technology Innovation at MCA Connect, to uncover how data, AI, and lean principles are transforming manufacturing and supply chains.
Dag brings 25 years of experience in steel and automotive and shares practical lessons on cutting waste, boosting efficiency, and embedding sustainability into everyday operations. We discuss why too many organisations are still relying on Excel for planning, and how moving to connected data platforms unlocks new opportunities. From IoT sensors tracking goods in real time to AI-driven demand forecasting and smart sourcing agents, Dag explains how technology can simultaneously reduce costs, improve resilience, and cut carbon emissions.
Key highlights include:
✅ Why Excel is holding supply chains back
✅ How AI and real-time visibility enable smarter decision making
✅ Case studies of manufacturers saving millions and reducing waste
✅ The role of continuous improvement and executive alignment in sustainability
✅ Future trends: robotics, distributed manufacturing, and data-driven procurement
If you’re a supply chain leader looking to modernise, decarbonise, and stay competitive, this conversation is packed with insights.
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more discussions at the intersection of supply chain and sustainability.
🎧 Listen to the full podcast and past episodes here: sustainablesupplychainpodcast.com
#SustainableSupplyChain #SupplyChainSustainability #AIinSupplyChain #LeanManufacturing #DigitalSupplyChain #ManufacturingInnovation #SupplyChainLeaders
