The Made in the Americas Podcast

Want to learn what all the hype is about when it comes to artificial intelligence and computer vision? In this episode, Jim Giedraitis, Head of the DHL Americas Innovation Center in Chicago provides insights into the future of computer vision and real-world applications of this cutting-edge technology.

To learn more about computer vision, download the latest DHL Trend Report “AI-Powered Computer Vision”: https://www.dhl.com/global-en/microsites/csi/computer-vision/understanding-computer-vision.html

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Making a positive environmental impact involves all of us.

In the latest edition of DHL’s Made in the Americas podcast, we speak to Stephan Schablinski, vice president of Operations Excellence, GoGreen for DHL Supply Chain North America, about various sustainability projects DHL is exploring, and the environmental transformation the industry may undergo within 10 years.

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In the last part of the Made in the Americas podcast on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), our five DHL CEOs tackle the third pillar: Governance, possibly one of the most misunderstood of the three pillars.

Sit back as we unpack social topics with:

• Javier Bilbao, CEO, DHL Supply Chain, Latin America
• Mike Parra, CEO, DHL Express, Americas
• Tim Robertson, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, Americas
• Lee Spratt, CEO DHL eCommerce, Americas
• Scott Sureddin, CEO, DHL Supply Chain, North America

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DPDHL Group’s Sustainability Roadmap and ESG

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This second part of the “Made in the Americas” ESG "Social" podcast has DHL Americas CEOs unpacking the critical components of a successful “Social” framework, including community impact initiatives and what makes a great place to work.

Sit back as we unpack social topics with:

• Javier Bilbao, CEO, DHL Supply Chain, Latin America
• Mike Parra, CEO, DHL Express, Americas
• Tim Robertson, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, Americas
• Lee Spratt, CEO DHL eCommerce, Americas
• Scott Sureddin, CEO, DHL Supply Chain, North America

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DPDHL Group’s Sustainability Roadmap and ESG

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In the last few years, a company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy has become a predictor of how it safeguards its business from future risk, as well as an essential factor among investors, policymakers and other key stakeholders. The “Social” component, for example, has been crucial for employee retention, engagement and recruitment.

This second episode of the “Made in the Americas” ESG podcast (and Part 1 of the “S” topic) has DHL Americas CEOs unpacking the critical components of a successful “Social” framework, including corporate responsibility, diversity and inclusion, women in management and creating a safety culture.

Sit back as we unpack social topics with:

• Javier Bilbao, CEO, DHL Supply Chain, Latin America
• Mike Parra, CEO, DHL Express, Americas
• Tim Robertson, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, Americas
• Lee Spratt, CEO DHL eCommerce, Americas
• Scott Sureddin, CEO, DHL Supply Chain, North America

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DPDHL Group’s Sustainability Roadmap and ESG

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In a first-ever podcast, all five DHL Americas CEOs gathered to discuss DPDHL Group’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda at the global and Americas level.

In this first of a three-part series, the DHL CEOs tackle topics from transportation’s responsibility for global greenhouse gas emissions, mitigating the strain on our oceans, to the electrification of fleets; the CEOs are not shy to tackle the toughest of topics.

Sit back and take a green journey with:

• Javier Bilbao, CEO, DHL Supply Chain, Latin America
• Mike Parra, CEO, DHL Express, Americas
• Tim Robertson, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, Americas
• Lee Spratt, CEO DHL eCommerce, Americas
• Scott Sureddin, CEO, DHL Supply Chain, North America

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DPDHL Group’s Sustainability Roadmap and ESG

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Welcome to the fourth episode of the "Made in the Americas" podcast. In this episode, Ken Allen, member of the Board of Management, DPDHL and Global CEO for DHL eCommerce talks about leading during a crisis and how to inspire as a leader.

An author and international speaker on the topic of leadership, Ken also shares his thoughts on the characteristics of a great leader and unlocking team members’ talents, among other topics.

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Book: Radical Simplicity: How Simplicity Transformed a Loss-making Mega Brand into a World-class Performer

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In today’s workforce, there’s a wide range of definitions of what makes a good leader and how to develop them. There are several essential leadership qualities that stand out, which we discuss in this episode of the “Made in the Americas” podcast with Oscar de Bok, Global CEO for DHL Supply Chain and Member of the Board of Management.

In this two-part series on leadership, Oscar provides insights on his journey as a leader, essentials on leading through a crisis, and leveraging the head, heart and guts attributes, among other topics.

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Employee development and leading with head, heart and guts

Book: Head, Heart & Guts: How the World’s Best Companies Develop Complete Leaders

The DHL Disaster Response Team (DRT) was established globally in 2005 and since has been deployed 52 times. With 886 volunteers, 41 of them from the Americas, the DRT has helped those in most need when a disaster strikes. 

In the latest edition of the “Made in the Americas” podcast, we delve into the world of humanitarian logistics and gain insight into the type of work the DRT does during deployment. 

You'll meet Gilberto Castro, Disaster Response Team Director for the Americas, and Senior Director of Operations for DHL Express Colombia. Gilberto talks about the role of the DRT and his most moving personal experience during a deployment, among other topics. 

In the inaugural episode of the DHL Made in the Americas podcast, we meet three female DHL executives in logistics who share their advice with the next generation of women leaders. 

Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, our first guest Melanie Krips, VP, Customer Service, DHL eCommerce, Americas provides practical advice on developing as a leader and building a cohesive team. Abbe Partee, Sr. Director, Talent Mgt./Acquisition, Certified Learning and Development, DHL Supply Chain, Latin America shares the importance of diversity of thought and her advice for women in logistics. 

You’ll also meet Patti Cole, Global Head, DHL Global Forwarding Same Day and Temperature Mgt. Solutions talking about balancing management styles and the motto that has helped her succeed.

DHL Made in the Americas is produced by the Communications, Sustainability and Brand Americas team headquartered in Weston, Florida. It is the perfect dose of work-related and logistics topics for a short commute. 

In the DHL Made in the Americas podcast you will hear personal anecdotes, tips and insights from DHL Americas executives. The podcast provides short interviews that let listeners walk away with information they can apply to their work life or hear stories about individuals impacting their local community within the backdrop of the logistics industry. 

Made in the Americas is produced by the Communications, Sustainability and Brand Americas team headquartered in Weston, Florida. Brought to you by DHL and available on your podcast app of choice.

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