From the avocados on our toast to the niche blend of coffee that sits on the table next to them. From the medicine waiting to be collected at the pharmacy to the smartphone we used to renew the prescription.

Every product we pick up and service we use is a result of a complex, global web of ships, planes, warehouses, technology and people that keep our world moving. That is until something goes wrong – and that's been happening more often in recent years.

Whether it's the effects of geopolitical unrest, global trade policies, extreme weather or even cyber-attacks, supply chains that once seemed robust are now under an increasing amount of pressure. And that means businesses are too, because their challenge is no longer just to move products from A to B – it's to build a system that is lean enough to be competitive, but resilient enough to survive the next global shock.

So, what does a steadfast supply chain that can withstand an unreliable world look like? Do businesses need to completely rebuild their existing supply chains? Or can they simply be renovated? Could technology like AI and blockchain help bring more stability and security to fragile systems? And where does sustainability and responsibility fit in?

That's what we're exploring with Dr Alok Choudhary, Professor of Supply Chain Management and Head of the Supply Chain Research Group at the University of Warwick, and Sarah Noble, a partner in Supply Chain Transformation at Deloitte, as we ask: Is it time to reset supply chains?

Tune in to find out:

1. What are the biggest threats to supply chains today?
2. How are global trade policies impacting supply chains?
3. How can businesses stress-test their current supply processes?
4. When supply chains breakdown, what's the key to a successful recovery?

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Guests: Dr Alok Choudhary, Professor of Supply Chain Management and Head of the Supply Chain Research Group at the University of Warwick, and Sarah Noble, a partner in Supply Chain Transformation at Deloitte

Hosts: Stephanie Dobbs and Oliver Carpenter
Original music: Ali Barrett

Recording date and location: London, 15.01.26

Our days are shaped by rules and regulations.

The expiry date stamped on the sandwich we picked up for lunch. The charge for the plastic bag at the checkout. The banner that asks if we consent to cookies. There's the big stuff too. The security checks before we fly, the safety marks on our new tech and the seatbelt we click into place without thinking.

But despite its ubiquity, regulation sparks mixed feelings. While some rules feel reassuring, others feel restrictive. When done right, regulation can be a catalyst for societal progress and economic growth. It can unlock markets, enforce ethical standards, and build trust. It can also bring challenges too, adding layers of frustration, cost, and complexity to new ideas and initiatives.

With governments now demanding that regulators actively support growth, there's an opportunity to reimagine regulation. Can it be designed to stimulate, rather than stifle, innovation? Is there a way to keep the societal benefits and skip the unnecessary challenges? Or do we simply need to improve our approach and understanding to regulation – and prepare for more of it in the future?

That's what we're exploring with Rob Bishton, CEO of the Civil Aviation Authority, and Sam Walsh, Partner and UK Public Sector Regulation Lead at Deloitte, as we ask: Does regulation help or hinder growth?

Tune in to find out:

1. What does successful regulation look like?
2. Does new regulation only ever occur after a crisis?
3. How can regulation stay ahead of new and emerging industries?
4. What can businesses do to prepare for future regulatory changes?

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Guests: Rob Bishton, CEO of the Civil Aviation Authority, and Sam Walsh, Partner and UK Public Sector Regulation Lead at Deloitte.
Hosts: Stephanie Dobbs and Oliver Carpenter
Original music: Ali Barrett

Recording date and location: London, 04.12.25

What's the difference between an interesting experiment and a game-changing asset?

It's deciding to make the leap from one to the other. It's knowing that now is the right time to go from starting out to scaling up. And that's where a lot of businesses currently find themselves with their approach to AI.

With 78% of organisations using AI in at least one area of their business, the curiosity phase is over. Businesses have trialled and reported and trialled some more, and leaders have seen how using AI isn't just about doing things quickly - it's about unlocking competitive advantages, encouraging innovation and delivering value to every layer of a business.

But growing a pilot test into a project that embeds AI securely, responsibly and profitably across an entire business is no easy feat.

So, what can we learn from those who've turned successful introductions into successful integrations? How do senior leaders build the right infrastructure and culture to support widespread AI adoption? And what does it mean to truly transform a business with AI?

That's what we're exploring with Senior Leader from NVIDIA and Sam Roddick, Global Chief of Strategy for Consulting Services at Deloitte, as we ask: How do we move from trialling to transforming?

Tune in to find out:

• The two timelines businesses need to plan for in their AI strategy
• How some of the world's most influential organisations are merging human and digital workforces
• The significant changes AI will make to traditional business models
• What businesses of any size can do to move out of 'pilot purgatory'

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Guests: Sanjeev Arya, Head of EMEA for AI Consulting and GSI Partners at NVIDIA, and Sam Roddick, Global Chief of Strategy for Consulting Services at Deloitte
Hosts: Lizzie Elston and Oliver Carpenter
Original music: Ali Barrett

Recording date and location: London, 26.11.2025