*Episode hosted by Andrei Palamariu*
I interviewed Pierre Khoury, Co-Founder and CEO of Shippeo. We discussed the company’s journey and impact in the transport and supply chain space. Shippeo, now a global leader with 220 employees and 200 customers, focuses on visibility and risk management.
Pierre highlighted the importance of real-time data, control towers, and AI in planning. He shared a success story from an automotive client, where Shippeo’s platform helped mitigate production delays. He also emphasizes sustainability, leveraging granular data to improve efficiency. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to grow globally and enhance supply chain resilience.
Connect with the Guest:
Pierre Khoury is CEO and co-founder of Shippeo, overseeing all finance, R&D, and partnerships. Previous to founding Shippeo, he co-founded Vermeer Capital, an investment fund that manages more than €80 million, where he gained extensive knowledge on the transportation industry and supply chains. This was when it became evident to him that companies who have predictive visibility into their supply chain operations can quickly anticipate problems and mitigate their impact, which results in increased customer satisfaction and significant cost savings. This is especially true for the chemical industry, where supply chains need to be extremely agile and responsive. Pierre holds an engineering degree from ESIEA and an MBA from HEC-Entrepreneurs.
Highlights & Show Notes:
- [00:47] Starting in finance and moving to the transportation industry.
- [02:09] Dealing with fragmentation in the transportation industry.
- [04:31] Supply chain as part of the boardroom and risk mitigation as a crucial focal point.
- [07:27] Two major trends: control tower for execution and AI for planning.
- [09:05] Dealing with supply chain challenges in a more realistic and mature approach.
- [12:00] Shippeo’s two key pillars— real-time operational visibility to mitigate risks and analytics for mid-term insights
- [14:49] Shippeo’s approach: co-designing solutions with customers; integrating technology with homegrown systems; and creating tailored, unified solutions.
- [17:28] Building long-term relationships and respecting everyone’s data.
- [19:55] Helping clients and customers progress into their sustainability journey.
- [22:14] Future and insights into Shippeo’s product roadmap.
- [24:47] Advice to supply chain executives on adapting systems and processes.
- [26:43] Shippeo’s culture and making sure that everyone operates on the same DNA.
- [29:20] What’s next for Shippeo— growth and anti-fragile supply chain.
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About the Host:
It was a great conversation with Pierre Khoury! I am your host, Andrei Palamariu, Founder of Supplify and Head of Innovation at Alcott Global. At Supplify, we connect the supply chain tech ecosystem via a digital platform. We match corporations with top tech companies to solve their supply chain and logistics challenges. If there is anything tech in the supply chain, contact me.
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