238 Mathijs Slangen, Vice President Sales & Marketing Europe, Flexport

238 Mathijs Slangen, Vice President Sales & Marketing Europe, Flexport

Author: Lena Göthberg May 3, 2024 Duration: 36:30

With the mission to make global trade easy for everyone

In this episode, I reconnect with Mathijs Slangen, now the Vice President of Sales & Marketing Europe for Flexport, to delve into the transformative power of digitising the supply chain.

Key Points:

  • Mathijs Slangen's journey from our past acquaintance to his current role at Flexport.
  • The importance of digitising the supply chain for enhanced efficiency and transparency.
  • Insights into the significance of automation and addressing "dirty data".
  • How Mathijs' perspective offers hope for the future of supply chain management.

I'd like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Mathijs Slangen for sharing his invaluable insights. I hope this episode has sparked curiosity and exploration among our listeners as they consider the possibilities of a digitally empowered supply chain.

Thank you for listening. #everyconversationmatters 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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