From Control to Resilience…in conversation with Carlos Vazquez
IT, AI and people as the differentiator, plus practical advice for LSPs.
This podcast is kindly sponsored by DHL Freight
In this conversation, Carlos Vázquez, Global Purchasing & Supply Chain Procurement for Transport & Logistics, Stellantis, charts the shift from “control & continuous improvement” to scenario planning, and now to resilience and anti-fragility.
He outlines why today’s end-to-end means connecting factories, customers and multi-tier suppliers worldwide; how IT and AI should move data → information → action; and why people remain the differentiator.
We dig into open, co-designed RFQs, real partnerships with LSPs, sustainability embedded by design (and by regulation), and the skills new leaders need to orchestrate complex networks across 10+ brands.
Carlos offers practical advice for LSPs: bring a clear, distinctive value proposition, anticipate needs, and avoid pure commodity plays.
A word from our sponsor…
“At DHL Freight, we spend a lot of time speaking with customers, partners, and colleagues across the industry. We often hear that logistics has never been simple, and it’s certainly not getting easier. What makes this sector special, though, is that people continue to find solutions together, even when the environment is challenging.
That’s one of the reasons we value this interview series. It creates space for open, honest conversations about what moves our industry forward: curiosity, shared learning, and a willingness to look at things from a new angle.
To us, road freight means more than moving goods from point A to point B; it means helping businesses stay connected, supporting those who depend on reliable supply chains, and making daily life run more smoothly, often without anyone noticing. It’s a responsibility we take seriously, and it’s also what gives our work meaning.
This interview touches on themes that matter to many of us at DHL Freight. We’re glad to support bringing these perspectives to a wider audience. We hope it sparks new ideas and conversations within your teams.”
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