Unlocking Supply Chain Visibility: A Conversation with Iliriana Kaçaniku of Open Visibility Network

In this enlightening episode of "Full of Ship," we are thrilled to host Iliriana Kaçaniku, the Vice President for Strategy & Innovation at the Open Visibility Network (OVN). With over two decades of experience in cultivating open systems through Open Innovation, Open Government, and Open Society, Iliriana is a seasoned leader and systems thinker, driving impact through innovative interventions and strategic opportunities.

🎙️ Show Notes:

• Introductions & Background:
  Iliriana shares her journey into the logistics industry and discusses her inspiration behind joining OVN. She illuminates her transition from impacting public institutions and civil society to contributing to OVN's mission for open visibility supply chains, which stems from her extensive background in various organizations including the Open Society Foundations, IDEO, and the US Government.
• Topic 1: Open Visibility Network (OVN) and Its Potential:
  We delve into the essence of visibility in the logistics industry and why it is paramount for efficiency, customer satisfaction, and improved disruption management. Iliriana sheds light on OVN’s mission to democratize visibility across the supply chain, discussing the challenges and the conceptual novelty of cultivating trust and standardizing interoperability among visibility technology providers.
• Topic 2: Collaboration in the Visibility Technology Sphere:
  The discussion transitions to the importance of collaboration among visibility tech providers in improving customer experience and leading the standardization of visibility technologies. Iliriana explains how OVN is fostering collaboration to ensure comprehensive visibility by building awareness and cultivating opportunities for standardization.
• Topic 3: Visibility and its Impacts on Stakeholders:
  We explore the different facets of visibility in the supply chain, focusing on interoperability, complementarity, and secure and responsible data exchange. Iliriana elaborates on how enhanced visibility provides both measurable and immeasurable returns, aiding in everything from demand-driven supply chains to improved inventory management.
• Topic 4: Future Prospects for OVN and the Logistics Industry:
  Iliriana reveals the future plans and objectives for OVN and how it is gearing up to tackle future disruptions in the logistics world. We also discuss how Vizion aligns with OVN’s principle of making visibility accessible to all.
• Closing Thoughts:
  Iliriana offers invaluable advice for both newcomers and established players in the logistics and supply chain industry, emphasizing customer-centricity and the avoidance of silos within market segments. She shares insights on open visibility and how it builds trust among chain stakeholders.