Pencils and Pistons

Welcome to Pencils and Pistons 🎙️ Your school of sustainability and supply chain excellence, hosted by soon-to-be Dr. Rashmeet Kaur, whose research revolves around inspiring behaviours for sustainable transformation. Join inspiring conversations with industry pioneers and changemakers transforming supply chain management—from circular economy strategies to green logistics, ethical sourcing to carbon-neutral operations. Whether you're a supply chain professional, sustainability practitioner, or business leader, discover actionable insights driving meaningful behavioural change.

Pencils and Pistons is a business podcast hosted by Rashmeet Kaur, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rashmeet Kaur hosts Pencils and Pistons, a business show with 20 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Beyond Good Intentions: Using Behavioural Science for Sustainable Impact

  Jan 13, 202622 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Pencils and Pistons, I sit down with Julie Wojtanowski, a behavioural scientist and sustainability strategist who bridges research and practice to turn insights into tangible impact. With a background spanning psychology, behaviour change, sustainability, and gender equity, Julie brings an interdisciplinary lens to one of our most pressing challenges: how do we actually get individuals and organisations to adopt sustainable practices?</p><p>We explore the psychology behind sustainable transformation, discussing why good intentions often fail to translate into action, and what behavioural science teaches us about designing interventions that stick. From her work at...

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  Episode #19

  Outliers : Engineering to Supply Chain - A Journey of Passion and Purpose

  Apr 10, 202430 minS1

  <p>Join us as we talk with a mechanical engineer who discovered her true calling in supply chain management after three years in the field. Driven by her fascination with process improvements, she pursued an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, graduating with distinction.</p><p>Now committed to growing as an engineering expert in emerging industries, she shares her experiences navigating career transitions, finding professional fulfillment, and supporting women in STEM. Her story showcases how technical expertise combined with supply chain knowledge creates unique professional opportunities.</p><p>This episode offers valuable insights for engineers considering career pivots...

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  Episode #18

  Outliers : Tech Pioneer and Digital Advocate

  Feb 7, 202429 minS1

  <p>Professor Sue Black OBE is a trailblazing figure in computer science and digital advocacy. Named among Forbes World's #Top50 Women in Tech, she serves as Professor of Computer Science at Durham University while actively seeking paid Non-Executive Director roles.</p><p>Her extensive governance experience includes advisory positions with the UK Government Digital Service, the Fawcett Society Commission of Gender Stereotypes, and Comic Relief—a major UK charity committed to creating a just, poverty-free world.</p><p>With over 20 years in academia, Professor Black brings substantial experience as an academic manager and research centre director, having authored more than 40 pu...

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  Episode #17

  Outliers : Driving Supply Chain Excellence

  Jan 2, 202426 minS1

  <p>As a Technical Program Manager , Shimon Gowda leads cross-functional teams that deliver supply chain optimization and innovation projects across various products and services. She applies her deep expertise in supply chain network design, analytics, and software asset management to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate customer satisfaction.</p><p>Shimon holds a Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Rutgers University-New Brunswick with a specialization in supply chain management and logistics. Her professional credentials are further strengthened by multiple certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management Fundamentals, and Agile Project Management.</p><p>Her exceptional contributions to the...

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  Episode #16

  Outliers : Supply Chain Excellence and Business Development at DHL

  Sep 11, 202328 minS1

  <p>Nikitha Angela Fernandes is a dynamic Business Development & Program Management professional in Service Logistics at DHL Supply Chain. As a recent graduate of Indian School of Business's Advanced Management Program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (AMPOS Co'24), she combines industrial engineering fundamentals with strategic management principles to deliver effective supply chain solutions.</p><p>With nearly 7 years at DHL Supply Chain, Nikitha has progressed through several roles, demonstrating her expertise in program management and business development. In her current manager position, she focuses on sales growth and business development within DHL's Service Logistics division.</p><p>Nikitha holds...

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