Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast
Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast is a project by Alcott Global that brings together thought leaders and executives in the supply chain and logistics industry. The podcast covers leading-edge technologies, leadership stories, and personal success habits. It aims to connect listeners with global experts and share insights from the value chain.
Episodes
#218: Reimagining Pharma Supply Chains for Growth and Patient Impact with Arun Krishnan of AstraZeneca
Arun Krishnan, SVP of Global Supply Chain and Strategy at AstraZeneca, shares how the company is reimagining its supply chain to support ambitious growth while keeping patients at the center. He discusses AstraZeneca’s focus on innovation, AI-enabled ways of working, self-healing supply chains, and the importance of building capabilities for the future. Arun also explains how the organization cont
#217: Supply Chain Transformation, Operational Excellence & Leadership in Action with Luca Labriola of Aalberts
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*Luca Labriola, Chief Operating Officer at Aalberts, reflects on his journey from the shop floor to leading global supply chain transformations. He played a key role in building an end-to-end supply chain model that improved delivery performance and reduced inventory, and today he is strengthening supply chain and procurement capabilities while shaping the Aalberts Product
#216: The Future of Operations: Leadership, Innovation & the Never Settle Mindset with Steffen Lang of Novartis
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*Steffen Lang runs operations for one of the world’s most impactful pharma giants, Novartis, leading over 20,000 associates globally. He started in R&D and now oversees the delivery of life-saving medicines at near-perfect service levels. In this episode, we explored how he built a product-centered, resilient supply network, embraced AI in manufacturing, and tackled th
#215: Redesigning Supply Chains at a Global Scale with Karin Shanahan of Bristol Myers Squibb
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*Karin Shanahan, EVP and Chief Supply Chain & Operations Officer at Bristol Myers Squibb, shares how she led a full-scale reboot of the company’s global operating model across 11,000 people in 80 markets. From Excel chaos and post-acquisition silos to a connected, data-led, and transparent supply chain, Karin walks through the bold decisions that made it happen. She br
#214: The Growth of Microsoft’s Cloud Supply Chain with Cliff Henson
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*Cliff Henson leads Microsoft’s Cloud Supply Chain and Engineering, powering Azure, Microsoft 365, and Copilot across 400+ data centers globally. I sat down with Cliff to discuss how he helped pivot Microsoft from a “buy” to a “make” model, turning the cloud supply chain from a cost center into a strategic growth engine. We explore how his team implemented 26 AI agents, dr
#213: Supply Chain Transformation Blueprint with Duncan Angove of Blue Yonder
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*Duncan Angove, CEO of Blue Yonder, joins me to unpack the seismic shifts in supply chain driven by AI, data, and imagination. From powering $25 billion in machine workloads daily to orchestrating global operations for the world’s largest brands, Duncan reveals how Blue Yonder’s platform is reshaping the industry. We explore AI ethics, change management, platformization, a
#212: Inside IKEA’s End-to-End Supply Chain Overhaul with Susanne Waidzunas
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*Susanne Waidzunas has spent over 25 years shaping one of the most intricate global supply chains on the planet at IKEA. From her early days managing suppliers in the Baltics to leading a sweeping digital and sustainability transformation, Susanne offers a rare look inside IKEA’s end-to-end strategy. We explore how her team is decoupling growth from material usage, investi
#211: Why Calm Leadership Wins in Supply Chain with Arne Flemming of Bosch
*Hosted by Fei Yu*I sat down with Arne Flemming, Senior Vice President of Corporate Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics Services at Bosch, a €90B global powerhouse operating across mobility, industrial tech, home appliances, and more. Arne leads supply chain operations impacting 30,000+ associates and 230 plants worldwide. We discuss his nontraditional path from finance into supply chain,
#210: Operational Innovation at TE Connectivity with Jim Tobojka
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*Jim Tobojka is the Chief Operations Officer at TE Connectivity, a USD 16B industrial tech powerhouse whose products power everything from EVs to life-saving devices. We dived into Jim’s bold career path, from turning around plants at age 24 to scaling TE’s logistics network through a transformative initiative called Integrated Operations Network or ION. We explored how he
#209: Building Resilient, Local-Global Supply Chains with Manuel Wildberger of Givaudan
*Hosted by Fei Yu*Manuel Wildberger leads European operations at Givaudan, a global flavor and fragrance giant with 7.4B Swiss Francs in sales and customers across 150 countries. I spoke with Manuel about how he manages a 800M Swiss Francs supply chain across seven plants and five countries while balancing hyper-customization, precision, and resilience. We explore how Givaudan stays agile amid raw
#208: Apple in China with Author and Journalist Patrick McGee
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, we dive into one of the most consequential supply chain narratives of our time: how Apple became the single largest private contributor to China’s tech rise. Patrick McGee, a longtime Financial Times reporter and author of Apple in China, joins me to unravel the $55B-a-year investments, the Foxconn partnership that transformed Shenzhen, and why Apple toda
#207: From CSCO to CEO, Building a Global Board Career, and the GAP framework with Pier Luigi Sigismondi
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*Pier Luigi Sigismondi helped build Unilever’s supply chain into a global benchmark, then pivoted to become a sought-after board member across three continents. In this episode, we explored his remarkable journey from Latin America to C-suites and boardrooms, and how a mindset rooted in humility, ambition, and adaptability shaped every chapter. We unpacked the ‘GAP’ leader
#206: Data-Driven Supply Chain Transformation with Ruth Beadle of Sanofi
*Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota*In this compelling episode, I interviewed Ruth Beadle, the Head of Supply Chain at Sanofi, where we talked about her transformative leadership journey across various industries and geographies. Ruth shared pivotal moments that shaped her career, the challenges of leading large-scale ERP and AI-driven initiatives, and the human impact behind pharmaceutical logistics.
#205: How Unilever’s Ice Cream Division Became the $8.5B “Magnum Company” with Sandeep Desai, CSCO
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*Unilever is turning its iconic ice cream business, home to Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s, into a standalone powerhouse.What does it really take to spin off an €8.5B global business?Sandeep Desai, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Unilever Ice Cream, takes us inside the transformation. From leading 9,000+ employees across 38 factories and 130 warehouses, to managing the emotion
#204: Tariffs and Global Supply Chains with Brian Nemeth of AlixPartners
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Brian Nemeth, Managing Director at AlixPartners, where we talked about the ripple effects of tariffs on global supply chains. We dived into real-world case studies, the resurgence of the bullwhip effect, and the strategic decisions supply chain leaders must make under pressure. Brian shared his on-the-ground experience helping major companie
#203: Leading Global Operations in the Semiconductor Industry with Thomas Berden of VAT Group
*Hosted by Fei Yu*In this episode, I interviewed Thomas Berden, COO of VAT Group where we discussed VAT’s strategy of staying ahead of the curve, investing in capacities and capabilities, and maintaining a flexible cost model with a 25% temporary workforce. Thomas emphasizes the importance of customer focus, technology innovation, and a decentralized quality organization. He also highlights the ch
#202: Prioritizing Safety, Sustainability, and Smart Transformation with Victor Shevtsov of Carlsberg Group
*Hosted by Fei Yu*In this episode, I interviewed Victor Shevtsov, Executive Vice President Supply Chain and a Member of the Executive Committee at The Carlsberg Group. We discussed Carlsberg's significant health and safety achievements, including zero life-changing accidents, a 10% reduction in lost time accidents, and a 15% drop in accident rates. Victor shared Carlsberg's sustainabilit
#201: Formula to Success - People, Innovation, and Impact with Eduardo Bachiega of Nomad Foods
*Hosted by Fei Yu*In this episode, I interviewed Eduardo Bachiega, the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Nomad Foods. We discussed his journey and the company’s growth. Nomad Foods, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, has integrated brands like Birds Eye, Igloo, and Findus and has grown its revenue from €1 billion to nearly €3 billion.Eduardo emphasizes the importance of people, innovation, and
#200: Building a Supply Chain Career & Season Finale
What an incredible journey this season has been! 200 Episodes! Over the past 28 episodes of 2024, we’ve had the privilege of hearing from some of the greatest minds in the supply chain and logistics industry. Together, we have discussed some of the major trends, learned from inspiring leaders, and explored practical ways to navigate this ever-changing industry and the new reality that we live in t
#199: Formula for a Successful Leadership
*Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota*In this episode, I am joined by Karen-Marie Katholm, Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer and Member of the Executive Committee at AkzoNobel.Karen-Marie shared with me her career journey, emphasizing some of the key inflection points that helped her become the leader she is today, including her transition from procurement to broader supply chain roles and the chall
#198: Danone and the 4Cs of Supply Chain Excellence
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Vikram Agarwal, Danone's Chief Operations Officer. Vikram provided an overview of Danone's global supply chain, which spans 55 countries and 48,000 employees and integrates economic growth with social responsibility. As well as shared his career journey and the strategic role of supply chains in driving business value.Vikram outli
#197: Purpose of Essity, End-to-end, and Holistic Leadership
In this episode, I interviewed Donato Giorgio, President of Global Supply Chain for Essity, where we discussed the importance of continuous learning, mentorship, and holistic leadership.Donato shared his journey in supply chain, highlighting some of the inflection points, like starting at Procter & Gamble and the joining the SCA Group and subsequently Essity. We also discussed Essity’s supply
#196: Smarter Collaboration: A New Approach to Breaking Down Barriers and Transforming Work
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Heidi K. Gardner, author of “Smarter Collaboration,” where we discussed the concepts in her book. We explored the topics of collaboration in teams, breaking down silos, and their importance in hiring and M&A. We also delved into the challenges that hinder collaboration, ways to address them, and how they assist their clients in this
#195: The CEO’s view of Supply Chain, PEs and Indian brands
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed the renowned business leader Shiv Shivakumar to uncover the fundamental principles and pivotal moments in his illustrious career.Shiv has held top leadership roles at iconic companies like Aditya Birla Group, PepsiCo India, and Nokia. He shares the importance of preparation, the power of mentorship, and the value of benchmarking oneself agai
#194: Transforming Dairy Supply Chains and Overcoming the "Perfect Storm"
*Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota*In this episode, I interviewed David Boulanger, the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Arla Foods. David shares insights from his 26-year career, highlighting key inflection points that shaped his journey from an unexpected entry into the food industry to leading global supply chain operations.David discusses navigating supply chain challenges, including a "perfect
#193: Holistic Sustainability for Greener Supply Chains
*Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota*In this episode, I interviewed Arnoud Buizer, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Interfood. Arnoud talked about critical moments in his career, from wanting to be a farmer to finding his passion in supply chain management.He shared lessons he learned working at big companies, like the importance of staying curious and not being afraid to make mistakes. Arnoud also spoke
#192: Bechtel and SCM in the EPC Industry
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Tarek Amine, Bechtel's Chief Supply Chain Officer. We discussed his 25-year career, the evolution of the supply chain at the global engineering firm, and Bechtel's approach to assembling teams and stand-up infrastructure for multi-billion dollar projects in remote areas. Tarek also shared insights into talent acquisition, cultural
#191: From Finance to Supply Chain and case studies from Intel
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Jackie Sturm, Corporate Vice President for Global Supply Chain Operations at Intel. We discussed her career journey, which has spanned over 30 years. Jackie shared key inflection points that shaped her path, from learning from industry icons to overcoming challenges.She discussed the need for a strategic financial perspective, diverse experi
#190: Cost Reduction, Supplier Relationships and Innovation
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Frank McKay, Jabil's Chief Supply Chain and Procurement Officer. We discussed Frank's 30-year career journey in supply chain and procurement leadership, including key inflection points like gaining international experience and taking on new challenges. Frank also shared insights from his role at Jabil on topics like cost reduction
#189: Microsoft, Circular Economy, and Leadership Principles
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Donna Warton, Microsoft's CVP of Supply Chain and Sustainability. She shares insights from her career progression across finance, Motorola, and Dell and now leading the supply chain for Microsoft's Windows and Devices division.We also discussed Microsoft's innovations in AI-powered devices, sustainability initiatives focusing
#188: Sennder and Lessons in Building a Trucking Unicorn
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*This podcast episode features an interview with David Nothacker, co-founder and CEO of Sennder, a leading digital road freight forwarder in Europe. David shares insights into digitalizing the inefficient and fragmented trucking industry, key inflection points in his entrepreneurial journey, and overcoming challenges.Our conversation also covers the future of trucking with
#187: Surrounded by Idiots and How to Write a Bestseller
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*This episode was streamed live a couple of weeks back, where I interviewed best-selling author and behaviorist Thomas Erikson. We discussed Thomas’ journey to becoming a successful author through perseverance and self-publishing.Thomas shares insights from his work profiling personalities using colors and how understanding different communication styles can help build div
#186: Shaping a Greener Future for Chemical Supply Chains
*Hosted by Fei Yu*In this episode, Hanno Bruemmer, EVP of Supply Chain & Logistics for EMEA and LATAM at Covestro, dived into the world of chemical sector supply chains. Hanno shared with me why he ended up in the chemical sector and how it shaped his career. We talked about the importance of storytelling and why leaders must narrate in a language that the stakeholders understand. He also shar
#185: Ditching the Self-Doubt Tax by Developing Authentic Confidence at Work
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Julie Smith, Founder of Talent Sprout Limited, about her journey starting her consulting firm after many years in HR leadership. We discussed the challenges of developing talent and overcoming self-doubt, particularly for women advancing in operations roles. Julie explained concepts from her new book, "Coach Yourself Confident," in
#184: What it Takes to be a Great Chief Supply Chain Officer with SupplyChainBrain
*Podcast with Radu Palamariu*I was invited as a guest on SupplyChainBrain's Podcast, where I shared my insights on what it takes to be a great Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO). The host, Bob Bowman, asked interesting questions regarding the role's history and its importance in organizations today. Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bi
#183: Finding Your Magic in the Workplace
*Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota*In this new episode of Leaders in Value Chain, I had as guest Maria Pia De Caro, the EVP of Integrated Operations and S&R at Pernod Ricard. We looked back at her career and reflected on the lessons learned. Initially, Maria strived to be the "best," but later realized the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance. Her ambitious transformation agen
#182: The Origin Story of Reebok and How It Became the Iconic Brand It Is Today
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*I had a great discussion on a live broadcast with Joe Foster, the Founder of Reebok, pulling back the curtains on the strategic decisions and chance opportunities that propelled Reebok from a $9-million company to a $900-million empire - pivotal moments such as the shift towards the American market, the evolution from running shoes to aerobic footwear, and the serendipito
#181: Think Remarkable, Don’t Follow Your Passion, and Leadership
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*Guy Kawasaki, New York Times Best Selling Author, Investor, and Chief Evangelist of Canva, joined me on a live broadcast podcast a few weeks back and shared his views on talent and leadership in his charming, authentic way. We started the episode with a few snippets from Guy’s bio (You can find the full bio on his website.) and spent a few minutes diving into his book, “T
#180: Managing Retail Transformation, Talent, and Leadership
*Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota*In this episode, I sat down with Wouter Kolk, CEO of Europe and Indonesia at Ahold Delhaize, to discuss the latest trends in talent, leadership, transformation, and diversity.Wouter shared his personal journey, from joining Ahold Delhaize to leaving the company to expand his horizon, returning, and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. He also shed light on
#179: What Makes the Beauty Industry’s Supply Chain Different
*Hosted by Fei Yu*As a leader in the supply chain industry, Graeme Carter had a fascinating and adventurous career in the space. In this episode, he shared his journey with me, including how his time with P&G shaped his supply chain knowledge. He also shared how his roles in different companies before made him the leader he is today. Discover more details here.Follow us on:Instagram: http://b
#178: New Balance Story - How Innovation and People Helped Double Revenue
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, we explore the journey of Dave Wheeler, the Chief Operating Officer of New Balance, a renowned sports apparel corporation. Having gained valuable experience as an electrical engineer during the peak of the Cold War, Wheeler's transition from defense to apparel marks an intriguing career shift. Throughout this episode, we explore his formative years,
#177: Building Kenvue, Cross Industry Success and People
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Meri Stevens, Chief Operations Officer at Kenvue. Meri shares her vast experience in an industry that constantly demands adaptability and clear strategy and how this led to Kenvue’s domination in the market. She briefly explains how strategic divestitures help companies maximize their value by focusing on specific competencies and targeted a
#176: Geopolitics, Green Economy, the Monkey and the Money
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*You might already be very familiar with Dr. Kjell Anders Nordström, the author of several books, including Momentum. It’s been my pleasure to have him as a guest on the Leaders in Value Chain podcast. We discussed how the Corona events initiated his decision to write the book and the disruptions around the global economy. We also dived into his book, The Monkey and The Mo
#175: Journey to CEO, AVON’s Omnichannel and Value Chain Development
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, we talked about Angela’s career – as a professional and as a leader- what drove her to pursue the executive path, and how her environment growing up affected her decisions. She shared some of the inflection points in her career, emphasizing how she didn’t let her degree and diploma define her career path and her experience of being interviewed for a posit
#174: Principles to Grow Costa Coffee's Reach Exponentially
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Francisco Javier Martínez Moreno, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Costa Coffee. We dived into the personal inflection points that shaped his journey as a supply chain professional and explored how adaptability and exposure to diverse cultures can lead to transforming operations for sustained value. Francisco shared his insights on how embracin
#173: Ports, Global Trade and What Matters Most in Transportation
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In episode 173 of the Leaders in Value Chain Podcast, my guest is Keith Svendsen, an influential figure in the port operations industry and CEO of APM Terminals- one of the world's largest port operators. We discussed the extensive networks of APM Terminals and how they overcome the logistical challenges in over 40 countries while ensuring constant and efficient glob
#172: Corning, Leaving a legacy and Non-Executive Boards
*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*In this episode, I interviewed Cheryl Capps, Board Member at Integer Holdings (NYSE: ITGR), World 50 Group, Elementum, ketteQ, and o9 Solutions, Inc. We looked back at her career in the corporate world- how she successfully transitioned from one stage of her career to another and how speaking the language of different functions greatly helped her.Cheryl shared with me an
#171: Managing Supply Chain in a Spin Off and Navigating Purpose in Consumer Health
Bart is the Chief Supply Chain Officer of Haleon, which he helped through the spin off journey from GSK. He also spent 14 years at Reckitt, where he was Head of Quality, Safety Sustainability and Compliance as well as Head of Global Operations for RB Health and held various other roles in the global health supply chain.Bart previously worked at Unilever for over a decade in a number of roles acros
#170: How to beat distractions and create a focused work environment
Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford.Nir co-founded and sold two tech companies since 2003 and was dubbed by The M.I.T. Technology Review as, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” H
#169: Turning Academia into Sustainable Resilience
Nadine Kiratli-Schneider is the Vice President of Supply Chain Risk and Sustainability at Schaeffler. She previously headed the corporate inbound supply chain, bridging logistics and sourcing for supplier criteria. Prior to Schaeffler, she was an Assistant Professor Of Purchasing and SCM at the university.With a strong background in academia and a passion for effective solutions, Nadine combines s
#168: Unveiling Excellence in Automotive Supply Chain Leadership
Houssam is the Group VP supply chain of FORVIA, a $30 billion automotive company. He manages a supply chain of 12,000 people located in 250 plants globally.Houssam has an international background and a deep passion for the automotive industry. He takes great pride in supply chain and operations.Prior to joining FORVIA, he worked in various Supply Chain roles at large companies across industrial an
#167: How to build a logistics unicorn and make India the global talent hub
Deepak Garg was the Founder of Rivigo, where he built the most recent logistics unicorn in India.Rivigo transformed how transport was done in India by creating a relay truck model, where no driver would drive for more than four to five hours at a stretch and would return home the same day.Deepak has now started AnywhereJobs, with the intent of skilling 10 million Indian Talents for global job oppo
#166: Diversity, Purpose, and Passion in Pharma Supply Chain
Frederic Brut is the head of the supply chain EEMEA and the Asia Pacific, China & Japan Region for MSD. He describes himself as an inclusive leader, adapting with speed and agility to a continuously changing world. Prior to MSD, he held a number of Head of SC and Operations positions in various sectors, including Retail, Building Material products, and Pharmaceutical wholesaling in Europe and
#165: M&As, Managing P&Ls and Running Refresco's SCM
Christoph Häusler joined Refresco in 2021 as Chief Manufacturing Officer. Christoph is an experienced Supply Chain & Manufacturing executive with an international track record. He has held several senior executive supply chain roles at Reckitt Benckiser since 2007, most recently as Member of the Executive Committee for the Hygiene Business leading the End-to-End Supply. He started his career a
#164: From ‘Hell’ to Heights: Journey in Supply Chain Leadership
Melanie Haas is the EVP of Supply Management at Rosenberger Group. Prior to Rosenberger, she brought an impressive 16-year experience at Continental AG, working in different countries and roles within supply chain and operations. Melanie is passionate about technologies serving supply chain, by integrating technology she not only enhances customer satisfaction but also massively drives up producti
#163: Conagra’s Operations, SCM, and Sustainable Initiatives
Alexandre "Ale" Eboli is the Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Conagra Brands. He has end-to-end supply chain responsibilities for the company, overseeing the manufacturing, procurement, environment, health and safety, plant quality, logistics, and transportation and warehousing teams.Ale earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of M
#162: Supply Chain, Sustainability and Leadership at Hempel - a CEO perspective
Michael Hansen was appointed Group President & Chief Executive Officer of Hempel in October 2022. Michael joined Hempel in May 2017 as Group Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, before becoming Executive Vice President of Energy & Infrastructure. He previously worked for 19 years at Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, where he most recently held the p
#161: Apple’s supply chain, China and Vision Pro
Patrick McGee is the FT’s San Francisco correspondent covering Apple and US technology. He was previously in Frankfurt, writing about the Volkswagen scandal and the challenge to German carmakers from electric vehicles and self-driving tech. He joined the Financial Times in 2013 to cover Asian markets from Hong Kong.He was previously a bond reporter at the Wall Street Journal in New York. He has a
#160: From Mom of 3 to COO: The Unconventional Climb
On was born in the Swiss Alps with one goal: to transform the sensation of running. In 12 years, On has become a global sportswear brand, which continues to challenge "status quo", through innovation, commitment to performance and sustainability, and passion to inspire people to explore, move, and dream. During Jiahui’s 8 years at On, the company grew its global team from 40 to 2,000, we
#159: Logistics in Saudi Arabia and Development Vision for 2030
Loay Mashabi has been the Deputy Minister for Logistics Services at the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services since April 2021. He has also been a board member of Saudia Cargo since August 2021 and a board member of Saudi Exports from June 2021.Prior to his current position, Mashabi was the deputy governor for planning and development at Saudi Customs from September 2019 to March 2021. He s
#158: Leading with Authenticity and Integrity
Marika Lindstrom is currently the Head of Indirect Materials and Services Procurement at Philip Morris. She has 25 years of procurement and supply chain experience in consumer electronics and FMCGs with companies such as Unilever and Nokia. She's very passionate about sustainability and driving procurement integration with businesses to deliver growth, value, and innovation.Discover more deta
#157: Death of Globalization and Rise of Regionalization
John Manners-Bell is the Chief Executive of Transport Intelligence, one of the leading market research companies specializing in the transport and logistics industry. He is also the Founder of the Foundation for Future Supply Chain, where he and his team deal with a couple of topics related to different manufacturing companies, how they operate, and how they send their footprints around the world,
#156: How Siemens Smart Infracture SCM Works
Sven Markert currently serves as the Head of Supply Chain & Logistics - Siemens Smart Infrastructure at Siemens AG. In his role, he is responsible for SCM Logistics with more than 4000 employees across several business units. He is also managing and developing his own shared service operation for customer service and logistics.Sven is an executive International leader with 20+ years of busines
#155: The Origin of "Supply Chain" and Supercharging the SCM of the Future
Dr. Wolfgang M. Partsch is a pioneer in Supply Chain Management and an internationally recognized thought leader in this field. He has also played a key role in the development of many innovative Supply Chain concepts. And, he was the Project Manager of the first ever recorded Supply Chain Management project in the world.He has a great deal of experience in integrating and coordinating the entire
#154: Embrace changes and Growth with Passion and Curiosity
Markus Reckling is currently the Chief Sales Officer Post and Parcel at DHL Group.He was the Managing Director of DHL Express Germany, with DHL Express being the leading international Courier company and part of the leading international logistics provider DHL Group. Markus has worked for the Group for more than 20 years, holding different positions including Head of Corporate Development and Mana
#153: The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and the Future of Work
Professor Yossi Sheffi is Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL), and Director and Founder of the Master of Engineering in Logistics Program. He is a faculty member of the MIT Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, as well as the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society. Professor Sheffi has shared his knowledge through his books, including his latest, &qu
#152: Thomas Knudsen, Non Executive Chair at Toll Group
Thomas Knudsen has been servis as Non Executive Chair of Toll Group since July 2022. Having previously served as Managing Director at Toll Group between 2020 to 2022, as well prior to that as Toll’s President of Global Forwarding.Thomas is a senior executive with a global logistics career spanning more than 25 years. Thomas has held executive leadership, commercial, trade and route management role
#151: Dr. Thomas Schamberg, SVP Supply Chain at Evonik
Dr. Thomas Schamberg is the SVP Supply Chain at Evonik, one of the largest specialty chemicals groups in the world. As a global lead, Thomas ensures consistency and excellence across the supply chain, overseeing standards, performance, and best practices. In his previous role as VP of Supply Chain Solutions, he led an in-house consulting team, delivering transformative results through the implemen
#150: Paul Campbell, Senior Vice President Supply Chain Europe at PepsiCo
Paul Campbell is a 22-year PepsiCo veteran with experience working across all aspects of Supply Chain, including manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, customer facing and planning. Paul has worked in developing markets, leading the Supply Chain organization across Eastern Europe, and in developed markets, working in the UK Snacks business in several executive manufacturing roles. He has also led
#149: Vijayan Chinnasami, Chief Operations Officer of Ultra Clean Technology
Vijayan Chinnasami is the Chief Operations Officer of Ultra Clean Technology (UCT). UCT is one of the leaders and providers of products and services for the semiconductor industry. They are the ones that make the tools that make the semiconductors. An extremely essential key point in this extremely valuable industry that we've read about and seen so much in the news lately.Vijayan is a season
#148: Marisa Parabaugh, SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at AdventHealth
Marisa Parabaugh is the SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at AdventHealth. AdventHealth is a very large healthcare provider with 80,000 employees serving 6 million-plus patients every year with 51 hospital campuses operating in nine states in the US. And Marissa generously decided to share a couple of interesting case studies with us on the way they run their supply chain.Discover more details he
#147: Nada Sanders, Professor of Supply Chain Management D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University
Nada Sanders is a distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University. She also served as a visiting professor at MIT and Harvard Business School. She teaches and has educated lots of people across many years in the field of supply chain management, with a particular focus on strategic supply chain design, demand management, and techn
#146: David Simchi-Levi, Professor of Engineering Systems at MIT
David Simchi Levi is a well-known figure in the world of supply chain and engineering. He is a Professor of Engineering Systems at MIT. He founded a few companies over the course of his career in the realm of supply chain data analytics. He is an expert in the fields of supply chain management, operations, and business analytics. And he has published several books on the topic that are being read
#145: Mourad Tamoud, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Schneider Electric
Mourad Tamoud joined Schneider Electric in 1997 as Supply Chain & Logistics Manager. In 2012 he became Senior VP of Global Supply Chain China, a post in which he had oversight of manufacturing and distribution operations for the region, and was responsible for safety, quality, customer satisfaction, procurement, and supply chain.Mourad was first appointed to the position of Executive Vice Pres
#144: Tim Drury, CSCO at Americana Foods
Tim Drury is the Chief Supply Chain Officer of Americana Foods, which he joined in 2021. Prior to that, Tim had spent 20+ years with Unilever. During his long journey there, he spent time managing their supply chains across Europe, Asia, and Africa. In his last role there, he had leadership responsibility for more than 30,000 employees across the Middle East and Africa. Discover more details here.
#143: Harald Emberger, CSCO, Head of Supply Chain at Beiersdorf
Harald Emberger joined Beiersdorf AG in 2015 as Chief Supply Chain Officer and a member of the Executive Committee. In this role, Harald has overall responsibility for the end-to-end supply chain globally. Prior to joining Beiersdorf, Harald held a variety of supply chain leadership roles with Unilever and Mars Inc. Harald’s background and experience present a truly global image. Throughout his ca
#142: David Prchala, Chief Operating Officer of Bugaboo
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