Best Alcott Global Podcasts (2024)

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#198: Danone and the 4Cs of Supply Chain Excellence 43:38

21d ago43:38

43:38

*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 chain…

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#197: Purpose of Essity, End-to-end, and Holistic Leadership 43:51

29d ago43:51

43:51

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 subseque…

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#196: Smarter Collaboration: A New Approach to Breaking Down Barriers and Transforming Work 39:38

1M ago39:38

39:38

*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 t…

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#195: The CEO’s view of Supply Chain, PEs and Indian brands 43:19

2M ago43:19

43:19

*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 me…

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#194: Transforming Dairy Supply Chains and Overcoming the "Perfect Storm" 33:12

3M ago33:12

33:12

*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…

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#80: The Supply Chain Mindset: Cost Center vs Value-Adding 36:37

3M ago36:37

36:37

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Kent Ledgerwood, the Senior Vice President of Value Engineering at One Network. We discussed his extensive experience in the supply chain industry and his insights on the evolving role of technology in addressing the challenges facing businesses today. We also discussed the trends and disr…

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#193: Holistic Sustainability for Greener Supply Chains 23:24

3M ago23:24

23:24

*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 n…

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#192: Bechtel and SCM in the EPC Industry 24:16

4M ago24:16

24:16

*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 in…

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#191: From Finance to Supply Chain and case studies from Intel 33:23

4M ago33:23

33:23

*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 f…

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#190: Cost Reduction, Supplier Relationships and Innovation 35:40

4M ago35:40

35:40

*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 rol…

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#189: Microsoft, Circular Economy, and Leadership Principles 36:33

5M ago36:33

36:33

*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,…

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#188: Sennder and Lessons in Building a Trucking Unicorn 34:27

5M ago34:27

34:27

*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 …

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#187: Surrounded by Idiots and How to Write a Bestseller 41:19

6M ago41:19

41:19

*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 understandi…

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#79: Boosting E-commerce Growth through Technology and Culture 33:33

6M ago33:33

33:33

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* I had a great conversation with Tobias Sjölin, CTO of Fulfilment & Logistics at Boozt. In this episode, we discussed Tobias's career journey- helping to build Boozt's in-house technology capabilities from seven developers to over 200 today. He shares insights into Boozt's entrepreneurial culture and how it empowers team…

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#186: Shaping a Greener Future for Chemical Supply Chains 40:06

6M ago40:06

40:06

*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…

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#185: Ditching the Self-Doubt Tax by Developing Authentic Confidence at Work 34:06

6M ago34:06

34:06

*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…

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#184: What it Takes to be a Great Chief Supply Chain Officer with SupplyChainBrain 25:10

6M ago25:10

25:10

*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: Instagr…

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#183: Finding Your Magic in the Workplace 24:16

6M ago24:16

24:16

*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-acceptan…

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#78: In Supply Chain Design, Fun is Not Optional, Fun is Required 51:39

6M ago51:39

51:39

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* I had a great conversation with Donald Hicks, CEO and Founder of Optilogic. He had such a wonderful career journey as a leader in his field. He shared in our conversation how a talk from a college student back when he was young inspired him to pursue a career as an Operations Research Systems Engineer. We also dived int…

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#182: The Origin Story of Reebok and How It Became the Iconic Brand It Is Today 48:32

7M ago48:32

48:32

*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 run…

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#181: Think Remarkable, Don’t Follow Your Passion, and Leadership 49:15

7M ago49:15

49:15

*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…

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#77: Embracing Resiliency and Eliminating Supply Chain Risks 38:36

7M ago38:36

38:36

*Hosted by Andrei Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Jennifer Bisceglie, Founder and CEO of Interos. We started the discussion with some of the highlights of Jennifer’s career—starting a company 19 years ago. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of transparency in the supply chain, mentioning how technology helps. Discover more details here. Q…

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#180: Managing Retail Transformation, Talent, and Leadership 24:00

7M ago24:00

24:00

*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 les…

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#179: What Makes the Beauty Industry’s Supply Chain Different 26:28

7M ago26:28

26:28

*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…

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#178: New Balance Story - How Innovation and People Helped Double Revenue 36:47

8M ago36:47

36:47

*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 …

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#177: Building Kenvue, Cross Industry Success and People 40:36

8M ago40:36

40:36

*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 …

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#176: Geopolitics, Green Economy, the Monkey and the Money 46:06

8M ago46:06

46:06

*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.…

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#175: Journey to CEO, AVON’s Omnichannel and Value Chain Development 41:16

8M ago41:16

41:16

*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 …

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#174: Principles to Grow Costa Coffee's Reach Exponentially 29:59

9M ago29:59

29:59

*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 v…

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#173: Ports, Global Trade and What Matters Most in Transportation 29:06

9M ago29:06

29:06

*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 countr…

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#172: Corning, Leaving a legacy and Non-Executive Boards 39:08

9M ago39:08

39:08

*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 fun…

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#76: Exploring the Impact of Transformative Tech in India's Logistics 44:00

10M ago44:00

44:00

In this episode, I interviewed Pali Tripathi, the CEO of Taabi Mobility, an Indian conglomerate. She has 16 years of experience across diverse leadership roles across Unilever, EY, Booz, and CEAT Tyres. We discussed how logistics, infrastructure, and technology contribute to the business momentum in India, what value Taabi Mobility brings to its cu…

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#171: Managing Supply Chain in a Spin Off and Navigating Purpose in Consumer Health 33:55

11M ago33:55

33:55

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 Un…

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#170: How to beat distractions and create a focused work environment 35:03

11M ago35:03

35:03

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 Revi…

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#169: Turning Academia into Sustainable Resilience 38:31

12M ago38:31

38:31

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…

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#75: Anticipate and Act - the new norm in Supply Chain 41:47

1y ago41:47

41:47

David Warrick is a thought leader and industry expert in the field of Global Supply Chain and is currently the Executive Vice President, Enterprise at Overhaul. In his current role, he is responsible for the strategy and growth of the Enterprise business, as well as being a key member of the Executive Team. Overhaul, is a software-based, supply-cha…

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#168: Unveiling Excellence in Automotive Supply Chain Leadership 47:15

1y ago47:15

47:15

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…

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#167: How to build a logistics unicorn and make India the global talent hub 32:09

1y ago32:09

32:09

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 sk…

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#166: Diversity, Purpose, and Passion in Pharma Supply Chain 32:06

1y ago32:06

32:06

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,…

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#165: M&As, Managing P&Ls and Running Refresco's SCM 30:12

1y ago30:12

30:12

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 …

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#164: From ‘Hell’ to Heights: Journey in Supply Chain Leadership 29:15

1y ago29:15

29:15

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 …

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#163: Conagra’s Operations, SCM, and Sustainable Initiatives 42:01

1y ago42:01

42:01

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 Admin…

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#162: Supply Chain, Sustainability and Leadership at Hempel - a CEO perspective 35:57

1y ago35:57

35:57

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 compan…

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#161: Apple’s supply chain, China and Vision Pro 35:50

1y ago35:50

35:50

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 reporte…

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#160: From Mom of 3 to COO: The Unconventional Climb 28:57

1y ago28:57

28:57

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 g…

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#159: Logistics in Saudi Arabia and Development Vision for 2030 36:45

1+ y ago36:45

36:45

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 Sa…

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#158: Leading with Authenticity and Integrity 23:39

1+ y ago23:39

23:39

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 gro…

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#157: Death of Globalization and Rise of Regionalization 26:07

1+ y ago26:07

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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, an…

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#156: How Siemens Smart Infracture SCM Works 36:38

1+ y ago36:38

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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…

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#155: The Origin of "Supply Chain" and Supercharging the SCM of the Future 30:33

1+ y ago30:33

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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 exp…

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