Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast is one of our projects focused on bringing some of the best thought leaders in the industry, pick their brains and share it with as many interested listeners as possible. We want to connect you with global experts, thought leaders, and executives in all things value chain. We talk about Supply Chain's leading-edge technologies, leadership stories, and personal success habits.
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We interview some of the best entrepreneurs, experts and executives in the tech and eCommerce space. We want to share their perspective on the current trends, their stories about success and failure and how they attract and recruit talent. Our aim is to keep it real and simple - share the relevant lessons and have an open conversation. Follow-ups on our website for more details: https://www.alcottglobal.com/
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Leaders in Supply Chain Talent will bring some of the best HR Leaders to talk about talent, people, leadership, and some of the best case studies out there.
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We started Leaders in Supply Chain LATAM to spark conversations with you on supply chain technologies, manufacturing, logistics solutions and services.We are connecting the global supply chain and logistics ecosystem and we are continuing this trend by interconnecting companies worldwide. With our newly established LATAM branch, we carry these connections forward.
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#197: Purpose of Essity, End-to-end, and Holistic Leadership
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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
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*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
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*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"
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*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
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*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
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*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
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*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
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*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
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*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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#57: Overcoming Industry-Specific Challenges and Changes
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ESPAÑOL: Randall ha sido Site Manager en River Point Medical durante más de 2 años, con funciones anteriores como Director de Operaciones en Resonetics durante casi 2 años y Director Regional de Operaciones y Cadena de Suministro en Griffith Foods durante más de 4 años. Antes de estas responsabilidades, Randall trabajó para Panduit como Gerente Sen…
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#189: Microsoft, Circular Economy, and Leadership Principles
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*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
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*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
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*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
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*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
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*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
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*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
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*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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#56: Navigating Culture and Change in Global Supply Chain Management
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ESPAÑOL: Victoria Cobos es la Vicepresidenta de Operaciones EMEA en Deckers Brands con sede en Londres, Inglaterra, durante más de 2 años. Paralelamente, Victoria ha estado trabajando con gRIP Venture Studio, liderando el seminario web sobre cómo introducir startups en cadenas de suministro sostenibles y receptivas desde julio de 2020. Antes de est…
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#183: Finding Your Magic in the Workplace
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*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
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*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
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*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
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*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
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*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
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*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
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*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
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*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
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*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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#55: Strategic Projects and Customer Experience Insights in Supply Chain
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ESPAÑOL: Tania es la Directora de Operaciones Logísticas y Servicio al Cliente de General Mills con sede en Brasil. Es una ejecutiva con más de 20 años de experiencia en cadena de suministro, farmacéutica y bienes de consumo. Antes de esta asignación, Tania fue Líder Regional de la Cadena de Suministro para Sudamérica para Zoetis durante más de 4 a…
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#176: Geopolitics, Green Economy, the Monkey and the Money
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*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
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*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
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*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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#54: Vision for Logistics Growth in Latin America
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ESPAÑOL: Antonio Domínguez es el Presidente de la Región de América Latina y el Caribe en A.P. Moller-Maersk. Antonio ha desarrollado su carrera como líder clave en la Industria Logística a lo largo de más de 28 años en A.P. Moller-Maersk en América Latina en posiciones de liderazgo: Director General de Área para Centroamérica, Andina y el Mar Cari…
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#173: Ports, Global Trade and What Matters Most in Transportation
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*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
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*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
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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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#53: Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in Metallurgical Industries
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ESPAÑOL: Jacobo Alvarado es el CSCO de Aceros Guatemala y lleva casi 22 años en esta organización. Durante este tiempo, desempeñó diferentes roles como Gerente de Ventas en El Salvador & Belice, Gerente de Línea y Ventas Norte de Guatemala & Belice, y Gerente de Líneas de Mallas Soldadas. ENGLISH: Jacobo Alvarado is the CSCO at Aceros Guatemala and…
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#171: Managing Supply Chain in a Spin Off and Navigating Purpose in Consumer Health
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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
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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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#52: Optimizing Medical Device Supply Chains in ATL Technology
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ESPAÑOL: Roy Calderón ha sido el Gerente General y Líder de ATL Technology en Costa Rica durante los últimos dos años. Anteriormente, ha desempeñado diferentes funciones en la industria médica dentro de Phillips, CRx Life Science, Establishment Labs, Abbot y Allergan, durante más de 14 años desempeñando funciones como Director de Cadena de Suminist…
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#169: Turning Academia into Sustainable Resilience
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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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#51: Technology's Role in Business and Supply Chain Transformation
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ESPAÑOL: Rodolfo Leitón es el director general de Coamesa, una empresa de bienes de consumo que opera en Centroamérica. Además, es miembro del Consejo Asesor de Antiguos Alumnos del Decano del Walton College of Business de la Universidad de Arkansas. Ocasionalmente imparte cursos de emprendimiento en la Universidad de Costa Rica, forma parte del di…
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#75: Anticipate and Act - the new norm in Supply Chain
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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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#49: Transition from Engineering to Procurement Supply Chain
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ESPAÑOL: Eliane Cantão es Directora de Cadena de Suministro para LATAM de Nissan en Brasil. Anteriormente, Eliane trabajó en Cummings y en Valid en el área de adquisiciones. Anteriormente, Eliane pasó más de 16 años en la industria farmacéutica y Takeda se desempeñó como gerente de proyectos de cadena de suministro y otras funciones. Antes de Taked…
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#168: Unveiling Excellence in Automotive Supply Chain Leadership
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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
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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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#50: Perfecting Synchronization of Fresh Product Supply Chains
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ESPAÑOL: Sergio Mancilla es vice presidente para Sudamérica y gerente general de Del Monte Fresh Produce en Chile desde hace más de 11 años. Anteriormente se desempeñó como Senior VP de operaciones en Florida, EE. UU. y estuvo liderando la adquisición de Fresh Del Monte por parte del nuevo propietario. Antes de estas experiencias usted trabajó en l…
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#166: Diversity, Purpose, and Passion in Pharma Supply Chain
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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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#48: Insights from a Decades-Long Journey in Consumer Industry
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ESPAÑOL: Gustavo Castellanos es el Gerente General del Clúster de Colombia, Ecuador y Venezuela para Kimberly- Clark y cuenta con más de 25 años de experiencia en el sector de bienes de consumo masivo, trabajando en diferentes geografías y categorías a nivel local, regional y global. Hoy, es responsable de la operación integral del negocio y tiene …
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#165: M&As, Managing P&Ls and Running Refresco's SCM
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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
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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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