Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast
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.
Episodes
222 episodes
#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 chai...
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Episode 17
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23:08
#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 m...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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33:08
#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 ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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39:11
#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 Mic...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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30:58
#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 globa...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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33:59
#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 digit...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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24:34
#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 appli...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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33:41
#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 pat...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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#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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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36:21
#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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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39:03
#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 remarkab...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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38:44
#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. R...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:32
#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 D...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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31:28
#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 r...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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29:50
#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 w...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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27:59
#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 achi...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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36:24
#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 in...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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22:18
#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...
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Season 1
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Episode 200
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16:49
#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,...
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Season 1
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Episode 199
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#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 integrat...
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Season 1
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Episode 198
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43:38
#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, highlig...
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Season 1
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Episode 197
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43:51
#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 silo...
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Season 1
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Episode 196
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39:38
#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...
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Season 1
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Episode 195
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43:16
#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 jou...
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Season 1
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Episode 194
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33:12
#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 su...
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Season 1
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Episode 193
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