Predictive systems. Circular design. Real-time decisions. That’s the 2030 supply chain according to ChatGPT. But here’s the twist: It’s not tech alone that wins. It’s leadership that can connect the dots - geopolitics, AI, talent, and trust - in real time.

Featured in Mecalux Magazine: From Source to Sold shares shelf space with Vikram Agarwal, COO of Danone, in a deep dive into what it really takes to lead a global supply chain in today’s world. It's never too late to grab your copy of the book: sourcetosold.com

Hard truths shouldn’t be whispered. Radu reminds us: in the best teams, saying the uncomfortable thing isn’t risky, it’s expected. Silence isn’t a sign of harmony. It’s a warning sign. Listen closely to the room. Or risk losing the voices that matter most.

Behind every iPhone is a supply chain story that reshaped a nation. In this episode, Patrick McGee joins us to unpack how Apple became a $55B-a-year economic engine for China and a quiet architect of its tech ascent. alcottglobal.com/podcast/leader…

What are the boldest supply chain leaders focused on in 2025? It’s not about chasing headlines. It’s about building systems that scale, adapt, and lead. Leadership is the supply chain’s strongest lever. Pull it early.

Join us in Episode 208 of Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast featuring Patrick McGee, Journalist and Author of "Apple in China". Hosted by Radu Palamariu. Listen to the full episode here. alcottglobal.com/podcast/leader…

Disruption tested us. Resilience defined us. Professor Kai Hoberg joins the jury of this year’s Leaders in Supply Chain Awards to celebrate the leaders behind the scenes - those who didn’t just keep things moving, but moved their companies forward. linkedin.com/events/leaders…

Jaya reminds us what too many still hope isn’t true: supply chains aren’t waiting to stabilize. The leaders shaping tomorrow’s value chains are already building through volatility, not beyond it. Transformation starts now, not later.

What does it take to run a supply chain that smells like success? Manuel Wildberger leads European operations at Givaudan, overseeing an 800M CHF supply chain that supports flavors and fragrances for 150+ countries. alcottglobal.com/podcast/leader…

GenAI isn’t a future hire. It’s a teammate you can onboard today. Those who treat AI like a tool miss its full potential. Teams that treat it like a collaborator (testing, learning, and scaling early) are the ones building compounding advantages. Pilot fast. Scale faster.

Join us in Episode 209 of Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast featuring Manuel Wildberger, Head of Operations for Europe Taste & Wellbeing at Givaudan, Hosted by Fei Yu. Listen to the full episode here. alcottglobal.com/podcast/leader…

The most successful supply chain leaders in 2025 aren’t just building better systems - they’re building better leaders. Tech can optimize a process. But only people can transform it. Who’s a leader you know who does this brilliantly? Tag them below.

What does it take to automate ESG compliance at scale? In this episode, Alberto Zamora, Co-Founder and CEO of osapiens, talks about building a platform that helps companies manage supplier risk, stay audit-ready, and lead decarbonization efforts. alcottglobal.com/podcast/leader…

If you lead people, go where the work happens. Stephanie’s advice is simple: get off the strategy deck and into the factory. True empathy is built shoulder-to-shoulder, not over KPIs, but over shared effort. Respect is earned where sleeves are rolled up.

The countdown is on: 30 leaders. 30 stories. One month from now, this year's Top 30 Leaders in Supply Chain will take the spotlight. Be part of this global movement: linkedin.com/events/leaders…

The global economy in 2025 won’t look like it did in 2000. Supply chains are already shifting. alcottglobal.com/infographic/gd…

When technology meets talent, supply chains transform. In this episode, Nitin Jayakrishnan, Co-founder & CEO of Pando talks about how AI-driven logistics is rewriting the rules of supply chain automation. Listen in: alcottglobal.com/podcast/leader…

Resilient supply chains aren’t lucky breaks. They’re built on choices that most companies avoid until it’s too late. What happens when your tried-and-true playbook stops working? It isn’t just about surviving the next disruption, it’s about owning the game when it hits.

For Mike Corbo, former CSCO at Colgate-Palmolive, the Leaders in Supply Chain Awards is more than an event, it’s a moment to celebrate the people behind the work that keeps the world running. Join us in celebrating those who do it best: linkedin.com/events/leaders…

If you’re not close to the business, you’re not close to the customer. Radu reminds us: customer-centricity is the backbone of real supply chain leadership. The moment we disconnect from that focus, everything else becomes reactive. Let that be your compass.