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The Future Supply Chain Leader
Are you ready to become The Supply Chain Leader of the Future? Alcott Global 2022 Quarter 4 Report DOWNLOAD REPORT Name(Required) E-mail(Required) Complete the form to download the full report and learn from the best leaders in the industry. Are you ready to become the Supply Chain Leader of the Future? Global product makers have
The Uneven Reality of Agentic AI in Supply Chains
As interest in agentic AI accelerates, supply chain leaders are facing a recurring challenge: distinguishing between systems that advise and those that actually act. While many products are marketed as “agentic,” most still stop short of execution, offering recommendations while humans retain control. The Agentic AI Supply Chain Map was created to document where that
Where Talent Meets Technology in Supply Chain Resilience
Supply chains are no strangers to disruption. But today’s challenges (from AI acceleration to geopolitical tensions) are hitting faster, deeper, and more frequently than ever. “Resilience” used to mean backup suppliers or buffer inventory. Now it means something else entirely. At the 2025 Air Cargo Southeast Asia conference, Radu Palamariu challenged logistics leaders to rethink
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Skills Needed to Survive and Thrive in Supply Chain in 2023
Photo by Karen Lau on Unsplash Written by: Adam Leffert If you’re just starting a career in supply chain, how do you determine where to direct your focus? Which skills will be most in demand as we enter 2023? One way to break down this seemingly vast question is to identify the challenges that supply
Collaboration for a Sustainable Supply Chain
(Image by Freepik) Every year, the topic of sustainability in the supply chains becomes more visible: Earth Day, World Economic Forum conferences, and, of course, at the beginning of every year when pledges for the next 30 years are being made. And the intention is real, while the struggles are as real as they can
What Makes a Top Supply Chain Talent?
Photo by August de Richelieu by Radu Palamariu, Managing Director of Alcott Global There has been an increasing demand for exceptional supply chain executives in recent years. As the world becomes more interconnected, businesses are under pressure to optimize their resources to stay competitive. To meet this demand, there is a need for effective top
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The Future Supply Chain Leader
Are you ready to become The Supply Chain Leader of the Future? Alcott Global 2022 Quarter 4 Report DOWNLOAD REPORT Name(Required) E-mail(Required) Complete the form to download the full report and learn from the best leaders in the industry. Are you ready to become the Supply Chain Leader of the Future? Global product makers have
Top 30 Supply Chain Leaders – 2022 Q3 Report
TOP 30 SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERS Leaders in Supply Chain Awards 2022 DOWNLOAD REPORT Complete the form to download the full report and learn from the best leaders in the industry. Recognizing and Celebrating the Supply Chain Leaders Alcott Global rewards excellence in the global Supply Chain industry at the first annual Leaders in Supply Chain
Collaboration, Sustainability, and Career Transition Report
COLLABORATION, SUSTAINABILITY, CULTURE, AND CAREER TRANSITION Quarter II – 2022 Edition DOWNLOAD REPORT Complete the form to download the full report and learn from the best leaders in the industry. SUMMARY OF THE REPORT CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Much has been shared by today’s leaders of supply chain organizations’ on Collaboration, Sustainability, and Organizational Culture, which
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#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
#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
#18: Leading Through Change with Curiosity with Anne-Laure Le Cunff of Ness Labs
*Hosted by Daniel Marva In this episode, I sat down with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, a neuroscientist-turned-founder of Ness Labs, whose work reshapes how we think about decision-making, burnout, and clarity under pressure. Anne-Laure breaks down the psychology behind why we chase certainty and how tiny experiments can lead to growth, especially in high-stakes supply chain