Español:
George Kurian es el Vicepresidente de Cadena de Suministro y Logística de Michelin Norte América durante más de 2 años, anteriormente ocupó el cargo de Vicepresidente de Cadena de Suministro, Logística y Servicio al Cliente para la región de África, India y Medio Oriente durante más de 4 años, ubicado en Dubai. Antes de este cargo, fue Gerente de Operaciones de la Cadena de Suministro Europea – Automóviles de Pasajeros durante más de 4 años, proveniente del cargo de Gerente de Abastecimiento Estratégico. Antes de Michelin, trabajó para SAP como Gerente, Oficina de Gestión de Proyectos, en Arcelor Mittal como Gerente, Gerente de Programas – Upstream Supply Chain y Consultor en Louis Vuitton.
English:
George Kurian is the Vice President Supply Chain & Logistics, Michelin North America for more than 2 years, previously he had the role for VP, Supply Chain, Logistics & Customer Service, for Africa, India & Middle East Region for over 4 years, located in Dubai. Before this role, he was Manager, European Supply Chain Operations – Passenger Car for over 4 years, coming from the role of Strategic Sourcing Manager. Before Michelin, we worked for SAP as Manager, Project Management Office, in Arcelor Mittal Manager, Program Manager – Upstream Supply Chain and Consultant in Louis Vuitton.
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George Kurian: LinkedIn
Algunos de los aspectos más destacados del podcast:
- Introducción de George Kurian
- Tus primeros pasos en Arcelor Mitaal.
- Tu traslado a SAP. ¿Cómo fue el trabajo en SAP?
- Un nuevo reto por delante pasar a Michelin como Gerente de Abastecimiento Estratégico. Cuéntanos al respecto.
- Te mudas a Europa como responsable de operaciones de la cadena de suministro europea para turismos. ¿Cómo fue este reto?
- Un nuevo desafío liderando la región de Medio Oriente como VP, Cadena de Suministro, Logística y Servicio al Cliente. Región de África, India y Medio Oriente
- ¿Cómo lidiaste con el bloqueo de SC durante la Pandemia?
- Un nuevo desafío en EE. UU. como Vicepresidente de Cadena de Suministro y Logística, Michelin North América
- ¿Cómo ve la relevancia clave de la digitalización a través de la Cadena de Suministro?
- ¿Qué recomienda a los nuevos profesionales en SC?
- ¿Cuál es su mensaje final para la audiencia?
- Despedida
Some of the highlights from the podcast:
- Introduction of George Kurian
- Your initial steps in Arcelor Mitaal.
- Your movement to SAP. How was it work in SAP?
- A new challenge ahead moving to Michelin as Strategic Sourcing Manager. Tell us about it.
- You move to Europe as European Supply Chain Operations Manager for passenger cars. How it was this challenge?
- A new challenge leading the Middle east region as VP, Supply Chain, Logistics & Customer Service. Africa, India & Middle East Region
- How did you deal with the SC blocking during the Pandemic?
- A new challenge in USA as Vice President Supply Chain & Logistics, Michelin North America
- How do you see the key relevance of the digitalization through the Supply Chain?
- What do you recommend to the new professionals in SC?
- Which is your final message to the audience?
- Farewell
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About the Host:
The host, Xabier Basañez is a well-rounded Supply Chain expert, with end-to-end experience in different industries: FMCG, Logistics, 3PL, and Retail. He is a natural Processes synchronizer strengthening organizational operations. He loves to connect supply chain professionals to create spaces for discussion and analysis, focusing on LATAM & USA.
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Through the years, we have grown as an organization and our offerings with it. One of our initiatives, the learning solutions- training and supply chain academy, is focused on transforming leadership- self-leadership, executive presence, influence capital, and business acumen. Through Supplify, we aim to match corporations with the top technology companies to solve their supply chain and logistics challenges with a focus on innovation and digital transformation.
We are in constant touch with the leaders in supply chain, inviting them to inspire the supply chain professionals in thought-provoking podcast episodes and events, and showcasing what is possible at the yearly Leaders in Supply Chain Awards.
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