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Gabriela Alejandra es Directora General de Ceva Logistics en México en los últimos 3 años. Antes de este cargo, fue Gerente General Regional en la Región de Monterrey y Gerente de Estación durante más de 4 años, Gerente de Operaciones en Guadalajara durante aproximadamente 5 años y funciones anteriores en Eagle Global Logística y Effem.

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Gabriela Alejandra is the Managing Director at Ceva Logistics in Mexico for the last 3 years, Previous to this role she was Regional General Manager in the Monterrey Region and Station Manager for over 4 years, Operation Manager in Guadalajara for about 5 years and in previous roles in Eagle Global Logistics and Effem.

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Gabriela Alejandra Lopez Orantes: LinkedIn

Algunos de los aspectos más destacados del podcast:

  • Introducción de Gabriela Alejandra López Orantes
  • Tus pasos iniciales en Effem como Gerente de Planificación de Recursos de Distribución en Querétaro.
  • Su traslado a EGL Eagle Global Logistics en Guadalajara, como Gerente Administrativo.
  • El comienzo de una carrera en Ceva Logística:
    • Comenzó como Gerente de Operaciones responsable de las operaciones Aéreas, Marítimas y Terrestres.
    • ¿Qué desafíos enfrentó en este nuevo rol?
    • Fuiste ascendido a Gerente de Estación en Monterrey. ¿Cómo fue este nuevo desafío en esta región crítica?
    • Un nuevo desafío liderando la región como Gerente General Regional
  • ¿Cómo enfrentó el Covid 19 en la operación?
  • Fue nombrado Gerente General de México, una nueva responsabilidad y un nuevo desafío.
    • ¿Cómo lideró la implementación de la Diversidad y la inclusión en la organización?
    • ¿Cuáles considera que son las cinco prioridades principales en las que un CEO debe enfocarse en la organización para asegurar el éxito en la industria?
  • ¿Cuáles son las tendencias futuras que cambiarán la forma en que definimos y usamos la tecnología logística hoy en día?
  • ¿Qué recomendación y consejo le daría a los profesionales para el desarrollo de sus carreras en la Industria y Cadena de Suministro?
  • ¿Cuál es su mensaje final para la audiencia?
  • Despedida

Some of the highlights from the podcast:

  • Introduction of Gabriela Alejandra Lopez Orantes
  • Your initial steps in Effem as a Distribution Resources Planning Manager in Queretaro.
  • Your movement to EGL Eagle Global Logistics in Guadalajara, as Administrative Manager. 
  • The beginning of a career in Ceva Logistics:
    • Started as Operations Manager accountable for Air, Ocean and Ground operation.
    • Which challenges did you face in this new role?
    • You were promoted to Station Manager in Monterrey. How is was this new challenge in this critical region? 
    • A new challenge leading the region as a Regional General Manager
  • How did you face the Covid 19 in the operation?
  • You were appointed Mexico Managing Director, a new responsibility and new challenge.
    • How did you lead the implementation of Diversity and inclusion in the organization?
    • Which do you consider the top five priorities that a CEO should be focus on the organization to assure the success in the industry?
  • Which are the future trends which will change the way how we define and use Logistics technology today?
  • Which recommendation and advice could you give to professional for developing their careers in the Industry and Supply Chain?
  • 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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