• #217: Supply Chain Transformation, Operational Excellence & Leadership in Action with Luca Labriola of Aalberts
    Mar 9 2026

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    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 chain model that improved delivery performance and reduced inventory, and today he is strengthening supply chain and procurement capabilities while shaping the Aalberts Production System to drive long-term operational discipline. Luca also shares his leadership philosophy: make decisions with imperfect data, embrace challenging assignments, seek global exposure, and view leadership not as hierarchy, but as growth, guidance, and service.

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    23 mins
  • #216: The Future of Operations: Leadership, Innovation & the Never Settle Mindset with Steffen Lang of Novartis
    Feb 9 2026

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    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 medicines at near-perfect service levels. In this episode, we explored how he built a product-centered, resilient supply network, embraced AI in manufacturing, and tackled the real-time complexity of personalized therapies. We dive deep into leadership, dual supply chain strategies, and how a "never settle" mindset transforms global healthcare.

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    33 mins
  • #215: Redesigning Supply Chains at a Global Scale with Karin Shanahan of Bristol Myers Squibb
    Dec 17 2025

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    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 bold decisions that made it happen. She breaks down how telling the hard truths, setting new cultural norms, and earning cross-functional trust turned dysfunction into strategy.

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    39 mins
  • #214: The Growth of Microsoft’s Cloud Supply Chain with Cliff Henson
    Dec 11 2025

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    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 growth engine. We explore how his team implemented 26 AI agents, dramatically reducing headcount while doubling output. He also shared the blueprint for lean process, talent restructuring, and scaling AI adoption without the buzzwords, just real-world execution at enterprise scale.

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    31 mins
  • #213: Supply Chain Transformation Blueprint with Duncan Angove of Blue Yonder
    Nov 6 2025

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    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 global operations for the world’s largest brands, Duncan reveals how Blue Yonder’s platform is reshaping the industry. We explore AI ethics, change management, platformization, and what supply chains might look like in a decade, fueled not just by tech, but by societal transformation.

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    34 mins
  • #212: Inside IKEA’s End-to-End Supply Chain Overhaul with Susanne Waidzunas
    Sep 19 2025

    *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 digital and sustainability transformation, Susanne offers a rare look inside IKEA’s end-to-end strategy. We explore how her team is decoupling growth from material usage, investing in automation to boost resilience, and building a culture of collaborative leadership to future-proof operations. A masterclass in supply chain leadership and transformation.

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    25 mins
  • #211: Why Calm Leadership Wins in Supply Chain with Arne Flemming of Bosch
    Sep 2 2025

    *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 appliances, and more. Arne leads supply chain operations impacting 30,000+ associates and 230 plants worldwide. We discuss his nontraditional path from finance into supply chain, his philosophy of calm yet decisive leadership, and how Bosch stays agile after 140 years of history. We also delved into transformation projects, digitalization trends, and the skills future leaders will need to thrive in an increasingly tech-driven, customer-centric environment.

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    34 mins
  • #210: Operational Innovation at TE Connectivity with Jim Tobojka
    Aug 6 2025

    *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 path, from turning around plants at age 24 to scaling TE’s logistics network through a transformative initiative called Integrated Operations Network or ION. We explored how he slashed logistics costs by over 60%, built an AI strategy with real ROI, and created a playbook for operational excellence. Themes include procurement transformation, end-to-end thinking, digital enablement, and talent-driven leadership.

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    32 mins