#195: The CEO’s view of Supply Chain, PEs and Indian brands

08/27/24 • 43 min

Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast

*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*
In this episode, I interviewed the renowned business leader Shiv Shivakumar to uncover the fundamental principles and pivotal moments in his illustrious career.

Shiv has held top leadership roles at iconic companies like Aditya Birla Group, PepsiCo India, and Nokia. He shares the importance of preparation, the power of mentorship, and the value of benchmarking oneself against industry leaders. He also discusses how he navigated defining moments in his journey, from being recognized as a future CEO to building a strong organizational culture focused on transparency and coaching. Learn his perspectives on the strategic role of supply chain management and the opportunities for Indian brands to go global.

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*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*
In this episode, I interviewed the renowned business leader Shiv Shivakumar to uncover the fundamental principles and pivotal moments in his illustrious career.

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#194: Transforming Dairy Supply Chains and Overcoming the "Perfect Storm"

*Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota*
In this episode, I interviewed David Boulanger, the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Arla Foods. David shares insights from his 26-year career, highlighting key inflection points that shaped his journey from an unexpected entry into the food industry to leading global supply chain operations.
David discusses navigating supply chain challenges, including a "perfect storm" in the infant formula industry. He emphasizes the critical role of people in overcoming crises and maintaining engagement. As head of the supply chain at Arla, David provides an inside look at the company's efforts to redefine the dairy industry's future through sustainability, digitalization, and strategic partnerships. He advises aspiring supply chain professionals, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, belief in one's dreams, and the ability to make the impossible possible through passion, energy, and teamwork.

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#196: Smarter Collaboration: A New Approach to Breaking Down Barriers and Transforming Work

*Hosted by Radu Palamariu*
In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Heidi K. Gardner, author of “Smarter Collaboration,” where we discussed the concepts in her book. We explored the topics of collaboration in teams, breaking down silos, and their importance in hiring and M&A. We also delved into the challenges that hinder collaboration, ways to address them, and how they assist their clients in this aspect. Aside from that, we also discussed the importance of trust- defining and differentiating competence trust and interpersonal trust.
In addition, Heidi shared some of the key moments in her career – including her fellowship in Germany, living in Europe, joining McKinsey, and her academic career at Harvard. She also offered insights on starting your career and discovering your unique strengths.

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