The Best of 2023: Forward-Looking Industry Leadership: A Conversation with Gladis Araujo from Mattel

Supply chain leaders have certainly proven themselves to be fighters over the last few years. Gladis Araujo, Global Supply Chain Strategy Vice President at Mattel, believes they have earned the label ‘gladiator.’ They face many opponents: psychological challenges, physical challenges, constant pressure, and unfavorable conditions. And, like gladiators, supply chain leaders are unbeatable when they fight as a team.

Gladis is a global business leader with over 25 years’ experience in quality and supply chain. Today she is responsible for the global quality digital transformation, licensing, nearshoring initiatives in LATAM, and logistics at the number one toy company in the world. Gladis is also dedicated to a number of initiatives and community organizations aimed at supporting women all over the world.

In this classic episode, and one of the best of 2023, Gladis speaks with Scott Luton and guest co-host Astrid Aubert with Logistics with Purpose and Supply Chain Now En Español about:

• The complex regulatory requirements that must be satisfied when manufacturing toys and products for children

• Why companies and their suppliers have to work collaboratively to satisfy challenges like sustainability without raising costs for customers

• Changing dynamics that make manufacturing a global exercise – and a highly localized one

• Quick tips for becoming the best supply chain executive you can be

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