The Gartner Supply Chain Podcast

This episode explores:Generative AI’s (genAI’s) impacts from Google’s viewpoint. (1:12)How Google’s products and services, especially its supply chain operations, are evolving with genAI’s influence. (4:46)Key aspects of a strong supply chain organization foundation for genAI. (8:44)Supply chain talent management and upskilling for genAI. (11:10)Recommendations for supply chain leaders to better leverage gen AI in their organizations. (15:07)In this episode of the Supply Chain Podcast, host Thomas O’Connor and guest Ana Corrales, COO of Google’s Devices & Services business, discuss Google’s approach to generative AI (genAI) implementation across their various products and services. The discussion also explores how supply chain leaders can develop foundational capabilities like sourcing clean data and upskilling supply chain talent. Ana Corrales is the Chief Operating Officer for Google’s Devices & Services business. As COO, Ana leads the development process for Google hardware products —  Pixel phones with Google’s custom silicon, Google Tensor, Pixel Buds, Nest thermostats, speakers, displays and cameras, Fitbit smartwatches and trackers and more — and manages getting those products into the hands of customers. Ana also drives the end-to-end IT efforts and customer experience work across the Google Devices and Services business. Ana previously led Google Devices and Services’ first party channel growth with the Google Store e-commerce site and the first-ever retail store. Ana holds several leadership positions across Google. She is a member of the Women@Google board and is an executive sponsor for HOLA, Google’s Latinx Employee Resource Group. She also sits on Google’s Advanced Technology Review Council (ATRC) for AI Principles-related topics, and on the Trust & Compliance Steering Committee.Visit Gartner.com to learn more about Gartner for Supply Chain.

Discover how the Top 25 supply chains have dramatically evolved over the past two decades. Learn about the standout companies and the surprising shifts in rankings. Explore how industry leaders integrate environmental, social, and governance principles into their operations. Uncover key trends that shape successful supply chain leadership, focusing on talent acquisition and operational resilience. Gain actionable insights for implementing sustainability in supply chain practices. Delve into strategies that drive value and foster adaptability in a changing market.

Geopolitical tensions are transforming supply chain dynamics, necessitating flexibility for survival. The concept of supply chain elasticity is explored to address these challenges. Hosts discuss real-world success stories and highlight India's market potential. Scenario planning emerges as a critical tool for mitigating risks through advanced technologies. Recommendations for Chief Supply Chain Officers focus on building adaptable and resilient operations to thrive amidst uncertainty.

Guest Stan Aronow discusses VUCA environment impacts on CSCOs, genAI in supply chains, and sustainability challenges. They explore climate change, geopolitical concerns, and uncertainty-proof strategies. The podcast emphasizes the importance of partnerships and ecosystems in navigating uncertainties.

This episode explores:Results and methodology of the 2024 Gartner CEO Survey. (1:03)Surprises from this year’s study, including changing trends. (3:47)How CSCOs should adjust their strategies to align with changing CEO priorities. (6:42)A deep dive into technology adoption rates, including real-world examples. (10:04)Three recommendations CSCOs can implement to work alongside their CEOs better. (16:44)In this episode of the Gartner Supply Chain Podcast, new host Lindsay Azim and guest Ken Chadwick, Gartner Distinguished Vice President Analyst, discuss results for the 2024 Gartner CEO Survey and how they impact CSCOs building out their strategic roadmaps. Ken dives into how these impacts manifest in tensions between current and future strategic priorities, economic conditions, energy supply, artificial intelligence, talent and much more. Lindsay and Ken close the show with several recommendations for how CSCOs can better work with CEOs and align to their top priorities.Ken Chadwick is a Gartner research distinguished vice president covering global supply chain organization design, governance, talent development, change management and organization behavior. Using in-depth cross-industry research and insight into trends, Ken provides advice to supply chain leaders on how best to engage people and organizations to address the growing complexity of 21st century supply chains.Visit Gartner.com to learn more about Gartner for Supply Chain.

This episode explores:The fundamentals of strategic decision making for AstraZeneca. (1:16)How AstraZeneca adapts its supply chain to drive both cost optimization and business growth. (4:20)Timing investments in new assets and their associated capabilities. (11:09)Methods to encourage talent to join change management journeys. (13:50)Recommendations for supply chain leaders working to understand their organization’s unique underpinnings for decision making. (16:30)Host Thomas O’Connor and guest Matt Winterman, AstraZeneca’s senior vice president of global supply chain and strategy, discuss AstraZeneca’s approach to strategic decision making in regards to resilience. They explore AstraZeneca’s focus on supply chain design as a vehicle for growth and cost optimization, as well as the trigger points that underpin their decision-making processes. They close the show with three recommendations for supply chain leaders to apply similar principles to their own organizations.Matthew Winterman joined AstraZeneca in 2023 and is the senior vice president of global supply chain and strategy, with overall responsibility for the development and execution of the end-to-end supply chain platform and product supply strategies. In addition, he is responsible for ensuring the strategic development of network designs and supply chain capabilities supporting AstraZeneca’s global operational network. He reports into the EVP of operations and IT and chief sustainability officer and serves as a member of the global operations senior leadership team. 

This episode explores:The new reality of constant change and disruption for supply chain organizations, alongside its four main drivers. (1:44)Geopolitical disruption and its implications for supply chain organizations. (3:23)Climate change’s evolving influence on supply chain operations. (5:52)Technology’s rapid advancement, and how supply chain organizations can keep pace. (8:36)Generational shifts in employee attitudes towards their workplace and employers. (11:29)Host Thomas O’Connor and guest Sami Naffakh, CSCO at Reckitt, explore the myriad forms supply chain disruption takes in today’s highly volatile landscape. They broadly discuss the four main drivers behind this volatility, as well as individualized responses supply chain leaders can employ. Thomas and Sami close the show with Sami’s personal recommendations for supply chain leaders who are combating disruption.

This episode explores:The wide array of constraints currently impacting supply chain organizations. (1:17)Securing a long-term mandate for investment by resolving short-term issues for the wider organization. (4:18)Next steps for CSCOs who have secured their mandate for investment. (7:38)Internal challenges to combating constraints, such as skepticism and gaps in capability or knowledge. (10:16)Recommendations for CSCOs to overcome constraints. (15:06)Supply Chain Podcast host Thomas O’Connor and Gartner senior director analyst Laura Rainier discuss how supply chain leaders can combat increasing constraints to resources through the lens of Laura’s Supply Chain Executive Report: Thrive in a Resource-Constrained World. They explore how CSCOs can resolve short-term issues to secure investments and confidence in long-term initiatives for overcoming increasing constraints.

Chief Supply Chain Officer at General Mills, Paul Gallagher, discusses digital supply chain transformation, technology solutions, human aspects like DEI and employee skill growth, and recommendations for supply chain leaders. They explore the complexity of General Mills' supply chain and opportunities for growth in resilience and cost optimization.

Jackie Sturm, VP of Global Supply Chain at Intel, discusses Intel's ecosystem approach for resilience and value. Topics include mitigating disruptions, building relationships, and recommendations for supply chain leaders. The podcast highlights the importance of collaboration in navigating supply chain challenges and driving value through sustainable partnerships.