Supply Chain Digital

The September Edition of Supply Chain Digital is here! Take a deep dive into the latest conversations, trends, and success stories shaping the world of supply chain and logistics. This edition includes Mario Rivera, on the front cover, who is the inspiring SVP and Chief Supply Chain and Logistics Officer at CVS Health. He shares how CVS is rising to the Omnichannel Challenge, and how you can do the same. Plus: • Anastasia Toupali, Supply Chain Director at HALCOR , discusses ‘Forging the Future of Metals with Supply Chain Solutions’ • Matt Stevens, CEO at Bamboo Rose, shares how to share supplier relationship management, with real world insights • Aswani Kumar Nimmagadda MBA, CPSM, CPSD, MCIPS Chartered , Director of Procurement at stc Kuwait, talks ‘Procurement Innovation & Partnerships for the Future’ • Michael V., CPO at Coupa Software, explores how Coupa is working to multiply margins for its customers • Exclusive ‘Executive Insight’ from Phil Livingston, SVP Global Supply Chain at JTI. He sheds light on his leadership philosophy and how too can build an integrated supply chain • ‘Lifetime of Achievement in Supply Chain’ spotlights Torsten Pilz, CSCO at Honeywell, who has forged an impressive reputation as a leader who delivers outstanding results for companies with complex supply chains • Top 10 S2P Software Solutions, revealed… Along with so much more. This edition is jam packed with industry insights! Read now and don’t forget to get your ticket to Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London 2024. Why? See page 54. Read now ⬇️ #SupplyChain #Logistics #Leadership

Is DSV - Global Transport and Logistics's acquisition of DB Schenker from Deutsche Bahn the next step in creating a global transport leader? Jens Lund, Group CEO at DSV, and Jochen Thewes, CEO of DB Schenker, aim to merge strengths to shape the future of the logistics industry. Will this €14.3bn deal transform the sector? #TransportIndustry #GlobalBusiness #MergersAndAcquisitions

Phil Livingston, SVP of Global Supply Chain at JTI leads an end-to-end operation spanning 36 factories and 130+ markets. Phil’s focus? Operational excellence, community investment, and keeping work-life balance in check—all while planning for JTI’s future in digital transformation. Read more about Phil's leadership philosophy and how his company has built a truly integrated supply chain: https://ow.ly/8Sfs50TmEKz #SupplyChain #BusinessTransformation #Leadership

📣 Some major logistics news being confirmed this morning 📣 DSV - Global Transport and Logistics has reached an agreement to buy DB Schenker from Deutsche Bahn for a sum of around US$15.8bn 🤯 The eye-watering deal forms a central part of DSV’s ambitious plans to create a global market leader in the transport and logistics sector 💪 Jens Lund | Jochen Thewes | Dr. Richard Lutz #Logistics #Transportation #Acquisition

Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London, The Global Summit for Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders, has been officially recognised as a CPD-accredited event, offering professionals the opportunity to earn CPD points while enhancing their skills and knowledge. Over two days, attendees can earn 8-10 CPD credits through immersive sessions on the latest trends and best practices. Don't miss your chance to network with industry leaders and gain insights from global businesses. Learn more and secure your tickets now! https://ow.ly/XjaC50Tj3jl Get your tickets now and be part of the conversation: https://ow.ly/Vec050Tj3jm #PSCLIVELondon #SupplyChain #Procurement

CEOs are increasingly preoccupied with supply chains, with nearly 90% devoting more attention to the issue, as climate change takes a backseat. Research from Bain & Company has revealed that CEOs are more concerned with navigating challenges such as AI advancements, inflationary pressures and geopolitical supply chain risks rather than addressing sustainability worries. “The transition to a sustainable world is following a familiar cycle," Jean-Charles van den Branden, Bain’s Global Sustainability Leader, explains. "What began a few years ago as boundless excitement has given way to pragmatic realism. As the challenge of meeting bold commitments becomes clear, many companies are rethinking what is achievable and on what timeline.” What do you think? 🤔 💭 Read more at Supply Chain Digital. #CEOs #SupplyChainSustainability

How will Amazon's partnership with Covariant shape the future of warehouse automation? Joseph Quinlivan, VP of Amazon Fulfilment Technologies & Robotics, and Peter Chen, CEO at Covariant, lead the charge in integrating AI into Amazon's robotics systems, boosting safety and performance. Read more: https://ow.ly/lq5750Tmbc5 #WarehouseAutomation #Amazon #Robotics

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SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: Yash Chauhan, Global Leadership at Neo Tangent Limited, will be joining us at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE for a Fireside chat on Shaping the Future of Supply Chains: Insights from Neo Tangent. With a rich background spanning over three decades and companies like Genpact, Fidelity Investments, and Oracle, Yash now leads Neo Tangent Limited with a focus on strategy execution, growth, and risk management. Read more about Yash: https://ow.ly/49S450TlOs5 To join Yash at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE on 24/25th September, get your tickets here: https://ow.ly/7nBU50TlOs3 #PSCLIVELondon #Procurement #SupplyChain

HALCOR a leading copper tubes producer, has maintained resilience amid global supply chain disruptions through strategic innovation. Anastasia Toupali, Supply Chain Director at Halcor, shares how the company navigates challenges by leveraging technology, local sourcing, and supplier diversification. Powered by: PwC #SupplyChainResilience #Innovation #CopperIndustry