Supply chain leadership in an age of upheaval
Volatility, technology, and talent are reshaping supply chain management....
August 24, 2026 • by I by IMD in Supply chain • 5 min read
The crisis has exposed weaknesses that many companies still share. From chokepoints to sourcing strategies, here are takeaways for executives.   ...
Continue readingJune 2, 2026 • by Ralf Seifert in Supply chain • 8 min read
Volatility, technology, and talent are reshaping supply chain management....
April 15, 2026 • by Ralf Seifert, Katrin Siebenbürger Hacki in Supply chain • 8 min read
Faced with a growing supply chain agenda and continuous volatility, Dirk Holbach, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Henkel Consumer Brands, discusses how to build an adaptable supply chain system....
January 8, 2026 • by David Bach, Felix Zeltner in Supply chain • 1 min read • Podcast available
In this episode of Leaders Unplugged, IMD President David Bach speaks with Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, about leading a global shipping giant through geopolitical tension, climate pressure, and permanent uncertainty,...
November 19, 2025 • by Christos Cabolis in Supply chain • 8 min read
New models of economic development are emerging from global trade fragmentation. Supply chain executives must now weigh far more complex trade-offs, says Christos Cabolis ...
November 3, 2025 • by Ralf Seifert, Richard Markoff in Supply chain • 8 min read
The COVID pandemic elevated geopolitical understanding as a critical consideration for supply chain managers – and it remains essential to their success today. ...
October 6, 2025 • by Ralf Seifert in Supply chain • 3 min read
To help set the agenda for supply chain leaders beyond 2025, this guide examines the industry priorities and outlines five strategic areas of focus for supply chain transformation....
October 6, 2025 • by Ralf Seifert, Katrin Siebenbürger Hacki in Supply chain • 6 min read
In this exclusive interview, Jeroen van Weesep, Senior Vice President and Head of Supply Chain of Personal Health at Philips, reflects on how supply chain leadership evolves to deliver value in an...
September 23, 2025 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Supply chain • 2 min read • Podcast available
Explore how generative AI is reshaping supply chains with IMD’s Carlos Cordon on Mike and Amit Talk Tech, driving smarter and adaptive solutions....
September 9, 2025 • by Ralf Seifert, Katrin Siebenbürger Hacki in Supply chain • 6 min read
Stefan Noeken, former EVP of Supply Chain Management and member of the executive board at Hilti Corporation, offers insights into the strategic evolution of supply chains and the key imperatives required to...
August 18, 2025 • by Ralf Seifert, Katrin Siebenbürger Hacki in Supply chain • 7 min read
With 25 years of experience across leading multinationals like Philip Morris International (PMI), Firmenich, and Danone, Luca Nanni believes supply chain can serve as a strategic driver for business success and leadership...
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