Operations and supply chain management have evolved far beyond their traditional back-office role of procurement, logistics, and manufacturing. Today, these functions serve as strategic pillars of business continuity and long-term value creation. IMD experts, industry practitioners, and global thought leaders share cutting-edge research and actionable insights to transform your supply chain into a foundation of operational resilience.
Discover how to build integrated systems that not only deliver consistently but also adapt and thrive under pressure, turning operational excellence into competitive advantage.
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 development.
US President Donald Trump’s high-profile tariff threat on India shouldn’t be dismissed by executives lightly – it presages a broader confrontation with BRICS countries that will have a commercial impact, argues Simon J Evenett
Tariq Farooq, Head of Global Supply Chain at Fresenius Kabi and former CSCO at Sanofi, reflects on why transformation requires disciplined execution, foundational capability building, and alignment between leadership intent and operational reality.
As Trump-era policies return with sharper edges, companies must rethink supply chains not for speed, but for resilience.
As tariff tensions simmer and uncertainty clouds the future of global trade, freight industry leaders reflect on how businesses can brace for potential shortages, adapt supply chains, and stay resilient in a rapidly shifting landscape.
Magdi Batato, a former Nestlé executive, has spent over three decades shaping global supply chains and operations in one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies. In his new role at IMD, he explains how supply chain leadership must evolve in an increasingly complex business environment.
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