#163: Conagra’s Operations, SCM, and Sustainable Initiatives

Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast

Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast

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Navigating Career Pivots and Grit with Milo’s Avni Patel Thompson 26:18

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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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Alexandre "Ale" Eboli is the Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Conagra Brands. He has end-to-end supply chain responsibilities for the company, overseeing the manufacturing, procurement, environment, health and safety, plant quality, logistics, and transportation and warehousing teams.
Ale earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Engineering from São Paulo University. Ale serves on the board for Ardent Mills.
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Passion in execution that led Ale to go back to supply chain
Five core principles for a successful supply chain
Key KPIs in Conagra
Stabilization of CPGs- identifying challenges and solving them
Finding the right balance between sustainability initiatives and P&L
Inspiring insights and thoughts to develop a career

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#Logistics #Industries #Business #Supply Chain #MBA #Alcott Global #Careers #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Value Chain #Leadership #People #Career Advice #SCM

Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast

#163: Conagra’s Operations, SCM, and Sustainable Initiatives

Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast

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Passion in execution that led Ale to go back to supply chain
Five core principles for a successful supply chain
Key KPIs in Conagra
Stabilization of CPGs- identifying challenges and solving them
Finding the right balance between sustainability initiatives and P&L
Inspiring insights and thoughts to develop a career

Follow us on:
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Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX
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Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

207 episoder

#Logistics #Industries #Business #Supply Chain #MBA #Alcott Global #Careers #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Value Chain #Leadership #People #Career Advice #SCM

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Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast

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#202: Prioritizing Safety, Sustainability, and Smart Transformation with Victor Shevtsov of Carlsberg Group 36:24

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* Hosted by Fei Yu* In this episode, I interviewed Victor Shevtsov, Executive Vice President Supply Chain and a Member of the Executive Committee at The Carlsberg Group. We discussed Carlsberg's significant health and safety achievements, including zero life-changing accidents, a 10% reduction in lost time accidents, and a 15% drop in accident rates. Victor shared Carlsberg's sustainability efforts, such as reducing energy and water consumption by 20% and CO2 emissions by 15%. He also mentioned the acquisition of Britvic to expand Carlsberg's product portfolio. He emphasized the importance of a diverse, adaptable team, and continuous learning in supply chain leadership. We also discussed Carlsberg's new brewery in China, equipped with advanced sustainability technologies, which proves their commitment to environmental responsibility and safety for their employees. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd…

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#201: Formula to Success - People, Innovation, and Impact with Eduardo Bachiega of Nomad Foods 22:18

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* Hosted by Fei Yu* In this episode, I interviewed Eduardo Bachiega, the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Nomad Foods. We discussed his journey and the company’s growth. Nomad Foods, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, has integrated brands like Birds Eye, Igloo, and Findus and has grown its revenue from €1 billion to nearly €3 billion. Eduardo emphasizes the importance of people, innovation, and sustainability. He discussed the challenges of integrating acquisitions, balancing innovation, cost efficiency, and resilience, and the need for leadership alignment. He also highlighted the importance of attracting and retaining talent, advocating for a risk-taking mindset and continuous learning. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd…

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#200: Building a Supply Chain Career & Season Finale 16:49

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What an incredible journey this season has been! 200 Episodes! Over the past 28 episodes of 2024, we’ve had the privilege of hearing from some of the greatest minds in the supply chain and logistics industry. Together, we have discussed some of the major trends, learned from inspiring leaders, and explored practical ways to navigate this ever-changing industry and the new reality that we live in today. As we wrap up Season 1, we just want to say thank you to all the guests for their wisdom and our listeners for their continuous support! This is just the beginning and we will be back next year for another season of new insights, bigger conversations, and even deeper dives into the world of supply chain and logistics. Stay tuned! Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd…

Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast

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#199: Formula for a Successful Leadership 29:55

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* Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota* In this episode, I am joined by Karen-Marie Katholm, Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer and Member of the Executive Committee at AkzoNobel. Karen-Marie shared with me her career journey, emphasizing some of the key inflection points that helped her become the leader she is today, including her transition from procurement to broader supply chain roles and the challenges she faced. She also shared some of the sustainability efforts within AkzoNobel, specifically on collaborating with suppliers and customers to achieve their target. She stressed the importance of diversity, mentorship, and networking in her career progression and advised young professionals to seek new challenges and opportunities for growth and to have an end-to-end perspective. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd…

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#198: Danone and the 4Cs of Supply Chain Excellence 43:38

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* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Vikram Agarwal, Danone's Chief Operations Officer. Vikram provided an overview of Danone's global supply chain, which spans 55 countries and 48,000 employees and integrates economic growth with social responsibility. As well as shared his career journey and the strategic role of supply chains in driving business value. Vikram outlines Danone’s approach to balancing short-term challenges with long-term vision using the 4C framework: Customer Centricity, Cost Competitiveness, Cash Efficiency, and Carbon Reduction. He shares how these strategies have improved customer service and sustainable growth. He also emphasizes the importance of authentic leadership and building organizational capabilities. Vikram offers advice for young supply chain professionals, highlighting the need to focus on creating business value and inspiring teams. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd…

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#197: Purpose of Essity, End-to-end, and Holistic Leadership 43:51

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In this episode, I interviewed Donato Giorgio, President of Global Supply Chain for Essity, where we discussed the importance of continuous learning, mentorship, and holistic leadership. Donato shared his journey in supply chain, highlighting some of the inflection points, like starting at Procter & Gamble and the joining the SCA Group and subsequently Essity. We also discussed Essity’s supply chain transformation, diving more into the integration of procurement, manufacturing, and logistics into their global network and emphasizing the need for a service mindset and local relevance in a global context. In addition, Donato shared his views on the importance of sustainability and their goal of using renewable resources for local production to improve the accessibility and affordability of essential hygiene products. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd…

Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast

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#196: Smarter Collaboration: A New Approach to Breaking Down Barriers and Transforming Work 39:38

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* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Heidi K. Gardner, author of “Smarter Collaboration,” where we discussed the concepts in her book. We explored the topics of collaboration in teams, breaking down silos, and their importance in hiring and M&A. We also delved into the challenges that hinder collaboration, ways to address them, and how they assist their clients in this aspect. Aside from that, we also discussed the importance of trust- defining and differentiating competence trust and interpersonal trust. In addition, Heidi shared some of the key moments in her career – including her fellowship in Germany, living in Europe, joining McKinsey, and her academic career at Harvard. She also offered insights on starting your career and discovering your unique strengths. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd…

Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast

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#195: The CEO’s view of Supply Chain, PEs and Indian brands 43:16

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* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed the renowned business leader Shiv Shivakumar to uncover the fundamental principles and pivotal moments in his illustrious career. Shiv has held top leadership roles at iconic companies like Aditya Birla Group, PepsiCo India, and Nokia. He shares the importance of preparation, the power of mentorship, and the value of benchmarking oneself against industry leaders. He also discusses how he navigated defining moments in his journey, from being recognized as a future CEO to building a strong organizational culture focused on transparency and coaching. Learn his perspectives on the strategic role of supply chain management and the opportunities for Indian brands to go global. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd…

Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast

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#194: Transforming Dairy Supply Chains and Overcoming the "Perfect Storm" 33:12

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* Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota* In this episode, I interviewed David Boulanger, the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Arla Foods. David shares insights from his 26-year career, highlighting key inflection points that shaped his journey from an unexpected entry into the food industry to leading global supply chain operations. David discusses navigating supply chain challenges, including a "perfect storm" in the infant formula industry. He emphasizes the critical role of people in overcoming crises and maintaining engagement. As head of the supply chain at Arla, David provides an inside look at the company's efforts to redefine the dairy industry's future through sustainability, digitalization, and strategic partnerships. He advises aspiring supply chain professionals, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, belief in one's dreams, and the ability to make the impossible possible through passion, energy, and teamwork. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd…

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#193: Holistic Sustainability for Greener Supply Chains 23:24

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* Hosted by Stéphanie Moles-Rota* In this episode, I interviewed Arnoud Buizer, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Interfood. Arnoud talked about critical moments in his career, from wanting to be a farmer to finding his passion in supply chain management. He shared lessons he learned working at big companies, like the importance of staying curious and not being afraid to make mistakes. Arnoud also spoke about a personal challenge: his son's cystic fibrosis diagnosis, which motivated him to start a charity that raised over 4 million euros for research. Arnoud emphasized how supply chain professionals drive sustainability and innovation. He explained Interfood's approach to cutting emissions and stressed the impact of taking small, practical steps for a greener future. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd…

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#192: Bechtel and SCM in the EPC Industry 24:16

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* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Tarek Amine, Bechtel's Chief Supply Chain Officer. We discussed his 25-year career, the evolution of the supply chain at the global engineering firm, and Bechtel's approach to assembling teams and stand-up infrastructure for multi-billion dollar projects in remote areas. Tarek also shared insights into talent acquisition, cultural diversity, emerging trends, and advice for young professionals starting their careers. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd…

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#191: From Finance to Supply Chain and case studies from Intel 33:23

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* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Jackie Sturm, Corporate Vice President for Global Supply Chain Operations at Intel. We discussed her career journey, which has spanned over 30 years. Jackie shared key inflection points that shaped her path, from learning from industry icons to overcoming challenges. She discussed the need for a strategic financial perspective, diverse experiences, and digital fluency in the face of AI and data-driven decision-making. She also stressed the importance of collaboration, optimizing associated variables, and connecting the dots to the corporate strategy to build resilient supply chains. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd…

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#190: Cost Reduction, Supplier Relationships and Innovation 35:40

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* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Frank McKay, Jabil's Chief Supply Chain and Procurement Officer. We discussed Frank's 30-year career journey in supply chain and procurement leadership, including key inflection points like gaining international experience and taking on new challenges. Frank also shared insights from his role at Jabil on topics like cost reduction strategies, developing strong supplier relationships, transforming the supply chain into a profit center, and the importance of hiring diverse talent and staying innovative to remain relevant. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd…

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#189: Microsoft, Circular Economy, and Leadership Principles 36:33

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* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* In this episode, I interviewed Donna Warton, Microsoft's CVP of Supply Chain and Sustainability. She shares insights from her career progression across finance, Motorola, and Dell and now leading the supply chain for Microsoft's Windows and Devices division. We also discussed Microsoft's innovations in AI-powered devices, sustainability initiatives focusing on circularity and carbon reduction, practical applications of AI in supply chain management, and Microsoft's cultural approach to change and how they are structuring teams to adapt to the fast pace of innovation. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd…

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#188: Sennder and Lessons in Building a Trucking Unicorn 34:27

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* Hosted by Radu Palamariu* This podcast episode features an interview with David Nothacker, co-founder and CEO of Sennder, a leading digital road freight forwarder in Europe. David shares insights into digitalizing the inefficient and fragmented trucking industry, key inflection points in his entrepreneurial journey, and overcoming challenges. Our conversation also covers the future of trucking with autonomous and electric vehicles, sustainability initiatives, and the importance of talent attraction and retention. David also provides valuable perspectives on hiring top executives and investing time in people. Discover more details here. Follow us on: Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzX Linkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQX Facebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd…

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