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Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast

Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast

By: Alcott Global
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Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast is one of our projects focused on bringing some of the best thought leaders in the industry, pick their brains and share it with as many interested listeners as possible.

We want to connect you with global experts, thought leaders, and executives in all things value chain. We talk about Supply Chain's leading-edge technologies, leadership stories, and personal success habits.

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  • #205: How Unilever’s Ice Cream Division Became the $8.5B “Magnum Company” with Sandeep Desai, CSCO

    #205: How Unilever’s Ice Cream Division Became the $8.5B “Magnum Company” with Sandeep Desai, CSCO
    Jun 3 2025

    *Hosted by Radu Palamariu*

    Unilever is turning its iconic ice cream business, home to Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s, into a standalone powerhouse.

    What does it really take to spin off an €8.5B global business?
    Sandeep Desai, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Unilever Ice Cream, takes us inside the transformation. From leading 9,000+ employees across 38 factories and 130 warehouses, to managing the emotional and operational shift of a corporate breakup, Sandeep shares the raw realities of change at scale.

    We talk leadership, legacy, and how to navigate disruption without losing your team, or your soul.

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    31 mins
  • #204: Tariffs and Global Supply Chains with Brian Nemeth of AlixPartners

    #204: Tariffs and Global Supply Chains with Brian Nemeth of AlixPartners
    May 19 2025

    *Hosted by Radu Palamariu*

    In this episode, I interviewed Brian Nemeth, Managing Director at AlixPartners, where we talked about the ripple effects of tariffs on global supply chains. We dived into real-world case studies, the resurgence of the bullwhip effect, and the strategic decisions supply chain leaders must make under pressure. Brian shared his on-the-ground experience helping major companies react and adapt quickly to uncertainty, offering actionable insights on scenario planning, automation, and global sourcing diversification.

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    30 mins
  • #203: Leading Global Operations in the Semiconductor Industry with Thomas Berden of VAT Group

    #203: Leading Global Operations in the Semiconductor Industry with Thomas Berden of VAT Group
    Apr 17 2025

    *Hosted by Fei Yu*

    In this episode, I interviewed Thomas Berden, COO of VAT Group where we discussed VAT’s strategy of staying ahead of the curve, investing in capacities and capabilities, and maintaining a flexible cost model with a 25% temporary workforce. Thomas emphasizes the importance of customer focus, technology innovation, and a decentralized quality organization. He also highlights the challenges of managing a global footprint and the need for resilience and speed in the semiconductor industry.

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    28 mins
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