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Supply Chain Leadership in the Never Normal: Where Strategy Meets Execution
47 minutes Posted Mar 4, 2026 at 4:00 am.
What does it take to lead supply chain in a world where disruption is constant?In this episode, host Karin Bursa welcomes a powerhouse panel of supply chain leaders for a candid conversation on supply chain leadership in the never-normal world and what it takes to connect strategy to execution. Together, Eduardo Adame of 3M, Douglas Guilherme of The Hershey Company, Cory Knox of Procter & Gamble, and Shea Nesseler of Danone share the career moments that shaped how they lead, from navigating Covid-era realities to guiding teams through high-stakes change and uncertainty.You’ll hear real-world insights on building resilient supply chains, investing in the right capabilities, preparing teams for AI-enabled planning, and leading with empathy during moments of disruption.Jump into the conversation:
Intro
Meet today’s panel of supply chain leaders
Career moments that shaped their leadership
AI plus people, the real advantage
The toughest challenges supply chain teams face now
Strategy starts with strong partnerships
Why external focus makes better decisions
Quality decisions beat fast decisions
Building resilience through consistency
Modernizing planning with smarter systems
Developing talent for what’s next
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What does it take to lead supply chain in a world where disruption is constant?In this episode, host Karin Bursa welcomes a powerhouse panel of supply chain leaders for a candid conversation on supply chain leadership in the never-normal world and what it takes to connect strategy to execution. Together, Eduardo Adame of 3M, Douglas Guilherme of The Hershey Company, Cory Knox of Procter & Gamble, and Shea Nesseler of Danone share the career moments that shaped how they lead, from navigating Covid-era realities to guiding teams through high-stakes change and uncertainty.You’ll hear real-world insights on building resilient supply chains, investing in the right capabilities, preparing teams for AI-enabled planning, and leading with empathy during moments of disruption.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(02:27) Meet today’s panel of supply chain leaders(05:41) Career moments that shaped their leadership(14:17) AI plus people, the real advantage(22:46) The toughest challenges supply chain teams face now(24:52) Strategy starts with strong partnerships(25:26) Why external focus makes better decisions(26:29) Quality decisions beat fast decisions(28:00) Building resilience through consistency(29:18) Modernizing planning with smarter systems(30:55) Developing talent for what’s next(31:44) Advice they would give their younger selvesAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Karin Bursa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinbursa Connect with Douglas Guilherme: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasguilherme/Learn more about The Hershey Company: https://www.thehersheycompany.com/Connect with Cory Knox: www.linkedin.com/in/cory-knox-7806986Learn more about Procter & Gamble: https://www.pg.com/Connect with Shea Nesseler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shea-nesseler/Learn more about Danone: https://www.danone.com/Connect with Eduardo Adame: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardo-adame-92192427/Learn more about 3M: https://www.3m.com/Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkSupply Chain Now en Espanol WEBINAR- Visibilidad estrategica en Pharma: control, cumplimiento y resiliencia en entornos de alto riesgo: https://bit.ly/4rku7lCThis episode was hosted by Karin Bursa and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chain-leadership-never-normal-where-strategy-meets-execution-1553