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current role of leading our transformation strategy. We have so much exciting transformation and digitization work ahead. Our strategy is to redefine and digitize our transportation operating model, bringing together data, metrics, and events across the supply chain to proactively identify, quantify, and mitigate network risk, while protecting margin. We’re also laying the groundwork to unlock more advanced capabilities. Supply chain is about much more than on-time deliveries and capacity utilization. It has been an unexpected career path, but I wouldn’t trade it. n
Anne Meyrose Answers the Big Questions 1 What’s the best leadership/supply chain advice you ever received? A mentor told me, ‘When things are hard
chain sector is changing at such a rapid pace. 4 If you could attend any event in the world—past, present, or future—what would you choose? It would have been fascinating to attend the World’s Fair in the late 19th century, in an age of so much technological advancement and innovation. 5 If you could speed the development of a supply chain-disrupting technology, what technology would it be and why? By its nature, this is a highly physical industry, with goods moving all over the world. Advanced visibility technology and analytics are rapidly developing and can’t get here soon enough.
or ambiguous you can be scared and jump back, or you can get excited and lean in. Always lean in.’ 2 What hobbies/activities make you better at supply chain management/ handling logistics? I have two young kids, and nothing in supply chain management or logistics could be more challenging than the role of a parent. Parenting is about time management, prioritization, and being quick on your feet. 3 What book title best describes your job? Brave New World , because the supply
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