The Future of Supply Chain Leadership

The Future of Supply Chain Leadership

From The Chain Podcast by ASCM (The Association for Supply Chain Management)

August 14, 2025 · 36 min · Season 2 · Episode 15

About this episode

Dr. Zal Phiroz discusses the evolving role of supply chain leadership and the impact of academia on the industry.

Join host Abe Eshkenazi and Dr. Zal Phiroz, professor of supply chain management at Harvard University. Dr. Phiroz shares his unique journey from computer science to supply chain. We explore the evolving role of the Chief Supply Chain Officer, the balance between technology and critical thinking and the preparedness of the next generation of supply chain leaders. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a student entering the field, this episode provides an important look at how academia is shaping the supply chain industry. Want more supply chain knowledge? Visit ASCM.org. For more details on The Chain Podcast, visit ascm.org/podcast Register for CHAINge now and join supply chain leaders from around the globe at ASCM's transformative supply chain conference. Get $200 off by using code PODCAST200

People in this episode

Host: Abe Eshkenazi

Guest: Dr. Zal Phiroz

Topics covered

  • supply chain leadership
  • technology in supply chain
  • Chief Supply Chain Officer
  • next generation leaders
  • academic influence on industry

Keywords

  • supply chain
  • leadership
  • technology
  • Chief Supply Chain Officer
  • education
  • Harvard
  • industry trends

Sponsors

ASCM

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harvard University, ASCM

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