44: The Anti-Fragile Supply Chain with Anna McGovern

In this episode of the She Supply Chains Podcast, Founder and CEO of Pondview Consulting Anna McGovern joins hosts us to discuss the evolution of global supply chains from fragile networks into strategic engines of innovation. Drawing from over 35 years of powerhouse experience across manufacturing, CPG, private equity, and nonprofits, Anna breaks down her proven strategies for helping companies "find the money," turn chaotic disruptions into a competitive advantage, and build high-performing procurement organizations. She shares valuable leadership lessons from her extensive career—recounting her path from an early materials planner to leading global procurement at Unilever. Anna dives deep into her framework for strategic partnerships, emphasizing that relationships are the foundation of any thriving enterprise, and introduces her concept of "antifragility," where systems actually grow stronger under stress. Beyond the corporate boardroom, she talks about fostering industry collaboration and having fun through her global networking initiative, the Source to Shelf happy hour. ✨ Connect with Anna! 📱LinkedIn | Anna McGovern 📘Order Anna's Book | Antifragile Supply Chains: Building Resilience Through Better Strategy and Stronger Partnerships 💻 Learn more on the topics discussed here: Pondview Consulting - Antifragile Supply Chains: The Next Generation of Productivity Harvard Business Review - Realizing the Value of Strategic Supplier Partnerships ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast 🎧 Call to Action Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show Share this episode with someone you think would love it