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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 18 MIN

“Beyond Buzzwords: Practical AI and Automation Strategies Used in Real Supply Chain Transformations” with Alain Cohen

from The Growth & Ownership Podcast · host The Growth & Ownership Podcast

In this episode, we’re diving into what it really takes to lead and scale complex global organizations in today’s fast-changing world.Our guest brings over 20 years of experience as a CEO and Managing Director, having led multinational operations in logistics, supply chain, and consulting, managing teams of 300+ people and overseeing businesses with up to €200M in turnover.But this conversation goes beyond titles and numbers.We’ll explore how real executives actually drive growth—not through buzzwords, but through execution. From large-scale transformation and post-acquisition restructuring to Lean Six Sigma and AI integration, you’ll hear how operational excellence is applied in practice, not theory.We’ll also break down how leaders can adopt AI and automation in meaningful ways, how to guide teams through uncertainty and change, and what it really takes to stay competitive in volatile global markets.If you’re interested in leadership, scaling businesses, or understanding how modern enterprises actually evolve under pressure, this episode will give you grounded, real-world insight you can apply immediately.

In this episode, we’re diving into what it really takes to lead and scale complex global organizations in today’s fast-changing world.Our guest brings over 20 years of experience as a CEO and Managing Director, having led multinational operations in logistics, supply chain, and consulting, managing teams of 300+ people and overseeing businesses with up to €200M in turnover.But this conversation goes beyond titles and numbers.We’ll explore how real executives actually drive growth—not through buzzwords, but through execution. From large-scale transformation and post-acquisition restructuring to Lean Six Sigma and AI integration, you’ll hear how operational excellence is applied in practice, not theory.We’ll also break down how leaders can adopt AI and automation in meaningful ways, how to guide teams through uncertainty and change, and what it really takes to stay competitive in volatile global markets.If you’re interested in leadership, scaling businesses, or understanding how modern enterprises actually evolve under pressure, this episode will give you grounded, real-world insight you can apply immediately.

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