Episode 127: What we can learn from the Back-to-school Supply Chain?

This week we, together with Manish Kapoor, explore the rapid evolution of supply chains from supportive roles to strategic business drivers. We discuss how tariffs, shifting consumer behavior, and technology like AI and automation demand adaptable and data-driven supply chains, especially for managing last mile delivery and holiday season surges. Guest: Manish Kapoor, Founder & CEO, Growth Catalyst Group  Manish Kapoor is the Founder and CEO of Growth Catalyst Group (GCG), the parent company powering some of the fastest-growing brands in logistics, marketing and the supply chain, including Advatix, Archway, and XPDEL. With more than 25 years of experience at Amazon, FedEx, and GCG, Manish has built a career on redefining how goods move, and how businesses scale. At Amazon, he was the first hire for Amazon Logistics (AMZL) and instrumental in launching Amazon Fresh and Sunday Delivery. At FedEx, he pioneered the first U.S.-based command and control center for last-mile delivery, setting the standard for route optimization and automation. Manish holds advanced degrees from MIT, Babson College, and Rochester Institute of Technology. Today, he leads GCG’s mission to deliver next-gen logistics solutions powered by technology, data and deep operational expertise. Host: Richard Howells, SAP Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability. Useful Links: Download Transcript Growth Catalyst Group: LinkedIn Articles: Amazon’s First Logistics Hire Explains Why Speed Decides Retail’s Winners How Walmart, Amazon, and other retail giants are using AI to reinvent the supply chain—from warehouse to checkout Driving Disruption: Manish Kapoor Of Growth Catalyst Group On The Innovative Approaches They Are Taking To Disrupt Their Industry Supply Chain Management:  SAP Supply Chain Management  SAP Insights: Supply Chain   Follow Us on Social Media Richard Howells: LinkedIn, X SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!