Episode 97: Supply Chains... Are They Still Vulnerable? with McKinsey's Kevin Goering

This week, we’re joined by McKinsey & Company’s Kevin Goering to dive into the insights from their fifth annual Global Supply Chain Leader Survey, revealing how executives are responding to persistent disruptions and shifting priorities. Together, we dive into the delicate balance between cost management and risk mitigation, the challenges of digital adoption, and the growing focus on nearshoring and dual sourcing, discovering why some companies may be taking their eye off the ball when it comes to supply chain resilience, and what strategies are proving most effective in today’s dynamic business environment. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain. Guest: Kevin Goering, McKinsey & Company Kevin Goering is a partner in McKinsey’s Operations Practice and a leader of McKinsey’s industry 4.0 work. He advises companies on transformative initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and product development challenges, while helping executives drive efficiency and productivity gains. Kevin is based in the Bay Area. 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. Host: Nicole Smythe, SAP Nicole Smythe is a marketer, blogger, and podcaster in the Digital Supply Chain and ERP space at SAP. With a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management and various field experiences, she hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to the space with her active marketing contributions, focusing on topics like market trends, emerging technology, and the next generation of workers.   Useful Links: Download Transcript Learn more about focusing on your supply chain’s resiliency & how to bring out your best.    SAP Supply Chain Management SAP Insights: Supply Chain Supply Chains: Still Vulnerable – McKinsey & Company SAP & McKinsey Follow Us on Social Media Kevin Goering: LinkedIn, McKinsey – Our People Richard Howells: LinkedIn, X Nicole Smythe: LinkedIn, X SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn, X Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!