S3E10: Empathetic Leadership & End-to-End Supply Chain Management with Colgate-Palmolive EVP Amalia Londono

For the July 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with Amalia Londono, EVP of end-to-end supply chain North America for Colgate-Palmolive, about trends in consumer packaged goods, delivering value to customers, using AI and technology in demand planning, and the importance of personal resiliency for up-and-coming supply chain professionals. Londono, a member of the GSCI Advisory Board, leads the North American supply chain for one of the most recognized manufacturers and distributors of household and commercial cleaning, dental, personal-care, and pet food products, operating in more than 200 countries worldwide. She has spent more than 20 years with Colgate-Palmolive, working in roles across planning, continuous improvement, specialty packaging, and procurement. Listen in for valuable insights on leadership, agility, technology, and talent development. Plus, Ted and Tom dig into the latest news about tariffs, Prime Day sales, and more. You don’t want to miss it! The episode was recorded virtually on July 9, 2025. Related links:  Trump’s tariffs: What’s in effect and what could be in store? Five things to know about record copper prices Darrell Edwards on how supply chain leaders can plan for the unplannable UT transportation expert Alex Scott on pathways to decarbonizing the rail industry Register for the fall Supply Chain Forum, November 4–6 in Knoxville Download the white paper “Future-Ready Procurement” or read our blog series  Join the Advanced Supply Chain Collaborative to explore advanced concepts in SCM with top industry experts and scholars Take one of our virtual SCM courses in Leadership (Aug. 18–Nov. 23), Finance (Sept. 15-Nov. 16), and Procurement (Sept. 15–Nov. 16). Become a Supply Chain Forum partner Subscribe to GSCI’s monthly newsletter Read the latest news and insights from Text the Tennessee on Supply Chain Management team!