Nestlé Veteran Magdi Batato Shares Secrets of Resilient Supply Chain Leadership
Magdi Batato, a seasoned executive with over three decades of experience at Nestlé, shares insights on supply chain leadership and resilience. Batato, who served as Executive Vice President and Head of Operations, believes leadership is about driving action, not status.
Batato advocates for a shift in language, describing supply chains as an adaptive, integrated, and trust-based partnership ecosystem, not a linear 'chain'. He argues that resilience is built through collaboration, not independence, and depends on aligned goals and shared information.
Batato offers three pieces of advice for today's supply chain leaders: recognize the limits of one's knowledge, focus on enabling performance, and reward collaboration. In his past roles, he has advised companies like PepsiCo, Danone, and Unilever.
Batato warns against fragmented digital efforts, stressing the need to embed technology into an overall operating model. He sees opportunities in advanced AI, IoT, big data, and digital twins to enhance forecasting and end-to-end visibility.
Historically viewed as a back-office function, operations and supply chain management have evolved into a strategic pillar for business continuity and long-term value.
Magdi Batato, with his wealth of experience, provides valuable insights into the future of supply chain leadership and resilience. His advice emphasizes collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and strategic integration of technology. As Executive in Residence and advisor to BCG and o9 Solutions, Batato continues to shape the industry's future.
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