Operations Leadership

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The Operations Leadership with Gautam Basu podcast provides insights for today’s business leaders on creating value through operations improvement, process excellence, digital innovation, and leadership.

  1. 09/25/2025

    Episode 32: Supply Chain Attacks in the Digital World

    This episode’s guest is Hadi Ghanbari (Assistant Professor at Aalto University’s Business School). In this interview, we discuss cyber-attacks which target supply chains, including the types of attackers, motivation, techniques, exploited vunerabilities, targeted assets, impacts of these attacks, along with real life cases. Accessibility transcripts for podcast episodes can be found from the podcast page:https://www.aalto.fi/en/podcasts/operations-leadership-with-gautam-basu-podcast

    47 min

  2. 05/20/2025

    Episode 31: Negotation as a Superpower

    Our guest for this episode is Sami Miettinen (author, investment banker, & host of the Neuvottelija podcast). In this interview, Sami dives deep in the art & science of negotiation and why negotiation is a superpower especially in these current times of accelerated change & uncetrainty. Accessibility transcripts for podcast episodes can be found from … Continue reading "Episode 31: Negotation as a Superpower"

    46 min

  3. 04/20/2025

    Episode 30: Power of Quantum Technology

    This episode’s guest is Mikko Möttönen (Professor of Quantum Technology at Aalto University / VTT). During our conversation, he discusses how quantum computing differs from classical computing, specific industry applications for quantum technology, & how quantum computing can impact the future of supply chain & operations management. Accessibility transcripts for podcast episodes can be found … Continue reading "Episode 30: Power of Quantum Technology"

    34 min

  4. 03/24/2025

    Episode 29: Value Based Purchasing in Public Services

    Our guest for this episode is Katri Kauppi (Associate Professor of Logistics at Aalto University). In this interview, we discuss the particulars of principal-agent problems and her current research on value based purchasing, and public procurement practices in healthcare services. Accessibility transcripts for podcast episodes can be found from the podcast page:https://www.aalto.fi/en/podcasts/operations-leadership-with-gautam-basu-podcast

    49 min

  5. 02/20/2025

    Episode 28: Geo-Political Impact on Global Supply Chains

    This episode’s guest is Karl Buschmann (Adjunct Policy Advisor for RAND & Strategic Advisor for CSCMP). In this interview, Karl provides us with insights on how geo-politics, public policy, trade regulations impact global supply chains & reviews of the top 10 trends in SCM for 2025. Accessibility transcripts for podcast episodes can be found from … Continue reading "Episode 28: Geo-Political Impact on Global Supply Chains"

    52 min

  6. 01/20/2025

    Episode 27: Bridging Theory with Practice in Supply Chain Management

    This episode’s guest is Linda Dunn (Professor of Practice at Georgetown University). In this interview, she talks about the lessons learned in during her long & distinguished career, importance of financial literacy for SCM professionals, and bridging theory with practice in supply chain management. Accessibility transcripts for podcast episodes can be found from the podcast … Continue reading "Episode 27: Bridging Theory with Practice in Supply Chain Management"

    43 min

  7. 12/20/2024

    Episode 26: Agentic Workers and It’s Impact on Leadership & Productivity

    Our guest for this episode is Tony Wood (CEO CF & Society of Leadership Fellows at Windsor Castle). In this interview, we discuss the concept of an agentic worker & how they can be deployed alongside human teams to improve leadership, productivity and performance in business organizations. Accessibility transcripts for podcast episodes can be found … Continue reading "Episode 26: Agentic Workers and It’s Impact on Leadership & Productivity"

    44 min

  8. 11/20/2024

    Episode 25: The Swedish Approach to Supply Chain Management

    Our guest for this episode is Dr. Stefan Holmberg (Partner at Optilon & Leader of Swedish Roundtable for the Council of Supply Chain Mgmt. Professionals). In this interview, Dr. Holmberg discusses Sweden’s unique approach to SCM based on his experience working at IKEA and advising Swedish companies operating globally. Accessibility transcripts for podcast episodes can … Continue reading "Episode 25: The Swedish Approach to Supply Chain Management"

    44 min
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The Operations Leadership with Gautam Basu podcast provides insights for today’s business leaders on creating value through operations improvement, process excellence, digital innovation, and leadership.

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  • Creator
    Aalto University
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
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