Talking Transformation: Supply Chain Excellence

By Arul Aruleswaran Ph.D and Jeroen Van Zanden

Talking Transformation - Supply Chain Excellence

A field manual for organisations navigating operational change, digital disruption, and ESG-driven growth.

Supply chains are no longer back-end cost centres. In today's volatile world, they are the engine of value creation, resilience, and stakeholder trust.

Talking Transformation - Supply Chain Excellence equips transformation leaders, L&D professionals, and strategy teams with a scalable playbook to:

- Embed ESG into core operations

- Upskill supply chain teams with Lean Six Sigma frameworks

- Lead digital transformation with measurable outcomes

- Align execution with long-term value creation

Built for corporates navigating growth, disruption, and sustainability mandates.

Based on field experience across Southeast Asia, this book offers real-world case studies, tools, and diagnostics to help organisations:

- Shift from reactive firefighting to proactive value-building

- Lead change initiatives with clarity and care

- Future-proof operations with process and technology innovation

This book is ideal for:

✔ Heads of Supply Chain and Operations

✔ Transformation & Innovation Directors

✔ Corporate Learning & Development teams

✔ ESG and Sustainability Managers

✔ Senior HR or Talent leads building leadership capability

Practical. Scalable. Results-oriented.

Use this book as a foundation for:

✓ Internal leadership programmes

✓ Cross-functional transformation teams

✓ Strategy offsites or operational alignment workshops

About the authors:

Dr. A. Aruleswaran and Jeroen Van Zanden bring deep experience in leading supply chain transformation, operational excellence, and digital strategy across complex organisational environments.

If your organisation is serious about building resilient, future-ready supply chains - this book is your starting point.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FM2H1G4H
• ISBN13: 9798296606617
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"