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“ WE HAVE SELF- DRIVING CARS , WHERE PEOPLE ’ S LIVES ARE AT STAKE . THERE ’ S NO REASON WE CAN ’ T HAVE AN AUTONOMOUS AND SELF-ORGANIZING SUPPLY CHAIN ”
GLENN STEINBERG GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER , EY
Today , Steinberg leads more than 5,000 supply chain consultants across the globe , guiding clients by offering supply chain strategy , procurement , manufacturing , logistics and fulfillment , as well as planning and technology solutions .
It is a broad remit that demands collaboration , and he ’ s proud of the “ collegial ” culture he ’ s helped shape to foster an environment where it flourishes .
“ We are focused on taking care of each other , collaborating and doing what ’ s right for our clients ,” he says . “ I want this to be a place where everyone can say , ‘ I feel valued . I feel understood . I belong . I feel cared for and I can grow .’ This is the culture we have developed .”
“ EY teams at a global level are very focused on doing cutting-edge work with emerging technologies ,” Steinberg adds . " We ’ re doing innovative engagements with AI and blockchain , digital twins and smart factories .”
He adds that his team is “ also doing some of the most purposeful work on the planet ,” carrying out shop floor digital manufacturing work at a global pharmaceutical company delivering lifesaving medicines and providing a trusted data exchange platform and suite of applications that links all the key players in the cell and gene therapy ecosystem .
“ We are also working with one of the largest consumer products companies in the world , helping to decarbonize their value chain ,” he adds . “ This is really purposeful work that our people can be proud of .”
As much of the world begins to rediscover some form of regular cadence , Steinberg and his global team are turning their focus to defining the future of supply chain . It is the start of an “ investment supercycle ,” Steinberg says , with enormous potential for positive change . supplychaindigital . com 191