Global supply chains are being reshaped by nonstop disruption, accelerating geopolitical tension, and an unprecedented wave of digital innovation. Organizations are under mounting pressure to build operations that can withstand volatility, scale intelligently, and respond to customers with real-time precision.

In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott Luton is joined by Mourad Tamoud, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Schneider Electric from the Schneider Electric Innovation Summit North America 2025, for a wide-ranging conversation about what it takes to build a modern, future-ready supply chain. Drawing on nearly three decades with Schneider Electric across seven countries, Mourad shares how the company has evolved into one of the industry’s most advanced, human-centric global supply chains.

Scott and Mourad explore the strategies behind Schneider Electric’s “glocal” operating model, the design principles that enable resilient multi-hub networks, and why end-to-end visibility is essential in today’s environment. They also discuss Schneider Electric’s smart factory journey, the real impact of AI on planning and productivity, and why people remain the foundation of every successful transformation.

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Intro

(00:58) Mourad’s hobbies and creative outlets

(02:04) Mourad’s 30-year journey at Schneider

(03:23) How modern supply chains are evolving

(04:56) Designing resilient and anti-fragile networks

(07:10) Regionalization, sovereignty, and shorter chains

(10:02) Smart factories and digital transformation

(12:43) AI innovation and end-to-end visibility

(21:32) How to connect and keep learning

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Mourad Tamoud: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mourad-tamoud-a06b40 
• Learn more about Schneider Electric: https://www.se.com/ww/en/ 
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This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/building-innovative-supply-chains-perform-under-pressure-1519