Leading Supply Chains in an Uncertain World: Lessons from Global Disruptions

In a world shaped by pandemics, geopolitical shocks, climate risks, and AI disruption, supply chain leaders are expected to make high-stakes decisions without full control or perfect information. So how do the best leaders move forward with confidence? In this talk, Dr. Shardul Phadnis draws on real-world projects across government and industry to show how leaders use scenario planning and live dashboards to test ideas, challenge assumptions, and prepare for multiple futures. Sharing insights from his articles in MIT Sloan Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, Technological Forecasting & Social Change, and more, Dr. Phadnis explains why building the capability to adapt fast and act decisively matters more than trying to predict one future. This session will equip MBA students with practical tools, real examples, and a leadership mindset to turn uncertainty into a competitive advantage.