90: Two Sides of the Same Coin: Merging Transport Risk and Sustainability with Dr. Nadine Kiratli-Schneider

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Nadine Kiratli-Schneider, Global Lead for Transport Risk Management and Sustainability at Schaeffler. Nadine shares her career transition from an assistant professor at Maastricht University to a corporate logistics leader. She explains how pairing risk management with sustainability creates powerful synergies, showing how proactive disruption management avoids costly, carbon-heavy air freight. The conversation explores tackling supply chain "wicked problems" like decarbonization through multi-stakeholder collaboration and creative problem-solving.

The discussion also highlights the interplay between human creativity and AI, emphasizing that human ingenuity remains irreplaceable for navigating complex, novel challenges. Drawing on her academic background and IPSERA leadership experience, Nadine shares how fostering strategic reflection, cross-functional teamwork, and room for experimentation can drive innovation in metric-heavy environments. Finally, she offers candid personal insights on overcoming career turning points, balancing conflicting KPIs, and cultivating the next generation of supply chain talent.

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