From Source to Sold: Lessons from the World’s Best Supply Chain Leaders

What makes a great supply chain leader? What can we learn from the most
successful supply chain executives across different industries? And how
can professionals rise from operational roles to the CEO chair or a seat
at the boardroom table?

In From Source to Sold, respected industry connectors Radu Palamariu
and Knut Alicke explore these questions through in-depth conversations
with more than two dozen veteran supply chain leaders.

Insights from the Front Lines of Supply Chain Leadership

The book brings readers inside the real-world experiences of supply chain
experts, thought leaders, and industry disruptors. These leaders represent
a wide range of organizations, from global multinational corporations to
fast-growing and innovative start-ups operating at the forefront of their
industries.

Through firsthand accounts, readers gain a deeper understanding of how
modern supply chains are built, led, and transformed in increasingly
complex and volatile environments.

Career Journeys That Lead to the C-Suite

One of the most compelling aspects of From Source to Sold is its
focus on career progression. The authors highlight remarkable professional
journeys that show how supply chain leaders have expanded their influence
beyond operations.

Readers will discover the business strategies, leadership behaviors, and
practical techniques that top supply chain executives have used to make
their organizations stronger. In several cases, these approaches have also
helped leaders elevate themselves into executive and board-level roles.

The CHAIN Model for Supply Chain Leadership

The collective wisdom in the book is brought together through the CHAIN
Model for Supply Chain Leadership. This framework serves as a guide for
navigating disruption while building resilient, high-performing supply
chains.

More than a collection of interviews, the book functions as a practical
compass for leaders seeking to steer their organizations through periods
of uncertainty, transformation, and rapid change.

A Guide for Every Stage of a Supply Chain Career

Whether you are just beginning your career in supply chain management or
are already a seasoned expert, From Source to Sold offers a global
perspective and a leadership mindset that can help you grow.

Clear, practical, and grounded in real experience, the book equips readers
with the insight and confidence needed to take their careers and their
organizations to new heights.