Erik Esly: Navigating Supply Chain Trends and Building a Resilient Future

Erik Esly shares insights from over 20 years of international experience in procurement and supply chain management. After starting his career at ZF Group, he advanced to senior leadership roles at Linde PLC, where he built and led high-performing teams and managed complex post-merger integrations. With a proven track record in international matrix organizations, he has delivered measurable success from strategy to implementation through hands-on procurement and supply chain expertise.

Today, as founder of ERIKESLY Advisory & Consulting, he supports clients in building and operationally executing procurement and supply chain strategies to achieve sustainable growth, productivity gains, and an expanded competitive edge. 

In the video, he also explores sustainability, operational excellence, resilient supply chains, the evolving role of digital tools, and regional differences such as Europe’s dynamic startup ecosystem and Asia’s rapid digital progress. Reflecting on his collaboration with Dialectica, he highlights the mutual benefits of exchanging expertise and fresh perspectives gained through global expert consultations.

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