In this episode, we explore what it takes to launch and sustain a high-stakes transformation inside a global company with our guest: Tamer Abuaita, Global Chief Supply Chain Officer and President of Industrial at Stanley Black & Decker. Tamer shares his experience leading a team of more than 33,000 employees on spearheading one of the most ambitious supply chain overhauls in the company’s history, while balancing the demands of operational excellence today with the vision required to build the supply chain of the future.

This transformation began at a moment of crisis. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Stanley Black & Decker was struggling to meet demand, prompting new CEO Don Allan to call for sweeping change. He made clear that without a bold reinvention of the supply chain, the company’s broader goals—simplification, innovation, and stronger customer relationships—would be out of reach. Tamer reflects on how he and his team responded, the progress they’ve made, and the pressures they now face as they navigate an increasingly uncertain global landscape.