In this inaugural episode of Moving the World, Chris Caton, managing director of global strategy and analytics at Prologis, sits down with Harshida Acharya, co-founder of Fulfillment IQ, to explore how global supply chains are evolving in real time as businesses navigate shifting tariffs and trade policy uncertainty. From macro trends in sourcing and automation to real-world facility planning and network strategy, Harshida and Chris break down what’s happening now—and what’s next.  

In this episode: 

• How trade policy volatility is reshaping supply chain strategy 
• The real-world impacts of nearshoring, automation and sourcing shifts 
• What customers are focused on heading into 2025 

This conversation delivers practical insight for anyone trying to stay ahead in a fast-changing global market. 

Today’s experts:  

Chris Caton is Managing Director, Head of Global Strategy & Analytics at Prologis. Chris is responsible for the Research, Advanced Analytics and Valuations capabilities at Prologis. Collectively, these teams create and interpret industry data; identify and project emerging trends that lead to transformational change in the logistics and real estate industries; and communicate and develop tools to drive business strategy.  

Prior to joining Prologis in 2012, Chris served as vice president in Morgan Stanley's research department tracking global commercial real estate and REIT investment environments. While at Morgan Stanley, Chris also served as a vice president in Morgan Stanley's private real estate department. Chris began his career at CBRE. 

Chris holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Arts in Economics from Boston University, and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Puget Sound. 

Harshida Acharya is Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at Fulfillment IQ, where she helps brands, 3PLs, and retailers transform fulfillment, distribution and logistics into true competitive advantages. 

With over 15 years of experience, Harshida leads large-scale digital transformation initiatives and customer-centric strategies that drive impact at scale. She’s also the creator and co-host of the eCom Logistics Podcast, a top global business podcast bringing real-world insights from industry leaders straight to the ears of operators worldwide. 

She also contributes thought leadership to platforms and publications such as Forbes, Inbound Logistics, Supply Chain Now, and RETHINK Retail, to name a few—sharing her expertise on strategy, technology, and execution. 

A passionate advocate for inclusion, Harshida co-founded Ladies Who Logistic, a 700+ member community supporting mentorship and leadership for women in supply chain. Her work has been recognized with awards including RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert, Shopify Top eCommerce Influencers, Top Women in Supply Chain and Business Elite 40 Under 40 and more.