For supply chain professionals, LinkedIn has become the go-to platform to exchange ideas, explore innovations, and stay informed on global trends. Amidst millions of daily posts, articles, and discussions, a unique group of voices consistently leads the dialogue the Supply Chain Influencers. These thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators are not only shaping conversations but also inspiring the next generation of supply chain talent.
In a world where professional networking shapes careers and drives industries forward, LinkedIn stands as the epicenter of global professional connection now boasting over 1.2 billion members across 200+ countries. It’s more than just a networking site; it’s a powerful hub for sharing knowledge, building influence, and shaping conversations that define the future of business.
“Numbers don’t lie, and the stats show that LinkedIn is the world’s largest social network for working professionals. It’s one of the largest social networks in general.” – Meenakshi Chaudhary
Similarly, research by Utz, S suggests
“Overall, users of LinkedIn and Twitter reported higher informational benefits than non-users, whereas the Facebook users reported lower informational benefits”
LinkedIn is also valuable for enabling users to follow companies, to learn about job openings, and to present a public profile that talent managers can explore. LinkedIn will often be a top find for any search of a job seeker’s name.
It is convenient for people (employers and employees alike) to connect and create a savvy culture with the willingness to share insights and help with growth. In reality, there are some people (individual or some group) on LinkedIn who are recognized and credible enough to offer expert advice on topics relating to supply chain influencers. A general term for these highly appreciated individuals is “LinkedIn influencer.” For Supply chain and logistics, they are specifically referred to as “Supply Chain Influencers.” or ” Supply Chain Thought Leaders”.
What Exactly do “Supply Chain Influencers” Do? And What’s In it For you … Right?
In LinkedIn, Supply Chain Influencers are mostly innovators, leaders, and thinkers leading the drive for conversations involving global businesses through shared expertise. In simpler terms, supply chain influencers aid other professionals to access more information about current trends affecting global markets.
If you play a part in this multifaced industry, you are possibly going to be seeking an expert’s opinion on important decisions. Whether you plan to test an innovative marketing tactic or require assistance in gaining improved exposure for yourself or products, these masterminds are your best bet in the business social circle.
But How Do You Identify Which Supply Chain Influencer to Follow?
If you are new to LinkedIn or play a part in a marketing team that requires help to explore and execute ideas around current market trends, then you need to narrow down on key influencers to yield maximum benefits. The list I have selected below are based on two criteria for identifying Supply Chain Influencers:
- Creating original knowledge content to improve the capability of the supply chain community.
- Have been “consistently” over the years writing, speaking or training the supply chain community
A common trait among the supply chain influencers listed below is that they all have excellent LinkedIn Profiles. And we at SCMDOJO want every supply chain professional to have, if not a better, a LinkedIn profile as good as this to expand our list of supply chain influencers.
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The Top 10 Supply Chain Influencers List for you To Include
So, who are these influencers? And why should you follow them?
Let’s explore the top Supply Chain Influencers & thought leaders on LinkedIn who are transforming the way professionals think, learn, and connect in this dynamic industry.
Lora Cecere – Founder at Supply Chain Insights
Why should you follow Lora Cecere?
Lora Cecere is one of the two official LinkedIn Influencers! This alone is good enough reason to follow!
Lora Cecere is currently the Founder of Supply Chain Insights and boosts 35+ years of diverse supply chain experience. Her industry experience has led her to take on roles, including industry analyst, supply chain practitioner, and more, in top brands such as Altimeter Group, AMR Research, Gartner Group, Kraft/General Foods, Procter & Gamble, Manugistics, and Descartes Systems Group.
She works with supply chain leaders to take teams to higher levels of excellence. Her research firm is paving new directions in building thought-leading supply chain research. In 2017, she was honoured as the Outstanding Woman in Supply Chain by the University of Tennessee.
Lora loves to write and research. She is the author of the enterprise software blog “Supply Chain Shaman” and writes monthly columns for Consumer Goods Technology and CSCMP Quarterly. She actively blogs on LinkedIn as one of the leading Supply Chain Influencers and Supply Chain Leadership on Forbes.
Yossi Sheffi – Director, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics
Why should you follow Yossi Sheffi?
Dr. Yossi Sheffi is second of the two official Linkedin Influencers!
Dr. Yossi Sheffi is an expert in systems optimisation, risk analysis, and supply chain management. He is the Elisha Gray II Prof. of Engineering Systems at MIT and also serves as the Director of the Center for Transportation and Logistics.
He is the author of several best-selling, award-winning books, including The Resilient Enterprise, Urban Transportation Networks, Logistics Clusters, and The Power of Resilience. Dr. Sheffi has consulted with leading enterprises and founded or co-founded five successful companies: LogiCorp, PTCG, e-Chemicals, Logistics.com, and Syncra Systems. Dr. Sheffi actively blogs and shares content on LinkedIn as a Supply Chain Influencer.
Radu Palamariu – Connector | TOP TALENT Scout in Supply Chain
Why should you follow Radu Palamariu?
In my opinion, Radu is the most active LinkedIn influencer, and I have seen his following go from 50k+ to 230k+ within a few months in 2020.
Radu Palamariu is currently the Managing Director of Asia Pacific and Chief Energy Officer at Alcott Global. He has been working in consulting and executive search roles for the last decade. With a strong passion for logistics and supply chain management, his focus is on helping businesses achieve better results and build strong teams in the process.
Radu Palamariu is a fervent believer that people are the key in any business and enjoys challenges that involve the use of a multitude of channels and tools to find the right personnel in taking a company to the next level. With experience and exposure spanning several countries worldwide, Radu Palamariu is a well-rounded international business manager. Fortunately, over the years, he has built and led great teams.
Radu and the Alcott Global team have managed to organise and deliver one of the biggest Virtual Supply Chain Summits in July 2020. Incorporating leading supply chain speakers and influencers, in my opinion, making it “Oscars of Supply Chain”.
Daniel Stanton – Mr. Supply Chain®
Why should you follow Daniel Stanton?
Daniel Stanton, PMP, CSCP, SCPro, MCSE, MCP, MBA, M Eng. is an award-winning business educator and a global executive with expertise in supply chain management and project leadership. Known as “Mr. Supply Chain,” Daniel has worked with APICS (now ASCM), MHI, Caterpillar, the U.S. Navy, and several other firms.
He has also co-founded tech startups and served as an advisor and senior executive for nonprofit education associations. Daniel believes that supply chains are crucial to understanding how businesses deliver value to customers, and projects are the way we make improvements to supply chains. Recognized as a LinkedIn Learning Insider, Daniel is a “Pro to Know” for Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine, and a Supply Chain Futurist for IBM Sterling Supply Chain.
Dr. Muddassir Ahmed – Supply Chain Strategy, S&OP Expert and Founder of SCMDOJO
Dr. Muddassir Ahmed is a globally recognized supply chain expert, thought leader, and keynote speaker. As the Founder & CEO of SCMDOJO, he has built one of the world’s leading platforms dedicated to empowering supply chain professionals with cutting-edge knowledge, practical tools, and access to expert insights. With over 19 years of leadership experience spanning the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, Dr. Ahmed has held key roles at Bridgestone, Doncasters Group, Eaton, and Volvo Cars, managing multi-million-dollar supply chain operations.
His expertise spans all facets of supply chain management, with a particular focus on leveraging technology and innovation to optimize processes and build resilient supply chains.
Recognized among the Top 10 Supply Chain Influencers in the World by Supply Chain Digital, Dr. Ahmed has been instrumental in shaping industry best practices through his extensive research, vlogs, and thought leadership. Holding a PhD in Management Science from Lancaster University Management School, he is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
His platform, SCMDOJO, serves a vibrant community with over 51,000 monthly visitors, 71,000 newsletter subscribers, and a social media following exceeding 107,000 supply chain professionals
A sought-after keynote speaker and thought leader, sharing his insights on industry trends, best practices, and the future of supply chain management. Dr. Ahmed delivers high-impact talks on supply chain excellence, digital transformation, and strategic leadership. His mission is clear: to help supply chains thrive
You can follow him on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok or Instagram
Dr. Marcell Vollmer – Partner and Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Why should you follow Dr. Marcell Vollmer?
Dr. Marcell Vollmer is a Partner and Director at BCG. He advises C-Level Executives & Executive Teams on the full range of digital transformation, innovation, new business models, restructuring, and reorganization with a focus on procurement, supply chain, and operations globally.
With experience spanning major roles like Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Chief Procurement Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Senior Vice President, Dr. Marcell Vollmer focuses on supporting customers and partners to defining and executing digital transformation strategies globally.
Dr. Marcell Vollmer is sensitive to the complexities surrounding the intersection of technology, compliance, and supplier networks that today’s procurement leaders face. He is an advocate of the power of process mining to create the “superfluid enterprise” and deliver extraordinary experiences. He evangelizes the market as an influencer to define and drive digital transformation strategies in all industries globally.
Dr. Richard Wilding OBE (Professor) – Professor of Supply Chain Strategy
Why should you follow Dr. Richard Wilding OBE?
Dr. Richard Wilding OBE is a Professor of Supply Chain Strategy. He challenges and inspires Supply Chain & Business Leaders to innovate, enabling them to create economic, environmental, and societal value, thus benefiting their businesses and themselves. His approach to achieving his ideas is by working with senior business leaders as an advisor, mentor, and Non-Executive Director. He also connects networks and link expertise of organizations and individuals, through his leadership style that utilizes “evidence-based” knowledge that is communicated in an engaging and inspiring way through multiple channels to stimulate and create Action. He is an active supply chain influencer with regular blogs, interviews, and opinions on trending global topics.
Dr. Richard Wilding’s role is “to inspire, inform & innovate supply chain development and performance. Through the challenge, best practice & academic support for public and private sector organizations and individual driven professionals who are intent on improvement.”
Martijn Lofvers – Founder & Chief Trendwatcher of Supply Chain Media
Why should you follow Martijn Lofvers?
Martijn Lofvers is the Founder & Chief Trendwatcher of Supply Chain Media. He has developed several concepts for the visualization of complex subjects as well as several innovative content formats about supply chain management, like Subway Maps, Mind Maps, Self-Assessments, and The Supply Chain Map of Europe.
With several years of experience under his belt, Martijn Lofvers is a trend watcher who uses practical concepts to simplify Supply Chain Strategies. Martijn Lofvers has excellent connections with European supply chain executives and with the academic world. He facilitates workshops about this matter and has done this for several well-known multinationals in Europe. As a Supply Chain Influencer, he establishes an actual exchange of supply chain experience and knowledge.
Tania Seary – Founder at Procurious
Why should you follow Tania Seary?
Tania is one of the most global, influential members of the procurement & supply chain profession.
She hosts regular procurement webinars, videos and presents at high-profile events around the world. She has been named “Influencer of the Year” by Supply Chain Dive and recognised by IBM.
Throughout her career, Tania has been wholly committed to raising the profile of the procurement and supply chain professions and connecting its leaders. A true entrepreneur, Tania is the Founding Chairman of Procurious, The Faculty and The Source.
Sabine Mueller -CEO DHL Consulting, EVP
Why should you follow Sabine Mueller?
Sabine Mueller, CEO of DHL Consulting. DHL Consulting is the independent strategic supply chain and management consultancy of Deutsche Post DHL Group, employing 120 consultants globally.
She has been dedicated to the logistics sector for close to two decades. Over the years, Sabine held various positions in strategy, corporate organization and consulting. As a supply chain leader, she has a keen interest in Digitalization, big data, artificial intelligence, robotics, IoT, drones, blockchain, and the circular economy that will redefine the supply chain and logistics eco-system. Sabine continues to share her thoughts on these topics on Linkedin.
Beyond Sabine’s logistics career, she has considered the advancement of women in executive roles to be a fundamental requirement for business success. She believes encouraging diversity in perspectives and leadership styles at C-Level will undoubtedly result in better decisions. Sabine has been personally committed to helping female leaders succeed and promote more diversity in management teams.
In Conclusion,
In today’s hyperconnected world, supply chain influencers & thought leaders do far more than share updates they educate, inspire, and challenge professionals to think differently. Whether through insightful posts, thought leadership articles, or practical frameworks, these voices are shaping how the global supply chain community learns, collaborates, and innovates.
At SCMDOJO, our mission is simple: to empower every supply chain professional with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to excel. By following these leading influencers and continuously improving your own LinkedIn presence you’re not just building a network; you’re investing in your professional growth and future opportunities.
After all, in the ever-evolving world of supply chain management, staying connected to the right voices isn’t just valuable it’s essential.
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