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“I ’ m inspired by seekers – anyone who is committed to learning , growth and giving back ”
“ Similarly , developing a two-year capability roadmap has helped not only supply chain but also our partner teams to work on the right tools , data structures , reporting and processes to enable scale and velocity .
“ Strong partnerships with strategic suppliers has been pivotal to ensure smooth supply and early notification of supply constraints . Jointly , we have been able to develop solutions that have supported Google networking ’ s rapid growth .”
SUPRIYA IYER DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN AND COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS , GOOGLE
Vulnerability and authenticity in leadership The best piece of advice Iyer has ever been given is to “ get out of the office and connect with customers , vendors , peers and team members ” – pretty difficult to do in the pandemic , but not impossible .
“ Only then can you hope to understand them and build relationships of trust and open communication ,” she says .
This advice is in part inspired by an eclectic range of Iyers personal heroes .
“ I ’ m inspired by seekers – anyone who is committed to learning , growth and giving back : Malala Yousafzai , Mahatma Gandhi , Greta Thunberg and Maya Angelou , they are some examples of people who inspire me by what they stand for and how they lead . They demonstrate vulnerability , authenticity and standing up for the community . datacentremagazine . com 71