How Amazon Rewrote the Rulebook on Supply Chain with Walmart & Amazon Legend Arthur L. Valdez Jr.
Supply Chain Optimizers · 2025-09-11 · 36 min
Episode notes
What does it take to build, scale, and transform global supply chains at the world's largest retailers? Host Diego Solorzano sits down with Arthur L Valdez, Jr. , EVP Global Supply Chain and Customer Solutions at Starbucks . Together, they trace the evolution of global retail logistics, from Amazon’s groundbreaking fulfillment and sortation systems to Target’s transformative “stores as hubs” model. Arthur reveals lessons on balancing culture with technology, the rising role of AI, and how convenience is shaping customer expectations. He also shares leadership insights on tackling complex problems, mentoring diverse talent, and preparing supply chains for a future defined by speed, efficiency, and customer-centricity.
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