44: The Anti-Fragile Supply Chain with Anna McGovern
- She Supply Chains Podcast

- Sep 15
- 2 min read

What if the greatest disruptions to your supply chain could actually become your biggest opportunities for growth?
In this episode, we sit down with Anna McGovern, a seasoned supply chain executive with over 35 years of experience spanning procurement, consulting, and leadership. From starting in customer service to becoming a recognized voice in supply chain resilience,
Anna shares how she redefined negotiation, built strong supplier partnerships, and developed recovery strategies that turn breakdowns into breakthroughs.
Her journey highlights the importance of problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and community-driven collaboration. Along the way, she opens up about launching Source to Shelf during the pandemic, navigating the challenges of writing her first book, and the lessons she’s learned about leadership, resilience, and trust.
Whether you’re navigating procurement challenges, building anti-fragility into your supply chain, or simply seeking inspiration from someone who’s turned setbacks into strategies, Anna’s story is filled with wisdom you won’t want to miss.
In this episode, we discuss:
(02:50) Anna’s journey from customer service into procurement
(09:01) Explaining supply chain in everyday terms
(12:02) Redefining negotiation through data and preparation
(15:01) Building collaborative supplier partnerships that last
(21:00) Transforming chaos into a competitive advantage
(28:19) Strategies for supply chain resilience and recovery
(31:07) Anti-fragility: creating optionality and flexibility in supply chains
(33:00) Source to Shelf: how a pandemic-born community is still thriving
(38:49) Writing a book on supply chain insights and leadership
(46:36) Leadership lessons: listening, collaboration, and building trust
Listen in for more can’t-miss insights from Anna!
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