46: The Future of Supply Chain and Navigating the Ecosystem with Regenia Sanders

She Supply Chains Podcast
Sep 29
2 min read

What does it take to build resilient supply chains — and an equally resilient career — in a world driven by technology and transformation?

In this episode, we sit down with Regenia Sanders, Partner at EY, whose 25+ year career spans engineering, supply chain management, and consulting. Regenia’s path to leadership wasn’t traditional — it was shaped by curiosity, adaptability, and a deep passion for solving complex problems. Starting out as an engineer, she found herself drawn to the bigger picture: how systems, people, and data all connect to make businesses run efficiently. '

That curiosity led her into consulting, where she now helps organizations transform their supply chain operations to be more agile, data-driven, and collaborative. Her perspective is grounded in both technical expertise and a human-centered approach to leadership, making her story both relatable and profoundly insightful for anyone navigating a career in supply chain.

Regenia takes us behind the scenes of how supply chain management has evolved — from linear models focused on efficiency to dynamic ecosystems driven by technology, AI, and advanced data governance. She discusses how emerging technologies are enabling better decision-making and visibility, while also highlighting the challenges of implementing them in fast-paced environments. For Regenia, resilience in supply chain doesn’t just come from strong systems; it comes from strong teams that know how to adapt, collaborate, and communicate through uncertainty. She also underscores the importance of trust and alignment across functions — because in today’s complex landscape, success depends on how well people work together to solve problems, not just how fast technology can process information.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Regenia shares a more personal side of her leadership philosophy — one rooted in purpose, service, and legacy. She speaks about giving back through mentorship and her scholarship program for young women in engineering, inspired by the women who paved the way before her. Her story is a reminder that great leaders don’t just drive change within organizations — they create opportunities for others to rise alongside them. From her grandmother’s lessons in perseverance to her own experiences navigating career transitions, Regenia’s journey is filled with lessons on staying grounded, embracing growth, and leading with heart.