Eaton is a leader in power management technologies that solve complex electrical and industrial issues around the world. They’re also leaders in innovation when it comes to its supply chain. Rogerio Branco, Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Eaton, joins Dr. Anne Robinson, Chief Strategy Officer at Kinaxis, to discuss Eaton’s commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusivity in the latest episode of our Big Ideas in Supply Chain podcast.The pandemic put a spotlight on certain supply chain realities that needed to change, and Eaton realized some of its traditional supply chain planning processes and tools were no longer efficient. To channel new ideas, the company turned to its global supply chain team of 4,000 associates and created an incubation lab with a physical location that’s also virtual. According to Rogerio, anyone in the company can bring ideas forward and if it meets their goals and criteria, those ideas will be validated and tested in real applications. [2:08]Eaton also strives to be a model of diversity and inclusivity as a company. Rogerio states it’s taken very seriously, noting that 60% of Eaton’s board and 35% of its global supply chain team is diverse. Additionally, they offer company-wide initiatives to bring in suppliers that are owned by women, minority groups, and LGBTQ+. Rogerio states that this dedication to diversity helps improve innovation within the company because everyone gets to have a voice to provide input in a safe space where they’re free to incubate new ideas without judgement. [9:33]You can learn more about supply chain innovation at Eaton by watching the full episode here: https://big-ideas-in-supply-chain.simplecast.com/episodes/supply-chain-innovation-at-eatonTo learn more about the speakers and follow them, access their LinkedIn profiles here:Rogerio Branco - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerio-branco-12598aa Dr. Anne Robinson - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-robinson-449225