Global Wealth, Local Impact

How Supply Chains Build Thriving Companies, Cultures and Countries​
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About the Book

Behind every thriving business, resilient culture, and prosperous economy is a high-performing value chain. This book explores how leaders – from founders to executives – can build strategic, ethical, and responsive value chains that generate real impact.
Drawing on 25 years of hands-on experience and stories from ancient Rome to modern tech, Stephanie Forbes lays out a practical framework to future-proof organizations. Whether you’re navigating geopolitical shocks, inflation, partner breakdowns, or a shifting regulatory landscape, this book offers a blueprint for performance under pressure.

About the Book

  • Tactical Excellence – Build operational muscle through strong systems, resource planning, and real-time responsiveness.
  • Strategic Vision – Align every decision to a long-term goal. Master scenario planning, globalization, and competitive advantage.
  • Negotiation Mastery – Navigate power dynamics, cultural nuances, and deal structures that reduce risk and build trust.
  • Partnerships & Alliances – Learn what makes a partnership successful—from joint ventures to vendor relationships—and how to avoid common failures.
  • Inflation & Financial Pressure – Stay ahead of cost shocks and economic turbulence through smart sourcing, agility, and financial governance.
  • What to Measure – Leverage metrics that matter. Uncover fraud, improve visibility, and align KPIs with integrity and outcomes.
  • Global Events – Adapt to disruption. From pandemics to wars, understand how global events create ripple effects—and how the best leaders respond.

THEMES WOVEN THROUGHOUT

  • Governance, Risk, Finance, Fraud– Integrated into every chapter as non-negotiables of modern leadership.
  • Historical and Modern Case Studies– From Roman logistics to Amazon’s digital empire.
  • Humor, Humanity, and High Standards– Business doesn’t have to be boring. This book is sharp, smart, and occasionally funny.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

  • Executives and founders navigating complexity
  • Supply chain and operations professionals
  • Investors and policy-makers seeking long-term advantage
  • Anyone building something that matters

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about the author

Stephanie Forbes is an internationally recognized expert in supply chain strategy, procurement governance, and operational resilience. With over two decades of experience spanning energy, manufacturing, construction, and technology sectors, she is known for transforming complex global supply chains into agile, value-driven ecosystems. Stephanie is the Founder and CEO of The Forbes Group, a boutique consultancy focused on helping organizations align people, processes, and systems to build competitive advantage.
Her leadership has been instrumental in shaping policy, driving sustainability initiatives, and advising boards and executive teams on fraud prevention, risk management, and performance measurement. She’s also a keynote speaker on international stages, blending historical insights, modern practices, and humor to bring the world of supply chain to life.