In this episode of The Momentum Flow, I sit down with Gustavo López Ghory, former Chief Supply Chain Officer at Kimberly-Clark, longtime global manufacturing leader at Procter & Gamble, and co-founder & Chairman of Swiss tech startup SmarterChains.

With more than ~35 years leading some of the world’s most complex production networks, Gustavo has seen every wave of “transformation” in manufacturing, and he’s honest about what actually creates value versus what’s just buzz.

We dive into:
- The four pillars of Gustavo’s leadership philosophy: people, technical mastery, business mastery, and authenticity.

- Where digital twins, robotics, and AI are truly delivering ROI, and where companies are stuck in pilot paralysis.

- Why most factories are quietly carrying ~30% hidden waste, and how operational value intelligence exposes it.

- How SmarterChains is helping manufacturers unlock trapped value and move toward the “Factory of the Future.”

- The evolving role of the human operator in an AI-augmented world.

- Practical advice for operators, founders, and investors in smart manufacturing.

If you’re building, running, or investing in industrial operations, this conversation will challenge how you think about technology, culture, and value creation on the shop floor.

Guest: Bob Stewart, Former Chief Supply Chain Officer, McDonald’s & U.S. Navy Reserve Veteran

In this Veterans Day special, host Luis Solana sits down with Bob Stewart, a 40-year supply chain leader who spent over three decades at McDonald’s, including as Chief Supply Chain Officer for North America, overseeing $14B in operations across 100+ countries.

They dive deep into how military discipline and corporate leadership intersect, from mission readiness in the Navy to operational excellence at McDonald’s. Bob shares lessons on leading under pressure, building trust at scale, and how clarity, accountability, and collaboration drive transformation.

The conversation also explores the future of supply chains, from automation and digitization to innovation through startup partnerships, and how veterans bring unique value to modern business leadership.

Tune in to hear how service, strategy, and innovation converge to keep the momentum flowing.