The road to end-to-end business transformation is rarely smooth, with even the most experienced leaders face unexpected setbacks. While success stories often take center stage, it’s the failures that offer the most powerful lessons.

In this exclusive case study, we talk with Varun Srivathsan, a key leader in Supply Chain and Procurement at Mutarer SE & Co. KGaA. With a track record of driving operational turnarounds across diverse industries, Varun shares a candid look at a anonymous transformation effort that didn’t go as planned, and shares what we can all learn from it.

This is more than a story of failure. It’s a blueprint for resilience, leadership, and smarter decision-making in the face of complexity.

Download the Case Study to Discover:

• Transformation Pitfalls: Understand how high logistics costs, poor cash flow, and supplier dependency can derail performance.
• Strategic Recovery: Learn how network optimization, supplier diversification, and operational excellence can turn things around.
• Root Causes of Failure: Explore how leadership turnover, poor execution, and weak governance contributed to the breakdown.
• Future-Proofing: Get practical advice on team alignment, fast decision-making, and leveraging digital tools to standardize and scale.

This case study is a must-read for transformation leaders, supply chain professionals, and anyone navigating complex change. Use it as a guide to avoid common missteps, and to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.