AWS Executive in Residence Blog
Author: Luiz Etzel
Luiz Etzel is a strategic operations leader with 20+ years of experience spanning automotive, private equity, and technology sectors. Currently at Amazon's Global Logistics, he is focused on supply chain initiatives leveraging data analytics, machine learning, and AI to optimize network operations. Previously, as an operating partner at a private equity firm, he drove operational transformations across portfolio companies. His experience includes leadership roles at Porsche Consulting, Mitsubishi Motors, and General Motors, focusing on lean implementation and strategic operations improvement. Luiz is an engineer by training and holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management. He specializes in bridging traditional operations with digital innovation.
Leveraging AI and Cloud for Supply Chain Resilience
A single supply chain disruption today can erase millions in revenue and years of carefully built customer trust. While most organizations struggle with the balance between lean operations and reliability, some companies have discovered a different path. These market leaders have replaced traditional buffer strategies with a more responsive, efficient way to manage supply chains. […]