Supply Chain World Volume 10, Issue 3 Volume 10, Issue 3 | Page 40

Royal Caribbean Group ______________________________________________________________________________________

Wonder of the

Seas

Royal Caribbean Group ’ s secrets to a solid supply chain at sea

As Global Chief Supply Chain Officer for one of the world ’ s leading cruise companies , Royal Caribbean Group , James Wells has an important job . Along with his team , James is responsible for maintaining engaged and efficient working relationships across the group ’ s international community of suppliers .

In conversation with Supply Chain World , James talks us through his career thus far and the kinds of challenges he must overcome at Royal Caribbean Group .
“ Over the course of my career journey , which has enabled me to work in multiple industries related to the life sciences , Consumer Packaged Goods ( CPG ), and cruise hospitality , I ’ ve had ample opportunity to learn about some of the most innovative and highest-performing supply chains in the world ,” he begins .
To say James is passionate is an understatement . “ My career has been one dictated by continuous learning ,” he goes on . “ One of the most important lessons I ’ ve come
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