Talking New Energy: Turning power equipment procurement into a strategic advantage

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In this episode, we speak to Shilpika Gautam, founder and CEO of Opna, about the critical power equipment needed to deliver electrification and why supply chains need to become a strategic consideration from day one. As demand grows from data centres, renewables and grid upgrades, Shilps explains why the challenge is not simply a shortage of equipment, but a coordination problem between buyers and manufacturers.

We discuss:

• Why growing demand for electrification is putting pressure on critical power equipment supply chains.
• Why procurement needs to move from an afterthought to a strategic consideration at the start of a project.
• How better coordination, flexibility and visibility can help developers manage equipment lead times and procurement risk.

What’s one thing you would like listeners to take away from this?

• Think about your supply chain on day one. Procurement of critical power equipment should be treated as a strategic business advantage, rather than something to address once the rest of the project is already underway.