1. Kate Vitasek

Kate Vitasek is a prominent author and academic known for her work in supply chain management and business collaboration. She developed the concept of "Vested Outsourcing," which emphasizes creating more collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships between companies and their suppliers. By focusing on shared goals and outcomes, her approach aims to improve efficiency, innovation, and overall success in business relationships. Vitasek's ideas have influenced how organizations think about outsourcing and partnership strategies in a rapidly changing global economy.