How do you build a supply chain capable of powering the world’s most massive digital infrastructures? As global demand for AI and cloud computing skyrockets, Nikita Parikh reveals the blueprint for achieving operational excellence at a hyperscale level. Recorded live at The US Summit 2026 in Chicago, Nikita Parikh (Head of Global Manufacturing Operations, Google Cloud) takes the stage to discuss the unique challenges of scaling hardware infrastructure in an era of rapid technological shifts. In this session, she explores the delicate balance between speed-to-market and long-term sustainability, highlighting how Google optimizes its global manufacturing footprint to support the backbone of the modern internet. Nikita shares how hyperscalers are reinventing the relationship between hardware design and supply chain agility. From navigating global component shortages to implementing circular economy principles in data center hardware, this talk is a masterclass in high-stakes manufacturing and logistics. Key Insights Include: Scaling at Speed: How to manage the explosive growth of AI infrastructure through agile manufacturing operations. Hyperscale Resilience: Strategies for building redundant, global supply chains that can withstand regional disruptions. Sustainable Infrastructure: How Google integrates carbon-aware manufacturing and hardware recycling into its core operations.