Supply Chain Revolution

In Episode 13, we are joined by global futurist and innovation evangelist Tom Raftery...and with a twist! We are featured on HIS new “Women in Supply Chain” series, where he interviews the most high profile women in supply chain, tech, and digital. This was by far one of the most interesting conversations Deborah and Sheri have to date with broad concepts like hydroelectric, digital waste and connecting corporate sustainability to supply chain amidst COVID19 pressures.

In this episode, we discuss how supply chains provide are the perfect conduit for transformation to circular and sustainable business models. We dive into connecting local communities where supply chains touch to the sustainable development goals. We talk cloud, inventory, digital supply chain, leadership, and Sheri gives a powerful message on why and how we can change the world, each of us. Tom also has a Digital Supply Chain Podcast, so be sure to check it out, subscribe and follow!

To learn more about Tom Raftery and his impact, visit: https://tomraftery.com/category/digital-supply-chain/

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Episode 6, Part 1 of our Lightening Talk with David Warrick, Global GM of Customer Logistics at Microsoft. The field of supply chain is growing and is much more than the traditional view of integrated purchasing, operations, and logistics. David unpacks how supply chains are evolving and how data and cognitive supply chains create an exciting time to be in supply chain, including Tim Cook’s rise to CEO of Apple. We are scientists, engineers, mathematicians, entrepreneurs, artists, and so much more!

In this episode we discuss David’s journey in supply chain (which is actually a 2nd career), why supply chain is at a critical inflection point, the cognitive supply chain, and the importance of data, visibility, and the future of retail and demand planning. To learn more about David, please visit~> https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-warrick-2b617a3/ and check out Microsoft’s Intelligent Supply Chain~>https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/manufacturing/intelligent-supply-chain?activetab=pillars%3aprimaryr4

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In Episode 11, we explore humanitarian supply chains and international development. This is Part 1 of 2 lightning talks with Pretty Mubaiwa, PhD Public Law Candidate and UCT Regional Coordinator for the Africa Resource Center. Pretty works in disruptive supply chain to provide critical medicine, access, and care at the point of need. The mantra of this organization is African led, African inspired, and to improve lives of African people.

International Development is an extremely complex environment. In many parts of the world, governments run humanitarian supply chains as a public service. Coordinating how the medicines are sourced, and working with donors and partners is often not well-coordinated. Problems start at the national level, and if the government doesn’t get it right, people lose their lives.

In this episode, we discuss the donor relationship, central medical stores, working without a demand signal, impacts of cold chain on inventory management, the opportunity for network infrastructure and 3PL/last mile delivery, and how supply chain is an underdeveloped industry without education programs in place to support the people who need it the most.

To learn more about Pretty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pretty-mubaiwa-b5917086/; to learn more about ARC: https://www.linkedin.com/company/africa-resource-centre/about/

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In Episode 5, we have some fun discussing the importance of failure, why we need to eradicate the world of consultant speak (yes it’s a thing), AI in the future of work, the SDGs and why they matter in supply chain and technology. We dive into the paradigm of “wisdom from time and years experience” versus “wisdom from growth", including why disrupting change leads to professional development. We debate how to say finance and the Maryland dialect and why the Revolution may get “too hot for Linkedin”?!?Also, Deborah breaks down inventory management in Vegas and why Rebels must take risks to forge ahead.

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In Episode 3, we speak with James George from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. We covered so much that we feature his discussion in a two-part series to learn more about the work he does, to dive deeper into circular concepts, supply chain transformation, network partnerships, and discuss transitioning toward a new global economy.

A challenge can be getting inspired and getting started in circular and supply chain transformation. James is passionate about the circular transition and inspiring others in new ways of thinking about supply chain, materials, and technology. He engages opportunities across industries to help organizations connect with the right programs, platforms, and partners with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

In Episode 3, James discusses examples of circular business model successes happening right now, including Apple's transition to circular supply chains using product-as-a-service, and the future of mobility! This episode is packed with resources you can use in your own journey including where to find key collateral for your transformation in the domains of technology, innovation, digital, supply chain, material science, partnerships, culture, leadership, and being a REBEL!

If you missed the part 1, visit Episode 2! It's all about new global leaders! It’s changing folks! James describes his journey, the types of leaders who are successful in transformation, and why rebels are essential in changing the world we share.

To Learn more about James and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, please visit the links below: James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-george-20995b75/. EMF: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/

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