Celebrating Veterans and Supply Chain Leaders
Join us for this week’s Digital Transformers edition of The Buzz, as we celebrate Veteran’s Day and dive deep into the critical theme of transforming supply chain management through innovative technology and collaboration.
In this episode, special guest Karen Betancourt, CEO of Vanguard Medical Logistics, also joins hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson, to share her extensive experience in leveraging technology to streamline processes and improve efficiencies in global supply chains.
Listen in as their conversation also includes:
- The importance of focusing on the first mile of supply chain
- The significant advancements in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
- The need for better communication, collaborative efforts, and strategic problem-solving for true transformation
- And much more
Listen in as this episode blends respect for service with a forward-looking vision for supply chain advancements, making it a must-listen for professionals aiming to innovate in a complex global environment.
This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson, and produced by Amanda Luton and Trisha Cordes.
Additional Links & Resources
Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show:
- Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/bePRAhhTF-0
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Connect with Karen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karendbetancourt/
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Learn more about Vanguard Medical Logistics: https://vml-sa.com/
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U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index for Q3 2024: https://bit.ly/scn-us-bank
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With That Said: https://bit.ly/3O4m4YE
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Navy Deputy CIO: Zero Trust Boosts Navy Cyber Defenses: https://bit.ly/4evvxmG
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VA announces creation of new AI testing ground with FDA: https://bit.ly/4frtxgM
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AI MINDSystems Foundation Partners with Guardrail Technologies in its National HERO Health Initiative to Serve United States Veterans, First Responders, and their Families through Enhanced AI Security: https://bit.ly/4hLdwna
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We’re entering the age of first-mile reinvention: https://bit.ly/491ewQp
- Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about
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- UPCOMING WEBINAR- Future-Proof Your Logistics: AI-Powered Solutions for Competitive Edge: https://bit.ly/3BouB5E
- UPCOMING WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Digital Transformation: Building AstraZeneca’s Resilient, Decision-Centric Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/4fHYooJ
- UPCOMING WEBINAR- The Cold Chain Dilemma: Why Visibility Falls Short and What Really Works: https://bit.ly/4hpu8k9
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- UPCOMING WEBINAR- Introduction to Microsoft Supply Chain: Enabling Scale and Complexity: https://bit.ly/40K1rsz
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