The Buzz: The Future of Supply Chain and the Ethics of Responsibility

Join us for this week’s episode of The Buzz, as we dive into workforce challenges, growth strategies, and supply chain transformation and collaboration. In this episode, hosts Scott Luton and Marty Parker welcome special guest Maria Villablanca, CEO of the Future Insights Network, who shares valuable takeaways from the recent TFest24 conference, and her extensive experience in leveraging technology to streamline processes and improve efficiencies in global supply chains. Listen in as the panel also discusses: The launch of the Canadian Postal Workers strike How Unilever is driving growth in personal care Krispy Kreme’s pursuit of a delivery partner And so much more! Listen in to gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between workforce dynamics and supply chain effectiveness, along with actionable strategies for navigating these challenges.   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Marty Parker, 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/61cc-MpJbcs Connect with Maria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/ Learn more about Future Insights Network: https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-insights-network/ Canadian Postal Workers Launch a Strike: https://bit.ly/40NTVNh How Unilever is Driving Volume Growth in Personal Care: https://bit.ly/4fT5184 Krispy Kreme Pursues Third…

Healthcare supply chains must be agile and cost effective, but all the efficiency in the world cannot guarantee a good patient experience. For that, organizations need to understand what patients expect and work closely with providers to ensure they have what they need for a range of treatment circumstances. Tom Harvieux is the Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at BJC Healthcare, one of the largest non-profit healthcare organizations in the United States. Tom is responsible for supply chain and logistics strategy, and his team’s achievements were recently recognized with an 8th place ranking in the Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 list. In this classic Supply Chain Now episode, Tom joins hosts Scott Luton to discuss: How his 22 years of experience in the U.S. Army allowed him to build the leadership and supply chain experience he now applies in the private sector The changes he has observed in patient expectations about their healthcare experiences since the COVID-19 pandemic, and how BJC Healthcare is rising to the challenge The four pillars he and his team use to guide their work: price performance, service excellence, cost to serve, and team engagement   This episode is hosted by Scott Luton.…