The Buzz: Transforming Supply Chain Planning
Join us for this week’s episode of The Buzz, as we dive into how adaptive planning is revolutionizing how organizations approach supply chain management, allowing for greater flexibility and responsiveness to changing market.
In this episode, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter welcome special guests Rick McDonald, CEO of Rick McDonald Supply Chain Advisory, and Mike Landry, CEO of ketteQ, to discuss the challenges of traditional planning methods, and highlight the need for innovative solutions that leverage real-time data.
Listen in as the panel also discusses:
- The importance of integrating various data sources to enhance demand forecasting and improve inventory management
- The effects of the Canadian Postal Workers Strike
- The impact (or not?) of a shorter holiday shopping season
- The shifting landscape of supply chain operations
- And much more!
Join the conversation as we explore actionable strategies and the future of supply chain planning in an increasingly complex environment.
This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Reuter, 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/v4gghKK9Exc
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Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-landry-gt/
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Connect with Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickmcdonald82/
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With That Said: https://bit.ly/3Z5a52k
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Elevate Our Kids: https://bit.ly/3OpU025
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Canadian Postal Workers Strike Drags On as Weekend Talks Fail to Break Deadlock: https://bit.ly/4i282EO
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Spencer’s Episode: https://bit.ly/4fAMJIx
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It’s a shorter holiday season. Does that matter? https://bit.ly/3OmXxOX
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Gartner Planning Summit: https://bit.ly/3AYPULg
- Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about
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- UPCOMING WEBINAR- The Cold Chain Dilemma: Why Visibility Falls Short and What Really Works: https://bit.ly/4hpu8k9
- UPCOMING WEBINAR- 2025 Supply Chain Outlook: Preparing for Economic and Commercial Shifts: https://bit.ly/4fKWvYx
- UPCOMING WEBINAR- Introduction to Microsoft Supply Chain: Enabling Scale and Complexity: https://bit.ly/40K1rsz
- UPCOMING WEBINAR- How Ferguson’s Metrics-Driven Strategy Drove an 18% Improvement in Operational Efficiency: https://bit.ly/3YBbsFz
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