Allen Jacques knows a thing or two about the world of life sciences and the various nuances that characterize the medical and pharmaceutical supply chains. Today, he serves as a Thought Leader at Kinaxis, a cloud-powered supply chain insight platform that combines human intelligence with AI and concurrent planning to help companies plan for the future, monitor risks and opportunities, and keep up with the speed of change. In this episode, sponsored by Microsoft, Allen sits down with hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson to offer his take on a range of trends, issues, opportunities, and challenges relating to supply chains, drawing on his experience from the biopharma world. Listen in and learn more about the complexities of the pharmaceutical industry- including manufacturing challenges, regulatory constraints, and how these contribute to lengthy lead times- and how technology is helping supply chain professionals within the sector. Allen highlights the evolution of various digital and AI-powered solutions in improving supply chain transparency and efficiency, and the value of data-driven decision-making, and also offers some sage advice for those seeking to advance their careers and develop leadership credentials. Want to hear what else Allen has to say? Tune into the full discussion…

In today’s digital age, the threat of cyber attacks looms large over individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure. The rapid advancement of technology has made our systems more interconnected and, consequently, more vulnerable to cyber threats. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by Microsoft, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson highlight the dangers of cybersecurity threats and provide crucial insights into how leading organizations are navigating this perilous landscape with the help of special guest Jose Razo, Senior Technical Specialist with Microsoft. Listen in as Scott, Kevin, and Jose share a detailed overview of the current cyber threat landscape, highlighting the increase in cyber attacks since the pandemic, and the significant costs associated with the breaches. Learn more about the various types of cyber threats, critical infrastructure and its importance and inherent vulnerabilities, practical advice for businesses to strengthen their cybersecurity posture, and finally, Jose’s four-step framework for protecting against cybersecurity risks. Don’t miss this episode, and begin engaging in proactive cybersecurity conversations, and stay informed! Because as Kevin says, it’s not if you’re attacked, or even when you’re attacked, but how you respond to the attacks.