Starting a company is simultaneously incredibly hard work and a joy for most people who set out to do so. On today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we welcome back former guest Jason Hoch – now CEO of his newly founded company, Wavland. An individual with awards from Apple Podcast and Webby Awards and more than 20 years in the new media space to his name, working for innovative enterprises such as HowStuffWorks, Imperative Entertainment, and Discovery, Hoch joins us to share his insights on going solo to date. Discussions include a consideration of how to scale effectively, the CEO highlighting the need to strike a balance between growth and sustaining a common thread of quality – something he is working towards whilst producing eight shows concurrently. From soulless sandwiches to the therapeutic nature of running, Hoch also highlights many of the ingredients that have enabled him to flourish personally and professionally to this date. With advice on managing projects, navigating change, culture, leadership, storytelling, the importance of authenticity, and more, this one’s worth tuning into. Check out Land Man, starring Billy Bob Thornton, now in production with Taylor Sheridan and Paramount +, based on the Boomtown podcast Jason produced:…

Inventory management is vital for balancing supply and demand, minimizing costs, and maximizing efficiency in businesses, and just so happens to be the topic of conversation in this week’s new episode of Whiteboard Wisdom! In this conversation with Scott Luton, supply chain expert Marcia Williams discusses five key inventory management metrics that every supply chain professional should master. Join us as Scott and Marcia emphasize the importance of understanding the concept behind each metric and how they can vary depending on the industry and company strategy. Tune in to learn more about the need for continuous measurement, why you should adjust these metrics to reflect changes in the business environment, and so much more!