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The Voice of the NOW Generation

Passionate young minds are what will determine the future of the supply chain industry.

Join host Scott W. Luton in this episode of the “NOW Generation” series on Supply Chain Now, as he engages with Professor Jake Dean and students Hailey Mehta and Peter Freye from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management. Hailey Mehta and Peter Freye share their inspiring journeys into the field, emphasizing the creative, people-focused aspects of supply chain management that captivated their interest.

From the adventures and opportunities of student life to the challenges and possibilities of modern supply chains, listen as they look to the future and explore a shared love for simple yet impactful solutions in global supply chain. Learn from their fresh perspectives and new ideas through this discussion of early passions for supply chain management and grit beyond graduation.

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton, and produced by Amanda Luton.

Additional Links & Resources

Check out all the great resources and information mentioned during the show:

Watch this episode NOW on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ib3Lf7igJ80
Check out the episode transcript here: https://bit.ly/3ynilkV
Connect with Jake: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakejdean/
Connect with Hailey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-mehta/
Connect with Peter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-freye
Learn more about The Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management: https://business.wisc.edu/centers/grainger/
Learn more about our host: https://supplychainnow.com/about

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