No. 10 - Supply Chain Visibility

S2E4 - How Manufacturing Affects a Company's Bottom Line

Ryan's guest for this episode is the incomparable Kim Wolf. Kim has held a variety of high-effect positions in the world of manufacturing, and her outlooks provide an extremely provoking conversation with our host. They discuss the importance of marrying strategic initiatives with technical manufacturing processes, capturing the bulk of money is spent in a manufacturing company, and how Kim sees the future of manufacturing. This is a definite "can't miss"!

S2E3 - How Materials Planning Affects a Company's Bottom Line

Ryan and his guest Gillian Lapointe discuss the various nuances of materials planning and how they affect the overall performance of a company, including how important it is to look at Total Cost of Ownership as a guiding factor and it's absolutely vital to maintain strong and mutually beneficial relationships with other departments.

S2E2 - How Logistics Affects a Company's Bottom Line

In this episode, our guest Erin Jernigan discusses the bottom line effect of aligning a logistics department with customer purpose, understanding internal KPI's and "self-directed growth", and the future of logistics. Definitely a must-listen!

S2E1 - How Sourcing Affects a Company's Bottom Line

In the premiere episode of the "Owl's Nest Podcast"s second season, Ryan sits down with Nathan Dorsch to discuss the bottom line effect of sourcing activities, including how Nathan sees vital importance in creating - and solidifying - relationships within his company.

No. 10 - Supply Chain Visibility

Supply chain visibility is an integral aspect of a company's overall health and viability. In this episode of The Owl's Nest Podcast, our guests Jit Hinchman and Colby Young join Ryan to discuss the challenges that tend to block supply chain visibility, the connection between visibility and resiliency in a supply chain, and the importance of giving your suppliers visibility into your supply chain. It's quite a listen - enjoy!