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WALK THE LINE: Strategic Supply Chain Management for Mid-Size Global Manufacturers with Lindsey Walker
WALK THE LINE: Strategic Supply Chain Management for Mid-Size Global Manufacturers with Lindsey Walker
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35 minutes
Released:
Sep 6, 2023
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Podcast episode
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SHOW SUMMARYGet ready to spice up your supply chain know-how on the latest episode of What the Duck?!Your host, Sarah Scudder, is joined by the awesome Lindsey Walker, founder of Oakmont Supply Solutions. Tune in to hear them chat about everything from navigating pandemic problems like shipping snags and retail magic, to Lindsey's tips for boosting profits without breaking a sweat. They're all about the power of teamwork in S&OP processes and the lowdown on keeping that precious data in check. Tech talk? Yep, they've got it covered, and they're even giving a shoutout to the consultants in the game. Stick around for Lindsey's journey from regular supply chain champ to business superstar. Oh, and don't forget to check out Oakmont Supply Solutions' website for extra insights. SHOW HIGHLIGHTSLindsey’s Background and Start in Supply ChainInventory Management During Periods of Uncertain DemandChallenges During the Pandemic and Managing Uptick in BusinessOvercoming Transportation IssuesMaintaining High Retail Fill Rates Increasing Margins and Maximizing RevenueBest Practices in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Transition to Entrepreneurship and ConsultingWhen to Engage Consultants and Internal vs. External SolutionsData Accuracy and Challenges in Cleaning Data MOMENTS TO DUCK AROUNDLINDSEY: On Starting a Consulting Practice“So much of it, like any, you know, a lot of us through the pandemic, we realized that work-life balance is a bit elusive... But I think the thing that I probably learned most through the pandemic was when I became a lot more confident in was my ability to project manage and my ability to tackle complex challenges with a remote team." LINDSEY: On Data Accuracy and Maintenance "As far as maintaining your data accuracy, first you have to get it clean. You have to clean the data first in order to maintain it... So the first step to me is to figure out scope it out, understand what the data need is truly to clean, and then develop a process for maintaining it." Connect with Lindsey and learn what she’s been duckin’ around with:Lindsey Walker | Oakmont Supply Solutions Connect with Sarah and find out more about what the duck she’s up toLinkedIn |Twitter |SourceDay |SourceDay.com Had fun with the podcast? Leave us a like, share our content, and subscribe! See you soon on the next episode of What The Duck?!
Released:
Sep 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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