In this first installment of a two-part series, I bring you a special interview with Patrick Bower, a supply chain expert with extensive experience and deep insights in the field. Fresh from the IBF Orlando conference, I ask Patrick some of the same tough questions I posed as moderator at the leadership forum. Join us as we dive into topics like S&OP, collaboration, transparency, and explore where we agree—and respectfully disagree—on the scope of S&OP/IBP. This episode offers a rare glimpse into the minds of top industry leaders and the strategic thinking that drives them forward.

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In this special seasonal episode, we're serving up spine-chilling stories that will make any supply chain professional break into a cold sweat! From terrifying data disasters to forecast nightmares that spiraled out of control, these tales are a reminder that even the smallest oversight in supply and demand planning can have monstrous consequences. You may want to listen with the lights on... Tune in for hair-raising stories that are sure to haunt you long after the episode ends.

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In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Garcia, Director of NAM SCM Strategy at Adidas, to explore the surge of meetings during COVID and why they never seemed to go away. Drawing from his recent survey, Kyle shares insights into the current state of decision-making and I show how businesses can adopt decision mapping techniques to streamline meetings, reduce overload, and make faster, more efficient choices.

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