The Buzz: Transforming Supply Chain Planning

Join us for this week's episode of The Buzz, as we dive into how adaptive planning is revolutionizing how organizations approach supply chain management, allowing for greater flexibility and responsiveness to a changing market.In this episode, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter welcome special guests Rick McDonald, CEO of Rick McDonald Supply Chain Advisory, and Mike Landry, CEO of ketteQ, to discuss the challenges of traditional planning methods, and highlight the need for innovative solutions that leverage real-time data. Listen in as the panel also discusses:The importance of integrating various data sources to enhance demand forecasting and improve inventory managementThe effects of the Canadian Postal Workers StrikeThe impact (or not?) of a shorter holiday shopping seasonThe shifting landscape of supply chain operations And much more!Join the conversation as we explore actionable strategies and the future of supply chain planning in an increasingly complex environment.Additional Links & Resources:Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-landry-gt/ Connect with Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickmcdonald82/With That Said: https://bit.ly/3Z5a52k Elevate Our Kids: https://bit.ly/3OpU025 Canadian Postal Workers Strike Drags On as Weekend Talks Fail to Break Deadlock: https://bit.ly/4i282EO Spencer's Episode: https://bit.ly/4fAMJIx It’s a shorter holiday season. Does that matter? https://bit.ly/3OmXxOX Gartner Planning Summit: https://bit.ly/3AYPULg Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- Future-Proof Your Logistics: AI-Powered Solutions for Competitive Edge: https://bit.ly/3BouB5EWEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Digital Transformation: Building AstraZeneca's Resilient, Decision-Centric Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/4fHYooJWEBINAR- The Cold Chain Dilemma: Why Visibility Falls Short and What Really Works: https://bit.ly/4hpu8k9WEBINAR- 2025 Supply Chain Outlook: Preparing for Economic and Commercial Shifts: https://bit.ly/4fKWvYxWEBINAR- Introduction to Microsoft Supply Chain: Enabling Scale and Complexity: