Rhythms of the Supply Chain: Unpacking Amazon, Tyson Foods, and Manufacturing Trends with Brian Greene
Nov 3, 2023
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Brian Greene, CSCO of HMTX Industries, joins the hosts to discuss Amazon's packaging efforts, Tyson Foods' insect protein partnership, and manufacturing trends. They cover sustainable packaging, unique food alternatives, and even touch on music inspiration, drumming influences, and global shipping challenges.
Amazon aims to eliminate packaging, Tyson Foods partners with an insect protein startup.
AI enhances supply chain visibility and efficiency, emphasizing the value of return on energy in projects.
Deep dives
Global Shipping Market Insights
The global shipping market is experiencing fluctuating volumes and spot market rates due to inventory gluts, requiring carriers to adjust rates to protect contracts. Challenges like Panama Canal water shortages are driving alternative route considerations, leading to concerns around water depth restrictions.
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain
Artificial intelligence offers opportunities for demand forecast planning, route optimizations, and enhanced visibility in supply chains. By automating manual processes, AI enables real-time, accurate information sharing and enhances the customer experience.
The Concept of Return on Energy
Brian introduces the concept of return on energy, emphasizing the value of time and effort beyond financial returns in projects and initiatives. This approach centers on maximizing human capital, opportunity costs, and overall well-being.
Keys to Becoming a Chief Supply Chain Officer
Brian highlights key factors for individuals aspiring to become Chief Supply Chain Officers, including lifelong learning, customer-centricity, and embracing technology. These elements drive strategic decision-making and success within the supply chain discipline.
The Supply Chain Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience!
In this episode of the Buzz, Scott and Greg welcomed special guest, CSCO of HMTX Industries, Brain Greene, to get his take on the top news stories and some trends he's got his eye on in global supply chain. Listen in as Scott, Greg, and Brian discuss:
Amazon's push to eliminate packaging altogether
Tyson Foods' move to partner with insect protein startup
three top supply chain trends that Brian has his eye on in the manufacturing industry
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This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Greg White. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/rhythms-supply-chain-unpacking-amazon-tyson-foods-manufacturing-trends-1191
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