Managing Logistics in the Retail Space With Michael Thomas

Tao of Pizza Podcast

Michael Thomas is the Vice President of Supply Chain at Grocery Outlet, a leading extreme value retailer in the United States serving bargain-seeking customers since 1946. Michael is part of the team responsible for all logistics functions including inbound freight and store delivery programs for grocery, general merchandise, health and beauty, beer and wine, frozen, deli, and meat.

Grocery Outlet employs 1,000 people across the US. It has been family operated for almost 70 years and has a rich history of putting customers and employees first.

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Are you thinking of joining the logistics and supply chain industry? Do you know what to expect? What are the challenges associated with the industry?

Michael Thomas, who has been in the logistics industry for over two decades, advises people with a keen eye on the logistics industry to be prepared to move around, show a willingness to take on extra work or new responsibilities, and be problem solvers. He knows firsthand how the industry has evolved over the years, so how can you get your best start in the field?

In this episode of The Tao of Pizza Podcast, Mark Hiddleson is joined by Michael Thomas, the Vice President of Supply Chain at Grocery Outlet, to talk about managing logistics in the retail space. They discuss challenges faced in the logistics industry, the evolution of third-party logistics (3PL) businesses, and Michael's advice to people looking to join the logistics industry.