Unpacking Supply Chain: Lessons with Linda Dunn, Faculty Director and Assistant Professor for the Supply Chain Management Master's Program at Georgetown University

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In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, we have the pleasure of speaking with Linda Dunn, Faculty Director and Assistant Professor for the Supply Chain Management Master's Program at Georgetown University.

Leveraging on Linda's seventeen-year wealth of experience at HMSHost, our conversation delves into the evolution of supply chain management education and its critical role in today's business landscape. Her insights underscore the value of mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to pivot strategies in response to changing market demands.

We also take a closer look at Georgetown's 33-credit Supply Chain Management Program, which covers a broad spectrum of topics and courses from planning and procurement to distribution and logistics, and we highlight the program's hands-on approach for thriving in any aspect of the supply chain industry as well as best practices to attract these top level students. Wrapping up, we remind ourselves of the importance of curiosity and innovation in the dynamic world of the food supply chain.

Once again, thank you for tuning in to what promises to be an insightful discussion.
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Timestamps

03:00 - Welcome To The Show, Linda

04:12 - The Growing Presence Of Supply Chain Majors In Academic Institutions

06:00 - Linda Shares Her Experience at HMSHost

09:50 - What Is HMSHost?

14:28 - Overview Of The Supply Chain Master's Program At Georgetown University

22:32 - Linda Details The Total Cost Of Ownership And Business Acumen

26:18 - The Role Of Customer Experience In Understanding The Total Cost Of Ownership

29:48 - Linda Explains the Motivation For Students Studying Supply Chain Management

31:35 - Unique Characteristics Of Supply Chain Students

34:00 - Business Experience and Internship Opportunities

38:37 - The Online Program and Diving into Supply Chain Technology

42:27 - Career Aspirations and Industry Preferences

44:33 - Linda Discusses The Challenges And Opportunities In The Food Service Supply Chain

47:47 - Linda Emphasizes The Importance Of Investing In People And Encouraging Innovation

49:46 - Benchmarking And Learning from Other Industries, Especially In The Food Service Industry

52:23 - Trends in Innovation: AI, Robotics and Cybersecurity

57:57 - Making The Most Of The Mission Of Any Supply Chain

01:00:20 - Wrapping Up

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