Greg Schlegel talks Supply Chain: Explosions, Risks, and Universities

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In this episode of Supply Chain Pioneers Greg Schlegel, founder of the Supply Chain Risk Consortium and co-author of the book 'Supply Chain Risk Management and Emerging Discipline.' talks supply chain. Greg shares his extensive experience in supply chain management and risk, detailing his journey from a practitioner to an academician.

They discuss the evolution of supply chain risk management, the importance of integrating modern technologies like AI/ML, and the significance of culture in risk management. The conversation also delves into Greg's career shifts, IBM's innovative cycles, and practical steps for companies to improve their supply chain risk management within 90 days.

00:00 Introduction to Supply Chain Pioneers

00:35 Meet Greg Schlegel: A Pioneer in Supply Chain Risk Management

02:44 Greg's Early Career and Motivation

04:07 Challenges in the Chemical Industry

08:28 Transition to IBM and New Skills

09:56 IBM's Go-to-Market Strategy and Alliance Building

13:48 The Evolution of Supply Chain Management

20:01 Greg's Transition to Academia

23:19 Surprising Insights from Teaching Supply Chain Risk

25:28 Developing the Supply Chain Management Assessment Tool

26:47 Founding the Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium

28:58 Consortium Growth and Activities

31:03 Challenges and Strategies in Supply Chain Risk Management

40:28 Future of Supply Chain Risk Management

43:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts