The Commodity Kitchen with David Maloni & Jerry Dalton
Twice a month, David and Jerry serve up a fast, focused look at the world of commodities—covering everything from major food ingredients to energy and beyond. With over 50 years of combined experience advising some of the world’s largest commodity buyers, they bring unmatched insight and practical perspective to the table. Each episode delivers a market update, the key news and trends they’re watching, and occasional guest perspectives—all in under 15 minutes.
The Commodity Kitchen with David Maloni & Jerry Dalton
Serving Up Supply Chain Wisdom with David Cox
Hi folks. In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, we've got a true industry legend, David Cox, joining us. With an impressive career, including roles like VP of Purchasing & Supply Management at Darden Restaurants and President of ARCOP, Inc. (Arby's Supply Chain Cooperative), David brings a wealth of experience to the table.
David takes us on a journey through the Food Supply Chain industry. We discuss the art of building strong relationships with suppliers and distributors, valuable advice for newcomers to the field, the rising trend of transparency in the supply chain, and much more.
Connect with the Host:
David Maloni’s LinkedIn
Connect with our Guest:
David Cox’s LinkedIn
Email: cox.david.d@icloud.com
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https://datumfs.com/
Timestamps:
01:05 - Introduction to today’s podcast
04:25 - David Cox's Journey in Food Service and Supply Chain
10:07 - The Crucial Role of Relationships in the Food Supply Chain Industry
14:40 - How to build strong relationships with Suppliers and Distributors
19:59 - Navigating the Path towards the growing Supply Chain Transparency
25:33 - Advice for new Suppliers and Distributors just entering the industry
28:46 - Guiding the Next Generation: The Role of Mentorship in Supply Chain Evolution
33:32 - The rise of Female Leadership in the Supply Chain Industry
36:58 - David Cox’s plans for the future
39:44 - Wrapping it up
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