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.

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Email: cox.david.d@icloud.com

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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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