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
Trailblazing Sustainability and Innovation in Today's Foodservice Supply Chain: An Interview with Armada's Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Debi Gann
In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, we sit down with Debi Gann, Vice President, of Marketing and Business Development at ARMADA Supply Chain Solutions to explore the critical role of data and technology in the food service supply chain.
With almost a decade in the supply chain industry, Debi shares her background and ARMADA's focus on innovation, including predictive analytics and warehouse advancements.
Debi dives into the company’s approach to supply chain solutions, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making and the integration of AI to enhance operations, with the conversation also touching on the significance of sustainability and the impact of the pandemic on supply chain vulnerabilities and concludes with predictors and sage advice for anyone within the industry.
We invite you to tune in to the full episode to gain valuable insights and sage advice directly from this vetted industry expert.
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Timestamps
01:53 - Welcome To The Show Debi
04:00 - Debi Shares Her Professional Journey In Supply Chain And Explores Her Interests
05:02 - The Evolution Of Supply Chain Planning And Its Impact On A Company's Resilience
06:45 - Debi’s Journey To ARMADA
09:53 - Advantages And The Unique Features Of FoodService Supply Chain
13:03 - ARMADA's Approach To Supply Chain Efficiency
17:33 - Debi Shares The History And Mission Of ARMADA
19:57 - Debi Discusses ARMADA's Expansion And Service Offerings
28:36 - The Role Of Technology In Supply Chain Management
31:25 - Challenges In Managing Data In The FoodService Supply Chain
36:54 - ARMADA's Services And Innovation
39:23 - ARMADA's Approach To Leveraging Technology And AI
44:53 - Data-Driven Decision-Making
47:04 - Exploring The Positive Effects Of An Efficient Supply Chain On The Consumer
50:46 - Debi’s Predictions For The Future Of The FoodService Supply Chain
53:34 - Wrapping Up!
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