EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 46 MIN
61: Speed, Risk, and "Big Ass" Soaps: Agile Supply Chain Strategies with Billy Boren
from She Supply Chains · host Supply Chain Experts | Katie Holman & Courtney Andersen
In this episode, Billy Boren, VP of Supply Chain at Duke Cannon, joins the She Supply Chains podcast to discuss the stark differences between operating in a global conglomerate like General Mills versus a nimble, high-growth brand. Billy shares his "Hero, Hardship, and Highlight" story, offering a vulnerable look at how personal adversity shaped his leadership style. From navigating the complexities of plant closures to managing a 30% production loss after a factory fire, Billy emphasizes that success always comes back to one thing: the people. ✨ Connect with Billy! 📱LinkedIn: Billy Brac Boren | LinkedIn 💻Learn more on the topics discussed here: Supply Chain Risk Management: Large Corporations vs. SMEs Building Trust with Your Manufacturing Workforce During Transformation 💵 Arise Financial Check out Arise Financial Coaching and their Financial Goal Accelerator program, and let them know She Supply Chains sent you! ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast 🎧 Call to Action Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show Share this episode with someone you think would love it
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In this episode, Billy Boren, VP of Supply Chain at Duke Cannon, joins the She Supply Chains podcast to discuss the stark differences between operating in a global conglomerate like General Mills versus a nimble, high-growth brand. Billy shares his "Hero, Hardship, and Highlight" story, offering a vulnerable look at how personal adversity shaped his leadership style. From navigating the complexities of plant closures to managing a 30% production loss after a factory fire, Billy emphasizes that success always comes back to one thing: the people. ✨ Connect with Billy! 📱LinkedIn: Billy Brac Boren | LinkedIn 💻Learn more on the topics discussed here: Supply Chain Risk Management: Large Corporations vs. SMEs Building Trust with Your Manufacturing Workforce During Transformation 💵 Arise Financial Check out Arise Financial Coaching and their Financial Goal Accelerator program, and let them know She Supply Chains sent you! ✨ Connect with us! 📱LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-supply-chains/ 📱INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shesupplychainspodcast/ 📱TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@shesupplychainspodcast 🎧 Call to Action Follow She Supply Chains on your favorite podcast app Leave us a review — it helps more listeners find the show Share this episode with someone you think would love it
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