Episode 223 | The Courage To Think BIG

To kick off this week of Digital Supply Chain Transformation, we welcome a partner that's empowering breakthrough innovations, to Millennium Live. Milliken develops everything from new molecules to new products that protect first responders, help wounds heal faster, protect our food, and make environments healthier. Joining the podcast is Darren O’Connor, Senior Client Lead and Shawn Smith, Director of Client Development - NA at Milliken. Together they discuss how the recent global shift in supply chain dynamics impacted traditional SC model, especially the increase in e-commerce and consumer demands for faster delivery. They also tackle how Milliken dealing with the current supply chain challenges and the steps they take to understand client requirements & opportunities.  About the guests: Darren has worked for Milliken & Company for over 17 years, starting as a Product/Process Improvement Engineer in Milliken’s Automotive Division, holding roles as a Process Improvement Leader & Site Leader supporting the organization with health & safety, Performance/Operational Excellence. As a Senior Client Lead, Darren partners with organizations at all levels in the strategic and tactical implementation of Leadership, Health & Safety, Supply Chain and Performance Excellence.  Shawn has worked for Milliken & Company for over 15 years. He started as a Product and Process Improvement Engineer in Milliken’s textile division. He has held many different positions within multiple Milliken manufacturing sites. After his role as a PPI Engineer he held many positions such as, Production Leader, MPS Specialist, Senior Production Leader, PPI Manager, and Supply Chain Leader. Shawn’s role as an MPS Specialist at the Columbus, NC site was instrumental in developing it into a model site for the company and helping the new PSbyM (process solutions by Milliken) business create its initial education material. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.