S1E8 - We Certainly Live in an Uncertain World

This episode explores the uncertainty that exists all around us by examining how ethanol manufacturers had to shift on a moment's notice with the onset of the COVID-19 health crisis and how companies will be impacted by Brexit. We discuss the importance of good risk assessment and management and how successful companies thrive in an uncertain world by reducing their reliance on luck and chance. This episode also includes a Learning with Leaders segment where we discuss uncertainty with John Melbye. John shares some practical concepts and methodologies that companies can use to thrive amidst the unknown such as Demand Driven MRP, a new revolution in Materials Requirements Planning.  To learn more about John Melbye and his work with Demand Driven MRP, visit https://www.becomedemanddriven.com. Sources of Information for this Episode: Pfizer Vaccine Distribution: https://www.pfizer.com/news/hot-topics/covid_19_vaccine_u_s_distribution_fact_sheet How Ethanol Suppliers Pivoted During COVID: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/hand-sanitizer-ethanol-covid-fda-supply-chain-red-river-biorefinery/591411/ The Supply Chain Impact of Brexit: https://www.supplychaindigital.com/supply-chain/analysis-what-impact-will-brexit-have-supply-chain-operations For more information on our podcast, please visit our site: https://anchor.fm/thestrongestlinksc Hosts: Justin Wilcox, CPIM & Marcus Bugni, CPIM Editing: Marcus Bugni, CPIM Music: Marcus Bugni, CPIM Research & Content: Justin Wilcox, CPIM Guest: John Melbye --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestrongestlinksc/support