The Supply Chain with Gary Smith

Welcome to the first episode of the Infrastructure Technology Podcast, presented by Roads and Bridges and Mass Transit magazines! Hosts Gavin Jenkins, Brandon Lewis and Harlee Hewitt introduce themselves and share their excitement about launching the podcast. They also discuss their locations and briefly talk about how they began thinking more about the supply chain, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The episode focuses on the supply chain and its relationship with technology. Guest Gary Smith, a supply chain expert with 40 years of experience, provides insights into the evolution of the supply chain, starting from its early days as "physical distribution", to its modern form influenced by technology like AI and RFID. He explains how the supply chain has become essential in competitive industries, particularly mass transit and construction. Smith shares how events like the COVID-19 pandemic and disruptions like the key bridge collapse in Baltimore highlight the fragility of supply chains. He emphasizes the need for visibility across the entire supply chain to handle disruptions and manage risks.