Unpacking Supply Chain: Lessons with Linda Dunn, Faculty Director and Assistant Professor for the Supply Chain Management Master's Program at Georgetown University

In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, we have the pleasure of speaking with Linda Dunn, Faculty Director and Assistant Professor for the Supply Chain Management Master's Program at Georgetown University. Leveraging on Linda's seventeen-year wealth of experience at HMSHost, our conversation delves into the evolution of supply chain management education and its critical role in today's business landscape. Her insights underscore the value of mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to pivot strategies in response to changing market demands.We also take a closer look at Georgetown's 33-credit Supply Chain Management Program, which covers a broad spectrum of topics and courses from planning and procurement to distribution and logistics, and we highlight the program's hands-on approach for thriving in any aspect of the supply chain industry as well as best practices to attract these top level students. Wrapping up, we remind ourselves of the importance of curiosity and innovation in the dynamic world of the food supply chain.Once again, thank you for tuning in to what promises to be an insightful discussion. Connect With the Host:David Maloni’s LinkedInConnect With Our Guest:Linda Dunn’s LinkedInLinda’s EmailConnect with Datum FS: https://datumfs.com/Timestamps03:00 - Welcome To The Show, Linda04:12 - The Growing Presence Of Supply Chain Majors In Academic Institutions06:00 - Linda Shares Her Experience at HMSHost09:50 - What Is HMSHost?14:28 - Overview Of The Supply Chain Master's Program At Georgetown University22:32 - Linda Details The Total Cost Of Ownership And Business Acumen 26:18 - The Role Of Customer Experience In Understanding The Total Cost Of Ownership 29:48 - Linda Explains the Motivation For Students Studying Supply Chain Management 31:35 - Unique Characteristics Of Supply Chain Students 34:00 - Business Experience and Internship Opportunities 38:37 - The Online Program and Diving into Supply Chain Technology 42:27 - Career Aspirations and Industry Preferences 44:33 - Linda Discusses The Challenges And Opportunities In The Food Service Supply Chain 47:47 - Linda Emphasizes The Importance Of Investing In People And Encouraging Innovation 49:46 - Benchmarking And Learning from Other Industries, Especially In The Food Service Industry52:23 - Trends in Innovation: AI, Robotics and Cybersecurity57:57 - Making The Most Of The Mission Of Any Supply Chain 01:00:20 - Wrapping UpI’d like to introduce you to Datum Advisors, a new offering from Datum FS. Our team is composed of seasoned Food Supply Chain Executives from every sector. We stand ready to offer valuable advisory services for your company. Click here to find out more.