#180: Navigating the Complexities of Global Trade and Logistics: A Deep Dive into Supply Chain Management with Dr. Tom Goldsby of the University of Tennessee
Hosted by Santosh Sankar on June 5, 2024
Summary
During this episode, Santosh is joined by Dr. Tom Goldsby, Chair of Logistics at the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee. Santosh and Tom discuss the complexities of supply chain management and other important topics. Tom shares his background, the growth of the University of Tennessee's supply chain program, and the importance of nearshoring and agility in today's volatile environment. They also explore the evolution of parcel logistics, the challenges of last-mile delivery, the impacts of AI on supply chain innovation for the future, and more.
Show Notes
Highlights from their conversation include:
- Tom’s Background in Supply Chain and Logistics (1:22)
- The Impact of Nearshoring (6:41)
- Geopolitical Considerations (9:38)
- Agility in Supply Chain (13:04)
- Adapting to Pandemic Challenges (16:16)
- Parcel Logistics Evolution (19:49)
- USPS incentives and parcel network changes (23:25)
- Walmart's last mile and returns strategy (24:01)
- Rapid fire Segment: AI, Port of Baltimore, and Trucking (25:09)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (28:24)
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