Listen "Disruptions Are the Ultimate Supply Chain Stress Test with Bill Hutchinson"
Episode Synopsis
Disruption is everywhere, and so is opportunity—but only for those who know how to take advantage of it. Former Chief Supply Chain Officer Bill Hutchinson shares why the best leaders don’t just react to change; they anticipate it and adapt fast. Drawing from his experience at Dell, Chewy, and Westrock, Bill shares how cross-industry knowledge sharpens leadership, where smart tech investments actually pay off, and why sustainability must be balanced with real-world business needs. Stop scrambling to keep up and learn how to lead with confidence.In this episode, you’ll learn:Smart ways to invest in supply chain technologyWhat enterprise leadership means in the supply chainThe strategy-first mindset that transforms supply chainsThings to listen for:(00:00) Meet Supply Chain Champion: Bill Hutchinson(02:07) Lessons in supply chain transformation from Dell, Westrock, Rite Aid(06:36) Invest in technology with an ROI mindset(13:58) Aligning business strategy with supply chain operations(16:32) Career advice for supply chain students(21:27) Adopting sustainability practices and AI smartly(23:58) See the opportunity for disruptionResources:Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billhutchinson/ Connect with Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-fullerton-111ba71a/Connect with project44: https://www.project44.com/
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