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The Buzz: Transforming Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Now - The Buzz, November 25th with hosts Scott Luton and Kimberly Reuter

Featuring special guests Rick McDonald and Mike Landry

Join us for this week’s episode of The Buzz, as we dive into how adaptive planning is revolutionizing how organizations approach supply chain management, allowing for greater flexibility and responsiveness to  changing market.

In this episode, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter welcome special guests Rick McDonald, CEO of Rick McDonald Supply Chain Advisory, and Mike Landry, CEO of ketteQ, to discuss the challenges of traditional planning methods, and highlight the need for innovative solutions that leverage real-time data.

Listen in as the panel also discusses:

  • The importance of integrating various data sources to enhance demand forecasting and improve inventory management
  • The effects of the Canadian Postal Workers Strike
  • The impact (or not?) of a shorter holiday shopping season
  • The shifting landscape of supply chain operations
  • And much more!
Join the conversation as we explore actionable strategies and the future of supply chain planning in an increasingly complex environment. Connect with ketteQ to discuss how adaptive supply chain planning can transform your operations.
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About the author

Mike Landry
Mike Landry
Chief Executive Officer

Mike Landry, CEO of ketteQ, leads the company’s mission to deliver the world’s most adaptive supply chain planning solutions. With decades of experience transforming how businesses plan, operate, and grow, Mike has built a career at the intersection of innovation, technology, and operational excellence. Before joining ketteQ, he served as SVP and Global Leader of the Supply Chain Service Line at Genpact, driving large-scale transformation for global enterprises. He previously led North American operations for Barkawi Management Consultants and, earlier in his career, founded Servigistics (now part of PTC), establishing it as the market leader in service parts planning and pricing solutions used by over 100 companies worldwide.

Mike’s expertise and vision help ketteQ empower organizations to move beyond legacy systems and embrace proactive, AI-driven planning that adapts in real time to any challenge. He holds a BS in Computer Science from Georgia Tech and an MBA in Economics from Georgia State University.

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