Dennis Gawlik, an engineering management educator and industry leader with more than 30 years of experience, joins the show to discuss how supply chains are evolving into value driven systems. Drawing from his work at companies like Amazon, T Mobile, Alaska Airlines, and Starbucks, Dennis shares real world insights into operations, procurement, and sustainability.

In this conversation, we explore how artificial intelligence and data analytics are transforming supply chain decision making, from forecasting and risk management to long term sustainability. Dennis also discusses why value creation now goes beyond efficiency, and how these ideas are being integrated into engineering management education to prepare future leaders for an increasingly complex and technology driven landscape.