In our latest podcast Jay Heizer speaks with a real world project manager, Dr. Dan Bumblauskas, who is currently Executive Director of Convergent Technology Alliance Center and Associate Dean and Professor of the Business College at Missouri Western University. He and Jay discuss a variety of aspects of project management, including tools, risk management, and strategies to keep within budget and on schedule.

A transcript is available on the blog: https://heizerrenderom.wpcomstaging.com/2023/10/23/om-podcast-11-project-management-in-the-real-world/

Our latest podcast is all about data analytics. Barry Render speaks with his son, Charlie Render, president of Render Analytics, about his real world experience using data analytics to solve problems around forecasting, sustainability, and quality. Charlie shares some recommendations for students who are considering studying or about to graduate in the field of data analytics.

A transcript is available on the blog: https://heizerrenderom.wpcomstaging.com/2023/11/13/om-podcast-12-data-analytics-and-operations-management/

In our latest podcast, Barry interviews Miguel Gonzalez, Chief Procurement Officer at DuPont. They discuss the increase in uncertainty and the importance of risk management with the growing number of supply chain disruptions caused by things like COVID and geopolitical situations across the globe, and how DuPont has weathered these by relying on strategic relationships.

A transcript is available on the blog: https://heizerrenderom.wpcomstaging.com/2023/12/05/om-podcast-13-an-interview-with-duponts-chief-procurement-officer/

In the latest podcast, Barry Render, author of the #1 Operations Management textbook on the market, interviews Tom Rao, Senior Vice President of US Field Operations for Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo.  Tom and Barry discuss various operations improvements at Frito-Lay, general plans for how Frito-Lay plans to utilize AI to support the business, and how Frito-Lay is addressing the challenge around labor shortages.

A transcript is available on the blog: https://heizerrenderom.wpcomstaging.com/2024/01/29/om-podcast-15-automation-ai-and-operations-at-frito-lay/

In our latest podcast, Barry speaks with F. Scott Fein, Vice President of the Northeast Region of Robinson Fresh, a company that aims to “feed the world through complex supply chains.” They discuss cold food storage supply chains and operations, the effects of AI, sustainability, and product variety and customization.