In this episode of The Results Loading... podcast, Michael Atkin engages with Matt Theissen, exploring his transition to the supply chain sector and his experience at Dr. Pepper. They discuss the pivotal role of finance in managing supply chains and the importance of clean data for informed decision-making. The conversation delves into Alcon's current supply chain focus, their business and supplier relationships, and the challenges of managing custom and mass production. They also examine industry-specific complexities, the integration of technology, and strategies for overcoming implementation hurdles. The episode concludes with planning insights, emerging trends, and career advice for aspiring supply chain professionals.

(0:10) Introduction and guest background

(1:51) Transition to supply chain and experience at Dr. Pepper

(5:12) Finance's role in supply chain management

(6:21) Clean data for decision making

(8:26) Alcon's current supply chain focus

(10:53) Alcon's business and supplier relationships

(18:12) Managing custom and mass production in supply chains

(24:37) Supply chain complexities in different industries

(26:50) Technology in supply chain management

(35:00) Challenges and strategies in supply chain implementation

(39:27) Planning and emerging trends in supply chain

(44:04) Career advice for supply chain professionals

(47:01) Episode wrap-up