Five years ago if you started discussing supply chain to someone their eyes would instantly glaze over.  But in today’s post-COVID world, everyone is struggling to keep up and it’s one of the most challenging aspects of running a successful manufacturing business.  Host Sean Frost speaks with Jennifer Fennell, Director of Supply Chain at Polo Custom Products. On this episode we discuss:

• Adjusting to life in Canada
• Starting at Polo Custom Products as a single mom
• Getting support from others
• How disruptions have an impact on the supply chain
• Supply chain is a team effort
• Mitigating risks in an uncertain landscape
• Diversification of suppliers
• Supply chain best practices
• Identifying challenges early
• Supply chain management being taught in high schools
• AI (artificial intelligence) and the supply chain

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Polo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements.

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