January 26, 2024

Supply Chains and Industrial Real Estate

58 minutes

Alongside special co-host Matt Carroll, I was pleased to interview Les Brand, CEO of Supply Chain Solutions. Les is a bonafide expert in the industry and shared his insights gained from his nearly 40 years of experience.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction

4:19 - Trends in inventory management

7:07 - Pre-pandemic vs Post-pandemic

9:59 - What is driving warehouse demand?

14:28 - What markets have potential?

21:02 - Warehouse automation trends

27:34 - Challenges with electrical power

32:12 - Optionality aka China plus one

36:45 - Supply chain bottlenecks and choke points

39:17 - How to navigate inventory management

40:39 - Inflation and interest rates

46:23 - Are companies pausing big decisions?

54:52 - How to get a better understanding on supply chains

56:36 - Connecting with Les

About Les:

Leslie is the CEO of Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), a company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, dedicated to global supply chain and transportation management solutions. Leslie is a member of the Board of Directors of SCS and is the President of the West Michigan Supply Chain Management Professionals Association (CSCMP), actively involved in various community and industry organizations, including Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. He is passionate and has proven experience, leading experienced teams and clients to achieve impressive supply chain improvements, and creating cost-cutting and sustainable business value.

Connect with Les:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lgbrand

Website: https://www.scsolutionsinc.com/