The Lean Solutions Podcast

The Problem With Inventory


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What You’ll Learn:

In this episode, host Catherine McDonald and guest Evan Powell discuss the critical importance of inventory management in businesses. They emphasize that inventory management is not a one-size-fits-all approach and requires dynamic, cross-functional collaboration. Evan highlights common misconceptions, such as viewing inventory as a set-and-forget system and relying solely on software or AI.


About the Guest:

Evan Powell is an operations and supply chain professional dedicated to optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving performance. With a proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings, increased productivity, and enhanced customer satisfaction, he brings a practical, cross-functional problem-solving approach. Evan’s expertise spans end-to-end supply chain management, including process optimization, lean manufacturing, inventory management, demand planning, logistics, vendor management, and continuous improvement. All with a focus on achieving real-world impact.


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