Episode 63

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29th Aug 2024

The Future Of Supply Chains: Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen Predicts Which Innovations Will Come Next | Ask An Expert

Join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga as they dive deep into the future of retail supply chains with Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen.

In this interview, Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen discusses the future of retail supply chains, emphasizing the importance of technology in improving visibility, flexibility, and efficiency. He highlights Flexport’s end-to-end approach to logistics, the impact of recent acquisitions, and the potential for data-driven decision-making to transform inventory management and customer experiences in retail.

Key Highlights Include:

  • 0:00 – Introduction and Flexport’s origin story
  • 6:05 – Understanding end-to-end logistics and Flexport’s value proposition
  • 11:16 – The future of speed in supply chains
  • 19:48 – Improving product availability and inventory management
  • 22:08 – Building resilience in an unpredictable world
  • 25:54 – Enhancing flexibility in supply chain operations
  • 32:27 – Increasing reliability in retail supply chains
  • 36:34 – How to connect with Flexport and Ryan Petersen

Gain valuable insights into how technology is reshaping the retail supply chain landscape and what it means for the future of commerce.

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Omni Talk Retail
Omni Talk Retail provides news, analysis, and commentary on the latest trends and issues in the retail industry
Omni Talk Retail provides news, analysis, and commentary on the latest trends and issues in the retail industry. It covers a wide range of topics related to retail, including e-commerce, technology, marketing, and consumer behavior. The podcast regularly features industry experts, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, as well as retail thought leaders who all share their insights and perspectives on the latest developments in retail.

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Anne Mezzenga

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Anne Mezzenga is an entrepreneurial Marketing Executive with nearly 20 years in the retail, experience design, and technology industries.

Currently, she is one of the founders and Co-CEOs of Omni Talk.

Prior to her latest ventures, Anne was most recently the Head of Marketing and Partnerships for Target’s Store of the Future project. Early in her career, Anne worked as a producer for advertising agencies, Martin Williams and Fallon, and as a producer and reporter for news affiliates NBC New York and KMSP Minneapolis.

Anne holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.

When Anne is not busy blogging, podcasting, or sharing her expertise with clients, she loves spending time with her husband and two boys and partaking in all the Minneapolis food scene has to offer.

Chris Walton

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