Episode #16
Ep. 16 - Value Over Cost: Redefining Supply Chain Metrics
Unchecked complexity is actively destroying operating margins across global supply chains. Supply chain veteran Lora Cecere unpacks why large multinationals are failing to scale performance and maintain structural efficiency. We break down the operational differences between food manufacturing and consumer packaged goods, examining how ingredient scarcity complicates procurement. Misguided cost-cutting measures are currently squeezing suppliers and lengthening the bullwhip effect across the board. Tactical planning must evolve past outdated safety stock assumptions and isolated functional silos. Leaders must synchronize distribution with transportation and build networks that sense harvest yields directly. For operations executives fighting margin erosion on long-tail products, this discussion provides a framework to transition from functional optimization to balanced scorecard value. Subscribe and share this episode with a peer navigating network bottlenecks. What obsolete planning practice is causing the most friction in your current supply chain? 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background 2:04 Why Global Supply Chains Fail to Scale 8:48 The Divergence of Food and CPG Industries 18:53 Product Complexity and Margin Erosion 28:16 Transitioning from Cost Centers to Value Drivers 31:40 Outdated Planning Practices That Need to Die
