Chris Caplice sits down with former MIT colleague, Edgar Blanco, to discuss the pros and cons of having a PhD in the supply chain industry, the evolution of retail, and the importance of humans within automation. As Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy at Walmart Edgar looks to improve the experience from supplier to consumer. His background in supply chain research at MIT and Georgia Tech coupled with his experience at Amazon and Walmart make him an insightful guest on the podcast.
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