382: Failed Predictions, Bananas and a Supercharged Supply Chain
Ashley Yentz is the VP and Supply Chain Strategist at Sleep Number Corporation, where she oversees the end-to-end movement of materials from suppliers to customers. She focuses on identifying market trends to pivot strategy and deliver shareholder value. Ashley shares that current economic pressures, like high interest rates impacting the housing market, are driving a focus on capital efficiency and cost optimization. She advocates for moving beyond simple visibility to full data orchestration, enabling greater agility and waste reduction, and believes AI's true value is unlocked through a solid digitization foundation.
Last month on the show, we showcased a recent episode of Thoughts and Coffee, and it was so much fun, we’re doing it again!
This week, I was joined by good friend of the show, and VP and Supply Chain Strategist at Sleep Number Corporation, Ashley Yentz.
Ashley and I sat down to talk about some of the ways organizations can level up, create visibility, achieve agility and drive sustainability in the supply chain. And we had fun looking back and reflecting on which of the big trends for 2023 came to fruition – and which did not.
So grab that essential cup of joe, and prepare to dive into ‘Failed Predictions, Bananas and a Supercharged Supply Chain!’
From recent episodes to a brand new edition of The Monthly Hustle, an update on what’s happening at Let’s Talk Supply Chain.
An introduction to Ashley Yentz, and the latest at Sleep Number.
Sarah and Ashley discuss a recent Let’s Talk Supply Chain poll – “How frequently do you update your personal cyber security measures?”
A market update – Ashley shares her perspective on the retail industry, from labor to capacity, and how disruption is impacting organizations’ operational strategies.
Sarah and Ashley dive into a recent article about the banana supply chain.
Sarah and Ashley discuss a report that names the three key investment areas for retail as agility, sustainability and visibility.
Sarah and Ashley reflect on failed predictions for 2023, and the trends to look out for in 2024.
An update on upcoming events.
Resources & Links Mentioned
- If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from ‘the best 30 minutes on a Tuesday’, check out Thoughts and Coffee – where the best industry players discuss breaking supply chain news over a good old cup of Joe!
- Plus, you can hear more from Ashley Yentz on her episode of our Women In Supply Chain™ series, 315: Women In Supply Chain™, Ashley Yentz.
- Check out our other podcasts HERE.
