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Welcome to the Supply Chain Pioneers Podcast, in this episode Ulf talks with Jim DeVries, founder and managing partner of Enhanced International Group and Chief Strategy Officer of the Supply Chain Risk Management Consortium.
Jim shares insights from his diverse career, from engineering to consulting, and discusses the importance of understanding supply chain risk management, the evolution of the field, and strategies for driving change within organizations.
Tune in for an engaging conversation on the future of supply chain management, trust, and leadership. 00:00 Introduction to Supply Chain Pioneers Podcast
00:35 Meet Jim DeVries: A Journey from Engineering to Consulting
01:10 Early Career Insights and Experiences
02:26 The Evolution of Supply Chain Risk Management
06:47 Sales Skills and Lean Six Sigma
11:00 Operational Excellence and Supply Chain Optimization
13:44 Joining the SCRM Consortium
17:47 Driving Supply Chain Risk Management Forward
22:38 The Reality of AI Project Failures
23:07 Discussing Risk in Business
26:59 The Future of Supply Chain Risk Management
30:05 Enabling Change in Organizations
36:05 Leadership and Personal Growth
39:02 Recommended Reading for Change Management
40:45 Conclusion and Farewell
