In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, we sit down with Debi Gann, Vice President, of Marketing and Business Development at ARMADA Supply Chain Solutions to explore the critical role of data and technology in the food service supply chain. 

With almost a decade in the supply chain industry, Debi shares her background and ARMADA's focus on innovation, including predictive analytics and warehouse advancements. 

Debi dives into the company’s approach to supply chain solutions, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making and the integration of AI to enhance operations, with the conversation also touching on the significance of sustainability and the impact of the pandemic on supply chain vulnerabilities and concludes with predictors and sage advice for anyone within the industry. 

We invite you to tune in to the full episode to gain valuable insights and sage advice directly from this vetted industry expert.

Once again, welcome to the show. 

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Timestamps

01:53 - Welcome To The Show Debi

04:00 - Debi Shares Her Professional Journey In Supply Chain And Explores Her Interests

05:02 - The Evolution Of Supply Chain Planning And Its Impact On A Company's Resilience

06:45 - Debi’s Journey To ARMADA

09:53 - Advantages And The Unique Features Of FoodService Supply Chain 

13:03 - ARMADA's Approach To Supply Chain Efficiency

17:33 - Debi Shares The History And Mission Of ARMADA

19:57 - Debi Discusses ARMADA's Expansion And Service Offerings

28:36 - The Role Of Technology In Supply Chain Management

31:25 - Challenges In Managing Data In The FoodService Supply Chain

36:54 - ARMADA's Services And Innovation 

39:23 - ARMADA's Approach To Leveraging Technology And AI 

44:53 - Data-Driven Decision-Making

47:04 - Exploring The Positive Effects Of An Efficient Supply Chain On The Consumer

50:46 - Debi’s Predictions For The Future Of The FoodService Supply Chain 

53:34 - Wrapping Up!

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