Join us for this week's Digital Transformers edition of The Buzz, as we celebrate Veteran's Day and dive deep into the critical theme of transforming supply chain management through innovative technology and collaboration.

In this episode, special guest Karen Betancourt, CEO of Vanguard Medical Logistics, also joins hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson, to share her extensive experience in leveraging technology to streamline processes and improve efficiencies in global supply chains.

Listen in as their conversation also includes:

The importance of focusing on the first mile of supply chain
The significant advancements in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
The need for better communication, collaborative efforts, and strategic problem-solving for true transformation
And much more

Listen in as this episode blends respect for service with a forward-looking vision for supply chain advancements, making it a must-listen for professionals aiming to innovate in a complex global environment.

Additional Links & Resources:

Connect with Karen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karendbetancourt/
Learn more about Vanguard Medical Logistics: https://vml-sa.com/
U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index for Q3 2024: https://bit.ly/scn-us-bank
With That Said: https://bit.ly/3O4m4YE
Navy Deputy CIO: Zero Trust Boosts Navy Cyber Defenses: https://bit.ly/4evvxmG
VA announces creation of new AI testing ground with FDA: https://bit.ly/4frtxgM
AI MINDSystems Foundation Partners with Guardrail Technologies in its National HERO Health Initiative to Serve United States Veterans, First Responders, and their Families through Enhanced AI Security: https://bit.ly/4hLdwna
We’re entering the age of first-mile reinvention: https://bit.ly/491ewQp
Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com
Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now
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This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson, and produced by Amanda Luton and Trosha Cordes. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-celebrating-veterans-supply-chain-1351