From Warehouse Floor to Global Supply Chain Leader | Scott DeGroot on AI, Resilience & Decision-M...

What separates companies that survive disruption from those that thrive through it? In this episode of The Momentum Flow, Luis Solana sits down with Scott DeGroot, Managing Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee and former supply chain executive at Kimberly-Clark. Scott shares his remarkable journey from hourly warehouse employee to global supply chain leader and discusses how the industry has evolved from focusing on efficiency to prioritizing resilience, adaptability, and strategic decision-making. They explore: • Why supply chain resilience matters more than ever • How AI is transforming planning and decision-making • The future of integrated business planning (IBP) • The skills future leaders need to succeed • Why communication and financial acumen matter as much as technology • How organizations can build digital ecosystems for competitive advantage • The role of scenario planning, digital twins, and intelligent control towers Whether you're a founder, executive, investor, operator, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers valuable lessons on navigating uncertainty and leading through change. Subscribe to The Momentum Flow for conversations on innovation, leadership, technology, AI, and exponential growth. #SupplyChain #AI #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #Logistics #Planning #DigitalTransformation #TheMomentumFlow