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
• Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join
• Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk
• WEBINAR- Future-Proof Your Logistics: AI-Powered Solutions for Competitive Edge: https://bit.ly/3BouB5E
• WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Digital Transformation: Building AstraZeneca's Resilient, Decision-Centric Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/4fHYooJ
• WEBINAR- The Cold Chain Dilemma: Why Visibility Falls Short and What Really Works: https://bit.ly/4hpu8k9
• WEBINAR- 2025 Supply Chain Outlook: Preparing for Economic and Commercial Shifts: https://bit.ly/4fKWvYx
• WEBINAR- Introduction to Microsoft Supply Chain: Enabling Scale and Complexity: https://bit.ly/40K1rsz
• WEBINAR- How Ferguson's Metrics-Driven Strategy Drove an 18% Improvement in Operational Efficiency: https://bit.ly/3YBbsFz

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