In the latest Optimas Toolbox Talks Podcast, industry experts discuss a number of supply chain solutions and how a business could incorporate them into their strategies.<\/p>\n
For our third installment of the podcast, we were joined by three supply chain experts who shared their wealth of industry experience. Adam Cherry (Vice-President of Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain, Optimas), Jeremy Clarke (Vice-President of Supply Chain & Procurement, Optimas) and Emma Gosling (UK Supply Chain Director, Optimas) as well as podcast host, Stuart Katz (Marketing Director, Optimas).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>Adam Cherry<\/span><\/h3>\nVice-President of Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain, Optimas<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Jeremy-Clarke-2.png\" "\\"Jeremy-Clarke-2\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Jeremy Clarke<\/span><\/h3>\nVice-President of Supply Chain & Procurement, Optimas<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Emma-Gosling-2.png\" "\\"Emma-Gosling-2\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Emma Gosling<\/span><\/h3>\nUK Supply Chain Director, Optimas<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Stuart-Katz-Headshot.jpg\" "\\"Stuart-Katz-Headshot\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Stuart Katz<\/span><\/h3>\nMarketing Director, Optimas<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>You can grab a quick segment below of our supply chain solution podcast to get a feel for the discussion, or dive in and listen to the full podcast here<\/a>.<\/p>\nHow can I better enhance my bench strength versus other vetted providers when in times of higher demand and when my customary sources cannot deliver?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\u201cSo, I think the first step is really just planning ahead and ensuring that you know what your strategy is from a supply continuity and risk mitigation perspective. This, along with which parts and suppliers are critical from a production perspective,\u201d said Cherry.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf your answer is that all parts and suppliers are critical, then you probably haven’t gotten to the right level of detail to categorize or segment your portfolio.<\/p>\n
“On top of this, ensure the high accuracy of drawings and BOMs (bill of materials) to help you improve the speed of your turnaround when faced with an increase in demand,\u201d continued Cherry.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Jeremy Clarke<\/span><\/h3>\nVice-President of Supply Chain & Procurement, Optimas<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Emma Gosling<\/span><\/h3>\nUK Supply Chain Director, Optimas<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Stuart Katz<\/span><\/h3>\nMarketing Director, Optimas<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>You can grab a quick segment below of our supply chain solution podcast to get a feel for the discussion, or dive in and listen to the full podcast here<\/a>.<\/p>\nHow can I better enhance my bench strength versus other vetted providers when in times of higher demand and when my customary sources cannot deliver?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\u201cSo, I think the first step is really just planning ahead and ensuring that you know what your strategy is from a supply continuity and risk mitigation perspective. This, along with which parts and suppliers are critical from a production perspective,\u201d said Cherry.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf your answer is that all parts and suppliers are critical, then you probably haven’t gotten to the right level of detail to categorize or segment your portfolio.<\/p>\n
“On top of this, ensure the high accuracy of drawings and BOMs (bill of materials) to help you improve the speed of your turnaround when faced with an increase in demand,\u201d continued Cherry.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Emma Gosling<\/span><\/h3>\nUK Supply Chain Director, Optimas<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Stuart Katz<\/span><\/h3>\nMarketing Director, Optimas<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>You can grab a quick segment below of our supply chain solution podcast to get a feel for the discussion, or dive in and listen to the full podcast here<\/a>.<\/p>\nHow can I better enhance my bench strength versus other vetted providers when in times of higher demand and when my customary sources cannot deliver?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\u201cSo, I think the first step is really just planning ahead and ensuring that you know what your strategy is from a supply continuity and risk mitigation perspective. This, along with which parts and suppliers are critical from a production perspective,\u201d said Cherry.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf your answer is that all parts and suppliers are critical, then you probably haven’t gotten to the right level of detail to categorize or segment your portfolio.<\/p>\n
“On top of this, ensure the high accuracy of drawings and BOMs (bill of materials) to help you improve the speed of your turnaround when faced with an increase in demand,\u201d continued Cherry.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Stuart Katz<\/span><\/h3>\nMarketing Director, Optimas<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>You can grab a quick segment below of our supply chain solution podcast to get a feel for the discussion, or dive in and listen to the full podcast here<\/a>.<\/p>\nHow can I better enhance my bench strength versus other vetted providers when in times of higher demand and when my customary sources cannot deliver?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\u201cSo, I think the first step is really just planning ahead and ensuring that you know what your strategy is from a supply continuity and risk mitigation perspective. This, along with which parts and suppliers are critical from a production perspective,\u201d said Cherry.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf your answer is that all parts and suppliers are critical, then you probably haven’t gotten to the right level of detail to categorize or segment your portfolio.<\/p>\n
“On top of this, ensure the high accuracy of drawings and BOMs (bill of materials) to help you improve the speed of your turnaround when faced with an increase in demand,\u201d continued Cherry.<\/p>\n<\/div>
You can grab a quick segment below of our supply chain solution podcast to get a feel for the discussion, or dive in and listen to the full podcast here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, I think the first step is really just planning ahead and ensuring that you know what your strategy is from a supply continuity and risk mitigation perspective. This, along with which parts and suppliers are critical from a production perspective,\u201d said Cherry.<\/p>\n \u201cIf your answer is that all parts and suppliers are critical, then you probably haven’t gotten to the right level of detail to categorize or segment your portfolio.<\/p>\n “On top of this, ensure the high accuracy of drawings and BOMs (bill of materials) to help you improve the speed of your turnaround when faced with an increase in demand,\u201d continued Cherry.<\/p>\n<\/div>How can I better enhance my bench strength versus other vetted providers when in times of higher demand and when my customary sources cannot deliver?<\/strong><\/h2>\n