376: See The Future Of Your Supply Chain, with Optilogic

Published: Nov. 20, 2023, 11:42 a.m.

Don Hicks talks about Optilogic & what they do; answering the supply chain 'what-ifs'; & finding the perfect balance between cost, service, risk, and ESG goals.

[06.37] Don\u2019s entrepreneurial career history, and how it led him to found Optilogic.

[08.15] Optilogic\u2019s evolution from a generic\xa0#platform designed to empower developers, to a supply chain design solution; and why the principles of supply chain design need redefining.

[20.31] An overview of Optilogic \u2013 who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers.

[22.24] The ideal client for Optilogic.

[27.53] The stories behind brand names Llamasoft and Cosmic Frog; and why Don wants to bring the fun to supply chain.\xa0

[30.37] A closer look at Cosmic Frog\u2019s three core areas \u2013\xa0#optimization, #simulation, and #risk.

[37.17] A deep dive into how Optilogic helps customers in a variety of different ways; and why we need to stop judging\xa0#investments based purely on financial return.

[40.27] How supply chain design and simulation can measure\xa0#sustainability to give businesses the information they need to start making impactful change; but why organizations need to reach a trade-off between cost, service, risk, and ESG goals.

[44.27] Don\u2019s predictions for future\xa0#technology trends.

[49.08] The future for Optilogic.\xa0