In this episode of the Supply Chaney podcast, Nathan Chaney interviews Chris Torrence, Chief Strategy Officer at Optym. They discuss Chris's extensive experience in the logistics and supply chain industry, his networking strategies at conferences, and the importance of optimization in supply chain management. Chris shares insights on his career journey, the complexities of optimization, and real-world applications of technology in logistics. The conversation emphasizes the significance of relationships in the industry and concludes with Chris's thoughts on the future of supply chain optimization.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Supply Chain Optimization03:00 Chris Torrence: A Journey Through Logistics05:48 Networking Strategies at Conferences11:42 Career Path and Experiences in Supply Chain18:01 Balancing Theory and Practicality in Logistics19:12 Questioning Traditional Success Paths21:03 The Journey to Optum24:55 Understanding Optimization in Logistics27:36 Real-World Applications of Optimization34:56 The Importance of Relationships in Business Surgere is the official sponsor of The Supply Chaney Podcast for 2025. Surgere’s singular focus is building AI-powered, frictionless supply chains that result in real time, end-to-end visibility with 99.9% accuracy for partners and customers.

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