Sep 19 2024 21 mins
Transforming procurement in a time of disruption requires both innovation and leadership. On this episode, Dwight Jacobs, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Chief Procurement Officer of Duke Energy, joins host Sagi Eliyahu. Dwight shares valuable insights into navigating the evolving world of procurement and supply chain management, emphasizing the importance of long-term strategies, partnerships and resilient systems.
Key Takeaways:
(02:57) Duke Energy’s clean energy transition is heavily dependent on long-term supply chain partnerships.
(05:00) The importance of building resilient supply chains by adding more suppliers and increasing competition.
(08:21) Leadership is portable, and servant leadership plays a crucial role in team success.
(10:00) The "Crew, Mission, Me" philosophy emphasizes putting the team first to achieve organizational goals.
(12:30) How Duke Energy’s in-house technology, Scout, optimizes supply chain material tracking and labor efficiency.
(14:35) The importance of data analytics for predictive decision-making in supply chain operations.
(16:50) The need to embrace generative AI while maintaining the human aspect in procurement.
(18:23) The best career advice Dwight received: helping peers succeed ultimately leads to personal success.
Resources Mentioned:
Dwight Jacobs - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwight-jacobs-/
Duke Energy | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/duke-energy-corporation/
Duke Energy | Website - https://www.duke-energy.com/
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