Conceptually Counterintuitive Competing Priorities: Working in Retail with Marie Hurst

Some industries think they have it tough – and then there is retail. From constantly shifting consumer demand and intense competition to razor thin margins and a huge workforce, succeeding as a retail executive requires courage and conviction.Scott Luton recently spoke with Marie Hurst, Vice President of Operations and Logistics with Bunzl Retail Services, a division of Bunzl Distribution North America. She has deep retail experience in transportation, process improvement, supply chain, and reverse logistics.In this conversation, Marie and Scott talk about:• How the high cost of labor is changing the way they manage their operations and even lay out facilities• The tight margins in the retail supply chain that force companies to be thoughtful about their margins• Ways ambitious professionals can position themselves for consideration as supply chain executivesAdditional Links & Resources:Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeLeveraging Logistics and Supply Chain for Ukraine: https://vectorgl.com/stand-with-ukraine/WEBINAR- The 10 Best Competencies of Best in Class Warehouses: https://bit.ly/3vh3MLdWEBINAR- Can AI be the Unexpected Ally for Demand Planners? https://bit.ly/3sJ4GOOWEBINAR- Preparing for the Rise of Sovereign Supply Chains: https://bit.ly/3NmCIAC2022 Q1 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: https://bit.ly/3pwmWKCThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/conceptually-counterintuitive-priorities-retail-905