Mastering the Art of Supply Chain Jiu-Jitsu with Jim Brochu from Pivotree

<p>Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defense martial art and combat sport that requires years of study, intense concentration, and physical self-mastery. It is essentially high-level problem-solving, albeit with potentially dire physical consequences. That combination of characteristics means that it is not entirely unlike supply chain management, especially at the industry-leading level.</p><p>Jim Brochu, is the General Manager for the supply chain division at Pivotree, a leader in frictionless commerce that designs, builds, and manages digital platforms for over 250 major retail and branded manufacturers globally.</p><p>In this video interview, Jim shares his perspective on problem-solving and frictionless commerce with hosts Scott Luton and Constantine Limberakis:</p><p>• What the concept of frictionless commerce means, and what it should look and feel like from the customer’s perspective</p><p>• Opportunities that exist for companies to (truly) optimize their supply chain operations given what everyone has learned over the last few years</p><p>• The role that technology can play in helping supply chain teams reduce friction, improve sustainability, enhance collaboration, and increase visibility</p><p>Additional Links &amp; Resources:</p><p>Learn more about Supply Chain Now: <a href="https://supplychainnow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://supplychainnow.com</a></p><p>Check out our new Supply Chain Now Media Kit: <a href="https://bit.ly/3emdLcK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3emdLcK</a></p><p>Subscribe to Supply Chain Now and all other Supply Chain Now programs:<a href="https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://supplychainnow.com/subscribe</a></p><p>Join the NOW Community: <a href="http://bit.ly/41kpUSO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/41kpUSO</a></p><p>2023 Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: <a href="https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3VuwnIk</a></p>