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What Manufacturers Can Learn from Children’s Stories w/ Megan Preston Meyer

The Manufacturing Executive · 7 Dec 2021 · 23m · Episode 78

What this episode covers

Megan Preston Meyer, a supply chain analytics expert and author, discusses her 'Adventures of Supply Jane and FIFO' children's book series, which teaches operations management concepts like FIFO and bottleneck analysis through dragon-themed stories. She explains how using narratives and metaphors helps bridge the gap between complex data and human decision-making in B2B contexts, breaking down organizational silos. Meyer argues that making business topics accessible and engaging is crucial for inspiring the next generation of manufacturing professionals and improving internal communication.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

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Companies
Gorilla 76, Sweet Fish Media, Amazon
Products
Supply Jane, FIFO

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