Casey Jenkins: From Meteorologist to Supply Chain Guru

Here are the top takeaways from my conversation with Casey Jenkins, owner and CEO of Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting:

Career path: Accidentally fell into supply chain, found a passion for it, and is now a successful consultant.

Specialization: Helps small businesses in CPG, retail, manufacturing, and food & beverage improve their supply chain processes.

Challenges for clients: Lack of efficient processes, firefighting mentality, and resistance to change.

Consulting success: Built her business through networking, leveraging LinkedIn, and following up on failed job applications.

Educational background: Holds a master’s degree in Supply Chain Management and Project Management, is a black belt in Lean Six Sigma, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Business (Supply Chain & Logistics).

Time management: Uses strict scheduling (starts at 3:30 am!), prioritizes tasks, and leverages technology for calendar management.

Personal brand: Built her brand (“Casey Jenkins”) through consistent content creation and thought leadership (e.g., Two-Minute Topics series).

Self-doubt: Deals with self-doubt by focusing on her own value and “speaking truth over those lies.”

New venture: Adjunct professor role at Columbia College, developing and teaching online supply chain courses.

Industry evolution: Biggest changes are the increased use of technology and the faster pace of getting products to customers, with greater awareness of disruption risks.

Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-m-jenkins/

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